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| 1. Vung Tau Vung Tau is a resort town in the province of Dong Nai 125 km from Saigon. The town is a long strip approximately 14 km long and 6 km wide. Where the southern tip of town meets the ocean stand two famous mountains Nui Lon (Truong Ky) and Nui Nho (Tao Phung) or Large mountain and Small mountain.
Historically, Vung Tau used to be part of Bien Hoa. The first settlements in this area occurred during the reign of King Gia Long. During this period, there were many Malay bandits in this region. They often enter the area through Song Be entrance from the ocean. This created a threat for merchants in the Gia Dinh area.
King Gia Long sent three garrisons of troops to the area to quell the disturbance and to clear this area for settlement. A few years later, the bandits were driven away and in 1822, King Ming Mang rewarded the three officers who led the army to this region. The soldiers were allowed to retire and brought their families to this area to make a living. The first three successful settlements in this area were under the leadership of the three officers who originally led the troops here. Thang Nhat (first win) township, Thang Nhi (second win) township and Thang Tam (third win) township were led by Mr. Pham Van Dinh, Mr. Le Van Loc, and Mr. Ngo Van Huyen respectively. Ever since then, this area is known as Tam Thang or Three Wins. The name Vung Tau came about because the geography in this area also forms a natural bay where many merchant ships would stop to seek shelter. In time, this area became known as Vung (puddle) Tau (ships). Another name for this area is Cap Saint Jacques or Au Cap in French.
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| 2. DA LAT Da Lat city is probably one of Vietnam's most well known vacation destination. Since the turn of the century, Da Lat has been the vacation spot for well-to-do vietnamese and foreigners. It is the unofficial honeymoon mecca of Vietnam. Located on Lám Viên (Langbian) high lands, part of the greater Central high lands of Vietnam (Cao Nguyen Trung Phan), the city is 1500 m above sea level and is 305 km from Saigon. The name Da Lat originates from the hill tribe people in this region. It literally means Stream of the Lat people
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| 3. VINH HA LONG The end of the Vietnam war, and the advent of "Doi moi", Vietnam's policy of opening its economy to foreign trade, means that Westerners and South Vietnamese now have a chance to visit Ha long. Vinh Ha Long or Bay of the Descending Dragon is often touted by proud Vietnamese as the world's Eighth wonder. One of the main attractions of Ha long is the bay's calm water and the thousands of limestone mountains dotting the seascape. The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer. Some of the islands are quite large and there are small alcoves with sandy beaches where swimming is possible. Ha Long bay lies in the northeastern part of Vietnam and is 165 Km from Hanoi.
Ha Long literally means descending dragon(s) and according to local myth, the story goes as follows:
Long ago when their forefathers were fighting foreign invaders from the north, the gods from heaven sent a family of dragons to help defend their land. This family of dragons descended upon what is now Ha Long bay and began spitting out jewels and jade. Upon hitting the sea, these jewels turned into the various islands and islets dotting the seascape and formed a formidable fortress against the invaders. The locals were able to keep their land safe and formed what is now the country of Vietnam. The Dragon family fell so much in love with this area for its calm water and for the reverence of the people of Vietnam that they decided to remain on earth. Mother dragon lies on what is now Ha Long and where her children lie is Bai Tu Long. The dragon tails formed the area of Bach Long Vi known for the miles of white sandy beaches of Tra Co peninsula.
This myth is in line with the Vietnamese myth of their origin Con Rong Chau Tien. This myth describes the union between a king (representing the dragon) and his bride (representing a goddess) giving birth to 100 children which are the ancestors of the Vietnamese people. The Ha Long myth illustrate the Vietnamese belief of their origin and the fact that throughout their history, they are aided by their ancestors, the dragon and the gods, in the defense of their land.
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| 4. HUE Hue is located in Thua Thien prefecture and is in the central part of Vietnam. Located 660 km from Ha Noi and 1080 km from Saigon, Hue has always been considered the fulcrum of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the Red river delta and the Mekong delta. Hue became the name of Vietnam's most well known ancient capital because of the local mispronunciation of the word Hoá in Thuận Hoá.
Since the 16th century, Thuan Hoa, due to its strategic location, has been a very prosperous area. The Nguyen Lord chose this area to be their headquarters. Nguyen Anh made it Vietnam's capital city in 1802 after he defeated the Tay Son and ascended to the throne with the name Gia Long. King Gia Long (1762-1819) was credited for building and fortifying Hue from the very beginning. Since then, successive king of the Nguyen Dynasty has added to the foundation set by his predecessors.
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| 5. CAN THO Can Tho is 170 km from Saigon. Since the beginning, Can Tho was already given the title Tay Do or Western Capital. It is also the meeting point of the various waterways of the Mekong Delta. Today, it has become an industrious city with big bottling companies and fish sauce factories. It is is home to 220,000 inhabitants
Can Tho is a busy port capable of accomodating large ships from neighbouring countries. Hau Giang or Hau River is the main channel that passes through Can Tho. The land mass surrounding the river was developed very early so the population in this area is probably the largest in all of the Delta region. The land here is said to be the most fertile because of the deposits from the various branches of the river.
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| 6. CAO BANG Cao Bang, a province in the northern highlands, shares borders with China (north), Bac Kan and Lang Son (south), and Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang (west). Economic potentialities: agriculture, hydro-electricity, iron. There are nine ethnic minorities living in Cao Bang, including the Tay, Nung, Dao, and H’mong.
Famous sites include Thang Then Lake in Tra Linh, Ban Gioc Fall in Trung Khanh, and Ba Be Lakes in Ba Be. Several sites where Uncle Ho lived and worked before the August 1945 Revolution include Pac Bo, Coc Bo Cave, Lenin Stream, and Khuoi Nam Stream.
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| 7. PHU YEN
Tuy Hoa is the provincial capital township of Phu Yen Province, located 1177 km to the south of Hanoi and 561 km to the north of Ho Chi Minh City. Tuy Hoa Town is situated on the banks of the mouth of the Da Rang River. The river is 300 km long and its source starts in the Central Highlands to the west of the province. The width of the river is between 1 and 3 km. A bridge spans the Da Rang River and connects the township to the other side. The annual average temperature is 26.5°C. Chua Da Trang (White Stone Pagoda) is located 20 km north of the town, perched on a mountain slope. The pagoda offers an clear view of the landscape below. Close to the Da Rang River Bridge is Thap Nhan Tower. Built on a hilltop nearby, the tower is 15 meters high. One of the tourist attractions in the province is Long Thuy Beach. This beach is good for swimming and is located 12km from the town. The white sand beach is famous for its clear blue waters. Vung Ro is a regionally known tourist center, about 25 km south of the town. This place is famous for its numerous beautiful offshore islands. O Loan Lagoon is only 15 km from the town. This lagoon is ideal for boat trips. The most famous seafood dish form this area is is grilled blood clam
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| 8. DIEN BIEN
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| 9. DAK LAK Dak Lak, the largest province in Tay Nguyen Highlands, is located to the southeast of the Truong Son Mountains and shares a 240 km border with Cambodia. Though the population of Dak Lak is not large, it includes several different ethnic minorities such as Kinh, E De, Gia Rai, and M’Nong. Dak Lak has many beautiful lakes such as Ea Kar, Ea Sup. Lak Lake is where the M’Nong minority has been living for many generations. Dak Lak’s historical vestiges include Buon Ma Thuot Prison, Dak Tua Underground Tunnels, and Bao Dai King’s Building. The annual average temperature is 24°C. Economic potentialities: bamboo, hydro-power reserve
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| 10. QUANG NAM
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| 11. DA NANG Danang City is located in Central Vietnam; it is surrounded by Thua Thien Hue along the northern border and Quang Nam on the southern border. The main ethnic groups living in this area are the Kinh, Xo Dang, Co Tu, Co, and Gie Trieng.
Ngu Hanh Son Marble Mountains as well as the Linh Ung Pagoda, the Cham Museum, and Non Nuoc Beach are interesting attractions to visit.
Economic potentialities: service industry, marine products, agriculture.
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| 12. HA NOI Economic potentialities: Hanoi is the political, economical, and cultural center of the country.
Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. It was founded in 1010 under the reign of Ly Cong Uan King.
The tropical monsoon climate is divided into the rainy and dry seasons. The most distinctive characteristic of Hanoi’s climate is the fluctuations between the cold and hot seasons.
Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas. Hectares of lakes lie intertwined between the streets, the largest ones being Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake. Many traditional handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including bronze molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery.
Other famous sites include the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1042), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070 and Lenin Park.
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