The World Heritage site of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has recently been ranked seventh among the world’s 15 best cities, voted by readers of the US travel site www.travelandleisure.com. For its annual World’s Best Awards survey, the website called on its readers to share their opinions on the world’s top cities …
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Often acclaimed as the queen of flowers in northwestern forests, the rhododendron is commonly thought to grow all over the Fansipan mountains or Mau Son region. However, Pu Ta Leng Peak with its magnificent terrain and harsh climate nurtures the most beautiful rhododendrons. Tourists of all kinds have fallen in love with this natural beauty. …
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Many famous tourist attractions are on Vietnam’s currency notes. These include the VND 500,000 bill, the highest denomination, which features a thatched house inside a museum dedicated to the late President Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien Village, Nghe An Province. The VND 200,000 bill features Ha Long Bay, which also used to be on …
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A market for street vendors has opened at Pham Van Hai market (on Phạm Văn Hai Street) in Saigon’s Tan Binh District. The stalls will be open daily from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Some 20 households have been licensed to run businesses there, helping reduce the encroachment of pavements by street vendors. It is …