Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh (HCM) adopted its new name in 1976 after Vietnam won their war against France. It was named after their most respected leader and a hero to locals all around the country.. You will see buildings, statues, places, and other landmarks dedicated to Ho Chi Minh.This city is also …
A Day in the Mekong Delta River
Mekong River The Mekong River, one of the most important rivers in the world and also one of the longest rivers in Asia. The river has a length of 4,350km which is 350 times as tall as Mount Everest. The source of the river comes from the Tibetan plateau and runs throughout the Tibet Autonomous …
Exploring the White and Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne
Sand dunes in Vietnam? When you think of Vietnam, places like the Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, and the Chi Chi Tunnels usually come to mind but definitely not sand dunes. These are mostly found in the Middle East, Morroco, or Mongolia. As soon as we found out that Vietnam has these majestic sand dunes, we …
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Dalat, the Highlands of Vietnam
Where is Da Lat? Da Lat is a small town up southwest highlands mountains of southern Vietnam. It is approximately 300 kilometers away from Ho Chi Minh city. For centuries, Vietnamese tribes have called this town their home. The word "Da Lat" means "river of the Lat tribe". Some would say that this place is …