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Pho Quoc Tu Giam

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A replica of tank #843 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/sai-gon-ho-chi-minh-city-places-of-interest.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_749.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoa-l-ancient-capital.html Hoa Lư is the legendary ancient capital of Viet Nam. Hoa Lư is located in Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lư district, Ninh Binh town, about 150km south of Hà Nội. The old capital was built more than 10 centuries ago under the reign of ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoa-l-ancient-capital.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_440.jpg 100 56 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/the-citadel-of-hu-hue.html There are sources claiming that the name of the city Huế comes from “Hoà” (harmony). This could be the reason for the Nguyễn dynasty to choose Huế to be their emperor city. Lying on the bench of the Perfume River (Hương Giang) ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/the-citadel-of-hu-hue.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_378.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/sui-voi-elephant-springs-near-da-nang.html This recreation area lies between Đà Nẵng and Huế. This is still quite genuine and from touristic point of view somewhat underdeveloped. The springs are located around 17 km north of Hai Van pass, if you ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/sui-voi-elephant-springs-near-da-nang.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_414.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hai-van-pass.html Hải Vân Pass (Hải: ocean, Vân: cloud) is a scenic pass on the road from Đà Nẵng and Huế, on the National Road 1A in Vietnam. You have basically two alternatives: take the classic pass traversing the mountain or take the. If you have time... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hai-van-pass.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_434.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/phu-quy-island.html 120 kilometers southeast of the Phan Thiet Sea, lies ten beautiful islands which comprises the known Phu Quy District. From the range of islets, Phu Quy Island is deemed the largest ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/phu-quy-island.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_1236.jpg 100 66 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ha-noi.html Hà Nội, literally the “city between the rivers”, is the capital and second biggest city of Viet Nam. The historical Old Town, the colonial French Quarter, ancient temples of more than thousand years of age and various scenic lakes and landmarks ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_671.jpg 100 64 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoi-an-66.html For visitors of Viet Nam with even the slightest interest in the national culture and history, Hội An is a must-see. In ancient days Hội An was a major international port from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At that time, Chinese, Japanese, ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoi-an-66.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_767.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/da-nang.html Da Nang (Vietnamese: Đà Nẵng) is the largest city in central Vietnam and one of the country's most important ports. 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This could be the reason for the Nguyen dynasty to choose Hue to be their... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hue-4af45049eb7e7.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_787.jpg 100 64 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/khai-dinh-tomb-hue.html Emperor Khải Định, who ruled 1916-1925, has chosen slope of Chau Chu mountain, 10 km from Hue, as the location to build his tomb. The construction of the tomb was started on 1920 and lasted for 11 years. The architecture of this tomb is ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/khai-dinh-tomb-hue.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_314.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ly-son-island-near-quang-ngai.html With many historical, cultural relics and fascinating tourist attractions, the 10-square-kilometer Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai Province of Vietnam is one of the country’s most amazing corners to explore. 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66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street

http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_44.jpg 100 78 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ba-na-mountain-resort-near-da-nang.html It is easy to understand why Ba Na is considered as nature’s reward to Da Nang. Coming to this place is an opportunity to enjoy clear and green air of unspoiled forest and to contemplate spectacular views not seen in any other place. Located in ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ba-na-mountain-resort-near-da-nang.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_1406.jpg 100 59 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ha-long-bay-75.html Ha Long Bay (literally: Bay of Descending Dragons; Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long) is the most well-known touristic destination in Viet Nam, and this is for good reason. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quảng Ninh province. If you ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/ha-long-bay-75.html

Ha Long

http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_733.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/tay-ho-pagoda-ha-noi.html Phủ Tây Hồ is a small pagoda located on a peninsula that just in the middle of the West Lake (Hồ Tây) shore in Hà Nội. It is said to be a popular destination among unmarried people, who come here on Sundays and on the first and 15th day ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/tay-ho-pagoda-ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_518.jpg 100 64 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/tam-dao-national-park.html Tam Dao, located about 70km north of Hanoi, was recognised as a National Park in March 1996. It extends 80km in the northwest and southeast direction, bordering the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Vinh Phuc. With a total area of ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/tam-dao-national-park.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_330.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/royal-tombs-in-hu.html The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) is the last of the Vietnamese dynasties. In total, there were 13 emperors, only seven of which had tombs however: Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Duc Duc, Dong Khanh and Khai Dinh. The seven imperial tombs are http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/royal-tombs-in-hu.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_358.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/sa-pa.html In Northwest Vietnam, lying close to the Chinese border, a frontier town and district known as SaPa is considered one of the major excursion routes from Hanoi because of its breathtaking landscapes, famous hiking destinations and quite interesting... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/sa-pa.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_1282.jpg 100 74 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/my-khe-beach-da-nang.html Mỹ Khê (China Beach), as it is called by the locals, lies just about 3 km southeast of Da Nang. It became famous with the debarkation of US Marines in March 1965 when the United States massively entered the Vietnam War. With its green water and http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/my-khe-beach-da-nang.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_607.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/vinh.html Vinh, known as the capital of Nghe An province, is not much of a tourist site. However, the city holds a long history, and during the Tay Son dynasty (1788-1802), was considered a potential capital of Vietnam. Originally known as Ke Van, Vinh have... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/vinh.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_987.jpg 100 66 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/one-pillar-pagoda-chua-mot-cot-ha-noi.html Close-by the impressive presidential palace is a treasure and a landmark of Ha Noi. It appears somewhat bizarre, but is a small and fine gem: the One-Pillar Pagoda. The name is immediately evident, its second name is Pagoda of .... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/one-pillar-pagoda-chua-mot-cot-ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_116.jpg 100 64 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/nha-trang-places-of-interest.html Known to be one of Vietnam’s best beach destinations, Nha Trang welcomes thousands of visitors every year who come to enjoy the pristine waters, beautiful sand, virgin dive spots and the many cultural and historical sites cradled by this marvelous... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/nha-trang-places-of-interest.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_1284.jpg 55 83 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/thien-mu-pagoda-hue.html The Thiên Mụ Pagoda was constructed 1601 by Nguyễn Hoàng (1525-1613), who was the ruler of southern part of Viet Nam. He followed an old legend, saying that a Holly Lady has often appeared, who predicted that one day, a popular leader of ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/thien-mu-pagoda-hue.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_214.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/marble-mountains-non-nuoc-da-nang.html Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngũ Hành Sơn; "Five elements mountains") is a cluster of five hills located are 9km south of Da Nang, on the way to Hoi An. The five marble hills or “mountains” this formation are named after the five elements ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/marble-mountains-non-nuoc-da-nang.html

Da Nang, Vietnam

http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_118.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/perfume-pagoda-chua-huong-near-ha-noi.html Located in Ha Tay province, 70 km southwest of Ha Noi, Chùa Hương (Perfume Pagoda) is one of the most popular religious sites in Vietnam. Chua Huong is the name of a cluster of temple sites in the mountain area of Huong Son in the province of Ha Tay. http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/perfume-pagoda-chua-huong-near-ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_164.jpg 100 64 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoi-an-places-of-interest.html Hoi An offers a number of interesting places to visit: • Japanese Bridge (Chua Cau): To start with the most well-known landmark, the Japanese Covered Bridge, on the west end of Tran Phu Street, was constructed by the Japanese community in the early.. http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/hoi-an-places-of-interest.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_581.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/nha-trang-beach.html Nha Trang, the country’s premier traditional seaside resort situated in Nha Trang Bay, surrounded on all three sides by mountains and widely considered as amongst the world's most beautiful bays, is well known for its pristine beaches as well as ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/nha-trang-beach.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_438.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/phu-quoc-island.html The tear-shaped Phu Quoc (Vietnamese Phú Quốc) is part of the Kiên Giang province. The distance from Phú Quốc to mainland Viet Nam is 45 km to Hà Tiên and 120 km to Rạch Giá. The island is 50 km long (from north to south)... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/phu-quoc-island.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_583.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/son-tra-peninsular-da-nang.html Sơn Trà Peninsula is about 10km North East of Da Nang city centre and 693m high above sea level. The peninsular is about 60 square kilometer large. Son Tra is connected with Da Nang via the longest suspension cable bridge in Viet Nam, the .. http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/son-tra-peninsular-da-nang.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_100.jpg 100 67 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/quan-thanh-temple-ha-noi.html Quan Thanh temple (Ha Noi) is located at the crossroads of Thanh Nien Street and Quan Thanh Street, near West Lake, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi. Built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028) and renovated many times, the temple is also ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/quan-thanh-temple-ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_356.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/mui-ne-beach.html The never-ending sand beach at the Mủi Né Peninsula is well on its way to turn into one of Vietnam’s most popular seaside touristic sites. Over the last years this destination also known by the name of the nearby city Phan Thiet has almost caught up http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/mui-ne-beach.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_627.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/my-son-near-da-nang.html 70km southwest of Danang City and 40km away from the Ancient Town of Hoi An, a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works is a popular destination for those who appreciate architecture, history and pure ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/my-son-near-da-nang.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_1618.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/con-dao-islands-cn-o.html The Con Dao Islands are an emerald archipelago situated in the South China Sea about 50 kilometers off the south-eastern coast of Vietnam, including 16 islands and islets. Con Dao is around 185 kilometers away from the town Vung Tau. The ... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/con-dao-islands-cn-o.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_991.jpg 100 75 http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/west-lake-ho-tay-ha-noi.html The West Lake, which is more precisely on the northwest part of the city, is the largest among lakes in Ha Noi. Former time, the West Lake was an integral part of the Red river. As the Red River changed course, the lake has formed its own shape... http://www.mail.vietnam.com/listing/west-lake-ho-tay-ha-noi.html http://www.mail.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_354.jpg 100 70