Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon)

Introduction

Ho Chi Minh City also named Sai Gon is one of the two biggest cities in Vietnam. This is the administrative, cultural, commercial south. Ho Chi Minh City to focus a lot of the large commercial centers, markets or entertainment area filled with interesting like parks, cinemas ... The city is also the most important traffic hub of Vietnam, with all the types of traffic: roads, railways, waterways and airways, which makes it very convenient for tourists to visit.

Ho Chi Minh City is considered as a huge energy resources, the expanding trade of Vietnam, the city was dubbed the new child because of age more than 300 years. The people here are pretty friendly and hospitable.With a long history of over 300 years of construction and development, the city's tourism resources are diverse and extensive. Currently the city has about 400 monuments, including 45 heritage listed national level, many museums and other cultural buildings, religious value.
Ho Chi Minh City is full of the cheapest hotels to the most expensive hotels, from simple cafes to restaurants to curb weight, elegant; trade center skyscraper to the crowded market. You can also walk to visit ancient works such as the famous ancient temple next to a series of high-rise modern skyscrapers. These random opposition Saigon has created a beautiful and fascinating.

Ben Thanh night market

 History

Saigon is the former name of Ho Chi Minh City. Previously, Saigon is a place belongs to Cambodia in the 17th century, this period is known as a Saigon port city called Prey Nokor. After the 17th century, Saigon Vietnamese owned after the battle of the Nguyen dynasty (also with the Mekong Delta province). In 1698, Nguyen Huu Canh to obey Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu to explore the land of the South, he chose this land and established the Gia Dinh, marking the beginning of the history of the city. In 1859, French troops occupied Gia Dinh, to lay the foundation of long-term rule, the French construction planning promotion Saigon. They build bustling Saigon with many large, and called Saigon was the capital of Indochina, is called with the name of beauty is the Pearl of the Far East.

Saigon became the capital of the Republic of Vietnam from 1956 until 1975. After the liberation of the South in 1975, Saigon became the largest city of South Vietnam, and was renamed Ho Chi Minh City.

Charming Bangkok

Bangkok introduction

   Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand. Its population in 2000 was 6,355,144. The city is located at coordinates 13 ° 45 'North and 100 ° 31' East, at the right bank of the Chao Phraya River. Bangkok is a city with economic development speed very fast in Southeast Asia, possibly on par with Hong Kong and Singapore. This is also the place attracts many tourists. Bangkok is famous for many cheap furniture goods.

Charming Bangkok

  Located in the central area, Delta Mae Nam Chao wet. Bangkok the same latitude as Khartoum and Guatemala City, is both hot and humid. The southwest monsoon from mid-May and in July last until November. Next is the dry period from May 11 to May 5, the temperature began to decline in mid-February because of the influence of the northeast monsoon over Thailand but pretty cool, but from March to May temperatures up slightly higher. Thailand often rains in August, September, some parts of the city early in October floods sometimes, but should use even as rain wear pretty hot.

Activities and beauties area

Thai royal palace: The Royal Palace, built in 1772, over than 2km2 of large in the center of Bangkok. There is a prominent feature, not easy to fade in the minds of visitors, it is the golden tower, golden temple. At any time, and especially at sunset, the Royal Palace golden, sparkling shine a land, the city's airspace. Not the reflection of the sun and wind, but the glow of the 24-carat gold leaf inlaid on the temple tower. Imperial Palace is a magnificent architectural ensemble, which is composed of three main areas: the Royal Palace, the Royal Office and the temple. Typical palace consists of 3 towers, curved, sharp peaks. The first tower as a high-rise villas surrounded by mountains millions of gold foil laminated and moved back from Italy.

Old Citadel: Located in Bang Pu Mai on Sukhumvit Road, towards Bang Pu, at kilometer 33, on the left, 8 km from the town of Samut Prakan. It is the center of an important historical models in the country. Built in 1963 and is open daily.

Butterfly garden and the worm farming Bangkok: Located in Southeast park Vachirabenjatas, very large garden with  4 main zones and introduction area, a liquid crystal screen, small theater to watch VCDs introduced insects and ecological systems. The exhibition room and pre-breeding butterflies, insects, last room is the breeding butterfly with various butterflies and insects.

Some interesting museum:

Bangkok Dolls Museueum: In Ratchaprarop Soi Ratchataphan road. This museum showcases the dolls produced by local workshops. The museum is open every day except Sunday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Currency Museum - Bank of Thailand: Located in the supply area Khun Phrom, consists of 14 rooms, 2 floors. Level 1 displays ancient coins, Thai bullet coins, gold, money order, foreign currency ... The second floor is the 60th anniversary of the Bank of Thailand. Open Monday - Friday, free admission.

World Children Museum: Located in the Queen Sirikit Park campus, including 3 floors exhibitions and outdoor activities, completed in 2001 to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. The museum is open daily.

House of Museums: Located on Sala Thammasop. Museum exhibitions of old and new objects such as toys, books, kitchen tools ... Open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Jim Thompson Museum: This is a typical contribution of the entrepreneurs in the preservation and promotion of traditional Thai silk industry with the introduction of local traditional architectural style. Jim Thompson disappeared in Malaysia in 1967 and left for the Thai people a great heritage. Currently, his house was used as a museum each year welcomes thousands of visitors and Thai silk shop.

National Museum: Saveing a wonderful collection of artifacts and objects d'art from the Bronze age period Bangkok. The complex has a number of beautiful old buildings of Thai architectural style. The museum is open daily except Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission fee is 40 baht.

National Art Museum: National Museum of Art, on Chao Fa Road opposite the National Museum, the exhibition of traditional and contemporary paintings by leading artists of Thai writing. Open to the public every day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm except Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays. Admission fee is 20 baht.

The pagodas: 

Wat Pho: Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha has similar architecture Wat Phra Keo, but on a much larger area. Located adjacent to the Grand Palace, it is the largest temple in Bangkok, their own main hall of the temple was to 394 seated Buddha in different postures. Temple four large plates sculpture by the mission, in addition also a museum of medicinal plants built with marble. Most famous temple is gold-plated reclining Buddha, 46m long and 15m high, with eyes and feet are inlaid with mother of pearl reminiscent of the Buddha into nirvana. Soles of the feet of the statue represents 108 natural good minister of the Buddha.

Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram: Located in the north of Saran Rom Park, this relatively small temple built during the reign of King Rama IV. This place formerly Royal coffee plantations in the period of King Rama III reign. An interesting point of this temple is Phra Wihan Luang - the Royal room picture - with frescoes depict "Royal Ritual in the last 12 months" and the myth of the moon.

Ratchabophit Temple: The temple is located on Fuang Nakhon Road near Wat Pho built by King Rama V in 1869.

Wat Mahathat: This ancient temple built during the reign of King Rama I. Near Thammasat University, the temple is located of Buddhism Mahachulakongkron Academy, one of the largest Buddhist teaching in Thailand.

Monument of King Rama I: Building to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Bangkok in 1932, works just below Phathom Boromrachanuson towards Bangkok. King Rama I as the first king of the Chakri Royal, established Bangkok as the capital of the kingdom of Siam.

Monument of King Rama III: Works by Faculty of Arts, built in 1990 opposite the Wat Ratchanatdaram. Bronze statue, half larger than the real, sitting on a throne.

Statue of King Rama VI: Located opposite Lumphini Park, the statue by Professor Corado Feroci carved.

Safari World zoo: Safari World is the tourist attractions that can not be ignored in the trip to Thailand. It is the largest natural open zoo in Asia with more than 75 species of mammals, 300 species of birds from Africa and Asia with special animals

Wat Sunhat and the Giant Swing: Highlights of Sunhat Temple is located on the road Bamrung Muang are the murals in the main chapel was painted in the 19th century. The temple is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Unique Giant Swing outside the temple was once used in Brahmanic ceremonies long since discontinued. Many shops near the Giant Swing sold a lot of Buddhist religious supplies.

Suan Pakkard castel: Located on Si Ayutthaya street. The complex of five Thai-style houses located in a beautiful garden contains important collections include Asian antiques. Exhibition made ​​of lacquer decorated with gorgeous gold leaf frescoes in the late Ayutthaya period.

Academy the Queen Saovabha Memorial: Located near Chulalongkorn Hospital on the corner of Henri Dunant and Rama IV Roads, the Snake Farm Institute has a collection of poisonous snakes their venom serum production invaluable for the treatment of people with bitten daily.

Dusit Zoo: Located next to the Royal Square, Bangkok's oldest zoo has a collection of common mammals in Africa, Asia and the species of birds in an ornamental garden.

Ban Kamthieng: Located in the garden of the Siam Society on Sukhumvit Soi 21 (Asoke), construction of 200-year-old northern Thai style contains collection of traditional farming tools farmers and fishermen use.

And many special and interesting of zoo, park around Bangkok. Besides, some big commercial center are also attract tourists such as:

Emporium Shopping Center: a high-end commercial zone. Goods are beautiful, unique designs but the prices are slightly higher.

Emporium Shopping Mall supplying well-known brands at special prices. This is the fashionable shopping centers and expensive stores sell a variety of special products you can buy everything at one place only. Eporium fashion stores, cafes, supermarkets, book stores and some restaurants selling food. You also do not forget VAT refund procedures when purchased in supermarkets or commercial center.

Central World shopping center: Qu that can find global brands are sold in the shops of the city's leading fashion and fashion clothing best with all kinds of goods for luxury lifestyle, along with bookstores, cafes for connoisseurs and other special attractions. By BTS Skytrain system clean and reliable you easy access to most of the shopping complex, where all are air-conditioned and travel easy.

Siem Reap - The ancient capital

Cambodia introduction

Have a opportunity to visit the Kingdom of Cambodia, most of foreign tourists are taking their tours to Siem Reap city, the ancient capital of the Kingdom.  There are ancient structures unique is Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. From here you can visit the Great Lake and the Pretvihia temple, a World Cultural Heritage.

Xiem Reap history

   In tourism development plan of the Government of Cambodia Cambodia, Siem Reap city is changing every day, the luxury hotel after another sprang up. Siem Reap airport was upgraded to international airport connecting flights to the capitals and major cities of the countries in Southeast Asia.Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province, in north-western Cambodia.
   Siem Reap City located on Highway 6 along the country, 300km from Phnompenh and the border between Cambodia-sharing and Thailand about 150 km. According to Cambodia, Siem Reap means "Siamese defeated," referring to the victory of the Khmer Empire for military Thailand under King ayutthaya in 17th century
 

Angko Wat

    Angkor Wat is located about few killometre from Xiem Reap. It built by king Suryavacman II in the early 12th century. Angkor Thom area not far from Angkor artifacts, built by the reign of King Giayavacman VII. It was the capital of the Khmer empire. For security reasons, in 1432, the capital of the kingdom was moved to Phnom Penh and then to Lotvech and Udon, before leaving Phnom Penh in 1866. Experiencing conflict, the ancient temples in Siem Reap ruined and forgotten. In the 19th century, they were discovered by explorers and missionaries in the West. Hen-ri Mu-song is considered to be the "discovered" Angkor antiques in 1860.

Angko Thom

   At night, the streets of Siem Reap bright with electric lights. Visitors release procurement walk the night market or sitting enjoying cup of coffee at the "Western Quarter" loud, boisterous. But in the land of the ancient capital of travelers feel the peace and charm. In this city, there are not many-xi, traveling mainly by tuk tuk and motorcycles. It only takes about 5 dollars, visitors passenger tuk tuk driver to visit within the city of Siem Reap. Probably the busiest night market and the "Western Quarter". Here, they sold a lot of souvenirs, such as the antenna tower made of earthenware, the colorful scarves, cigarette ashtray meticulous carving, silver jewelry, sparkling gold colors ... Cambodia, divided hospitality. If you do not want to buy, but when you ask the price, you should pay even half the price given by the seller to seller please not leave immediately. Although not sell items, vendors will also cheerful goodbye to you. After a stroll in the market, visitors walk on the "Western Quarter", enjoy a cup of coffee and watch life on the streets. Most interesting is that both dinner and enjoy dance Abraham laid-out fascinating. In restaurants, large hotels are dancing Abraham lay-out for tourists love art. Traditional music emerge, young girls in colorful dresses, gold dresses, flexible step-by-royal dance soft. Since ancient times, dance Abraham laid-out just for kings enjoy. Pressure-sa-embodiment of the fairies, court dancers were recruited and trained a basically since he was 9, 10 years old.

  Don't worry about the changes here because you can use USD everywhere in Xiem Reap. Evenwhen you buy the things from the street or any service available here.

Bangkok

Thailand introduction

  Thailand is a paradise of shopping. Even for some Asian tourists, Thailand even more remarkable than some countries such as Hong Kong and Singapore in the wholesale sale of handicrafts, Brocade, gems, jewelry, paintings art and antiques. Only here you can choose from customers eager to match the price to ensure quality. But the price is already listed in the front but you can bargain and the price can be reduced by up to 30%.

The shopping streets

A walking street for shopping in Bangkok

   Bangkok has many shopping streets. Here you can buy a lot of things, from clothes, souvenirs, antiques appliances. Generally, you can buy a lot and cheaper  from 10 to 20% of the list price if you know how to bargain. Most shop owners are very fun and clever. Just a little patience and smile real big, not only can buy the cheap that you can be welcomed as a real Bangkok.

Soi Lalai Sap 

Soi "lalai sap", a noon market

   It's located next to the Bangkok Bank headquarters on Silom Road. This market is open from before lunch until mid-afternoon on the weekends and only dedicated to the workers and employees. They buy clothes, clothing, food, gifts and many other sundries. Mostly, they had to walk through the small entrance to buy themhang and of course have to pay, so where this is called "Soi Lalai Sap"

Siam sqaire 

Siam Paragon, a bustling shopping place

  This area is full of luxurious restaurants like Hard Rock coffee; Center Point; Discovery Center; Siam Center; theaters, book stores and many other stores. There is also a street that sells clothing and accessories suited to tourists are in their teens. It is one of  tourist attractive destination of Thailand.

Pratunam market

Pratunam

    Located at the intersection of two roads Phetchaburi and Ratchadamri this market has numerous stalls always busy. Here you can buy a lot of beautiful fabrics, fashion garments. There is also an outdoor restaurant, the complex sale and Baiyoke II Tower skyscraper, the highest Asian skyscrapers.

   Thai culture is diverse and rich, one of them is shown in the shopping malls and the famous markets. 

Cat Ba

Cat Ba introduction

Cat Ba island

    Rough, rugged and covered mostly by lush tropical forest around is the most noticeable feature of Cat Ba Island - the largest island in Ha Long Bay. Cat Ba is the ideal place for the tourists love to enjoy eco-tours combined with water sports. Come to Cat Ba, you can participate in a variety of exciting activities, attractions such as kayaking, observing wild birds, terrain biking, hiking and walking ...





    In particular, in addition to the fertile a rare land around the Cat Ba, the terrain of jagged limestone is much more, it is very difficult to be able to develop the basic agricultural crops. However, the people here make a living from the abundant produce, abundant sea and revenue from other forms of tourism services.

  In recent years, people on the island of Cat Ba has witnessed the flowering of a wide range of hotels, motels. Long series of reinforced concrete hotel area has created quite clear structure of a beautiful bay. However, there is still a large part of the island of Cat Ba is quite wild. Lan Ha Bay, seen from the peace, you can see almost the whole land of Cat Ba island pristine, no high-rise buildings and modern works invasive.

Cat Ba Amatina plan

   Nearly half of Cat Ba island (about 354 square kilometers) and 90 square kilometers near the coast of Cat Ba National Forest area rich of vegetation. Lakes, waterfalls, caves, adorn the scene filled with limestone hills make them more lively and beautiful. The highest position of the area above sea level of about 331 meters. Largest lake called Lake Frog (about 3 hectare). Most of the rain's water on the island of Cat Ba are flowing through the rocks and then flow to the sea . Freshwater flows has created valuable source of clean water for the dry season due to lack of water.

Lan Ha bay

Lan Ha Bay is a bay located south of Cat Ba Island, the most impressive beauty is dotted out hundreds of rocky peaks and tropical beaches.

Activities can do on Cat Ba island: Hiking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, discovering natural and more are waiting for you