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Hue Citadel
Hue is a place, which has many cultural treasures: the tombs of kings, the imperial citadel and temples. In Vietnam there is no other place that has as many original historical vestiges as this ancient capital. Highlights include the royal citadel palaces, which were constructed as 11 kilometre long defensive ramparts with more than a hundred architectural works; the beautiful tombs of the Nguyen Kings; and dozens of pagodas constructed more than 300 years ago. Moreover, Hue is where the world renowned royal music originated, and is famous for its traditional, spicy cuisine and sophisticated handicrafts. In December 1993 the historic and cultural value of this tremendous city was recognized by UNESCO when it was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Da Nang
Da Nang ( Da Nang international airport - 30 km from Hoi An Ancient town). Danang City is located in middle of Central Vietnam, separated from Laos by the western Truong Son Mountains. The province has 150km of coastline. Danang is an ancient land, closely related with the Sa Huynh cultural traditions. Many imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts, the vestiges from the first to thirteenth centuries are still to be seen in the Cham Museum. Danang has other various interesting attractions such as Ba Na Tourist Resort, Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) as well as the Linh Ung Pagoda, Han River, and My An, Non Nuoc beaches, stretching for dozens of kilometers. Danang City is located in middle of Central Vietnam, separated from Laos by the western Truong Son Mountains. The province has 150km of coastline. Danang is an ancient land, closely related with the Sa Huynh cultural traditions. Many imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts, the vestiges from the first to thirteenth centuries are still to be seen in the Cham Museum. Danang has other various interesting attractions such as Ba Na Tourist Resort, Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) as well as the Linh Ung Pagoda, Han River, and My An, Non Nuoc beaches, stretching for dozens of kilometers.
Hoi An
The ancient town of Hoi An,30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major trading centres of Southern Asia in the sixteenth century. Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains pretty much intact. All the houses were made of wood and decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. The town is famous for its tailors and this is the best place in Vietnam to get your clothes and shoes made. You can visit the relics of the Sa Huynh and Cham cultures and also the beautiful scenery of the romantic Hoi An river, Cua Dai Beach and Cham Island.
My Son
My Son, located 69 km south west of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the fourth and twelfth centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises of more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that interconnect with complex red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.
Quy Nhon
Qui Nhon is located on the coast of Central Vietnam and is divided into four clear-cut regions: highlands, midlands, plains, and coast. The special products of the province are silk, swallows' nests, shrimps, fish, precious wood, vegetable oil, rice, marble, titanium, and handicraft articles. Qui Nhon is also the home of old folk opera, and Bai Choi folk songs. The many historical sites include the Cham Tower , Quang Trung Museum and it also has a spectacular beach.
Buon Me Thuot - Pleiku - Kontum
The Vietnam's Highland is the place with full of traditional and cultural nuance including the provinces such as Buon Me Thuot, Pleiku and Kon Tum. Beside the imposing natural landscape, the rich cultural of these highland provinces is also a feature of astonishment for most of visitors. At night, under Rong roofs, everyone gathers around a cosy fire to talk and participate in all sorts of cultural activities. In the warm and jolly atmosphere with exciting traditional dances and songs, boys and girls dance to the rhythm of Gong and Chieng (traditional music instruments) in pairs. Moreover, as you gather around a big vase of Ruou Can (a special minority spirit), you can hear from the old villagers, the songs, romantic tales and epic legends of man's desire, which is as imposing as Chupong ?s summit, and forever immortal in the life of the minority people. |
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