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Cities and Provinces in Vietnam
2008-03-28 07:34:00
Cities and Provinces Vietnam is composed of 64 provinces and centrally-administered cities grouped into regions as follows: Northeast Vietnam: Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lao Cai (Sapa), Bac Can, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh (Ha Long). Northwest Vietnam: Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La and Hoa Binh (Mai Chau). Red River Delta: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Tay, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh. North Central Coast: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An (Vinh), Ha Tinh, Quang Binh (Phong Nha), Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue. South Central Coast: Quang Nam (Hoi An), Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh (Quy Nhon), Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa (Nha Trang). Central Highlands: Tay Nguyen Highlands, Kon Tum, Gia Lai (Pleiku), Lam Dong (Da Lat), Dac Lac (Buon Ma Thuot) and Dac Nong. Southeast Vietnam: Ninh Thuan (Phan Rang), Binh Thuan (Phan Thiet), Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Binh Duo ...

Vietnam Travel - Useful Tips (Part 5)
2008-01-21 06:40:00
Things to remember • It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water, especially after flooding!• Avoid cyclo ride after dark.• Dress modestly and appropriately when visiting local dwellings and religious sites, etc.• Leave your valuables behind before a night out on the town, or going to the beach.• When crossing the road, especially in Ho Chi Minh city, always keep looking to the left and right and walk slowly!• Do not offer money directly to minority people - instead donate to a local charity or offer a small gift, such as pens.• Try at least once the delicious, local street food.• Always ask permission first before taking photographs, especially in minority areas.* * * * * Things do not to miss • Sleeping out on deck on a boat in Halong Bay• Ordering custom-made clothes from the local tailor shop• Taking a slow cyclo ride through the French Quarter of old Saigon• Eating pho ga (chicken noodle soup) at a street side noodle stalls.• Watching th ...
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Useful Telephone Number when traveling to Vietnam
2008-01-21 06:30:00
0National Domestic Direct Dialing Access Code00International Direct Dialing Access Code113Police114Fire Brigade115Ambulance101Domestic Long Distance Telephone Service102Directory assistance for long distant domestic telephone calls103Operator-assisted long distance domestic telephone calls110International Telephone Service142International Telephone Service Rate143International Telephone Service enquiries116Phone Number Inquiries117Time Inquiries118Ring Back Test119Advice on Telephone Repairs133/131Hanoi ABC Paging Service107/105Vietnam Paging Service106Paging Service Enquiries141Vinaphone Paging Service151Vinaphone Enquiry Service145VMS Mobifone Enquiry Service1260VNN/INTERNET Access Number1268VNN Access Number (Local)1269VNN Access Number (International)1080General Information Service1088Consultancy Service1081Yellow Pages Information & Consultancy Service ...
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Getting to town (Vietnam)
2008-01-21 05:59:00
Visitors can get a taxi, motobike (xe om) from airports to the city centre. Apart from these means, in some big cities as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can get to the centre by bus. In Hanoi: Airport Taxis charge a flat rate of US$ 10 (one-way) for cars from Noi Bai Airport to central Hanoi. The drive takes about 45 minutes. A minibus makes the trip for US$ 4 per person.Fare for buses No. 7 Kim Ma - Noi Bai and No. 17 Long Bien - Noi Bai is VND 5,000. There is a bus every 15 - 20 minutes. In Ho Chi Minh City: A metered cab from Tan Son Nhat Airport to downtown costs around VND 50,000. The trip takes about 20 minutes. ...
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Ao Dai (Áo Dài) - Long Dress
2008-01-18 05:45:00
Ao Dai (Áo Dài) - Long Dress: A lasting impression for any visitor to Vietnam is the beauty of the women dressed in their ao dais. Girls dressed in white pick their way through muddy streets going home from school or sail by in a graceful chatter on their bikes. Secretaries in delicate pastels greet you at an office door and older ladies in deep shades of purple, green or blue cut a striking pose eating dinner at a restaurant. The ao dai appears to flatter every figure. Its body-hugging top flows over wide trousers that brush the floor. Splits in the gown extend well above waist height and make it comfortable and easy to move in. Although virtually the whole body is swathed in soft flowing fabric, these splits give the odd glimpse of a bare midriff, making the outfit very sensual. Rapidly becoming the national costume for ladies, its development is actually very short compared to the country's history. Pronounced 'ao yai' in the south, but 'ao zai' in the north, the col ...
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List of cities and province in Vietnam
2008-01-18 05:37:00
Vietnam is composed of 64 provinces and centrally-administered cities grouped into regions as follows: Northeast Vietnam: Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Bac Can, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh. Northwest Vietnam: Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La and Hoa Binh. Red River Delta: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Tay, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh. North Central Coast: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue. South Central Coast: Quang Nam, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa. Central Highlands: Tay Nguyen Highlands, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Dac Lac and Dac Nong. Southeast Vietnam: Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Mekong River Delta: Long An, Dong Thap, An Giang, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Ben Tre, Kien Giang, Can Tho, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu and Ca ...
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A Brief History of Kings, Dynasties and the Name of Vietnam
2008-01-18 05:29:00
A Brief History of Kings, Dynasties and the Name of Vietnam At the beginning of the Bronze Age, the Viet tribe groups had settled in the North and North-Centre Vietnam. There were about 15 groups of Lac Viet tribesmen living mainly in the northern highlands and delta, and a dozen Au Viet groups living in Viet Bac, the northern region of old Vietnam. At that time, the two ethnic tribes of the Lac Viet and Au Viet lived together in many areas with other inhabitants. Due to the increasing needs to control floods, fight against invaders, and exchange culture and economy, these tribes living near each other tended to gather and integrate into a larger mixed groups. Among these Lac Viet tribes was the Van Lang, also the most powerful tribe. The leader of this tribe joined all the Lac Viet tribes together to found Van Lang Nation, addressing himself as Hung King. The next generations followed in their father’s footsteps and kept this appellation. Based on historical documents, research ...
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Vietnam Travel - Public Holidays (Part 4)
2008-01-16 05:40:00
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS1 JanNew Year’s Day7 Feb 8 Lunar New Year (Tet)30 AprSaigon Liberation Day1 MayInternational Labour Day2 SepNational Day• Business hours: (GMT + 7)- Offices: 8:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m and 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m, closed on Saturdays & Sundays.- Banks: 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m, closed on Saturdays & Sundays. more detials ...
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Vietnam Travel - Health (Part 3)
2008-01-16 05:36:00
HEALTHNo vaccinations are presently required for visitors to enter Vietnam. However, it is advisable that precautionary measures be taken for cholera, malaria, hepatitis A & B, typhoid and tuberculosis.Although international medical centres are available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it can be expensive for emergency care. Therefore, health and emergency medical insurance prior to visiting Vietnam is highly recommended for foreigners.Clinics with qualified Vietnamese and foreign doctors to treat foreign patients:Hanoi:+ Viet Duc Hospital40 Trang Thi St., Hoan Kiem DistrictTel: (84.4) 8253531+ Asia Emergency Assistance31 Hai Ba Trung St., Hoan Kiem DistrictTel: (84.4) 9340555Ho Chi Minh City:+ Asia Emergency Assistance65 Nguyen Du St., District 1Tel: (84.8) 8298520+ Columbia International Healthcare08 Alexandre de Rhodes St., District 1Tel: (84.8) 8238455see more list of hospitals and clinics ...
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Vietnam Travel - Things to know and useful tips (Part 2)
2008-01-16 04:45:00
Electric power: Electric current in Vietnam is 220 Volts. Water supply: Tap water in urban areas in Vietnam is chlorinated, but it is recommended that it should be boiled before drinking. Money: The currency issued by the Vietnam State Bank is the dong (abbreviated "d" or VND) which is used unformly throughout the country. Bank notes in denominations of 200d to 500,000d are presently in circulation. The exchange rate is approximately 16,000d = US$1. At present certain travelers' cheques such as Amercian Express and credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities.Language: Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. Foreign language learning, particularly English, is currently in vogue among young people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang and other cities. Tourist guides can speak English, French, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.Postal service: A regular international post service is available. In addition there are some new, special services: Express Mail Servi ...
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Vietnam Travel - Things to know and useful tips (Part 1)
2008-01-16 04:23:00
Vietnamese people are very friendly, polite and generous. In general, we will make every effort to have foreign guests feel comfortable. In the cities and countryside towns, do not be surprised to be invited into a home to meet the family of someone you may have just met. These are the experiences that will enrich your visit to Vietnam.Below is a list of Do's and Don’ts to help you avoid some of the social taboos during your visit. Take these into consideration and you will be rewarded with a culturally and socially enriching experience.Do'sALWAYS drink plenty of bottled water. During the summer months you should be drinking a minimum of 2 liters per day. If you drink tea, coffee & alcohol you should increase you water intake accordingly as these will dehydrate you.Before venturing out from your hotel, ensure you have a hotel business card from the reception desk. This will make your return to the hotel in a taxi or cyclo much easier.For longer excursions from your base hotel, it ...
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Delicious Food for Christmas and New Year
2007-12-25 06:28:00
Try experiencing your country's food along with Vietnamese ones in Vietnam to see how wonderful it is.Enjoy these wonderful foods with your friends and family on these special holidays of the year in Vietnam. Dessert & beverage for Christmas and New Year ...
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Understand about Tet - Traditional Holiday of Vietnam
2007-11-25 14:31:00
Ancestor worship is an indispensable activity for Vietnamese people in special ceremonies, especially at Tet (Lunar New Year). Reported by Thanh, Nguyen “Birds have nests, humans have ancestors” – is a well-known saying that has existed long time ago so the belief of ancestral worship dates is known from that time. It has been playing an important role in Vietnamese and influencing on the spiritual life of the country when Tet comes. Every time Tet comes, Vietnamese carefully prepare for worshipping; they are very serious about this. Ancestor worship, one of the Vietnamese customs, was under the influence of China, but after thousands years of existing, it becomes the Vietnamese particular cultural character and long-standing custom that can be indispensable in every Vietnamese people. Tet is an opportunity to invite and welcome deceased ancestor back for family reunion with their descendants to join the family’s Tet celebration. Preparation for the celebration of the N ...
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Vietnam travel
2007-11-16 06:07:00
Ha Long Bay - VietnamMost visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats. There are some divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests। Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world. There are no good or bad seasons to visit Vietnam। When one region is wet, cold or steamy hot, there is always somewhere else that is sunny and pleasant। Basically, the south has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December ...
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