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5 Places Obama Should See in Vietnam
President Barack Obama made history in Vietnam, lifting the arms embargo in advance of a visit to Hiroshima and a Group of 7 meeting in Japan. Between time constraints and presidential security, he may not have a chance to sightsee in a country that has plenty to offer tourists, including picturesque port cities, temples and seemingly countless historic sites.
If the president happens to find some room in his itinerary, however, travel experts share the top five attractions that he, along with any traveler to Vietnam, should consider seeing.
This collection of more than 1,600 limestone islands and islets scattered around emerald green waters is a Unesco World Heritage site in northeast Vietnam and a must-see, according to Beth Sherer, the Asia product manager and Vietnam specialist for the upscale trip outfitter Abercrombie & Kent. “They are incredibly beautiful and full of limestone caves and grottoes you can explore and also floating villages you can visit to see how people make their livelihoods from the water,” she said. The best way to navigate around the bay, she said, is by taking an overnight junk boat tour. Many local tour companies as well as A&K offer these.
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Located about 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature is the first national university in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was first devoted to Confucius (Khong Tu) and honors Vietnam’s finest intellectuals and men of literary accomplishment.
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The complex of Cu Chi tunnels is a destination not to be missed in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a huge network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City, and a part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country.
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Hoi An is Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town. Previously known as a popular trading port in South-East Asia dating from the 15th to the 19th century, the city’s buildings and streets today reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have contributed to this unique heritage site.
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Inside a modern and dynamic capital city of Vietnam, there appears a centuries-old quarter which represents eternal soul of the city. Most locals and foreigners often call it “Hà Nội – Ba mươi sáu phố phường” (translated as “Ha Noi – 36 districts” or “Hanoi – 36 Old Streets”), or “Phố cổ Hà Nội” (translated as “Hanoi’s Old Quarter”).
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Ha Noi OfficeAddress: 83A Tran Quoc Toan, Hoan Kiem Dist, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel: +84 4 3942 6585 – Fax: +84 4 3822 8008 – Email: [email protected] Hotline: +84 9 1350 1984url: www.evivatour.com
Ho Chi Minh City OfficeAddress: M1906, 19th Floor, Central Garden, 328 Vo Van Kiet, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh, Viet NamTel: +84 8 3838 9567 – Fax: +84 8 3838 9568 – Email: [email protected]
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