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Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ba Ria - Vung Tau » Con Dao July 28th 2013

18 Sep 2012 Hochiminh – Con Dao Island After my trip to HCMC next we were heading to Con Dao Island. Con Dao Island is situated in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. The spectacular Con Dao archipelago of islands is located in the south-east of Vietnam. Con Dao Island is also famous for its nice beaches shaded with evergreen trees, fresh air, clear blue waters, and primitive forests. Looking at a map Con Dao Island looks like a bear rising from the sea to south east of Vietnam. Originally a prison for patriots and revolutionists during the French and American resistance. The Island sheltered brave revolutionary spirits of the Vietnamese people. More than 22,000 prisoners who dedicated their lives to national independence were incarcerated on the isolated island of Con Dao. Its a 45 min ... read more
Six Senses Con Dao
Con Dao Main Pier
Six Senses Con Dao

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1 July 15th 2013

This was my first visit to Vietnam and was really excited about it. On this trip to Vietnam i was visiting the following cities. Hochiminh City – Cuchi tunnels – Mekong Delta – Condao Island – NhaTrang Beach – Hoian – Hanoi – Halong Bay Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is more modern than other Vietnamese cities, and has retained its French colonial influences. The streets are jam-packed with mopeds and scooters, often carrying whole families. Highlights in the city include the colorful Emperor of Jade Pagoda, an excellent example of a Chinese temple. The Hôtel de Ville is a wonderful example of French colonial architecture. The twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral have been a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City since the 1880s. The War Remnants Museum bears witness to the suffering inflicted ... read more
Mekong Delta (My Tho)
Mekong Delta (My Tho)
Mekong Delta (My Tho)




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