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Collecting pebbles on Rao Nan River, Quang Binh Province, 2015 Photo: Tran Binh An

Faith Faith makes makes way way

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The T h complex wedd ding ceremony of the Cham people

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hen they converted to Islam, the Cham people made majjor changes to the faith, which they call Cham Ba-ni or Cham Awal. The main reason is that the Cham societtyy remains matriarchal, and so Islam had to be restructured to ffiit into their way of life.

In their traditions, Cham Ba-ni adolescents have to pass a ‘maturittyy ritual’ – karoh for girls and katat for boys, beforree they can get married. Women betroth men. After the wedding, the man moves to his wife’s house and lives there for the rest of his life.

Cham Ba-ni weddings, called Dam Likhah, are organized only in third, sixtth, tenth and eleventh months of the Cham calendar, which are considered the most suitable. The even days near the end of month, representing the Mother, are the best. Nowadays, the rules are somewhat loosened, but still there are three taboo days: full moon, the 16th and ‘out of moon’ days.

The process of getting married consists of a few steps in the following order. First, match makers from the bride’s side come to the groom’s family to ask for his hand. They would normally say ‘A good buffalo is needed for a good crop.’

Not long after that, the bride’s parttyy comes to the groom’s side again in a simple betrothal ceremony with offerings such as betel and areca, wine and a few kinds of cakes. Dried sting ray is a must, because it represents fertilittyy.

The next step is paklauh panwoc, literally, ‘ffiinal word’ ceremony, in which representatives of the two sides decide the wedding dates and invited guests. After this, changes are normally not allowed. Finally, the offfiicial wedding takes place.

TTRADITION RADITION A Cham life has three births, of which the wedding is the second, and it’s not the person’s parents who give it, but the adoptive parents. The adoptive parents must have a continuous family life, be the same age as the real parents, and possess enough know-how about the rituals to be performed in the Ninh Thuan Binh Thuan ceremonies. The inu amu conducts the whole wedding process, and only then the parents of both sides can communicate.

The wedding ceremony consists of three steps: Muslims generally have to conduct their weddings at a mosque. But the Cham Ba-ni changed the rules drastically. If the wedding takes place on a Wednesday, then, the previous evening, the groom is sent to a relative’s so he is no longer a member of his family. On the following day at noon the groom’s family has a simple celebration with modest offerings.

Affter that, the bride’s family sends their inu amu to escort the A groom’s family to receive them to their house for the wedding. At about 2-3 o’clock, the procession leaves the groom’s place. The bride’s family conducts the receiving the inlaws ritual at the village gate if the groom comes from another village, or at an end of their street if he comes from the same village. The ritual lasts about 10 minutes, and then the whole group goes inside.

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After the happy opening ceremony, the monks instruct the newlyweds not to have any physical contact in the firsst thre ee nuptial days and nights. To help the young couple avoid intimate gestures, some relatives put a happy marriage tray with betel, areca and burning candles in the middle of the bed. The candles are burnt for thre ee days while the young couple is under vigilant warch.

The photo series of Cham Bani’s wedding was taken in 2014-2015 at Phan Ri Thanh, Bac Binh District, Binh Thuan Province.

It won the first prize of the photo conte est ‘Binh Thuan - Green Convergence 2015’.

Photos: Ngo Quang Phuc

At a good hour, the groom is led into the bride’s room in a ritual quarter to be introduced to the house’s god. Then the two come out to the feasting crowd to greet them and to receive their congratulations.

On the next day, if the newlyyw weds are ffiirst time married, or Tuesday. Otherwise, the offfiicial wedding begins. At about 8 o’clock in the morning, as the newlyweds step out of the nuptial chamber, they stumble on the imam. This Ba-ni cleric would pretend to have found a couple living together illegally. So he would punish them up to a hundred lashes and make them kowtow. The punishment is also pretend. Then, the forgiveness-begging ritual follows. Kneeling in front of the cleric are the groom, the bride, the bride’s mother and their relatives, in that order. The clerggyyman reads prayers, praying A Alllah to bless the wedded couple.

After a feast to treat the groom’s family, the inu amu performs the paywa anuk mutuw ritual, after which everybody returns to the bride’s house. Here the groom’s inu amu holds the groom’s hand in his right hand and gives it to the bride’s inu amu, who takes it in his left hand and leads the groom into the nuptial chamber. A Affter consecrating, exorcising and arranging the bed, the two inu amu tell the bride and groom not to have sex for three days and nights. A tray of betel and areca is put in the middle of the bed, and candles are lit days and nights. Only after the tray is removed can the newlyweds have sexual intercourse for the ffiirst time. However, this custom is no longer maintained in the Cham Ba-ni communities of Phan Rang.

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offerings to the groom’s family for a farewell ceremony, which is called taloh khan aw by Hindu Cham. The bride’s family asks for the groom’s personal belongings. Only now the couple offfffiicially becomes husband and wife.

During married life, if for any reason the husband leaves the wife’s family to return to his parents’, the wife’s family would come to his parents and ask their permission to have him back. If the problem is too serious, the ttw wo big clans have to perform a ‘chopstick splitting’ procedure. Upon divorce, no Cham husband can take home any mutual asset. * The author is a poet and Cham cultural researcher The Cham, also calleed Chiem Thanh, or Hoi, livve mainly in Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.

There are currently about 145,000 Cham people living in Vietnam,, mostly in the middlee part of the country.

The highest Cham population is located in Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan provinces.

Before the 7th century, The Cham had an independ‐ ent kingdom, called Lam Ap or Champa in the territory which is now the southern part of Middle Vietnam. The kingdom shrank as Vietnam was expanding. In 1832, Champa wa as totally annexed by Vietnam.

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n the times of kings, Vietnamese houses that looked out to the streets were not allowed to have views higher than the King’s palanquin. So, upper storeys could not have windows, and certainly no balconies. A photograph of Hang Be Street taken in 1907 shows that even French-sttyyle houses dared not have a balcony jutting out.

Hanoi architecture quickly westernized after the planning of the French plenipotentiary. Since then, in Hanoi, many elegant and sophisticated, Southern French-sttyyle houses appeared, that fit well with the natural surroundings. A An nd almost all of them had balconies.

The ‘Western’ balcony gave the Viet people a new persona, that of city-dweller. Hanoi inhabitants now looked out ovver the land like lords.

Balconies are the most romantic architectural element in a house.

It brings the moon and stars and outer space to the people inside.

The most popular balcony sttyyle was the jutting out-ttyype, called Juliet’s Balcony after the world famous love story of Romeo and Juliet.

An A nother kind, called yangtai, very popular in China, was also prevalent. This balcony is above the porch, so one has to stick out one’s head in order to look to the sides.

A VIEW VIEW FFIT IT FOR FOR A KING KING Traditional plastic art in Western balcony

Hanoi architecture under the French had three sttyyles; ‘neo-classic’ (1900 – 1920, most notably, the Opera House), ‘Indo-Chinese’ (1925 – 1930, most notably the Indo-Chinese College), and ‘modern’ (after 1930, such as the Ministry of Science and Technologgyy).

Each ttyype of balcony has its own kind of handrail, distinct in shape and design, although each is made of the same four main materials: ceramics, concrete, iron and wood. The banister design of each house ref lects both its owner’s taste and social standing.

Allmost all handrails have the house owner‘s name in capital letters A cast or carved on the banister. Perhaps that was the house owner’s delicate way to express his pride in the properttyy An A nother ttyypical feature of old Hanoi handrails is the traditional designs, even when the owner was French. Typical designs are: clouds and waves, representing a prosperous life and good fortune, seal-ttyype inscriptions such as ‘Happiness – Fortune – Longevittyy’ expressing major aspirations in life, an old coin with a square hole at the center and iron rope, intricately woven, a beautiful decoration representing family ties and unittyy.

There are also many Western designs, most notably the art nouveau-infflluenced symmetric leaves and ffllowers design, much loved by the people of Hanoi. The delicate designs with soft curves, slender and voluptuous, twisting and bending, show the harmony between heat, hammer and the eyes of the creator. Villas on Hung Vuong, Dien Bien Phu, Ly Thuong K Kiiet, Hai Ba Trung, Tran Hung Dao streets are proof of how well Vietnamese blacksmiths have mastered new techniques and aesthetics.

Balconies in literature and art

Vu Trong Phung, born and raised in Hanoi, was one of the most famous Vietnamese writers in the 1930s. In his novel ‘A Mythomaniac’ written in 1932, he described a ‘very beautiful and verryy pretttyy’ house on Hang Co (Tran Hung Dao today) street as follows: ‘At dusk, we go out to the balcony to enjoy the evening cool. Lush green trees lining the street and lu uxxuriant grass on the sidewalks make it feel like Eden on earth.’

Once, standing on a breezy balcony, the marvelous writer Nguyen Tuan, getting a glimpse of a person carrying green rice ffllakes, got the idea for the most fantastic piece about the green rice f lakes. The balconies are one of those heartwarming treats of Hanoi, just as much as those green ffllakes.

Artist Nguyen Trung Tin, who lived all his life in Hanoi, had a series of balcony paintings, most notably the ‘Balcony’ and ‘Balcony and lotus’ pieces. The balconies in Nguyen Trung Tin’s art ref lect the evolution of Vietnamese vision and values.

Am A mong the photos of early X XX X century, a keen eye would see that the best ones were taken from a balcony. The height and open space gives the photographer a view which is both panoramic and intimate, where heaving tile roofs come alive like the people living under them.

A long time ago, whenever I looked up, I used to see somebody standing on a balcony gazing at the street life. What a nostalgic feeling. Today, most of the balconies are obscured behind electric lines and ad signs. Many have been transformed into bathrooms, kitchens and even toilets.

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n Hoang Duong village (a.k.a. Pagoda Village), Son Cong Commune, Ung Hoa District of Hanoi, a famous landmark near the capital, all people, old and young, use only rhymed verses in everryyday life conversations. Moreover, they even use verses to scold and curse each other in conffllicts, to provoke or vex each other in order to engage in a warm, long lasting love.

‘Insulting’ ‘Insulting’ iin n vverses erses

Following a villager’s recommendation, we came to see 71-year-old Mr Le Xuan Sung, the chief poet of Pagoda Village.

Slowly pouring tea, Mr Sung read for us a fragment of the piece he uses to reconcile conffllicting sides, ‘Advise your wife with good words/ Restrain your hubby with reason/ Fighting never solves your

problems/ It’s illegal and destructive...’

Elated, he read for us almost 10 pieces of his own composition. Those verses, with simple yet very delicate folklore wisdom, have helped the people in this village easily and humorously overcome little misunderstandings that can otherwise reduce big castles to ashes.

In the middle of the conversation, the author suddenly heard rhymes verses being spoken next door. So did Mr Sung. He told us, ‘Now that’s what you came for. Mr Tai and Ms Hang are ffiighting again.’ The rhythmic, rhymed sentences in incisive, high-pitched voiced ffllowed like lava, ‘Once upon a time there was a cock/ The whole world heard it crowing/ It sure makes everyone deaf/ Stewed, it may be good with some wine.’

Poetry repels social evil

The village chief Mr Cao Van Huy told us, ‘Pagoda village is also called the Village of Poetry, because, old or young, man or woman, learned people living far away or farmers smeared in mud, everybody can improvise verses. Maybe that’s why among our 1,000 heads, nobody is involved in social evils. In everyday socializing, people use calm and decent language. They are helpful to each other, encouraging each other to work hard, live with optimism, and use poetry to remedy the fatigue after a day in the fields.’

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Just as the female voice stopped, a male, no less sharp voice slammed back, ‘I hear a cock crowing/ or maybe a cow, a buffalo/ No, my neighbor only has a dog.’ Seeing me completely stunned, Mr Sung laughed, ‘Mr Tai and Ms Hang are neighbors. They have a quarrel over the fence, and ffiight every now and then. They only ffiight with verses, but as you may have noticed, the words are quite pricking.’

Ms Nguyen Thi Nu, once famed for her verses which incited village boys, com mm ments on the vexing verses of Pagoda Village, ‘Here you won’t hear people curse each other, couples ffiight, or parents scolding their child.

When a conffllict occurs, they use verses to argue, to express displeasure, to retort. To be able to do that, one mu ust remain calm, moderate to measure everryy word, so as to

C CULTURE ULTURE maake the opponent’s guts churn. The better one maasters one’s temper, the softer the voice. It can be so soft that outsiders may take it for an artistic performance. The target person, however vexed though he maay be, has to recognize the wit. That is art.’

The village elders consider the custom of using verses to scold and curse each other as a mental nutrient for Pagoda villagers. Scolding verses are jeering and mocking, but the behavior is well-cultured.

It may sound strange, but even the village kiids can enjoy the beauttyy of improvisation. k It is the cultural specialttyy of the place.

Ms Nu said, ‘I remember, once a wife went looking for her husband at a gamb bling

Cao Duc Thi (born in 1953) and Mrs Nguyen Thi Toi from Phuong Tu Commune, Ung Hoa District.

As the story goes, at 21, Mr Thi was seriously ill, and then he became paralytic.

Not giving up his aspirations for life, Mr Thi struggled to overcome the difffiiculttyy. Once, his younger sister brought home Miss Toi from a neighboring village. Mr Thi immediately fell for her. But as she was reputed to be a playgirl, Mr Thi said despising verses, ‘Today’s girls are so unworthy/ Dancing, hugging, looking horny/ Rocking the butt and rolling the eyes/ and so they go night after night.’ Miss Toi rolled her eyes and showed her sharp

started by mocking each other. Now, far ffrrom his beloved, the man realized the ffu ull force of the verses that he invented without knowing their depth. He begaan sending his calls of love to newspapers and the national radio station.

Heaven heard his voice. One day Toi just happened to have read to his words, ‘Needles can mend a shirt/ What else can mend my heart?’ and ‘Even the moon can befriend with stars/ Tell me, oh moon, when will my wounds scar? You, celestial, can move in the sk kyy/ I can’tt but wish to hear my sweetheart’s sigh...’ The woman in Toi woke up, and she rushed back to him, uncaring of her family’s opinion.

table. Seeing him there, she got mad and poured out, “Father sinks in the whirlpool/ has fun at night, dreams of cards all day/ Mother and kids have to go away/ because the house is on mortgage.’ The hubby gave tit for tat, ‘Who wouldn’t love the fun of gambling/ Wh ho wouldn’tt love the rhyme of a ffu ull house/ Winner’s wife shows off her bling bling/ Loser’s wife goes on lamenting!’

Hearing the couple ffiight, the host came out, ‘Woman, how dare you make noise/ From now on my doors are shut/ It’s not a place for improper nuts!’ After that the husband never dared to go there to gamble again.”

With great joy and dign nittyy, Ms Nu goes on, ‘To us Pagoda villagers, ethics is sacred.

In the past, misbehaving children were taken to the communal house for punishment. Parents who mistreat their children were also sneered at in verses.

Whipping was gradually replaced by educational poems.’

tongue, ‘Today’s giirls yield to no one/ Dancing, hip-hop like everryyone/ Just now and then, just to relax/ It’s no big deal, don’t make a fuss.’

Miss Toi didn’t know why after that she came to Mr Thi more and more often. They sparred with verses everryy time. And neither of them can remember when it started. Mr Thi began saying love verses, ‘You come to me a spring evening/ Grass on the dyke waves as you walk/ Your shoulders blossom lavender/ You smell of home, you smell of life, my dear,’ or ‘Stop the wind, sweep away the clouds/ Let my heart run free, hap and stout...’

Admiring the strong-hearted, romantic, paralyzed man, Miss Toi fell deeper and deeper in love.

She recalls, ‘That evening, sharing those intimate, soul elevating verses, Mr Thi and I vowed that we were destined for each other.’

But as Thi was incapacitated, Toi’s family was vehemently against their coupling. Unable to convince her k kiin, T ran away in despair, without leaving an trace. A Allone with uncertain love, not on did Thi’s feelings not fade, they grew w stronger and stronger. They had

To this day, having been through all the hardships of life, with their children grown up and having stable jobs, Mrs Toi still considers her husband still the best man in the world. They go on making verses, and she brings them to the villagee’s chief poet every Thursday to broadcast on the commune’s loudspeaker. In the evenings neighbors hear Mr Thi reciting his poems.

Sitting on his side, Mrs Toi writes down on a sheet of paper, ‘I gave you a ffllower/ You pinned it on your hair/ That’s pretttyy, like a song/ or like a rising sun...’

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‘‘Mocking’ Mocking’ tto o incite incite llove ove

Pagoda villagers invent verses not only for fun, or to scold each other. They also use this to express feelings. Talking of love in Pagoda village, the elders spare no words to praise the poetic relationship between Mr

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lmost every Co Tu village has a guol house in the middle. In the Co Tu language, ‘guol’ means communal.

So, the guol house is the house that people in a village share for communittyy activities.

In the minds of the Co Tu people, the guol house is a sacred place, because it is the living space of their ancestors and deities. It is also where they conduct meetings, rituals and ceremonies, and keep the village’s most valuable possessions.

The Co Tu people are also called Gao, Ha, Phuong and Catang. They live in the mountainous areas of mid-Vietnam and

museum of the Co Tu traditional art of sculpture. The art found in guol is quite rich and diverse, expressing spontaneous perception of nature, the world of trees and animaals, and the everryyday life of the Co Tu people.

The front and back wooden boards and the transverse beams inside the guol house are the ideal places for Co Tu folk artists to create their works of art.

Among the themes expressed in guol, monkeys verryy often have a prominent and lively presence.

The Co Tu monkeys may be carved from a log, or carrvved in relieves on wooden boards.

Monkey reliefss on wall boards

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A field of buckwheat, Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province, 2014 Photo: Do Huu Tien

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The food that saved a people, buckwheat also adds colour to life ach flower is just a purple dot, but myriads of them make a colourful carpet covering entire rocky plateaus of Ha Giang.

Regarding the origin of this plant, a legend has been passed down for generations among the people of Ha Giang. Once upon a time, a rice fairy and a maize fairy went down to sow their seeds on earth. They also spread the husks and hila left at the bottom of their bags in the gorges between mountains. Ha Giang people harvested the rice and corn and were well fed for a while. But famine came again when it was all gone. Desperately, the people went searching for food again, and they found a kind of triangular starchy seed that tasted just as good as rice and corn. It saved them from imminent death.

At first, Ha Giang people cultivated this plant because it had nutritional value. But, as their quality of living improved, they began to use it beautify their lives. They now grow it

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everywhere, even on rocky slopes and on roadsides. As the season comes, the land brightens up under the red, pink, white and green ornaments of blossoming brocade.

The tiny flowers have a rusty, unpleasant smell. Standing alone, they are hardly beautiful.

But a vast blanket of them can heat up dry, cold rays of winter sun and make the harsh rocky ground look soft, even fluffy.

When the flowers fade completely, Ha Giang people rush to harvest them to make cakes, wines and teas. They can make from buckwheat any sweets that others make from wheat or rice. Buckwheat wine is a little sweet, with a touch of bitterness, very smooth and also can very quickly make you drunk.

The buckwheat flower seasons fall in April and May in Cao Bang Province and in October and November in Ha Giang and Lao Cai provinces.

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The Vietnam Museum of Historryy was one of the earliest established, based on what was then the Louis Finot Museum of the École Française d'Extrême-Orient, built in 1929 and opened in 1932. The building was designed as a work of art, a special architectural edifice which harmoniously combined Oriental and Occidental sttyyles and elements of expression. In 1958, the Vietnamese government offfiicially took over this cultural treasure, adding content and transforming it from a museum of Eastern culture into the Vietnam Museum of History. On Sep. 3, 1958, the Museum was opened to receive visitors.

The Vietnam Museum of Revolution was based in the building of the Indo-China Chamber of Commerce, built by the French in 1917. In 1954, after the North of Vietnam was liberated, the government under Chairman Ho Chi Minh decided to start collecting content on the history of Vietnam since the mid- 19th century to showcase in this building as the Vietnam Museum of Revolution. The Museum was opened Jan. 6, 1959. These were the top and verryy ffiirst Museums of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

The Vietnam National Museum of History inherited all the assets and over half a centurryy of expertise and success of the Vietnam Museum of Historryy and the Vietnam Museum of Revolution. The two museums have done a great job of content collection and classiffiication, museum management, staff development and building relations with other museums, both domestic and international. The vast volume of assets that the Museum now possesses includes over 200 thousand documents, pictures and artefacts ref lecting the Vietnam V ietnam N National ational M Museum useum o off H History istory f low of national history from stone age to modern 1 Trang Trang Tien Tien St, St, Hanoi Hanoi / 216 216 Tran Tran Quang Quang Khai Khai St, St, Hanoi Hanoi times, among which there are many national Tel: T el: (04) (04) 3824-1384 3824-1384 - Website: Website: www.baotanglichsu.vn www.baotanglichsu.vn treasures and many of the rarest, most valuable 8 a.m. a m to to n noon oon aand nd 1.30 1 30 p p.m. m to to 5 p p.m. m eevery very d day ay antique collections as compared to similar except Monday of the first week of each month.

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We chaired some major projects such as ‘Content Building and Showcasing at Vietnam National Museum of Historryy.’ We sent our staff to training courses both in the country and abroad. The indoor and outdoor displays are constantly updated with new content and improved with advanced technologgyy and modern exhibition sttyyles in order to create the best possible effect and satisffyy higher and higher requirements of the public.

Signiffiicantly, the Vietnam National Museum of History is one of the few national museums of Vietnam that has achieved resounding success in its exhibitions abroad, promoting the country and the people of Vietnam through national heritage, helping the international communittyy have better, more complete understanding of the historryy and culture of Vietnam.

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he commander stands straight and tall on his pedestal, his sword partly drawn. His uniform is from a former age. The lifelike statue of Nguyen Trung Truc guards the entrance to his house-shrine. I am in the town of Rach Gia in Kien Giang Province for the week-long October festival in honor of the hero, a Vietnamese leader who fought the French takeover of Vietnam in the nineteenth century.

In the long Vietnamese tradition of venerating heroes, the greater pantheon of those who fought the Chinese and Mongol invaders over the centuries is known to all. Tran Hung Dao, the Trung sisters Hai Ba Trung, Le Loi, Nguyen Trai and others appear as names of streets, schools and on a myriad of institutions. The lesser pantheon is made up of heroes, statesmen and scholars from later periods whose veneration and reputations have fflluctuated over the centuries with the changes in dynasties and regimes.

Nguyen Trung Truc’s place, however, seems secure. A Allthough his festival includes parades, speeches by dignitaries and many special evvents, this is a hero that belongs to the people, and the heart of the festival takes place in the streets.

Several days before the festival begins, an ad-hoc market is set up where used clothes from all over the world are sold at rock-bottom prices. My Vietnamese colleague and I spent one morning looking through stall afftter stall of men’s shirts. The labels from France, Italy, Russia, Japan and a host of other countries were fascinating with their different languages and sizes. With prices ranging ffrrom VND20,000 for well-worn shirts to VND70,000 for better qualittyy dress shirts,we

HISTORY HISTORY decided to buy ttw wo for luck. Given the difffferent ssyystems of sizing, there was nothing we could do but trryy them on.

The next day we dismissed class early and headed with a group of students to the shrine. The streets around were ffiilled with tables, with hammocks strung everryywhere. The present building is built on the site of earlier shrines going back to the 1800’s when locals covertly honored Nguyen Trung Truc in spite of French repression. It is in the ancient Chinese house form of one wide room in front and two smaller rooms behind. Passing the hero’s commanding statue, we entered the main room.

The shrine was ornately decorated and an arch of yellow chrysanthemums surrounded the altar. Incense filled the packed room like a gray cloud as hundreds of people offered prayers and petitions to their hero. Nguyen Trung Truc’s help is considered especially efffiicacious, since he surrendered his life voluntarily in exchange for hostages held by the French.

We drifted through the crowd to the back rooms which are ffiilled with artifacts, mementos from Truc’s life and paintings of the battles in which he led the people. A large diorama depicts his burning of a French ship at Nhat Tao village. A painting shows the leveling of the French ramparts at Rach Gia. The French soon retook the site and executed him on October 27, 1868.

We returned to the streets, which had been turned into a huge outdoor dining room with tables everryywhere. A volunteer led us to a large round table for twelve. As we sipped our tea and talked, one of the festival organizers approached and greeted us in excellent English. He answered our questions and explained that over eight hundred volunteers had worked and were still working to prepare the 170,000 free vegetarian meals they expected to serrvve during the week. O Ovver ffiive hundred tons of produce and foodstuffs had been donated by local merchants and others farther afield. We were served a variettyy of traditional dishes and the food was quite good.

Pilgrims come from all over the province and neighboring

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provinces as well. Five hundred hammocks were strung along the streets, and we were told that more than five hundred more were available at other shrines and temples through hout the cittyy for those with no place to rest or sleep. While the festival primarily serves the poor, nearly everyone in Rach Gia tries to eat at least one meal at the festival in honor of Nguyen Trung Truc. The volunteers feel they are serving the people in the spirit of their hero as he would have done.

Beginning with the Trung sisters’ revolt in 40 AD, the Vietnamese have fought foreign invaders for nearly ttw wo thousand years. Their indomitable spirit is supported by the active memorryy and veneration of their heroes, and they u un nite with their past to ffiight for a betttter ffu uture.

An A ncient legends tell of the Trung sisters and others who reappeared centuries after their deaths to ffiight for the people against the foreign invaders. I was told that some of the local people believe Nguyen Tru un ng Truc will also return if Vietnam is again attacked ffrrom outside. May Vietnam always have such heroes as Nguyen Trung Truc!

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TThe he m man an h pushed hd who the sea back The altar of Nguyen Cong Tru Photo: Vu Duc Phuong

Incense smoke is always f loating in Nguyen Cong Tru Temple at Quang Thien Commune (Kim Son, Ninh Binh Province). Generations of descendants never forget the deeds of the ancestor who pushed back the sea for new settlements. Especially, at a time when China is trying to assert its possession of the East Sea, Nguyen Cong Trru u’s legacy is increasingly instilling in today’s generation the sense of honor, patriotism and determination needed to defend the heritage built by their ancestors.

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ien Hai District of Thai Binh and K Kiim Son District of Ninh Binh are the land that 200 years ago Nguyen Cong Tru, with his impoverished followers, expanded toward the sea for new settlements. With the same spirit, many seashore communities continue expanding the land seaward.

Mr Nguyen Quang Dao, an elderly neighbor of the temple, said, the area was notorious with devastating tidal waves.

But Nguyen Cong Tru and his people were relentless. The swampy, marshy land didn’t yield to people’s moving and dykebuilding, but neither did the people give up. A genius organizer and leader, with 63 recruiters and 12,000 pairs of strong hands. Nguyen Cong Tru accomplished building the Kim Son sea dyke in just over a year, and in the 10th year of Minh Mang reign, Kim Son district was officially established.

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Nguyen Cong Tru was an outstanding planner and builder of irrigation systems.

First, he connected An River with Can River to get fresh water. Then, to every big village or two small ones, he built roads and dug canals to ffllush future f loods and wash the unbalanced ph, and to optimize land use for paddies. The roads and the canals were built at the same time. Boundaries were defined for every new settlement. Dwelling and paddy areas were separated. The life of new settlers quickly stabilized. A An nd so, only a few years after Nguyen Cong Tru brought his people here, Kim Son became a prosperous area with fertile land, advanced irrigation and healthy people.

Nguyen Binh, a newsman who came with me to Nguyen Cong Tru Temple said, ‘Nguyen Cong Tru was so wise to have advised the Nguyen court to name the two new districts K Kiim Son (Gold Mountain) and Tien

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Hai (Silver Sea). The depth of our ancestors’ patriotism was inffiinite.’

As the birthplace of the Vietnamese petrol and gas industry, Tien Hai today is a golden land, spearheading the economy of Thai Binh Province.

Kim Son currently has 27 communes, sharing an area of 213 km2. From the 12,000 pioneers, its population today has grown to over 200,000 people. At the same time, Tien Hai has a town and 34 communes on an area of 226 km2, and a population of 203,000 people.

200 years ffrrom the time Nguyen Cong Tru came here to make new land and settlee, the Kim Son people have expanded their dykes 7 more times, pushed back the sea and made their land longer and wider.

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he songs about Nha Trang carry the deep emotions that artists devote to this land. Even the name Nha Trang feels so soft. Anyone who has ever come once to this beautiful coastal city on the south shore of Mid-Vietnam will always remember the feeling of peace and tenderness with which it fills their hearts.

Boasting one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Nha Trang is the centre of Khanh Hoa province, the land of agar and sea of swallow nests. The city seems to rise up on the calm water with the golden disk of the sun. People meet, discuss matters of life and date on the beach. They exchange a few words while walking down to the water, and that’s enough to feel the bond.

In a small town like this, everybody knows one another, more or less. As a visitor, you can hire a bicycle to explore the nooks and crannies of the city life. Or, you can also hire a pedicab and have a nice conversation with a volunteer guide who knows and loves what you seek to learn more about.

Nha Trang’s sea is stunning in the long sunny season. The blue constantly changes its shades. The rainy season is very short. Rain f lli h l i i h lik h Th d f f lli

Red Rock. Heading south, one can drop by the Bao Dai Palace, Institute of Oceanography, or take a boat ride to the famous islands of Tri Nguyen, Vinpearl Land, Silkworm Rock, Black Rock, One Rock, and Fishing Hamlet. In Nha Trang Bay, one can be one with the elements, contemplate birds’ f light, sit in silence with a fishing rod, or indulge in the best food the sea has to offer. One can also go upstream the Nha Trang River with cool winds blowing from all sides to enjoy the idyllic countryside with ceramics and mat making villages amongst paddy fields and lush banana and coconut gardens. Hot mineral water at the Tower of the Lady will wash away the fatigue and anxiety of city life. Food is good and healthy no matter how much one spends or where one prefers to sit. The choice can be popular but elaborate items, with fresh sea produce, or much sought-after swallow nests and other expensive delicacies.

Nha Trang is constantly changing, yet remains as charming as ever. High-rises, high-speed vehicles, night clubs and fashionable wear should never change the goodness human nature, which is just a part of Mother Nature itself. Nha Trang is beautiful and lovely because the people and the nature express themselves in unison.

Many different cultures and religions have found a way to become one single source of life energy here. Poems have been written, songs have been composed about this land and people, but the inspiration will never expire. Instead, it will only spread far and wide in the time of globalization. More and more people will have a chance to come to know and love this corner of the earth and Nha T ill b h i ll f h hil h i h b

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onkey Island, also known as Hon Lao, in the midst of Nha Phu lagoon, Khanh Hoa Province, has been dubbed the ‘green fairryy’ bobbing in the sea. This 25 ha island features Long Phu Tourist Centre, which provides scuba diving, scooter rental, and parachute services. Most of the island is covered by primeval forest. O Ovver 1,000 monkeys live here. They are taken care of by the Long Phu staff.

The centre often organizes funny monkey shows.

The photo reportage was made on the occasion of Lunar New Year of Monkey (2016) at Long Phu Tourist Centre. On board the Long Phu cruiser, tourists feel one with the sk kyy and the sea in anticipation of seeing the beautiful island.

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t’s one of the best expressions of the gentle power of Mother Nature. It’s where one’s visions and dreams can be born. According to some, it’s the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam and one of the top falls of the world. A tour to Ban Gioc Falls could certainly fulffiill one’s desire for a fresh and energetic notion of paradise.

Ban Gioc, or Duc Thien – Ban Uoc Double Falls, as the Chinese call it, is a cascading fall on Quay Son River on the border between Vietnam and China.

It is significant, not only as a symbol of national sovereignttyy, but also as an important destination for Vietnam tourism.

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tive in different ways according to the seasons.

During the dry season from October to May, Ban Gioc is elegantly shy, like a goddess who’s just descended to earth and is still abashed at worldly scenerryy. The clear blue water in summer urges one to take a dip to be one with the sounds and ffllow.

In rainy season from June to September, however, Ban Gioc is abundant and formidable. It rumbles and throws up myriads of water particles that form a misttyy cloud around it. Seasonal rains may make your way ay less comfortable, but having arrived, you will ffiind what you see is worth your while all the same.

From Hanoi to Ban Gioc, a 370 km distance, you can take a motorbike, a bus or a car.

Each choice has its own advantages. A bike would give you more ffllexibilittyy in terms of itinerarryy. You can stop anywhere you feel like, and along the way there are so many sights you will want to contemplate and engrave in your memory. You can also take a bus. The bus fare from My Dinh, Luong Yen bus terminal to Ban Gioc is between 190 and 210k.

There are hotels and low-budget inns at Trung Khanh To ow wnship and Cao Bang Cittyy, both of which are near to Ban Gioc. The room rate at an inn can range bettw ween 150k and 300k depending on the qualittyy.

A trip to Ban Gioc offers you the choice to visit some other famous destinations such as Nguom Ngao cave, Pac Bo cave – Lenin creek, Thang Hem Lake, etc.

Pac Bo is a cave in a big lime stone mountain, with a small creek, named Lenin by Uncle Ho as he was passing near its entrance on a rugged slope. In the dim light inside the cave, one can see-though not clearly-a line written on the stone wall, ‘February the 8th, 1941.’ That was the day Ho moved into this

dampened little cave, deep in a gorge and forgotten by God and people. Lenin is a crystal clear creek, reffllecting the blue of the skies and the lush meditative green of the surrounding forests.

Nguom Ngao Cave is about 3 km from Ban Gioc, the gut of a mountain in Trung Khanh District of Cao Bang. Its total length is 2144m, with 3 main entrances, Nguom Ngao, Nguom Lom and Ban Thuon. Deep inside, it has stalactites and stalagmites of all shapes and sizes that can ignite even the weakest imagination, and a gurgling creek that makes it surreal and one of a k kiind.

Lake Thang Hen is a fresh water lake in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, Cao Bang Province. In Tay language the name means ‘bee belly’, because seen from above, it has the shape of a bee’s belly. The lake and the scenery around it have inspired a legend that is told to those who visit it.

The scenic lake Thang Hen

Cao Bang also has many historical sites that you can visit. They tell the contributions of the land and the people of Cao Bang to the cause of the nation, contributions that resonate in the visitors’ heart.

Cao Bang is a frontier of our country. So to avoid possible problems one should bring all the necessary personal papers. A ffiirst aid kit would help in case you get scratched while hiking the mountains and forests. A light jacket can shield you from the heat of mid-day son and the chill of the evenings.

Come to Cao Bang and Ban Gioc falls where you will feel as though you are seeing paradise right in front of you. You will see that it is irresistible, even to the most hardened hearts. Hit the road now!

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Paris Ballet 11 June ‘Paris Ballet par VPBank’ will be shown on 11 June at the Vietnam National Convention Centre, 57 Pham Hung St, Tu Liem District, Hanoi. It featurees excerpts ffrrom nine ballets: Roland Petit’s ‘Carmen’, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskkyy’s ‘The Nutcracker’, Adolphe Adam’s ‘Giselle’, Marius Petipa’s ‘Don Quiixxote’, Jerome Robbins’ ‘In the Night’, José Martinez’s ‘Children of Paradise’, Ivan Favier’s ‘No, I Don’t Regret Anything’, Roland Petit’s ‘Proust or the Heart's Intermissions’, and A An ngelin Preljocaj’s ‘The Park’.

The classical part of ‘Paris Ballet par VPBank’ will be accompanied by live music performed by the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. World-renowned French pianist Henri Barda will also take part, playing Chopin for ‘In the Nigh ht’.

Art from the ‘Seoul’ Till 17 June

Come to a spiritual world 9, 11,, 23 and 25 June The exhibition ‘Ancient Seoul and Korean traaditional folk paintings’ is on at the Korean Cultural Centre till 17 June. It includes more than 40 royal fork and traditional folk paintings and Korean traditional crafftts depicting Korean daily and spiritual life. There will be a presentation by artist Jung Seung Hui, who contributes to the development and heritage of traditional folk paintings.

Korean Cultural Centre, 49 Nguyen Du St, Hanoi. Tel: (04) 3944-5980. Opening hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1.30 p.m-6 p.m.

Market photos Till 20 June

A collection of Long Bien market photoos, taken over three years with the guidance of Vietnam in Focus tour leader and photographer Colm Pierce, is on display at 46 Hang Vai St, Hanoi till 20 June. Freee entrryy.

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‘Four Palaces’, a 45-minute performance of a spirit medium’s rituals worshipping the Mother Goddess, combines the effects of sound and light. The shows are on at 6 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. on 9, 11, 23 and 25 June at the Worker’s Theatre, 42 Trang Tien St, Hanoi.

Tickets from VND125,000 to VND295,000.

Musique and Musik 10 June A night of French and German music will be performed at 8 p.m. on 10 June at Hanoi Opera House with conductor Dong Quang Vinh and the artists ffrrom Orchestra of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet.

Tickets: From VND200,000 to VND500,000. Tickets are available at Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien St, Hoan K Kiiem Dist., Hanoi or book online at ww w ww w w.tickettvvn.com.

Noted conductor to lead VNSO concert 25 June A concert with conductoor Honna Tetsuji, tuba artist Truong Tan Sang, violin soloist Tran

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Le Quang Tien, clarinet soloist Nguyen Manh Linh and the artists from the Vietnam National Symphony Orcchestra will be performed at 8 p.m. on 25 June at Vietnam National Academy of Music, 77 Hao Nam St, Hanoi.

Tickets: From VND200,000 to VND500,000. Tickets are available at Hanoi Operaa House, 1 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi or book online at ww w ww w w.tickettvvn.com.

Flutist and others to perform 18 June A solo f lute performance by Le Thu Huong will be on at 8 p.m. on 18 June at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi. The show will also have a presentation by violinist Nguyen My Huong, marimba/ xxyylophone artist Doan Mai Huong and pianist Tran Thai Linh. Ticket: VND170,000. Ticket: VND170,000.

Make mine Mozart 21 June A music night of Mozart with conductoor Jeffffrey DouMa, piano soloist Scarlett Zuo and artists from the Orchestra and Yale A Allumni Chorus will be organised at 8 p.m. on 21 June at Hanoi Opera House.

Tickets: From VND250,000 to VND600,000. Tickets are available at Hanoi Operaa House, 1 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi or book online at ww w ww w w.tickettvvn.com.

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Get healthy 11 June On an occasion of ‘Global Wellness Day’, 11 June, Indochine Palace Hotel will held an event ffrrom 5 p.m. with many activities, including a 5-km run, instructions about vegetarian food, yoga posture, organic garden, martial arts by professional instructors and music performances.

Indochine Palace Hotel, 1055A A Hung Vuong St, Hue. Tel: (054) 3936-666

Yes to the dress Till 12 June The Museum of Culture in Hue is displaying severaal examples of ao dai, a collection of Thai Kim Lan, and daily objects of Vietnam till 12 June. They aree arranged in a multimedia room combining with video installations too tell the stories of each ao dai.

Museum of Culture Hue, 23-25 Le Loi St, Hue. Free entrance.

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‘La Vie - Colour Me Run’ 25 June Following up the successful events in 2015, La Vie Colour Me Run will come back for the third edition at Asia Park, Hai Chau Dist., Danang on 25 June.

This year, the event with IMAGINA message will be visualized through the art of origami. A Alll participants can expect to fully experience a colourffu ul 5-kilometre jog, walk or run and enjoy being doused head to tooe in different colours at each kilometre. A Affter the race, there will be musical entertainment and many kinds of activities at the ffiinish line. Booking via w ww ww w w.ticketboxx.vn at VND450,000.

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Let’s go fly a kite!

May to September

A kite festival is held by The Cliffff Resort & Residences ffrrom Tuesday to Saturday between May and September at Ong Dia Beach, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet Cittyy, Binh Thuan Province. It features hundreds of kkiites with a variettyy of colours, shapes and sizes. Besides this, there are many activities on the beach including kayaking, surffiing and building sandcastles.

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Southern fruits festival Till 9 June

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Where I’m from Till 22 June

The exhibition ‘Hometown’ by Nguyen Thanh Binh, including 15 lacquer paintings, will be exhibited till 22 June at Craig Thomas Gallerryy, 165 Calmette, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh Cittyy. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturd day 11 a.m. too 6 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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‘Haydn & Brahms’ 19 June Conductor Honna Tetsuji will bring audiences a music night of Joseph Haydn and Johannes Brahms on 19 June at Opera House, 7 Lam Son Squaree, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh Cittyy, tel: (08) 3829-9976. Ticket: VND150,000.

Southern Fruits Festival will be held at the Suoi Tien Theme Park, in Dist.9, Ho Chi Minh Cittyy, till 9 June. The event includes many different kinds of Vietnamese ffrruits and put on sale with promotions up to 40 per cent discount.

Local residents and tourists will be able to learn more about safe fruit traaders while experienced chefs and barteenders will get creative with local fruits.

Taking it to the streets Every Saturday and Sunday There is an event of street food and music performance everryy Saturday and Sunday at the Youth Cultural House, 4 Pham Ngoc Thach St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh Cittyy. The event starts ffrrom 3 p.m. till 10 p.m. Free entrance.

M MEKONG EKONG D DELTA ELTA Cham Cham c celebration elebration 1155 to to 17 17 July July AC Cham ham festival festival will will ttake ake p place lace from fro 15 to 17 July in An G Giang iang P Province, rovince, with with tthe he p participation articipation of 11 provinces and cities cities w where here C Cham ham ccommunities ommunities rreside esid including Danang, Quang Quang Nam, Nam, B Binh inh D Dinh, inh, P Phu hu Y Yen, e n, N Ninh in Thuan, Binh Thuan, Dong Dong Nai, Nai, Tay Tay N Ninh, inh, B Binh inh P Phuoc, huoc, A An n Giang and Ho Chi Minh City.

City. T The he eevent vent features features Cham Cham traditional traditio performances, festive activities, activvities, ccostume ostume sshow, how, exhibitions, exhibitions, introduction of Cham specialities specialities and and ssport port competitions. competitions.

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IIndochine ndochine P Palace alace

105A Hung Vuong St, Hue Tel: (054) 3936‐666 Email: info@indochinepalace.com ww ww w.indochinepalace.com Indochine Palace in Hue is offering a ‘Summer Package’ at VND2,400,000 per room per night with breakfast and dinner. The package is valid till 31 October.

A La La C Carte arte Da Da N Nang ang

200 Vo Nguyen Giap St, Son Tra Dist, Danang Tel: (0511) 3959‐555 A La Carte Da Nang Beachfront Hotel is offering a ‘Summer Break Package’ until 30 September at VND3,385,000 per room per night (booking minimum 2 nights). The package includes breakfast, a Vietnamese set menu at Fishca Restaurant, round trip shuttle bus to Hoi An or Ba Na, complimentary see off airport shuttle bus and a 60-minute spa treatment at Spice Spa.

H Hoi oi A An n River River TTown own Hotel Hotel

29 Thoai Ngoc Hau St, Cam Pho Ward, Hoi An Tel: (0510) 3924‐924 ww ww w.hoianrivertown.com Hoi An River Town Hotel has just opened in May with comfortable 76 rooms, fitness centre and swimming pool. The four-star hotel is located near Ancient Hoi An Town.

On the occasion of opening, it is offering a promotion at VND1,144,000 ($52) per room per night for two, including a tw wo-hour bicycle ride with tour guide and a four-course Vietnamese lunch or dinner for those who book at least two nights. It is valid till 20 June.

Bich Bich Dao Dao Boutique Boutique

8 Trieu Viet Vuong St, Ward 4, Dalat Tel: (063) 3822‐753 ww ww w.bichdaoboutique.com

Bich Dao Boutique, in Dalat, is offering a promotion at VND940,000 per room per night till 30 July.

LLotte otte LLegend egend Hotel Hotel SSaigon aigon

2A‐4A Ton Duc Thang St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823‐3333

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Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon is offering a ‘Weekend Package’ for Vietnamese and expatriates residing in Vietnam valid until 31 October.

This package starts from VND2,490,000++per room per night, breakfast and a 10 per cent discount on food & beverage.

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Angsana Angsana Lang Lang Co Co Resort Resort

Cu Du Village, Loc Vinh Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province Tel: (054) 3695‐800 Angsana Lang Co Resort is offering a ‘Fun-filled Getaway Package’ at VND7,000,000 per room for two nights with breakfast, airport transfer by shuttle, a 10 per cent off on food and beverage, spa and recreational activities. It is valid till 22 December.

La La R Residence esidence Hue Hue Hotel Hotel & Spa Spa

5 Le Loi St, Hue Tel: (054) 3837‐475 ww w ww.la‐residence‐hue.com Le Spa, at the La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa, offers a ‘Summer Retreat’ in June. It costs VND700,000 for a 45-minute massage, VND850,000 for a 60-minute massage and VND800,000 for a 50-minute facial treatment.

Allezboo Allezboo Beach Beach Resort Resort & Spa Spa

8 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3743‐777 www.allezboo.com Allezboo Resort & Spa has a promotion starting at VND1,450,000 per room per night in a Gardenview Deluxe Room with breakfast. It is valid till 15 October.

SSeahorse eahorse Resort Resort & Spa Spa

Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3847‐507 www.seahorseresortvn.com Seahorse Resort & Spa is offering vouchers at VND1,999,000 including a one-night stay for two in a Deluxe Room, breakfast, lunch or hot pot, a 30 per cent discount on spa service and up to 10 per cent discount on food and beverage. It is valid till 31 October.

TThe he C Cliff liff Resort Resort & Residences Residences

Zone 5, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3719‐111 www.thecliffre resort.com.vn

Golden Golden Sand Sand Resort Resort & Spa Spa Hoi Hoi An An

Thanh Nien Road, Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3927‐555 ww w ww.goldensandhoian.com Golden Sand Resort & Spa Hoi An is running a ‘Summer Escape Package’ till 30 September. The cost is VND4,144,000++ per room for two nights including breakfast, a 20 per cent off on spa, a 20 per cent off on food and a 10 per cent off on laundry.

D Diamond iamond Bay Bay Resort Resort & Spa Spa

Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd, Phuoc Ha, Phuoc Dong Dist., Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3711‐711 ww w ww.diamondbayresort.vn

Diamond Bay Resort & Spa is offering a promotion with the price starting from VND2,930,000 per room per night with breakfast. It runs till 31 December.

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The Cliff Resort & Residences has a promotion, ‘Hello Sunny’ at VND3,999,000 per Azul Garden View room for two nights. It runs till 31 October..

Dalat Dalat Edensee Edensee Resort Resort

Tuyen Lam Lake, Zone VII.2, Dalat Tel: (063) 3831‐515 www.dalatedensee.com Dalat Edensee Resort is running a twonight package, ‘Discover Dalat Edensee’ at VND4,400,000 per room for two with breakfast, dinner and a choice of archery training course or kayaking to explore Tuyen Lam Lake. It costs VND1,650,000 for an extra night. The package is valid till 30 September.

M MGallery Gallery LLa aV Veranda eranda Resort Resort Phu Phu Quoc Quoc Tran Hung Dao St, Ward 7, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island Tel: (077) 3982‐988 www.laverandaresorts.com MGallerryy La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc is launching ‘A An n Inspired Summer’ and ‘Verryy Important Kids’ at VND3,265,000++ per night in a Deluxe Garden View. It is valid till 31 October.

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M Melia elia H Hanoi anoi H Hotel otel

44B Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934‐3343

Eastin Eastin G Grand rand Hotel Hotel Saigon Saigon

253 Nguyen Van Troi St, Phu Nhuan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3844‐9222 ww ww w.eastingraandsaigon.com Tung Garden at the Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, is offering a 20 per cent discount through the month of June on food for those who were born in June. The same offer applies in July for those born during that month.

H Hotel otel Nikko Nikko SSaigon aigon

235 Nguyen Van Cu St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3925‐7777

El Patio Restaurant, at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, serves beefsteak imported from US and Australia with prices from VND700,000 to VND1,200,000.

Pullman Pullman Danang Danang Beach Beach Resort Resort

Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Khue My Ward, NguHanh Son District, Danang City Tel: (0511) 3958‐888

In June, Ming Court Restaurant, at the Hotel Nikko Saigon, serves a variettyy of lobster delicacies, including Braaised Lobster with Butter Taiwan style, Stir Fried Lobster with Chili and Garlic Hong Kong style, Stir Fried Lobster Sichuan Style, Stir Fried Lobster with Singapore Sauce, Cantonese-style Braised Lobster with Superior Stock. VND1,350,000++ per dish.

TThe he R Reverie everie SSaigon aigon

Times Square Building, 22‐36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard & 57‐69F Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823‐6688 R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant, at The Reverie Saigon, has Venetian menu including Granchio, Scoglio, Brasato and Risotto. Prices are starting from VND138,000++. On Sundays, enjoy buy one set dinner get a 50-per-cent off on the second.

W Windsor indsor P Plaza laza H Hotel otel

18 An Duong Vuong St, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3833‐6688

In June, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Indian cuisine will be served at Café Central An Dong, at the Windsor Plaza Hotel, including curries, chicken khorma, naan, mutton biriyani and a selection of freshly baked cakes. 558,000++ from Monday to Friday and 628,000++ Saturday and Sunday.

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Sheraton Sheraton Saigon Saigon Hotel Hotel & Towers Towers

88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, HCMC Tel: (08) 3827‐‐2828

Restaurant Epice, at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort, has International buffet dinner every Saturday in June. Highlights include local seafood, Thai green chicken curry, braised beef Massaman, Italian pasta and a varietyy of desserts. VND550,000 including a glass of house wine, beer, juice or soft drink.

VND770,000 including free-f low w house wine, beer, juice and soft drinks.

C Caravelle aravelle Saigon Saigon

19‐23 Cong Truong Lam Son, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823‐4999 Nineteen Buffet Restaurant, at the Caravelle Saigon, has ‘Father’s Day Sunday Brunch’ on 19 June with a wide selection of seafood. The price starts from VND890,000 to VND1,490,000. Dads will receive a one day pass at Kara Fitness.

Enjoy spicy Thai culinarryy every Friday and Saturday in June, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Saigon Café, at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, with a wide range of Thai specialties from ‘Yam nua’ Thai beef salad, ‘Som Tom’ green papaya salad, ‘Yam Ped Yang” spicy grilled duck salad, ‘Thod Mun Goong’ deep-fried shrimp cakes, Pad Thai noodles, ‘Gai Yang’ spiced grilled chicken, ‘Mu Kiew Wan Nua’ pork in green curry, ‘Pla Rad Prik’ deep-fried fish with chili sauce and ‘Tom Yum Kung’ spicy Thai prawn soup. Also, there are many choices of Thai jewel dessert. VND1,200,000++ including free f lowing house wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

In May, Mường Thanh Holiday Ly Son Hotel opened on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, South-Central Vietnam. It features a seven-f loor hotel with 92 standard rooms, four restaurants and bars, two conference rooms with a capacity of 360 seats, spa, fitness centre and outdoor swimming.

Rates may be subject to 5‐per‐cent serrvvice charge and 10‐per‐cent VAT if there is no statement to the contrarryy.

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WHAT W H A T TTHE HE P PAPER APER S SAY AY Hanoi Hanoi restaurant restaurant causes causes bikini bikini row row

People People cast cast votes votes

Thanh T hanh N Nien ien N News, ews, 2222 M May ay Vietnamese people on 22 May cast their votes to choose representatives for the 500-seat National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 term. The election began at 7 a.m. and ran without pause until 7 p.m.

It was organized and supervised by the National Election Council, chaired by Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, chairrw woman for the current National Assembly.

According to the council, of the 870 candidates for seats in the National Assembly, 197 weree nominateed by the central government and 673 nominated by local governments. There are only 11 self-nominated candidates. In Vietnam, the voting age is 18 but one has to be at least 21 to run for offfiice.

Hop-on Hop-on hop-off hop-offff tourist tourist bus bus service serrv vice

Thanh T hanh N Nien ien N News, ews, 2244 M May ay Hop-on hop-off, a cittyy bus service that is popular in many places around the world, has made its debut in Ho Chi Minh Cittyy afftter a siixxmonth trial period.

With a ticket that costs VND199,000 ($8.8) and is valid for 24 hours, tourists can get offff at any destination around the downtown area like Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace.

A tour of the Cho Lon area, a.k.a Chinatown, in District 5, including Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market, costs another VND100,000 ($4.4) if bought in combination or VND149,000 if bought alone.

The buses, which ply ffrrom 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., are equipped with Wi-Fi and audio guides in English, French, Korean and Spanish.

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Tuoi T uoi T Tre re N News, ews, 1122 M May ay Social media was abuzz after a Hanoi restaurant caused a stir with what seemed to be a new uniform for its female wait staff.

On 8 May, photos and videos surfaced on social media that appeared to show waitresses at a restaurant in Cau Giay District wearing bikinis while serving drinks and food to diners.

Local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has expressed its dismay at the incident, saying it has sent a delegation to work with the restaurant and impose appropriate penalties on the owner.

The incident is the second of its kind in just a matter of days. Last week, a staff member at an electronics store, also in Hanoi, was fined 40 million ($1,786) by the department for running an advertising campaign which f louted Vietnamese cultural customs.

The electronics store, received a fine on 6 May over promotional activities involving young women hired by the store to wear bikinis.

H Hotline otline tto o ssupport upport ttourists ourists

Tuoi T uoi T Tre re N News, ews,, 2255 M May ay Authorities in the north-central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh recently announced a hotline to improvve service to tourists.

The hotline includes two phone numbers, (052) 3833399 and (052) 3503399.

Besides accepting feedback regarding local tourism services and ensuring securityy for visitors, the hotline is also intended to support lost-and-found cases and answer questions related to tourism.

3 34 4 fishermen fishermen rescued rescued n near ear H Hoang oang SSa a IIsland sland

Viet V iet N Nam am N News, ews,, 6 M May ay The Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre No 2 (MRCC Da Nang) rescued 34 fishermen from a sunken fishing ship off the Hoang Sa Islands (Paracels) of Vietnam in early May. The crew members from Quang Nam Province were all healthy and uninjured.

The fishing ship was rammed by a Chinese ship near the island around midnight on Tuesday.

The captain said the ship was hit on the side and f looded with water. The crew had to escape on emergency boats. They called for help ffrrom other fishing ships nearby, as well as sending an SOS to the rescue centre.

Online Online p passport assport application application c cuts uts down o nw aiting ttime ime down on waiting

Viet V iet N Nam am N News, ews, 110 0M May ay The online passport application system has made administrative procedures simpler and reduced waiting times and overcrowding at government offices.

HCM City’s Immigration Management Office revealed that time taken for issuance has shrunk to eight days from 15.

After completing the form online, applicants have to go to the office to have their photos taken and attached electronically to the forms.

They can choose to have their passport sent to their home or office and will be told when they can get it.

Online applications account for moree than 80 per cent of around 1,100 applications submitted every day.

The applications can be made at http://xnc.catphcm.bocongan.gov.vn.

Fishermen, Fishermen, llocals ocals suffer suffer iin n wake wake o off fish d eaths fish deaths

Viet V iet N Nam am N News, ews, 1111 M May ay Local residents whose diets rely on seafood and fishermen living along the coast from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien-Hue have been suffering mass fish deaths that occurred in the regional coast in early April.

They have relied on seafood in light of recent reports of meat and vegetable contamination, but the fish deaths ended their last hope for safe food. Those families had to change their diet from seafood to meat.

The avoidance of eating seafood has resulted in a sharp plunge in fish sales at local markets, both big and small. When news of the fish die-off broke, marine fish traders encountered many losses.

Families that run restaurants on local beaches have also complained about losses, as they have receivved no guests for almost a month. They went nearly bankrupt over the fish deaths.

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS S SAPA, APA, H HALONG, ALONG, H HAI AI P PHONG HONG EMERGENCIES EMERGENCIES Police: 113 Fire: 114 Ambulance: 115

SAPA SAPA

(TELEPHONE (TELEPHONE C CODE: ODE: 0 020) 20) Sapa is a former French hill station in northwestern Vietnam, in Lao Cai Province, near the Chinese border.

A number of minority cultures including the H’mong, Dao and Tay live in villages in the countryside around Sapa.

HOTELS, HOTELS, R RESORTS ESORTS Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Cat Cat View Hotel 46 Fan Xi Pang St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3871-946 www.catcathotel.com VND735,000 to VND3,780,000 ($35 to $180) Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel & Spa 23B Cau May St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3872-907 Email: hotelchapagarden@gmail.com

www.chapagarden.com From VND1,470,000 ($70) Chau Long Sapa Hotel

Topas Ecolodge Thanh Kim Ward, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (04) 3715-1005 reservation@topasecolodge.com www.topasecolodge.com From VND2,300,000 ($110) Victoria Sapa Resort and Spa Xuan Vien St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3871-522 Email: resa.sapa@victoriahotels.asia

www.victoriahotels.asia From VND3,657,000 ($172) RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS Buffalo Bell Restaurant 25 Cau May St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3873-455 Delta Restaurant 33 Cau May St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3871-799 Fansipan Restaurant 23 Cau May St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3871-556

HALONG HALONG

((TELEPHONE TELEPHONE C CODE: ODE: 0 033) 33) With around 1,600 islands and islets in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay, about 170 km east of Hanoi, is well known foor its limestone seascape.

Overnight boat trips out of Halong City are a popular way to see it.

HOSPITALS HOSPITALS

Bai Chay Hospital Gieng Day Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3846-557 www.benhvienbaichay.vn

24 Dong Loi St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3871-245 Email: resa@chaulonghotel.com.vn www.chaulonghotel.com.vn From VND2,100,000 ($100) Holiday Sapa Hotel 16 Muong Hoa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3873-874 Email: info@holidaysapa.com www.holidaysapa.com VND588,000 to VND2,100,000 ($28 to $100) Mường Thanh Sapa Hotel 44, Ngu Chi Son, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3887-766 Email: sales@sapa.muongthanh.vn www.muongthanh.vn From VND900,000 ($43) Royal Hotel 54B Cau May St, Sapa, Lao Cai Province Tel: (020) 3771-131 Email: info@royalsapahotel.com www.royalsapahotel.com

Traditional Medicine Hospital Cot 8, Hong Ha Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3838-113 Vietnam-Sweden Hospital Thanh Son Ward, Uong Bi Commune, Halong Tel: (033) 3854-037 www.bvubqn.tk TRAVEL TRAVEL

Halong Tourism 1 Halong St, Halong Tel: (033) 3846-272 Quang Ninh Tourism Company Ha Long St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3846-350 Syrena Cruises Hung Thang new urban area, Bai Chay, Halong Tel: (033) 3847-043 Hanoi Sales Office: Syrena Tower, 3th Floor, 51 Xuan Dieu St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3719-7214 Email: se@syrenacruises.com www.syrenacruises.com HOTELS, HOTELS, R RESORTS ESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily

Asean Halong Hotel Hau Can St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3640-034 Email: sm@aseanhalonghotel.com www.aseanhalonghotel.com From VND1,600,000 ($76) Halong Hidden Charm Hotel Block 22D, Tuan Chau Villas, Halong Tel: (033) 3842-360

equipped rooms, with many breathtaking views of Halong Bay Tuan Chau Island Holiday Villa Halong Bay Tuan Chau Island, Halong Tel: (033) 3842-999 Email: rsv@tuanchauresort.com.vn www.holidayvillahalongbay.com RESTAURANTS R ESTAURANTS

infor..halonghiddencharmhoteel@gmail.com

www.hiddencharmhotel.com.vn From VND350,000 ($17) Halong Palace Hotel 1, Block 20 Dong Hung Thang, Hoang Quoc Viet St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3619-819 Email: infoo@halongpalacehotel.com www.halongpalacehotel.com From VND3,800,000 ($181) Halong Plaza Hotel 8 Ha Long St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3845-810 Email: infoo@halongplaza.com www.halongplaza.com VND1,500,000 to VND3,800,000 ($71 to $179) Heritage Halong Hotel 88 Ha Long St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3846-888 Email: saleheritagehl@gmail.com www.heritagehalonghotel.com.vn VND2,310,000 ($110) Mường Thanh Halong Hotel No.7, Block 20, East of Hung Thang, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3812-468/ (033) 3819-777 Email: info@halong.muongthanhhotel.vn www.muongthanhhotel.vn From VND1,400,000 ($67) Novotel Ha Long Bay 160 Ha Long St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3848-108 Email: infoo@novotelhalong.com.vn www.novotelhalongbay.com From VND2,625,000 ($125) Saigon Halong Hotel Ha Long St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3845-845 info@saigonhalonghotel.com www.saigonhalonghotel.com From VND950,000 ($45) StarCity Halong Bay Hotel

168 Halong St, Bai Chay Ward, Halong Tel: (033) 3846-058 Email: sm1.north@och.vn www.starcityhalongbay.com In the centre of Halong, StarCity Halong Bay Hotel offers 152 well-

Co Ngu Restaurant Halong St, Halong Tel: (033) 3511-363 Jumbo Vietnam Floating Restaurant 119 Le Thanh Tong St, Halong Tel: (033) 3624-888 Sea Food Restaurant Halong St, Halong Tel: (033) 3845-822

Halong Gold Restaurant Halong St, Halong Tel: (033) 3845-142

B BARS ARS & C CAFÉS AFÉS

Emeraude Café 6A Le Thanh Tong St, Hon Gai, Halong Tel: (033) 3849-266 www.emeraude-cruises.com Royal International Gaming Club and Villa Bai Chay, Halong Tel: (033) 3848-777

HAI HAI PHONG PHONG CITY CITY (TELEPHONE (TELEPHONE C CODE: ODE: 0 031) 31) HOTELS, HOTELS, R RESORTS ESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Catba Princes Hotel

303 Nui Ngoc, Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong City Tel: (031) 3888-899 Email: sale@catbaprinceshotel.com www.catbaprinceshotel.com From VND500,000 ($24) Catba Sunrise Resort Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong City Tel: (031) 3887-360 Email: info@catbasunriseresort.com www.catbasunriseresort.com From VND3,045,000 ($145) Avani Hai Phong Harbour View 12 Tran Phu St, Ngo Quyen Dist., Hai Phong Tel: (031) 3827-827 Email: haiphong@avanihotels.com www.avanihotels.com From VND2,772,000 ($132)

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Nui Truc..........................B2 Pham Dinh Ho................F3 Pham Ngu Lao...............F3 Phan Boi Chau.......D2, D3 Phan Chu Trinh..............F3 Phan Dinh Phung..........D1 Phan Huy Chu................F3 Pho Duc Chinh...............F3 Pho Hue...................E3, E4 Phu Doan.......................E2 Phung Hung............E1, E2 Quan Su..................E2, E3

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Tran Quoc Toan......D3, E3 Tran Thanh Tong............F3 Tran Xuan Soan................. .................................E3, E4 Trang Thi........................E2 Trang Tien................E2, F3 Trieu Viet Vuong......E3, E4 Trinh Hoai Duc...............C2 Tue Tinh.........................E3 Yen Phu..........................E1 Yersin..............................F4 Yet Kieu..........................D3

DIRECTIONS HANOI HANOI

Finland 31 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3826-6788

(TELEPHONE CODE: 04) EMBASSIES

Algeria 13 Phan Chu Trinh St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-3865

France 57 Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3944-5782

Argentina 41A Ly Thai To St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-5263

Germany 29 Tran Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-3836

Australia 8 Dao Tan St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-7755 Austria 53 Quang Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3943-3050 Bangladesh Villa D6B 5 – Khu Vuon Dao Ngo 675, Lac Long Quan St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3771-6625 Belarus 52 Ho Tay St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3829-0494 Belgium Hanoi Tower, 49 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934-6179 Brazil T72-14 Thuy Khue St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3843-2544 Brunei Villa 8-9 No 44/8-44, 9 Van Bao St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3726-0001 Bulgaria 5 Nui Truc St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-2908 Cambodia 71A Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3942-7636 Canada 31 Hung Vuong St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3823-5500 China 46 Hoang Dieu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi.

Tel: (04) 3845-3736 Cuba 65 Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3942-4775 Czech Republic 13 Chu Van An St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi; Tel: (04) 3845-4131 Denmark 19 Dien Bien Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3823-1888 Egypt 63 To Ngoc Van St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3829-4999

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Hungary 12th floor of Deaha Building, 360 Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3771-5714 India 58-60 Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3824-4990 Indonesia 50 Ngo Quyen St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-3353 Iran 54 Tran Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3823-2068 Iraq 66 Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3942-4141 Ireland 8th floor of Vincom Tower B, 191 Ba Trieu St, Ha Dong Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3974-3291 Israel 68 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3843-3141 Italy 9 Le Phung Hieu St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-6256 Japan 27 Lieu Giai St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3846-3000 Laos 22 Tran Binh Trong St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3942-4576 Libya 298B Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-3379 Malaysia 43-45 Dien Bien Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3734-3836 Mexico Coco Villa T-11, 14 Thuy Khue St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3847-0948 Morocco 9 Chu Van An St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3734-5586 Mongolia 5 Van Phuc, Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-3009

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Myanmar 298A Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-3369 Netherlands 6th floor of Deaha Building, 360 Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-5650 New Zealand 63 Ly Thai To St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3824-1481 North Korea 25 Cao Ba Quat St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-3008 Norway 8th Floor, Hanoi Tower, 49 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3974-8900 Nigeria 44/1 Van Bao St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3726-3610 Palestine 6 Dang Van Ngu St, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3852-4013 Philippines 27B Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3943-7948 Poland 3 Chua Mot Cot St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-2027 Romania 5 Le Hong Phong St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3845-2014 Russia 191 La Thanh St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: 3833-6991 South Africa 31 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3936-2000 South Korea 4th floor of Deaha Building, 360 Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-5111 Spain 15th floor of Deaha Building, 360 Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3771-5207 Sweden 2 Nui Truc St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3726-0400 Thailand 63-65 Hoang Dieu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3823-5092 Turkey 14th Floor, HCO Building, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Tel: (04) 3822-2460 United Kingdom 31 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3936-0500

United States 7 Lang Ha St, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3772-1500 MEDICAL CENTRES Acupuncture Institute 49 Thai Thinh St, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3563-1069 Hanoi French Hospital 1 Phuong Mai St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3577-1100 International SOS Clinic 1 Dang Thai May St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934-0666 Thuy Tran Otolaryngology Clinic 6 Do Quang St, Cau Giay Dist., Hanoi (6/61 Tran Duy Hung Avenue) Tel: (04) 3556-6124 Mobile 098 368 0276 Email: thuyent12@yahoo.com www.taimuihongthuytran.com Vinmec international hospital 458 Minh Khai St, Hai Ba Trung Dist, Hanoi, Tel: (04) 3974-3556 AIRLINES Air France 1 Ba Trieu St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-3484 Qatar Airways Hilton Hanoi Opera Building, M floor, 1 Le Thanh Tong St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3933-6767 www.qatarairways.com Singapore Airlines 17 Ngo Quyen St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi.

Tel: (04) 3826-8888 Vietnam Airlines 25 Trang Thi St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3823-0320 TRAVEL

Amega Travel Hancorp Plaza, 72 Tran Dang Ninh St, Cau Giay Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3783-3570 www.amegatours.net Buffalo Tours 10th Floor, 70-72 Ba Trieu St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3828-0702 www.buffalotours.com Emeraude Classic Cruises 46 Le Thai To St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3935-1888 www.emeraude-cruises.com Email: info@buffalotours.com Exotissmo 3rd Floor, 66A Tran Hung Dao St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3828-2150 www.exotissimo.com Email: go.vietnam@exotravel.com

DIRECTIONS HANOI Topas Travel 52 To Ngoc Van St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3715-1005 Email: sales@topastravel.vn www.topastravel.vn HOTELS Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Fortuna Hotel Hanoi 6B Lang Ha St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-3333 Email: fortunahanoi@fortuna.vn www.fortuna.vn From VND1,920,000 ($91) Hanoi Daewoo Hotel 360 Kim Ma St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3831-5000 Email: sales@daewoohotel.com www.daewoohotel.com Hanoi Emotion Hotel 26 – 28 Hang Bot St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3848-9848 Email: info@hanoi-emotion.com www.hanoi-emotion.com The hotel also provides Vietnamese, Japanese and International cuisine Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel 1 Le Thanh Tong St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3933-0500 Email: hanoi.opera@hilton.com www.hanoi.hilton.com Hotel de l’Opera 29 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 6282-5555 Email: H7832-RE@accor.com www.hoteldelopera.com Melia Hanoi Hotel 44B Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934-3343 Email: melia.hanoi@melia.com www.melia.com Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi 83A Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3822-2800 hotel.hanoi@moevenpick.com www.moevenpickhotels.com/hanoi From VND3,622,500 ($172.50) Parkside Sunline Hotel 72-74 Dai Co Viet St, Hai Ba Trung Dist, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3974-7272 Email: info@jhm.com.vn www.parksidesunline.vn Pullman Hanoi 40 Cat Linh St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3733-0808 www.pullman-hanoi.com From VND2,448,600 ($115.50) Sunline Hotel 18 Bao Khanh Lane, Hoan Kien Dist, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934-1818 Email: info-sunline@ jhm.com.vn www.sunlinehotel.vn

Silk Path Hotel Hanoi 195-199 Hang Bong St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3266-5555 Email: info@silkpathhotel.com www.silkpathhotel.com From VND2,173,500 ($103.50) Sheraton Hanoi Hotel 11 Xuan Dieu St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3719-9000 reservations.hanoi@sheraton.com www.sheraton.com/hanoi From VND4,956,000 ($236) Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 15 Ngo Quyen St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3826-6919 Email: h1555@sofitel.com www.sofitel-legend.com From VND6,090,000 ($290) RESTAURANTS Au Lac do Brazil II 6A Cao Ba Quat St, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi Tel: (+84-4) 3845 5224 Fax: (+84 - 4) 3747 4330 Email: pr_hanoi@aulacdobrazil.com Green Tangerine 48 Hang Be St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-1286 www.greentangerinehanoi.com Serving French food with a Vietnamese cuisine Hoa Vien Brauhaus 1A Tang Bat Ho St, Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3972-5088 www.hoavien.vn The restaurant has been famous for its production of Czech beer Le Tonkin Restaurant 14 Ngo Van So St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3943-3457 www.letonkinrestaurant.vn Serves Vietnamese food

BOOK STORE

Infostones Bookshop 41 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3826-2993 sach41trangtien@gmail.com Thousands of magazines and books by hundreds of publishing houses worldwide SHOPS

Craft Link 43 and 51 Van Mieu St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3843-7710 Email: craftlink@hn.vnn.vn Ha Dong Silk 102 Hang Gai St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3928-5056 Tan My Embroidery 66 Hang Gai St, Hanoi Email: tanmyhuong@fpt.vn Tel: (04) 3825-1579

Viet Culture 1 Trang Thi St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3934-7417 Mekong Quilts 13 Hang Bac St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3926-4831 www.mekong-quilts.org

Ho Chi Minh Museum 19 Ngoc Ha St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3846-3752 www.baotanghochiminh.vn Open: 8 a.m. to noon (Monday and Friday), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (other days) Entry fee: VND25,000

Dome Yen The 10 Yen The St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3843-6036

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long 12 Nguyen Tri Phuong St/ 9 Hoang Dieu St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 37345427 hoangthanhthanglong@gmail.com www.hoangthanhthanhlong.vn Open: 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays) Entry fee: VND30,000

FURNITURE/ INTERIOR Dome Au Co 9 Au Co St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3718-5866 Email: sales@dome.com.vn

SIGHTSEEINGS

Ba Dinh Square 36A Dien Bien Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence in September 1945, is a complex of historic sites.

Cot Co Tower 28 Dien Bien Phu St, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi Cot Co Tower, the so-called Flag Tower, is now part of the Vietnam Military History Museum complex. The Tower was built in 1950, under the Nguyen Dynasty, with the help of French engineers. The tower has 36 flower-shaped windows. At the top of the tower flies the flag of Vietnam.

Hanoi Opera House 1 Trang Tien St, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi Designed by a French architect along the lines of the Paris Opera House, it is embellished with wonderful Gothic statuary. For many decades, Hanoi Opera House has been a centre for theatre, traditional music and dance, symphonies, traditional and classical music. This, the largest theatre in Vietnam, was completed in 1911.

Hoa Lo Prison ‘La Maison Centrale’, the prison on Hoa Lo Street in Hanoi, was built by the French in 1896 and became the place where generations of Vietnamese freedom fighters were held.

St Joseph’s Cathedral 40 Nha Chung St, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Fresh missionaries built this cathedral in the late 19th century. The small but beautiful panes of stained glass were created in Paris in 1906. Also of note is the ornate altar, with its high gilded sidewalls.

MUSEUMS

Hanoi Museum 2 Pham Hung (next to Vietnam National Convention Centre), Me Tri Commune, Tu Liem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 6287-06 04 Opening hour: 8 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Vietnam National Museum of History 1 Trang Tien St, Hanoi 216 Tran Quang Khai St, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3824-1384 www.baotanglichsu.vn Open 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Closed every first Monday of months.

Entry fee VND 20,000 ($0.95) for adults and VND10,000 ($0.48) for children Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3733-2131 Email: btmtvn@vnfam.vn www.vnfineartsmuseum.org.vn Open 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry fee VND20,000 ($0.95) Vietnam Military History Museum 28A Dien Bien Phu St, Hanoi www.btlsqsvn.org.vn Open 8 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Closed on Mondays Entry fee VND30,000 ($1.43) Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Nguyen Van Huyen St, Cau Giay Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3756-2193, www.vme.org.vn Open 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed on Mondays Entry fee VND40,000 ($2) Women’s Museum 36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi Tel: (04) 3825-9936 www.womenmuseum.org.vn Open 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Closed on Mondays Entry fee VND30,000 ($1.43) SPA

Elite Fitness & Spa 51 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3718-6281 info@elitefitness.com.vn www.elitefitness.com.vn Spa de Palace Fortuna Hotel Hanoi, 6B Lang Ha St, Tel: (04) 3831-3333

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DIRECTIONS NINH BINH, NGHE AN, QUANG BINH, HUE, DANANG NINH BINH

(TELEPHONE CODE: 030) Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

UNESCO World Heritage in 1993. Hue is also known for its particular cuisine.

HOTELS, RESORTS Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily

Imperial Hotel 8 Hung Vuong St, Hue Tel: (054) 3882-222 Email: info@imperial-hotel.com.vn www.imperial-hotel.com.vn From VND2,940,000 ($140) Lang Co Beach Resort

Alba Spa Hotel

29 Tran Quang Khai St, Hue Tel: (054) 3828-444 Email: info@albavietnam.com www.albavietnam.com

Email: info@ninhbinhlegendhotel.com

Indochine Palace Hotel 105A Hung Vuong St, Hue Tel: (054) 3936-666 Email: info@indochinepalace.com www.indochinepalace.com From VND2,940,000 ($140) The hotel is surrounded by lush green gardens that make it an outstanding landmark in Hue and give the city the feel of a resort. This luxurious, international standard hotel is created to appeal to Vietnamese and international visitors to Hue.

www.ninhbinhlegendhotel.com From VND1,575,000 ($75)

NGHE AN

(TELEPHONE CODE: 038) Muong Thanh Song Lam Hotel 13 Quang Trung St, Quang Trung Ward, Vinh, Nghe An Province Tel: (038) 3737-666 Email: sales@songlam.muongthanh.vn

www.songlam.muongthanh.vn

QUANG BINH

(TELEPHONE CODE: 052)

Century Riverside Hotel Hue 49 Le Loi St, Hue Tel: (054) 3823-390 Email: info@centuryriversidehue.com www.centuryriversidehue.com

HOTELS, RESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily

Hotel Saigon Morin

Bao Ninh Beach Resort Ha Duong, Bao Ninh, Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province Tel: (052) 3854-866 Email: sales@baoninhbeachresort.com.vn www.baoninhbeachresort.com.vn From VND1,120,000 ($53) Sun Spa Resort My Canh, Bao Ninh Commune, Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province Tel: (052) 3842-999 Email: info@sunsparesortvietnam.com www.sunsparesortvietnam.com From VND1,870,000 ($89) TRAVEL

30 Le Loi St, Hue Tel: (054) 3823-526 Email: info@morinhotels.com.vn www.morinhotel.com.vn From VND2,173,500 ($103.50) Hue Riverside Boutique Resort & Spa

Oxalis Adventure Tours Phong Nha Commune, Son Trach Village, Bo Trach Dist., Quang Binh Province Tel: (052)3677-678 www.oxalis.com.vn

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463 Lac Long Quan St., Lang Co Town, Phu Loc Dist, Thua Thien Hue Province Tel: (054) 3873-555 Email: langco@dng.vnn.vn www.langcobeachresort.com.vn Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa 130 Minh Mang Road, Hue Tel: (054) 3885-461 Email: info@pilgrimagevillage.com www.pilgrimagevillage.com Vedanā Lagoon Resort & Spa Zone 1, Phu Loc Town, Phu Loc Dist., Hue Tel: (054) 3681-688 Email: info@vedanalagoon.com www.vedanalagoon.com RESTAURANT

Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant 110A Le Ngo Cat St, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue Tel: (054) 3898-220 www.thientamrestaurant.com Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant features a Hue garden house with a simple design and a serene atmosphere. The restaurant serves a variety of Hue vegetarian food, from royal to local dishes, at a reasonable price. The menu has many choices, with prices starting from VND45,000 per dish. The restaurant also serves as an art playground for Hue artists. Guests have chance to get their portraits drawn by the owners at a reasonable price. Vegetarian cooking classes are also available. The restaurant is about 1-2 km from Tu Duc tomb

DANANG

(TELEPHONE CODE: 0511) HOTELS, RESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily

(TELEPHONE CODE: 054) Hue is a city on the Perfume River in lowland central Vietnam and was the capital of the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Many imperial structures remain. They were named part of

Pullman Danang Beach Resort Vo Nguyen Giap St, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang Tel: (0511) 3958-888 Email: info@pullman-danang.com www.pullman-danang.com Novotel Danang Premier Han River 36 Bach Dang St, Hai Chau Dist., Danang. Tel: (0511) 3929-999 Email: H8287@accor.com www.novotel-danang-premier.com

Van Long Reserve, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien Dist., Ninh Binh Province Tel: (030) 3658-333 Email: info@emeraldaresort.com www.emeraldaresort.com Ninh Binh Legend Hotel Tien Dong Zone, Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City Tel: (030) 3899-880

Tel: (0511) 3981-234 Email: danang.regency@hyatt.com www.danang.regency.hyatt.com From VND5,225,000 ($243)

588 Bui Thi Xuan St, Thuy Bieu Dist., Hue Tel: (054) 3978-484 Email: sales@hueriversideresort.com www.hueriversideresort.com

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Grand Mercure Danang Lot A1, Green Island, Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau Dist., Danang Tel: (0511) 3797-777 Email: H7821@accor.com www.accorhotels.com/7821 Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang

Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort Danang Vietnam, Managed by Centara

255 Huyen Tran Cong Chua St, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang Tel: (0511) 3961-777 Email: cdv@chr.co.th www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cdv VND1,785,000 to VND5,670,000 ($85 to $270) Ho Chi Minh sales office: 4th Floor, Ben Thanh TSC Building; 186-188 Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3914-7940 Vinpearl Luxury Danang Truong Sa St, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang Tel: (0 511) 3968-888 Email: info@vinpearlluxury-danang.com www.vinpearl.com MUSEUM

Danang Museum of Cham Sculpture 2, 2 Thang 9 St, Danang Tel: (0511) 3572-935 www.chammuseum.danang.vn Open 7.15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry fee VND30,000 ($1.43)

HOI AN

(TELEPHONE CODE: 0510) A major port town from the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An has well preserved vestiges of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese cultures. The buildings are now often used for tailor’s shops. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hoi An is a little over 30 km south of Danang, on the central coast.

HOTELS, RESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Anantara Hoi An Resort 1 Pham Hong Thai St, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province

DIRECTIONS HOI AN, QUY NHON, NHA TRANG Tel: (0510) 3914-555 Email: hoian@anantara.com www.hoi-an.anantara.com Aurora Riverside Hotel & Villas 242 Cua Dai St, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3924-111 www.aurorahoian.com Hoi An Coco River Resort & Spa 999 Tran Nhan Tong St, Cam Thanh, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3930-777 Email: sales@cocoriverresort.com www.cocoriverresort.com Golden Sand Resort & Spa Hoi An Thanh Nien Road, Cua Dai Beach Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3927-555 reservation@goldensandhoian.com www.goldensandhoian.com VND3,759,000 to VND7,644,000 Hoi An Silk Village 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh Str, Tan An Ward, Hoi An City,Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 392-1144 www.hoiansilkvillage.com Hoi An Beach Resort 1 Cua Dai St, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3927-011 info@hoianbeachresort.com.vn www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn From VND3,415,500 ($163) Hoi An Historic Hotel 10 Tran Hung Dao St, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3861-445 Email: reservation@hoianhotel.com.vn www.hoianhotel.com.vn From VND2,127,500 ($101) Hotel Royal Hoi An, Mgallery Collection 39 Dao Duy Tu St, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3950-777 reservation@hotelroyalhoian.com www.mgallery.com Marina Silk Beach Resort & Spa

Le Belhamy Hoi An Resort & Spa Ha My Beach, Hoi An Tel: (0510) 3941-888 Email: info@belhamy.com www.belhamy.com Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort Au Co Road, Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3937-777 Email: sales@sunrisehoian.vn www.sunrisehoian.vn Palm Garden Beach Resort and Spa

Lac Long Quan St, Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3927-927 Email: info@pgr.com.vn www.palmgardenresort.com.vn From VND4,485,000 ($214) River-Beach Resort & Residences Hoi An

Best Western Premier Havana Nha Trang Hotel

Quang Trung Museum Block 1, Phu Phong town, Tay Son Dist., Binh Dinh Province Tel: (056) 3580-320 Open 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry fee VND10,500 ($0.50).

Free for children under six

38 Tran Phu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3889-999 Email: info@havanahotel.vn www.havanahotel.vn

MUSEUM

NHA TRANG

(TELEPHONE CODE: 058) On the central coast, Nha Trang is a city originally known for beautiful beaches but these have lately been found to suffer from pollution due to modern life, development and tourism, like other popular resort areas in Vietnam. It has large numbers of foreign tourists, island-hopping, scuba diving, sightseeing and lounging on the beach.

HOTELS, RESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily 5 Cua Dai St, Hoi An Tel: (0510) 3927-888 saleshoian@river-beachresort.com www.river-beachresort.com From VND1,350,000 ($65) ($179 to $364)TRAVEL

Rose Travel Service co..ltd 37 - 39 Ly Thai To St, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3917-567 Email: sales@rosetravelservice.com www.rosetravelservice.com.vn MUSEUM

No 74 18 thang 8 Str. Cam Pho Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3938 888

Royal Hotel and Healthcare Resort Quy Nhon 1 Han Mac Tu St, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Province Tel: (056) 374-7100 Email: reservation@royalquynhon.com www.royalquynhon.com VND1,155,000 to VND1,365,000 ($55 to $65)

Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation 10B Tran Hung Dao St, Hoi An Tel: (0510) 3862-367 www.hoianheritage.net Open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Champa Island Nha Trang Resort & Spa 304, 2/4 St, Vinh Phuoc, Nha Trang Tel: (058) 3568-888 Email: sales@champaislandresort.vn www.champaisandresort.vn With architecture reflecting nearby Po Nagar temple, Champa Island Nha Trang offers exquisite cuisine and many entertainment services that promise a memorable stay in Nha Trang Bavico International Hotel 02 Phan Boi Chau St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 6266-555 Email: reservation@bavicohotelnhatrang.com

www.bavicohotelnhatrang.com.

Diamond Bay Resort & Spa Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd, Phuoc Ha, Phuoc Dong Dist., Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3711-711 Email: info@diamondbayresort.vn www.diamondbayresort.vn Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang Beachside Tran Phu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3524-705 Email: reservations-nhatrang@evasonresorts.com

www.evason-resorts.com Galina Hotel and Spa 5 Hung Vuong St, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang Tel: (058) 3839-999 Email: info@galinahotel.com.vn www.galinahotel.com.vn Green World Hotel Nha Trang 44 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3528-666 Email: sales@greenworldhotelnhatrang.com www.greenworldhotelnhatrang.com InterContinental Nha Trang Hotel 32-34 Tran Phu St, Nha Trang Tel: (058) 3887-777 www.intercontinental.com Liberty Central Nha Trang Hotel 9 Biet Thu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3529-555 Email: frondesk.lcn@odysseahotels.com www.odysseahotels.com

QUY NHON

(TELEPHONE CODE: 056) HOTELS, RESORTS

Jolie Villa Hoi An Homestay 14 Luu Trong Lu St, Tan An Ward, Hoi An. Tel: 0934 847788 Email: Joliehomestay@gmail.com www.joliehoianhomestay.com

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily

Kiman Hotel & Spa 461-463 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province Tel: (0510) 3920 430 kimanhoianhotel@gmail.com Website: kimanhoianhotel.com

AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa Ghenh Rang, Bai Dai Beach, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Province. Tel: (056) 3840-132 Email: quynhon@avanihotels.com www.avanihotels.com/quynhon From VND3,024,000 ($144)

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PHAN THIET

(TELEPHONE CODE: 062) Sitting on the coast about 200 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet is a beach city with many resorts and hotels.

Michelia Hotel 4 Pasteur St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3820-820 Email: sales@michelia.vn www.michelia.vn From VND2,200,000 ($105) Mường Thanh Grand Nha Trang Hotel 6 Duong Hien Quyen St, Vinh Hoa Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3552-468 Email: info@nhatrang.muongthanh.vn www.nhatrang.muongthanh.vn From VND1,400,000 ($66) Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Ninh Van bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3524-268 reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses.com www.sixsenses.com/resorts/ninh-vanbay/destination From VND18,837,000 ($897) Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa 26-28 Tran Phu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. Tel: (058) 3880-000 reservations.nhatrang@sheraton.com www.sheratonnhatrang.com Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa 12-14 Tran Phu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3820-999 Email: info@sunrisenhatrang.com.vn www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn VND2,520,000 to VND4,305,000 ($120 to $205) Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3598-598 Email: info@vinpearlluxury-nhatrang.com www.vinpearl.com Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3598-188 Email: info@vinpearlresort-nhatrang.com www.vinpearl.com

SHOPPING

Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company 248 Thong Nhat St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3822-472 yensaokh@yensaokhanhhoa.com.vn www.yensaokhanhhoa.com.vn

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Saigon - Suoi Nhum Resort Thuan Quy, Ham Thuan Nam Ward, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3683-240 info@saigonsuoinhumresort.com www.saigonsuoinhumresort.com From VND1,700,000 ($81) Romana Resort & Spa

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa 8 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3743-777 Email: info@allezbooresort.com www.allezbooresort.com From VND2,100,000 ($100) Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa 12A Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-888 Email: res.amui@anantara.com www.mui-ne.anantara.com Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa

Ly Thai To St, Tan Tien, Lagi, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3874-458 Email: contact@lazibeachresort.com www.lazibeachresort.com From VND1,900,000 ($90) Muine de Century Beach Resort & Spa 16 Huynh Thuc Khang St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3743-668 reservation@muinedecentury.vn www.muinedecentury.vn From VND1,701,000 ($81) Muine Ocean Resort & Spa 10 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-616 Email: sale.muineocean@gmail.com www.muineoceanresort.com From VND1,050,000 ($50)

38 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3847-007 info@bamboovillageresortvn.com www.bamboovillageresortvn.com From VND2,835,000 ($135)

Muine Bay Resort

Hoang Ngoc (Oriental Pearl) Beach Resort & Spa Quarter 14, Mui Ne Ward , Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 2220-222 Email: info@muinebayresort.com www.muinebayresort.com VND2,205,000 to VND6,195,000 ($105 to $295)

Km 8, Phu Hai, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-289 Email: info@romanaresort.com.vn www.romanaresort.com.vn Sandunes Beach Resort & Spa

5 Quarter, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3748-868 Email: info@sandunesbeach.com www.sandunesbeach.com Saigon Mui Ne Resort 56 - 97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-044 Email: saigonmuineresort@hcm.vnn.vn www.saigonmuineresort.com.vn From VND1,908,000 ($90) Seahorse Resort & Spa

Mui Ne Unique Resort 152 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province . Tel: (062) 3847-858 Email: info@hoangngoc-resort.com www.hoangngoc-resort.com VND1,600,000 to VND6,090,000 ($75 to $287) Phu Hai Resort

MUSEUM

Alexandre Yersin Museum Pasteur Institute, 10 Tran Phu St, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province Tel: (058) 3822-406

Mom Da Chim - Lazi Beach Resort

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RESTAURANTS

Au Lac do Brazil III 101 Trinh Phong St, Tan Lap Ward, Nha Trang Tel: (+84-58) 351 6661 Fax: (+84-58) 351 6663 Email: r_nhatrang@aulacdobrazil.com

Tel: (062) 3812-799 Email: info@phuhairesort.com www.phuhairesort.com

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Km 11 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province. Tel: (062) 3847-507 reservation@seahorseresortvn.com www.seahorseresortvn.com From VND1,680,000 ($80) Sunny Beach Resort & Spa 20B, Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-617 Email: info@muineuniqueresort.com www.muineuniqueresort.com From VND2,898,000 ($138) Ocean Dunes Resort 1 Ton Duc Thang St, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3822-393 Email: info@oceandunesresort.com.vn www.oceandunesresort.com.vn

64-66 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-355

DIRECTIONS DALAT, BINH DUONG, HO CHI MINH CITY Email: info@sunnybeach.com.vn www.sunnybeach.com.vn From VND2,940,000 ($140) The Cliff Resort & Residences Zone 5, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3719-111 reservation@thecliffresort.com.vn www.thecliffresort.com.vn From VND2,667,000 ($127) Sea Links City Resort & Golf Km 9, Nguyen Thong St, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 2220-088 Email: sales@sealinksbeachhotel.com www.sealinksbeachhotel.com From VND1,995,000 ($94) Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort & Spa Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3813-000 Email: resa.phanthiet@victoriahotels.asia www.victoriahotels.asia From VND1,980,000 ($90) Villa Aria Mui Ne

HOTELS Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Dalat Edensee Resort Tuyen Lam Lake, Zone VII.2, Dalat, Lam Dong Province Tel: (063) 3831-515 Email: info@dalatedensee.com www.dalatedensee.com From VND2,450,000 ($117) Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa

Le Lai St, Dalat, Lam Dong Province Tel: (063) 3555-888 reservation-dalat@anamandara-resort.com www.anamandara-resort.com From VND3,150,000 ($150) Saigon-Dalat Hotel

60A Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province; Tel: (062) 3741-660 Email: info@villaariamuine.com www.villaariamuine.com From VND2,520,000 ($120) White Sands Resort

KM8, Nguyen Thong St, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062) 3741-175 Email: frontoffice@whitesandresort.com www.whitesandresort.com From VND1,344,000 VND ($64) MUSEUM

180 Ba Thang Hai St, Dalat, Lam Dong Province Tel: (063) 3556-789 Email: hotel@saigondalat.com ; resvn@saigondalat.com www.saigondalathotel.com Located in the heart of Dalat, SaigonDalat Hotel is a four-star-standard hotel, comprised of 160 luxurious and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning throughout and other modern amenities. Four restaurants, two bars, one tennis court, one indoor swimming pool, one fitness centre and one beauty salon and spa help make your getaway experience complete.

BINH DUONG

(TELEPHONE CODE: 0650) An Lam Saigon River

Cham Culture Exhibition Centre Song Mao intersection, Phan Hiep Commune, Bac Binh Dist., Binh Thuan Province; Tel: (062) 3641-456. Open: 7.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Free entrance

DALAT

(TELEPHONE CODE: 063) Dalat, founded in 1893, has Frencharchitecture, pine forests and a perpetually cool climate. It is in the southern Central Highlands, about 300 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City.

21/4 Trung St, Vinh Phu Ward, Thuan An Dist., Binh Duong Province Tel: (0650) 3785-555 Email: rsvn.sr@anlam.com www.anlam.com

HO CHI MINH CITY (TELEPHONE CODE: 08) CONSULATES

Australia 5B Ton Duc Thang St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3829-6035 Belgium 91 Nguyen Huu Canh St, Ward 22, Binh Thanh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3512-7968 Cambodia 41 Phung Khac Khoan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-2751 Canada Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-9899 China 175 Hai Ba Trung St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3829-2457 Cuba 45 Phung Khac Khoan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-7350 France 27 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-7231 Germany 126 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-2455 India 55 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-7853 Indonesia 18 Phung Khac Khoan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3825-1888 Japan 13-17 Nguyen Hue St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City; Tel: (08) 3822-5314 Kuwait 24 Phung Khac Khoan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, tel: (08) 3827-0555 Laos 93 Pasteur St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-7667 Mexico 11 Tra Khuc St, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3848-6290 Netherlands 29 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-5932 New Zealand Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-6907 Panama 7A Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3825-0334 Russia 40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3930-3936

Singapore Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-5173 South Korea 107 Nguyen Du St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-5757 Switzerland 42 Giang Van Minh St, Dist.2, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3744-6996 Thailand 77 Tran Quoc Thao St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3932-7637 United Kingdom 25 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3825-1380, (08) 3829-8433 United States 4 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-9433

HOSPITALS

Columbia Asia Gia Dinh International Hospital 1 No Trang Long St, Binh Thanh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3803-0678 FV Hospital 6 Nguyen Luong Bang St, Dist.7, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 5411-3500 Stamford Skin Centre 254 Dien Bien Phu St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3932-1090 Email: info@stamfordskin.com www.stamfordskin.com AIRLINES

Air France 130 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-0981 All Nippon Airways 115 Nguyen Hue St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3821-9612 American Airlines 69 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3933-0330 Asiana Airlines 39 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-8710, (08) 3829-3038 .

British Airways 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3930-2933 Cathay Pacific Airways 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-3203 Emirates Airlines 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Dist.3,

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DIRECTIONS HO CHI MINH CITY Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3930-2939

Trails of Indochina 10/8 Phan Dinh Giot St, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City; Tel: (08) 3844-1005 Email: dosm@trailsofindochina.com www.trailsofindochina.com

Japan Airlines 88 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3821-9098

www.hotelnikkosaigon.com.vn From VND4,830,000 ($230) Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City

www.libertycentralhotel.com

HOTELS

Philippine Airlines 2nd Floor Saigon Royal Building 91 Pasteur St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-2105

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Caravelle Saigon 19-23 Cong Truong Lam Son St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-4999 www.caravellehotel.com

Qatar Airways 1-5 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-3888 Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Tran Hung Dao St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: (08) 3924-5100 Singapore Airlines 29 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-1588 Thai Airways International 29 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-2809

Duxton Hotel Saigon 63 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-2999 enquires@saigon.duxton.com.vn www.duxtonhotels.com Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon

Email: frontdesk.lcc@libertyhotels.com.vn

Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-3333 www.lottehotel.com

Transviet Travel Travel House, 170-172 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3933-0777 www.transviet.com.vn

Jetstar Pacific Airlines 112 Hong Ha St, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3955-0550

Tel: (08) 3827-1717 177-179 Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1 Tel: (08) 3823-9269

242 Tran Binh Trong St, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3839-7777 Email: info@hcm.equatorial.com www.equatorial.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/equatorialhcmc Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is an international 5-star hotel, located where the borders of the city's four main districts intersect; hence in the heart and true centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Tan Son Nhat International Airport can be reached conveniently within 30 minutes, while the city's major commercial and entertainment area is only a mere 8minute drive.

Northern Hotel Saigon 11A Thi Sach St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3825-1751 reservation@northernhotel.com.vn www.northernhotel.com.vn From VND1,505,000 ($71) Three-star boutique hotel, 99 rooms in Superior, Deluxe and Suite categories, a short walk from major entertainment and shopping venues.

Novotel Saigon Centre

Hotel Majestic

United Airlines Suite 708 Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguyen Hue St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-4755

167 Hai Ba Trung St, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3822-4866 Email: H7965@accor.com www.novotel-saigon-centre.com

Vietnam Airlines 115 Nguyen Hue St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3832-0320

Palace Hotel Saigon 56-66 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-2860 Email: sales@palacesaigon.com www.palacesaigon.com

253 Nguyen Van Troi St, Phu Nhuan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3844-9222 Email: Info@eastingrandSaigon.com www.eastingrandsaigon.com

Vietjet Air 8Bis Cong Truong Quoc Te, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-0123 www.vietjetair.com

First Hotel

InterContinental Asiana Saigon Corner Hai Ba TrungSt. & Le Duan Blvd, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3520-9999 Email: saigon@ihg.com www.intercontinental.com/Saigon

TRAVEL

Asiana Travel Mate 113C Bui Vien St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3838-6678 www.atravelmate.com

Kelly Hotel

Buffalo Tours 81 Mac Thi Buoi, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-9168 Email: travelagency@buffalotours.com www.buffalotours.com.vn Buffalo Tours operates in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

The Buffalo Tours portfolio caters to all types of tours.

Exotissimo 261/26 Phan Xich Long St, Phu Nhuan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3995-9898 www.exotravel.com Saigon Tourist 45 Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tel: (08) 3827-9279 www.saigon-tourist.net

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18 Hoang Viet St, Ward 4, Tan Binh Dist, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3844-1199 Email: first.hotel@hcm.vnn.vn www.firsthotel.com.vn Grand Hotel Saigon 8 Dong Khoi St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3823-0163 Email: info@grandhotel.vn www.grandhotel.vn Built in 1930, the Ancient Wing of Grand Hotel Saigon offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere. The Luxury Wing, opened in November 2011, adds a modern style. 230 rooms and suites, a ballroom, recreation area, VIP Lounge, Western & Asian restaurants, Bars & Grand Café at Roof Garden Hotel Nikko Saigon 235 Nguyen Van Cu St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, tel: (08) 3925-7777 reservation@hotelnikkosaigon.com.vn

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Park Hyatt Saigon 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3824-1234 Email: saigon.park@hyatt.com www.saigon.park.hyatt.com From VND 7,887,850 ($376) PARKROYAL Saigon 309B – 311 Nguyen Van Troi St,Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3842-1111 enquiry.prsgn@parkroyalhotels.com

www.parkroyalhotels.com Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

42-44 Thu Khoa Huan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (08) 3823-3364 Email: info@kellyhotel.com.vn www.kellyhotel.com.vn From VND750,000 ($36) An elegant and cosy hotel with good service. Within walking distance to Ben Thanh market, Independence Palace and several museums.

Vietnamese food is served at reasonable prices.

Liberty Central Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City 17 Ton Duc Thang St, Dist.1

8-15 Ton Duc Thang St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-0033 www.renaissance-saigon.com Royal Hotel Saigon 133 Nguyen Hue St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, tel: (08) 3822-5915

DIRECTIONS HO CHI MINH CITY www.royalhotelsaigon.com From VND1,092,000 ($52) The Reverie Saigon

18 An Duong Vuong, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3833-6688 services@windsorplazahotel.com www.windsorplazahotel.com RESTAURANTS

Beef No.1 Restaurant 1 Hoang Viet St, Ward 4, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: 0935891818/ 0919898253 22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Blvd. & 57 - 69F Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-6688 Email: info@thereveriesaigon.com www.thereveriesaigon.com Rex Hotel 141 Nguyen Hue St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-2185 Email: rexhotel@rex.com.vn www.rexhotelvietnam.com From VND4,620,000 ($220) Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers 88 Dong Khoi St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-2828 Email: sheratonsaigon@sheraton.com www.sheratonsaigon.com Sofitel Saigon Plaza

17 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3824-1555 Email: h2077@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com From VND3,864,000 ($262)

Chit Chat Restaurant Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City, 242 Tran Binh Trong St, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3839-7777 Email: info@hcm.equatorial.com www.equatorial.com New daily menus for lunch and dinner buffets, all served in a relaxing atmosphere. Eight live cooking stations with over 60 varieties of mouth-watering domestic and international dishes. A meeting place to enjoy delicious house-made pastries and cakes and a cup of coffee from selected premium blends.

Windsor Plaza Hotel

Sax N’ Art Jazz Club 28 Le Loi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-8472 www.saxnart.com Thao Nguyen Café Floor 7 and Rooftop of Restaurant Ngon 138 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3827-9666 Open from 7 a.m. until 10.30 p.m.

SHOPS

Authentique Home 113 Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-8052 71/1 Mac Thi Buoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823-8811 www.authentiquehome.com

Au Lac do Brazil I 238 Pasteur, Ward 6, Dist.3, HCMC Tel: (+84-8) 3820 7157 Fax: (+84-8) 3820 7682 Email: pr@aulacdobrazil.com

Doma Vina Co., Ltd 50C Tran Binh Trong St, Ward 5, Binh Thanh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3550-0558 www.papercraft.com.vn

Lemongrass Restaurant 4 Nguyen Thiep St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-0496 www.bongsencorporation.com

Dong Gia Enterprise 114 Xuan Thuy St, Thao Dien Ward, Dist.2, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 6296-0147 www.dong-gia.com

Mam Son Restaurant 35 Ton That Thiep St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3915-3653 Tandoor Restaurant

Handed by crafts from Vietnam 47 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: 0908 447 282 IPA Nima 85 Pasteur St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, tel: (08) 3824-2701 IPA Nima is well-known for its bags.

Sonnet Saigon Hotel

14 Truong Dinh St., Ward 6, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3930-1999 reservation@sonnetsaigonhotel.com www.sonnetsaigonhotel.com From VND925,000

Tel: (08) 3910-6903 Email: molinari@vnn.vn www.caffemolinari.com

39A-39B Ngo Duc Ke St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3930-4839 www.tandoorvietnam.com Vatel Saigon Bistronomique-Lounge 120 Bis Suong Nguyet Anh St, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 5404-2220 www.vatelsaigon.com BARS & CAFÉS

Elle Cafe 45 Ngo Duc Ke St, Bitexco Financial Tower, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 6291-8769 Caffe Molinari 5 Le Duan St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City

Lu's Handmade 240 Ly Tu Trong St, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Facebook: Lu's Handmade Tropic Shop 89 Dong Khoi St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-3714 www.ofcvn.com/tropic

COOKING CLASSES

Mint Culinary School 778/45 Nguyen Kiem St, Phu Nhuan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3844-5500 Email: sales@vca.com.vn www.vca.com.vn Saigon Cooking Class 74/7 Hai Ba Trung St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3825-8485 www.saigoncookingclass.com

GALLERIES Artists Long & Ngoc Gallery Grand Hotel (at the lobby), 8 Dong Khoi, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City TeL: (08) 2246-6839 Mobile: 0908 229 708 Email: ngoclongfineart@yahoo.com Apricot Gallery 50 Mac Thi Buoi St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-7962 Craig Thomas Gallery 27i Tran Nhat Duat St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Mobile: 0903 888 431 Email: cthomasgallery@gmail.com www.cthomasgallery.com Open: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Sundays Galerie Quynh Level 2, 151/3 Dong Khoi St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3824-8284 www.galeriequynh.com Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sàn Art 48/7 Me Linh St, Ward 19, Binh Thanh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 6294-7059 www.san-art.org Opening: 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. every.

Closed on Sunday and Monday Tu Do Gallery 53 Ho Tung Mau St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3821-0966 www.tudogallery.com Opening: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday SIGHTSEEINGS

Notre Dame Cathedral Cong Xa Paris Square, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Built in 1877, and the Cathedral opened to the public in 1880. The bricks used to build this marvellous structure were shipped from Marseilles.

Ben Thanh Market Le Lai St, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City The original market was located on the bank of the Ben Nghe River by the old Gia Dinh Fort. In 1859, when the French invaded Saigon and overtook Gia Dinh Fort, Ben Thanh Market was destroyed. It was rebuilt shortly after and remained standing until it was moved to its present location in 1899.

Now, Ben Thanh market is a trade centre and a favourite tourist destination, offering a wide range of Vietnamese handicraft, fresh fruits and local specialities.

Chinatown – Cho Lon It was set up at the end of the 18th century when the Minh Dynasty in China was overthrown. Chinatown has many shops and private workshops.

The most interesting places are Binh Tay market, Soai Kinh Lam fabric

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Bui Thi Xuan..................C3 Bui Vien...................C4, D4 Cach Mang Thang Tam..... ......A1, B1, B2, C2, C3, D3 Calmette.........................E4 Cao Thang.....................B3 Chu Manh Trinh.............F2 Co Bac.....................C4, D4 Co Giang............. ...C4, D4 Cong Quynh............C3, C4 De Tham........................D4

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DIRECTIONS VUNG TAU, LONG HAI, CON DAO, CAN THO, MY THO, CHAU DOC whole-sales market, the street of herbal medicine located on Hai Thuong Lan Ong and Thien Hau Temple on Nguyen Trai Street.

MUSEUMS

Ao Dai Museum 206/19/30 Long Thuan St, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City www.baotangaodaivietnam.com Open daily, closed on Monday from 8.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m.

The entry ticket is VND100,000 for adults Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 97A Pho Duc Chinh St, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-4441 www.baotangmythuattphcm.com Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays

Tau does not have the most beautiful, or cleanest, beaches in Vietnam but can act as a quick getaway from the buzz of the city.

HOTELS, RESORTS

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Grand Hotel Vung Tau 2 Nguyen Du St, Ward.1, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3856-888 Email: sales@grandhotel.com.vn www.grandhotel.com.vn From VND2,058,000 ($98) Muong Thanh Vung Tau Hotel No 09, Thong Nhat St, Ward 1, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3835-567 sales@vungtau.muongthanh.vn www.vungtau.muongthanh.vn From VND1,890,000 ($90) Kieu Anh Hotel

Fito Museum 41 Hoang Du Khuong S, Ward 12, Dist. 10, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3864-2430 www.fitomuseum.com.vn Open daily from 8.30 a.m. till 5.30 p.m.

Ticket: VND50,000 The first museum of traditional Vietnamese medicine

257 Le Hong Phong St, Ward 8, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3584-179 Email: quanly@kieuanhhotel.com www.kieuanhhotel.vn

Independence Palace 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St, Ben Thanh Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3822-3652 www.dinhdoclap.gov.vn Open daily, 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Palace Hotel 1 Nguyen Trai St, Ward 1, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3856-411 Email: sales@palacehotel.com.vn www.palacehotel.com.vn From VND2,062,000 ($97)

White Palace 6 Tran Phu St, Ward.1, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3852-605 Open daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LONG HAI

Long Hai is a beach town, 30km northeast of Vung Tau and 124 km southeast of HCMC. The Grand Ho Tram Strip Phuoc Thuan, Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Tel: (064) 3788-888 Email: info@thegrandhotramstrip.com www.thegrandhotramstrip.com

12 Truong Cong Dinh St, Ward 2, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3624-748 Email: sales@petrosetco.com.vn www.petrosetcohotel.vn From VND1,085,700 ($52) Petro House Hotel

VUNG TAU

(TELEPHONE CODE: 064) A popular beach resort town for residents of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is about 128 km southeast of HCMC. It can be reached either by road or by a 90-minute hydrofoil boat from HCMC. Sitting on a peninsula that sticks out into the East Sea, Vung

MY THO

The Island Lodge

CAN THO

(TELEPHONE CODE: 0710) Can Tho is the largest city in the Mekong Delta, about 170 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, and acts as the area’s economic, transportation and cultural centre. Sitting on the Mekong River, Can Tho is popular for its nearby floating markets, canals and rivers that can be explored by boat.

HOTELS, RESORTS

63 Tran Hung Dao St, Ward 1, Vung Tau

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golf4.cantho@vinagolf.vn www.vinagolf.vn Victoria Can Tho Resort Cai Khe Ward, Ninh Kieu Dist., Can Tho Tel: (0710) 3810-111 Email: resa.cantho@victoriahotels.asia www.victoriahotels.asia From VND3,700,000 ($175) MUSEUM

Can Tho Museum 1 Hoa Binh St, Tan An Ward, Can Tho Tel: (0710) 3820-955 Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Closed on Friday. Free admission

CHAU DOC

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Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

Six Senses Con Dao Dat Doc Beach, Con Dao Dist., Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province Tel : (064) 3831-222 reservations-condao@sixsenses.com www.sixsenses.com/resorts/ con-dao/destination From VND14,490,000 ($690)

390 Ap Thoi Binh, Thoi Son Ward, My Tho City Tel: (073) 6519-000 contact@theislandlodge.com.vn www.theislandlodge.com.vn

The History Museum 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-8146 www.baotanglichsuvn.com 8 a.m. - 11.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.

- 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.

Closed on Monday War Remnants Museum 28 Vo Van Tan St, Ward 6, Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City, Tel: (08) 3930-5587 Email: warrmhcm@gmail.com Open daily 7.30 a.m. to midday and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Southern Women Museum 202 Vo Thi Sau St, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3932-7130

HERITAGE

Romeliess Hotel 31 - 33 Thuy Van St, Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3613-366 Email: sales@romeliss.com www.romeliesshotel.com

CON DAO

Ho Chi Minh City Museum 65 Ly Tu Trong St, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3829-9741 www.hcmc-museum.edu.vn Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Tel: (064) 3852-014 Email: info@petrohousehotel.vn www.petrohousehotel.vn From VND1,260,000 ($60)

Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Golf Can Tho Hotel 2 Hai Ba Trung St, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu Dist., Can Tho Tel: (0710) 3812-210

1 Le Loi St, Chau Doc Town, An Giang Province Tel: (076) 3865-010 resa.chaudoc@victoriahotels.asia www.victoriahotels.asia From VND3,169,000 ($149) Victoria Nui Sam Lodge Vinh Dong 1, Nui Sam, Chau Doc, An Giang Province. Tel: (076) 3575-888 resa.nuisam@victoriahotels.asia www.victoriahotels.asia MUSEUM

An Giang Museum 11 Ton Duc Thang St, My Binh Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province Tel: (076) 3956-248 Open hour 7a.m. to 11a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Monday Entrance fee: VND42,000 ($2)

PHU QUOC

(TELEPHONE CODE: 077) Phu Quoc Island, off the southern tip of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

White-sand beaches, scuba diving around coral reefs or exploring the protected jungle. Accessible by either the Rach Gia hydrofoil boat or a 50-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Modest family-owned bungalows on the beach to fivestar resorts.

DIRECTIONS PHU QUOC, OVERSEAS HOTELS, RESORTS Note: Prices at many hotels depend on occupancy and change daily Ancarine Beach Resort

CLEMONT-FERRAND Kim Anh 6 Bis r Elie Gintrac Tel: (33-4) 7391-9364 Serves traditional Vietnamese food, from €12.80 per dish Open 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed on Sundays).

GRENOBLE Kim Ngan 22 r Nicolas Chrier Tel: (33-4) 7649-0847 Serves Vietnamese food with prices starting at €8 per dish

Group 3, Ong Lang. Cua Duong, Phu Quoc Tel: ( 077) 3996685 Email: ancarineresort@gmail.com Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc, Centara Boutique Collection Bai Xep, Ong Lang, Cua Duong, Phu Quoc Island Tel: (077) 3995-895 Email: cpv@chr.co.th www.centarahotelsresorts.com From VND3,381,000 ($161) Eden Resort Phu Quoc

Cua Lap Hamlet, Duong To Ward, Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province Tel: (077) 3985-598 reservations@edenresort.com.vn www.edenresort.com.vn La Veranda Resort Tran Hung Dao St, Ward 7, Duong Dong Town Phu Quoc Island Tel: (077) 3982-988 contact@laverandaresorts.com www.laverandaresorts.com VND5,082,000 to VND8,694,000 ($242 to $414)

CANADA

(Telephone code: 1) Xe Lua 254 Spadina Ave, Tonronto, Ontario Canada M5T2C2 Tel: (1-416) 703-8330 Xe Lua has been open since 1996 and serves phở for $6 a bowl Open: 11.30 a.m. to 12 p.m Chau Kitchen and Bar 1500 Robson St. Vancouver, British Columbia Tel: (1-604) 682-8020 www.chaukitchenandbar.com Serves Vietnamese dishes with prices starting at $7 per dish.

FRANCE

(Telephone code: 33)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Telephone code: 1) CALIFORNIA-CA Emerald Restaurant Pacific Gateway Plaza 3709 Convoy Street, Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92111 Tel: (1) 858-565-6888 Serves Vietnamese food

514 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 Tel: (1) 206-860-8164 Moonlight Café 1919 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98144 Tel: (1) 206-322-3378 Massachusetts-MA Saigon Hut 305-307 Meridian St. Boston, ] MA 02128; Tel: (1) 617-567-1944 Xinh Xinh 7 Beach St (Washington St.) Boston, MA 02111 Tel: (1) 617-422-0501

UNITED KINGDOM

(Telephone code: 44) Little Saigon Restaurant 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, England Tel: 01912330766 Vietnamese dishes

AUSTRALIA

(Telephone code: 61) La Mint 62–64 Riley St, East Sydney NSW 2010 Tel: (61) 293-311-818 Email: service@lamint.com.au www.lamint.com.au French and Vietnamese dishes

INDONESIA

(Telephone code: 62) Pho 24 Pondok Indah, Plaza I, Jln. Taman Duta 1Blok UA 35 Jakarta Selatan Tel: (62) 0217-505-909 JIn. Wolter Mongonsidi No. 71, Kebayyoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan Tel: (62) 0217-278-8411 Pacific Place Mall, 5th Floor, SCBD, JIn. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190 Tel: (62) 0215-140-0531

Hung Ky Mi Gia 5237 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115; Tel: (1) 619-229-2188 Serves noodle varieties with prices starting at $5 per dish Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

International Restaurant 1 4444 – A University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Tel: (1) 619-281-9999 Little Saigon 7 Linden Ave (Railroad) South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: (1) 650-589-1398 New York-NY Saigon Grill 620 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024 Tel: (1) 212-875-9072 Serves over 100 Vietnamese dishes including vegetarian options Open 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Mai Lan Vietnamese 505 N State St Syracuse, NY 13203 Tel: (1) 315-471-6740 www.mailanrestaurant.com L’Annam 121 University Pl New York, NY 10022 Tel: (1) 212-420-1414 VIRGINIA-VA Minh’s Vietnamese 2500 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (1) 703-525-2828 Prices start at $15 per dish Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed on Mondays) WASHINGTON-WC Ho Bac 1314 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98144 Tel: (1) 206-860-8164 Kieu Nga Lemongrass Restaurant

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Postcard, dรณ paper, VND100,000

Lacquer painting, VND600,000

Lacquer painting, VND3,000,000 a set of three

Vietnam Handmade Quilling paper painting, VND100,000

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Ceramic plate, VND450,000

Coconut monkey, VND250,000