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A day in the life of Hang Bo Street

A fruit seller in Hang Bo Street (above); Thê Huc ("Rising Sun") Bridge leads to Ngoc Son Temple, in Lake Hoan Kiem (right)

As Hanoi gears up to celebrate its 1000th anniversary in 2010, city planners are trying to ensure that the city’s fine architectural heritage is not compromised by haphazard development..


Cholon: from crowded to jam-packed

A colourful flower stall at An Dong, in Cholon

The chaotic Chinese quarter of Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam


Delta Dawn - along the Mekong in Vietnam

Originating in the Tibetan highlands the mighty Mekong River nears the end of its 4500 km journey as it flows through the extensive delta lands of southern Vietnam.


Ho Chi Minh City: don't mention the war!

Saigon scenes

Bac Ho, Uncle Ho, presides over the square facing the gingerbread French town hall and the red flag flies above the dictator’s palace which the Viet Cong tanks gate-crashed in April 1975.


Ho, Ho, Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi Opera House / Street scene

Hanoi, where the late leader lies in state, is the true Ho Chi Minh City


Nam the Price

This article continues with details of modern Vietnam and includes information on accommodation provided, local food and cuisine, things to do and see.


Ordeal by Firewater OR Blotto in the Grotto

Ba Vuong pours a mean brew of firewater, in her village long-house (above); A thatch-roofed raft serves both as a boat and a sun-shelter

A serendipitous trip through the four southern provinces bordering Hanoi is a true voyage of discovery. The only thing that will slow down the traveller is being constantly plied with the local firewater


Sand-sational

Whatever your inclination, there's a beach to suit your fancy. Sheriden Rhodes presents six of the best and what makes them sparkle.


The Colours of Hué

The colourful entrance to Thúông Qùôc-Hôc High School (above); at Hué Market (right)

The old imperial city of Hué, in Central Vietnam, seems to have sprung direct from a colour designer’s palette.


The Misty Mountain Hop To Dalat

Glenn A Baker rejoices in the delights of Dalat - a very different Vietnam


White Nights with the White Thai

Unlike their mother, Ba Vuong’s five daughters never need submit to the ordeal of teeth blackening.


 

 
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