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Exploring the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is the name given to the area of southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and enters the sea. The Vietnamese refer to this area as the Nine Dragons River Delta and the region is the perfect place to explore and get a feel for local culture, while in his tour of Vietnam.
The best way to experience the culture of local people on vacation in Vietnam is by arranging a visit to a local market. In Saigon, Ben Thanh is the place that the locals visit to buy food and catch up with all the weeks gossip. The market is also the perfect place to do a bit of historical tourism your holiday in Vietnam, as the former Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace are located a short walk. Reunification Palace was historically said to be the place that the Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1973, as it was here that the number of 843 tanks rammed through their doors After Saigon surrounded.
Another well-known district worth visiting during your holiday in Vietnam is the area of the Chu Chi tunnels. This vast network of tunnels Underground was the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War and an underground base for the Viet Cong. It is possible to arrange a tour a veteran of the Vietnam War and hear some of his experiences during the Vietnam incredible vacation. You are sure to leave feeling incredibly tunnels humble about the experiences some of you have heard.
If you like to visit Ben Thanh then take a Vietnam tour, in a traditional flat-bottomed boat Sampo Mekong, the famous fish market. While here you can experience the local culture and visit a traditional Vietnamese village, in the friendly locals are obliged to feel more than welcome.
The Cai Rang Floating Market are among the third largest in the country, and when you take a tour of Vietnam in this area that is sure to attract the attention of many vendors. cigarettes fresh papaya, coconut candy, beer and smuggling, even among the items which is on the market in the region. From the Cai Rang floating market you can also arrange tours to visit the bee farms, orchards and factories coconut sweets, all of which will give you ample opportunity to taste the local product.
Before leaving Vietnam travel and navigation on the Mekong River in Cambodia you may want to make a stopover in the town of Chau Doc Khmer. Chau Doc is famous for its variety of fish sauces and trade of catfish, and as such the homes are floating fish of the most visited attractions in the area. These houses are inhabited by local people, but enjoy giant floating cages underneath the living room.
Sunset Sam Mountain is sure to be one of the highlights of your holiday in Vietnam. As to the mountain range, there are plenty of attractions can be visited on the path of the Tay An Pagoda, Temple of the Virgin Xu and Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. However, with the sunset over the green rice fields and Cambodia's view in the distance, this is the perfect place to end his Vietnam tour.
About the Author
Darshi Chohan is a holiday expert for Tropical Locations, a specialist operator providing
Vietnam holidays
and luxury holidays to other destination in to the Far East, Indian Ocean, Arabia & India. Tropical Locations has a dedicated team of experienced travel consultants ready to share their knowledge and help you to plan and book your ideal holiday.
Fresh Beer, Hanoi, Vietnam 2007