Explore Ho Chi Minh
Travel to Vietnam December 14th, 2009
The war may be a blessing in disguise for Vietnam. Having suffered a prolonged war for almost 1 century and 1 decade, it now tracks the sale of imperialism Vietnam to invite tourists.
France colonized Vietnam from the 19th century, the year 1858 until the year 1954. French troops led Rigault de Genoully, by order of Napoleon III, Da Nang Harbor attack. Although the attack had failed to successfully destroy the city.
From there, the attack continues to Gia Dinh City aka Saigon now called Ho Chi Minh City. From there, the French managed to master the 6 provinces in the Mekong River region.
Until finally, on August 30, 1945 revolution was launched Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam communist father who was called Bac Ho (Uncle Ho), and the Viet Minh. Revolution had succeeded in making the last Vietnamese King, Bao Dai, off the throne.
Resistance waged by the resistance until the Geneva Agreement was signed in July 1954. France agreed to leave from Vietnam.
1st century colonialism that left a mark. French-style buildings appeared at some point in Ho Chi Minh City. For example, in District 1.
In Hai Ba Trung Street, stands the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Cathedral area of 35 x 93 square meters, has a twin bell towers reaching 58 feet high.
Marseilles original bricks that make up the cathedral since 1877 still show original color, red. In front of him, a statue of the Virgin Mary standing with grace. Rose as high as 4.2 meters, the statue made of Italian marble that weighs 8.5 tons.
On its western side, there is the central Post Office with French style too. Built in 1886, the front carved the names of French scientists such as Ampere, Voltage, Focault, and others.
Not only the building, a street near Notre Dame there was a smell of France. There Pasteur Street, like in Bandung, and Alexandre de Rhodes Street.
Look also Reunification Hall, the Road Nam Ky Khoi Nghia. Stand on an area of 15 hectares, designed buildings French architect who also designed Hong Kong’s city hall, Hermite, originally was the home of Governor-General of France.
Unfortunately, the building was bombed during the Vietnam war with the United States (U.S.) to understand the communists burned in 1962. However, in 1972-1976 the building was renovated by the architect of Vietnam, Ngo Viet Thu.
“The original building is much more beautiful than a new building,” said the guide native 808 I-ring Gathering Partners, Le Chau, when the group visited there, Thursday (21/8/2008).
The building, when the Vietnam War, U.S., Vietnam occupied the president’s family. War plans and strategies were discussed in this Reunification Hall.
Initially, this building was given the name Independence Hall, the City of Saigon or Ho Chi Minh free from the clutches of the United States, April 30, 1975.
However, when North Vietnam and South Vietnam united in 1976, the name Reunification Hall pinned.
“France colonized Vietnam for its natural resources exploited. Colonize the U.S. for political purposes. To understand communism did not spread, the U.S. attacked Vietnam because it could target China and Russia to the north, through Laos and Cambodia,” Chau said.
Since the central government moved to Hanoi, northern Vietnam, this building used for overnight guests of the state.
Hanoi, Vietnam Tourism pulse
Travel to Vietnam December 13th, 2009
Each entered the month of October, along with the coming of autumn in Vietnam, especially the northern part of Vietnam (North Vietnam have 4 seasons) there will be many tourist attractions to attract tourists to visit Hanoi. Every Month in October, for example, there is a celebration “Trung Thu Festival” or Mid-Autumn Festival “. The festival is held for one week, starting from the date of 8-15 (according to the China calendar / calendar based on the Moon). So the top of the show is when the moon Purnama . The festival is really to spoil the child. so, the festival / celebration, every family in Hanoi will bring their children (Vietna average person have only one or two children only) around the lively city of Hanoi by various toy seller, to obey demand for their children to buy toys like berbgai. Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the city of Hanoi would be packed by the parents who bring their children begin to enjoy the cool Hanoi.
Upon entering the autumn in Hanoi, the number of tourists who come to this old city have also increased, domestic and foreign tourists. was not only fall, but throughout the year many local and foreign tourists coming into the city of Hanoi, Hanoi is a city for the exotic that is not eroded by globalization (at least physically). Hanoi with its Hoan Kiem lake to be one symbol of Vietnam. Hanoi has 12 Lake the main attraction for the tourist. in addition, around Hoan Kiem lake is 36, aka Pho Co ancient road. Thus, the ancient road that 36 existed from earlier times and when the French colonial era prefix named Hang (ie stores, or sales center), such as Hang Be, Hang Luoc, Hang Bac, and more.
As one of the favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam, in addition to 12 Lakes and 36 unique ancient road, there are also several historic buildings such as the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, Pagoda, ethnic museums, and more. The Vietnamese government maintain the authenticity and integrity of some historic buildings to keep exotic, so it will be an attraction for tourists. therefore, not surprising that until now very few high rise buildings or malls and plazas in the city of Hanoi.
Entering the age of the next year 1000, Hanoi began to clean themselves. Wide-screen showing the countdown anniversary of the 1000 lies at the edge of Hoan Kiem lake. is understandable, because the lake is a tourist center of Hanoi, everyone can see it.
In addition to tour packages in Hanoi city, many tour agencies that offer tour packages to the outside of Hanoi, such as the Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Lang Son, and so on.
Although the capital of Vietnam, once a favorite tourist destination , but Hanoi will begin to slow after 11 hours of the night. All closed meetings, even Several street lights were turned off protocol. Approaching jm 12 nights Hanoi like a ghost town, quite and calm … only the occasional sound of splashing water tanker water along the main street of Hanoi, so the street in morning was clean and cool.
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