Vietnam - Ha Long Bay, World Heritage

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, World Heritage

Dog of the Sea
gardien de la mer
2009

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There is a little more writing, but the stamp mark is over the words and smeared a little, even with a strong magnifying glass, I can't read it.  :(

Vietnam - "Peach Fruit Island", Boat

Vietnam
"Peach Fruit" Island on Ha Long Bay
Mont de peke

Photo: Van Phuc
2010

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Ha Long Bay (literally: "Descending Dragon Bay") is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam.

The bay consists of a dense cluster of over 3,000 limestone monolithic islands (although locals claim there are only 1,969). Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Đầu Gỗ (Wooden stakes cave) is the largest grotto in the Ha Long area. French tourists visited in the late 19th century, and named the cave Grotte des Merveilles. Its three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites. 

Vietnam - Hoi An - Food Market

Vietnam, Hoi An
2013

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Hội An, also Faifo, is a city of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is located in Quang Nam province and is home to approximately 120,000 people.

In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, with buildings that display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.

My question is this:  What is the lady in the background thinking?

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, City Hall

Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
City Hall

Photo by Doan Duc Minh
2013

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, Rush Hour on Le Van Si Street

Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Rush hour on Le Van Si Street

Photo by Doan Duc Minh
2013

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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam.

The main means of transport within the city are motorbikes, buses, taxis, and bicycles. Motorbikes remain the most common way to move around the city. Taxis are plentiful and usually have trip meters, although it is also common to agree on the trip price before taking a long trip. Public buses run on many routes and fare can be purchased on the bus. For short trips, motorcycle taxis are available where the passenger sits at the rear of a motorbike. A popular activity for tourists is a tour of the city on cyclos (a rickshaw on back with a bicycle in front), which allow for longer trips at a more relaxed pace.

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Peoples Committee Building

Photo by Doan Duc Minh
2012

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Ho Chi Minh City Hall or Hôtel de Ville de Saigon was built in 1902-1908 in a French colonial style for the then city of Saigon. It was renamed after 1975 as Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. The building is not opened to the public or for tourists.