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11 09 2009

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam: Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Asia, tags: City, Markets, Palaces, Vietnam, War History

Where is Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City Centre

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon until 1975, is situated in southern Vietnam within the Mekong Delta. It is the largest city in Vietnam with more than six million people. It is a vast metropolis that is heavily populated with motorbikes and vespa’s and has come a long way since it’s early fishing village beginnings.

There are many places to visit that invariably relate to the Vietnam-American war, such as the War Remnants Museum, Revolutionary Museum and Presidential Palace. However, other places of interest for the visitor include the bustling area of Cholon where you can find the Ben Thanh Market. The Jade Emperor Pagoda and Reunification Palace are also significant landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam – A Country Guide

Map

TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Ho Chi Minh City

One Great Reason to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

One great reason to visit Ho Chi Minh City, especially if you love bustling city life, is to experience the electric atmosphere filled with chaotic vespa drivers!

Ho Chi Minh City

For More Information

Wikipedia

Ho Chi Minh City – Official City Site

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12 08 2009

MUSCAT, Oman: Exotic Arabian Scenery, Forts and Palaces

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Asia, tags: Deserts, Forts, Mountains, Oman, Palaces

Where is Muscat?

Al Jelali Fort, Muscat

Muscat is the capital of The Sultanate of Oman, a small country bordering Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. Muscat itself is made up of a number of coastal towns on the Gulf of Oman that have joined overtime. Each town is sandwiched between the coast and the barren desert mountains.

Muscat has strict building regulations and there are very few high rise buildings and even the newest, most functional building is required to reflect the traditions of a dome or an arabesque window. Muscat in places has a medieval feel resulting from the Portuguese occupation during the 1500s and two old forts, Al Jelali and Al Merani are testimony to this era. Whilst visitors are unable to enter ‘Al Alam Royal Palace’, photos of the entrance are permitted. The maze-like market of Mutrah Souk, which also includes the fish market, is often described as the best in the Gulf region.

An essential guide to Oman