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Leading travel section of the top Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, has recently published an extensive article introducing the beauty of Vietnam, from Ha Long Bay to the Mekong Delta, amidst rice fields and memories, amidst diverse and rich nature with a desire for modernization.
The article encourages readers to embark on a journey to the highlighted points of a country with 'over 3,000 kilometers of coastline, UNESCO heritage sites, and an economic boom amid the new tigers of Asia.'
Hanoi unfolds with temples and lakes; Sa Pa is a weekend destination after a night on the train with sparsely populated ethnic groups, terraced fields, and, if lucky, Italian travelers can spend the night with a H'mong family; Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO heritage site, with thousands of islands and 'legendary beauty,' is a place that cannot be missed, while Tam Coc, with caves in the mountains, 'where the only sound is the water from the limestone falling into the water,' is also an essential point in the Northern travel itinerary.
The author also takes readers to Hoi An, another UNESCO heritage of Vietnam, with preserved ancient streets for centuries and unaffected by war, including 'food stalls, grocery stores, handicraft shops,' not far away are 'rice fields with farmers working.'
After Hoi An, the article ventures into Mui Ne, 'famous for its red sand dunes and an extensive coastline,' about the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's rice basket.
The author advises Italian travelers to spend ample time in this area to visit Can Tho and the floating market in Cai Rang.
The article concludes with a vivid description of Ho Chi Minh City, the final destination in the journey through Vietnam.
According to the author, this city is a bustling metropolis with 8 million people, a blend of ancient temples, multi-story shopping centers, a variety of trading shops, and a world of motorcycles on busy streets in an ever-active lifestyle.
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Source: Travel Guide Mytour – Reported by Dân trí
MytourJanuary 12, 2014
