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04/06/2016 09:17

Con Dao in the past and present

These pictures about the past and present Con Dao will give readers an authentic look as well as the history of the famous island in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.   A corner of 914 Pier, which was built in 1873 by prisoners.  914 is the number of prisoners who died during the construction process. Through hundreds of yearsmany places in Con Dao have not changed a lot.     ... On the way to Ben Dam.   Many old buildings are preserved but they are now used for other purposes. For example, the former administrative building is now the office of the Management Board of Con Dao Relics.   The Treasury Department is now the Financial Division of Con Dao District. The French villa is now the Saigon Con Dao hotel, with...

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31/05/2016 20:47

The world's largest cave in Vietnam

The spectacular Han Son Doong cave in Vietnam is so gigantic it could fit a 40-storey skyscraper within its walls Tours are limited to 450 visitors each year in a bid to create a sustainable future for its vast caverns and plant-life These stunning snaps were taken by photographer Urs Zihlmann, during a five-day trip to Ke Bang National Park    These incredible snaps giving a glimpse inside the world's largest cave will take your breath away. With the eerie green glow inside the mystical, echoing cavern, Vietnam's Han Son Doong cave looks like it could be on the edge of the world. The huge cave - large enough to fit a 40-storey skyscraper - is so massive that it has its own climate, and clouds even form inside it.   These incredible snaps give a glimpse inside the world's largest cave, Vietnam's Han Son Doong, and will take your breath away   With the eerie green glow inside the mystical, echoing cavern, the cave looks like it could...

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31/05/2016 09:57

Hue’s beauty through the lens of backpackers

VietNamNet Bridge - With golden palaces, majestic tombs and ancient and peaceful beauty, Hue has always been a top tourist destination in Vietnam.   The gentle Huong (Perfume) River is one of the top tourist sites in Hue. The river has many names such as Lo Dung, Linh Dinh and Kim Tra.  Hue’s beauty is romantic, quiet. Another famous destination not to be missed when you visit Hue is Tam Giang Lagoon, the convergence of three major rivers of O Lau, Huong and Bo. Hue National School is also a must-see place. Located on the bank of the Perfume River, Hue National School was built under the reign of King Thanh Thai (1896) with an area of 4,237 m2. This was the France-Vietnam school of entire Indochina and was the first high school in Hue. The French-style school. Temples in Hue are also worth to...

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