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__WHAT’S__ __THERE__ __TO__ __DO__ __AND__ __SEE__ __?__

__Landmarks and places of interests__

Ho Chi Minh City: Reunification Palace - this is where important members of the government once lived in.

Ha Noi: Mirror lake - here you can see the oldest turtle in Vietnam. Uncle Ho’s tomb - you can see the history of Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam and Uncle Ho’s dead body.

Da Nang: The Japanese Bridge(Hoi An)- where you can see some of Hoi An’s history. Tan Ky’s house in Hoi An - here you can see the oldest house in the ancient town. Marble Mountain - these five mountains are a very popular tourist destination. Here you can hire tour guides to help you take part in more fun activities like: abseiling in a cave or down an open cliff.

__Activities you can try__

Ho Chi Minh City:

SHOPPING Ben Thanh Market - If you would like to shop for traditional, handmade things from Vietnam like Ao Dais, silk products and lots more. Vincom Centers A and B - if you would like a more modern place to shop then maybe you should these. You can also try out the restaurants and game centers too!



THEME PARKS If you want some fun on some roller coasters, fun rides then you should come to these theme parks: Dam Sen - this is a huge theme park so pack your water bottle if you are gonna visit. Suoi Tien - this is a little further away from Ho Chi Minh City so might need a bus to take you there but it has a dolphin show. Dai Nam - (in Binh Duong) this theme park even has a zoo in it!

FUN DAY TRIPS Instead of staying in the same old Ho Chi Minh City

all the time, you can always travel to the boundaries. There are Cu Chi Tunnels you can visit. This is where soldiers from the past hid and where they got ready for war. There are also many pottery villages that you can visit and shop there. Vietnamese sand painting workshop - You will have a chance to meet Mrs. Y Lan, the 1st person to create this type of art.

Da Nang:

SHOPPING When night comes near, you can go shopping in the Hoi An night market.

FUN DAY TRIPS Marble Mountain, you can also visit the pagodas and the interesting shapes in the caves and temples, or take a bus to the ancient town of Hoi An. Here are a few activities you can try out in Hoi An: take a bicycle tour around Hoi An, learn how to make lanterns and pottery animals, go farming in the countryside, go snorkelling or scuba diving and so much more...

Ha Noi:

SHOPPING MALLS If you live in Ha Noi and love shopping, you can try to Parkson Mall or Ruby Plaza. Both of these shopping malls are highly-qualified so you can trust Parkson Mall and Ruby Plaza to get the things you want.

THEME PARKS You can try and go to Ho Tay theme park. If you like a more entertaining theme park then try Bao Son Paradise theme park. Be sure to grab plenty of money and a map at the park to know where rides and shop are if you are willing to visit.

FUN DAY TRIPS You can try going on a one day trip to Ha Long Bay. UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) has named this place one of the most beautiful nature reserves. You can also try a shorter day trip like having a 5-hour cooking class in different areas of Hanoi. For a longer tours you can visit a beautiful and peaceful lake that has mysterious legend of how it was formed, Ba Be lake. Tour s around Ba Be lake are always available if you need it. // Rose and Jasmine - Year 5 //