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Saigon – Paris Of The East

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:00:25 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, as it was known in olden times is unmistakably one of those preferred holiday destinations in Asia. This city has a special place among the tourist destinations as it has a unique property of evoking feeling of that of exotic lands and also the charms of old world. Here the blend of an old structure with the newer ones can be very effectively viewed. The streets of this unique city are lined up by large corporate offices along with those older French colonial architectural beauties. Thus it is unmistakably Saigon where one could well see this blend. Here one could find a group of dynamic people who are very much busy with their business activities, along with those saffron-robed monks who collect alms for their living. Thus, although the city is busy with international business schedules, the charm and beauty of ancient Asia is very well retained.
The Vietnamese took over the city from the hamlet of Cambodian rulers and was later made the capital of French colony of Cochin-China. The current name is after its great communist leader Ho Chi Minh and is thus a tribute to the great man. It has got a population of about 9 million and is therefore the largest in Vietnam. It was during the colonial period that the city was renovated with streets that are broad along with colonial architecture that have passed the test of time to last even to now. The city has got a tropical humid climate with average humidity of about 75%. There are two distinct seasons- the rainy season from May to November and the dry months from December to April. The dry season is the best time to visit the city as the humidity level will be much lower.
There are lots of tourist attractions in the city. Among them is the History Museum. A huge collection of artifacts are arranged or housed in this museum. There is also a water puppet theatre inside the museum and along with this a gift shop too. Yet another great museum is the War Remnants Museum. It is famous for the exhibit of American War Crimes. Yet another place to mention is the Reunification Palace. There is a huge party room, a gambling room, a movie theatre and lavish reception halls. Many pagodas can be found around the city and among these the Nghia An Hoi Quan is the best. The City Hall is yet another architectural marvel that is a must see one. It is a best example for the colonial architecture of the French. Notre Dame Cathedral is also another of those structures. The Saigon River adds to the beauty of the city.
A lot of water parks are there in order to cool you from the heat. There are Dame Sen water Park and Saigon Water Park to get added up in the list. A lot others are also there in the list. Shopping is yet another feature of this place. Lots of handicraft items and tourist souvenirs are available for shopping. The bargaining skills of people can be very much handful here. Dong Khai and Le Thanh Ton are among the best shopping areas here. The services to the city are made through Tan Son Nhat airport, which is the largest in Vietnam. Here the immigration rules are much stricter and hence lot of time is needed for the purpose. Cach Mang Thang Tam station is the nearest railway station to the city center. Again taxi is the best option to go through the city. Motorbike taxis are also there which will be much cheaper than others. Renting a bike is also a good way to explore the beauty of the city.
Unmistakably Saigon is known as the Paris of the East. In the area there are 50 small restaurants that are excellent to go for. There are also many number of internet centers along with glossary and general store. There are traditional cultural shows at the opera house and night clubs situated which adds to the beauty of the city. Vung Tau is a peninsular on the cost and is the nearest seaside to that of Saigon. There is an extra ordinary post office, exotic murals, old colonial hotels, and red-brick cathedral etc which are all worth watching. Thus Saigon or Shanghai or Ho Chi Minh is a strong contender among tourist destinations in Asia.

Saigon Hotel

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 08:47:21 +0000

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SecuTech Vietnam 2008 Press Con & Business Seminar in Movenpick Saigon Hotel, HCM City

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:34:34 +0000

SecuTech Vietnam is setting foot in VEFAC (Vietnam Exhibition Fair Centre) in year 2008. With 11 years of exhibition organizing experience and mastering in the security field, SecuTech Vietnam will again unite all important suppliers worldwide in Vietnam. This show does not only comprise of multiple security equipment choices, fire & safety devices, but also provides our expert knowledge and our most up-to-date international vision to lead the security trend.

The Beautiful Notre Dame in Saigon

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:55:04 +0000

The Notre Dame Basilica in the Vietnamese city of Saigon is yet another imprint of French colonialism in this historic city. This cathedral located in downtown Saigon was established by the French colonists for religious service for their own nationals. The cathedral stands at over 58 meters with two tall bell towers flanking it from either side.

The cathedral was established following the French capture of Cochinchina and Saigon in the middle of the 19th century. The first church that was built was at the site of an abandoned Vietnamese pagoda, Bishop Leferve who was in charge of the construction decided to turn the pagoda into a church. Because the first church was too small, a larger one was built on the banks of the Charner canal and was known as the Saigon church.

This church which was built mostly of wood was damaged by termites and subsequently a design competition was organized to create a new cathedral. The winning design by architect J. Bourad was chosen, his design blended modern revised Roman style elements of Gothic architecture. Later two tall bell towers with bronze bells were added, as was a statue of Pigneau de Behaine which was installed in the flower garden. However the crowing glory of the cathedral was the Peaceful Notre Dame statue that was built with Roman granite. This spawned the cathedral’s new name- the Notre Dame Basilica.

Many legends and stories surround this cathedral which sees many faithful devotees flocking to its doors. In 2005, the statue was reported as shedding tears which attracted thousands of people to witness the supposed miracle. According to reports the tears were shed down the right cheek of the Virgin Mary statue.

Located in a busy part of the city, a Saigon hotel can be found nearby with ease. A hotel in Saigon that offers great access to places of interest as well comfortable accommodation is recommended for travelers.

Kobe beef – Chef Ian Lovie – Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:28:49 +0000

Kobe beef – Executive Chef Ian Lovie – Signature restaurant – Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

New World Saigon hotel room

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:37:49 +0000

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Foie Gras – Chef Ian Lovie – Sheraton Saigon Hotel

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:57:59 +0000

Foie Gras – Executive Chef Ian Lovie – Signature restaurant – Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers – Vietnam

Travel in Saigon- a Good Way to Spend the Vacation

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:37:45 +0000

Saigon now known as Ho Chi Minh City stands as the biggest city in Vietnam. During the time of rule by the Cambodians the city was called Prey Nokor (Prey means “wood” or “forest” and Nokor means “city” which is derived from the Sanskrit word for city Nagara). Prey Nokor served as the major port for the Khmers and was a small fishing village until the city of Prey Nokor was captured by the Vietnamese during the seventeenth century. In the Vietnamese language the city came to be called Sai Gon. During the French Colonial times the city Ho Chi Minh was called Saigon and was the capital of their colony Cochinchina. Later after independence this became the capital city of South Vietnam, in the years 1954 to 1975. When Vietnam was united in 1976 and became the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the city extended and renamed Ho Chi Minh City, in memory of the communist leader Ho Chi Minh.

The city centre is located sixty kilometers from the South China Sea, along the banks of the Saigon River. Towards the north about 1, 760 km one will find the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi. There are many places a tourist should visit while in Ho Chi Minh City. There are many buildings at the city centre with French colonial architecture. Some important buildings include the Reunification Palace, City Hall, Municipal Theatre, City Post Office, State Bank Office, City People’s Court and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Museums here include the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Museum of Vietnamese History, the Revolutionary Museum and the War Remnants Museum. There is also the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which were constructed in 1865.

A stay in a Saigon hotel would be recommended. When in Saigon try some Saigon hotel accommodation. By staying here one may get to experience the Saigon accommodation and what it feels like living in Saigon.