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although vietnam is located in southeast asia, its long french colonial history has allowed it to retain a lot of french style.

largest city in the southho chi minhknown as the "little paris of the east", the landmark central post office was designed by the french eiffel tower designer gustave eiffel. the classical french romance can be seen at a glance; it is full of colorful houses.dalat, it is full of french style and has many imaginative architectural designs.

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in addition to french style, vietnam also naturally has the standard islands in southeast asia. first of all, the four nha trang islands:black island, first island, takeshimaandcandaothey are all famous diving resorts, and you can also experience skin care mud baths;

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niche islandmui ne, you can see the wonders of the desert on one side and the sea on the other. the local area retains the original fishing village style, which is very suitable for lying down; there are few people and beautiful scenery.vung tau, also known as "little rio" because of the statue of christ facing the sea;

ho chi minh, dalat, mui ne, vung tau, and nha trang are all located in southern vietnam, so it is very convenient to put them on one route.the french style, romantic island, cheap food, various flavors of coffee, and the fireworks of the market are really suitable to add to the lazy and slow-paced summer travel list.

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ho chi minh

let’s talk about ho chi minh first.although it is the largest city in vietnam, it does not have the hustle and bustle of the city.the sycamore trees and french-style buildings on both sides of the street give the place a french feel and a laid-back feel like a french town.

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when you wake up early, you can buy a baguette or a bowl of vietnamese rice noodles from the cart on the roadside. both of these will definitely make you have a full breakfast.

city walk is the best way to check out ho chi minh city.visit the central post office, which looks like a station. the french classical style design is very eye-catching. you can also send postcards here, which is a bit more romantic. visit various coffee shops.the cafe apartment that is the envy of others, converted from an old house, each space is a coffee shop. you can find everything from japanese coffee, vietnamese coffee to italian coffee in these small squares.

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if you want to play more deeply, it’s okay.visit the local wet market，tan dinh marketit is a market that locals love to visit. when you see the bustling crowds, you will know that you are in the right place, and the prices of the vendors' items will be cheaper and more reasonable.

shopping without shopping is not enough to relieve your addiction. it is recommended to sign up for a cooking class. you can not only eat something but also learn about southeast asian cooking skills.~

outside of cookingthe experience of making vietnamese coffeeit is also very local. i am used to drinking iced american iced latte. have you ever tried coffee with eggs and durian flavors? the taste is not surprising, but it is delicious.

let’s talk about spa. when you come to southeast asia, it’s natural to experience a spa in the evening. massage and relax from head to toe. don’t be too comfortable!the spa experience in ho chi minh is really not inferior to that of thailand, and the price is even more cost-effective.～

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vung tau

departing from ho chi minh city,it takes more than 2 hours to reach vung tau.you can choose this high-speed ferry. the scenery along the way is very good. after sailing, you can go to the outer warehouse to take pictures. there is also water and snacks. you only need to show the booking qr code to board the boat, which is very convenient.

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vung tau is a small island where locals vacation.the sea view is beautiful, the beach is clean and there are few tourists, so it is relatively quiet, and the prices are also very cheap, making it a good place to lie down and laze around.

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climb mount cristo and reach the top of the jesus statue, and you can overlook the entire scenery of vung tau. because the christ statue is the same as in rio, it is also called“little rio”。

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if your travel time is tight,you can directly sign up for a day trip experience.a round trip on the same day, covering all the highlights.for example, thuy van beach, one of the best beaches in vietnam, has a coastline of 10 kilometers!

@christ the king statue (that is, jesus mountain) has a great location! you can climb up and look out

for lunch, we recommend you to feast on vietnamese specialties. continue the rich itinerary in the afternoon,the famous mount jesus,ding shengtan, white house, mei yifeng.

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mui ne

there is also a direct bus from ho chi minh city to mui ne, a 4-hour drive. you can choose a sleeper berth for ¥57/person. it comes with pillows, blankets, and a tv, so you can have a good night's sleep.

unsplash@Anton Shuvalov

mui ne is a fishing village with a very primitive ecology., take a walk here to see the sunset scenery on the seaside, and feel the fireworks of the local people going out to sea to fish and sell fish ashore, which is very healing.

unsplash@Eugene Nelmin

it is said to be a fishing village, but actually this place isthere is also a "little sahara" desert hidden!ao trang white sand dunes allows you to play sandboarding and ride atvs; on the other side of the vast sand dunes is a freshwater lake surrounded by green plants, which is quite a contrast.

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if you want to watch the sunrise and sunset at the sea and desert at the same time, it is best to stay in mui ne for one night. this hotelanantara resorti really recommend it. it has ten kilometers of private beach and an infinity pool. you can stay at the hotel for just over ¥1,000/night in the off-season, and it also has free breakfast. it’s a great deal!

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nha trang

friends who like diving cannot miss nha trang, which has several kilometers of beaches.among them, black island, first island, bamboo island and silkworm island are the most famous.in particular, black island is a coral protection area and has a very good diving environment. it is great to experience deep diving and snorkeling here.

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po nagar cham pagoda is also worth seeing.built between the 7th and 12th centuries ad, it is a hindu building in the style of angkor wat. it is dedicated to the goddess tianyi, who protects fishermen who seek livelihood from the sea.

the po nagar cham pagoda is built against the mountain.when you climb up, you can overlook the coastline of nha trang, which is very beautiful especially at sunset.the cape of zhongyu, which was filmed in the french movie "lover", is also the filming location. facing the sea, all worries are blown away.

if you are new here and are not familiar with public transportation, you can choose to charter a car. from ho chi minh, you can go to mui ne, nha trang, and dalat, and the cost is very cost-effective.

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dalat

the colorful dalat is full of fairy tale atmosphere.there are colorful houses everywhere,the french-style architecture makes this place more romantic.

the unique architectural crazy house is intertwined with dead wood and vines, with spider webs and animal sculptures integrated into it, making it very flamboyant and mysterious;the pink mary convent is full of girlishness and is very photogenic;dalat railway station in yellow and red colors, with colorful carved windows, is retro yet french-style.

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there are also many zoos and farms in dalat, which are very suitable for parent-child travel or travel with girlfriends.the plateau gardens are filled with roses of eden,in the lush pine forest, you can truly feel the "nature's 20-minute park effect". the feeling of being surrounded by flowers is healing and film-making.

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candrinking coffee quietly in the garden, enjoy the natural scenery, or take a greenline luge and start an adventure through the jungle.

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if you like animals, don’t miss this puppy farm.more than 100 cute dogs can be petted at will.there are also alpacas, goats and other animals that can be fed. the surroundings are surrounded by plants and flowers, and the air is very fresh.

there are also strawberry and tomato gardens on the farm, allowing children to experience the joy of picking by hand. tickets only cost ¥29, the price of a cup of milk tea, and you can have fun all day long.

zoodoo zoo is also a good place for family travel.there is a shuttle bus from the city to the zoo.here you can have close contact with kangaroos, raccoons, alpacas, capybaras and other animals. under the guidance of the staff, most of the animals can be petted and fed, which is very interesting.

if you like outdoor challenging sports, you can choose this high ropes course.200 meters in the air, leaping through the lush pine trees, the feeling of soaring in the air is really exciting and relieving.

there are also seven obstacle course trainings, including crossing trees and rappelling.2 hours of experience, it will definitely make you enjoy the game! there are really too many things to do in the cities of southern vietnam.it is recommended to arrange a 6-7 day itinerary to play.starting from ho chi minh, visit dalat, mui ne, vung tau, and nha trang.

unsplash@Duy Son

it is recommended that the entire route includes visitsho chi minhcity central post office, coffee apartment and other landmark buildings; then go tomui ne, feel the fireworks of the seaside fishing village, ride a jeep through the desert, and hike along the fairy creek. the large red sand mountains can make you take a blockbuster movie every minute; the last stopnha trang, check out the angkor wat feng po nagar cham pagoda, watch a romantic sunset at zhongyu stone cape, and experience a special mud bath.