The Cu Chi Tunnels are located in the outer northern suburbs of Ho Chi Minh City. This renowned network of tunnels is over 250km long and became famous around the world during the Vietnam War. This was the site of years of fierce struggles and an example of the endurance of the Vietnamese people. Once you visit Cu Chi, you will comprehend the reason why Vietnam won the war despite the overwhelming force of modern weapons and endless money support. This network of tunnels was built and used as the Vietnamese guerillas' nearest base to Saigon during the Vietnam war. It is now a major attraction for foreign tourists as well as for local people.
Dalat city is the centre of Lam Dong Province, located on the highest part of the West Highlands of central Vietnam (1,500 m altitude). 70% of its area is covered by mountains and forests. Dalat was founded a century ago (1893), and has become an attractive site for foreign and domestic visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon, is often offered to as Vietnam’s jewel and the Pearl of the Orient. The official name change took place in 1976, following the reunification of the country.
Ho Chi City is not only a commercial center but also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist center. It is the second most important in Vietnam after Hanoi. The main ethnic groups populating the area are the Kinh and Hoa.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. Its name Hanoi has existed since 1831 until present. This area was chosen as the capital of Vietnam by the King Ly Thai To.
Originally the area was called Dai La. The name was changed to Thang Long in 1010. According to legend, on the arrival of King Ly's Dragon Boat on the Red River at Dai La, there was a sudden appearance of a dragon. The King then named this land as Thang Long - The Ascendance of Dragon. It has been nearly a thousand year since then, and, this serene land has been called by many different names: Thang Long, Dong Kinh, Dong Do and today, Hanoi.