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Hanoi, Vietnam buildings. The most visited attractions chaotic and culturally diverse city and
are Vietnam War-related including the the gateway to the Mekong Delta region.
Hanoi is a hectic collage of sights, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Ho Visitors usually begin tours here at the
sounds and smells. Masses of motor- Chi Minh Museum. Hanoi’s crazy, hectic historic Rex Hotel where most of the
bikes roar down roadways, and bike and Old Quarter is a must-do stop for sou- city’s sights are within walking distance.
car horns are constantly honking. Wom- venir shopping and to view the market Among the most popular are the Muse-
en wearing traditional conical straw scene. um of Ho Chi Minh City, the Presiden-
hats carry poles with baskets on each Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) tial Palace, and the War Remnants Mu-
end, small shops overflow with color- seum, sure to bring back bad memories
ful embroidery and signs literally cover for baby boomers. The huge Ben Thanh
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, is a vibrant, Market is packed with tourists and in-
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