Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Saigontourist’s best architectural works to be honored

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Saigontourist’s best architectural works to be honored

The Vietnam Architecture Association has announced 20 outstanding architectural works of Vietnam during the renewal process, including hotel and resort complexes of Saigontourist in localities nationwide.The hotel and resort complexes honored by the association are Saigon– Ninh Chu hotel, Saigon – Phu Quoc resort, Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang hotel, Saigon – Mui Ne resort, Saigon – Quy Nhon hotel and Saigon – Quang Binh hotel. The award ceremony will be held in Hanoi, on April 26, 2008. The Vietnam Architecture Association’s criteria selected architectural and artistic works suitable with modern architecture trends, works making break-through changes to the urban image and living environment, improving people’s material and spiritual lives as well as the urban and rural environment. Together with architecture and location strengths, hotels and resorts of Saigontourist have pioneerd good quality tourism products, meeting the abundant demand of both domestic and foreign tourists.
(Source: CPV/TT)

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.