Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Wonder poll: Ha Long Bay enters second round

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Wonder poll: Ha Long Bay enters second round

New7Wonders, the organizing board of the campaign to vote seven new world wonders declared the list of 261 nominees that enter the second round on Wednesday, including Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage site.

The Mekong River, which runs through many countries including Vietnam, also enters the second round.

The Media Director of New7Wonders, Tia Viering, said the second round will run from now to July 7, 2009 to select 77 top nominees.

The New7Wonders expert council will choose the last 21 nominees from this list for the last round from July 21, 2009 to 2011.

Among 261 sites from 222 countries entering the second round, there are many world famous landscapes like the Grand Canyon, Loch Ness Lake, Fujisan Mountain, the Amazon River, the Danube River, the Death Sea, the Kalahari Desert, and Niagara Falls.

Readers can vote for Ha Long Bay at http://www.new7wonders.com/.
(Source: Tuoi Tre)

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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.