Saturday, May 8, 2010

Eye catching HCM City

ED NOTE: Wow! HCM city has grown since my last visit in 2006. My Dream is to live here & Hanoi for several months and just continue to explore my second Luv...Vietnam

HCM City has developed strongly in many fields in the last 35 years. VietNamNet introduces the city’s changes.

HCM City has developed strongly in many fields in the last 35 years but the most impressive development is its infrastructure. VietNamNet introduces the city’s changes.

HCM City aims to be multifunctional hub by 2025

HCM City looks to ODA for urban transport development

HCM City earns place as nation’s economic spearhead

The city lights up. The building in the centre is Sheraton hotel.

Ben Thanh market – 23/9 Park – Quch Thi Trang roundabout – Ham Nghi road area from above. Small roads to the city’s centre have become avenues. Many roads are expanded and rebuilt. The waterway is also upgraded. With capital for construction was less than 500 million dong in 1976-1979, HCM City can currently invest trillions dong in infrastructure.

The East-West avenue runs along Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal.

Nguyen Huu Canh road connects District 1’s hub with Thu Thiem bridge, crossing the Saigon river to district 2. Ten years ago, this area was ponds and slumps.

The Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

Nguyen Van Linh Avenue, District 7.

Phu My bridge, the first cable-stay bridge in HCM City and the fifth on Saigon river, linking Districts 7 and 2.

The East-West avenue in District 5.

The entrances of Thu Thiem tunnel.

Can Gio mangrove forest.

Truc Quan

Eye catching HCM City | Look At Vietnam - Vietnam news daily update

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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.