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(Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest city with a population in excess of 6 million people. The City is very much the heart of Vietnamese business and entrepreneurialism. Incomes here are typically twice that of Hanoi and the city's skyline is rapidly changing, reflecting the sharp influx of foreign trade within the last decade.
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In the morning we drive to the region near the Cambodian border. This is home to the unique Cao Dai sect whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name but a few. This religion is an odd mix of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianism and Christianity.
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The Mekong Delta is the biggest basket of rice in Vietnam. The surrounding lands comprise low-lying rice paddies, with dense mangroves and palms bordering the rivers. The tributaries of the mighty Mekong provide a comprehensive network of canals and channels making the rivers the best way to explore the region at a leisurely pace, while offering the opportunity to experience the truly unique lifestyle of this great river.
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This 3 day trip will give the chance to explore the Waterway & the daily life of Mekong Delta in My Tho as well as the bustle and hustle Saigon- Ho Chi Minh City.
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