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VIETNAM

Hanói

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and it’s 2^nd largest city. The climate is tropical, with wet and hot weather much of the year. But due to the city's latitude, temperatures drop drastically in the wintertime and the wind chill and dampness means winter weather can feel cold.

Hoan Kiem Lake

The lake is easy walking distance from anywhere in the Old Quarter. The park that surrounds the shore is used by the residents of the city every morning for jogging and t'ai chi (Chinese shadow boxing) and is regarded by locals as one of the city's beauty spots.

The Old Quarter

The narrow streets are each named after the products that are (or were) sold there (Basket Street, Paper Street, Silk Street etc) and create an intricate web of activity and colour.

Hoa Lo Prison

Where US prisoners of war were incarcerated during the Vietnamese War. Also known as the Hanoi Hilton.

Museums

Hanoi as many museums, including the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution and the Museum of Vietnamese History

Other sites

Temple of Literature

Dong Xuan Market

Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). The city center is situated on the banks of the Saigon River and the city as a population of more than 9 million people.

Lam Son Square

The Rex Hotel – a favourite of US officers during the war – is in this square.

Cong Xa Pari (Paris Square)

The Notre Dame Cathedral

Ben Thanh Market (Cho Ben Thanh)

A large, covered central market

Cholon (Chinatown)

Lots of temples and assembly halls, such as the Nghia An Assembly Hall and the Thien Hau Temple

Other sites

Reunification Palace

War Remnants Museum

Museum of Vietnamese History

Ho-Chi-Minh Museum

Xa Loi Pagoda

SINGAPUR

Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence the city-state of Singapore has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts the world's busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, make this densely populated country a great tourist destination. With more than 50% of its area covered by greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves - is an enchanting garden city. Singaporean food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops offering cheap food from all parts of Asia, and shopping is plentiful in the many centres in Orchard Road and Suntec City. The weather is usually sunny all year around, with rainfalls almost daily, and it is very humid. The largest event is Chinese New Year, usually held in February, with beautiful street decorations and lights.

Sentosa

Sentosa is a tourist resort island with 3 beaches. Activities include a man-made volcano, 4D theatre, luge ride, oceanarium, butterfly park and Second World War museum, as well as a Universal Studios theme park.

Chinatown

Chinatown is scattered with shops selling products such as Chinese medicine. It is also home to the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple – Singapore’s oldest Hindu place of worship, the Chinatown Heritage Centre and Telok Ayer Street, full of shophouses and fascinating temples of different religions.

Little India

Little India is a mix of handicraft shops, Indian restaurants, a spice mill and the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.

Arab Street

Shops selling Middle Eastern and Islamic goods, and home to the Sultan Mosque

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

Botanic Gardens

At the western end of Orchard Road. Houses the National Orchid Garden.

Casinos

Two casino complexes in Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa.

TAILANDIA

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is one of the hottest cities in the world. Located just 14 degrees north of the Equator, Bangkok is sunny at any time of the year with temperatures over 30°C (86°F). The most pleasant time to visit is the cool season that lasts from November till February. It is both the coolest and driest period. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the "Old City". Out of Bangkok's hundreds of temples, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun usually make up the top 3.

Grand Palace

One of its buildings houses the Emerald Buddha, and it is the most sacred Buddha image of Thailand.

Canal tours

Most of these special boat trips start at the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya and head through the backwaters of Thonburi, taking in Wat Arun, the Royal Barges National Museum and a floating market.

Siam Square

The best shopping in Bangkok.

Chatuchak Market

The world’s largest weekend outdoor market, with over 15,000 stalls.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho, or Wat Phra Chetuphon is the largest and most famous temple in Bangkok. It is ‘The Temple of the Reclingin Buddha’ and is also a respected center of traditional Thai massage.

National Museum and Buddhaisawan Chapel

The largest museum in Southeast Asia.

Khaosan Road

The backpacker strip with lots of bars and accommodation.

MALASIA

Kuala-Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, or simply called KL by locals, is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia. It is a cultural melting pot with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, cheap, great shopping, even better food and some of nature's wonders in just an hour away. Founded only in 1857 as a tin mining outpost, Kuala Lumpur is fairly new as far as Malaysian cities go.

Kuala Lumpur is short on must-see attractions: beyond the Petronas Twin Towers, the real joy lies in wandering randomly, seeing, shopping and eating your way through it. KL hosts an amazing variety of architectural delights. The grandest old British colonial buildings lie in the city center and include the former offices of the Colonial Secretariat (now the Sultan Abdul Samad Building) on Merdeka Square and the old Kuala Lumpur Railway station.

Chinatown

KL’s traditional commercial district, with many Chinese shops and places to eat, as well as Chinese temples.