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CARAVELLE HOTEL

Caravelle Hotel is one of Ho Chi war years, followed by cameo roles in buffet and five-star dining experience.
Minh City’s leading international popular films and literature. While Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar on the
SOUTH VIETNAM five-star hotels. much of what lies at the heart of top floor of the Heritage Wing is
Caravelle Saigon is historic, its rooms
Since its opening on Christmas Eve are modern and luxurious, making it one of the few remaining bars in this
rapidly-developing city with a long
1959, Caravelle Saigon has gained
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known Vietnam and is an attractive patchwork Long, where longan orchards are found. renown for being at the heart of the ideal place to make your own history and colourful history to tell. Café de
as Saigon, is Vietnam’s most of rice paddies, swamps and canals. The Further into the Delta lies the colourful everything important. Located in the in one of the most enchanting cities in l’Opera offers quite possibly one of the
dynamic city. With a population Cai Rang floating markets are the hub town of Can Tho, the biggest city in city centre, the hotel is a short walk to the world. best locations where you can enjoy great
of 8.6 million, its streets are of the Mekong River Delta’s fishing the Mekong River Delta, with rice the iconic landmarks and locations, such Each guestroom comes equipped with a views with a dash of history and a slice
brimming with shops, stalls and and farming trades. These markets most important industry. Can Tho has as the Saigon Municipal Theatre, also Samsung flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi and of modernity all rolled into one.
busy vendors with their wares appear frantic but tourists should not be an array of delicious, local cuisine and known as the Opera House, Notre newly-upgraded décor and finishings
spread out on sidewalks. discouraged. Everything on sale usually photogenic floating markets nearby, and Dame Cathedral, historic Dong Khoi that stay true to the warm, comfortable Secluded and private, the freeform
hangs off the front of each boat, and Street, modern Nguyen Hue Walking pool is the ideal place to bask in the
Popular sights include the Doc Lap bargaining is encouraged. is close to the Cambodian border. Here Street, and the legendary Ben Thanh feeling that Caravelle Saigon has sun and relax with a cool drink or swim
Palace, the War Remnants Museum you can also find the lively river city of Market. become renowned for. If 38.5 square- a few laps.
and Notre Dame Cathedral, built in A sampan boat is the perfect way Chau Doc, with beautiful sunset views Within its walls, the hotel has been at metres is not enough, then try the
neo-Romanesque style. The central Ben to watch the Mekong River come from the top of Sam Mountain. the centre of significant historic and Signature Premium or Signature Studio The fitness centre is fully stocked
Thanh Market is the best for souvenir alive, and tourists can expect to find Off the far southwest coast of Vietnam cultural events as well, beginning with rooms, each boasting a larger floor area, with the latest equipment, and
bargains and delicious street foods. everything from fish to jack fruit. Phu Quoc Island has beautiful white couch and working space, perfect for Kara Spa provides a calming and
The riverbank is dotted with stilted, sandy beaches and a choice of resort- its original design hailed at the time longer business or leisure trips.
You can also visit Giac Lam Pagoda, one wooden houses that are built right on style hotels. It is famous for its black as one of the tallest and most modern tranquil sanctuary for total relaxation
of the oldest pagodas in the city, and the the water’s edge. pepper and nuoc mam, or fish sauce, buildings of its kind in Vietnam. Then, Nineteen Buffet Restaurant has grown with pampering wellness treatments
spectacular Chinese-style Emperor of as well as its pearl factories. While there was its involvement during the a reputation for its unparalleled seafood and massages.
Jade Pagoda. My Tho is a quiet city, a day trip from
Saigon, with an interesting central it is not considered a prime nightlife
The flat but lusciously green Mekong market. Take a boat trip to explore local destination, for peace, tranquility and 19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM
River Delta is the southernmost region of canals and nearby islands including Tan relaxation, it is the perfect holiday spot. Tel: +84 28 3823 4999 Fax: +84 28 3824 3999 Email: [email protected] www.caravellehotel.com

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