As what I have mentioned in my Aliwan Festival 2017 posts, Thes, ang maganda kong pinsan (medyo napilitan ako sa statement na yan), borrowed my DSLR for her international tour. In return, I'll publish some of her photographs so we can have a glimpse of Vietnam and its tourist spots and destinations. By the way, every time I hear this country, I always think of the Vietnam War and Leah Salonga performing Miss Saigon. Let's see and widen our minds with the photos captured at Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon.
1. Norodom Palace
On the same site, in 1868, a residence for the French governor-general became a seat for the former President. Expanded and became Norodom Palace. In 1962, the palace was bombed attempting to kill the president at that time. On the same site, a new building was built and completed in 1966 and was named Independence Palace. was home to the succeeding South Vietnamese president, Nguyen Van Thieu, until his hasty departure in 1975. Designed by Paris-trained Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu.
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. Details from Wikipedia
3. Tank 843
Tank 843 (a Soviet T-54 tank) is the first tank that crashed through the Presidential Palace of Vietnam, however, Françoise Demulder, a French photographer, published her photographs in 1995 showing that Tank 390 entered the main gate while Tank 843 was still behind the steel columns. Nonetheless, these tanks were declared national treasures in 2012.
4. Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office, also known as Ho Chi Minh City's French Post Office, was designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1886 and 1891. It is a famous landmark because of its history and stunning architectural design that features a combination of French Gothic and Renaissance. By the way, it's a walking distance from Notre Dame Cathedral.
A sumptuous Vietnamese delicacy.
Snake and scorpion wines are commonly known as a natural medicine used to treat different health problems. According to some, these alcoholic beverages are considered to be a natural aphrodisiac. Seeing the snake and scorpion inside the bottle while taking a shot will definitely create a unusual bite.
The place where she stayed; at Tan Son Nhat 2 Hotel.
Dong is the National Currency of Vietnam.
Dahil blog ko to, isasama ko din pic ko with my #pabida pose. Right now, I am posting these photos to inspire myself and to look for sponsors. Hahaha. I am positive that my time to travel to the Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia will knock soon, if when, hhhmmm.... just don't know. So excited to taste their street and exotic foods. Anyways, thanks Thess for letting me upload these beautiful photos.
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