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The relaxed driving of Vietnamese people!

It takes 6-7 hours to drive from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnamese friends joined us, we decided to hire a car. "Ho Chi Minh City" is not the original name of this city. From the late 17th century to 1976, it was called "Saigon". After the reunification of Vietnam in 1975, it was renamed after the Vietnamese national father "Ho Chi Minh". As Saigon is easier to pronounce, we still call it Saigon, and it seems that most locals are more accustomed to using this name. There are not many highways in Vietnam. From Nha Trang, there is only a section near Ho Chi Minh City, with two lanes in one direction. There is not much traffic, so it is not urgent. The driver drove slowly all the way, with dragon fruit growing all over the mountains on both sides of the road. Occasionally, we passed some scenic spots, stopping and starting at will, punching in at will. We don't like to plan our trips too much, usually just set a general direction, where to go, by chance, when to get up, by chance. There is no need to visit all the famous scenic spots, and the unexpected encounters on the road are more memorable. If you don't see it this time, it's okay, maybe I'll come back again and make up for the regret. The picture is a scenic spot on the way through Phan Rang--Rai Cave, where there is a large coral reef. Standing on the reef, you can see a vast blue sea in front of you, with a wide view. There are few foreign tourists, only a few locals. There are beautiful beaches a few kilometers away, and many resort hotels.
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Posted: Sep 9, 2024
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