 Quang Tri is located in the central Vietnam near the crossways between North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Several different minorities populate this province (Kinh, Bru-Van Kieu).From 1954 until the defeat of the Americans in 1975, Ben Hai river marked the division of Vietnam. There are sites nearby: Truong Son trails, Truong Son National cementary, Vinh Moc tunnels, Khe Sanh combat base. Dong Ha – the provincial capital of Quang Tri Province, home of the DMZ- served as the hotpot during much of the controversial Vietnam war. Such famous place names as Khe Sanh Combat base, Con Tien Fire base, Doc Mieu Fire base, Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, Camp Carroll, Fuller, the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, the Demilitarized Zone, Vinh Moc tunnels, Hightway of Horrors, Street without Joy…have gained wide publicity. So once you are in central, don’t miss the chance to come here. |  The central highlands cover the southern part of the Truong Son Mountain range and comprise the provinces of Lam Dong, Daklak, Gia Lai and Kontum. The area is home to several ethnic minority groups with only about two million people, but has always been considered important due to its strategic location: close proximity to the Cambodian border, the Ho Chi Minh trail and national route 1A. During the Vietnam War, considerable fighting to place in this area, which is now renowned for its cool climate, beautiful mountain scenery and tribal culture. |  Pick up to hotel from Tan Son Nhat Airport. Check-in hotel. City tour in Saigon including the Reunification Conference Hall, Former US Embassy, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown. Overnight in Saigon. |
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