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TOURISTS ATTRACTION 
 SINGAPORE & VIETNAM

Marina Bay A visit to Marina Bay is guaranteed to bombard your senses. With land reclamation works starting only in the 1970s, the transformation of the area has been nothing short of a miracle.

Architectural masterpieces Marvel at the collection of architectural icons that dot the impressive skyline, or brag about having seen some of the best views in the world from Sand sky park at Marina bay sands, designed by no less than the renowned architect Moshe Safdie.Want a nature fix? Pop over to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay. Revel in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens. Escape from the tropical heat at the cooled conservatories or let the kids splash about at the Children’s Garden Water Play area. Dizzy by the sights of a nautical vision in the distance? That’s just the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore designed to receive the newer generation of larger cruise liners.

New city living Expect to see power suits and briefcases while joggers pound the pavement and cyclists whiz by alfresco cafes. You are as likely to find people who come here to work as people who call Marina Bay their home. If you’re feeling cowed by the skyscrapers, walk along the scenic waterfront promenade decorated with artistic sculptures that lead you right to the water’s edge of Marina Reservoir, where you’ll probably come across kite flyers, dragon boat races, even musical performances. And this is all just another ordinary day at Marina Bay.

Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital lies in the North of the country and is one of the country’s top tourist hot spots. It offers French-colonial architecture, a rich food culture and a long history (the city celebrated its millennium in 2010.) The most well known and important districts in Hanoi are Ba Dinh District (aka the French Quarter) where the government offices are located and Hoan Kiem District (aka the Old Quarter) which is considered the city’s business hub and main tourist destination. One of Hanoi’s most common sights is that of streets packed with scooters, bicycles and cars swarming around pedestrians like a school of fish. Then there are the many sidewalk vendors and people simply out for a stroll and the popular Old Quarter is no exception so walking around this district is distinct from a leisurely stroll in the park. Visitors have no choice but to face the traffic in the local style but the experience of exploring the historical area is a must-do and truly well worth it.

REFERENCE http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hoi-an/attractions https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/ singapore AUTHOR PREYAPASSORN SINSUEKSANSONGOB M.6/2 NO. 32 TEACHER ADVISOR MISS WILAIPORN PETCHSIRI MISS WEERANUCH WIJARNPREECHA