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| Since the border reopened for trade in 1992, MONG CAI has been
booming and its markets are stuffed with Chinese goods. Highway 18
enters the town from the west across a bridge and then peters out in a
large, open area, with the public minibus station straight ahead and the
post office on the south side. A rooftop clock identifies Mong Cai's
focal point, the covered market. The Chinese border is just 1km away to
the north; walk from the bridge through the goods-only bus stand and
then follow the river, past the bank, to reach the border gate
(7am-5pm). There's not much to choose between Mong Cai's hotels , all of
which offer air-con, hot water, TV and telephone. Best value is the Huu
Nghi (tel 033/881408; $10-20), down a sidestreet near the post office.
Alternatively, try the Dong A (tel 033/881151; $10-20), opposite the
minibus station. Streets near the covered market turn into open-air
restaurants in the evening. |
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