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Hanging sheep sells dog meat series of Vietnam IELTS tour
As mentioned in the title, I had planned to take the IELTS exam. The school required a minimum of 6.0 overall, with no less than 4.0 in each section. Although it's possible to take the test domestically, my main goal was to study abroad, which made me decide to take the test overseas.
Originally, I thought about going to the Philippines or Malaysia, where I could also do some diving. However, my travel partner wasn’t interested in diving, so we ended up choosing a destination that wasn’t our first choice.
The itinerary was: Chengdu → Hanoi → Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh City → Chengdu.
Since I’m a frequent flyer, I naturally went for Star Alliance airlines. But the prices weren’t great, so I switched to Cathay Pacific for a one-way ticket, which also allowed me to accumulate miles. I booked it for 2600 RMB, which wasn’t cheap, but it was worth it for the convenience.
Here’s the official website.
I had to handle luggage and complete tasks during the trip. Diving? Well, I tried it once, but the water was murky and the environment was heavily damaged. It wasn’t worth continuing after the first dive.
Then there were the electronics. I brought everything I needed, just in case.
Now, let's talk about the IELTS experience. I took the test in Bangkok, at the British Council center in November. I did the Similan Islands test and came back feeling relieved. I even wrote a follow-up blog post later.
Regarding the process, I don't want to go into too much detail here. You can check out this link if you're interested.
Now, some tips for taking the IELTS in Hanoi. I chose IDP because it's said to give slightly higher scores. Their website looked more professional compared to BC, which felt a bit like a fake. One thing to note is that IDP requires you to register at least one day in advance at their Hanoi office. The writing test location is a bit far from Hoan Kiem Lake, so I recommend staying near the lake and using Grab or Uber for transport. The speaking test was closer, but there was a long distance between the two test rooms, so taking a taxi was better. I think the speaking test date can be scheduled in advance via email. The security at the test center was quite relaxed—many people brought pencils, erasers, and even bottles of water. I suggest bringing two pieces of paper just in case. The oral exam management was also very lenient, so it was easy to get through.
Hanoi was my first stop. The city is full of motorcycles, especially during rush hour. The infrastructure isn’t great, but the food, like pho and banh mi, is amazing.
If you’re planning to visit Hanoi, I recommend staying around Hoan Kiem Lake. Honestly, there’s not much to see besides the test. If it weren’t for the IELTS, I wouldn’t have come.
After the test, I flew directly to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, I didn’t recommend taking a metered taxi from the airport to the city—it costs around 300 RMB. Instead, I took a bus or a pre-arranged shuttle, which was cheaper and faster.
Diving in Nha Trang cost about 60 USD for two dives, including a shuttle. However, the underwater environment wasn’t great—the water was dirty, and the coral was damaged. I didn’t continue with any more dives.
Nha Trang itself isn’t very exciting either. I finally understood why there are so many low-cost group tours from Chengdu to Nha Trang. The city lacks attractions, and most of the people on the street are Chinese tourists.
Prices aren’t super cheap now, but they’re not expensive either. There's an amusement park opposite the beach, but it wasn’t fully open yet. I only recommend the slide located on the right side of the cable car.
Overall, it wasn’t a bad trip, but nothing special.
One thing worth mentioning is the night bus. It’s very affordable, costing around 60–70 RMB for a bed. You leave late at night and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City around 5 or 6 AM. It's a good option if you're on a budget.
Now, onto Ho Chi Minh City. The Reunification Palace is a must-see. There's also the Red Church and the Pink Church (Sacred Heart of Jesus). Besides those, the rest of the time is spent wandering the streets, shopping, and trying local food.
Ho Chi Minh City seems more developed than Hanoi, though I haven’t met anyone who says it's extremely modern. I guess I was mostly in the old town area.
Finally, my return flight was on Air China A359. As an aviation enthusiast, I always look forward to flying home. I took some photos of the plane, which I’ll share below.
Thanks for reading!
Multi-channel amplifiers build on the advanced foundation of digital amplifier modules, taking audio amplification to new heights by enabling the simultaneous processing and amplification of multiple audio signals. These amplifiers are designed to meet the complex audio demands of modern applications, offering enhanced flexibility and superior sound quality.​
At the core, multi-channel amplifiers utilize multiple digital signal processing (DSP) paths, each corresponding to a separate audio channel. Similar to digital amplifier modules, the incoming analog audio signals for each channel are first converted to digital format by individual Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs). Subsequently, the DSPs for each channel perform dedicated operations such as independent filtering, precise equalization tailored to specific audio sources, and customized reverb settings. After the digital processing, Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) transform the signals back to analog, and the output stage amplifiers power the corresponding speakers for each channel. This independent processing for every channel ensures that each audio stream maintains its integrity and clarity, even in complex multi-source setups. For example, in a 5.1 surround sound system, the multi-channel amplifier can handle the distinct audio information for the left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer channels with precision, creating a rich and immersive soundscape.
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