Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Tam Dao - fairy place for your tour

Tam Dao Tourist Area is located in Tam Duong District, 86km from Ha Noi, between Ban Thach, Thien Nhi, and Phu Nghia Mountains. This area is a wonderful place with fresh, pure and cooling air, beautiful scenery. Lying at the attitude of 900m above sea level, Tam Dao Tourist Area with an area of 235ha is considered the ideal destination for vacations in the North. It has been known since the Ly and Tran dynasties for its wonderful scenic spots. However, it was not transformed into a tourist area by the French until the 20th century (1904...

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Hue - Traditional remains from Vietnam

Hue first assumed its role as a capital city, during the Trinh - Nguyen civil war, when it was the capital of South Vietnam. I came to Hue during Tet Doan Ngo (Doan Ngo festival, a minor Buddhist festival) and it was impossible for me to find an open restaurant or shop in town. Vietnam’s ancient capital, booming city and a world renown tourist area, yet Hue is not at all noisy, rushed or commercialized like Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh city. Hue is honest and sweet. It is tranquil like the Perfume River that flows through it,...

Experience Nha Trang Bay

Nha Trang Bay has long been an attractive destination for all tourists to Nha Trang, and it is likely thay tourists coming here all enjoy a Nha Trang bay tour, diving in beautiful island, discovering the sea bed, and observing the colourful coral reefs. It takes you only about 20 minutes to get to Mieu Island (or Bồng Nguyên Island) by motor-boat. You can visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium where many species of marine creatures live or just relax at the unique beach – Bãi Sỏi (Pebble Beach). This aquarium is a fossil ship model from which, tourists...

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Experiencing Con Dao - Vietnam

A protected Marine Nature Reserve, the Con Dao Island (of which Con Son is the largest and where you are likely to be staying) can be difficult to get to, with irregular flights from Ho Chi Minh City or an overnight ferry from Vung Tau.. but my goodness, it's worth it! I must confess, the highlight of any Travelling around Vietnam for me is usually the food, yet the lack of any real eating options outside of the main hotels didn't still manage to disappoint, as the scenery around Con Dao is so spectacular you'll want to stay forever. I think...

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Famous tourist spots of Vietnam

  Vietnam's diverse natural environment, geography, history, and culture have created a great potential for the tourism industry. Vietnam's environment includes long coastlines, forests, and mountainous areas with beautiful caves. As well, Vietnam has a history and culture of ancient architectures, religions and cults, and traditional festivals. Vietnam has a...