Sapa Sapa, about 5 - 6 hour drive from Hanoi, is a tourist paradise for visitors all year round. It is considered as an ideal place to avoid heat in summer while in winter, this small town in the Northwestern region wears a new coat weaved from mist. At the end of the year, when the climate in Sapa is getting colder, many tourists prefer Sapa for enjoying snow. Sapa Sapa has a wide variety of accommodations for tourists to choose, including motels, homestay, hostels, 4-5 star hotels, and luxury resorts. One of the interesting experiences for tourists, especially for foreigners, is trekking to villages inhabited by people of ethnic minority groups and exploring their life and culture. Visiting Sapa, visitors can enjoy a number of local specialities such as horse meat and viscera soup - called “thang co,” “Men Men” - a dish made from maize powder, fish soup, grilled meats, grilled sticky rice-in-bamboo-tube, and free-range pig. Hoi An ancient … [Read more...] about Five must-see destinations in the upcoming New Year holiday
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Mua Cave – a must-see destination in Ninh Binh
A view from the top of Hang Mua in Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Mua Cave in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been popular to domestic and foreign visitors thanks to the picturesque scenery of the surrounding area seen from its top. The site surpassed other renowned spots in Ninh Binh like Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong or Bai Dinh pagoda to be is listed among top five must-see destinations in the province by international tourism website TripAdvisor. The Mua Cave Complex - an area composed of intricate cave systems and limestone mountains – is located at the foot of Mua mountain within the eco-tourism area of Ninh Xuan commune in Hoa Lu district. In the centre of the complex is a crystal moss-green coloured human-made lake, surrounded by rows of trees. Legend has it that the Tran Kings used to visit the area to watch the imperial maids sing and dance, giving the area its name, Mua or ‘dancing’. There is a rocky hill dotted with nearly … [Read more...] about Mua Cave – a must-see destination in Ninh Binh
Vietnam’s mountainous provincial bay a “must see”
Lai Chau province and Bai Tu Long Bay in Vietnam have been listed among the top five "must see" places in Southeast Asia, as voted for by a UK travel company's customers. Gecko Travel, which offers adventure tours, holidays and vacations to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, has named Vietnam's northern mountain province of Lai Chau as the most favorite destination in Southeast Asia. Bai Tu Long Bay … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s mountainous provincial bay a “must see”
In pictures: Chuong Temple – a must-see place in Hung Yen
VietNamNet Bridge – Chuong Temple is one of the must-see places in the northern province of Hung Yen. Built in the Le Dynasty (15th-17th century), this ancient temple is known as the one of the top three destinations of Pho Hien. Pho Hien is a historical site in Hung Yen Province, about 70 kilometers southeast of Hanoi. In the 15th to 18th centuries it was a famous merchant port in Vietnam and a small historic town on the banks of the Red River. The prosperous time of Pho Hien was associated with the golden time of trade between Vietnam, China and Japan. Like the ancient town of Hoi An, Pho Hien is a favorite destination of Japanese tourists. Pho Hien area covers five square kilometers running from Dang Chau Hamlet in Lam Son Ward to Ne Chau Hamlet in Hong Chau Ward. Chuong (Bell) Temple, located in Nhan Duc Hamlet, Hien Nam Ward, Hung Yen Township (Pho Hien in the past), has another name of Kim Chung Tu. According to an old legend, a long time ago, there was a golden bell on … [Read more...] about In pictures: Chuong Temple – a must-see place in Hung Yen
10 Must-See Attractions in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - From coastal resort towns to small village charm, the 13th most populous nation on the planet has a lot to offer. The gem of Vietnam however, may be the capital city of Hanoi. Busy, with a metro population of more than 6 million people, frenetic Hanoi has a host of highlights to take in. Here are 10 must-see attractions in the city that will mark 1,000 years of foundation in October 2010. 10. Temple of Literature A tribute to Confucius and the site of the first university in Vietnam, the beautiful Temple of Literature has been around since the year 1070. The landmark contains numerous courtyards and pavilions, many of which have undergone careful restoration in recent decades. 9. Grand Opera House A dramatic memory of French influence in Vietnam, the Grand Opera House in Hanoi is a typical and exquisite piece of colonial architecture. Built between 1901 and 1911, the opera house is a replica of the Palais Garnier in Paris. 8. Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about 10 Must-See Attractions in Hanoi