Temple of literature

The temple of literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem lake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam.

Read More

Natural landscape and reserves in Phu Quoc

The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25 km.

• sapa vietnam. Collapse map legend. Map details. Copy map ... Boutique Sapa. 

A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters.

Read More

Con Dao: prison and the wonderful natural scenery with the ocean

Con Dao is the biggest archipelago in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province, and is also the most famous one in term of tourism. This archipelago contains 16 islands with the total size of 76 square kilometers, and the largest among them is Con Lon Island.

>>> temple of literature information

Read More

Da Nang Travel Guide

Da Nang is growing into one of the most organized urban area, with attractive beach front villas on the one side and Han River flowing on the other.

Read More

Tranh Stream, Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Tranh Stream is a terrific spot that tourists who once have chance to drop by Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc island district, should not miss out.

• Share tam su gia dinh, life and love story

Read More

What to do in Halong Bay

Visitors to Ha Long shouldn’t miss Bai Chay beach (Scorched Beach – close to the coast of Ha Long Bay), whose sand is dark.

• The temple of literature is often cited as one of Hanoi's most picturesque tourist attractions.

People often mistakenly think that this is due to the climate or lack of wind in this area. However, the weather here is quite pleasant and the temperature is around 22oC.  Taking a cruise trip around Halong is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Bay (More about cruising in Halong Bay). From Bai Chay, you can hire a boat and go out to the bay, where you will find some of Southeast Asian most fascinating limestone islands.

Read More

What to see in Oceanographic Museum

Located at the foot of the outcrop where Bao Dai Village is constructed, the Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam is an interesting aquarium in which you can gain the exact image of Nha Trang marine environment.

>>> Things to do in temple of literature in Hanoi

Read More

Whale Island Resort, unique in Vietnam...

White sand beaches, transparent water, coral reefs and coconut trees underline the tropical exoticism, you can discover Whale Island Resort by cruising in the area.

Read More

Diving and exploring Cat Ba

Explore vietnam places to visit with Rough Guides: find out when to go, view itineraries and read about lakes, bays, street food and water puppets.Cat Ba is a beautiful and romantic island, located at an average altitude of 70 meters above the sea level. With pristine and grandeur beauty, Cat Ba is known as the Pearl of the North Vietnam Gulf.

Cat Ba Archipelago consists of 367 islands, among which there is Cat Ba Island in the south of Halong Bay, off the coast of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh Province, which is about 30km and 25km away from Hai Phong and Ha Long city center, consecutively. It has been recognized as the world’s biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

That Cat Ba is going to deploy diving tours is good news for tourists loving this beautiful archipelago. Apart from the attractive destinations of the world’s biosphere reserve, stunning beaches, now visitors will have a new choice for exploration.

Cat Ba, also known as Jade Island, is the largest one of the total 1,969 islands in Ha Long Bay. Other small islands are Cat Ong, Cat Duoi, Quai Xanh, Tai Keo, vietnam danang...etc.

Cat Ba is a beautiful and romantic island, located at an average altitude of 70 meters above the sea level. With pristine and grandeur beauty, Cat Ba is known as the Pearl of the North Vietnam Gulf.

On the main island of Cat Ba, there is a primitive forest on a limestone mountain, which is being promoted for ecotourism development. To the southeast of the island is Lan Ha Bay and to the southwest is Cat Gia Bay with some small but clean beaches and calm waves, which are very advantageous for swimming and relaxing tourism. On the sea, there appear many beautiful limestone mountains similar to that of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long. Some small islands also have beautiful beaches.

Diving and exploring Cat Ba

Cat Ba has rain tropical forests on limestone islands, mangrove forests, coral reefs, seaweed mats – sea grass, cave system, bays, which form a full convergence of biological diversification conserve values that meet the requirements for the world’s biosphere reserve as stipulated by UNESCO.

With the “privileges” granted by Mother Nature, Cat Ba has become an attractive destination to many tourists domestic and foreign. Acknowledging fully and appreciating these strengths, Cat Hai District People’s Committee has attempted to develop Cat Ba tourism associated with the protection of the ecological environment and natural landscapes. Cat Ba diving tour is also a part of this purpose as besides introducing the beauty of Cat Ba Beach to the tourists, it also propagandizes and educates them to keep a clean environment as well as protect marine animals and rare corals.

According to Mr. Trinh Phuc Man, Director of Diep Tran Travel Agent – in progress of applying an investment permit for diving tourism in Cat Ba, initial surveys show that Cat Ba has more than 10 locations that can hold snorkeling activities such as Monkey, Ba Trai Dao, Tai Keo, Van Boi, Long Chau, etc. The average water level at the diving sites is 4-5m deep with a beautiful variety of coral layers and sea creatures. To prepare for diving tours, Diep Tan has invested in large scale with entire foreign imported diving equipments and a team of professional instructors trained and certified in Australia. Moreover, the tasks of rescue and salvage are planned clearly and thoroughly.

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh, Vice Chairman of Cat Hai District People’s Committee, said the authorities’ point was supporting the enterprise to opening a new form of tourism to attract visitors and promote Cat Ba tourism; however, the company needed to ensure all legal rules about the exploitation of this tourism type such as legitimate license, infrastructure, technical equipment, human, etc.

That Cat Ba is going to deploy diving tours is good news for tourists loving this beautiful archipelago. Apart from the attractive destinations of the world’s biosphere reserve, stunning beaches, now visitors will have a new choice for exploration.

Read more: you can check out this link to see more useful info about things to do in hanoi, Vietnam

Read More

The Five Best Cruise Trips of Halong Bay

Even when you have not yet visited Halong Bay, viet nam. You can easily realize how many cruises there are on the Bay. The fifty some posted elsewhere online does not speak it all: there are as many as four hundred vessels running daily. It cannot be denied that the best way to visit the myriad of islets and grottos is by a cruise, but choosing one can be a daunting tasks: so many prices, so many pictures and so many itineraries. We are suggesting below some of the best options for a Halong Bay Cruise:

BEST LUXURY CRUISE: PARADISE CRUISE

If you are looking for an ultimate luxurious cruise around Halong Bay, Paradise Cruise (including Paradise Luxury,Paradise Peak and Paradise Privilege) is top of chart in every aspect. At first glance, the cruise is not only aesthetically appealing but it also has amazing amenities fitted for royalties. The cabins are spacious and spotlessly clean. It is well worth the money to upgrade to a cabin with a lovely private balcony so you can chill and enjoy the view. The staffs are attentive and welcoming. Besides the superb fresh seafood platters on board, there are unlimited Vietnamese dishes and a cooking demonstration for you to try.

The unique 3 sails cruise and the excellent service set Paradise Luxury Cruise one class above many other operating cruises in the bay. By spending $200/pax for a 2 day-1night, you will definitely be satisfied with your stay on board while visiting the magnificent Halong Bay.

 >>> Touted as one of the twenty cleanest cities in the world and the most livable city in vietnam danang is a destination that you simply cannot afford to miss.

BEST DAY CRUISE: EMERAUDE DAY CRUISE

Emeraude day cruise Emeraude Cruise has a rather different take on the appearance as it models the French paddle steamer, probably reflecting the origin of the French owner. This different interpretation from Chinese junk of other boats makes cruising around Halong Bay a wholly unique experience, especially when you only spend 1 day on board. With the short visiting time, the cruise will take you to the finest and widest grotto: Surprise Grotto. The hanging stalactites form various bizarre but also intriguing shapes. After that, Hang Trong cave is next in the destination list where you can go kayaking or take a refreshing swim.

Considering the long drive to and from the pier, a one day trip at Halong Bay is probably less satisfying comparing with longer package. This may make you feel like being rushed to destinations all the time. However, the great service and amenities by Emeraude cruise will compensate to it.

BEST VALUE CRUISE: GLORY CRUISE

There is probably no other cruise that can match up with Glory Cruise at the price that it is offering its service. At approximately $110 (or even lower during promotion period), the cruise takes you to fishing village where you can see no busy traffic or high rise building. Instead, the fishermen amaze you with their traditional cultures and daily activities, carrying out mostly on herds of boats and rafts. You can choose to take part in the on board cooking class or discovering Bat Cave by kayaking. The night can be spent relaxing at the bar or squid fishing on the deck. There is also a visit to Sung Sot cave on the cruise itinerary. 

While bringing you to popular Halong Bay destinations on a budget, the cruise food can get repetitive and the range of extra services is limited. However, this cruise is perfect for those who want to experience the wonder of Halong Bay without the additional cost of unnecessary frills.

BEST ITINERARY: DRAGON PEARL JUNK (by Indochina Junk)

Halong Bay is congested with many kinds of cruises that sometimes your precious time is wasted waiting for your cruise turn to visit a site. That kind of poor planning is not the case at Dragon Pearl Junk. It has the best program that plans to a tee to make sure you can visit many attractions but also have plenty of time to just chill at the bay. The boat anchors in a secluded area that you can freely gaze at the sky line without being blocked by other junks. You can also enjoy a relaxing swim at an exclusive beach and a fabulous dinner in a cave.

The staffs are courteous when helping the tourists. All meals are served with excellent standard; even those prepared on short notice for special dieters. Drinks are appropriately priced.

BEST NON-WOODEN CRUISE: AU CO CRUISE

Although most of the junks and cruises are made from wood (or most of their body are from wood) there are some larger vessel made of steel like a cruise one normally see. The advantage of these cruises are that they are larger with more facilities, bigger cabins and provides more stability while sailing.

Au Co cruise is one of its kind as the cruise runs exclusive 3 day 2 night program: it takes you to all 3 bays in 1 itinerary: Halong bay, Bai Tu Long bay and Lan Ha bay. Besides that, you will get a chance to visit Cat Ba Island where you relax on the beach. There are many exciting activities await you when you choose to cruise with Au Co.

Kayaking, biking, swimming and cave exploring will keep you busy all 3 days. Being one of the biggest cruises in the bay, Au Co is well equipped with a full range of amenities. There is also a Spa and Jacuzzi area for therapeutic massages or unwind time after a long day of excursion. The hefty price tag $540/pax may be a splurge but it is worth it to see many unusual locations in just one trip.

See more: you can check out this link to see more useful info about things to do in hanoi, Vietnam

Read More

Danang Marble Mountains

Driving 9km south of vietnam danang city center on the famous beachfront boulevard Truong Sa, travelers can find one of the most popular attractions of the region, the Marble mountains. It is a group of five marble and limestone mountains, named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

Read More