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Which is the best beach in Miami?

ashley12 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:28:52 +1300

Hi all, I wanna know best beach in miami beside Panama beach..Any suggestions?

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Re: 3 days in Tokyo - recommendations?

david — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:48:56 +1300

Hi,
Tokyo is a beautiful city and there is lots of good place to visit. You can go to the top of Tokyo tower to get a bird’s eye view of Tokyo. There is plenty of shopping. I suggest you try Japanese foods. Look into capsule hotel maybe they are unique. Go to ginger if you are interested in religion and tradition - have green tea ceremony.
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Re: travel to Fujian

linheduke — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:28:03 +1300

Hello, I suggest to choose train to go because it is cheap and good for travel. You must check the website of the Fujian railways to know the cost and timing.
Have nice trip!

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Re: Best beach in Vietnam

david — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:05:20 +1300

Hey,
Nah trang is a beautiful beach town, boasting the clearest waters in Vietnam, loads of islands,, coral reefs,, good nightlife, not too expensive, fantastic seafood. Hope my information is good for you.
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Re: Best beach in Vietnam

linheduke — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:56:03 +1300

Mui Ne Beach is always my first choice. If I am in Vietnam for office work or anything like so, I can always go there. It is really a wonderful beauty of nature.

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3 days in Tokyo - recommendations?

wakeuphn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:01:30 +1300

Hi Folks,

I have 3 days to spend in Tokyo in October and would love to hear suggestions on how to spend them. There seem to be a lot of day trips to do (Mt Fuji, 5 lakes...) - what do you think are the main attractions of tokyo and day/2day trips from Tokyo that should not be missed??

There seems to be so much info but i cant figure out what i need to limit myself to!

Thanks for your help

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Best beach in Vietnam

letthemusic — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:00:24 +1300

Can anyone recommend a beach in Vietnam that would rival (or even remotely come close to) the beaches of Thailand? I've heard about Nha Trang or Mui Ne, but not sure how they compare to the only South East Asian beach that I know of.

Thanks!

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travel to Fujian

wakeuphn — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:13:44 +1200

Hi,
I would like to travel from Shenzhen to Yongding county, Fujian from 2nd Jan and returning on the 6th Jan
Can anyone advise what times the buses depart and arrive and how much they cost.
Also, when & how can i buy the tickets - i am currently living in Zhongshan.
THanks in advance

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Jiuzhaigou in Dec?

letthemusic — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:11:57 +1200

Hi everyone,

I'll be heading to Chengdu in late Dec 2011. Can fellow travellers please advise if it's safe to take the long distance bus from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou in Dec since there might be snow and the roads might be slippery?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

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Backpacking Southeast Asia

wakeuphn — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:10:31 +1200

My boyfriend and I are planning on traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand for the entire month of February. I want to know if a month is enough time to see some of each country. We aren't entirely set yet on where all we are going to go for sure because I have also been looking at Burma and Laos as well. So I guess my question is which places would be most worth seeing in the amount of time I will be there. I'm not too big on touristic areas, I kind of like the experience the life and culture in the places I travel to. I'm interested in what people think of these places! Thanks!

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CAMBODIA HOTEL - suit young kids

letthemusic — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:05:23 +1200

Hi
Can anyone suggest a family hotel in PNH suitable for us and our two children (3 and 5 years old)....Thanks

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First Mong panpipe festival opens in Ha Giang

BlueSky154 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:54:30 +1200

The first Mong pan pipes festival, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, opened in the Dong Van Stone Plateau on August 21 to mark the 120th founding anniversary of the northernmost province of Ha Giang.

During the two-day festival, audiences had the chance to enjoy traditional pan pipes music through a variety of performances including the Legend of Pan pipes, Melody of a New Day and Dancing to the Sound of Pan pipes.

Sen Chin Ly, Vice Chairman of the Ha Giang provincial People’s Committee, said the festival featured the natural beauty of the plateau and the simplicity of Mong ethnic people.

Also at the festival, the organizing board announced a Vietnamese Guinness record for the largest Mong pan pipes instrument.
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First International Tea Festival in Thai Nguyen

Funnylife — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:51:14 +1200

The first International Tea Festival will be held from November 11 to 15, 2011 in the northeastern province of Thai Nguyen.

The festival will include six major events: the opening ceremony, a Thai Nguyen International Tea Workshop, a tea culture festival, a Miss Thai Nguyen Beauty contest, an exhibition to introduce the people and landscape of Thai Nguyen and Vietnam, and the closing ceremony.

The festival is expected to draw the participation of 10 countries and territories, 30 provinces and cities nationwide, 30 traditional craft villages and 25 tea businesses in Thai Nguyen.

The festival aims to honour the cultural value of Vietnam's northern region in particular and the minority group in general and praise the tea gastronomy character of Vietnamese people.
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Discover Sapa Life

wakeuphn — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:05:41 +1200

A former French hill station, located in the middle of the breaktaking landscapes in the north of Vietnam, Sapa is one of the most wonderful places in Asia and is a magical combination of landscapes, ethnic cultures and bracing mountain air. SaPa is the common one of several minority tribes such as Black H’Mong, Red DZao. It is where you find the beauty of nature in valleys, mountains, streams, water falls and the warmly welcome of the ethnic people. Come to SaPa to enjoy the sceneris and explore daily activities of the tribal people

Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai

Our car will pick you up at your hotel and then transfer to Ha Noi Train Station to get the night train to Lao Cai station. Overnight on train.
Day 1: Lao Cai - Sapa - Ham Rong - Cat Cat (B, L)
Welcome tour group at Lao Cai railway station and transfer to Sapa, high in the Hoang Lien range of mountain, check in hotel. Breakfast or brunch is served before trekking from hotel to Ham Rong mountain. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, trekking to Cat Cat (Black H'mong tribe), enjoy the contryside, Cat Cat warterfall, Power station. Back to Sapa. Free evening

Day 2: Sapa - Muong Khuong (B, L, D)
After breakfast, leave Sapa for Muong Khuong where many hill tribes are there, an undiscovered land for your exploring. Lunch at hotel, then trekking along the Dragon Jaw waterfall, visit Nung tribe village, enjoy breathtaking view cover hundreds of mountain peaks and visit of Pa Zi village where women wear pointed indigo headdress with side flaps. Overnight in homestay.
Day 3: Muong Khuong - Lung Khau Nhin - Lao Cai (B, L, D)

After breakfast, transfer to Lung Khau Nhin market where 7 hill tribes are there, a rich culture with a lot of colorful costumes. Lunch at Lung Khau Nhin. In the afternoon, returnn to Lao Cai city, dinner at the restaurant till the night train leave for Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Arrival

Getting back to Hanoi at early morning. Take a taxi to come your hotel by yourself. End of services.

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5 Villages Trekking

letthemusic — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:04:11 +1200

Itinerary
Lao Chai village: Located 7 Kms from Sapa, it is quite approachable from Sapa for a travllers who do not have much time. In this village which you will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there. You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs. Ta Van is located in the northern province of Lao Cai, about 5 kilometres from Sapa, at an altitude of 1, 816 meters. This province borders the province of Yunnan in south-west China, and the indigenous people here share many cultural features with their Chinese neighbours.

Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai

Our car will pick you up at your hotel and then transfer to Ha Noi Train Station to get the night train to Lao Cai station. Overnight on train.
Day 1: Sapa - Y Ling Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Arrive in Lao Cai station early in the morning. Our bus and tour guide pick up and transfer to Sapa town. Check in hotel (if room available) and have breakfast. Start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay.(Y Ling Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van). Lunch at a family of the Dzay minority. Car back to Sapa in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel.

Day 2: Sapa - Cat Cat - Sin Chai
A walk to Cat Cat and Sin Chai village to visit the H’mong. The hydro electric power station built by French people and silver waterfall. Walk back to Sapa and free explore the town. In late afternoon, get on the bus to Lao Cai station for the night train to Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Arrival

Getting back to Hanoi at early morning. Take a taxi to come your hotel by yourself. End of services.
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Central ethnic minority cultural festival kicks off

BlueSky154 — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +1200

The Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival for people in the Central and Central Highlands regions kicked off on July 1 in the southern central province of Phu Yen.

The event, as part of the National Tourism Year 2011 which puts spotlight in sea and island tourism, drew the participation of 500 artists from 14 regional provinces, who brought to the audience their most distinctive traditional music performances.

Addressing the ceremony, Huynh Vinh Ai, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed that the event aims to develop Vietnam’s tourism and encourage localities to build their own tourism trademarks, contributing to building a Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity.
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Festival promotes culture, tourism

Funnylife — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:21:43 +1200

More than 10,000 tourists and locals gathered on Lang Co Beach in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on July 9 for the opening of the Lang Co Festival 2011.

The two-day event, which aims to feature the natural and cultural beauty of Lang Co – Canh Duong and introduce its potential for tourism, is just one of the activities planned to prepare for the National Year 2012 which will be hosted by Thua Thien-Hue.

Highlights of the event included beach football and volleyball, surfing, boat and coracle races and exhibits of miniature models of ships and aircraft.

The event also aimed to review the contributions Lang Co had made to promoting tourism development in the province two years after it was recognised by Worldbays Club as one of the World's Most Beautiful Bays.
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1 day in Agra

wakeuphn — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:17:36 +1200

Hi ppl,

I would like to find out how much time is required to go to Taj and the Fort?

Any recommendations for any other interesting place to visit in the area?

While in Agra, anyone has any recommended driver that can bring me around? It would be great if the person is the driver + guide.

For the train going back to Delhi, the express train seems to be leaving quite late.

Alternatively, between Chattisgarh Exp and Punjab Mail, which is a better choice?

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From Siem Reap to Laos border

letthemusic — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:15:43 +1200

Hello, I will be flying into Siem Reap on Dec. 23. My plan is to go to Battambang, Koh Kong, Tatai, Kampot, maybe Kep, PP, Sen Monorom, Kratie to Laos border. Can someone tell me how far, approximately, the bus rides are between these places, what the costs are for the rides and if/what there is to see other then the "usual" tourist places? I have about three weeks before getting to the border and am trying to figure out how long I could stay at the individual places, considering time I'll need for travel. Thank you all for your feedback.

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Vietnamese Music Day opens

BlueSky154 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:30:21 +1200

A number of special art performances were held in Hanoi on September 3 to celebrate the second Vietnamese Music Day.

A musical gala took place at the Au Co Theatre, featuring a variety of classical music, choruses and songs performed by the national orchestra.

In Dong Xuan market, the Hanoi art troupe gave a 'hat xam' performance in the style of blind men who used to wander the streets singing for alms and artists from the Thang Long Song and Dance Theatre brought an impressive show to the audience in Ba Kieu flower garden.

Vietnamese Music Day was held in 13 cities and provinces with a range of activities for art lovers.
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Mid-Autumn connected with Love toward Island-Seas

Funnylife — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:25:57 +1200

The Vietnamese Association of Child Rights Protection have organised their Mid-Autumn Festival Eve 2011 programme with the theme “Mid-Autumn connected with Love toward Island-Sea” for September 8 at the Central Circus in Hanoi (Vietnam Circus Federation, 67-69 Tran Nhan Tong).

Programme highlights for the event include comedy performances and the lantern parade. These celebratory events will also run in conjunction with many community activities such as paying tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum; visiting Uncle Ho’s Stilt House; visiting Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Vietnam Military History Museum; meeting the leaders of the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Vietnam Association of Child Rights Protection; and making friends with the small reporters club.
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Son La hosts tourism programme

BlueSky154 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:47:52 +1200

A tourism programme opened in the northwestern province of Son La on August 27 to mark the August Revolution (August 19) and Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

The programme included a wide range of activities, such as a festival, cultural camp, tourism and trade fair, conferences a film and documentary week, sports and traditional games competitions and a photography exhibition.

Cam Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the Son La provincial People’s Committee, said the province is focusing on promoting its tourism potential, aiming to cooperate with other provinces across the country and attract more investors to boost economic development in the northwestern region.
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Activities promote VN-Japan cultural exchanges

Funnylife — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:43:13 +1200

Thirty-two students from 14 countries throughout the world, including Vietnam, participated in the English Summer Camp in the Japanese central prefecture of Shiga from August 21- 27.

Organised by the Kumon Education Institute since 2001, the annual activity aims to help local primary pupils improve their English skills and understanding of world cultures, including the Vietnamese culture.

The institute also hosted activities to help pupils better teamwork skills and enhance their awareness of global urgent issues such as poverty and climate change.

On August 27, the Kanto Industrial Information Trade Union (KII) hosted the second Japanese-speaking contest for Vietnamese trainees working in its member companies.

The first prize went to Nguyen Hoang Tiep from Sumitomo Jukikai Engineering company, while the second prize belonged to Tran Van Dung from Fuji Densetsu Kogyo company and the third prizes went to Tran Quyen Anh from Taenaka Kogyo company, Tang Van Hoi from Hara Kogyosho company and Tran Ngoc Quang from Danrei company.
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Lake house adventure 5 days 4 nights

wakeuphn — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:53:56 +1200

Season: The trip can be completed the year round. The best period is from November to February, where it's dry and the temperature at its lowest. From March to May the temperature may be higher. Between May and November, Thailand enters it’s rainy season, where tropical showers during the day time are not uncommon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok - Khao Laem Lake.
The trip begins from your hotel in Bangkok at 8 AM in the morning, where you are taken by car to

the northern bus terminal, from where the bus leaves to Lake Khao Laem. The tour starts when everybody is on board, and the dinner is prepared while you sailing against the first nights fix point (D).

Day 2: Water Fall and Coconut Island.
After breakfast we take the kayaks to the mainland, and after a short walk we will reach the Dai Chong Thong waterfall. It is possible to take a swim or just enjoy the sight (from March to May it’s dry season which causes low water level, so during this period the activity is not guaranteed). In the afternoon we will visit the Coconut Island with a population of just ten people. A nice and cosy
island with (of cause!) a lot of coconut trees but also with cacao and other kinds of trees. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Elephant riding, lunch at the Karen village.
We start the day in kayak, visiting one of many small bays and explore five small caves, contending a lot of bats, and maybe see one the local fishermen in action. At midday you will be picked up by a long tail boat, going up the nearby river. When you reach the Karen village at the river, the elephant riding will start, and they will take you up the river through the jungle. After an hour you will be set off to do the bamboo rafting back to the village.
(B, L, D).
Day 4: Enjoy the day swimming, fishing or relax in the sun
Today you will reach the final destination of the trip - Sangklaburi. In the morning there will be time to go kayaking, fishing, swimming or what you prefer, before we set off. Back on the mainland you can see the longest teakwood bridges in Thailand or you can take a private tour to the Three Pagodas Pass, which is located on the border between Thailand and Burma. In Sangklaburi you will be checked in at the nice guesthouse just at the river bank.
(B, L)

Day 5: Sangklaburi-Bangkok
After your stay in the relaxing village of Sangklaburi, we will be on our way back to Bangkok The trip is about 7 hours, but the first part is very beautiful through the jungle area. You will end at the northern bus terminal, and the transport to NRGH or else where is on your own.

Choice: If you like, you have a chance to extend the trip with one or more days in Sangklaburi village.

Sleeping:

3 nights on the houseboat in twin cabins and 1 night at the guest house.
Houseboat facilities:
• Shaded lower deck eating area, where cold beverages are served.
• Free kayaks to use whenever you want
• Deck chairs, comfortable armchairs and Hammocks for snoozing
• A 1.80 meter high tower for the adventurous.
• Free coffee/tea and fruit
• Books, games and fishing equipment free of use
• Life jackets.

Remember to bring the following:
• Light and comfortable clothes for the warm climate
• Light cotton clothes with long sleeves (to protect against mosquitoes)
• A warm jumper for the cooler evenings
• Swimsuit and towel.
• Sandals, and trekking shoes.
• Sun cap, sun glasses and sunscreen. Mosquito-repellant
• Camera and video recorder
• Tip for the mahouts and bamboo rafting crew

• Pocket money and your personal travel insurance. Also, it is important that you bring your passport, when we are moving close to the border towns.
• You are welcome to store your luggage at New Road Guest House in Bangkok while you are on the trip.Season: The trip can be completed the year round. The best period is from November to February, where it's dry and the temperature at its lowest. From March to May the temperature may be higher. Between May and November, Thailand enters it’s rainy season, where tropical showers during the day time are not uncommon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok - Khao Laem Lake.
The trip begins from your hotel in Bangkok at 8 AM in the morning, where you are taken by car to

Choice: If you like, you have a chance to extend the trip with one or more days in Sangklaburi village.

Sleeping:

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Adventure 3 days 2 nights

letthemusic — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:52:45 +1200

Day 1: Bangkok – Khao Yai
Departure on your own at 5.05 AM from New Road Guest House in Bangkok with taxi to Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok. The train departs at 5.45 AM towards Pak Chon. Arrival in Pak Chon around 9.00 AM where a minibus takes you to Eco Valley Lodge to check in. Around 2.30 PM we will go to ”The Magic Cave” – a big grotto housing an old temple. Driving on to an elephant farm where you will ride them. Around dusk the local night market in Pak Chon City will begin. We will visit the cozy area with little street vendors who will sell you everything from food to ear rings and t-shirts.

Day 2: Trekking in Khao Yai
After breakfast we will drive towards the national park around 7 AM. The trek is a 3 hour walk through some of the lushes rainforest in Thailand. Later a car will take you to the stunning view point, which is located 1.188 meters above the surface of the sea which gives you a spectacular view over the national park. After this stop the car will take you to one of the parks biggest water falls; Haew Suwat, where you get the opportunity to swim in one of the many pools. Around 5.30 PM the last stop of the day will be made at a big bat cave, where a unique experience awaits you. When millions of bats fly out of the same grotto and create a long black line over the night sky.
(L)

Day 3: Biking in Khao Yai
Breakfast from 8.00 AM. The activities begin around 9 AM with a bicycle ride to the white Buddha. This is the biggest sitting Buddha in Asia with its 27 meters wide and 45 meters height. It is possible to adjust the tour after the participant’s wishes and physical abilities. Back at the Lodge it is possible to get a refreshing shower and something to eat before heading back to Bangkok. Expected arrival around 6.00 PM. The tour ends at the bus station, so the transport back to your hotel is on your own.

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Beauty of Cam Ranh Bay

nicewish00 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:55:06 +1200

Beauty of Cam Ranh Bay

Cam Ranh Bay is one of the jewels of Vietnam. The long protective seaward peninsula and natural inner and outer harbors form what many believe to be the best and most beautiful deep water port facility in the entire world

Many tourists in Vietnam travel described Cam Ranh Bay as the pearl of central Vietnam because of its natural landscape that is formed by islands, beautiful beaches, green hills and mountains.

Cam Ranh Bay (Vietnamese: Vịnh Cam Ranh) is a deep-water bay in Vietnam in the province of Khanh Hoa.

Cam Ranh Bay is considered the finest deepwater shelter in Southeast Asia.

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Ha Giang Discovery Tour

bluemangovn — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:32:14 +1200

Start : Hanoi
Finish : Hanoi
Destination: Hanoi - Quang Binh - Ha Giang - Dong Van - Meo Vac - Tuyen Quang - Thai Nguyen - HaNoi

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi - Quang Binh, Ha Giang (L, D)

* Departure from Ha Noi by 4WD, or private vehicle to Ha Giang. Lunch on the way.
* Arrival in the afternoon in Quang Binh, the evening's can be spent watching and enjoying their Traditional Fire Dancing on hot coals (If booked).
* Also tasting their locally produced Corn wine. If it is particularly hot there, you can swim in the Bac (Silver) River. Very pleasant and giving you a feeling of being completely at one with your surroundings, and being in times past.
* Dinner and overnight in Quang Binh - either the government guest house, or a homestay with a local family. At present, that is the choice of accomodation available. . More plans are being made to provide Quang Binh with other alternatives.
* Overnight in Quang Binh.

Day 2: Quang Binh full day (B, L, D)

* After breakfast, Bamboo rafting is here to have a gentle and relaxing ride along the Silver River but so interesting.
* This takes you through a few Tribal Villages where you can stop to chat and have lunch with the Locals.
* In the afternoon, a quick visit to the caves, we will check out a local Cave, called Pac Tham.
* This cave is very interesting and has a stream running through it and a big pool which is deep. You can have a swim here if you desire!.
* O/N in Quang Binh.

Day 3: Quang Binh - Ha Giang (B, L)

* After breakfast, A Visit to the city, which is situated on the banks of two rivers Lo and Mien, the town is perched picturesquely between the superb mountains of Can and MoNeo.
* The daily Ha Giang Markets, near the Lo River in the old quarter, is especially dense.
* Here you can find all the ethnic minorities of Hagiang in many different colored costumes. This provides a great opportunity to wander around and take great photo's and observe the hustle and bustle.
* After lunch, we visit the Ethnology Museum : many archeological, ethnological, historical objects are exhibited especially the ancient ''Gong'' made of bronze, demonstrates a culture since the ancient time.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Ha Giang Town.

Day 4: Ha Giang - Dong Van (B, L)

* After breakfast, Depart to Dong Van via Quan Ba. Stop in Quan Ba pass ''the Paradise door'' where the view is superb, with green valleys and rows of identical hills and mountains. (The Quan Ba Sunday morning markets are one of the most important and interesting meeting places).
* In this region you find the White H’mong, the Red Dzao and Tay ... who live only in the villages around Quan Ba District.
* Lunch en route.
* Continue on to Dong Van District. We will stop to visit the H’Mong King Palace, built in 1900, Vuong Chi Duc was recognized King of H’mong tribes by French colonialists. In 1927, he was appointed as general of French army. In 1944, he surrendered to President Ho Chi Minh.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Dong Van.

Day 5: Dong Van - Meo Vac - Tuyen Quang (B, L, D)

* After breakfast, we visit the Dong Van market and the ancient streets.
* Lunch in Yen Minh and then continue to Tuyen Quang via Meo Vac.
* Hot mineral bath available if desired.
* Dinner and overnight in Tuyen Quang.

Day 6: Tuyen Quang - Thai Nguyen - Ha Noi (B, L)

* TanTrao: a small valley lying between mountains and jungles in Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang Province .
* Tan Trao is a historical area that was used as a resistance base before the August 1945 Revolution. Tan Trao was a temporary capital of the independent section of the country, where the Vietnamese Communist Party held several meetings, especially during August 1945.
* On the 13th, attendees voted in favor of a general revolution during a National Conference meeting of the Communist Party. On the 16th, the National Assembly Conference was held. Ten major policies were voted by the Vietminh, the League for the Independence of Vietnam, and a temporary government chaired by President Ho Chi Minh was established. The Vietminh army was also founded on that day. Also on the 16th, the Temple Government led by President Ho Chi Minh had a meeting in the Tan Trao Communal House. The participants of this conference stayed at the Hong Thai Communal House.
* One hundred meters north of the communal house is the Tan Trao Banyan Tree.
* Between June and August 1945, before he returned to Hanoi , President Ho Chii Minh resided in this area in a cottage erected by the liberation soldiers.
* Return to Ha Noi via Thai Nguyen province.

End of our service.

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Bhaya Cruises

bigviolet — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:30:55 +1200

Depart from
: Hanoi
Stop off
: Halong
Duration
: 03days02nights
Bhaya offers also a Special cruise of 3 days and 2 nights. Each cruise has several possible routes through Halong Bay. Unlike mass, commercial cruises, Bhaya does not operate to fixed cruise dates - when a cruise is booked, the Bhaya will sail.
Special Halong Bay charter cruises on Bhaya are available for purposes such as Team-Building, Incentives, Conferences, Honeymoons, etc.

- Day 1: HaNoi - HaLong

7h30 : Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Halong City
Check in Bhaya Cruises around 11.00 AM
Welcome cocktail in the restaurant
Start cruising; enjoy the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay
Traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch
Depart with tender for Surprise Cave - explore cave
Visit fishing village, enjoy swimming or kayaking at Hang Trong
Enjoy sunbathing onboard with cool drinks
Relax over onboard beauty spa services and massage
Luxury Vietnamese dinner buffet and light entertainment
Watch movies, play games with fellow passengers or enjoy night-fishing and chat with our crew
Open bar and music; enjoy happy hour with 'buy one, get one free'.

- Day 2: HaLong Relaxing

International breakfast buffet
Transfer to private day - trip boat, head for Lan Ha Bay
Get in to kayak and paddle to enjoy beautiful lanscape of Lan Ha Bay with lagoons and beaches escorted by experienced tour guides
Lunch - enjoy fresh seafood on board
Paddle through finishing village and Ho Ba Ham - one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
Back to the boat and free for swimming before return to Bhaya
Dinner exquisite Vietnamese dinner buffet and light entertainment
Open bar music and enjoy our 'buy one, get one free' happy hour.

- Day 3: HaLong - HaNoi

Practice Tai Chi on Sun Deck. Early birds enjoy the sunrise
Enjoy swimming , snorkeling or exploring cave tunnel and hidden lagoon by traditional bamboo boat
International breakfast buffet
Cruise around Halong Bay - be amazed by the tranquil scenery
End Cruise and Return Hon Gai/ Halong Bay
Check-out Bhaya at around 10.30 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi
15h30 Arrive in Hanoi, end of the tour.

- Inclusion:
Private Car or Bus transfer Hanoi - Halong -Hanoi
Welcome cocktail
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Luxury cabin & cruising itinerary
Traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner
International buffet breakfast
Swimming equiptments
Kayaking in the 2nd day
Tax and service charges
Insurance on board

- Exclusions :
Visa, airfares, transfers and hotel accommodation
Beauty and spa services, 1st day kayak
Beverages
Services that not clearly mentioned above

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Japan-Danang Cultural festival 2011 held

BlueSky154 — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:06:32 +1200

More than 200 students studying the Japanese language attended the Japan-Danang Cultural Festival in Danang City on August 27.

The festival was organised by the Danang Foreign Languages University and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association aiming to help Vietnamese students gain a better understanding of Japan’s people and culture.

This is the second such festival has been held in Danang. It featured a wide range of activities including art performances, a Japanese language speaking contest, a presentation on Furoshiki (the Japanese art of wrapping) and Japanese calligraphy.
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Ethnic village receives Truong Sa sovereignty stones

Funnylife — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:59:50 +1200

The Hanoi-based Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups has received coral stones taken from Truong Sa as evidence of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago.

At the ceremony in Hanoi on August 28, Vice-Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence and Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, presented 21 pieces of sovereignty stones to representatives of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups at the village.

This will be a cultural symbol of Vietnam’s sea and islands at the “common house” of the 54-groupVietnamese community.

Vice-Admiral Hien said that coral stones taken from Truong Sa archipelago will remind younger generations of a sense of responsibility for protecting the country’s sea and island sovereignty integrity.
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Cham cultural center’s National Day delights

BlueSky154 — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:11:12 +1200

To give tourists a fun time on National Day vacations, the Cham Cultural Exhibition Center in Phan Hiep Commune, Bac Binh District, Phan Thiet City will host many attractive programs.

Visitors will not only get an insight into the Cham people via a display of artifacts which include royal costumes of the Cham imperial family, musical instruments and high-valued cultural objects and products as well as traditional craft creations of brocade and ceramics, but also can hear carol singing and a two-chord musical instrument performed by Kanhi artists.

Visitors are also welcome to join in on folk games of Cham people such as overcoming barricades, learning the Cham fan dance and beating the Ginang drum together with folk ceremonies such as rain praying and fire trampling (Rija Inugar).

There will be many artistic shows such as Ginang drums, Po Rija dance, Biyen fan dance or Thei Mai and Cek Di Tian singing. Brocade weavers and pottery makers will demonstrate for visitors and help them gain some craft skills with products for sale.
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Vietnamese culture in RoK spotlight

Funnylife — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:29:28 +1200

The Vietnamese Culture Days opened in Busan city in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Aug. 26.

The two-day festival is co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK.

Apart from performances featuring Vietnam ’s traditional characters, there will be a seminar on the country’s tourism sector, exhibitions displaying handicrafts and photos on the land and people of Vietnam , and a campaign to vote for the new Seven Wonders of the World .

The festival will close with a special open-air performance staged by Vietnamese and RoK performers on Aug. 27.

Addressing a seminar themed, “Vietnamese Tourism – Promotion and Investment”, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said the festival is expected to contribute to increasing mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation between the people of Vietnam and the RoK.
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Fansipan adventure

bluemangovn — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:19:29 +1200

Day 1: Night train Hanoi to Lao Cai.
We pick you up from your hotel at around 20:00 and transfer to the train station. Night train (soft sleeper, A/C) to Lao Cai. The night train leaves at 21:10

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa.
You arrive at Lao Cai train station early in the morning, from where you will be picked up and have a shared bus transfer to Sapa (35 km - about 1 hour drive). Check-in at Cat Cat Hotel. The guide will provide you with more information about the Fansipan trek. The rest of the day is at your own leisure and free exploration. Stay the night in Sapa at Cat Cat Hotel.

Day 3: Fansipan Trekking.
Start at 09:00 you travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to visit and take photos. You will then be driven further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of the roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan - the highest peak of the Indochina mountains and enjoy stunning views. The trek will be relatively soft until lunch time. After a couple of hours hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good picnic lunch. With new energy you start ascending as well as descending towards the camp-site. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent view to Sapa area and beautiful landscapes of Lai Chau province. You will reach the camp-site at 2900m in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well-prepared dinner.
(L, D)

Day 4: Fansipan Trekking.
After having breakfast, you continue climbing to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best views of the beautiful nature. You will then start descending. You stop on the way for picnic lunch. After lunch, you continue a tough trek, which is all the way down hill through the rain-forest. This part requires a great concentration to step on step trail until you meet the camp-site at 2.700m. Here you spend another night in tent.
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Fansipan Trekking. Night train to Hanoi.
After a long sleep, you get up in the fresh air of the wild nature. Before heading back to civilization. You trek down hill through the well-protected forest and after a couple of hours hiking, you stop for picnic lunch. You will then keep descending toward Sin Chai village views and beautiful surroundings. You stop at the village for a while before returning to Sapa town by car. Here you have time to have a shower, relax and celebrate your achievement.
In the afternoon, the bus takes you to Lao Cai train station to catch the night train back to Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi next morning.
The tour ends at the Hanoi train station!

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Babe lake tour

bigviolet — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:18:10 +1200

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be lake (250 km).
Departure from Hanoi at 08:00 and drive to Ba Be National Park. On the way we make several stops wherever you want to take photos and visit sightseeing places and villages along the way. We also pay a visit to the Thai Nguyen Minority and Culture Museum where we can learn something about the culture and traditions of the different minority groups in Vietnam. We have lunch on the way in a local restaurant. We arrive in Ba Be lake late in the afternoon and will have dinner and stay overnight with a local Tay minority family in their traditional wooden stilt house. (L, D)

Day 2: Ba Be lake boat trip.
After breakfast, we are going on a boat trip for about 4 hours to visit Ba Be lake. On the way we stop at Dau Dang waterfall and the impressive giant Poong grotto with hundreds of bats.We take our lunch Ba Be lake in a Tay village.In the National Park you can discover spectacular high waterfall, rivers, deep valleys, natural caves and small lakes. Steep mountains surround the lakes up to 1.745 m high. In the afternoon you have the possibility to go on a short trek with our guide to one of the small Tay villages scattered around the lakes on the land. Dinner and stay overnight in the same homestay at Ba Be Lake.(B, L , D)

Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi.
After breakfast, we leave our homestay and Ba Be Lake for the drive back to Hanoi. Lunch in a local restaurant on the way. We arrive in Hanoi at about 16:00 in the afternoon. The trip ends where it started at your hotel. (B, L)

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Saigon - Me Kong - Cu Chi Package

wakeuphn — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:21:50 +1200

Day 1 : Saigon arrival (D)
Pick up and transfer by hotel's transport to Windsor 5 star hotel for check in. Rest of the day is your free time to explore shopping complex or visit near by china town. Dinner on the cruise by Saigon River. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2 : Saigon - Cu Chi tunnel ( Service from 8am to 3pm ) (B, L)
Transfer by Viet Value Travel's modern Van to Cu Chi tunnel. Guided on arrival to visit Viet Cong battle field during war time. Back to Saigon in the afternoon. Free at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3 : Saigon - Mekong delta ( Service from 8am to 4pm ) (B, L)
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at your hotel. Tour guide come and pick you up for a day trip to famous Me Kong delta. Visit islands by motor boats to discover daily life of locals. Lunch in Phung Island. More handicraft villages visit before heading back to Saigon. Free time for shopping or chill out. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 4 : Saigon departure (B)
Free time until get your free transfer to Saigon airport for your onward flight.

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Banteay Chhmar

letthemusic — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:19:44 +1200

We journey to this remote Angkorian temple in north-west Cambodia to explore the incredible carvings around this massive complex. We also visit the smaller temple of Banteay Top. This can be done as a long day trip in the dry season or an overnight trip in the wet season, staying in the provincial capital of Svay Sisophon. It can also be combined with a visit to the bird sanctuary of Ang Trapeng Thmor near Phnom Srok, home to the rare Sarus Crane seen on the bas reliefs at Angkor. Contact our staff for more details on this exciting two-day trip.

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Air Mekong to launch Ho Chi Minh City-Quy Nhon air route

luckyluck — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:11:54 +1200

Air Mekong will conduct seven flights per week on the route using CRJ 900 aircrafts.

The Mekong Aviation JSC (Air Mekong) will officially open a new air service between Ho Chi Minh City and Quy Nhon city in the central province of Binh Dinh on June 1.

Air Mekong will conduct seven flights per week on the route using CRJ 900 aircrafts.

Apart from its sales agents, customers can buy tickets at 18,000 post offices nationwide or book flights online.

The route is expected to boost Binh Dinh province’s economic development and the central key economic region.

Air Mekong, Vietnam’s third private air carrier, started its operation on October 9, 2010. It now conducts 32-35 flights each day.
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Northern village preserves rich architectural heritage

Jacky — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:09:00 +1200

Located by the Nhue River, 15km west of Ha Noi, the ancient village of Cu Da is famous for its soya sauce and glass noodles.

Old and new: The village is not only home to traditional houses but also modern colonial French villas.
The suburban village has been attracting an increasing number of tourists in recent years, not only for its local specialities, but its traditional houses which reflect both the architectural and cultural values of the northern rural region.

Home to more than 100 wooden houses, the village is a popular tourist attraction for people in search of a glimpse of the past.

Most of the tiled houses, which are hundreds of years old, were built from go xoan (bead tree or Chinaberry tree).

The houses form a complex in the typical traditional architectural style of the Hong (Red) River Delta region.
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HCM City to host Int’l Tourism Exhibition 2011

BlueSky154 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:58:52 +1200

The International Tourism Exhibition 2011 (ITE) will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from September 14-17.

So far, 180 out of 220 stalls have been registered by promotion and travel agencies from 47 countries around the world, said the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

During the four-day event, a conference on tourism investment promotion in Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam and a seminar on approaching key markets will take place. The exhibition will also hold an award-giving ceremony for the best touring companies throughout the four countries.

The event is expected to be a festive day for consumers, said La Quoc Khanh, Vice Director of the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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La Vang Pilgrimage Festival attracts big crowds

Funnylife — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:56:42 +1200

The La Vang Pilgrimage Festival 2011 wrapped up at the La Vang Church in Hai Lang district, in central Quang Tri province on August 15.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Priest Le Si Hien, who is in charge of the La Vang Church, thanked the provincial, district and communal authorities for creating favourable conditions for Catholics’ religious activities during the annual festival.

The three-day festival featured diversified activities and Catholic rituals with the participation of a great number of bishops, priests and Catholics nationwide.
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Cham Culture Discovery 1 Day

bluemangovn — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:59:31 +1200

Itinerary
Tour starts at Museum of Cham Sculpture with more than 300 artifacts dating from the 4th to the 14th century. Attend a seminar on Cham sculpture, presented by Cham culture experts in Danang. Then we visit Tra Kieu in an inscription carved on a stele of Champa Kingdom, formerly called Simhapura. Simhapura is called "The City of Lions". During the reign of king Bhadvarman in the 4th century, apart from the Simhapura or Tra Kieu, The Champa established the nearby Holy Land of My Son, of which unfortunately we have been able to restore only part. As for Tra Kieu, the former capital of the Cham Kingdom, (also called Lam Ap) situated next to the romantic Thu Bon River, there remains only damaged foundation of the ramparts, buried beneath piles of rocks.

Continue to My Son, a World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1999. Here is the biggest Cham intellectual and religious centre and also a burial place for Cham monarchs from the 4th to the 13th century. The stunning ruins of dozens of red brick towers can be explored.

Note: You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking

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Banteay Chhmar

bigviolet — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:57:46 +1200

Note: You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking
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Banteay Chhmar

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Three regions in one 5 Days

wakeuphn — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:13:20 +1200

Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival

- Morning :

You are welcomed by our guide with flower at Noi Bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi city. Vietnam's capital is stylish and stately. Experience its thousand-year-old history, tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial architecture during our transfer to your hotel

Afternoon:

We explore Hanoi's charming French-colonial boulevards and learn about the life and times of the father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, by visiting his mausoleum, museum and the humble wooden house from which he ruled the country. Later, we visit the Temple of Literature. We enjoy a cyclo ride, explore the fascinating Old Quarter, stroll along beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and see the in famous Ancient Long House

Evening :

We will also witness a performance of the unique art of water puppetry and finish the tour with a celebration at one of Hanoi's great local restaurants

Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2 : Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi

Morning :

08:00 AM - Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi City by private car . Spend 3 hour sight seeing Country side in Red River Delta in North Vietnam to Halong Long Bay for a cruising a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the South China Sea creating a unique and beautiful landscape

Noon :

11.00 AM : Board our Luxury Cruise
Welcome drink in the restaurant
Start cruising; enjoy the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay

Afternoon:

. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat

Visit fishing village and enjoy sunbathing onboard with cool drinks and swimming on nice beach . . Stop for a while visiting to Surprise Caves , back to our Boat for taking an other way cruise back to Halong Port ,

16.30 - Get our car and Drive back to Hanoi .

Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi

< Breakfast & Lunch inclusive>

Day 3 : Hanoi - Danang - Hoian

- Flight to danang, visiting the cham museum with its unique, hindu style sculptures. We drive the short distance south to famous china beach and then to the enchanting town of hoi an, a port town since the middle ages. We walk hoi an's narrow lanes, visit 300-year-old houses, see the traditional market, enjoy a cruise on the thu bon river through tranquil rural scenery and soak up the quaint atmosphere

Overnight in Hotel in Hoian

Day4 : Hoian - Hue - Ho chi Minh

Breakfast Transfer drive to Hue, across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea the royal city of Vietnam's last ruling dynasty. Meet and transfer to downtown. Visit the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc Mausoleum and Tu Dam pagoda. Cruise trip along Perfume Rive . Dinner with Royal Style as wearing King' clothes , King' meal and Royal music show.

Flight to Ho Chi Minh in Evening , Upon Arrival pick up and transfer to Hotel in centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 5 : Ho chi Minh City tour & Cuchi Tunnels - Daparture Day

Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area.

Morning : We begin our Saigon experience with an orientation walk along the city's historic boulevards, passing some of its most interesting sights. We wander Saigon's wide and historic boulevards, visiting famous landmarks such as Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Cantina), Hotel de Ville, the former Presidential Palace and the lively Chinatown district - Cholon

Afternoon : Drive to the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels, just outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war Viet Cong guerillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels, using them to hide during bombing raids and stage surprise attacks. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon and transfer to airport for an international flight.

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Essential Vietnam 7 Days - 6 Nights

letthemusic — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:12:20 +1200

Day 1 : Noi Bai Airport - Arrival - Hanoi Capital

- Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring the city. In the evening watch a performance of the renowned water puppet theatre whose origins date back over a thousand years.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Sightseeing

- A full day to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex containing his mausoleum, former residence and the One Pillar Pagoda. Also visit the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. A one-hour tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo is a relaxing way to end the day. The tour includes a stop at an ancient Vietnamese “long house”.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Hoi An Sightseeing

Morning flight to the central coastal city of Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to the ancient port town of Hoi An. Embark on a walking tour of this charming town, visiting ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful riverside market. Afternoon trip to one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops. Guests learn how the lanterns are made and then have a chance to create their own.
Late of Noon, we back to our hotel on China beach to relax and enjoy Sunset at Sea Bar

Overnight in Beach Resort in Hoi An

Day 4: Hoi An - Hue

Breakfast, Transfer to Hue, the royal city of Vietnam's last ruling dynasty. Meet and transfer to downtown.
Visit the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc Mausoleum and Tu Dam pagoda. Cruise trip along Perfume Rive with Royal Style as wearing King' clothes , King' meal and Royal music show.

Overnight in Hue

Day 5: Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

- Morning boat cruise on the romantic Perfume River. Visit the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta Sightseeing

Leaving the busy city, you are going to visit country side of Vietnam. Water, the base life of the South of Vietnam. On arrival at Cai Be, of course, the only way for you to observe the local lifestyle is getting on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region. You will see he floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Roaming around and observe how the people make the living from fruit trees such as coconut, corn and other local product. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh city, we are stop along the way to see Cho Lon, Saigon's China town.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 7: Hochiminh Departure

There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

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Tristano’s free Hanoi show to mark Luxembourg’s National Day

luckyluck — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:39:21 +1200

Composer/pianist Francesco Tristano will perform a free concert at the Hanoi Opera House on Thursday, 23 June 2011, to mark the National Day of Luxembourg, reports the Vietnam News Agency.
The program is co-organized by the Vietnam Performing Arts Center and the Embassy of Luxembourg in Hanoi.

The Luxembourg pianist will showcase his talents in some works of J.S.Bach (1685-1750) and many self-composed works.

Tristano is one of the last students at New York’s Juilliard School to complete Bach legend Rosalyn Tureck’s master class. He also studied at the music academies in Brussels, Riga, Paris and Luxembourg as well as the ESMUC in Barcelona. In 2004, he won the first prize at the International piano competition for contemporary music in Orleans, France.
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Summer fun at Majestic and Bier Garden

Jacky — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:37:52 +1200

To celebrate Vietnam Family Day on June 28, the five-star Majestic Hotel Saigon will host Family Festival at the Cyclo Restaurant from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 24 and 25.
There will be stacks of games for kids who will also receive gifts. The whole family can enjoy a buffet party with traditional Vietnamese dishes and drinks. Tickets are priced at VND399,000 per adult and VND199,000 per child.

The Majestic Hotel Saigon is located at 1 Dong Khoi Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: (84-8) 3829 5517

Local and foreign beer promotions at Bier Garden
Located in downtown HCMC on Dong Khoi Street, the open-air Bier Garden is an ideal rendezvous for revelers to relax and feast on Western and Asian food. The fried tartar clam and battered fish is done British style and there are other dishes like salmon salad, pumpkin soup with crouton cake or grilled beef with banini cake.

The restaurant is offering a Local Beer Package priced at VND155,000++ for five bottles of beer, Sapporo priced at VND210,000++ per five bottles or happy hour-buffet draught beer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. priced at VND120,000++.

This month the restaurant has introduced a new menu with American beef dishes such as beef salad with teriyaki sauce and beef wrapped with bamboo and mushroom
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Experience the life of the fisherman

bluemangovn — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:45:25 +1200

Day 1: Hanoi to Halong - Bai Tu Long Bay, welcome on fisher man board

Welcome aboard! Cruise Ha Long to Bai Tu Long. Have Lunch in the floating restaurant. Embark at noon, a slow cruise on the fisherman style boat, to the famous islands of Halong Bay and onto Bai Tu Long Bay, you will be lead by the local fisherman to go fishing and doing their daily work, this will bring you more experience rather than being in the comfort. Sail back home and stay the night at one of the homes in Vong Vieng fishing village, evening talk with the fisherman.
Inclusion :
entrances fee, boat/junk, breakfast, lunch, Tour guide on board.
Day 2: Bai Tu Long - Hanoi

Some more fishing, cruise and return to Ha Long. Maybe some more fishing with the locals, then we spend the rest of our morning on cruise to visit "Thien Canh Son" cave and more of the Bai Tu Long. Cruise back to Halong city, lunch is served ashore then bus back to your hotel.
Inclusion :
breakfast, lunch, Tour guide on board.

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Asean International Hotel

bigviolet — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:44:19 +1200

Just the friendliest hotel with the commitment of service with a smile, Asean International hotel is a new concept of boutique hotel offering warmly atmosphere and personalized service in stylish all around to assure your home away from home. Recognized as the friendliest hotel in town because of its personalized service and attention to the details, Asean International Hotel has been training its staffs to be efficient, awarring service mind, and confident in professional manner. Tasting our services, you will find that experience and knowledge of service from our staffs will be more than expectation to satisfy individual need and requirement.
Location
Located in the heart of expanding business district of the capital. The hotel is within of Giang Vo Exhibition Center, Diplomatic Compound and quick drive away from Noi Bai Industrial Park, Metro Whole Sales Supermarket.
Facilities
The Asean Hotels leisure facilities include a fully equipped gym, sauna, massage, games room and library. Plans are also being made for a bowling alley and tennis and squash courts. As well as a speciality restaurant serving Western Asian and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, the hotel also has a lounge bar and coffee shop in which to dine. The Hotel is ideal for meetings with facilities available for up to 400 guests including an array of audio visual facilities. The Business Centre provides secretarial, facsimile, computer and internet facilities.
Rooms
The hotel has 66 guest rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms. Facilities include IDD telephone, air-conditioning, cable television and in-house movies, minibar, safe and 24 hour room service. Superior rooms have twin bedding, Deluxe rooms have bigger beds, Junior Suites have queen beds with a separate living room. Royal Suites have king beds and a balcony. Families are recommended connecting rooms - Royal Suite connected to a Superior room.

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Treking on mountain of Sapa and Lai Chau

wakeuphn — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:36:07 +1200

Depart from
: Hanoi
Stop off
: Hanoi
Duration
: 9 days
This trip gives you the best Sapa has to offer but not in the normal way. The traditional treks start in Sapa and finish back in Sapa.The trek is tougher but not less enjoyable since you trek through the hills and valleys of Sapa and Lai Chau region, discovering several different minorities along the way. You will experience overnight accommodation in the hospitable villages of Dzay, Tay and Dzao ethnic minorities. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.

Day1: Hanoi - Lao Cai 400 km
Night train to Lao Cai (LC5 , soft sleeper, dept 21.30) , you will be picked up at from your hotel 20.30 by Sapa Adventure in Hanoi staff and transfer by car to Hanoi train station . Night on train.

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Ta Van village (15 km walking).(L,B,D)
Arrive at Lao Cai train station from 06.00 to 06.30 ,our guide will meet you at the station, pick up then transfer to to Sapa-36kms, . Arrive at Sapa town for refreshment. Tour briefing organized by tour guide about all information related to the trek . Start trekking from Sapa at 10.00 to visit Y Linh Ho , Lao Chai villages of Black H'mong hill tribes . Lunch provided enroute . Keep trekking to Ta Van Village of Day minorities. Dinner and overnight in Ta Van village.

Day 3: Ta Van - Ban Ho(25 km)(L,B,D)
After having breakfast, you and guide start trekking uphill, crossing bamboo forest, visiting Red Dzao hill tribes in Giang Ta Chai. Walking up to the main road. Continue trekking to Ban Ho settled by Tay ethnic minorities where the village located at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. O/N in Ban Ho.

Day 4: Ban Ho-Sapa(L,B,D)
Taking tours around the village in the morning. Climbing uphill to take car back to Sapa. Free in Sapa in the afternoon. O/N in Sapa

Day 5: Sapa - Phong Tho - Sin ho - Lai Chau/ 80 km(L,B,D)
Departure from Sapa 9:00 Am every Fridays. Passing the Tram ton pass 42 km long with many point for sightseeing or taking picture of Hoang Lien Son imposing mountain's range. Visiting the Pape Village of Lu people then the Thai people in Ban Hon Village. Going to Phong Tho at 13:30PM check-in Phuong Thanh Hotel. Having lunch in the local restaurant before visiting Phong tho Market.

Day 6: Phong Tho - Sin ho/ 118km(L,B,D)
Start at 9:00Am driving up the rough road passing the home of Meo, Man, Thai minority groups. Picnic lunch at the good place near the bank of the River. Get to Sin Ho at 14:00 PM check-in Guest-House.

Day 7: SinHo-Lai Chau/55km(B,L,D)
In the morning enjoying the weekly cultural Market that only held on Sunday with very colourful of many minority groups such as: Meo, Man, having lunch in a Local restaurant. 13:30 transfer to Lai Chau check - in Lan Anh Hotel at 14:00 PM

Day 8: Lai Chau-Sapa/175 km(B,L,D)
From Lai Chau, Car takes you back to Sapa. O/n in Sapa town

Day 9: Sapa-Hanoi(B,L,D)
Free for relax or shopping before driving from Sapa town to Lao Cai to take night train back to Hanoi. Train arrives in Hanoi at 5.00 next morning

Including:
All transportation and transfers , English speaking guide ,Meals as indicated,Home stay in village,All meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), Porter(s),Train Ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi with soft sleeper
Relevant permits and fees

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