Thursday, August 29, 2013

SPARKLING CAT BA BEACH

Coming to Cat Ba beach, you can hire a boat to travel around Lan Ha Bay, visiting beautiful beaches such as Cat Co beach, Ben Beo beach, Co Tien beach, etc or caves such as Trung Trang, Hoa Cuong, Thien Long, and then stop at any small isle to fish and enjoy fresh seafood. 

Cat Ba Beach is nominated as one of top 10 tourist attractions. Cat Ba is the largest island in total 1,969 islands in Ha Long Bay.

Cat Ba is at the height of 70 meters over the sea level. On the island, there is Cat Ba town and 6 communes: Gia Luan, Hien Hao, Phu Long, Tran Chau, Viet Hai, Xuan Dam.

Cat Ba has many beaches: Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, Cat Dua, Cat Ong, Cat Trai Gai, Duong Danh, etc with smooth white sand stretching endlessly.

The road  going through Cat Ba island is 27 kilometers in length with many slopes and wonderful scenery.  Coming to Cat Ba, tourists can swim, enjoy seafood and visit Cat Ba National Park.

Cat Ba National Park has an area of 15,200 hectares with 9,000 hectares of forest, 5,400 hectares of sea. Besides, travelers can visit mysterious caves such as Trung Trang cave that is 15 kilometers from the town with a lot of natural stalactities.

Cat Ba was recognized as the world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2004. The total area of Cat Ba biosphere reserve is more than 26,000 hectares. It includes tropical rainforest on limestone island, mangroves, coral reefs, especially cave system.

Cat Ba is a wonderful place for relaxation in the summer. If you have a chance to visit Cat Ba island, you should not miss interesting activities such as swimming, scuba diving to see coral reefs, walking on beach in the evening, and visiting Lan Ha bay.

Vinh Hung Ancient Tower- Ancient Architecture Vestige

Vinh Hung Tower was originated from Angkor period of Khmer people and until now is it still preserved. Visiting the tower, tourists in Vietnam travel will see the only ancient architecture vestige in the Mekong River Delta.
Vinh Hung tower is located in Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province. The tower is the only ancient architecture vestige in the Mekong River Delta, originated from Angkor period of Khmer people, which is still preserved till nowadays.
Following the National highway No.1A from Bac Lieu towards Ca Mau, after driving 5 kilometers visitors in Vietnam tourism will reach Sap bridge; then turning towards the direction of Vinh Hung market, the visitors will reach Vinh Hung tower. 

Vinh Hung Ancient Tower- Ancient Architecture Vestige
Vinh Hung Ancient Tower

The tower was discovered in 1911 and at that time, it was listed as one of the historical sites in southern Vietnam. The tower is also known as Luc Hien or Bhah Dhat tower.
In the 20th century, archeologists a stele carved with Sanskrit scripts, which clearly states the 814thmonth or the 892th year (BC) in a pagoda next to the tower.
The 8,9 meter-high Vinh Hung tower is built on a hill with simple structure. In the tower, there are a Buddha’s hand made of copper; a lower body part of the Goddess; a statue of the Goddess made from green stone, statue of Goddess Brahma; a Buddha’s head made from copper and many worshipping items. 
Vinh Hung Ancient Tower- Ancient Architecture Vestige
Vinh Hung Ancient Tower
Monks in the tower pagoda chant twice a day at 4:00 am and 4:00 pm. Every year, local residents organize an anniversary on the 15th day of the first lunar month at the tower. A large number of Buddhists inside and outside Bac Lieu Province pilgrimage to the pagoda to pray for good things.
If you, tourists in Vietnam travel, want good things to come to you, don’t forget to go to the pagoda and pray for them.

Monday, August 19, 2013

BAN GIOC WATERFALL – THE LARGEST IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

In famous tourists attractions in Cao Bang, Ban Gioc waterfall tourist area is considered as the fourth largest waterfall in the world. It is also the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia.

Ban Gioc waterfall, the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam, is one of invaluable gift of the nature for Cao Bang. It is located in the border of China and Vietnam in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district that is 89 kilometers from Cao Bang city.

On the way to go to Ban Gioc from the city center, you can contemplate imposing and charming beauty of rivers, streams and forests.

Ban Gioc waterfall lies on Quay Son river rising from China and flowing through communes in Vietnam such as: Ngoc Khe, Phong Nam, Ngoc Con, Dinh PHong, Chi Vien and Dam Thuy. It is 53 meters in height and 300 meters in width.

In the foot of the waterfall, Quay Son river is flat as a mirror, reflecting the clear and blue sky into water. Visitors can hire a bamboo raft to travel around the foot of the waterfall to contemplate its stunning beauty.

Coming to Ban Gioc, tourists have a chance to see Tay people’s houses on stilts.

In order to develop tourism in Ban Gioc, in 2012 December 8th, Saigontourist Company began construction of high-class Ban Gioc Resort with an area of 31 hectares. It will include a hotel with 60 rooms, 24 high-ranking villas, restaurants, entertainment and spa area and areas for camping and outdoor activities.

The project is expected to complete in late 2013. The total expenditure is about 170 billions dong.

In 2013 June 15th, Cao Bang province People’s Committee and Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam began construction of “Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda” in Dam Thuy commune. The pagoda is a significant construction to serve people’s need of spirituality and religion in Ban Gioc.

Admire the beauty of Stork Island in Hai Duong

The stork island that is located in Chi Lang Nam commune, Thanh Mien district and stays about 25km far from Hai Duong city, is an ideal place for nature lovers.
Explaining the name, local people said that the village has a small island located in the middle of broad lake with ten thousands of storks and herons residing and nesting. With an area of more than 3,000m2, the stork island is home to 15,000 storks and more than 5,000 herons of various kinds and such rare and precious birds as pelicans and teals residing together.

Signpost to Stork Island
According to the legend, this area was sunken and the island was formed in the 15th century after the dyke of the Red River collapsed because of a big flood. Then, "birds perch good land", each herd of storks, herons and water birds come here from everywhere. Gradually, it became the home of different varieties of storks, herons and birds.

Many storks on the tree
Every year, in September of the lunar calendar when the north-east wind blows, thousands of storks, herons and birds from other places fly to the island. They get together to nest, lay eggs and nurse their babies. The tourists are more excited to see young storks with immature legs on soft bamboo branches. They often stay there until April of the following year. Therefore, the island becomes a destination of tourists and an environmental education centre is there to help raise awareness of environmental protection.

Sunset on Stork Island
The tourists will witness an interesting "chorus" of families of storks and herons. The stork island is excited with sound like a natural chorus tearing a quite atmosphere of a Vietnamese village.
Tourists who come to the stork island in the season need only one day to visit the whole island. A small boat, arranged so as not to disturb living environment of the storks, will slowly take the tourists around the lake and see the life of storks.

Visitors on boat to explore stork island
The best time to visit Chi Lang Nam Stork Island is at sunrise or sunset. At that time, visitors will have a chance to behold a beautiful painting with white storks and herons flocking out of and into the lake. In addition, tourists will enjoy a spacious and greenish space with the peaceful landscape of a rural area. It is wonderful to mingle with nature and be away from our busy lives.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Explore the magic of rocky stream at the foot of Tam Dao

Visitors to Vinh Phuc often climb the top of Tam Dao Mountain but a few knows the majestic beauty of Tam Dao in other side.
Our group had stunning trip on foot. We followed the crystal-clear stream that flows over magic rocks of Dai Tu District, Thai Nguyen.
Nearly 100km far from Hanoi, from the town of Ba Hang ( Pho Yen Commune) on National Highway 3, we turned a small asphalt road  and went straight about 30 km along green mountain, we reached the foot of Go Mieu.

At the foot of Go Mieu
With just 100.000 VND, visitors can rent a boat for a 5-6 person group to explore the lake of Go Mieu.
Go Mieu lake is like a giant trough to contain water from dozens of stream, waterfalls from the top of Tam Dao. Every season, water of lake is always blue in color as picturesque scenery.
Sometimes, we saw the white clouds flying very low, it seemed to be across our boat. Small boat glided slowly on the surface of lake and took us into a canyon.
Between the blue of mountain, rocks with various shape and colors were looming our view. Being in the hot summer, everyone felt comfortable and cool when coming to the stream at the foot of Tam Dao. Going upstream, we seemed to be lost in a matrix of magic rocks.
Some rocks looks like heavy truck, other is like teddy bear…It is so interesting!

Giant rock

Crystal-clear water 
After then, we continued our journey at Noi Dong bridge. Here is a small and clear lake that is surrounded by yellow stones. Next to the lake is ancient si tree on giant rock. Next places we stopped were Coi beach, Da Coc. Explaining the name of those, the local people said that there are many sharp rocks around the area that are like piles.
After exploring magic rocks, people can bath in clear water to relax. If visitors want to stay for lunch or overnight, you can hire motel or stay at home’s resident near Go Mieu lake at cheap price. In particular, you will have a chance to enjoy grilled fish.
Visitors can go fishing here.
The most attractive here to visitors is go fishing at stream. After then, visitors can relax and enjoy the delicious dish of grilled fish.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Attractive destinations in hot summer days

With cool and comfortable weather, lists here are worth and attractive destinations to refresh in hot summer days.
Quat Lam sea tourism
Quat Lam sea is located in Giao Thuyen district, Nam Dinh province with total area of 58 hectares, exploited fomally in 1999. Coming here, you will have a chance to set foot on Thinh Long beach, situated in Thinh Long town, Hai Hau district. Thinh Long is a stunning and amazing beach with rows of casuarina trees swaying in the wind. Tourists will be certainly surprised with the fine white beaches and really want to return.
Moc Chau prairie


Moc Chau prairie in Son La province is an attractive destination that appeals lots of local and international tourists. This place is famous for the love story of thriller Thai people – Yếm (Áo Yếm) story. Or Ban Van waterfall is a unique spot that attached to ancient residence history of Thai ethnic people in Muong Sang land (now Moc Chau).
Sapa in Lao Cai
Here, visitors will have the opportunity to excurse through red rose valley, Silver fall with an altitude of 1.900m, Golden stream. Besides, you can enjoy the majestic and grandeur of mountain and forest, visit Love waterfall – a symbol of Sapa. You also could climb on the Heaven Gate, Cloud Yard or even on Hoang Lien Son Mountain, tagged as the roof of Indochina. With four season in a day, Sapa is worth place to rest in hot summer days and suitable for those who like conquering the grandeur of nature.
Tam Dao
Tam Dao is ideal resort of North, situated in Mang Chi valley, Vinh Phuc, about 80 kilometers from Hanoi. With cool weather, Tam Dao, tagged as “town in cloud”, is good idea for refreshing in hot days.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Anantara Resort & Spa - exciting experiences in your life

Possessing breathtaking landscape and be located next to the most ravishing beaches of Mui Ne in Southeast Asia, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa is an oasis of elegance and comfort offering a unique and unforgettable way to experience the southern coast of Vietnam.
Situated on Mui Ne’s pristinely sweeping beach, about 22 km from Phan Thiet city and HCMC, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa is an oasis of elegance and comfort offering a unique and unforgettable way to experience the southern coast of Vietnam. Mornings spent by the sea. Afternoon hikes through nearby sand dunes. A soothing spa treatment before starlit evening drinks on the beach.

Expertly blending Vietnamese tradition and legendary Anantara service, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa offers a tropical retreat, worlds away from Vietnam’s urban bustle. Take in the splendour of the sunset from the pool deck. Sample fine international dining and mouth-watering cuisine at our restaurants, some of the best Mui Ne resorts have to offer. Wander down garden paths to your own private villa. A cherished holiday within a setting to remember forever in our exceptional Vietnam hotel.

Anantara resort & Spa has 100 rooms and small villas which have pool with VND 3.000.000-8.000.000 one night.

L’anmien restaurant of Anantara offers visitors world-famous dishes. Tourists come 
here to enjoy specialties in a cool space of the sea and sip cocktails served with a 
ceramic-cup of Cham people.

Also, visitors will have opportunity to enjoy different types of wine with romantic dinner
named “Dining by design”.

Deluxe double room has large bathroom with a big bath made of stone and shower system
with unique rain effect.

Suite room has separate living room and luxury bath made of stone.

Visitors staying suite will have sea views.

Villas that are located among tropical landscape with overlooking lush gardens, pools, 

freshwater marshes and stunning sea views, are designed according to traditional 
style of Vietnam.

In particular, there are 2 bedrooms and pool at front beach in an area of ​​128 m2

and living space spreading over two floors in every villa.

Double villa with luxury pool

Pool villa

Overall view over pool

Visitors can also sunbathing

View of pool at night

A soothing spa treatment