Archive for October 2008
A visit to Son Dung on the way to Van Phong Bay
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 17, 2008
Since the completion of Dam Mon-Co Ma Street, linking Van Thanh Commune of Van Ninh District in central coastal province of Khanh Hoa with National Road 1A, tourists can now travel from Co Ma Hill through the ancient mangrove forest of Tuan Le The view of the fishing village of Son Dung. Van Phong Bay [...]
MEKONG DELTA – the bottom half of Vietnam’s two rice baskets
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 15, 2008
The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam’s two rice baskets, the other being the Red River Delta in the North . This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. From [...]
Travel to Sapa
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 13, 2008
Located 38km from Lao Cai City, Sapa is a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province. Sapa District is very well-known with Sapa Townlet, a beautiful and romantic resort. At the height of 1,600m above sea level, the average temperature of the area is 15-18°C. It is cool in summer and cold in winter. Visitor to [...]
Vietnam air transport market sees high growth rate: IATA
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 10, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Giovanni Bisignani, General Director and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said on September 30 during his working visit to Vietnam that Vietnam is one of the ten fastest-growing air transport markets in the world. Vietnam is one of the ten fastest-growing air transport markets in the world IATA reported [...]
Ha Long Bay – a magnificent magical destination
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 9, 2008
Ha Long Bay is said to be a magic land of natural sea bay beauty, attracting more and more tourists ever since UNESCO’s recognition of its nature! Location & Climate Ha Long Bay is located in the Northeast of Vietnam, belonging to Ha Long city, Quang Ninh Province, in the Gulf of Tonkin. On the [...]
Con Son – Kiep Bac complex, a sacred place to visit
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 8, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is a country with many legendary places of built during its long 4,000 year history. Among them is Con Son – Kiep Bac. Countless pilgrims and tourists around the country have made the journey to the sacred region of Con Son – Kiep Bac. The gate of Kiep Bac Temple in [...]
Sapa travel guide & trek information
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 7, 2008
Sapa, nestling in a beautiful valley on the border with China, is northwest Vietnam’s most colorful destination. Vivid green rice terraces are sculpted into the mountain sides while in the fields H’mong and Dao women work dressed in colorful traditional clothes. At the end of the week the H’mong, Dao and other ethnic minorities trek [...]
Da Lat – a flowerful town of romance
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 7, 2008
Some traveler ever said: “If you are in love, a week in Da Lat – a rhythmic land of flowers and romance- will make your love turn into a happy ending!”… Introduction & Location “Listening to the noon going down in the romantic town, a Da Lat-violet is filled with fog…” (written by Minh Ky, [...]
Halong Bay Cruises – Phoenix Cruiser
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 6, 2008
Halong Phoenix Cruiser Built in 2007, but based on an exotic oriental junk, the Halong Phoenix Cruiser offers the best of both worlds: luxurious, traditional styling paired with sophisticated modern facilities and comforts! The boat boasts romantic wooden fixtures, a multitude of windows to make the most of the amazing views, and a spectacular upper [...]
Sapa, the fanciful town in fog
Posted by: guidetovietnam on: October 6, 2008
“Well, Sapa brings in peace in a fine, rugged scenery and cultural diversity… a very sweet time for us!” remarked a young couple after their honeymoon holiday in Sa Pa. Location Sa Pa District is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350 km north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa [...]
