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Tourism of Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Posted by Vietnam Travel Sunday, December 22, 2013

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam is delimited by the tributaries of the Mekong River. This area, which is criss-crossed by a dense network of canals, is fertile and excellent for the cultivation of rice and growing fruit trees.

The sun shines all year round in the Mekong Delta. There is no winter and there are no storms. However, every year between August and October, the water of the Mekong River rises flooding the delta.

In this territory, there is the Thap Muoi Stock Garden, the U Minh Forest, and the salt forests of mangroves that had not yet been exploited only a decade ago. There are also immense fruit orchards; the most impressive of which are located on the islands in the river. The Mekong River Delta is much appreciated by those interested in ecological tourism.

As for the local inhabitants of the Mekong Delta, are spontaneous, sincere, straightforward, and hospitable. To enjoy this whole cultural experience, visitors can attend performances of traditional Cai Luong theatre, that can be seen in this area.

Some provinces of Mekong Delta for tourists to explore:

- Long An

- Tien Giang

- Ben Tre

- Dong Thap

- Vinh Long

- Can Tho

- Hau Giang

- Tra Vinh

- Soc Trang

- An Giang

- Kien Giang

- Bac Lieu

- Ca Mau

Tourism of Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang

Posted by Vietnam Travel Saturday, December 7, 2013

Hon Tam Resort - precious ocean pearl of Nha Trang

Hon Tam Island sits like is a blue ivory ribbon of beauty, near the coastal city of Nha Trang. The island is surrounded by deep blue sea; its beaches are lined with white sand, inland the island is engulfed in green tropical forests. Peaceful and serene with only the crashing sound of waves on the shore, the wind whistling in the trees, and the many sea birds hovering about from dusk to dawn.

The Evergreen tropical rain forest is not only rich in various plant life, but also the home of many species of birds. Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang is also an interesting place for visitors, to see the various kinds of sea fauna. At the head of the island, under the undulating rock formation is a magnificent coral reef. Hundred of types of fish gather here, weaving amongst the coral reefs and marine vegetation, creating a vibrant and interesting scene.

There are traditional villages that specialize in pottery silk weaving and other handicrafts. Hon Tam Resort is a beautiful paradise for a romantic vacation, a honeymoon, a journey of discovery, a poetic wedding, or simply getting back to nature in your Nha Trang tour.

Hon Tam Resort is the country's first resort offering experiences such as a submarine adventure, or you can try out the hot air balloon trip. Everything on this island encompasses the wonder of life.

http://www.vietnamtravelguidelines.com - Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang

Travel Guides for Dong Nai Province

Posted by Vietnam Travel Saturday, November 30, 2013

Dong Nai Province, Vietnam travel guides
Capital: Bien Hoa City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Xtieng, Cho Ro, Cham Highlights: Cat Tien National Park, Tri An Waterfall, Hang Gon Tomb, Tan Trieu Pomelo Village

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Tran Bien Temple of Literature
The temple of literature was built in the late 17th century in Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City. Like the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi, Tran Bien was a university for students in the South. This structure showed the tradition of encouraging and enjoying study of southerners. In December 1861 when French troops occupied Bien Hoa, this temple was destroyed. It was rebuilt in the late 20th century so that the generations of today understand the history of Vietnamese education. The new Tran Bien Temple of Literature has architectural style of the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi.

Annually, there takes place two major events in the temple. They are Xuan Vinh in the 2nd lunar month and Thu Vinh in the 8th lunar month.

Tan Trieu Pomelo Ecological VillageTan Trieu Pomelo Ecological Village belongs to Tan Binh Commune, Vinh Cuu District, 25km from Bien Hoa City, is well known for its many pomelo orchards. Visitors are likely to be offered fruit samples to taste the variety of pomelos available at Tan Trieu.

The thanh tra pomelo is easily recognizable for its mild sweetness and sour taste. Residents of Ho Chi Minh City often go on picnics to Tan Trieu Pomelo Village.

Buu Long Tourist Park
Buu Long Tourist Park covers some 84 ha on the outskirts of Bien Hoa City, 6km from city centre, 30km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is a landscape with mountains, pagodas and a large lake, some people excessively call Ha Long Bay in miniature".

The Tourist Park embraces Long An Lake, an artificial reservoir covering an area of more than 10 ha. The crystal clear lake has plenty of large rocks that have the look of small islets.

Boats will carry visitors around the lake, and to an islet in the middle of the lake. Climbing 35m to the top of the islet, you will watch scenery of zocks and trees make the surroundings cool and pleasant, and help visitors take a comfortable rest after climbing nearly 100 steps.

Close to the lake is Buu Long mount, which reflects itself on the lake, creating beautiful scenery. Buu Phong Pagoda was built in the 17th century on the mountain. Nearly 100 steps must be climbed to reach the pagoda. The pagoda was only a thatch roofed hut at first, and was renovated and enlarged in 1829. More renovations have been made recently.

Many ancient artifacts are left at the pagoda, including clothes dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty, and lying Buddha statues. Around the pagoda are several towers, large rocks of strange shapes and very big Bodhi trees. The rocks and trees make the surroundings cool and pleasant, and help visitors take a comfortable rest after climbing nearly 100 steps.

Nearby the pagoda is Long Son Thach Grotto, meaning "the Grotto of the Dragon Mount", which contains many stalactites of different shapes, sizes and colours. The entire grotto looks like a frog's jaw.

The top of Mount Buu Long provides you with a panorama of Bien Hoa City, which houses many factories of Vietnamese and foreign companies. Also from the top, visitors can see a green stretch of fields interwoven with branches of the Dong Nai River, all creating a mountain-river-country picture.

Tri An Lake
Tri An Lake is located in Vinh An Town, Vinh Cuu District, 65km from Ho Chi Minh City and 30km from Bien Hoa City. This is a 32,000-ha lake with fresh water and 36 islands. Above of the other islands, there are two adjacent attractive ones: Falcon Island and Dong Truong Island. These two islands have beautiful, poetic and charming sights with fresh air. Tri An lake is a wonderful place to natural lovers.

Cat Tien National Park - the most interested site for those travel to Dong Nai

Cat Tien Forest - A Vietnam National Park

The Cat Tien National Park, known for long time as the land of crocodiles, and is globally considered the 411th biosphere reserve. The Park's area covers apart of three provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Lam Dong. This Park with an area of 70,548 ha consists of the Nam Cat Tien Protected Forest (39,108ha) in Dong Nai Province, extended part (26,970ha) of Lam Dong Province, and Binh Phuoc Province (4,470ha).

This natural habitat has a diverse and rich ecosystem. The Park treasures 1,362 plant species (440 timber species, 310 medicinal plants, 220 ornamental plant species, 133 orchid species). The fauna includes 62 animal species, 25 of which are listed in Viet Nam's Red Book; and 121 bird species, few of which are classified as rare species such as the white-necked cranes, Indian storks, pheasants (ga loi hong tia), ibis (co quam xanh), one-horned rhinoceros (te giac mot sung), elephants, etc.

The Park also has diversified landscapes: hills, alluvial grounds, flat large grounds, strong water currents. In the rainy season, mild springs turn out fierce ones with tremendous water flows on large stones. However, meandering waterfalls create lovely yellow sandy beaches like natural beaches. Legend has it that fairies frequented this place to enjoy the cool and clean water, so it is named Nam Cat Tien (Fairy Sand). In the middle of the large river stand several islands. On the islands are old trees alternating with large grass grounds, which are the ideal place for overnight camping. Cat Tien has preserved from the past historical and cultural sites. In the past war, this place was a revolutionary base. Archaeologists have discovered remains of the Oc-Eo culture dating from the 2nd to 7th centuries AD Built at the peak of a hill near the Dong Nai River in Quang Ngai Commune, Cat Tien District, Lam Dong Province, the temple dedicated to deities belongs to the culture of Funan, a kingdom that was left unnoticed for over 1,300 years. Even now people still talk about the myths and legends associated with the construction of the temple. The Cat Tien National Park is one of the most attractive cultural and eco-tourism destinations in the Southeast Region. Tourists can experience all kinds of tours including trekking, camping, observation of animals at night to learn the life of the wild, visits to ethnic villages, boating on the Dong Nai River or Bau Sau Lake, and other adventurous tours. To reach Cat Tien National Park, from Ho Chi Minh City take National Highway 20 or go the same road to Da Lat.
Hang Gon Ancient Tomb
Hang Gon Ancient Tomb, built more than 2,500 years ago, was listed as a Historic Site by the State. The peculiar trait of the tomb is that it has been built with large flat stones. It is regarded as a type of South East Asian dolmen or megalithic construction. The ancient tomb is located in Xuan Tan Commune, Long Khanh Town, approximately 80km from Bien Hoa City.

Travel Guides for Dong Nai Province

Biking tour along Central Region of Vietnam

Posted by Vietnam Travel Sunday, November 24, 2013

Biking tour along Central Region of Vietnam for both amateurs and professional bikers - Heading off the beaten track to explore rural life and take in the beautiful scenery of central Vietnam.

The Central Region untouched by modern life is extremely attractive to tourist, partly for its immense blue sea, the idyllic villages and fields that run along both sides of the main trunk highway. How exciting to leave the national highway and bike head off to explore the un-spoilt inland provinces. To explore the local communes, towns and villages. It’s unsure when this craze first started, but cycling heading off into the central regions of Vietnam has become very popular. This is especially so for European tourists, even despite the scorching heat and dry winds, they still flock to this region.

Professional bike tour organizer of Vietnam, Hung, or “Joe” to his foreign friends, has dark tanned skin. He is an expert on the biking routes on both sides of the North-South main trunk road. To be able to setup an attractive journey for adventurous tourists the tour organizer must find out the most interesting routes, both adventurous and safe. Many of tourists have already cycled under the blazing sun of the Sahara or in the snowy Swiss Alps. Mr Joe avoids state highway no.1, because of the cars, big trucks and countless buses. He instead takes bikers through the villages and towns. Crossing fields and coastal roads are his favorite places as the tourists can enjoy the full feeling of rural life. He knows where the bikers should stop to shoot pictures. Similarly to sport biking, the bikers should stop every 10 to 15 km to rest and take in some food and water for the next cycling miles.

In Vietnam, GPS is not necessarily as it is not as dangerous as getting lost in Sahara. But some tourists still have to hire o local to guide them back to the main road after getting lost in the network of village paths. Biking routs from Hue to Hoi An, From Tam Ky to Quy Nhon, along the coastal road to Nha Trang then to Da Lat or biking through Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City, the commune roads don’t have many sign posts, however, guest can see real local life, meet and talk with the local people. It is fantastic to bike through and around crowds of students bicycling home in their white Ao Dai’s and conical hat, like a swarm of butterflies. In Binh Dinh countryside, on the coastal roads, the tourists find many interesting thing to see. They can breathe the fresh sea breeze and watch the fishing boats bring their daily catches into the local markets. Also on these small roads, the bikers can enjoy mouth-wetting, cheap seafood, very different from eating in air-conditioned, expensive restaurants in the cities.

The most difficult route among Central Vietnam biking routs is along the tarmac roads through the hot sand dunes in Quang Ngai, there are no trees for ten kilometers. The most idyllic moments are biking in the yellow sunset along Thu Bon river, with its lush gardens and paddy fields on its bank. The Central Region’s landscape changes a lot in each area, some area very verdure alluvial plains, some are dry and hot. The society’s development is changing quickly, but luckily it is still retains much of its countryside beauty and untouched landscapes. This makes biking in the Central Region of Vietnam very attractive for visitors. Not only professional bikers who have biked in many countries around the world are fond of these tours, there is an increasing number of amateur bikers who want adventure and to explore the countryside of Vietnam, under the guidance and watchful eye of tour organizer.

www.vietnamtravelguidelines.com - Biking tour along Central Region of Vietnam.

Destinations for Tourist around Dak Nong

Posted by Vietnam Travel Saturday, November 23, 2013

Where to go around Dak Nong for Tourist

Capital: Gia Nghia Town
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), E De, Nung, M'Nong, Tay
Highlights: Dray Sap waterfall, Dieu Thanh water fall, Ba Tang waterfall

Tourist Destinations of Dak Nong

Dray Sap Waterfall
Some 30 kilometers from Buon Ma Thuot City lies Dray Sap Waterfall, which means "the Misty Waterfall". This name is derived from a legend of love story between a boy and a girl who lived in this area. Everyday, H'Mi - name of the girl used to go to the milpa with her lover. One day, while resting on a flat stone, they saw a monster, whose head was as big as a mountain, eyes like bronze urns. Its body was glittery with silvery scales. Suddenly, the monster dived down from the sky and his trunk plunged into the ground, stirring up a colossal column of water. The monster spread out its large wings, flew around several times, making a fierce rain then flied away. In terrible shock, the girl disappeared into the mist. The boy was transformed into a big stump, whose roots stuck into the rock. This place was then called the Dray Sap, or Misty Waterfall.

The rains impetuously rumble down and all of a sudden stop. The sunshine filtered through foliages, making the waterfall look more miraculous. This stream looks like a mixture of water and clouds. Tourists will feel at ease here.

Nature has endowed Dray Sap Waterfall the rugged beauty of mountain and forest. The legend of the love story adds more colours to this waterfall. Save your time to visit Dray Sap Waterfall, to enjoy the pure air at night, to welcome the dawn, to hear the chirping of birds, and to have a sense of how beautiful life is!

Dray Sap Waterfall

Trinh Nu Waterfall - waterfall for tourist around Dak NongBefore discharging into the Serepok River, the Krong No stream snakes its way through rocky stones of many shapes and sizes, creating a magnificent natural landscape called Trinh Nu (Virgin) Waterfall. Legend has it that the name of the waterfall stemmed from a moving love story. A girl at the age of puberty had to commit suicide in the waterfall to ease her heart-rending love story, hence the name Trinh Nu Waterfall, one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Central Highlands.
Trinh Nu Waterfall is situated 1km from the town center of Cu Jut District. On the way to the waterfall, one seems to blend with nature. From a distance, the sound of the waterfall can be heard. Amidst the imposing natural landscape, tourists feel free from all the trouble of life.
Coming here, tourists have a chance to enjoy the natural beauties as well as the excellent services.

Dieu Thanh Waterfall
For a long time, Dieu Thanh Waterfall has won kudos for its pristine and poetic beauty. Dieu Thanh Waterfall is located on Dak Tit Stream, the natural border between Nhan Co Commune (Dak R'Lap District) and Quang Tan Commune (Tuy Due District). This waterfall has been stood in the middle of mountain and forest since time immemorial, despite various changes of the surrounding scene and natural environment.

Besides the biggest water column, which comes down from the height of 30m, Dieu Thanh Waterfall also comprises of some small other water columns, creating a thin mist that cools down the temperature at the foot of the rocky mountain. Under the waterfall, there are several deep grottoes and inside them there have many large and smooth rocks for tourists to take a short rest. The temperature here is always cool. When standing on the summit of the waterfall, you can admire a part of the magnificent mountain and forest of the Central Highlands.

Though Dieu Thanh is located in a calm place of jungle but it is still one of the interesting beautiful spots which not only attracts visitors in Dak Nong Province but also in other provinces such as: Dak Lak, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City and so on. Especially on festivals or Tet holidays, a lot of people flock to this place.

Ba Tang Waterfall - As a tourist destination of Dak Nong
It is a beautiful spot, 8km from Gia Nghia Town. To reach this waterfall, go along National Highway No14 in the contrary direction to Buon Ma Thuot. The waterfall cascades down over three levels before reaching the stream below, hence its name Ba Tang (three-storey cascade). The waterfall is about 40 m high. The first layer is not too high, water falls down from the height of 1.5m to the bottom. The second one is about 20m from the first one. In this layer, the clear blue stream flows through rocks and from a height of 2m, the water overflows downward, creating white spume. The third layer, about 20m from the second, the biggest and the main one of this waterfall, is 20m high, overflowing in two sides of the stream.
The spring is quite wide; its two banks are covered by shady trees where tourists may take a rest and enjoy the natural beauty. Looking upward, it seems to us that there is a misty veil created by the powerful flow of the falling water in an ever roaring sound.

The waterfall is surrounded by old trees. There is a large, flat ground for visitors camping, and relaxing. Together with Dieu Thanh Waterfall, Ba Tang Waterfall creates a place "S for interesting trekking tours in Dak Nong Province

Gia Long Waterfall
Gia Long Waterfall is located in Dak Sor Commune, Krong No District. Gia Long is the upper waterfall in the system of Gia Long, Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls of Serepok River.
Formerly, Emperor Gia Long had a nice road built to reach this waterfall. He also intended to build a suspension bridge across the waterfall. However, the bridge was never completed and no one knows why only two bridge's piers were dug, which still remain now.
The beautiful landscape of waterfall and clear and pure lake makes the site attractive to natural lovers.

Some Tourist on Gia Long Waterfall

Pu Prang M'Nong Village tourist destination of Dak Nong
From Gia Nghia Town, following Highway 14 towards Buon Ma Thuot City for about 28km then turn left for 2.5 km, tourists will arrive at the Pu Prang Village (Dak Rung Commune, Dak'Song District) where still preserves many unique M'Nong cultural features, works of folk literature such as: the anthem, the epic...

Pu Prang Village preserves more than 200 epics of M'Nong ethnic group (also called Ot-Nrong). The epic collection has great human values (genealogy epic set). In the village, family of Dieu Kau artist has been studying, collecting, compiling and storing hundreds of Ot-Nrong of this region. The way to show the Ot-Nrong songs is to sing (sing at mountain field, nearby the cooking fire, in the festivals...). Ot-Nrong singing expresses high solidarity in family and community, associates with the education of community tradition and is indispensable to M'Nong people after hard working days.

Coming to Pu Prang Village, visitors will have opportunity to visit the graves of M'Nong peo-pie. These are traditional relics showing decorative art; symbols and patterns elaborately carved on wood reflect the beliefs of M'Nong ethnic group. Visitors will be able to join many festivals of the ethnic minorities here if visiting the village in March.

Destinations for Tourist around Dak Nong

Where to go around Quang Tri Province

Posted by Vietnam Travel Saturday, November 16, 2013

Quang Tri, Vietnam Where to go around

Capital: Dong Ha City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Bru -Van Kieu, Ta Oi, Hoa
Highlights: Khe Sanh Combat Base, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Truong Son National Cemetery, Quang Tri Citadel

Tourist Attractions of Quang Tri, Vietnam

Khe Sanh Combat Base
Khe Sanh is a valley surrounded entirely by rolling mountains and forest. Geographically, it is very similar to Dien Bien Phu. It used to be an American defence station that was believed to be unassailable.
More than 10,000 army men, not to mention many other troops ready to intervene, were stationed there.However, after 5 months of intensive battles, the Vietnamese Liberation Army succeeded in taking over Khe Sanh.

Vinh Moc Tunnels
The Vinh Moc Tunnels are a unique infrastructure of tens of underground passages in the village of Vinh Linh District. The tunnels were dug while the country was at the anti-American war, between 1965 and 1966.
The tunnels used to be thousands of meters long. But now there remain only 1,700m. This underground network is linked with 13 doors (seven opening to the sea and six to the hills). The structure is divided into three layers, the deepest being 23m underground. They are connected by a 768m main axis that is 1.6 to 1.8m high and 1.2 to 1.5m wide.
Along the two sides of the main axis are housing chambers. There is also a large 3 meeting hall with a seating capacity of 50 to 80 people, which was used for meetings, movies, art performances, surgeries, and even the delivery of babies (17 were born here). There are also four air wells, two watch stations and three water wells.
Visiting the tunnels, tourists seem to be living in the wartime, and they can meet with friendly locals who recorded numerous wonderful victories.

Truong Son National Cemetery - Quang Tri where to go around

The cemetery is located on a hill surrounded by eight hills like an eight-petal flower in Vinh Truong Commune, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, close to Road No15, 25km north-west of Dong Ha City. It is 106 ha in area. The main part, 40 ha, houses 10,263 tombs of fallen soldiers and is divided into 24 smaller sections which are categorized according to localities. This part is located in 6 hills, and the memorial monument is situated on the highest hill. The Memorial of the Nation to Soldiers' Sacrifices has three sides representing the three Indochinese countries leaning on each other to fight the enemy. Between sections 4 and 5 is a group of monuments in memory of the heroism of Battalion 559 and Vietnam-Laos solidarity.
The cemetery is the resting-place of soldiers who fell on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which has become part of the history of anti-American war, and in battlefields in the Central part of the country. This is the biggest, highly artistic memorial site showing the people's deep sorrow, gratitude and respect for those who have sacrificed their lives for the liberation of the nation. Every year, it welcomes thousands of visitors from around the country. Many foreigners have crossed thousands of miles to visit it. Truong Son National Cemetery is 9km south of the Ben Hai River.

Quang Tri Citadel
The citadel was built in 1824, the fourth year of the Minh Mang's reign, in Thach Han Commune, Trieu Hai District.
It is nearly 3km in perimeter and 4m in height. It has four doors looking to the main four directions: east, west, south, and north. Outside its walls is a trench 18m wide.

In 1972, during the anti-American resistance war for national salvation, Vietnamese liberation soldiers stationed at the citadel had to cope with American and South Vietnamese armies' huge bombings as eight times destructive as the nuclear bomb the US dropped onto Hirosima of Japan in 1945. The soldiers, however, were determined to protect the citadel for 81 consecutive days and nights, from 28 June to 16 September 1972, despite the extremely grave situation. The citadel has gone down in history as a glorious symbol of the nation's war against foreign invasion. The Vietnamese people are proud of it, and foreigners admire it.
Looking at its walls riddled with bullet holes, visitors will feel how devastating the war was. In order to commemorate the soldiers' meritorious service, a monument was set up in the centre of the citadel as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Quang Tri people and O army and as a token of gratitude to the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers for the independence and freedom of the nation.

where to go for tourist around Quang Tri

A gate of Quang Tri Citadel

Dakrong Beauty Spot
Dakrong beauty spot is the general name of an area graced with the romantic and majestic natural scenery of the mountains west of Quang Tri. The Dakrong River, that inspired many epic and cultural legends, runs through the area.

Over the river shrouded in mist, stands the charming Dakrong Bridge. Waterways, mountains and forest stretch as far as your eye can see. Nearby, there is a precious natural mineral water source.

Dakrong was an important site on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Now highway 9, the Trans-Asia Highway, passed through this site en route to the international border gate in Lao Bao - Den Sa Van.

Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge - A Tourist Attractions of Quang Tri, Vietnam
Ben Hai River, also known as Rao Thanh River, starts from Truong Son Mountains and runs 100km through it to meet the sea at Cua Tung (Tung River Mouth). The widest part of the river is about 200m. The portion covered by Hien Luong Bridge is approximately 170m wide.

Prior to the construction of the steel bridge, supervised by a French army engineer in 1950, the only way to cross the river was by boat. The bridge is 178m long and has seven girders. Its surface was made of wooden planks.
Under the Geneva Accord on Vietnam signed in 1954, the Ben Hai River was selected as a temporary demarcation line separating the country into two parts for military regrouping purposes. Hien Luong Bridge was then divided into two parts, each part serving as a border gate.
Today, Hien Luong Bridge has become a historic landmark and a great tourist attraction.

Cua Tung Beach
Although Cua Tung Beach is not very wide or long, it has its own beauty. The beach has sparkling blue water, silky sand, and it is touched by soft breezes throughout the year.
It is very pleasant to go on a boat down stream on the Ben Hai River and view the beautiful landscape. From Hien Luong Bridge, the tour boat will bring visitors along the river where rice and maize fields, green bamboo belts, rows of Casuarinas trees, and villages are visible far off into the distance.
In the evening, there are many albatross flying across the sky and diving down into the blue water. As night falls, it is time for wind and sea music, the sound of the waves and the whisper made by the rows of casuarinas trees.

Cua Tung is no doubt a great place for both a holiday and a rest.

Truong Son Trail - where to go around for tourist to Quang Tri
In late 1950s and early 1960s, the goods and ammunition were transported by human physical strength from the North to the South of Vietnam in service of the resistance against the US aggressors. It took six months to a year for each batch of goods to reach the south. The requirements from the battlefields posed an urgent need of mechanized means of transport. In May 1959, the Truong Son Trail was officially put into use. Later, it developed a network of crisscrossed roads, winding alongside with the Truong Son mountain range. The section in Quang Tri was considered the most pivotal point.
During the resistance, Truong Son Trail was subjected to the US fierce bombings. As the US and its lackeys failed to cut off the flow of goods from the north to the south, they launched many operations and used paratroops in the hope of destroying this supply source. Moreover, they also utilized modern electronic means to detect the targets such as electronic fences, recorders. However, the Truong Son Trail was not only protected, but also expanding on a par with the requirement from various battlefields. It spanned over 20,000km, including five main arteries, 13 crossroads, and four parallel axes. Despite numerous difficulties, the Vietnamese soldiers still ensured the smooth transportation in this trail.
Statistical data show that during the 5920 days the Truong Son Trail was put into operation, the enemy launched 800,000 sorties, of which 30,000 sorties of B-52, throwing 2.5 million tons of bombs. They launched all together 1,300 operations. The Vietnamese soldiers downed 2,455 aircrafts, putting out of action 18,470 enemy soldiers.
The Truong Son Trail, now the Ho Chi Minh Road, has gone into history as a historical evidence of the strength of our all-people war, the staunchness and bravery of the Vietnamese people.

Where to go around for tourist to Quang Tri

Tourist Guides for Bac Ninh Province Vietnam

Posted by Vietnam Travel Friday, November 8, 2013

Bac Ninh Province Tourist Guides
Capital: Bac Ninh City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Nung, Muong
Highlights: But Thap Pagoda, Dinh Bang Communal House, Do Temple, Phat Tich Pagoda

Tourist Destinations of Bac Ninh

Complex of Ly Dynasty relics
Located in Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son Town, the complex of Ly Dynasty relics includes Do Temple, Rong (Dragon) Temple, Thien Duc royal tomb, Co Phap Pagoda and Kim Dai Pagoda. From Ha Noi, visitors travel on highway 1A northeast for 15km to arrive in Tu Son Town, and then reach the complex of relics shortly.

Do Temple also called Co Phap or Ly Bat De (Eight Kings Ly) honours the eight Kings of Ly Dynasty. Regarded as a kingdom (Do) of the deceased kings Ly, the temple has long been called as Do Temple.

Do Temple

Do Temple was built by King Ly Thai To (Ly Cong Uan) in 1019 and was enlarged by his son Ly Thai Tong in 1030. Since then the temple has been altered several times. The major reconstruction took place in 1602 during the reign of King Le Kinh Tong. In 1952, the temple was destroyed by the war and was restored in 1989 as original temple based on old documents.
Do Temple covers a total land area of 31,250m2 and it is divided into two parts: inner rampart and outer rampart. The inner rampart expands over 4,320m2, surrounded by 3m-high and 1m-wide brick walls. In the heart of the inner rampart is the main hall, which is comprised of 70m2 Phuong Dinh House, and 220m2 Tien Te House having the altar dedicated to King Ly Thai To. Next is the 180m2 Co Phap Shrine that houses ancestral tablets, sacred thrones and statues of the eight kings. The inner rampart also reserves a place for keeping palanquin and horses...
The outer rampart consists of a half - moon shaped lake with a floating pavilion and houses of Van Chi built in 2002 and Vo Chi built in 2005. Both houses share similarities in architectural layouts - Tien Duong (front) and Hau Cung (back) houses, ceremonial house, storehouse and guesthouse. The lake and floating pavilion is used to serve as a place for the former mandarins to watch water puppet show. Queen Temple (Den Vua Ba) which is dedicated to mothers-queen lies in the outer. Many valuable ancient objects and important historical documents are preserved in Do Temple. In particular, there is an old stele with the writing of Phung Khac Khoan, the winner of a feudal literature contest in 1602.
Do Temple contains Chieu Doi Do (the royal proclamation to change the capital city) with height of 4.5m and length of 10m. It consists of 214 Chinese characters made from pottery and adapted from Chieu Doi Do of King Ly Thai To. This work is to celebrate the 1000th birthday of Thang Long - Ha Noi. Besides, Dinh Bang Ward has some other relics such as Rong (dragon) Temple in Long Vi Hamlet, dedicated to Ly Chieu Hoang, the last king of the Ly Dynasty; Tho Lang Thien Duc (Thien Duc royal tombs) in Cao Lam Hamlet where Ly Kings' tombs are placed; Co Phap Pagoda, also called Dan Pagoda, nestling amidst Chua Dan Street and relating the legend said that Queen Mother Pham Thi gave birth to Ly Cong Uan in this pagoda on March 8, 974; and Kim Dai Pagoda, also called Luc To Pagoda in Xuan Dai Hamlet, where Ly Cong Uan used to stay to serve as a Buddhist novice.

Dong Ho Painting Village - Bac Ninh Province Tourist Guides
Located by the Duong River (Thuan Thanh District), Dong Ho is a nice village that specializes in making folk paintings.
Dong Ho's craft of making folk paintings has long come into existence. In the past, the villagers just made paintings before Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year's Day). Nowadays, tourists can buy paintings at any time in the year. Dong Ho villagers do not draw but use wood engravings to print paintings. A fine engraving requires dexterity of the pattern drawer. The painting must be printed on fine do papers. Colors for painting are obtained from such natural materials as half-baked bricks and ashes of some kinds of leaves and roots. In order to make the glittering background for do papers, the artisan burns scallop shells to a kind of powder which is refined and mixed with resin; and then the mixture is pasted on the paper sheet which will be used for painting.
Dong Ho's paintings have conventional layouts, contents, and colors. For a large part, the paintings reflex wishes for peace, happiness, and prosperity. Some paintings focus on animals such as cows, pigs, dogs, and cats, which are familiar with farming life. Particularly, such topics as "catching coconuts", "mice's wedding", and "jealousy" always attract tourists at home and abroad. Nowadays, Dong Ho villagers also make votive objects for traditional rituals.
Every Tet Festival, a paintings market is held at the Dong Ho Communal House, drawing visitors in quantity. Also at the communal house, a contest of votive objects is held from late 14th to 18th day of the third lunar month. These are two unique cultural events of Dong Ho Village.

Dinh Bang Communal House
Dinh Bang Communal House, located in Dinh Bang Village, Tu Son Town, 20km from Ha Noi, is very famous in the North of the country. Its construction started in 1700 and ended in 1736. The house is a place of worship for three tutelary spirits: Cao Son Dai Vuong, God of land, Thuy Ba Dai Vuong, God of water, and Bach Le Dai Vuong, God of harvest. The main part of the communal house is rectangular, 20m long and 14m wide, and it is divided into seven rooms. It is very imposing Duc to its large roof and its 60 or so ironwood pillars, which range in diameter from 55 to 65cm. The design of the components is very complex and the structure is very sturdy. There is a panel inscribed with Chinese characters that is read in Vietnamese as Bat Ma Quan Phi, which means Eight Running Horses.
To get to Dinh Bang Village from Ha Noi, cross the Red River on the Chuong Duong Bridge and then take National Highway 1Afor nearly 20km. Dinh Bang, which is rich in sites of historical interest, is one of the 20 traditional handicraft villages of Bac Ninh. In Dinh Bang, people are experts in lacquer-ware. Moreover, almost everyone in the village sings quan ho. People of all ages and of both genders express their feelings through lyrics that bear a deep national character.

Pagodas as Tourist Destinations in Bac Ninh Province

1/ Dau Pagoda - Bac Ninh Province Tourist Guides
Dau Pagoda is located in Thanh Khuong Commune, Thuan Thanh District, 30km from Ha Noi. It was built at the beginning of the 3rd century, in a region that later became a centre for Buddhism. In Buddha's main sanctuary, there is a large statue of the female genie Phap Van, seated on a lotus flower, which is o why the pagoda is also called Phap Van Pagoda.
In the pagoda yard is a famous tower built in the 6th century. This tower was built as a protection against evil winds.

2/ But Thap Pagoda
But Thap Pagoda is located west of But Thap Village, in Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District. But Thap Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in Viet Nam. Inside, there are various valuable ancient objects and statues, which are considered to be Vietnamese masterpieces of 17th century wood carving. Among them are the Tay Thien Dong Do Lich Dai To statue and the Kuanin statue with one thousand eyes and one thousand arms, made in 1656 and symbolizing the reverence of both religion and beauty.

Main part of But Thap Pagodas

3/ Phat Tich Pagoda
This pagoda was built between the 7th and the 10th centuries by the mountainside of Phat Tich in Phat Tich Commune, Tien Du District.
Under the Ly Dynasty, the pagoda underwent a large - scale restoration. In 1057, King Ly Thanh Tong ordered the building of a tower for valuables and he had a gold-inlaid statue cast. The pagoda was heavily damaged in 1947. However, in 1991, it was reconstructed in its original design. There are some ancient relics preserved in the pagoda, such as a statue of Amitabha Buddha on a 1.87m high lotus pedestal carved out of blue stone, a tower garden, and a stone board engraved with images of musicians and dancing girls.
On September 25,2010, a giant Buddha statue shaped based on the model of Amitabha Buddha statue inaugurated on the peak of the Phat Tich Mountain. The statue, which measures 27m high and weighs 3,000 tonnes, is one of the largest stone statues in Southeast Asia and the first of its kind in Viet Nam.

Bac Ninh Province Tourist Guides

Bat Trang Traditionnal Pottery Village

Posted by Vietnam Travel Monday, September 2, 2013

Situated only 15km south west of Hanoi, Bat Trang Traditionnal Pottery Village can be reach either by boat or by road. The number 47 bus from Hanoi to Bat Trang sets out from Long Bien Bridge of Hanoi every 15 minutes and stop outside the ceramic market area of Bat Trang. Bat Trang is a true craft village ans has achieved fame inside and outside Vietnam for over hundred years.

All members of the population are involved in some aspect of the making of marketing of ceramics. The villages do not grow food so this is all brought in. A recent innovation has been to open workshop, where the visitors to Bat Trang village and students can learn the basic skills, of forming a pot on a wheel. Because this has brought many visitors to the village, restaurants and food stalls have also opened.

The history of the ceramic making in Bat Trang can be traced to the fact there is such an abundance of good quality clay, and its close proximity to the Red River and Hanoi. Blue and white ceramics are exported to Asia and beyond.Most of the ceramics are still produced in small family workshops with the skill being passed down from parents to their children.

Visitors to Bat Trang should not leave without going to the market, where an amazing array of ceramics is for sale. Tourists of Bat Trang also should not miss the large communal house and the old Van Chi (Temple of Literature).

www.vietnamtravelguidelines.com - Bat Trang Traditionnal Pottery Village.

More Ancient & Handicraft Villages Around Ha Noi

Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

Posted by Vietnam Travel Saturday, July 13, 2013

Top-end:

Bao Son International Hotel

50 Nguyen Chi Thanh St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3835 3536
Fax: 3835 5678
95 rooms, US$70-160

Best Western Muong Thanh Hotel

C2 Bac Linh Dam St., Hoang Mai Dist.
Tel: 3641 3182
Fax: 3641 3178 168 rooms

Capital Garden Hotel

4 Hoang Ngoc Phach St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3835 0373,
Fax: 3835 0363
87 rooms, US$99-169

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Lot X7, Le Due Tho St., My Dinh commune, Tu Liem Dist.
Tel: 62706688
Fax: 62706666
US$135-2000

Danly Hotel

22-24 Dao Tan St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 6273 0565
Fax: 6273 0567
50 rooms, US$55-300

Flower Garden Hotel

46 Nguyen Truong To St., Ba Dinh Dist
Tel: 3715 2688
Fax: 3715 2699
83 rooms, US$95-165

Fortuna Hotel Hanoi

6B Lang Ha St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3831 3333
Fax: 3831 3300
200 rooms, US$128-228

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

360 Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3831 5000/3831 5555
Fax: 3831 5010
411 rooms, US$240-4800

Hanoi Horison Hotel

40 Cat Linh St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3733 0808
Fax: 3733 0888
250 rooms, US$160-290

Hanoi Hotel

D8 Giang Vo St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3845 2270
Fax: 3845 9209
218 rooms, US$208-308

Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel

1 Le Thanh Tong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3933 0500
Fax: 3930 0530 269 rooms, US$115-685

Hotel Nikko Hanoi

84 Tran Nhan Tong St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3822 3535
Fax: 3822 3555
257 rooms, US$130-1200

Intercontinental Hanoi Hotel

1 Nghi Tam St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 6270 8888
Fax: 6270 9999
359 rooms

Lake Side Hotel

23 Ngoc Khanh St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3835 0111
Fax: 3835 0121 78 rooms, US$120-290

Melia Hanoi Hotel

44B Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3934 3343
Fax: 3934 3344
306 rooms, US$180-300

Mercure Hanoi La Gare

94 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3944 7766
Fax: 3944 8317
102 rooms, USS85-179

Movenpick Hotel

83A Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3822 2800
Fax: 3822 2822
151 rooms, US$280-500

Sedona Suite Ha Noi Hotel

Quang Ba St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3577 1211/13/14
Fax: 3577 1215
175 rooms, US$280-500

Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

11 Xuan Dieu St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3719 9000
Fax: 3719 9001
299 rooms, US$205-450

Silk Path Hotel

195-199 Hang Bong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3266 5555
Fax: 3938 1288
106 rooms; US$159-900

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel

15 Ngo Quyen St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3826 6919
Fax: 3826 6920
363 rooms, US$204-2500

Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel

1 Thanh Nien St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3823 8888
Fax: 3829 3888
317 rooms, US$120-278

Sunway Hotel Hanoi

19 Pham Dinh Ho St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3971 3888
Fax: 3971 3555
145 rooms, US$75-350

Thang Loi Hotel

200 Yen Phu St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3829 4211
Fax: 3829 3800
178 rooms, US$79-410

Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

Mid Range

Central Ha Noi Asia Hotel

23 Nguyen Cong Tru St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3821 2045
Fax: 3821 5872
60 rooms, US$62-200

ATS Hotel

33B Pham Ngu Lao St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3824 3428
Fax: 3824 8152
52 rooms, US$25-50

Binh Minh Hotel

27 Ly Thai To St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3826 6442
Fax: 3825 7725
39 rooms, US$28-33

Bro&Sis Hotel

65 Cua Bac St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3716 4777,
Fax: 3716 4779
40 rooms, US$56-95

BSC Hotel

77B Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3823 2502
Fax: 3823 3754
23 rooms, US$25-30

Camellia 1 Hotel

12 Pho Hue St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3822 5140
Fax: 3822 5949
35 rooms, US$25-35

Cinnamon Hotel Hanoi

26 Au Trieu St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3938 0430
Fax: 3938 0429
10 rooms, US$75++
Email: info@cinnamonhotel.net
Website: www.cinnamonhotel.net

Cherry Hotel

235 Hue St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3976 3562
36 rooms, US$50-95

Classic 1 Hotel

22ATa Hien St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3826 6224
Fax: 3828 1727 40 rooms, US$18-40

Classic 2 Hotel

49 Luong Ngoc Quyen St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 1106
Fax: 3926 1107
12 rooms, USS18-40

De Syloia Hotel

17ATran Hung Dao St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3824 5346
Fax: 3824 1083
33 rooms, US$75-120

Dien Luc Hotel

30 Ly Thai To St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3825 3167
Fax: 3825 0456
69 rooms

Dong Do Hotel

146 Giang Vo St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3831 4227
Fax: 3831 4928
30 rooms, USS25-40

Eden Hotel

94 Yet Kieu St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3822 7465
Fax: 3822 8235
25 rooms, US$20-40

Eden Hanoi Hotel

78 Tho Nhuom St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3942 3273
Fax: 3942 4619
35 rooms

Galaxy Hotel

1 Phan Dinh Phung St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3828 2888
Fax: 3828 2466
60 rooms, US$109-160

Golden Key Hotel

65 Quan Su St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3822 2428
Fax: 3822 0892
44 rooms

Hacinco Hotel

110 Thai Thinh St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3857 4040
Fax: 3857 2626
54 rooms, US$27-60

Heritage Hanoi Hotel

625 La Thanh St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3834 4727
Fax: 3834 3882
68 rooms, US$35-75

Hoa Binh Hotel

27 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3825 3315
Fax: 3826 9818
105 rooms, US$80-150

Hoang Long Hotel

185 Lo Due St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3972 0369
Fax: 3972 0373
40 rooms

Holiday Hanoi Hotel

27 Quoc Tu Giam St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3747 4106
Fax: 3747 4338
60 rooms, US$28-48

Hong Ngoc 2 Hotel

14 Luong Van Can St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3826 7566
Fax: 3824 5362 - US$31-52

Huong Giang Hotel

80 Mai Hac De St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3978 4616
Fax: 3976 4697
21 rooms, US$15-35

Huyen Trang Hotel

36 Hang Trong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3826 8480
Fax: 3824 7449
19 rooms, US$35-45

Khan Quang Do Hotel

189 Hoang Hoa Tham St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3845 6987
Fax: 3722 4764
73 rooms, US$50-70

Kim Anh Hotel

132 Ton Due Thang St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3823 1291
Fax: 3845 9122
30 rooms Kim Lien 1

Hotel

7 Dao DuyAnh St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3852 2522
Fax: 3852 4919
276 rooms, USS25-150

Lucky Hotel

12 Hang Trong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 38251029
Fax: 3825 1731
20 rooms, US$30-50

Mango Hotel

118 Le Duan St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3942 3704
Fax: 3942 3966
35 rooms

Melody Hotel

17 Hang Duong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3928 3029
Fax: 3824 3746
66 rooms, US$25-40

Nam Hai 1 Hotel

37 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 3632,
Fax: 3926 3633
52 rooms, US$38-80

Nam Hai Hotel

55 Duong Thanh St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3928 6630
Fax: 3928 6629
23 rooms, US$20-35

Nha Tho Hotel

9 Nha Tho St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3928 8118
Fax: 3828 5793
20 rooms, US$40-70

Nhat Tien Hotel

44 Hang Bun St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3716 4368
Fax: 3716 4369
38 rooms, US$30-40

Ocean Star Hotel

48 Tran Nhan Tong St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3822 7725
Fax: 3822 5977
40 rooms, US$50-85

Orient Hotel

16 Lang Ha St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3834 5398
Fax: 3834 5396
62 rooms

Pacific Hotel

30 Cua Nam St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3936 2587
Fax: 3936 1798
40 rooms, US$22-41

Paradise Hotel

45 Nguyen Truong To St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3716 4126
Fax: 3716 4917
71 rooms, US$60-80

Phung Hung Hotel

2 Duong Thanh St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3825 2614
Fax: 3826 9279
60 rooms, US$28-45

Polonez Hotel

6ATran Nhan Tong St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3822 5715
Fax: 3822 5228
18 rooms, US$30-45

Saigon Hanoi Hotel

80 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3942 4499
Fax: 3942 2631
44 rooms, US$59-89

Salute Hotel

7 Hang Dau St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3825 8003
Fax: 3934 3607
15 rooms, US$32-85

Suncity Hotel

59 - 61 Hang Than St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3826 6655
Fax: 3927 0808
32 rooms, US$25

Thanglong Opera Hotel

ICTong Dan St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3824 4775
Fax: 3824 4784
71 rooms, US$75-140

Trade Hotel

25 Ngoc Khanh St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3834 4677
Fax: 3834 3165
61 rooms, US$40-65

Trung Nam Hai Hotel

27 Phu Doan St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3928 8228
Fax: 3928 8268
18 rooms, US$20-40

Viet Anh Hotel

11 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 1302
Fax: 3926 1306
25 rooms, US$18-60

Viet Bac Hotel

23 Hang Than St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 6273 3018
Fax: 6273 3015
26 rooms, US$25-40

Vietnam Trade Union Hotel

14 Tran Binh Trong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3942 1776
Fax: 3942 0760
120 rooms, US$75-150

Volga Hotel

34-36 Nguyen Khuyen St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3823 2910
Fax: 3843 5803
24 rooms, US$20-30

Greater Hanoi

Au Co Hotel

19 Au Co St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3823 8044
Fax: 3719 2699
22 rooms, US$25-30

Cau Giay Hotel

110 Cau Giay St., Cau Giay Dist.
Tel: 3833 2951
Fax: 3833 3012
56 rooms, US$35-75

Dragon Hotel

48 Xuan Dieu St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3829 2955
Fax: 3829 4745
30 rooms, US$39-86

Noi Bai Airport Hotel

Noi Bai International Airport, Soc Son Dist.
Tel: 3886 4745
Fax: 3884 0353
37 rooms, US$25-30

Sport Hotel

Lang Sinh Vien Hacinco, Le Van Thiem St., Thanh Xuan Dist.
Tel: 3558 9113
Fax: 3558 4201
100 rooms, US$55

Tay Ho Hotel

58 Tay Ho St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3823 2381
Fax: 3719 8690
115 rooms, US$35-75

Vesna Hotel

137B Nguyen Van Cu St., Long Bien Dist.
Tel: 2220 7733
Fax: 2221 7734
60 rooms, US$60-99

Hoang Tu Thai Binh Duong Hotel

95 Hang Bong St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3828 6708
Fax: 3824 6331
25 rooms

Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

Budget

Central Ha Noi

Anh 1 Hotel

42 Chau Long St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3829 4000
Fax: 3829 4889
31 rooms, US$20-35

Hanoi Trade Union Hotel

1 Tang Bat Ho St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3821 4070
Fax: 3826 7427
60 rooms, US$12-14

Hoa Duong Hotel

1A Hang Mam St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 1686
25 rooms, US$10-25

Hoa Hong Hotel

88A Mai Hac De St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3821 6006
Fax: 3821 6441
14 rooms, US$17-30

Prince I Hotel

51 Luong Ngoc Quyen St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3828 0155
Fax: 3828 0156
14 rooms, US$15-30

Prince II Hotel

42B Hang Giay St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 1203
Fax: 3828 0156
10 rooms, US$15-30

Huong Duong Hotel

16A Nguyen Cong Tru St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3971 3627
Fax: 3821 1770
30 rooms, US$15-20

Huu Nghi Hotel

34 Nam Ngu St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3942 4061
Fax: 3942 4272
14 rooms, US$20-30

My Lan Hotel

334 Ba Trieu St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3976 4063
Fax: 3976 1070
45 rooms, US$11-23

Phuong Nam Hotel

1 Chua Boc St., Dong Da Dist.
Tel: 3852 1982
Fax: 3852 2640
55 rooms, US$10-22

Sunny Hotel

1 Ngo Gach St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3928 3803
Fax: 3928 4136
32 rooms

Sunshine 1 Hotel

42 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3926 1559
Fax: 3926 1558 12 rooms, US$20-30

Thanh Lich - Ha Long Hotel

297D Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3823 3048
Fax: 3846 1191
32 rooms, US$25++

Thien Duong Hotel

3A Phan Dinh Phung St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3828 3896
Fax: 3828 4066
30 rooms

Tien Thuy Hotel

9 Hang Thung St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3934 3608
22 rooms, US$21-26

Trang An Hotel

41 Hang Bun St., Ba Dinh Dist.
Tel: 3716 4985
21 rooms, US$20-29

Greater Ha Noi

Binh Minh Hotel

10 Trau Quy St., Gia Lam Dist.
Tel: 3876 7059
20 rooms, US$10

Ha Long Hotel

29 Nguyen Van Cu St., Long Bien Dist.
Tel: 3872 0924
Fax: 3872 3914
32 rooms, US$10-20

Hoang Long Hotel

Xuan Dinh, Tu Liem Dist.
Tel: 3836 2510
Fax: 3836 9961
42 rooms, US$15-25

Nang Huong Hotel

Km 9 Nguyen Trai St., Thanh Xuan Dist.
Tel: 3854 4249
Fax: 3854 8565
56 rooms, US$20-35

New Century Hotel

16 Nguyen Van Cu St., Long Bien Dist.
Tel: 3872 1132
Fax: 3872 1131
22 rooms, US$15

New Hotel

17 Nguyen Van Cu St., Long Bien Dist.
Tel: 3650 0901
Fax: 3650 0897
32 rooms

Quang Ba Trade Union Hotel

98 To Ngoc Van St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3829 3812134
Fax: 3829 3825
82 rooms, US$5-25

Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

Rental:

Somerset Grand Hanoi

49 Hai Ba Trung St., Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: 3934 2342
Fax: 3934 9988
185 rooms

Somerset Hoa Binh Hanoi

106 Hoang Quoc Viet St., Cau Giay Dist.
Tel: 3755 5888
Fax: 3755 5999
206 rooms

Somerset West Lake, Hanoi

254D Thuy Khe St., Tay Ho Dist.
Tel: 3843 0030
Fax: 3823 6916
90 rooms

More Hotels

Bao Nam Hotel

Km2 Phung Hung St., Phuc La Ward
Tel: 3352 1239,
Fax: 3351 4125
20 rooms

Nhue Giang Hotel

110 Tran Phu St.
Tel: 3382 4052,
Fax: 3351 0446
54 rooms, US$8-12

Song Nhue Hotel

150 Tran Phu St.
Tel: 3351 2415
Fax: 33510 446
64 rooms, US$15-22

Cau Am Hotel

9 Chu Van An St.;
Tel: 3382 4514
10 rooms

Hotels - Son Tay Town & The Western Area of Ha Noi

Ao Vua Hotel

Tan Linh Commune, Ba Vi Dist.
Tel: 3388 1020
Fax: 3388 0544
85 rooms, US$10-100

Asean Resort

21AHoa Lac, Thach That Dist.
Tel: 3368 8688
Fax: 3368 8886
51 rooms, US$72-220

Bavi Homestead

Van Hoa Commune, Ba Vi Dist.
Email: trangtraidongque@gmail.com
Website:www.bavihomestead.com
Contact: ATC Vietnam Co.,Ltd.
1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St., Hai Ba Trung Dist.
Tel: 3943 8205,
Fax: 3822 9354

Cao Son Hotel

Cam Tan Village, Cam Linh Commune, Ba Vi Dist.
Tel: 3386 5965
18 rooms

Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien Resort

Van Hoa Commune, Ba Vi Dist.
Tel: 3388 1206
Fax: 3388 1437
160 rooms, US$8-12

Tan Da Spa Resort

Tan Linh Commune, Ba Vi Dist.

Thac Da Eco-tourism Resort

Muong Chau Hamlet, Van Hoa, Ba Vi Dist.
Tel: 3396 9411
Fax: 3396 9040 US$5-30

Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hai Duong Provinces Tourist Destinations

Posted by Vietnam Travel Thursday, July 11, 2013

Con Son Vestige Site

The Con Son Vestige Site is located in Cong Hoa Ward, Chi Linh Town, about 70km from Ha Noi, between the two mountain ranges of Phuong Hoang and Ky Lan. The highlights of this site are the pagoda, a tower and well-known remains pertaining to national history, as well as the natural beauty of the mountainous landscape, pine forest and stream.

Con Son Pagoda

Con Son Pagoda, also known as Tu Phuc or Hun, is situated at the foot of Con Son Mountain. During the Tran Dynasty, the Con Son Pagoda was one of three centres of the Buddhist True Lam Trinity. Under the Le Dynasty, it was restored and magnificently expanded. Today, it is a small pagoda that remains hidden underneath the shade of ancient green trees. It was built according to the shape of the Cong Chinese character. It includes a hall, an incense house and an upper chamber. The upper chamber contains a 3m-high statue from the Le Dynasty and is a worshipping place for Buddhists. Behind the upper chamber is a house for worshipping ancestors with statues of the three Patriarchs of Truc Lam Sect (Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang). There are also a 600 year old frangi-pani tree and four stela houses on the grounds of the pagoda.

Nguyen Trai Temple

The temple was dedicated to Nguyen Trai, built at Con Son in December 2000 and inaugurated in 2002 in celebration of the 600th birthday anniversary of Nguyen Trai.
The constructions of the temple cover an area of 10,000 square meters. The main temple stands at the foot of To Son Mountain, flanked by two mountains An Lac and Ngu Nhac. To its right is Con Son Stream. Inside the temple there are also the right and left ceremonial halls, inside and outside gates, stele house, the urn for burning votive offerings, and Nhan Nghia Lake. The Temple is a token of gratitude of the Vietnamese people to Nguyen Trai, the World Cultural Celebrity.

Nguyen Tra Temple in Hai Duong

Gieng Ngoc (Pearl Well)

Gieng Ngoc is located on the slopes of Ky Lan Mountain. On its right, the road leads to Ban Co Tien (Fairy Chess Stone) and Dang Minh Tower. According to legend, the Buddhist monk Huyen Quang was informed in a dream that the divine would give him a precious source of water. The water of this well is clear, blue and fresh. The monks use the well for the pagoda's ceremonial water.

Thach Ban (Flagstone)
Beside Con Son Stream, there is a flagstone called Thach Ban, where President Ho Chi Minh once rested while visiting the area. To reach this large flagstone with an even, polished surface,travel from the upper mountain down along a stone path to the foot of the mountain. It is said that, in the past, Nguyen Trai used the flagstone as a mat for relaxing, admiring the scenery, writing poetry, and thinking about the affairs of the country.

Kiep Bac Temple

Located in Hung Dao Commune, Chi Linh Town, approximately 80km from Ha Noi and 5km from Con Son, Kiep Bac is in fact the junction of Van Yen (Kiep Village) and Duoc Son (Bac Village). Located in a rich valley surrounded by the Nui Rong Mountains, the surroundings give Kiep Bac a secretive, poetic, and dreamy quality.
In the 13th century, the hideout and residence of national hero Tran Hung Dao, who com manded the Resistance troops in the war against Yuan-Mongol aggressors, were located in this area. A temple was built in the beginning of the 14thcentury in the centre of re the Kiep Bac valley. In the temple, bronze statues of Tran Hung Dao, his wife, his two daughters, Pham Ngu Lao, Nam Tao, and Bac Dau, as well as tablets for the cult of his four sons, still remain.

Cao Temple

The temple is situated on Thien Bong Mountain in An Lac Commune, Chi Linh Town, 80km from Ha Noi. The temple is dedicated to Vuong Due Minh, a general of King Le Dai Hanh (10th century).
Climbing more than 100 steps covered with moss, visitors will see stone elephants and horses on the ground of the temple. Legend has it that those were elephants that, along with their owners, defeated the invaders. The main shrine has horizontal boards engraved with Chinese characters. In addition to Cao Temple, this complex boasts four other temples with unique architectural styles.
Cao Temple is a place for the visitors who love national history and culture.

Kinh Chu An Phu Site

Situated in the Duong Nham Mountains, An Sinh Commune, Kinh Mon District, Kinh Chu An Phu looks like a giant rock-garden among the vast waves of rice fields in the Kinh Thay valley. In the Duong Nham Mountains there are some relics relating Tran Hung Dao and many peculiar caverns such as Kinh Chu, Vang, Luon, and Trau. Among these caves is Kinh Chu Grotto, which is regarded as "Nam thien de iuc dong" (the sixth largest cave in Viet Nam).
To get, fo this famous area from Ha Noi, follow National Highway 5 over Phu Luong Bridge, continue about 16km to Phu Thai Town, then turn left.

Phuong Hoang Site

This site belongs to Van An Ward, Chi Linh Town. This area has 72 mountains covered with pine tree forests, streams and old pagodas. Chu Van An (1292-1370), the headmaster of the first Viet Nam's university, was buried and worshipped in this place.
This area is suitable for picnic, sightseeing and studying history.

Chi Lang Nam Stork Village

Stork village in Chi Lang Nam Commune, Thanh Mien District, 25 km from Hai Duong City is noted for numerous genera of storks. The village boasts a small island that lies in the middle of a lake. It is home to thousands of storks, including white, black, fiery stocks, herons and egrets. In addition, there are night herons and precious species of birds, such as pelican, teal also reside in this island.
At Chi Lang Nam Stork Village, at dawn or sunset, visitors will be attracted by the interesting "change of the guard" activities between the storks that are active during the day and the nocturnal herons.

Hai Duong Provinces Tourist Destinations

Tourist Information guides for Hai Duong

Posted by Vietnam Travel

IDD code: 84 - 320

Transport

Hai Duong Province is 57km from Ha Noi, 45km from Hai Phong and 80km from Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh Province).

Train

The railway route between Ha Noi and Hai Phong via Hai Duong Province is considered as a bridge to connect the capital city to Northern provinces and to the sea.

Hai Duong Railway Station

Hong Quang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 385 3729

Bus

Bus N°202 departs from Ha Noi (Luong Yen Bus Station) for Hai Duong (Hai Duong Bus Station) every 15 minutes. Time of service: 5am - 7pm.

Hai Duong Bus Station

Hong Quang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 384 1466

Tourism Division (dcst)

73 Bach Dang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3852 608
Fax: 3843 972

Tour Operator

Queen Tourism Jsc

39 Hung Vuong Blv., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3500 010

Hotels

In Hai Duong City Asean Hotel

168 Tran Hung Dao St.
Tel: 385 7532
Fax: 3852 706
20 rooms, USS9-14

Binh Minh Hotel

5 Doan Ket St.
Tel: 385 5569
16 rooms, US$10-15

Hai Duong Nacimex Hotel

10,30 Thang 10 Blv.
Tel: 389 5735
Fax: 389 4777
157 rooms, US$120-1100

Hoa Binh Hotel

32/78 Quan Thanh St.
Tel: 385 0723
15 rooms, US$8-9

Hoa Hong Hotel

6 Hong Quang St.
Tel: 385 4564
Fax: 385 6038
45 rooms, US$8-12

Hoang Nguyen Hotel

Nguyen Luong Bang St.
Tel: 389 1859
14 rooms, US$8-10

Huong Nguyen Hotel

Ben Han crossroads, Cam thuong Ward
Tel: 384 4555
41. rooms, US$8-9

Huu Nghi Hotel

1 Doan Ket St.
Tel: 385 5859
Fax: 0385 7095
18 rooms, US$10-13

Phuong Dong Hotel

Km 4 Nguyen Luong Bang St.
Tel: 389 2223
Fax: 389 3456
36 rooms, US$10-40

Phuong Nguyen Hotel

Km 52 Cam Thuong Ward
Tel: 385 8858
32 rooms, US$8-10

Tung Lam Hotel

Km 51+300, highway 5, An Dinh St, Cam Thuong Ward
Tel: 385 9030
20 rooms,US$7-10
In Chi Linh Town Quan khu 3

Guest House

Nguyen Trai 2 St., Sao Do Ward
Tel: 388 2289, 39 rooms, US$7-15

Restaurant

77 Restaurant

172 Thanh Nien St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 385 0453

Bach Dang Restaurant

Bach Dang Lake, Hai Duong City
Tel: 384 3453

Manh Hoach Restaurant

Km 67-68, Pham Xa,
Tuan Hung Commune,
Kim Thanh Dist.(on National Highway 5)
Dishes made of chicken

Hoang Nguyen Restaurant

444 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3892 478/ 3258 397

Huong Nguyen Restaurant

555 Nga tu Ben Han, National Highway 5, Hai Duong City.
Tel: 385 8136

Trau 39 Restaurant

Cam Dong Commune, Cam Giang Dist.
Tel: 3783 939

Shopping

Coming to Hai Duong visitors usually buy banh gai (glutinous rice cake dyed black in a concoction of leaves) and banh dau xanh (green bean cake) Banh gai

Minh Ngoc Shop

102 Thong Nhat St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 385 3524

Hai Duong Supermaket

1 Hong Quang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 385 2572

Hai Duong Trade Centre

1 Thong Nhat St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 384 1650

Huong Nguyen

555, Highway No.5, Hai Duong City
Tel: 383 6836, Fax: 383 6836

Intimex Hai Duong Supermaket

1 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3895 686

Golf

Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club

Sao Do, Chi Linh Town
Tel: 358 5617
Fax: 358 5618

Ha Noi Office:

Unit 6 floor, International Centre,
17 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem Dist.
Tel: (04) 3939 3100
Fax: (04) 3939 3103

Post Office

1A Ho Chi Minh St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 385 3872, Fax: 385 6207

Medical Services

General Hospital

Nguyen Luong Bang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3892 113

Banks

Agribank

66 Nguyen Luong Bang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3891 259, Fax: 3891 807

BIDV

115 Tran Hung Dao St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3840 483, Fax: 3857 016

VietinBank

60 Hong Quang St., Hai Duong City
Tel: 3853 256, Fax: 3857 234