Wonderful memories of Hanoi Food Tour At 1:30 pm Dawn, Phil and I met up at Hanoi Hilton Hotel for Hanoi Food Tour. We walked past the French Quarter, and then continued toward the Old Quarter, one of the oldest urban zones in Vietnam. Stroll over several amazing and narrow streets. We had the opportunity […]
On the first day, after checking out, we left Hanoi for Mai Chau town belonging Hoa Binh province. Mai chau is a beautiful valley inhabited mainly by the white thai ethnic group. After about 3.5 hours we approached the valley. We stopped at a house on stilts in Lac village to enjoy traditional lunch provided […]
In the morning, she started cycling with her guide to the local market. Here the guide showed her diversity of ingredients and bought some items to prepare for cooking lesson in Tra Que which is an organic vegetable village. They then continued to ride toward the village through scenic routes. In Tra Que, Doreen had […]
Wonderful memories Ninh Binh is a famous destination, just a 2-hour drive from Hanoi. Coming here, we had a chance to explore both historical and natural sites. Day 1: welcome to Ninh Binh we drove from Hanoi capital to Ninh Binh which is renowned for lots of historical and stunning natural sites. After almost 2-hour […]
Ho Chi Minh City lying in the southeastern region of Vietnam, approximately 1,760 km from the Capital of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic center and most populous city in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City features a tropical climate with high humidity. The average temperature is 28 oC (82 oF), the highest […]
Hue – a peaceful city full of historical sites Hue was part of the Champa kingdom until 1306 and was the national capital from 1802 to 1945. Today, Hue is the capital of Thua Thien Hue province and is located 654km south of Hanoi and 1079km north of Ho Chi Minh City. Due to its […]
Hoi An – A World Heritage Site Hoi An is a coastal town of Quang Nam province in Central Vietnam. The town is a great example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. This Ancient Town was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. History Excavation […]
Sapa – a must-see destination Sapa is a highland town belonging Lao Cai province in the North West region of Vietnam. Its average elevation is approximately 1600 m. The highest peak, Fansipan is 3134 m (10,312 ft.) considered “the roof of Indochina”. Due to its high position, this place has a wonderful climate. Its temperature […]
Hanoi is the Capital of a thousand years Hanoi is the capital and one of the biggest centers of economy and culture in Vietnam. There are more than 8 million people living in Hanoi.Hanoi has been inhabited since at least 3000 BC. It has been the most important political center from 1010 to 1802. Hue […]
The Mekong is the world’s 12th longest river which is approximate 4,350 km. The river flows through China’s Yunnan, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Vietnam Mekong is the substantial portion where you can see a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands. This portion covers more than 40,500 km2 flowing through many provinces in […]