Hue kites - High-flying culture

Hue ancient city had been the convergence of many pastimes such as making poems, playing cards in huts, and listening to Hue folk music. However, these entertaining activities just bring fun to joiners. Meanwhile, flying kites make everyone happy. People who fly a kite become a server meeting the happiness and admiration of onlookers. Hue kites came into being for hundreds years ago. They have been a featured Hue culture. Flying a kite is one of the most long-lasting recreational activities in Hue, attracting a large number of participants from children to the old people. It is not clear about the exact time when kites were born. It is said that, flying a kite was a game of children in countryside, and then the game spread and became popular in Hue royal citadel. For a long time ago, the royal class in Hue used to hold kite festivals in some big events. Since then, kites became more colorful and diverse in shapes. These kites are made of various materials by skillful artisans. The visual and performance art reached a high level.

To make a kite flying high, artisans must have a skillful, ingenuous and talent technique. The process of making a kite undergoes several steps from choosing bamboo to make frame of kites to decorate them. Each kite is an artwork which is the combination of many factors such as art, architecture, aerodynamics, and folk experience. Artisans do not fly a kite and let them free in the sky, they will control to create a lively and flexible kite depending on its theme. Hue kites are characterized by different beautiful shapes such as butterfly, phoenix, dragon, frog, horse… and harmonic colors. Each kite has its own beauty, size and visual art. The most interesting thing of Hue kites is the performing art. Kites’ performances are seen as on-air puppetry art in Vietnam. Hue kites do honor Vietnamese kites at domestic and international kite festivals in Vietnam. In 1992, in the framework of Vietnam – France cultural festival, Vietnamese artisans were firstly invited to France to perform flying kites, which attracted all onlookers.

In Vietnam tours to Hue, travelers not just have a chance to visit majestic Hue royal citadel, enjoy court cuisine, and court music, but also have an opportunity to explore Hue culture through vivid kites. Recently, there are Hue tours to explore kites. The exploring kite tours in Hue lasts about one hour. Travelers will be introduced by artisans with basic stages to make a kite. Travelers can join some of stages in the process, which brings an interesting feeling to them. Also, in this tour, travelers will have a chance to explore the history of kite art in Hue. Kite is an artwork, and artisans are architects and artists who ensure all kites to fly high. Many travelers coming to Hue are interested in Hue kites. They learn to make kites and bring them home as unique souvenirs. Flying kite becomes an appealing cultural sport. At present, there are many craft villages in Hue making kites, which are attractive and featured tourism services. In Vietnam travel, tourists will have chances to explore not only puppetry, water puppetry, but also air puppetry. Let’s come to Hue in summer to enjoy a flying kite performance in front of Ngo Mon Square or on beaches in Hue to feel the beauty of Hue kites.

Strange Vietnam tour packages attract travelers

To meet the demand of globetrotters in finding new things in Vietnam tour packages, tourism services in the country are becoming diverse and unique. Normally, travelers are enticed by rustic adventures or sea exploration tours. Summer is the most exciting time in a year. In this season, travelers have more time and chances to explore new lands and have new experiences. Vietnam becomes a popular tourist destination in the world with cheap travel expense and various interesting tourism products. Among present-day Vietnam tour packages, travelers are being enticed by some strange but interesting tours such as traveling by seaplane, undersea walking tours, or shooting fish. Seaplane tours

Being organized by Hai Au airline with leading modern Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX seaplanes and controlled by high-skill Vietnamese pilots, at present, Seaplane flight service in Vietnam appealing a large number of travelers who want to seek new feeling. Currently, there are available seaplane flight services in Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet, and Hanoi – Halong routes, sightseeing Halong seaplane flights, Ho Chi Minh - Phan Thiet full tour packages, and charter flights. Now, there are 1-3 round-trip Hanoi – Halong flights, and 5-10 sightseeing flights in Halong Bay. By virtue of the special Vietnam tours, travelers have a chance to contemplate the panoramic and spectacular view of the bay. In the time coming, the airline will provide service of sightseeing flights in Saigon, Nha Trang and Mekong River Delta. In Ho Chi Minh City, travelers fly with seaplanes to admire the entire city view, and then land Saigon River or Can Gio to go sightseeing. Undersea adventure

Nha Trang City has been well-known for marvelous beaches, wonderful and primitive islands, along with many high-standard services of entertainment. In this summer, when coming to Nha Trang, travelers will have a chance to experience a completely new tour of walking undersea in Nha Trang – seawalker which seems to exist on TV. Wearing a diving helmet like astronauts, travelers can see colorful coral reef and diverse marine creatures under the sea through glass of helmets. Undersea walking tours are a new tourism service in Nha Trang travel organized by Holiday diving company. The service impresses tourists with new methods of diving and interesting scenery under the sea. Travelers will be provided with necessary equipment which will help them to explore the colorful marine life under the sea. That will bring amazing experiences in Vietnam holidays in Nha Trang. Shooting fish tours

Da Nang is not just famous for popular attractions such as Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills, but also second-to-non tours. In Da Nang tours, travelers have opportunities to contemplate striking landscapes and seascapes, but also enjoy diving tours and shooting fish under the sea – a new tourism product in the beach city. There are two options in this tour. One, travelers take part in diving shooting fish tours in Chao Island which is an untouched place suitable to backpackers who are fans of adventure tours. Second, travelers can join diving and shooting tours in Lo Beach or Nom beach in Son Tra Peninsula. In the tour, travelers will be taken to the diving spot and enjoy local dishes made from fish caught. Fishing tours

Mekong River Delta is one of attractive destinations in Vietnam. And, travelers will be more appealed by unique tours in the delta such as watching fishing tours on Vam Nao River, and motorbike tours around the southwest area. Tours of seeing catching fish on Vam Nao River are new and attractive to travelers in Mekong River Delta tours. Vam Nao River is the biggest part connecting Tien River and Hau River. Coming to Vam Nao River, travelers can participate in catching fish and cooking local dishes with indigenous people. That will be unforgettable memories. The tour is suitable to all travelers, especially those who love adventures. Are you wondering where to go and what to do in this summer vacation? That will be an interesting idea to begin your holidays by spending time on discovering natural life in Vietnam. Currently, AloTrip – a reputable travel company with AloTrip.com as its official website is providing a wide range of cheap airfares to famous destinations. Do not miss your chances and enjoy your holiday!

Tips for traveling Halong Bay in summer

With thousands of majestic and interesting islands and islets bestowed by the Nature, Halong Bay – The Natural World Wonder is always praised by international press and voted in top best places to cruise in the world, or in top of the most romantic destinations in the world. Summer is an ideal time to travel Halong Bay. From May to September, the weather in this bay is suitable to enjoy sunbathing on white smooth sandy beach, or immersing in the turquoise and cool waters. As being one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam, Halong Bay possesses spectacular and overwhelming natural landscapes and seascapes.

limestone mountains

There are many interesting things to do in Vietnam tour packages to Halong Bay. For example, tourists can book Halong Bay cruise overnight tours. In these tours, tourists have chances to enter deeper in the bay and explore more. It is no easier to contemplate the wonderful view of the bay than sitting on the deck of your cruise or by the window of cabin. All marvelous scenes of the bay at sunrise or sunset will present in front of your eyes. And, it is the time to take as many photos as possible. In addition, visiting Cua Van Fishing Village – one of the most beautiful fishing village in the world will be a memorable experience in Halong Bay tours. The fishing village remains its ancientness, elegance, and long-lasting traditions of fishing life in Halong in particular and in Vietnam in general. Amid the majestic scenery of the bay, Cua Van emerges beautifully with small cobbled roads, rustic floating houses, and colorful boats’ roofs.

Cua Van Village

Also, kayaking to explore every corners of Halong Bay will bring exciting and unforgettable moments in Vietnam tours to the wonderful bay. Tourists can freely kayak around the bay and reach to places where big boats cannot. That will be so amazing when discovering untouched and unnamed islets here. Coming back to the cruise and admire the sunset at the bay will be an experience that you cannot forget in your life. The rooftop of cruise is the best place to contemplate. The entire scenery of the bay will appear so closed and attractive. It seems so easy to touch the “fire ball” hiding gradually under the horizon line. The atmosphere is warmer and fresher. And, enjoying Europe – Asia cuisine with international standard and admiring the night view in the bay will be a romantic memory for tourists, especially those who are in their honeymoon.

Sung Sot Cave

To enjoy interesting Halong Bay tours in Vietnam holidays this summer, do not forget to bring the essentials to make your trip smooth. It is necessary to bring eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lens and solution. Secure itineraries, tickets and any reservation confirmations in an easily accessible location such as a day pack. For beach days, pack two swimsuits, one beach cover-up or large T-shirt. Pack a light sweatshirt or sweater for chilly mornings and evenings, and a lightweight nylon jacket if there is a probability of rain in the forecast. Be aware of Jelly Fish. During summer, especially in May, June, July, before going to swim, you should ask the guide or captain for advice because it is time when the poisonous jellyfish are most active. Jelly Fish mostly does not cause too much trouble but popular symptoms such as hives, and rashes…

sundeck

It is highly recommended for alternative tours in case of bad weather. Perhaps, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or canceled due to unexpected bad weather without prior notice. Therefore, tourists should be ready for alternative tours to Hanoi such as Hanoi City tours, tours to Trang An (Ninh Binh), joining cooking class, or simply staying in a hotel in Halong City, and then cruise when the weather condition is suitable and boat is available.

24-hour romantic Hue day tours

With gentle Perfume River and vestiges of feudal dynasties, Hue Citadel never fails to attract tourists all over the world. Spending a whole day in Hue City will be a wonderful experience on feeling thoroughly about one of the most ancient destinations in Vietnam. The schedule of the adventure in the ancient city should be started with a breakfast bearing the local tastes, and then walking to enjoy the serenity. In Vietnam tours around Hue, tourists often begin their day with a bowl of Bun Bo Hue (Hue beef noodle). This is one of the most famous dishes of Hue cuisine. That will be fantastic when enjoying the dish in its original place, which might be different from versions in other localities. A hot bowl of Hue beef noodle will bring more energy to tourists before exploring the city. If there is no luxury of time to explore every corner of the city for several days, tourists can fulfill their Hue day tours in 24 hours with the following top things to do.

City of Hue

Let’s start Hue city tours by visiting royal tombs in Hue Citadel. Hue Citadel is located in the north of Perfume River with an area of 500ha. Here is the administrative and political center of Nguyen Dynasty and royal living place of emperors and lords as well. Hue Citadel includes the citadel and Forbidden Purple City. In 1993, Hue Citadel was recognized as a Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO, which brought the pride to Vietnamese people. There are a number of royal tombs in the citadel. Three most famous ones are Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Tu Duc Tomb.

Minh Mang Tomb is the first stopover to drop by. The architectural work was built in 1840 as the rest-in-pea place of Minh Mang Emperor. The Minh Mang tomb measures 18ha; and the "penalty area" surrounding the tomb is about 475ha wide. The general structure is symmetrical balance surrounded by a Shinto line (belonging to Shintoism) exuding the dignity. Besides, along the walking road around the tomb, there are lush green trees and some pavilions to take rest and admire landscapes such as Dieu Ngu, Nghenh Phong Pavilion, Tuan Loc Terrace, Quan Lan, and Hu Hoai Pavilion... The next stopover is Khai Dinh Tomb. It is the mausoleum of the 12th Emperor of Nguyen Dynasty - Khai Dinh Emperor. The tomb was constructed in 1920 under the control of Le Van Ba, a high-rank court of Nguyen Dynasty. Compared with previous emperors' tombs, that of Khai Dinh Emperor has a modest scale, but it took more time to build. The tomb is the combination of many schools of architecture such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Roman, and Gothique... These features are reflected meticulously in the architecture.

Xung Khiem Ta

Last but not least, it is the tomb of Tu Duc Emperor. The tomb is an architectural complex. The work has a unique and complicated architectural style reflected through the Bat Trang bricked walkways running from Vu Khiem Gate, passing Khiem Cung Mon Gate or passing a three-level stone row that leads to Khiem Cung Mon Gate. At noon, it is recommended to stop at the south bank of Perfume River and enjoy Nam Pho Banh Canh (Nam Pho noddle soup). This dish is the combination of soft rice noodles added by crab pies and meat, creating a tasty sweet flavor of broth. A bowl of this dish costs about 10,000 - 15,000 VND.

After taking a rest, let’s vary the day tour by visiting Thien Mu Pagoda. Thien Mu Pagoda was constructed in 1601 on Ha Khe Hill on the left bank of Perfume River. Up until now, the pagoda remains its inherent majesty, purity and antique. The highlight of tours in Hue is dropping by Tu Nhan Tower, later changed as Phuoc Duyen Tower. The work was built as the order of Thieu Tri Emperor. It is 21 meter high with 7 floors in front of the pagoda's gate. It is one of typical symbol of the city.

Minh Mang tomb

Vietnam tour packages in Hue will not be completed if coming and missing to taste Com Hen (rice with mussel). Com Hen is a famous local dish of Hue cuisine. That is an ideal option for dinner. The ingredients of the dish consist of rice, salads, peanuts, sesame, shrimp sauce and mussels. All creates a unique and tasty flavor. Enjoying the catchy dish will help tourists have more experiences on the local cuisine. After dinner, taking a Perfume River cruise is a fantastic idea. At night, Perfume River becomes more romantic and elegant. This is the time for tourists to get on a boat, enjoy a poetic river tour, and admire the serene local life. During the time of sitting on boat, listening to beautiful Hue folk songs and enjoying cool breezes will be unforgettable memories in the day tour.

Truong Tien Bridge

In the rest time of the day, trying to eat some sweet soup and then going for a walk will be interesting experiences in Hue. The sweet soup world in Hue possesses different flavors and colors. There are many kinds of sweet soup that you could not remember all their names. This is the one of the most interesting snacks releasing your hunger at night. Walking to enjoy serene life of Hue City along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street near the bank of Perfume River at night or popping in shopping places to buy souvenirs and specialties for family and friends will definitely leave memorable moments in tourists’ mind. Before ending the tour, do not forget to drop candle flowers on Perfume River and contemplate lines of shimmering candle flowers floating on the river. That image will never fade in your memory about attractions in Hue.

Tips on Da Nang travel during fireworks festival

Annually, on the occasion of Vietnam Reunification Day, there is an international fireworks competition held in Da Nang. The international event appeals a great number of tourists all over the world coming here to admire the magnificent festival and explore the city. To enjoy the most memorable Da Nang travel during this time, let’s keep the following tips in your pocket.

Buying Da Nang Fireworks Festival ticket

Da Nang Fireworks Competition 2015

Not everyone has a chance to own a ticket to admire the outstanding and splendid fireworks performances at one of ideal stands of the festival’s venue. However, stands are perfect but not the “only” places to contemplate the magnificent fireworks competition. A series of restaurants, hotels and skyscrapers along Han River are wonderful places to admire the festival. By this way, tourists just pay a bit more money and then do not have to make all attempt to reach their seats on stand with thousands of people. Do not miss to make your wonderful Vietnam holidays in Da Nang full of unforgettable memories by unique photos.

There is another more interesting way to see the fireworks festival. It is taking a boat tour to travel along Han River and contemplate the wonderful scenery. That will be a poetic and romantic experience in any Vietnam tours to Da Nang City. It takes from 200,000 – 500,000VND (10 – 25 USD) with this tour. Tourists need to book in advance. In case, there is no seat on stands left, no seat at ideal restaurants, hotels, or boat tour, “unlucky” audiences still have a chance to contemplate the festival. It is immersing in the lines of thousands of local people coming to the bank of Han River, Han River Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Birdge early (from 16:00 to 17:00) to reserve a seat. These places are seen as the ideal venues to see fireworks performances. Do not forget to bring something to eat, raincoat, drink… along.

Where to go in daytime?

Ba Na Hill

Da Nang International Fireworks Competition just takes place at night, so during day time, tourists should take time to explore Da Nang. Along with the fireworks festival, Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organizes many suitable Da Nang City tours to serve tourists. There is a tour of "Discovering jungle in the heart of the young city". In this tour, tourists will have a chance to visit Son Tra Mountain with spectacular scenes. Tourists also have the opportunity to pop in the city’s broadcaster - the highest place to admire the panoramic view of Da Nang, visit US radar station built in 60s dubbed "Indochina God's eyes", or to climb to explore Son Tra Forest, contemplate beaches in Da Nang, and drop by Linh Ung Pagoda and admire the tallest Buddha Statue in Vietnam.

If tourists desire to enjoy Da Nang tours to further attractions, tours of Ngu Hanh Son (Mable Mountains) - Hoi An Ancient Town is an ideal option. This tour takes only one day to discover two famous attractions in Da Nang with diverse programs such as hiking Marble Mountains, visiting Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village and art workshop countries, popping in Hoi An Ancient Town - World Heritage and enjoying specialties of Hoi An... On the second day, a tour to Ba Na Hills should be noted in list of things to do in Da Nang. Sitting in the world's longest cable car to visit Vong Nguyet Hill, Linh Ung Pagoda, Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, or coming to stables and old wine cellar of the French... and enjoying the fresh air of "French spring" in Ba Na Hills are wonderful experiences in Vietnam tour packages.

Da Nang beach

Now, there are a lot of promotions in tickets of both international and domestic flights to Da Nang. Let’s check flights information and airfares on AloTrip.com (an official website of AloTrip International Company Limited – a reliable travel agent) to update the latest news about Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, flights to Da Nang, and airfare promotion as well in the very early summer days.

Discover Con Dao Island in early summer days

Con Dao Island – once the “Hell on earth” in the past – now becomes one of the most attractive destinationsin Vietnam. Con Dao Island is a group of 16 islets. The largest island is known as Con Son. Con Dao was once a prison island jailing a large number of political prisoners under the French colonial empire many forms of tortures and punishments. Besides having an interesting history, Con Dao is also an island of immense natural beauty with forested hills, deserted sandy beaches and extensive coral reefs for some excellent diving. Do not forget the following top 10 things to do when traveling Con Dao Island in your 2015 summer Vietnam holidays.

Visiting Con DaoPrison

Con Dao Prison

From 1862 to 1975, Con Dao was known as a brutal prison for those who fought against the French colonialism and the former Saigon regime. To learn somewhat more about the historical Con Dao Island, as well as to feel the sense of loss that revolutionaries in the past had to undergo, tourists never miss to visit Con Dao Prison system which is now become the museum of Con Dao with heroic ruins of Tiger Cages, Hang Duong Cemetery, and fierce jail system... Con Dao Prison is one of most visited attractions in Con Dao and is recognized as one of the fiercest prisons in the world.

Dropping by Lady PhiYen Temple

Nestled on the bank of Ot Stream (Pepper Stream), Lady Phi Yen Temple, also known as An Son Temple, has been an important point of worshiping in the spirit of Con Dao people. For the locals, it is a sacred temple associated with a tragic story of a talented, virtue and patriotic woman. After her death, local people mourned and built a shrine to commemorate her. In 1861, after occupying the island, the French decided to remove the entire island’s population to the mainland to build a prison in the island; therefore, the temple gradually became crumbling. In 1981, local people on the island rebuilt a spacious temple on the old ground and worship up until now. Todays, in Vietnam tours to Con Dao Island, Lady Phi Yen Temple is an indispensable stopover.

Visiting Vo Thi SauTomb at night

Vo Thi Sau Tomb

That will be a great “challenge” for almost anyone to visit a tomb at mid-night. However, this is one of the most interesting experiences in Con Dao tours. Tourists often share their experiences on popping in Vo Thi Sau Tomb at mid night. Unlike the thought of major people that there is no one coming to the cemetery of Vo Thi Sau – a famous heroine of Vietnam at night, it is the fact that, mid-night is the time when the historical site welcomes tourists most. Stalls around the cemetery are always shined with light to serve tourists.

Riding a bike along Con Dao Beach road

Con Dao

The beauty of Con Dao can be described by one word – Perfect. It is because the island is bestowed by The Nature with all best criteria of a wonderful beach. To feel the amazing beauty of beaches in Con Dao Island, and enjoy the fresh air of early morning on the island as well, you should rent a bike and ride along the beach of Con Dao. With this interesting experience, you will be surely enchanted by pristine landscapes here; on one side, it is the vast blue sea, and the other is covered by green and majestic mountains, forming myriad sexy scenery.

Con Dao diving

Beaches in Con Dao are among the best diving and snorkeling places in Vietnam. The coral is relatively untouched and very impressive, with giant coral heads. The marine life includes turtles, rays, giant barracuda, cuttlefish, cobia, and dugongs as well as a whole host of tropical reef fish. Con Dao includes many smaller islands such as Bay Canh Island, Tai Island, Tre Island, Trung Island, Trac Island, and Cau Island… There are many choices to dive and discover vivid coral reef here. The island is the convergence of coral reefs with the highest density in Vietnam. Now, there are many diving tours in Con Dao with the average price from 500,000 VND including necessary devices.

Exploring Ong Dung Beach

Ong Dung Beach is to the north of town. Ong Dung Beach is seen as a charming and ideal beach of Con Dao National Park. Coming here, tourists can admire and immerse into turquoise and warm waters, colorful untouched natural scenery of the flora and fauna system. It will take about 1 hour to walk along roads in the forest to reach Ong Dung Beach, which may make tourists exhausted, but the tiredness will disappear when approaching the beach; the excitement will appear instead. The turquoise waters of Ong Dung Beach will be a fantastic award for all tourists’ effort in Vietnam tour packages to Con Dao.

Fishing at night

The sea area of Con Dao is located in the South China Sea which possesses a large number of seafood, promising an interesting off-shore trip. The most ideal area to go fishing is Nhat Beach near Love Hill in Con Dao Island. According to “professional” fishermen, the best time to go fishing is when the night falls.

Stopping by Bay Canh Island

Bay Canh Island

Located in the east of Con Dao Island, Bay Canh Island is covered by a primitive forests and mangrove forests belonging to island tropical ecosystem with 882 flora species and nearly 150 fauna species. Coming here, tourists will have chances to dive and admire colorful coral reef, fish, and other marine creatures living on coral reefs. The coastline of Bay Canh Island is long and pristine. It has a simple and familiar beauty, which makes tourists feel peacefully in the serene atmosphere.

Tripping to turtle sanctuary

With an area of about 14,000 ha of water, Con Dao Island has a large turtle sanctuary. Annually, in breeding season from April to September, there are thousands of turtles coming here to spawn. Witnessing and recording the moment when turtle digging and spawning is an interesting experience. Do not miss the second-to-none chance in Con Dao tours.

Staying in a Con Dao resort

Six Senses Con Dao

The peace and serenity in a resort in Con Dao will make the island be the right place for those who desire to relax in a luxurious setting, experience a slow life, and escape the busy routine and habits. Traveling Con Dao Island, tourists will have many choices to take rest in one of beautiful hotels and resorts, fitting different needs of every tourist.

5 reasons make Hoi An tours indispensable

Hoi An is a place if you have been once, you will unconditionally hope to travel again and again without being bored. Hoi An, so boring! Hoi An, so quiet! Hoi An, so tedious! That is what people often talk about Hoi An when they just spend 2 hours wandering around the town. It seems that, they are trying to fulfill their Hoi An tours in the shortest time. Two hours is just enough to eat a bowl of Cao Lau, pass a street, and visit an ancient house with a brief introduction of tour guide. However, Hoi An is more than that. What making Hoi An be loved is hiding in every corner of the town that 2 hours is not enough to discover. So, if you are planning to travel Hoi An for the first time or second time, take time and experience all of the following things, you will see that it is a true paradise for those who are not fans of bustling urban places. 
Delicious Hoi An cuisine 

Hoi An

Seemingly, anyone can spend time eating in Hoi An all day without feeling bored. Even, you can make a long list of Hoi An things to eat. Or, do not hesitate to declare that "eat" is the main reason for you to travel Hoi An. It is estimated that 90% of tourists in Vietnam tour packages to Hoi An has a love for Hoi An cuisine, and 30% of those like spicy food. In this ancient town, you do not need to feel shy when getting up, enjoying a big Phuong's Banh My (Vietnamese sandwich), then walking around streets, and tasting a bowl of Cao Lau in Hoi An market (You can have two breakfasts, if you want!). Resting for a while, it is time to pop in famous chicken rice restaurants, Banh My store of Madame Khanh, and many kinds of sweet soup, which will bring different experiences in Hoi An cuisine. Do not forget to set aside an afternoon to enjoy beautiful sunlight at Cua Dai Beach with fresh seafood. In short, cuisine in Hoi An will be a dazzling part in your Vietnam tours to Hoi An. And you should seriously take time to find out which restaurant is the best and wholeheartedly enjoy food unlike things to do in 2-hour tours in this town. 
An Bang Beach 

Beach in Hoi An

Normally, tourists visit Cua Dai Beach in almost tours in Hoi An. They rush to Cua Dai Beach as if this was the sole beach in Hoi An. However, recently, An Bang Beach emerges as a serene heaven near the town. The beach is about 15 minute driving from Hoi An Ancient Town. It is a pristine and charming beach. An Bang Beach is portrayed by turquoise waters, big waves, and white smooth sand. But, what makes An Bang attractive not just its quiet beauty, but also lovely cafés and bars along the beach. These bars are recognized by colorful bean bags placed on sandy beach, or lovely huts with bright colorful pillows, nestled on the sand. All are imbued with easygoing and casual style in accordance with styles often seen in international newspapers. But, the most interesting thing does not come from the appearance. It comes from experiences you have here. Lying freely on the beach, sunbathing, hearing waves whispering, and turning on some favorite music, you will feel as if you were floating in the happiest place in the world. 
Enjoying tea 

view of Hoi An

Another reason why people love and choose Hoi An to travel in Vietnam holidays is enjoying tea culture. There are lovely tea shops possessing Western style but still exuding warm Vietnamese décor. Among those tea shops, the most famous one is Reaching Out, ranking first at TripAdvisor. There must have an explanation for the leading position of Reaching Out. Here, you will have a chance to enjoy tea and delicious cakes. Tea at Reaching Out is all Vietnamese tea. The way of enjoying is characterized by Vietnamese style combined with nibbling traditional Vietnamese jam. Reaching Out also owns a style of ancient Vietnamese layout features with ancient amenities. Amid the peaceful atmosphere of Hoi An, the soul of this décor has been shining, which makes you find tranquility in your soul, relaxation to let your soul at ease with fragrance of tea and cool breeze from lush green garden. More interesting, staffs at Reaching Out are deaf people. You will communicate with them by texting on lovely small paper sheets, which creates a very subtle and artistic Reaching Out style. 
Hoi An Ancient Town 

Hoi An Fairy Tale

Of course, Hoi An Ancient Town is the most loved thing here. The town seems to be different from business and oldness of Hanoi Old Quarter. Hoi An Ancient Town always looks like a nap that is quiet and peaceful. Every corner of the town is so amazing. Sidewalks are lovely with green trees, brilliant colorful balcony of flowers, grids of bougainvillea along streets, and colorful lanterns of all kinds. All create a fantastic landscape painting which has a clever combinations of colors and warm sunlight. 
Serenity 

Hoi An Bridge

In other cities such as Nha Trang or Saigon, you will easily feel joyous and exciting. That is the feeling of desiring to travel. It means that you want to travel, to explore and to immerse into the attractions without exhaustion. But, in Hoi An, the most loved thing is the quietness and serenity, which makes you think it is boring at first. The "sleepy" atmosphere of Hoi An will lull you into a tedious feeling, if you look at it through the eyes of a giddy man. But, let's slow down, immerse in the melody of this ancient town, like one who are learning steps to come into his distant realms and then find peace in mind. You will find Hoi An gently absorbed into yourself, into the peaceful surrounding, and gradually stripped of your tiredness, preoccupations, and anxiety. The peace and tranquility of Hoi An seem to be boring, but it turns out to be the most precious thing which makes Hoi An become a lovely oasis to anyone who has been here.

Travel Dalat to enjoy garden tours

Farm stay is a new product of tourism in Dalat which attracts a large number of travelers in Vietnam tours. Owning a large scale of agricultural area which is mainly cultivated to grow vegetables, flowers and tropical fruit, Dalat people coordinate with tourism companies to develop and invest in garden tours. This gives tourists a chance to travel Dalat and experience high-tech agricultural products. The traveling form contributes to diversifying tourism product in Dalat and brings economic efficiency to the city. 
Lang Biang Farm 

vegetable garden in Dalat

The first stopover in Dalat farm tours is Lang Biang farm, at 42 Soviet Nghe Tinh Street, has an area of 20 ha, including 3 parts of producing vegetables, flowers, and fruit with main products of flower seeds (tissue culture), flowers growing in pots, cut flowers, and floral art... This is also a place of providing growing flower advice. Coming here, tourists will have a chance to explore high-tech agricultural products. In addition, tourists will have a chance to experience on growing, taking care plants, flowers and admiring floral art. 
Organik Garden 

Organic Garden House in Xuan Tho commune is one of gardens in Dalat using European technology. Spreading over an area of about 4 ha, Organic garden is a production area where more than 100 kinds of vegetables and fruits are produced by cultivation methods without chemicals. Thus, products of Organic are hygienic. They can be eaten directly. In farm tours in Dalat, besides visiting and learning about knowledge on agricultural production, visitors have the opportunity to participate in classes of processing salad. 
Thai Phien Flower Village 

farming in Dalat 

With a large ground, fertile soil and stream water flowing through, Thai Phien Flower Village in Ward 12 is an ideal place to plant products of cut flowers in greenhouse and grid house by workflows technology. In addition, the flower village is a place of growing atiso, the key plant of Dalat. Coming to Thai Phien Flower Village, visitors will find immense colorful flower gardens interwoven if as embellishing to the vitality of Central Highlands. Each year, Thai Phien Flower Village welcomes a large number of domestic and international tourists to visit, to study and to enjoy in Vietnam tour packages to Dalat. 
Van Thanh Flower Garden 

Van Thanh Flower Garden in Ward 5 provides more than 80% number of flower in the city. Although the village's terrain is mostly mountainous, by dint of traditional methods, Van Thanh Village residents have created many strains of beautiful roses. Stepping into the kingdom of roses, visitors not only have the opportunity to admire colorful roses, but also enjoy the aroma of roses. 
Thuong Garden 

hill in Dalat

Thuong Garden in Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area has an area of 1.5ha with two main areas. The area of garden house provides services of health care with traditional pharmaceuticals. Growing medicinal plants area is the place of growing and caring about 500 precious medicinal plants such as Ganoderma, sweet grass... especially Ngoc Linh ginseng. Besides, the Thuong Garden provides other services such as homestay, restaurant, visiting, and selling gardening specialties, and free check health by traditional method. 
Trai Ham-Dalat Organic Weasel Coffee Farm 

Last but not least in Dalat farm trips, it is Trai Ham Farm – Dalat Organic Weasel Coffee Farm at 135E Hoang Hoa Tham in Ward 10 is famous for coffee products. Each year, the farm appeals more than 1,000 visitors, including 10% of foreigners. With an area of 2.5ha, Ham Farm has three main parts: Moka coffee planting area, tods caring, and enjoying coffee place. This is the first plantation feeding tods by moka coffee to create the high-quality coffee products. Tod coffee in Ham Farm is accredited from planting stage, caring, harvesting to processing to get high economic efficiency. Visiting Ham Farm, visitors apart from have the opportunity to enjoy the taste of mink coffee, also listen to the interpretations of coffee production process as well as participate in outdoor barbecue, Gong performances or services of homestay. Before leaving the farm, visitors will be gifted a cup with visitors' names printed on. The type of farming tours in Dalat not just attracts visitors to Dalat, but also contributes to a rich system of tourism products in Lam Dong.

Sapa hotels booking tips

How to find a nice hotel in Sapa has been one of frequent asked questions when traveling Sapa. Sapa has been one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam. The most important thing in Vietnam tours to Sapa in particular and traveling in general is selecting a suitable accommodation. As being one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Vietnam, Sapa hotels are being improved and developed to meet all demands of tourists. So, how to choose the most suitable hotel to stay during your Sapa travel? Belows are some useful tips for booking Sapa hotels. 
Sort hotels 

Sapa View Hotel

Normally, hotels in Sapa are categorized into many types from budget to luxury to meet demand of tourists to have an economical and ideal Sapa tour. Hotels in Sapa are divided from 2-star to 5-star hotels. The more star you choose, the more you have to pay. Normally, the average rate of Sapa hotels fluctuates from 250,000 VND - 3,500,000 VND. The quality of service at these hotels in Sapa is put in the first priority to serve tourists. 
Book online or not 

Victoria Sapa Resort and Spa

It is noted that the Internet rate of hotels is lower than published rate at the hotel. Tourists should consider, contact booking online hotel website to be consulted, refer price, and choose suitable time to travel Sapa, which matches your plan. You should refer skills of searching information about information of basic services. Tourists should understand more about services and benefits, extra services, and know exact charge whether booking Sapa online or offline. To avoid risks, tourists should have a careful preparation when making reservation hotel which does not have some services that you need. If booking online, tourists should make room reservation early to avoid rooms being occupied during holiday seasons (Vietnam Lunar New Year, and other national holidays) 
Book via reputable organizations
 

Bamboo Sapa Hotel

If you do not have experiences and skills on traveling, the best advises refer your friends' experiences, or consultancy of reliable organization. If receiving advice from travel organizations, tourists will be provided with full information about hotels, which will support tourists in selecting, planning, and booking hotel suitable to budget and traveling purposes. By referring advice of travel organizations, tourists can be provided with incentives of organizations and the hotel you choose, as the organization is parallel partner of the hotel. Moreover, todays there are many most-visited forums of global backpackers or reputable travel websites providing almost information about traveling a specific destination. You can become a member in that forum to create topic and discuss with other members who have experiences on your concerns. If you do not exact the name of hotel where you want to stay, it will be more convenient and easier for tourists to search for the most suitable accommodation in Sapa by providing information about place, star, room rates… These mentioned above tips on booking hotels in Sapa are provided will help tourists to prepare well for Vietnam travel plan to Sapa. Tourists can consult the booking hotel online site of AloTrip - A famous and reliable travel company to check and compare hotel prices and book with easy and convenient payment form. 

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