Useful preparation for Vietnam travel during Tet

Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is the most important and biggest holiday in Vietnam. For Vietnamese people, it is not just the time for family reunion, for relaxing after a hard working years and for exciting activities and festivals. Tet holiday is also a favorable time for foreign tourists to have an amazing travel in Vietnam to explore a new land, new culture and immerse themselves in traditional customs of local people. If traveling Vietnam during Tet holiday, tourists should pay attention to have a good preparation for the journey such as airfares, hotel room, tours, transportation….. Follows are some useful tips for a perfect Vietnam tour during Tet holiday without troubles. 
Baggage for the trip

Never bring too much baggage

In the New Year travel, baggage should be brought enough, neatly and carefully checked. Such personal documents as passports, identity card, and birth of certificate for children must be accompanied during the trip. In addition, a small box of first aid is indispensable in the list of preparation. Necessary items are prioritized than others to reduce the weight of baggage. Preparation of good health before your trip is also noteworthy for having a real and interesting experience. Do not carry too much cash with you; you can bring ATM or Credit card in stead when traveling. In some cases, if you have to bring cash, you should keep money carefully. Studying or preparing information about the destination (traditional customs, weather...) is necessary to avoid cultural shocks and have proper preparation. Also, it is necessary to bring along some kinds of medicine such as anti-vomiting, abdominal pain medication, headache medication... 
Transportation 

Vietnam Airlines

It is noted that during Tet holiday, airfare and train fare are often sold out quickly. Therefore, if having private Vietnam tour packages, tourists should book in advance as early as possible. If traveling by plane, you should have a unique tag on baggage to easily receive baggage after getting off the flight, which helps to save your time. To explore the beautiful country, you can travel by motorbikes (in private tours) or by means of transportation provided by travel agents. Motorbike is a convenient and economic vehicle; yet, if choosing the vehicle to get round, you should pay attention to the safety on road. If you travel in group, you should hire a car. It is necessary to ascertain the day of departure to buy train, plane tickets or car rental contract to avoid losing money, as during Tet it is very difficult to cancel, change or return ticket. This will be a big trouble to you and your trip may be canceled. And, you cannot book another, as air, trains and coaches are mostly fully booked. Tet holiday is the time of family reunion. It is the time when family members working far from home will come back to reunite with their family. Normally in Vietnam tour packages during this time, South-North route's domestic travel volume reaches the peak before Tet, while North-South one after Tet. To avoid the case of all seat occupied, it is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance as early as possible. If booking in advance, some domestic routes are discounted as Hanoi - Sapa, Hanoi - Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang and vice versa. 
Accommodation

Six Senses Con Dao Resort

Vietnam Lunar New Year is the peak tourist time, so please have a plan ahead if you want to travel on this occasion. The room reservation or booking tour on Tet holiday is often difficult to cancel or change (or very high cancellation or change fees. Therefore, it is necessary to consider destination, room type, hotel, and number of people... to avoid costly changes. In addition, it is necessary to book early via travel agents or reputable websites. During this time when booking room of hotels in tourist destinations (especially crowded ones), tourists will receive answers that rooms are either occupied or have very high rates. To book a room during the New Year's holiday with a good price, you can contact travel agency or reserve on online-booking websites. Price Tet holiday is the time of high travel need. Thus, tour companies, tourist attractions, dining areas, and lodges continuously increase price and remain quality of services. Therefore, you should select reputable travel agents with guaranteed quality of services. Many tour companies published hotels/resorts rate online with lower rate than others, but do not include tax and service charge... Information about the extra service charge is quite small and rarely recognized. The extra charge is 10% of VAT, 5% of service charge, extra charge on weekend, holidays... You should contact travel agents to get useful advice and consultation. 
Destinations

Halong Bay

Such famous destinations in Vietnam as Halong Bay, Sapa, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phan Thiet, and Ho Chi Minh City will be so crowded with tourists from all over the world. You should have a detail schedule for your trip to be active in any situation. There are many interesting and new places for you to explore during this time. You can refer Vietnam points of interest and reviews about these attractions on the Internet first then decide. Otherwise, you can ask for your friends’ advice to be sure more. Pay attention that during Tet holiday, museums, mausoleums, indoor exhibition places and art houses will stop opening to welcome tourists for about 4-5 first days of the New Year. Meanwhile, beaches will be ideal places for tourists who want to enjoy cool weather and tranquility. Walking along Hanoi Old Quarter or sunbathing on Mui Ne Beach is a perfect option for Vietnam holiday during Tet. 
Eating 

Noodles Soup Vietnam

As you are traveling in a country having different cultural traditional customs from yours; therefore, cuisine in Vietnam may be an obstacle during the trip. You should bring along your own food in case you cannot consume local dishes. In addition, you should chose suitable restaurants during the holiday, as there are many of them having days off. If you are invited to a Vietnamese family, that would be the ideal case to enjoy Vietnamese traditional food with Chung Cake, boiled chicken, and pickled onions. 
Shopping

Bac Ha Market

It will be definitely an interesting experiences if you have a chance to visit Cho Tet - special wet markets selling New Year stuffs. Whether you are traveling a big city or rural mountainous area, get your camera ready! Also, many restaurants and stores will be closed for the first few days of the lunar New Year. Some market will still be open lately such as Dong Xuan Market or Ben Thanh Market. There, many products will be sold at a very reasonable price because most sellers want to have more luck and start a smooth sales year. Tet holiday in Vietnam often begins mid-January to mid-February, in spite of the change in Lunar Calendar year to year. It means that Tet is coming so close here. Have you ever welcomed New Year in lunar calendar yet? Why not come to Vietnam, immerse in lines of people and explore the country. Many interesting things are waiting for your exploration with traditional culture and customs. 

Amazing places for your Vietnam tours 2015

2014 is a successful year of Vietnam tourism. Many famous destinations in Vietnam such as Hoi An, Trang An – Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City… were honored and received great attention of the entire world. There are numerous whys that Vietnam are favored by both local and international visitors in Vietnam tours. The S-shape country will bring unforgettable experiences to you. You will be overwhelmed by the most relaxing time on charming and wonderful beaches, or in stunning and attractive and interesting adventures. Do you have any idea for your holiday this year? Let’s take a look at the following destinations when choosing Vietnam as your vacation spot. 
Majestic Halong Bay – Perfect destination for recreation 

Dau Go Cave

Halong Bay has been the most popular destination in Vietnam. The heaven on earth possesses spectacular and second-to-none scenery, which partly explains why Halong Bay is so fascinated by almost tourists in Vietnam travel. The entire of Halong Bay is portrayed by numerous islands and islets, which creates a marvelous combination amid majestic mountains, turquoise waters, and azure sky. Many experiences are conduced here such as trekking, climbing, kayaking to discover stunning caves, and contemplating Halong Bay panorama from high above with seaplane. Otherwise, Halong Bay cruise tours are ideal options. These tours bring interesting experiences on cultural and historical exploration of local fishermen’s life. If having a chance to contemplate the impressive scenery here, tourists will understand why Halong Bay is so adorable. 
Trekking Sapa to explore a diverse ethnic culture 

Sapa

Sapa is a famous tourist destination in the Northwest of Vietnam where there are innumerable majestic mountains and spectacular passes. The Sapa Town also entices tourists with beautiful valleys and amazing terraced paddy fields, which is so a speculative choice for a Sapa trekking tour. Sapa is the living area of many ethnic minority groups, each of which has its own unique cultural identity. Meeting and talking to local people are among interesting experiences. The locals are so convivial and sociable. Besides, to understand more about the noteworthy local traditional and cultural customs, most tourists spend more days to live with locals and stay in stilt houses. 
Temple of Literature in Hanoi – An outstanding historical architectural relic 

Temple of Literature Hanoi

Vietnam owns a large number of impressive and well-preserved temples, pagodas and Confucian relics, which proves that the country has a long-lasting and outstanding culture. Among Vietnam tour packages to Confucian relics, Temple of Literature in Hanoi is an indispensable stopover. Temple of Literature is seen as the most prominent Confucian relic in Vietnam. The temple is the worshipping place of Confucius and eminent scholars of feudal dynasties in Vietnam. Temple of Literature was built in 1070, and it is also the first university of Vietnam. The temple is an ideal attraction for all tourists who want to explore about Vietnam education’s history, it will surely make you excited. 
Exploring unique biodiversity in Cuc Phuong National Park 

Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is the oldest national parks in Vietnam. The park with a rich flora and fauna system is the place where visitors can explore a wide range of second-to-none species. Limestone mountains and vegetation of Cuc Phuong National Park is home to over 2,000 species of plants, 250 species of reptiles and mammals, over 300 species of birds, an interesting place for nature lovers to range over. Cuc Phuong National Park is at its best in dry season (from December to April) when heavy rains have gone through. Visiting Cuc Phuong National Park, tourists should take a trip through the forest to explore caves and admire many species of animals here. That will be an unforgettable memory in your holiday in Vietnam. 
Impressive ancient architecture of Meo King’s Palace 

Hoang A Tuong Palace

Almost travelers coming to Bac Ha in Lao Cai province (in the northwest of Vietnam, near Sapa) never miss to visit Hoang A Tuong Palace. Hoang A Tuong Palace is also known as the castle of "Meo King" (Meo is a group of ethnic people in the northwest of Vietnam). Hoang A Tuong Palace is regarded as the most powerful and mysterious house in Northwest Vietnam in the past. The palace was built in 1914 and completed in 1921. The most distinctive feature of Hoang A Tuong Palace is the combination of Asia and Europe architectural styles with the design of French and Chinese architects. However, European architectural style is more clearly, which is shown in details as laurels motifs embossed on entrances, carved out vaulted railings, elegant pillars, balustrades, round staircase, and tiled hallways. The palace will bring a new experience in trip to Sapa Town and surrounding places. 
Popping in marvelous beaches in Vietnam 

Dreaming scenery at Con Se Tre

The last but most impressive thing in Vietnam holidays is to be immersed in beautiful and sunny beaches in Vietnam. Phu Quoc is a perfect suggestion for all visitors, especially those who love pristine and quiet beaches, while Nha Trang is a good choice for those who love dynamism and excitement. If you are looking for an exotic destination with lots of fun and interesting experiences, Vietnam is a place where you must come. Even if you do not have a clear idea of what you will do during the trip, there is always something wonderful that make you linger when traveling Vietnam.

Top 5 most bewitching venues in Nha Trang

Nha Trang travel has long been famous for numerous interesting sights such as the islands with beautiful and pristine beaches, ancient Cham towers along with typical cuisine of the coastal. Discovering these fascinating tourist attractions in Nha Trang will certainly be one of the unforgettable experiences. Nha Trang is known as one of 29 most beautiful bays in the world. As one of the most indispensable destinations in the journey of discovering Vietnam travel, the charming coastal city has long become the pride of the people in the city; simultaneously, it is familiar tourist venues attracting the large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. Nha Trang city is famous for its gentle golden sandy beaches endlessly stretching, murmuring white waves blending with the gentle sounds of lush casuarina groves. Discovering the must-see famous tourist sites in Nha Trang will certainly be one of the most excellent experiences. 
Doc Let

Doc Let Beach

Far about 50km from Nha Trang to the north on the coastal region in Ninh Hoa, Doc Let is home to white sand dunes stretching with the height of tens of meters along with rows of casuarina separating the land from the sea. Passing the white sand dunes, tourists will set foot on the wonderful rendezvous with smooth sandy shores and the turquoise sea water and hundreds of slapping waves. Behind the sands dunes, tourists will have a chance to admire the beach with flat white sand running along the coastal nearly ten miles. Doc Let has long been one of the impressive tourist attractions in Nha Trang alluring the great number of both domestic and international tourists. The sea water is pure blue with numerous light waves greeting all tourists. It is also fairly close to famous Van Phong Bay. The path from Nha Trang to Doc Let is now extremely convenient. In particular, Doc Let offers resorts, gentle beaches, freshwater swimming pools, hotels and many other services such as restaurants, food stalls, souvenir shops, relaxing pavilions under lush umbrage... attracting numerous tourists for swimming, relaxing and playing water sports. Doc Let deserves as one of the appealing tourist sites in Vietnam tour to Nha Trang attracting tourists. 

Hon Chong Promontory

Hon Chong Promontory

Located right in the city, Hon Chong Promontory is one of the ideal rendezvous for tourists who prefer hiking, admiring beach scenery and relaxing. This area includes two large stone clusters: one located on the shore, the other situated on the sea. They are usually called Hon Chong Promontory (Husband) and Hon Vo Promontory (Wife). Hon Chong is a complex of rocks retaining multi-sized, multi-storey and multi-layered with bizarre shapes stacked together running from the high shore of the sea, which looks like the giant hand placing and creating in a mischievous puzzle game. There are big rocks arranged on the smaller ones creating the unique impressions. The most strange is the presence of the giant hand deeply embedded in the stone which is situated on the large rock as the storey house with the flat surface overlooking the sea. Discovering Hon Chong Promontory is definitely one of the most unforgettable things to do in Nha Trang. 

Po Nagar Cham Towers

Po Nagar temple 

Po Nagar Cham Tower is a tower complex with unique architecture of Cham ethnic minority, which was built and renovated over time and closely situated on the left bank of Cai River - Nha Trang. Po Nagar Cham Towers is typical architectural works of Cham sculpture and architecture having existed for 10 centuries. It is currently home to 4 towers and 2 shrines. The largest tower is the worshiping place of Goddess Po Nagar. Po Nagar Cham Towers is today becoming one of the appealing spiritual tourist sites in Vietnam tour packages to Nha Trang. The Towers are constructed in 813 - 817 by King Harivacman, the King of Champa with the aim of commemorating Mother of the homeland called Ponagar. All of the towers are built of terracotta brick with fairly subtle and perfect techniques. The largest tower consists of 4 floors, each of which retains entrance door relatively elaborately decorated. Here, tourists will have a chance to discover Champa sculpture elaborately carved. In particular, numerous tourists have to show off their surprise when contemplate "pictures" of dancers or boaters ... carved into stone on the outside of the tower's statues. Po Nagar Cham Towers deserves one of the must-see tourist attractions in the journey of exploring Nha Trang tour alluring the large number of tourists. 

Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel

Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel

Far about 10 km from Nha Trang city along National Highway 1 to the west, tourists will encounter Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel - an array of hexagonal-shaped wall with its uneven 6 edges. When completed, Dien Khanh Citadel includes 4 entrance, namely East, West, Tien (South), Hau (North). In 1823, Tien entrance and Hau entrance were filled, there has been thus no trace so far. Currently, Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel only almost intactly stores East gate and West gate. According to old materials, Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel is home to many unique architecture, namely royal palace, flag tower and warehouse. When completed the construction of Dien Khanh, the ancient citadel was under the control of Prince Canh and Da Loc. Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel is worth an attractive tourist sites for tourists who prefer to explore the unique and impressive architecture. 

Kingdom of Swallow

Yen Island

One of the impressive characteristics of Nha Trang tourism is the opportunity to explore the life of swallow. Yen Island (which means Swallow Island in English) is called Du Thuong Cave. This is home of the large number of swallow. Nha Trang has around 800,000 swallow living on its islands. Traveling to Yen Islands, tourists will have a great opportunity to visit Yen Cave and see coral reefs by boat. In addition, tourists also have a great opportunity to visit beautiful landscapes in the islands, conquer Du Ha Mountain with the height of 90 meters, and go swimming. Yen Island deserves to be one of fascinating attractions alluring tourists. Owning beautiful and attractive tourist destinations, Nha Trang is one of top choices to travel when setting foot in Vietnam.

Vietnam Visa News on free entry to Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc nowadays becomes one of the most famous destinations in Vietnam. Therefore, the demand of staying at this island longer is higher when tourists visiting this place. Recently, the Prime Minister has issued a decision on immigration and residency in the island. Thanks to this event, tourists will find easy when dealing with Vietnam visa.

vietnam visa on arrival

According to this decision, foreigners bringing passports for entry and residence in Phu Quoc Island are exempt from visa for temporary stay not exceeding 30 days. In case of foreigners who enter via Vietnam international border gates (including air and sea), stay at the transit area of border gates, and then go to Phu Quoc island, are also exempt from Vietnam visa requirements. Government Decision takes effect from October, 3rd, 2014.

Moreover, when visiting Phu Quoc by your 30-day-entry exemption, you still receive all benefits in this island. By dint of this decision, tourists traveling to Phu Quoc can save their time when finishing their visa process. Thus, they can have chance to visit Phu Quoc at the most wonderful time. In addition, tourism in Phu Quoc is increasingly developed by virtue of this decision. At present, there are many tour companies having plans to exploit Phu Quoc tourism. Thus, tourists will have more chance to travel Phu Quoc and other nearby destinations. Interestingly, this event plays an important part in promulgating and attracting tourists in this island. Coming here, you will not be worried about accommodation or other services. Infrastructure system in Phu Quoc will be expanded and developed to meet the demand of travelers.

To sum up, this decision is really beneficial in developing Vietnam tourism and creates favorable conditions for tourists when completing Visa Vietnam process.

Source: vietnamvisaconsultant.com

Handy Hoi An travel tips

With ancient houses, immense Cua Dai Beach with turquoise water and interesting experiences, Hoi An has been always one of the most fascinating destinations in Vietnam. Owning information and having good preparation for Hoi An travel will will be useful for your trips to the World Heritage's city. 
How to get there 

Hoi An

Hoi An is an ancient and small town of Quang Nam Province, but the ancient town is quite near Da Nang City. Therefore, it is definitely convenient to travel Hoi An after enjoying wonderful time in Da Nang - the worthiest city to live in Vietnam. Traveling by bus, train, or by air to Da Nang and then take a taxi or get on Bus No.01 from Da Nang bus station, or hire a motorbike to approach Hoi An are the best options. Otherwise, from Hue City, there is a tourist bus departing from Hue to Hoi An. By the way of transportation, Vietnam tour packages of Da Nang to Hoi An will be much easier and more convenient. 
Where to stay 

Thanh Binh Riverside

Hotels in Hoi An are abundant. Howerver, Hoi An homestay is more favored by tourists. These homestay service is available near Hoi An Ancient Town. Just from about 300.000 VND (equivalent to about US $14), lovely, large enough and clean houses always welcome tourists from everywhere, along with hospitable local people. Accommodation near Cua Dai Beach is dominated by luxury resorts with fantastic view and atmosphere. Here is suitable for tourists who enjoy traveling for pleasure. 
What to see 

Cham Island

Hoi An Ancient Town is portrayed by unique traditional architectural works with many second-to-none stopovers which are looking forward to tourists' exploration. Japanese Covered Bridge, Quang Dong Assembly Hall (Guangdong Assembly Hall), Phuc Kien Assembly Hall (Fujain Assembly Hall), ancient houses, Hoi An Museum of Trading Ceramics, and Hoi An Museum of Folklore... After a long time of getting around the ancient town, coming over a cafe to allure into the slow pace of life in Hoi An, or exploring small alleys to reach Hoai River are among should-not-miss things to do in Hoi An. In the evening, walking along Hoai River to contemplate ancient houses with shimmering and vivid lanterns, or getting on boat and dropping candle flower on Hoai River, or visiting Nguyen Hoang Night Market must be noted in list of where to go in Hoi An. That will be unforgettable memory of any Vietnam holidays to the ancient town in the Central part of Vietnam. Hiring a bike and experiencing community travel in Tra Que Vegetables Village, Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village... to immerse in local life and explore interesting cultural and traditional customs. Do not miss Cua Dai Beach in the list. Cua Dai Beach - the convergence of three rivers (Thu Bon River, Truong Giang River, and De Vong River) is a fantastic place with turquoise water, white sand and azure sky. Another famous beach in Hoi An is An Bang Beach. An Bang Beach used to be voted as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is a pristine beach with primitive charm and serenity. The beach is often favored by most tourists who love serenity of the sea and fishing life. Meanwhile, Cu Lao Cham Island is an ideal stopover for tourists who adore exploring. The island is about 15km from Cua Dai Beach. It takes about 20 minutes to travel by high-speed boat (about 120,000 VND or nearly US $6) to the island, or about 1 hour to reach the island by boat (about 30,000 VND/pax) departing at 8:00 am from Cua Dai Beach. In the island, there is service of homestay and guest house with convenient facilities. Scenery on the island is beautiful, pristine and charming as Bai Bac, Bai Ong and Bai Xep with white sand strand-shaped rocks. In addition, there are some famous stopovers such as Hai Tang Pagoda and Cham ancient well... 
What to eat 

Cao Lau

Hoi An cuisine is depicted clearly on almost streets in Hoi An Ancient Town. Let's come to Thai Phien Street and Hoi An Market to enjoy delicious and cheap dishes of Cao Lau and Quan Noodle. Ms. Buoi's and Ms. Nga's chicken rice restaurants on Phan Chau Trinh are best places to taste the dish. Coming over street vendor's stalls in the ancient town or near Cam Hoi Bridge to eat a wide range of cake such as dumplings, Vac cake and Dap cake... Ba Le Alley on Tran Hung Dao Street is another must-visit place to explore Hoi An cuisine. In the evening, if tourist walking along Hoai River's bank, do not forget to taste some kinds of sweet soup here. Cua Dai Beach will be an ideal place to enjoy delicacies of seafood. There are many reasonable-price store with fresh and delicious seafood. 
What to buy 

Hoi An Ancient Town

In Hoi An shopping tips, lantern ranks first. It is seen as a typical souvenir in Hoi An. Some big lantern shops are preferred by tourists who come here to order handmade lanterns with colorful and lovely beauty. Having a pair of sandals or dresses made in the fastest time will bring interesting gift for friends and relatives. Green pea cake and chili sauce are good options for gifting. At the end of the tour, do not for get to take the last photo of Hoi An that you are impressed most. 

Top 7 most enchanting bays in Vietnam

If having to look for a venue to get away from the bustle of the cities, the hustling pace of the urban life and enjoy the feelings of absolute harmonizing in nature, nowhere is probably much more appropriate than wonderful bays in Vietnam. It has long become one of the famous brands of Vietnam tourism alluring the great number of both domestic and international tourists. Immersed in peaceful immense scenery among nature, tourists will certainly get the unforgettable impressions. Once setting foot on the following engaging bays in Vietnam, tourists will surely be amazed by the beauty like the fairy tales. 
Halong Bay - Quang Ninh 

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is situated in Northeast Vietnam, which is a part of the west coast of Gulf of Tonkin including the waters of Halong city, Cam Pha town. It is always one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam tour packages. Exploring Halong with thousands of rock islands, tourists seem to be lost in the fairy world petrified here. Halong Bay is home to multi-sized rock islands. Some islets look like someone heading to the mainland - Dau Nguoi Islet (Human Head-shaped Islet); some look like the dragon hovering above the water - Dragon Islet; or two chickens are lovingly playing with each other on the waves - Trong Mai Islet (Fighting Cock Islet)... These majestic rock islands amazingly transform over time and each of viewing angle. It is the unique characteristics that bring Halong Bay to become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam alluring the great number of both domestic and international tourists. Interweaving the rocky islands is spectacular caves such as Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Grotto, Sung Sot Cave, Trinh Nu Cave... They are worth the castles of the Creator in earth. In particular, on 11 November 2011, Halong Bay was officially shortlisted seven new world natural wonders organized by New7Wonders Organization. It is diversified rock islands, bewitching natural landscapes along with majestic caves that bring Halong Bay closer to international tourists. 
Lang Co Bay - Hue

Lang Co Bay

Lang Co town, Phu Loc district (Thua Thien - Hue) is the land rich in potential thanks to charming nature and romantic scenery. Hai Van Pass is the convergence of the stunning mountains and waters with mountain ranges stretching into the edge of the sea. Below is calm Lang Co Beach almost pristine with blue fresh water. Many tourists setting foot on Hue in Vietnam tours and immersing in the scenery at Lang Co say that "Lang Co is much more beautiful than ink-wash painting". This is the 3rd bay in Vietnam, after Halong Bay and Nha Trang Bay named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world. In particular, Lang Co town has become more robust since Hai Van Tunnel started its construction. Currently, Lang Co Bay has officially become the 30th member of Worldbays Club. 
Nha Trang Bay - Khanh Hoa
 

Nha Trang Bay

Nha Trang Bay is the member of the Club of the most beautiful bays in the world (Worldbays Club). Along with Halong Bay, Nha Trang Bay is the Vietnam's second bay honored as one of the beautiful bays in the world. As the 2nd largest bay of Khanh Hoa Province (after Van Phong Bay), Nha Trang Bay is the appealing tourist complex, one of attractive Vietnam destinations strongly alluring numerous both domestic and international tourists. The bay is situated in the center of Khanh Hoa province shielded thanks to19 multi-sized islands. Nha Trang Bay retains approximately 500km2 wide without big waves. Nha Trang Bay is also home to nearly ten Salangane Islands creating the unique tourist complex attracting tourists. Nha Trang Bay is not only famous for its gentle waves, blue - clean - fresh beaches but also home to many famous scenic spots such as Hon Chong Promontory, Tru Beach. Furthermore, Hon Tre Island, Bich Dam, Hon Mun Island, Hon Tam Island are the tourist addresses alluring the great number of tourists both at home and abroad. Especially, Hon Mun Island Nha Trang Bay retains the highest biological diversity with 350 species of reef corals accounting for 40% of the world. In July 2003, along with Halong Bay, Nha Trang Bay was officially accredited and ranked as one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world. 
Ninh Van Bay - Nha Trang 

Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa

Ninh Van Bay - a beautiful small island located in the complex of Nha Trang Bay is situated in Hon Heo Peninsula, Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa Province. It is called island commune because there is no road here. It will take about 18 minutes by speed boats from Nha Trang City. Pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise sea water and the fascinating coral reefs are the unique highlights attracting tourists to Ninh Van. It is home to small wooden houses adjacent to the edge of the coast, on the rocks or angling on the hills... Just a few steps, tourists are able to set foot on the sea to feel the sweet taste of the sea or simply play with blue and cool water. All leaves special impressions with tourists firstly coming here, one of the most amazing beaches in Vietnam. 
Vinh Hy Bay - Ninh Thuan 

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan

Far about 42 km from Phan Rang City center - Cham towers to the northeast, Vinh Hy Bay is situated in Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District (Ninh Thuan Province). Vinh Hy Bay is surrounded by mountains with amazing caves, fresh natural climate, especially the blue waters that tourists can clearly contemplate shoals of anchovies swimming around the boats. In particular, taking tourists to conquer Vinh Hy Bay are the cruise ships designed extremely unique. The bilge is made from a kind of transparent glass. Tourists sitting on the ship can comfortably admire the colorful coral reefs beneath the ocean. In addition, Vinh Hy Marine Preserved Area houses 307 rare and specious species of coral reefs including 50 species newly discovered in Vietnam. Tourists can participate in scuba diving tour to witness the colorful coral reefs. 
Xuan Dai Bay - Phu Yen 

Xuan Dai Bay in Phu Yen

Far about 45km from Tuy Hoa City - Phu Yen Province under Highway 1A to the North, Xuan Dai Bay appears as an ink-wash painting. The bay is formed by the mountain range running into the sea with the length of approximately 15km. The unique characteristics of Xuan Dai Bay is the untouched smooth clean sands. More impressive is Binh Sa Beach, also known as Dai (Long) Beach. Looking from the sea, Dai Beach looks like the shiny white silk 5 km long running along the coconut groves, pine forests and hills. Ranked in the nomination list of the most beautiful bays in the world, Xuan Dai Bay is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Phu Yen. 
Vung Ro Bay - Phu Yen 

Vung Ro Bay in Phu Yen

Located adjacent the edge of Deo Ca mountain range, Vung Ro, a small bay but extremely beautiful is situated in Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa District, Phu Yen Province. The bay is the natural boundary on sea between Phu Yen province and Khanh Hoa province. Vung Ro Bay retains 1,640 ha wide of waters with 12 small beaches owning charming scenery and fascinating landscapes. In particular, Vung Ro is home to the colorful coral reefs, which is suitable for fishing, swimming or scuba diving. Along with other wonderful Vietnam bays, Vung Ro Bay displays its significant contribution to promote the image of Vietnam travel closer to international tourists.