Flamingo Dai Lai Resort discounts 40% Holiday Summer Package

Flamingo Dai Lai Resort discounts 40 percentage of Holiday Summer Package when customers come here and stay for more than three days. Here, guests will be served with the best incentives from modern entertainment center to luxury accomodation.

Dai Lai Resort discounts

The Holiday Summer Package Flamingo Dai Lai Resort will be applied to guests who come here and stay at one of Flamingo villas from Sundays to Mondays, or stay from the third day. The Holiday Summer Package is a special product of Flamingo Dai Lai Resort this summer. Customers can choose to accommodate at luxury villas such as Hilltop Deluxe Villa, Lakeview Premium Villa, Bach Thanh, Do Quyen, and Anh Vu with the rates just from 2.99 million dong varying from types of villa. In addition, when enjoying the package, customers will be free other interesting services at the resort such as using sports bike, four-season swimming pool, sauna, 1-hour kayaking, using tennis course, and golf course...

Dai Lai Resort lake view

Flamingo Dai Lai is one of the best resorts in Vietnam having unique landscapes, and synchronized utility system with the rise in the value of service. This year, many high-quality services are put into business such as the biggest four-season swimming pool in Northern Vietnam and unique golf courses... Flamingo Resort Dai Lai has the total area of 1.23 million square meters, including 4 peninsula, 2 insland, 10 jungles, 5 hills, and pine forests, Dai Lai Lake, 3-kilometer beach, central lake, and streams. The resort is located in the Kunming - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Quang Ninh economic corridor, about 33 minute drive from Hanoi capital, and about 15 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport. The marine coastal ecosystem and amazing landscape of the resort create a wonderful vacation spot with serene green space and a luxury life amid the nature. The resort possesses an interesting natural landscapes with seven hills, six forests, 5-km space adjacent to the water, four peninsulas, three streams, two central lakes, and one bird island.

Dai Lai Resort - Lakeview villa

In addition, Flamingo Dai Lai Resort in Hanoi has a four-season entertainment center, modern Flamingo Dai Lai golf course, a series of luxury restaurants serving typical meals around the world. Besides, customers can enjoy barbecues outside their villas, on the grass fieldn, and near the pool... The resort has modern services of entertainment and health center. In the period of 2015 - 2016, the resort will finish the large entertainment center, including a cinema, children amusement park, library, night club, bar, wine cellar, shopping mall, and modern health center. Also, this year, the biggest tourist wharf in Vietnam, underwater sports park will be completed.

Flamingo Villas will bring a wonderful experience to customers. Enjoy an enormous natural space along with a wide range of opulent services at the resort will be an unforgettable moment in during your Vietnam holidays. Flamingo also attracts customers by its opening design bring all the nature to your space, and creating a relaxing atmosphere to the owner. Here is an ideal destination for relaxation after a hardworking week. All interior furniture is meticulously chosen to bring the best comfort to customers. The harmonic combination of the nature and scenery of architecture and luxury service helps Flamingo receive more attention from customers.

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Tips on travel Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan Vietnam

Vinh Hy – “Halong Bay” of Central Vietnam

Vinh Hy Bay

By dint of winding roads and turquoise waters, Vinh Hy Bay is considered Halong Bay of Central Vietnam. The bay still remains unspoiled due to its proximity to the Nui Chua National Park. Vinh Hy captivates travelers with what the nature bestowed. Not having various and unique limstone floating on sea surface like Halong Bay in Northern Vietnam, Vinh Hy Bay is seen as one of bays possessing the most beautiful scenery in Vietnam. Recently, the bay is becoming popular in Vietnam travel to untouched destinations.

When to travel Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay

Summer is an ideal time to depart for Vietnam tour packages to Vinh Hy Bay. It is not suggested to travel from October to December, as during the time, Vinh Hy Bay is not at its best. Otherwise, weekends are good choices; yet, the traveling expenses here might be higher than on normal days. In the rest months of year, Vinh Hy Bay will be an ideal choice for any one who adore to find peace in mind and explore new experience.

How to get to Ninh Thuan

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan

Available means of transportation to Ninh Thuan are private car, coach, train, and plane. It is easy to book train tickets at any station having Thong Nhat Train (North-East Train) to Thap Cham Station in Ninh Thuan. From the station, taxis are always ready to enter Phan Rang City center. Traveling by road (private car or coach) is suggested for those who are enjoy Ho Chi Minh City tours and want to vary their Vietnam tours. In Ho Chi Minh City, all you need is taking time to reach East Station, buying ticket (150,000vnd), and then arriving Phan Rang Station. Ninh Thuan is a south central coast province, it is near Nha Trang City which has one of the most important airports in Vietnam. If traveling by plane, it is easy to book flights to Nha Trang from major cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

How to get to Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan

There are three ways to reach Vinh Hy Bay about 42km from Phan Rang City: motorbike rental, bus, and taxi. Tourists can hire a motor-taxi with two helmets, price between 130,000 VND - 150,000 VND per day, extra fee will be added if renting overnight. From Phan Rang City, passing Tri Thuy Bridge and then No. 702 provincial road to the northeast of Ninh Thuan will lead to Vinh Hy Bay. One side of the road is an amazing scenery of coastal line, while another is portrayed by a serene landscapes. Vinh Hy Bay appears beautifully with turquoise waters, and it is spotted by colorful boats of local fishermen. Another path leading to Vinh Hy Bay is from My Thanh Bridge (Cam Ranh City - Nha Trang). Travelers drive along Nuoc Ngot Road. By this way, there are no meadows on one side of the route; in stead, it is various-shaped mountains and aspen tree on large sandy fields.

If traveling by bus, remember there is one trip running every 30 minutes. Apart from more economical than traveling by motorbikes, traveling by bus makes those who are not familiar with driving for long journey less nervous. If not departing from Phan Rang bus station, travelers can take buses at stops along the road to Vinh Hy. It takes about 1 hours and 15 minutes to approach Vinh Hy Bay. If traveling by taxi, there are some reputable taxi brands in Phan Rang such as Ngoc Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Mai Linh.

Where to stay in Vinh Hy Bay

In Vinh Hy Bay, there are many cheap hotels, just rating from 200,000VND per double room. Travelers as backpackers can bring rents along to make camps at smooth sandy beaches and stay overnight.

What to do in Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan

There are many various things to do in Vinh Hy Bay such as renting boat to see coral reef and diving. At the wharf, there are two choices. If you are traveling in a group of 2-8 people, it is necessary to combine with other group to full a boat. Each people pay 60,000VND for the service. If you are traveling in a big group, it is suggested to hire an entire boat. The price is from 600,000 VND. The glass-bottom boats will take tourists to the wonderful natural coral reef reserve. Then, the boat leads to Ba Dien Beach or Bai Coc Beach. That will be a funny moment and experience if having time to climb high stones with different strange shapes.

Shopping in Phan Rang City

Bau Truc ceramics-Ninh Thuan

By virtue of favorable conditions of soil, one of the most valuable specialties in Phan Rang is grapeful. Grape wines, grape jelly, and raisins are the unique specialties of this land. Garlic and apples here are so tasty. In addition, visitors can find all kinds of dried seafood and fish sauce. In particular on fresh seafood, Phan Rang seafood is famous for blue crab with very sweet and tasty meat, fresh lobster, squid, and snails... Also, shrimp and squid in Ninh Thuan are very fresh and tasty. Souvenirs for family and friends after the trip will be unique and delicate fabrics, clothes, and bags, or delicate and tricky bracelets made of marine materials. These things are also found in Phan Rang Market. Brocade products can be purchased at My Nghiep Brocade Weaving Village, about 10 km from Phan Rang City. The tour to Vinh Hy Bay will be defintely a new and interesting experience in Vietnam holidays.

Vietnam Online Shopping Day 2015 to be held on December 4th

The most important ecommerce event in Vietnam this year - Online Friday is expected to attract 2,500 enterprises in Vietnam, providing 15,000 promotions with the total revenue of 500 billion dong.

Vietnam Online Shopping

On 16 July, Information Technology and Ecommerce Department (Under Ministry of Industry and Trade) coordinated with relevant units to organize a press conference on conducting Vietnam Online Shopping Day which will take place on 4 December. As planned, OnlineFriday 2015 will have the participation of more than 2,500 enterprises. The total revenue is 500 billion dong (about US $25 million). Vietnam Online Friday 2015 will welcome registration on the official site: www.onlinefriday.vn.

The Online Friday 2015 will be held on the first Friday of December (4 December), which brings a chance for consumers to enjoy big sales. After the registering period, thousands of promotions will convergence on OnlineFriday.vn. All is ready for the biggest Shopping Day in Vietnam. Apart from promotions used to applied in the first program (December 2014) such as free delivery, big sales, golden moment promotions, and gifting..., Vietnam consumers have more chances to get many incentives with online payment such as cash-back 20% when paying by card, and free online register. With an upgraded system, customers can compare and evaluate promotion of businesses, exchange and claim dissatisfactions.

Online shopping

Besides the official program held on 4/12, a series of events will be organized for the state authorities, enterprises and experts to discuss hot issues on present-day e-commerce as Start-up investments, build online consumer confidence, e-commerce applications on mobile, and digital travel... In particular, to promote ecommerce in Vietnam on mobile platforms, enhance benefits for consumers shopping and expand branding opportunities for businesses in Vietnam, this year's program will have Autumn Shopping Day held on Friday 28 August. This will be highlight of these events towards Onlin Shopping Day 2015.

From now, enterprises can access the site onlinefriday.vn to register two programs. To take the online shopping activity closer to consumers, the Online Shopping Day in 2015 will be held offline events associated with online activities. With the involvement of the electronics business and large online supermarkets, consumers can shop and interact with businesses at the offline events with many unique promotions such as free shipping, discount shock, golden hour promotions, gifts...

shopping ecommerce in Vietnam

In particular, this year's program will have Autumn Shopping Day held on Friday 28 August. This will be highlight of these events towards Online Shopping Day 2015. Also at the press conference, the organizers have announced a Logo Design Contest OnlineFriday.VN (held from 16 July to 31July 2015) with total prize of 50 million dong, of which cash was donated to 20 million dong for the first prize, the individual votes prize is 10 million dong. This is a practical activity to search and honor ideas of businesses and community in designing the official logo, brand identity for online shopping day which is approved by the government to be held annually. Online shopping day took place for the first time in December 2014 with the participation of 1,000 enterprises. The units received 160,000 orders in total, and 3.2 times higher than usual. Sales in a day was worth 154 billion dong (equivalent to US $ 7.5 million), 2.5 times higher the normal turnover. Best-selling products are technology goods, fashion and household items, accounting for over 80% of total orders.

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Vietnam Airlines cheap flights to South East Asia just from 9USD

Countries in South East Asia become popular tourist destinations with attractive untouched landscapes to bustling cities and featured culture and cuisine. Acknowledging that the new traveling trend in the world to the South East Asia is on the rise, many airlines launch a series of promotions on cheap flights to South East Asia. Vietnam Airlines is not an exception. To serve outbound tourism as well as inbound tours to Vietnam more and more, Vietnam Airlines ticket promotion on routes to countries in South East Asia is kicked off with the airfare just from 9USD. The validity of travel is from 05 September 2015 to 07 February 2016. The validity of ticketing is from 13 July to 31 July 2015.

Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines cheap flights to South East Asia is applied to flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Yanghon, and Jakarta. Flights from Hanoi to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Singapore, Yangon have airfares just from 29USD. Tickets from Hanoi to Yangon and from Saigon to Jakarta rate from 19USD. Vietnam Airlines airfares from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur is just from 9USD. Please note that, the fares are excluded from taxes and fees. This promotion is not applied on weekends and holidays.

Vietnam Airlines B777

To possess a cheap Vietnam Airlines tickets to South East Asian countires, it is not just choosing a right time to book flights, considering destinations, selecting right airline, but also “clicking” fast during promotional periods. Please contact us for further information and support to get the best tickets!
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FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort put into operation

FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort, the biggest resort in North Vietnam, has been put into operation along with many various luxury services. The atmosphere in Thanh Hoa City and Sam Son Beach is more exciting than ever in the opening ceremony of the resort.

FLC Samson Beach

FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort is one of the best resorts in Vietnam as well as the biggest one in northern part. To people in Sam Son in particular and Thanh Hoa in general, during the days, the delight is increased when the operation of the resort is put into. Main streets of Thanh Hoa City and roads to Sam Son Beach become more bustling and exciting with motor shows, roadshows, and street music bands. Along with street parades, FLC Group in Vietnam - Investor of FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort also coordinated with other agencies and departments of Thanh Hoa Province to hold a variety of activities to celebrate the opening ceremony this tourist complex with FLC Tennis, dance performances and special music performances in the square of East - West Avenue.

The official opening ceremony of FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort is one of the most important events of Thanh Hoa in the National Tourism Year 2015. To celebrate this event, and contribute to creating vibrant festive atmosphere for Sam Son Beach Resort, the province proposed Prime Minister for performing fireworks. FLC Group jointly with Thanh Hoa Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports, agencies and related units also planned to use the infrastructure of the resort to organize other major events in the framework of the National Tourism Year 2015 as Hanoi Tourism Week in Thanh Hoa.

beach front villa in FLC Samson

From the opening of the summer tourist season 30 April 2015, tourists have flocked to Sam Son unprecedentedly. Beach at the end of Ho Xuan Huong Street is the place where the project of FLC Group never as crowded as the last two months and is getting more crowded and popular. The area in front of FLC Sam Son Resort becomes one of the best place for taking photos and facebook check-in. In the evening, the area is the convergence of young people to come to sightsee and take photos. In the year, Sam Son has more delights as welcoming the National Tourism Year 2015 and owning the biggest resort in Northern Vietnam - FLC Samson Beach & Gold Resort. That is also the reason why tourists flocking to Thanh Hoa more than ever.

Actually, besides the effect of "double delight", FLC Sam Son Resort is directly creating a festive atmosphere for traveling Sam Son Beach. In late May and early June, at FLC Resort, there were many consecutive events with the participation of thousands of people. That is the opening sales of FLC Residences Villas Samson and launching ceremony of FLC Thanh Hoa Football Club. The attractiveness of the coastal villas of FLC Residences Samson with policies on gratitude to customers of up to 888 million / unit on the occasion of opening FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort with services of 5-star facilities like golf and spa. Sam Son is forecasted to increasingly busy in the coming time, especially when its opening on 11 July 2015. According to the information of FLC Group, the number of invitee reached over 2,000 people.

Fusion Resort in FLC Samson

he organizing committee said that FLC Sam Son would take place with the same number of guests. After that, the complex will officially welcome first delegations of guests to the À la carte hotel, including the delegation of officers, engineering of FPT Group. The luxury villas of Fusion have welcomed guests from 2 months; rooms continue to be fully occupied. According to Serenity Holdings - the management unit of Fusion Resort and À la carte Hotel in FLC Sam Son, the number of guests as of now is occupying all room for the year 2015. With these effects are created, the FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort of over 200 hectares with a total investment of 5,500 billion dong is proving  its role as a push for the change of Thanh Hoa, also proved correct investment decisions of FLC Group, and contributed to the development of tourism in Thanh Hoa.

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Vietnam Airlines tickets Hanoi - Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang ancient capital is considered one of the most fascinating and peaceful in South East Asia. With Vietnam Airlines flights to Luang Prabang, visitors will have the opportunity to feel the tranquil scenery, ancient houses, beautiful peninsulas adjacent to Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, the monks begging for alms in the morning and the gentle smile of Laotians. Luang Prabang is really a paradise for those who love nature, pure mediation and want to escape from the dust, lust, hatred, delusion of the life.

Luang Prabang

Currently, Vietnam Airlines is operating 2 flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang every day with the rate from USD 150. Therefore, visitors can easily book flights to Luang Prabang with different times and fares.

Luang Prabang owns the most diverse landscapes of northern Laos and still preserves and conserves the traditional cultures the best in Laos. Nature has endowed this peaceful land the great sceneries, surrounded by mountains higher than 700m above the sea level between the confluence of Nam Khan River and Mekong River.

Today, Luang Prabang is one of the most attractive destinations of Laos recognized as the world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1995. Booking Vietnam Airlines tickets Hanoi-Luang Prabang and setting foot in this beautiful city, visitors will be fascinated by the tranquil space, poetic beauty of landscape mixed with the magnificence and splendor of the temples, the trees and flowers along the roadside and even the monks with yellow shirt following somebody's footsteps to beg for alms on the streets.

Wat Xieng Thong:  Located in the end of Sakkarin Street, close to the confluence of Mekong River and Nam Khan River, Wat Xieng Thong is known as the most important temple in Luang Prabang ancient capital. This temple was built in 1560 under the reign of King Setthathirat. Its gate overlooks Mekong River - the river has long attached to the land and the lives of the people in the country of Million Elephants.

Wat Xieng Thong own a large campus with many large and small works as  a main temple in the classical architectural style of Luang Prabang with three-storey roof facing the ground; Tripitaka built in 1828; tower hanging drum (1961); a small temple with the Reclining Buddha and several smaller buildings scattered. The famous Buddha statue of Xieng Thong was once displayed in Paris Museum in 1931, then was kept in Vientiane and returned Luang Prabang in 1964.

In addition, Wat Xieng Thong is famous for murals depicting the story of Buddha, made by Mosaic art. On major holidays of the year, Xieng Thong becomes busy and bustling with thousands of tourists flocking to the temple to contemplate the true golden Buddha statue or to participate in Buddha bathing ceremony.

Pak Ou: Located in the north of Luang Prabang, visitors can come to Pak Ou cave by boat or road transportation. This cave is well-known for small wooden Buddha statue on the cliff. Buddha statues in Pak Ou cave are relatively diverse, expressing the different forms of the Buddha.

Phou Si Mountain: is an ideal place to admire the panoramic view of Luang Prabang. In Lao language, Phou means mountain and Si means color. This mountain is about 80m high with more than 300 steps leading up the mountain made of bricks with the airy spaces for visitors. On Phou Si top is 20-meter-high Chom Si tower with a hall worshiping Buddha, a Buddha statue weighing about 50kg and so many other beautiful statues with gentle face, long slender fingers and Naga snake head.

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Should not miss cities in Vietnam travel

Vietnam – an amazingly exotic and utterly captivating possesses a breathtaking natural beauty with incredible natural and cultural heritages that quicky becomes addictive. In Vietnam tours from north to south, each time dropping by cities in Vietnam is a new, unique and surprising experience. Such cities as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Nha Trang, or Dalat... are really worth visiting at any time during a year.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City has been also known as Pearl of Far East for a long time. It is the most bustling and developed city in Vietnam where there are many mysterious things to discovered. Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is the biggest economic, political, and cultural center in Southern Vietnam. This is a large tourism center with famous historical relics and museums recording imprints of the resistance wars against French and American. Among 11 most famous museums in Ho Chi Minh City, War Remnants Museum is the best one. Besides, there are architectural works built in the colonial period satisfying the traveling desire of tourists in Saigon tours such as the City Hall, Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Nha Rong Wharf, Ben Thanh Market, and Independence Palace... Recently, such modern architectures as Diamond Plaza, Bitexco Financial Tower, and Saigon Trade Center beautify the city. In the outskirts of the city, there are famous Ho Chi Minh City attractions such as Cu Chi Tunnels, Can Gio Mangrove Forest, and Thu Duc Stork Garden.

Hanoi

Hanoi Capital

Hanoi seems to be the first destination in any Vietnam tour packages. Hanoi - the Capital of Vietnam is the biggest political center of the country. Despite of some claims about services, Hanoi has been one of destinations where tourists want to come once in a life time. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a long-lasting traditional, historical and cultural city. Hanoi Old Quarter and Imperial Citadel appeal tourists with their ancient beauty, traditinal craft streets, and outstanding historical sites such as Temple of Literature. Meanwhile, modern architectures as Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel are seen as a symbol of the French occupation in Vietnam. The French street is portrayed by Hanoi Opera House and One Pillar Pagoda which are must-visit attractions in Hanoi. Other relics and attractions in Hanoi are Ho Chi Min Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, West Lake, Perfume Pagoda, and famous museums such as Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Da Nang

Da Nang City

Da Nang is one of the most favorite tourism city to both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam travel. Apart from the beauty of majestic mountains, rivers, and sea, Da Nang satisfies tourists by amazing dishes, delicious seafood, and developed infrastructural system. Da Nang is one of 20 cleanest cities in the world. Located in the South Central Vietnam, Da Nang terrain is characterized by mountains, plains, and sea. Famous tourist attractions in Da Nang are Ba Na Hills, My Khe Beach, and Fantasy Park - the biggest one one in Asia. In addition, Da Nang has many wonderful landscapes such as Hai Van Pass, Son Tra Peninsula, and Marble Mountains. Furthermore, Da Nang is also surrounded by three World Cultural Heritages as Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary. Annually, Da Nang often holds International Fireworks Competition which attracts a large number of tourists all over the world.

Dalat

Truc Lam

Dalat is dubbed a miniature Paris, a foggy city, love city, city of flowers, or pine city. The city is bestowed by the nature with moderate climate. The city has been always a favorite choice of local and international tourists. Dalat is the capital of Lam Dong Province, in Central Highlands Vietnam. With the height of 1,500 meters over the sea level, Dalat is an ideal place to take rest and enjoy holidays in Vietnam. Dalat City is well-known for attractions as Love Valley, Than Tho Lake, and Elephant Waterfall... The present-day Dalat is no longer untouched. Top points of interest in Dalat todays are Lang Biang Mountain, Bao Dai Palace, Tran Le Xuan Castle, Truc Lam Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake, and Dalat Station...

Nha Trang

NhaTrang Beach

Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province is the heaven on earth as well as one of the most interesting destinations in Vietnam. The city not just entices tourists by charming beaches, pristine islands, and spectacular bays, but also sophisticated French architectures and famous delicacies. Nha Trang City is the most famous beach city in Vietnam. Beaches in Nha Trang belong to coastal areas of Nha Trang Bay, Hon Tre Island, Hon Tam Island, Hon Mun Island, and Hon Chong Promontory which are stunning attractions in Nha Trang City. Nha Trang also puts tourist insight of Champa relics as Po Nagar Cham Towers, and inner city's famous tourist sites such as Dam Market, Long Hoa Pagoda, Mountain Church, and Cau Da Palace (Bao Dai Palace). In Nha Trang, tourists also have a chance to join outstanding Nha Trang Sea Festival with diverse entertainment activities.

Vung Tau

Ho Coc beach

Vung Tau City is a peninsula belonging to Ba Ria Vung Tau province, about 125km from Ho Chi Minh City. Tourists can coming here by bus, submarine or motorbike. Vung Tau has many beautiful beaches such as Bai Truoc Beach, Bai Sau Beach, Bai Giua Beach, Bai Ho Coc Beach, O Quan Beach, Long Hai Beach, and Bai Dau Beach. Here, tourists can take as many photos as they possible to make a marvelous photo collection, and enjoy seafood. Vung Tau is one of most visited beach cities in Vietnam. Bai Sau Beach in the city is often chosen to enjoy by most travelers. In addition, Vung Tau has famous attractions such as Jesus Christ's Statue and Sakyamuni Statue... along with some famous festive events of Nghinh Ong Festival and Dinh Co Festival.

Phan Thiet

Mui Ne Beach

Phan Thiet has many beautiful attractions, especially Mui Ne beaches. Mui Ne is also the place where there are more tourists coming to than other places in Phan Thiet. Tourists coming to Mui Ne are from all over the world, especially Russia. It is easy to recognize via instruction signs in Vietnamese - Russian. Phan Thiet is a beach city as well as the economic and cultural center of Binh Thuan Province. With such famous attractions as Mui Ne, Mui Ke Ga, Phan Thiet is an ideal destination for all tourists, especially those who adore beaches. In addition, inner Phan Thiet City, there is a Western street with featured European cultural space. Some other well-known attractions in Phan Thiet are Ong Hoang Pavilion, Mong Cam's House, Mui Ne Sand Dunes, Mui Ne Fishing Village, Cham towers, and Ta Cu Mountain…

These should-not-miss cities in Vietnam are top choices of tourists when traveling Vietnam. These cities are not just famous for stunning natural lanscapes and seascapes, but also a long-lasting traditional features reflecting via architectural works and daily life of locals. Gradually becoming one of top popular destinations in the world, Vietnam will be a worthy choice at any time.

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9 caves in Quang Binh appealing tourists

As for the geographical and climatic features, along with the formation of resident community in the process of social development over the time, Quang Binh has possessed a system of attractive and diverse natural tourist values. The province is captivating a large number of tourists in Vietnam travel, especially who adore adventuring caves in Quang Binh. At present, the most famous cave in the province is Son Doong Cave which is praised widely around the world for its outstanding beauty and values. Yet, the expenses to explore the cave is not suitable to ordinary travelers. Therefore, there are some alternative caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang tours to satisfy the adventuring desire of these travelers that suggested by AloTrip as follows.

Phong Nha Cave

Phong Nha Cave

Phong Nha Cave is located in the limestone area of Ke Bang in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District of Quang Binh Province. It is about 50km to the Northwest of Dong Hoi City. Phong Nha Cave is dubbed as the second best cave in Vietnam. It is protected by tropical jungles. From Son River, it takes about 30 minutes to approach Phong Nha Cave. With the length of 7,729 meters, the depth of 83 meters, and the height of 50 meters, along with many smaller caves such as Bi Ki Cave, Tien Cave, and Cung Dinh Cave. This is the wet cave with waters running underground and featured stalactites. It is said that these stalactites make the featured characteristics of Phong Nha Cave.

Tien Son Cave

Stalagmites-Tien Son Cave

Tien Son Cave (also known as Dry Cave) is one of the most magnificent caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang tourist complex. Road to Tien Son winds over halfway up the mountain. Tien Son Cave entrance is about 1,000m from Phong Nha Cave on the height of 200m. The entrance of Tien Son Cave is about 1,000 meters from Phong Nha Cave's entrance. Tien Son Cave was discovered in 1935. Initially, the cave was called Tien Cave (Fairy Cave) as its mysterious and fairy beauty. And, Phong Nha is the wet cave, while Tien Son is dry cave. The length of Tien Son Cave is 980 meters. Despite of not connecting each other, Tien Son Cave and Phong Nha Cave are parts of the entire cave system. Tien Son Cave is regarded as the castle of stalactites with thousands of colorful stalactites.

Paradise Cave

Wooden staircases

Dubbed the "underground palace", Paradise Cave is one of the most magnificent and fanciful wonders over the world. Thien Duong Cave lies in the heart of the World Natural Wonder - Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. The cave belongs to ancient karst terrain dated back 350 - 400 million years ago. Paradise Cave is situated in Km 16, far about 4km from the edge of the west branch of Ho Chi Minh trail in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. It is far about 70 km from tyhe Dong Hoi city center to the northwest. Thien Duong Cave is about 25km from Phong Nha Cave. It is convenient to travel between two caves.

Dark Cave

Son River 

Dark Cave was discovered for a long time ago. During American resistance war, the cave used to be the shelter of soldiers and locals. In 1992, the British Caving Association surveyed, mapped, and measured Dark Cave with the length of 5,558m, the depth of 80m, and the height of 50m. The Dark Cave has an outstanding beauty. The appearance of Dark Cave does not match its name. The light from outside enters the cave through stone cliffs, reflects on water surface. All creates a wonderful picture of this cave. Travlers in Vietnam tours to Quang Binh will have

Thuy Cung Cave

Thuy Cung Cave is one of most visited attractions in Phong Nha Ke Bang. To reach Thuy Cung Cave, travelers have to pass immense grass field to approach Dau Rai primitive jungle with hundreds of big old trees. Then, walking to Tien Stream on backwards to Nuoc Lan Cave, travelers reach the back entrance of Dark Cave. With specialized devices provided by Phong Nha Ke Bang tourist center, travelers can easy to explore over 500m of unspoiled Nuoc Lan Cave. After coming back the entrance, travelers have a chance to enjoy the lunch with local dishes of wild vegetables, grilled fish and meat... From Nuoc Lan Cave, travel walk to Thuy Cung Cave where there is a stunning color of water. After one night camping at Thuy Cung Cave, in the early morning, travelers have an opportunity to admire the dawn in Sinh Ton Valley (Survival Valley) of more than 2000ha, surrounded by majestic limestones, and vast primitive forest.

Tam Co Cave

Tam Co Cave is situated in Tan Trach Commune of Bo Trach District in Quang Binh. It is about 55km from Dong Hoi City to the northwest. The cave is the evidence of great contribution of youth volunteers in American resistance war. The story of Tam Co Cave (Eight Ladies Cave) is dolorous. Many tourists coming here and hearing about the story of eight young female volunteers burst into tear when listening from the tour guide.

Tu Lan Cave

Magnificent scenery

Tu Lan Cave is located in Tan Hoa village, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh. Tu Lan Cave is about 70km from Phong Nha Cave to the northwest. Tu Lan has 08 smaller caves. It was found in 2009. In 2012, more four vallyes were discovered. The system of Tu Lan Cave includes the main cave - Tu Lan Cave and auxiliary caves, namely Song Cave, Uoi Cave, Chuot (Mouse) Cave, Hung Ton Cave, Kim Cave, Tu Lan Cave, Ken cave and To Mo Cave. The cave system of Tu Lan is still untouched and hides in itself many secretes of the nature in the heart of limestones, underground river, and endless waterfalls. To contemplate what the Mother of Nature created, tourists have to pass rough routes and catch many difficulties. With the magical beauty of stalactites and mysterious underground river, along with the pristine beauty of forest, the scenery will be saved in mind once coming here.

Hang En Cave

Hang En Cave

Coming to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, tourists will have a chance to admire the majesty of the third biggest cave in the world. More interestingly, the time to explore Hang En Cave is 2 days 1 night. Here is an ideal stopover for those who love adventures but do not have much time. En Cave has a total length of 1,645m with three entrances. Hang En Cave was voted as one of the most spectacular caves in the world by National Geographic. The most special feature of Hang En Cave is the separate ecosystem and climate, along with a beautiful river, which will bring a unique experience to tourists.

Son Doong Cave

Son Doong Cave

Son Doong Cave, located deeply in Phong Nha Ka Bang National Park for millions of years, is the biggest cave in the world. After being discovered in 2009, Son Doong Cave triggered the curiosity of global tourists coming here to explore and admire. Son Doong Cave has the length of about 5km, the height of 200m, and the wide of 150m. According to Conde Nast Traveler, the cave can occupy a big house in Manhattan, US equivalent to a 40-floor building. Inside the cave, there is a separate ecosystem formed by the sunlight from ceiling holes and clouds. The stalagmites in Son Doong Cave reach the height of nearly 80m. The lime stones sized baseballs scatter throughout the cave floor. The spectacular underground scenery shows that there are many beautiful landscapes in the world to discovery.

There are several ways to travel to Quang Binh: by road, train, and plane. At present, tourists can easily to take direct flights to Quang Binh from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, and then travel by road to Phong Nha Ke Bang. To seek flights to Quang Binh, it is recommended to visit AloTrip official site (AloTrip.com) for further information, not just about flights to Quang Binh, but also other useful and up-to-date information about Vietnam tourism such as visa and tours...

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Vietnam Airlines tips for passengers traveling with children

Bring enough diapers, clothes, drinks, toys for your children, you might avoid for yourself and others feeling uncomfortable because your children cry during the long flights.

Vietnam Airlines flight

1.  Necessary things

If you travel with children and infant by air, Vietnam Airways advised you should bring more snacks, milk, toys and especially diapers. Though you baggage can be heavier than normal baggage, they will need when the flight is delayed, prolonged or has crash. You certainly do not want to imagine the scene of impatiently waiting and hug a child who is screaming and need changing diapers while you have exhausted diapers. In addition, you should bring clothes to replace for children and yourselves in case children belch or vomit.

2. Washcloth

Not only do you bring tissue and paper, but you also should bring a washcloth. It will be useful when your children vomit on the flight and you have to clean it.  

3. Additional fee for leg-room

Leg-room is almost the most necessary thing if you have to hold the child in your lap during the flight. The free space underneath is convenient for placing bags of diapers, formula and items necessary for your children. However, VN Airlines recommends you should buy a separate seat for children over 2 years old on the long flights.

4. Batteries for electronic devices

You can watch TV or read newspaper if your mobile is out of battery when traveling alone. But when traveling with children, you should fully charge for all technology products such as mobile, tablets, iPads ... These things not only are necessary for you but also help your children forget the uncomfortable feeling on the plane.

5. Early show at checkpoint

Every airport has different check-in procedures with baggage. Some airports check carefully each bottle or package of child food; even they do not allow you to carry on the plane. Therefore, you should arrive at the airport early and have standby plans.

6. Tagging bassinet

After checking baggage in, you should immediately go to the gate tagging the bassinet. The large bassinets which cannot fold are considered as the checked baggage. So to avoid the troubles, you should bring small and foldable bassinets. At that time, you let your children play so that they can sleep more easily when the plan takes off.

7. Toys, candy and picture books

Children are often naughty or feel uncomfortable when sitting in a narrow seat with seat belt. In such cases, suddenly give children their favorite toys or a candy bar, children will forget the discomfort and feel funny again. Picture books for children to pain during the flights also help you a lot.

8. Water or milk for children

When the flight takes off or land, children can get tinnitus and feel nervous. Before taking off or landing, Airlines VN suggests you should give milk or water for children to adjust the pressure in the plan. Even while flying flying, you you feel yourself tinnitus, you should also pay attention to you child.

Source: Vietnam Airlines