Da Nang travel - Heaven for relaxation

Da Nang is the fourth largest city and one of top destinations in Vietnam as well. Apart from some tourist highlights and historical sights, the main reason for most tourists coming here is its proximity to the well-known Da Nang attractions such as handicraft villages, stunning beaches, and modern amusement parks... The ideal time to travel Da Nang is from May to August. With an airport having daily flights from across cities in Vietnam, Da Nang is easily accessible, along with other means of transportation. It is just over 760km from Hanoi, and almost 950km from Ho Chi Minh City. There are many good hotels in Da Nang to choose; no matter the type of accommodation you are looking for. Let’s check some of top tourists attractions in Da Nang to vary your holidays in Da Nang now.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village

Perhaps, no one coming to Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son Mountains) misses a chance to visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. The traditional village was established by an artisan from Thanh Hoa (a province in north central coast of Vietnam) in the 18th century. Visiting the village, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the process of making sophisticated items and products from special stones in this land. The material of those products is marble stones exploited in Ngu Hanh Son Mountains. Emotionless stones carved by skillful hands of artisans become amazing products containing the soul of makers. The process undergoes many hard steps; yet, the admiration of enjoyers to these products supports local artisans to be closer to their job and to the village. Products of Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village are diverse from Buddha statues, statues of humans, animals and deities… to colorful and meticulous-made bracelets… In Da Nang tours to Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, tourists can freely choose souvenirs made of marble stones for family and friends.

Pham Van Dong Beach

Pham Van Dong Beach

Da Nang is so lucky when it is bestowed many world striking beaches. Swimming and playing on beaches in Da Nang have been daily routines of locals and tourists. On summer days, the number of locals and tourists coming to beaches rises significantly. And, Pham Van Dong Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Da Nang. The beach lies at the end of Pham Van Dong Street near East Sea Park. When going through Han River Bridge, down to Pham Van Dong Street, and then you will reach the wonderful beach. Among Da Nang beaches, Pham Van Dong Beach gains many big investments, and becomes the most modern public beach in Da Nang. Being the precious gift of the nature with turquoise waters, white smooth sand and useful auxiliary works, Pham Van Dong Beach becomes a “hot” attraction in the city. Near the beach, there are many hotels ready to serve such as Golden Sea Hotel and Monaco Hotel… Also, a series of restaurants and bars are built near the beach to serve all demands of tourists after swimming.

Asia Park Da Nang

Sun Wheel Da Nang

Asia Park Da Nang is located in the southeast of the Memorial on 2/9 Street along the west bank of Han River near Tuyen Son Bridge, with an area of about 89ha. This is a leading amusement park in South East Asia with the huge investment of 4000 billion dong. The park has areas of cultural exchange area, roller coasters, Monorail, free-fall tower and speedy slides, and Sunwheel Da nang. Nine typical cultures of Asia as Japan, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, China, Nepal and Vietnam will be present at the cultural exchange area in the park. Each culture has featured miniatures for visitors to explore. Meanwhile, Monorail will help tourists to enjoy great view of the entire park. For those as fans of adventure games, free-fall tower and speedy sliders in Asia Park Da Nang are great choices. The most highlight of the park is Sunwheel Da Nang – one of 10 biggest wheels in the world.

These above mentions tourist places are some of many attractions in this city. To explore more and experience more, let’s book flights to Da Nang now. Your Vietnam holidays in Da Nang will be memorable and meaningful if having time to know more about local culture and people in this city.

Cat Ba Island should be your next family trip

Cat Ba Island is the largest island in Halong Bay. The rugged, craggy and jungle-clad island is one of the most family-friendly vacation spots in Vietnam. It is no doubt that the island is becoming more modern with hotels and services booming, but many attractions in Cat Ba Island are still untouched, including idyllic Lan Ha Bay. Beloved for white smooth sandy beaches and abundance of natural treasures and wildlife, Cat Ba Island is an ideal destinations for families in Vietnam holidays this summer.

How to get there

Cat Ba

If traveling by coach/long shuttle to Cat Ba, the simplest and shortest way is getting on a Hoang Long coach from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Besides, travelers can get the island by speed boat at Ben Binh tourist wharf, after getting off the bus at Lac Long Bridge.

If traveling by motorbikes, you drive to Hai Phong City, and then ask for direction to Dinh Vu - Ninh Tiep Ferry, and Cai Vieng Ferry. It takes from two or two and a half hours to reach the island. Car and motorbikes can can be loaded by these two ferries. There are six big ferries and six smaller-size one working with 37 turns/day and the capacity of nearly 2000 passengers. Dinh Vu Ferry is open from 6:30 to 17:00 with the frequency of 1 hour/turn, while that at Cai Vieng Ferry is 30 minutes/turn, open from 6:00 to 18:00. The distance from the ferry terminal to the town center is about 20km.

Those from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island can travel on Tuan Chau Ferry running to Gia Luan pier. Though traveling with Tuan Chau ferry can be somehow convenient, it wastes quite much waiting time if traveling during May and August, sometimes it is overloaded. If arriving late, you have to wait for one to two turns. There is another way to save time for those who want to visit Cat Ba after Halong Bay tours. It is boat transplantation. The Tuan Chau ferry is often closed at 15:00. Thus, there is no chance to reach Cat Ba Island after 15:00 every day from Halong Bay by boat.

Where to stay

Cat Ba Sunrise Resort

Some popular hotels in Ca Bat Island are Cat Ba Beach Resort, The Whisper of Nature Bangalow, Sunrise Resort, Cat Ba Palace Hotel, Hai Long Hotel Cat Ba, and Hung Long Harbour Hotel Cat Ba Island... There are two traveling seasons in Cat Ba Island: low season and high season. During low season, the hotel rate is about 150,000 - 300,000 VND (7-14 USD)/room. During high season, the rate fluctuates from 300,000 - 500,000 VND (14 - 23USD). To know more information of hotels in Cat Ba Island, you should call first. If you come here during low season, you do not have to book in advance, just come here and ask directly.

What to do

Beach in Cat Ba

Swimming

Almost tourists come to Cat Ba in summer to enjoy the cool and turquoise sea water. There are two most famous beaches near Cat Ba Town: Cat Co 1 Beach and Cat Co 2 Beach (about 1km from the town center). These beaches captivate tourists as their spacious and comfortable. Besides, Cat Co 3 Beach or Tung Thu Beach is a great choice for your family when enjoying Vietnam tours in Cat Ba Island. Yet, Tung Thu Beach does not have too much waves like other beaches, as the beach is surrounded by islets. To make your family vacation more interesting and unforgettable, you should hire a boat to explore Lan Ha Bay, enjoy beaches in the bay or Monkey Island, and free kayaking. Unlike beaches near Cat Ba Town, beaches in Lan Ha Bay are more beautiful and less crowded.

Sightseeing

Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay is located in the south of Halong Bay. Initially, you will see Lan Ha Bay looking like Halong Bay; yet, the bay still has its own unique features. There are some small islands with sand fields at the foot of limestone mountain blocks. Here, you can drop by to wander along the sand fields and enjoy the cool sea water of these pristine beaches, visit Cai Beo Floating Village - the village has been existing for thousands of years, or drop by Three Peaches Island and Monkey Island.

From Lan Ha Bay, tourists can travel to Viet Hai Fishing Village by boat; it takes about 45 minutes. It is possible to travel by motorbikes or bicycles through 6km of forest road to reach the village. Some tourists having good health condition can approach Viet Hai Fishing Village on foot. The village is surrounded by high mountains and old jungles of Cat Ba National Park. Notably, there are few domestic tourists coming the village, yet Viet Hai increasingly attracts foreign tourists. Local people in Viet Hai Village remain their "pristine" life, though there are convenient restaurants and stores for tourists.

Village in Cat Ba

Families can hire motor-taxi to Cannon Fort near Cat Co Beaches to contemplate the entire view of Cat Ba Island from high above. From the Cannon Fort, Cat Ba Island appears wonderfully and put all your senses in sight of the island's beauty. Cat Ba Island is grasped all in your view. At sunset, the beauty of this bay is more breathtaking.

Like its name, Monkey Island is the home to hundreds of lovely monkeys. Here is an ideal place for your kids to be lured into the interesting time of exploring more about the nature. Cat Dua Beach in Monkey Island is the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in Cat Ba Island. In front of the beach, there are majestic mountains, creating a striking scenery. The distance from Cat Ba Town to Monkey Island is about 2km as the crow flies. You can book a book at Monkey Island Resort and then experience the friendly-nature life in this island.

Biking

Cat Ba Town

Your family can hire double-bike or motorbikes to running along the coastal road and enjoy the fresh atmosphere. The bike rental rate for four people is 30,000 VND/hour (about 1.5USD/hour). Yet, there are no vehicles allowed entering the town on weekend; therefore, walking is the best choice. Some tourists adoring to wandering along the roads connecting three most popular beaches to feel the cool of sea wind and free your mind.

Exploring

Cat Ba National Park

The world's biosphere reserve - Cat Ba National Park with a diverse and untouched flora and fauna system is one of the most should-not-miss attractions in Cat Ba Island. You and your family members can have great experiences on forest trekking and riding bicycles int he forest. This is a great opportunity to meet wild rare animals and plants. Some specialties in Cat Ba National Park are premium honey and unique local tea...

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.

8 reasons why traveling Sapa as ideal choice in summer

Sapa is one of northwest destinations in Vietnam where tourism is booming. Not just being weaving by spectacular rice terraces, Sapa Town is an amazing destination when local hill-tribe people fill the town with colour.

When Northern provinces in Vietnam are suffering from the harshest time of summer, Sapa in Northwest Vietnam possesses a cool and comfortable weather with the average temperature of under 20 degrees. Besides, the diversity of tourism products and majestic natural landscapes of attractions in Sapa make the town has been always one of top destinations in Vietnam holidays.

1. Diverse landscapes

Sapa

Located in the remote area of Northwest Vietnam, near Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Sapa is well-known for being the land of spectacular rice terraces and romantic love markets. The mixture of the customs and habits of more than 30 ethnic groups creates the attractive colorful cultural carpet of Sapa. In addition, the beauty of Sapa is portrayed by the majestic view of northwest mountainous area with towering mountains and hills. The town is also famous for Fansipan peak - the Roof of Indochina.

2. Traveling with 5-star express

Train to Sapa

To enjoy a wonderful Vietnam tour packages to Sapa - the fairy land, it will be an unforgettable moments when feeling free with Victoria Express train time from Hanoi Capital to valleys and mountains. Victoria Express has the frequency of six times per week from Hanoi Railway Station to Lao Cai Railway Station. Each train duration is about 8.5 hours. With the capacity of 52 passengers, Victoria Express has two luxury sleeping cabins handcrafted with wood panels, which brings an absolute silence and a clear vision. Each compartment includes 6 cabins equipped with modern devices such as air-conditioning, wooden floor, private reading lamp, luggage compartment, and large window for sightseeing.

3. Four seasons in a day

European Garden

Sapa is about 1,650 meters high above the sea level. The attraction is one of the coolest places in Vietnam. Weather in Sapa Town has all four seasons in a day: spring in the morning, summer at noon with mild sunny and balmy climate, autumn in the afternoon with clouds and cool air, and winter at night.

4. Various tourism products

Sapa

Passengers traveling Sapa can chose many favorite types of traveling: traveling for pleasure or traveling for adventure. Sapa is really an ideal destination that each tourist can seek his own joy by conquering the Fansipan peak, wondering along small streets, contemplating local life, visiting ethnic minority groups of Cat Cat Village or Ta Phin Village, exploring the lifestyle of indigenous people, or just simply sitting around the fire and enjoy your book.

5. Conquering Fansipan Mountain - Indochina's Roof

Fansipan

Belonging to Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, with the height of 3,143 meters - the tallest peak in Vietnam and Indochina, Fansipan Peak is being a place where many professional and amateur climbers want to conquer. Let's come here to experience, to contemplate, to explore the nature and yourself with the footage through bamboo forest, cardamom, chilling sound of gibbons, and steep slopes. Conquering Fansipan Mount will definitely one of your most unforgettable memories in Vietnam travel.

6. Exploring villages in Sapa

Ta Phin Dzao women

In Sapa tours, popping in Muong Hoa Valley, one of the most beautiful villages in the Northwest Vietnam where there are spectacular rice terraces, which are some time voted by reputable world press in Top most spectacular terraces in Vietnam. In this route, tourists also have a chance to visit villages of black H' Mong ethnic group and Giay ethnic group. Otherwise, tourists can pay a visit to Ta Phin Village to explore the daily life of Red Dao ethnic people and Black H' Mong ethnic people. Tourists may not understand what they say, but will partly see their traditional customs and record unique photos or videos.

7. Colorful weekend markets

Flower Hmong ladies

Sapa in summer or all year round is not just well-known for poetic natural landscapes, but also unique upland fairs bearing cultural features of locals. This is also one of factors making the brand of Sapa travel. Some famous upland fairs in Sapa are Bac Ha Market, Coc Ly Market, Muong Hum Market, and Can Cau Market... Markets in Sapa are portrayed by temporary stand stalls at a large ground, along with lines of locals and tourists crowding the space, and various local items, which attracts many tourists to Sapa.

8. Upland architectures

Sapa Resort and Spa

Being constructed in 1998, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa is the only luxury 4-star hotel in Sapa. Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa is constructed in style of traditional wooden houses in mountainous area. With the highlight on the ceiling, meticulous patterns, stone mosaic motifs throughout fussy special architecture which combines classic French style and the bold native details, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa proudly appears between the mountains and perfect harmony with space green around.

Romance in Hoi An Ancient Town

Not too dignified as Hue Citadel, vibrant as Cholon in Saigon, Hoi An Ancient Town creates imprints in visitors' mind with the shy beauty of a traditional young woman who is extremely pure but passionate and romantic.

Hoi An

Not only beautiful sightseeing spots, the passionate and romance seems to have become the soul of Hoi An Ancient Town. Tourists in Vietnam tour packages to Hoi An can catch the soul and image of romance everywhere in the town. They are moss green roofs tinted time's color, the shimmering colors of lanterns, sophisticated sculptural wood in houses existing for more than three hundred years, the elegance of street vendors. In particular, the ancient town owns a romance, profoundness and serenity in the magical light of lanterns on the14th night of every lunar month. In the past, if the Vietnamese people are familiar with peanut oil lamp, the Japanese and Chinese people came to Hoi An and brought the habit of using lanterns.

Hoi An

In Hoi An tours, travelers will be enticed by shimmering colors of lanterns. The initiative of lighting by lantern instead of electrical light from autumn 1988 brought incredible effects. On every 14th night monthly, all daily routine of the serene ancient town come back to the habit of over 300 years ago. Streets from Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Loi and Bach Dang, all modern light turned off, and the entire streets immerse in the shimmering and vivid lanterns' light. When cities, urban areas are losing the moonlight by skyscrapers and artificial lights, in Hoi An, the moonlight is still intact. The moonlight makes the old town more beautiful, sparkling and romantic... In Hoi An, moonlight is seen from every conner. The Moon in Hoi An is not covered by high buildings. Also, there are no colorful advertising lights of billboards. Contemplating the moonlight in Hoi An Old Town is very interesting. Each step of moving, tourists will recognize the different view of the moon as the different town's space and architectures. Once admiring the moonlight in Hoi An, the image will remain forever in tourists' mind.

Hoi An Ancient Town

Although being shone by normal ways, the light of lanterns is gently dim and subtle with time-honored imprints. Colorful lanterns in round and hexagonal shapes with Chinese styles are hung under the terrace roof, and along two sides of the main door. Lanterns in Hoi An with various shapes and colors create a magical and sparking world in Hoi An. This makes Hoi An Town more romantic, which enters the soul of each people here. In an old house, the image of a lady in Ao dai working with the lantern light is created by a simple fish trap. On the pavement, two old men are entice by the Chinese chess in the candle light. Seemingly, people in Hoi An City is still living with nostalgia when the annoyances of modern life have not appeared. That is a wonderful experience in enjoying unforgettable Vietnam holidays in Hoi An.

Children and candle flowers Hoi An

In Vietnam tours to Hoi An, visitors will recognized that Hoi An Ancient Town is more beautiful, more profound and peaceful in the flower candle festival. To preserve the beauty of the cultural heritage, people in Hoi An stop using electrical appliances such as TV, radio, street lights, neon lights on the 14th night of every lunar month. Instead, the entire town will be put on a colorful and warm light layer reflecting from the vivid ribbons through the glass window and paper lanterns along the streets. In the fairy life, let's check the appearance by tasting some typical local dishes at long-lasting restaurants which remain features of the past.

Hoi An

At FaiFo Restaurant on Tran Phu Street, lovely and classic lanterns with warm light in the harmony with larger ones in front of the entrance make the restaurant more unique. Unlike FaiFo, the Treated coffee shop has different decoration. At the cafe, the owner has the wooden ceiling gouged and decorated by simple bamboo leaves. The holes on the ceiling with bamboo leaves make interesting lights, creating a unique space of this cafe. Because not all shop holders in Hoi An are brave enough to have their stores' ceiling gouged. Tourists can see lanterns every where in Hoi An Ancient Town.

Depending on the materials of lanterns' outer, the light of lanterns will be different. It can be lucky red, happy yellow, lovely clouded, or cool green. However, it is hard to compare with century-old lanterns kept by local families for a long time. They just show these lanterns in candle flower festival. These lanterns were made of precious wood and meticulously sculptured with a real art work on glass. Famous folk stories are reflected on glass lively and perfectly as a precious picture. When the candle inside is shone, images printed on glass will appear. The scene and magical light of lantern in the old town mingled with all music sounds create an exotic attraction of Hoi An romance.

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Top best resorts in Vietnam for honeymoon

All selected resorts in Vietnam meet the criteria of far away from the city center, separated from crowded accommodations, having more private space, and reasonable price. Depending on the demand of relaxation in Vietnam holidays, each tourists will have different choices. If you travel with family and children, you should stay at resorts near the city center. If you travel in a group of friends, let's choose to stay at large hotels or resorts with reasonable price. And, if you are enjoying your honeymoon, it is highly recommended to stay at a serene space. 8 suggestions of best resorts Vietnam as below will be ideal choices for couples.

1. AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa

Resort Vietnam Avani resort Quy Nhơn 

Located 15km from Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh, AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa is a "separate sky", ensuring the serenity and relaxation. All rooms in this resort are spacious, modern and well-designed with light colors. Guests can contemplate the sunrise without leaving the bed. It is highly recommended to choose rooms on high floor to have more wonderful view. In the resort, there are many entertainment services such as swimming at outdoor pool, kayaking, wind-surfing, massage, meditation, Yoga, and other interesting activities...

2. An Lam Ninh Van Bay Villas, Nha Trang

Resort Vietnam An Lam Villas Nha Trang 

An Lam Ninh Van Bay Villas is situated in Ninh Van Bay, stretching more than 1,500 meters along Nha Trang Beach. The resort is designed with both wild natural and modern architecture. All 35 villas in this resort have spacious atmosphere. To ensure the privacy, each villa has a private butler. This resort is an ideal place for couples who want to enjoy their Vietnam tours as honeymoons or personal relaxation moments to unwind and forget stress and tiredness after a long period of hard working.

3. Amiana Resort Nha Trang

Resort Vietnam Amiana Nha Trang 

Amiana Resort Nha Trang is located on Pham Van Dong Street, about 12km from Tran Phu Street. The hotel has 113 rooms. From 48-meter rooms to luxury beach front villas, all are designed in pure natural philosophy with furniture made from local materials to create harmony and refinement. Amiana once was chosen as the scene of several movies, and wedding venue of many celebrities.

4. MerPerle Hon Tam Resort, Nha Trang

Resort Vietnam Hon Tam Nha Trang 

MerPerle Hon Tam Resort has a friendly environment in Nha Trang Bay, about 5km from the city center. This resort is designed in villa style. All is made of wood with beachfront view, which helps guests to mingle with wild nature and the surrounding landscapes. It mainly uses natural energy to reduce environmental impact, use rainwater, solar, and wind to create electricity and water.

5. Bai Tram Hideaway Resort, Phu Yen

Resort Vietnam Bai Tram Phu Yen 

Like its name, Bai Tram Hideaway Resort is a space for guests to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a wonderful summer vacation. Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen) is a peaceful city, which is more specified at the resort. The closed and fully equipped resort will help you not to worry about anything. Guests can easily visit other attractions in this city.

6. Vedana Lagoon Wellness Resort & Spa, Hue

Resort Vietnam Vedana Lagoon Wellness Resort Hue

Being voted as one of the best hotels in Vietnam, Vedana Lagoon Wellness Resort & Spa in Hue will bring a sense of relaxation to tourists when immersing in the cool water and admire the nature. Located in the Tam Giang Lagoon, about 40km from Hue City center, Vedana Lagoon Wellness Resort & Spa is a quiet place to relax completely. The spacious bungalows built on water surface with modern design and fully equipped with traditional accents. It would be great if you get up early a little, cycle and admire the dawn here. Do not miss the cooking class with traditional Hue dishes. There are shuttles to downtown and to Phu Bai International Airport.

7. Topas Ecolodge Sapa

Resort Vietnam Topas Ecolodge Sapa

On crowded public holidays, when Sapa Town is full of travelers, you can still find a private space named Topas Ecolodge Resort, located about 20 km of winding road and majestic mountains from the center. It is suitable for those who love nature and want to enjoy everything that nature provides. The resort is completely isolated from the modern world, but still fully equipped. This is where the boss of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg stayed in his Vietnam travel.

8. Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, Dalat

Resort Vietnam Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa is the chain of old French villas, close to the city center about 4 km, nestled between pine forests. In the morning, the atmosphere is surrounded by only the sound of birds singing melodiously. The villas have spacious campus. Some villas have ancient fireplaces. Each villas has a large living room. Coming here, you will have a feeling of living in Europe - beautiful, romantic, and ancient. It is highly recommended to choose villas on hills to have more wonderful view.

These above mentioned accommodations are the best resorts inVietnam for honeymoon. With reasonable price, high-qualtity service, and wonderful landscapes, honeymoons or family holidays in Vietnam will be unforgettable. At presetn, AloTrip – a famous and reputable travel company (official site as AloTrip.com) is providing a series of latest information about hotels and resorts in Vietnam to enjoy summer holidays. In addition, there is a wide range of cheap tickets to Vietnam shown up on their site to meet tourists’ demend. Let’s have a plan on traveling Vietnam and enjoy your life!

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10 most popular questions about Son Doong Cave

Son Doong becomes one of the hottest destinatons in Vietnam tour packages from 2014. Since the introduction of Son Doong Cave on ABC program of the US - Good Morning America, many questioned are raised about Son Doong tours - the tours of exploring the biggest cave in the world.

1. When was Son Doong discovered?

In 1991, a local man named Ho Khanh came to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to collect firewood and suddenly got lost in a strange area where there was a huge cave in the limestone mountain cliff with a giant ceiling hole full of sunlight. He also recognized that there is a river running into the cave. Yet, until April 2009, as the request of a caving exploration team from UK, Mr. Ho Khanh could find the cave again and instructed the exploration team led by Howart Limbert to discover Son Doong Cave.

Son Doong Cave

2. Where Son Doong's name comes from?

In Vietnam tours to Phong Nha Ke Bang, tourists who are introduced about Son Doong often wonder the name the the world’s biggest cave. Initially, Son Doong was named Ho Khanh as he discovered the cave. Later, it was suggested to change the name into “Sơn Đoòng” because the cave hides behind majestic mountains of Đoòng Village, and because there is a river running in the cave.

3. Why is Son Doong the world's biggest cave?

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.

Son Doong Cave

4. How does it cost a Son Doong tour?

There are two rates of tours to Son Doong exploited by a travel agent: about 3,000 USD for foreign traveler and 64.5 million dong for Vietnamese traveler. The rate is being applied for the whole year of 2015. In 2014, there were about 500 travelers visiting Son Doong. Since the beginning of 2015, the number is about 200 travelers. To serve a Son Doong tour of 10 people, there is a support of more than 30 people. Apart from porters bringing supplies and cooking, there are caving experts and safety experts in Son Doong tours.

5. How to visit Son Doong?

To take part in Vietnam tours to Son Doong, you have to register with the travel agent and wait for your turn. However, travelers have to undergo two severe theory and practice tests. If not passing the tests, travelers cannot join tours to Son Doong. It is because Son Doong exploration is adventure tours. During the journey, travelers have to walk more than 50km through jungles, rough routes, big stone blocks... Explorers will sleep in rents and have a bath according to the preparation of the travel agent. Travelers will join a tour without modern facilities, like a wild life.

Exploring Soon Doong Cave

6. When is the best time to visit Son Doong?

The best time to travel Son Doong is from February to August. The rest months are rainy season, which is very dangerous to travelers. From February to April, the weather in Son Doong is very cool. It is perfect to discover the cave. Yet, it is a little cold at night. From May to August, it is hot and humid weather. Therefore, travelers have to prepare a good health before the trip.

7. What to bring from Son Doong?

It is a big note that travelers must not take any thing from Son Doong. Travelers are not allowed to litter, break trees, defoliate leaves, absolutely not touch anything in the cave when the experts have not allowed, because the stalactites are still in process of formation, just a touch can make stalactite stop the development process. It is important that what you bring into the cave must be brought out. Not touching the stalactites also protects your health because many things in the cave have not checked.

Son Doong

8. How long of waiting for a Son Doong tour?

Tours to Son Doong is full for the year of 2015. If you want to register for the next year's tour, you have to wait for the specific evaluation of experts about the affection of tours to the environment. If the affection is high and affects the ecosystem of the cave, the travel company will stop tours to reserve the original beauty of Son Doong Cave. However, it is no hopeless about Son Doong tours. If having enough financial budget and health, do not hesitate to book a tour to Son Doong. If some one quits the tour in the last minutes, you may be chosen.

9. Is it available private tours to Son Doong?

Any individual or organization visiting Son Doong without the allowance of the management board of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is seen to violate the law. Thus, you can join the adventure tour with the travel company having the right. It is the best way.

10. What about other attractions beside Son Doong?

During the waiting time for taking part in tours to Son Doong Cave, you can choose other tours such as Phong Nha Ke Bang tours to caves of Tu Lan, Swallow Cave, Paradise Cave, and Phong Nha Cave. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park has many interesting services for tourists to enjoy Vietnam holidays in this national park.

Source: AloTrip