Adventuring beautiful Lang Co Bay in Vietnam Hue

Lang Co Bay is over 25km from the city of Da Nang to the north. It is located in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue province. It is the first stop when traveling to Hue Vietnam. This bay seems to be a greeting charming the dreamy city. Lang Co Beach is clearly blue, long white sandy coastline. Lang Co is dreamlike with white sand dunes, blending in the green color of the mountains. This bay is the 30th member of the club The most beautiful bays in the world in 2009.

Lang Co beach

After experiencing on the winding Hai Van Pass, you will see Lang Co turning out with the color of blue sea, golden sand, red tile roofs among the delicate mist of the bay at noon. Also, you con contemplate the fishing boats bobbing, hear the strong and glamorous wave lapping into cliff. The bay is located in prime location- the Middle part of Vietnam, so that it might also possess the most beautiful curves. The wonderful curve of coastal sand with gentle waves makes Lang Co more beautiful when you can stand at Hai Van Pass and see it from distance.

Located between the Truong Son Mountains and sea, Lang Co owns beautiful sand dunes under the green canopy. You can visit Hue in all year round. It is because Hue has its own beauty in every kind of Hue weather. Specifically, Lang Co seasons will also have the personal attractions. For example, in summer Lang Co is heaven to avoid sunshine with balmy atmosphere. It seems like the droplets mixed into space, very pleasant. In the late autumn days, Lang Co is immersed itself in the misty mist, overwhelming visitors. In the afternoon in Lang Co, you have chance to see flocks of white storks flying to Lap An lagoon to find a place to sleep, creating a beautiful sketching picture.

People in Lang Co beach

One of the most interesting activities in Lang Co is taking part in Eco-tours. Recently, with the available terrain located near Bach Ma National Park, Lang Co has become an attractive destination in combination with the space of the pristine mountains and forests, as well as the bustling pace of ships passing. Coming here you will be appealed by the life of fishermen and other adventurous activities. Most tourists coming to Lang Co are fans of interesting activities such as going fishing, diving and climbing. Having the feeling of being immersed in nature and life of fisherman, along with exploring the majestic mountains is no more perfect in Hue Tourism. Moreover, small and peaceful town in here will give visitors wonderful relaxing time and a lot of games. Interestingly, you can enjoy seafood and visit some of the beautiful scenery such as Chan May and fishing villages near the beach.

Lets come to Lang Co to feel the overwhelmed when contemplate the beauty of nature. There will be a lucky if you can witness the sunset on the bay. It is really wonderful if you can enjoy your best time when traveling in Hue Vietnam.

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Stunning beauty rice terraces Vietnam

From afar, whole fields look like giant staircases leading up to the vast sky with the green of young rice or the golden of the ripe rice. On the ripe rice seasons, the slopes have the look of being dyed blonde mingling the fragrance of the rice. The most beautiful rice terracesVietnam concentrate in the northwestern mountainous region with the hilly terrain and frequent floods, erosion. Not only does the region own advantages for tourism development, rice terraces in Northwest are also effective forms of farming which have been in use by the ethnic minority for a long time. In particular, it is the farmers' talent that creates a spectacular natural picture among the immense Northwest mountains. Rice terrace is promisingly an interesting tourist destination not to be missed by both domestic and international tourists when they have the opportunity to taking part in Vietnam travel.

Village in Sapa

With a steep terrain, terraces are often long and narrow, surrounding the ridges and gradually pushing up. Water supply system is actually talented combining with colorful terraced rice fields creating an extremely magnificent picture.  Rice terraces today are the result of hundreds of years of cultivation of ethnic minorities through generations. It can be proudly said that the impressive beauty of terraced rice fields is the masterpiece created by upland farmers. It is actually more and more valuable for numerous rice terraces today contribute to introduce unique tourism products. The breathtaking beauty of the terraced rice field landscape along with the Northwest poetic nature is actually an attractive and indispensable destination for numerous foreign tourists when choosing Vietnam tour packages.

Sapa-Vietnam

One of the terraces attracting the great number of tourists is Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang province. Located in the west of Ha Giang, Hoang Su Phi is famous for terraced rice fields endlessly stretching. Wonderful views of the natural together with colors of the rice terraces have a strong appeal to those who are looking for a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Not only does the unique attraction allure tourists, rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi also retain deep cultural values embodied in the farming experiences.  Hoang Su Phi was recognized as the rice terrace National Relics in 2012. Especially, comfortably immersing in Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields on the ripe rice seasons, tourists are actually lost in the "Penglai" to enjoy the masterpiece Creator favorably bestowed this land. Hoang Su Phi thus is worth an attractive tourist destination in Vietnam.

Rice fields

Beside Hoang Su Phi, located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain with an altitude of 1,000 meters above the sea level, the terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai are like the charming sky frets. Mu Cang Chai rice terraces are more beautiful and adorable in the ripe rice season (around September, October) when the flavor of "golden world" spreading across the mountains. Images of endlessly stretching terraced rice fields like giant ladders seem to take tourists to the paradise. Soaking up in the aroma of ripened rice crops, admiring the vast space at an altitude of 1000m would be unforgettable experiences for those who set foot in Mu Cang Chai in the moment.

Sapa in Vietnam

It will be a great shortcoming if the journey to Mu Cang Chai ignores Tu Le. Situated on the slopes of Khau Pha Pass, Yen Bai province, Tu Le appears with the sweet "aroma" strongly holding tourists to enjoy the splendid scenery and the flavor of glutinous rice from Thai ethnic people here. In addition, tourists will definitely be amazed at successive rice terraces as gradient stripes.  Deeply delving inside, the golden color of the ripened paddy fields becomes much more brilliant. Experiencing the vacation in Tu Le, tourists do not forget to contemplate the magnificent stretching rice fields and feel the lush vitality of nature here as well.

Ta Van village

In particular, referring to the homeland of the great outstanding terraced fields, tourists must have arrived in Sapa. It is the convergence of the successive rice terraces stacking, and stretching through the mountain range to other mountains, seemingly never interrupted. Thanks to the soft beauty, especially the color of the extremely romantic harmonious terraced rice fields, Travel and Leisure Magazine - a famous magazine in America announced Sapa terraces as one of the most 7 beautiful and spectacular rice terraces in Asia and in the world in 2009. Participating in any Vietnam tours to Sapa, tourists will comfortably admire evergreen of young rice, golden of ripe rice mingling the parallel "ribbon" of the land. All created a gentle and attractive beauty.

Immersing in Northwest nature, dropping the soul in dreamy scenery of the magnificent terraced rice fields, tourists will enjoy the quiet moments, far differing from the chaos of the hustling urban life. The stunning beauty of the rice terraces and the northwestern mountains are worthy the ideal destination in the itinerary exploring Vietnam tourism.

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Vietnam hotel to experience delighted holidays in Rex Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam. Coming to this city, tourists will be enchanted by not only the beauty of landscapes, architectural works and people but also the perfect and quality of services in the top hotels and resorts in Vietnam. One of the favorite choices of tourists when traveling the city is Rex Hotel.
Located in the central of Ho Chi Minh City, about 1km away from Ben Thanh Market, Rex Hotel not only is known as a witness to the ups and downs of the city but also is must- see place of visitors once setting foot in Saigon by its beauty and hospitality.

Rex hotel

With the careful investment in the infrastructure, in recent years, Rex Hotel is always in the top 10 five star hotels in Vietnam. The hotel owns a property including 159 Premium rooms, 4 restaurants serving Asian and European dishes, 9 meeting rooms with modern equipments, a game club and a spa. Especially the introduction of Rex Arcade shopping center with the presence of the world's leading brands will meet the diverse shopping needs of visitors. In addition to the superior product, visitors are also impressive on its quality of service. With the criteria Exceeding the expectation of visitors, the Vietnam hotel is always a preferred place of the governmental delegation, the large corporations as well as visitors who want to explore Ho Chi Minh city.
With its success, the Rex Hotel has achieved numerous national and regional awards. In 2002, Rex was one of the most popular hotels in Southeast Asia. In October, 2005, the hotel was voted as one of the five best hotels in Ho Chi Minh by the readers of Business Traveler magazine. Rooftop Garden Bar of the hotel is voted as one of the 30 best bars in the world by the social network www.cnngo.com. And particularly, Rex Hotel is always in the top 10 leading hotels in Vietnam from 1999 to 2011.

Rex hotel Ho chi minh

This hotel is a very particular product of Vietnam. The hotel Vietnam bears the Vietnamese cultural identity based on the master of the modern architecture. Two styles are combined together harmoniously, luxuriously and elegantly. When booking rooms in this hotel, visitors will be enchanted by the harmonious beauty, the comfortable services and the friendly staff. All create the friendly feeling as being their own house according to its slogan Your Vietnam House.

Rooftop bar

From the hotel, visitors can easily reach beautiful architectural relics of the city as the People's Committee building, the Opera House, Independence Palace ... or shop freely at Rex Arcade, Dong Khoi shopping street and the bustling Ben Thanh Market....

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Water Puppet - an outstanding Vietnamese creation

Water Puppet is an art form of Wet Rice Civilization. Due to featured characteristics, from being an art with folk elements, Water Puppet rapidly becomes a traditional Vietnamese art. The unique art can be compared with Tuong singing (a Vietnamese classic opera) and Cheo singing which are the arts having high positions in national theater. The unique folk art has been a should-not-miss things to see in Vietnam travel.

water puppets

In Vietnam tours to cultural and historical lands, travelers seem to be allured into the long-lasting and unique features of Water Puppet. Although puppetry exists in many countries, Water Puppet appears only in Vietnam. The art of water puppetry was formed since Ly Dynasty (1010 - 1225). Vietnamese WaterPuppet is an outstanding creation of residents in Red River Delta, which was triggered from overpowering and improving water. Water Puppet is often performed during festivals, spring days, and days after harvests. Stories told by artists in the form of Water Puppet make audiences feel the cultural identity of each locality in Vietnam, lifestyle of local people and their simple wishes in life. In the romantic natural atmosphere, audiences have a chance to contemplate a unique art which contains elements of the nature. It is an exclusive blend of art, nature and people. Before becoming a theatric art, water puppetry is an activity in folk guilds scattering in villages and "raised" by local people's enthusiasm.

Water puppet show in Hanoi

The distinctive element of water puppetry is using water surface as the stage for puppets' tricks and dramas. House of water puppet is built amid ponds, lakes with a balanced architecture symbolizing the pavilion of rural Vietnam. Through performances of traditional water puppetry, activities of daily life, material and spiritual customs of Vietnamese farmers are expressed obviously. Puppets are products of folk wood sculpture art with both high realism, rustic, loving, and lyrical features. The shapes of puppets are usually fresh, funny, comedic and symbolic. To make a complete puppet, it must undergo many hoops from perforating core to decorating and many stages which the artist cannot ignore. The more beautiful puppets are, the more sophisticated controlling technique is, and the more abundant the ability of express is. The talent of artisans brings a new cool breeze, optimism, and love for the nature and for people through simple things which are amplified and become more artistic. These characteristics make a large number of travelers curious about water puppetry. They adore experiencing and discovering the distinctive art in their Vietnam holidays.

Water Puppet Show

The technique of controlling water puppets is highly evaluated. Creating actions of puppets on water is the crux of puppetry. Beautiful puppets just have values in terms of sculpture. The success of puppetry is mainly the movement of puppets’ body and actions. The folk artisans depend on the experience and creativity to make water puppet machine more diverse. The machine is hidden under the water. Taking advantage of water power, the machine creates a remote control and brings a lot of surprise to audiences. Naturally, it is a work of art taking actions as language expression. Water puppetry always goes with music like dancing art. Water puppet artisans depend on rhythm of music to control puppets, which help connect repertoires. The French called the art of water puppetry with elegant puppets is "soul of Vietnamese rice fields" and assessed: "With creativity and discovery, water puppet should be classified in the most important form of puppet theater".

Water Puppet Show

Todays, in Vietnam tour packages to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, travelers easily have chances to enjoy water puppet shows. In Hanoi, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is a should-not-miss place if tourists want to admire special shows. The theatre opens everyday with many outstanding performances of water puppet. Meanwhile, in Ho Chi Minh City, tourists can find these shows in Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater. Besides, Water puppet shows are often performed in festivals, such as Giong Phu Dong Festival. Thay Pagoda Festival and Hundred-part Pagoda Festival... Especially in Nguyen Village in Nguyen Xa Commune, Dong Hung District of Thai Binh Province, Water puppet has been developed with many modern plays as "Popular Studies" and "Lo River Victory". Water puppetry is the unique spirit of inhabitants in Red River Delta. Currently, water puppetry has been developed throughout the country and many places in the world, which contributes greatly to promulgation of Vietnam culture. It also affirms its art value in the world. Water Puppet conquers not just the admiration of Vietnamese people but also of the world. The foreign tours have successfully introduced the genre of this wonderful culture, forming a bridge of communication between Vietnam and neighboring countries and the world.

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Immerse most stunning beaches in Vietnam

Vietnam owns more than 3,400 km of coastline with fine white sands stretching nearly endlessly. The creeks, bays, lagoons..., pebbled shores, and the tropical islands consecutively appear along the coastline along with the unique characteristics of the wonderful natural landscape, diverse organisms; the most stunning beaches in Vietnam always leave a deep impression for tourists. These wonderful beaches are greatly worthy destination for tourists in the journey of discovering Vietnam travel. 
Phu Quoc 

Phu Quoc Island

Located off the coast of Kien Giang province, Phuc Quoc Pearl Island is the rendezvous for those who love the sun, the wind, and the sea. Phu Quoc Island has retained the largest area along with stretching beaches and luxury resorts. Tourists to Phu Quoc not only delight in sea bathing with blue waters but also contemplate the whole captivating green island. The stops insist of pepper garden, rambutan garden, the place producing pearls, Nha Thung fish sauce. Notably, tourists have a chance to visit Ganh Dau Cape, Tranh stream and enjoy delicious specialties at Dinh Cau night market Beaches in Phu Quoc gradually become the ideal destination in almost Vietnam tour packages. 
Con Dao 

Con Dao

Con Dao was recognized as one of the 20 most mysterious islands in the world, according to Travel and Leisure - the celebrity magazine in 2011. Far about 97 miles from Vung Tau, the center city of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, tourists can easily travel to Con Dao by plane or boat right from Vung Tau. Most of beaches around the island are light waves and smooth sea. Notably, Dam Trau is the most island's beautiful beach, An Hai beach is fairly quiet, and Dat Doc beach deeply lies in the canyon. Tourists to Con Dao also enjoy trekking experiences in Ong Dung primitive forest, fishing and watching laying turtles. It is also home to numerous revolutionary relics, namely ruins of "tiger cages", Hang Duong cemetery... 
Ho Coc 

 beach in Vung Tau

Far about 175 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Coc is located in Bung Bien commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. It takes about 3 hours for tourists to get there - a relaxation and picnic rendezvous. Ho Coc Beach includes 2-tourist areas: a coastline surfing toads (large boulders stacking together and scattering on the coast) and a long endless coastline of windy white sands. At the 500 m long flat beach with one side of the forest and the other of the ocean, tourist will have an opportunity to ascertain about the coastal rain forest or try their hand at fishing. 
Mui Ne 

Mui Ne Beach

Located in Binh Thuan province, Mui Ne has long been one of the top addresses of Vietnam tourism on beach. It has been exploited with the luxury lodges and hotels surrounded by interesting amusement parks. Bai Rang or Rang Beach is the most beautiful beach of Phan Thiet thanks to dense coconut groves. In particular, Mui Ne Sand Dunes strongly attracts tourists with constantly changing shape day by day, even hour by hour. Deep inside the sand dune is Fairy Spring with the magnificent color arrays of red and pink. In addition, White Lake situated between Bau Ong and Bau Ba is the ideal attraction for those who love to explore. Tourists can comfortably run the car on the sand admiring the the lotus blossom in full bloom. 
Nha Trang 

Nha Trang beach

As a thriving coastal city and early tourism development in Central Vietnam, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province) owns the advantages of a tourism city with stretching coastlines, the wide range of hotels and restaurants, together with numerous delicious and unique dishes. There are many amusement parks around Nha Trang actually offering tourists to enjoy their perfect vacation. Hon Mun Island where the waters and coral ecosystems are gorgeous has been recognized as the superlative marine biodiversity in Vietnam by the World Wildlife Funds (WWF). From Hon Tam Island, tourists could contemplate whole Nha Trang City in the north and Cam Ranh Peninsula in the south. In addition, far about 2km from the city center to the north, Po Nagar Cham Towers is the flawless ancient architectural works of Cham people, attracting the large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. Nha Trang Beach is worth one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam tourism in the journey of discovering the beautiful country. 
Cua Dai 

beach in Hoi An

Far around 5 km from Hoi An Old Town and more than 30 km from Da Nang, Cua Dai is famous for stretching beach, white sands, calm wave and blue water along with straight coconut groves, which is one of the beautiful spots tourist should go out all day. Tourists can set foot in Hoi An Ancient Town, one of the famous cultural heritage, where tourists comfortably discover rich interesting things, or contemplate Cau Pagoda, go shopping and enjoy countless delicious dishes here. The beach in Vietnam is always one of the unique tourist attraction. Immerse themselves in a tranquil and romantic space of the sea, enjoy the sweet moments between immense earth and heaven, forget the chaos of bustling urban life, tourists will feel the charm of the great S-shaped land.

AloTrip recommends top attractive Vietnam destinations

With desire of providing globetrotters best services, AloTrip, a newly emerging reputable travel website, always updates and provides on-time information for well-planned Vietnam tours. Specifically, Vietnam Record Association has recently issued Top 45 most attractive destinations in Vietnam. These Vietnam top destination are averred in the journey of exploring and promulgating Vietnam tourism, after comparisons, contrasts and votes of travel agents, Vietnam public recorders, and tourists. In the lists, there are top 5 most ancient temples of literature, top 10 most untouched wonderful islands and peninsulas, top 5 most striking mountains, top 10 most attractive spiritual attractions in Vietnam, top 10 bestbeaches in Vietnam, top 5 most famous markets, and top 5 most ancient villages, etc.

Main entrance of the Temple of Literature

In terms of religious tourism in Vietnam, Temple of Literature in Hanoi ranks first in the list of top ancient temples of literature in Vietnam. Temple of Literature is also listed as one of 23 special national monuments of Vietnam. This is a historic relic along with the long-lasting establishment and development of the capital. In addition, in cultural tours in Vietnam, gourmet of traveling should not miss a series of pagodas in the country. Among those, Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Mu Pagoda, and Holy See Temple are top choices of tourists in Vietnam tour packages.

Ben Thanh market in Saigon

For travelers adoring Vietnam cultural tourism, such places as markets, ancient villages, and museums are should-not-miss stopovers. In the list of Vietnam Record Association about top 5 most famous markets in Vietnam, Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi and Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City are two most attractive markets in Vietnam. These markets are not simply places to go shopping for local specialties, but also outstanding French-colonial architectures in which travelers can explore many interesting things. Here is also the convergence of culture and traditional customs of Vietnamese people. In addition to popping in the local markets, travelers are also lured into ancient artifacts and antiques in striking museums in the country. Among museums voted by Vietnam Record Association, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City are two most visited ones annually. Ancient villages are must-sees inVietnam holidays.

Hon Mun Island in Cam Ranh - Nha Trang

For beach lovers, wonderful islands and beaches in Vietnam will definitely allure them. Among the top 10 most beautiful islands listed, Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island, Cu Lao Cham Island, Con Dao Island in Vung Tau, and Phu Quoc Island are regarded as the best islands in Vietnam. All of these island is surrounded by turquoise waters, marvelous seascapes and azure sky all year round. These islands also possess charming beaches. Such beaches as Lang Co Beach, Non Nuoc Beach, and My Khe Beach are voted as the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, especially, My Khe Beach is one of the most marvelous beach in the world. These islands and beaches with marvelous scenes are must-visits inVietnam travel. 

My Son tower

Besides, there are many attractive destinations in Vietnam released by Vietnam Records such as top 5 most famous over 100-year-old lighthouses, 10 most beautiful bays, 5 most amazing caves in Vietnam, and 5 oldest theaters attracting tourists most. With above top destinations suggested by AloTrip, tourists will have chances to pop in these outstanding attractions and have unforgettable experiences on Vietnam holidays.

Sofitel Dalat Palace a standout amongst the most appealing Dalat hotel

Stowing away in the high country Dalat- a city of Spring with cool atmosphere and different greenery framework, Sofitel Dalat Palace brings an excellence of citys heart. It is the spot where atmosphere, history and extravagance join with one another in agreement to make a wonderful lodging. 

Sofitel Dalat Palace frontview

The first name of this lodging is Langbian Palace. it was constructed by French in 1916 and completed in 1922. It used to be a standout amongst the most excellent inns in Southeast Asia around then. After a long time of operation, the inn was restored in 1955. Presently, it is the goal giving the best individual administrations among Vietnam hotels. Sofitel Dalat Palace is a fantastic building design manufactured at the most punctual time in Dalat in examination to different ones.

When visiting here, you will contemplate the beauty of the French-style architecture. It is one of Dalat hotels built in both modern and classic architectural styles. The hotel has three stories with luxurious rooms. It has a campus of over 40 thousand meters. The campus is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, plants, grass and pine forest. Located in its own position, the hotel has a wonderful architectural scenery with view of Xuan Huong Lake, Thuy Ta House, Cu Hill, and Lang Biang mountain. All of these features express unification, impressiveness and attraction. The most interesting characteristics of this hotel is the length of this hotel similar to the longest side of Xuan Huong Lake following the shape of Cu Hill. This makes Sofitel Dalat more impressive.

Sofitel Dalat Palace

This hotel has four kinds of room: Superior, Luxury, Luxury Club Sofitel, and Sofitel Suite. All kinds of room are well-equipped with modern facilities, creating convenience and comfort for customers when coming here. Moreover, the atmosphere of the hotel is quiet with beautiful scene of gardens. It is also near Dalat market, city center, post office, entertainment center and banks. Interestingly, the hotel has a golf course with unique design. You might not forget if come here once.

Taking time in restaurants and bars of the Da Lat hotel might be one of your most interesting moment. Le Rabelais Restaurant specializes in offering French cuisine; while Le Rabelais Bar impresses you by live music with piano in romantic and cozy atmosphere. Besides, Caf De La Poste serves you Vietnamese and international cuisines. And, Larrys Bar is an ideal place for you to relax and entertain.

In a word, Sofitel Dalat Palace is really a wonderful destination for you in Dalat tours. It is not only one of Dalat hotels having ancient French architecture in Vietnam, but also attract tourists by its professional service and hospitality of staff. Hopefully, you trip will be more perfect with this hotel.

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