Kayaking in Halong Bay discovers interesting landscapes

Halong Bay has for a long time been well-known as one of the wonderful bays in the world. Kayaking in Halong Bay is actually a perfect way to explore this stunning homeland of the sea and islands.

Taking part in Halong tour, along with international delegations coming from America, Australia, France, Spain, Sweden, we departed the journey discovering charming Halong Bay.  Kayaking along the bay was actually an exciting experience. Scenery of mountains in combination with the blue water surface, along with the sea breeze blowing into Halong luxury yachts dispel all the sweltering of the summer. Enjoying breathtaking Halong Bay scenery made us a feeling of fully immersing in a unique natural landscape. Sitting on the deck, sipping a cool fruit juice, we seemed to be small when standing before the spectacular natural scenery.

Halong Bay cruise brought us pass over limestone mountains which are named after their natural shape, such as Ga Choi Islet, Mai Nha Islet, Dinh Huong Islet. There are also thousands of large and small limestone islands with abundance of sizes and shapes for tourists’ exploration.

limestone mountains

Maybe most attractive and exciting experiences when the yacht parked next to the fishing village. We were comfortable to kayak or wave along the blue sea water. Wondrous beauty of the nature through a unique imagery of thousands of limestone islands, caves with stalactites in Halong Bay had completely enchanted us. However, to experience all the grandeur of the nature and explore cliffs, contemplate birds passing over protruding ledges or touch thousand year old stones, the best way was by kayaking. Under the specific guidance of our instructors, the sailing became extremely simple and attractive. Each kayak had 2 passengers with 2 kayak paddles. When mastering the paddle, we were really excited when boating ourselves to visit the fishing village, contemplate activities of fishermen in their own village and admire the limestone islands. In addition, kayaking the paddle along the foot of the rocky mountains to explore new experiences was one of the most favorite pastimes of the large number of tourists going to Halong . When the kayak crept through the unnamed islands, we completely admired the beauty of coral reefs, the tiny fishes and the plenty of other interesting scenery. Islands, namely Hang Luon Cave, Ba Ham, Ba Trai Dao, Ba Ham, Dau Be, Hang Co...were appropriate spots for kayaking. Yet going to low caves, we had eventually to lie on the boat, using our hands pushing into the cave’ ceiling to enter. This feeling is actually memorable.

Halong Bay

Especially, when joining the Halong Bay overnight tour, we had a chance to enjoy the quiet atmosphere between the immense sea. Having finished the trip and gone back on our yacht in our boat, most of us were excited and happy with fun filled experiences. In addition, the afternoon’s dinner on the yacht was also exciting. Preparing for dinner, the chef prepared ingredients for spring roll – a popular dish in Vietnam cuisine including meat, vermicelli, black mushrooms, carrots, spices, eggs chicken, and rice paper. They were also ready and happy to guide us to make this traditional dish. Interestingly, companioning us in the cruise, foreign friends were actually excited to hand spring roll by themselves. We all were happy to prepare together and enjoy the meal. When the sun went down, the sea was embellished with shimmering lights from the yachts in Halong Bay bringing mysterious beauty. And then when the first rays appeared on the horizon, it was a signal for us the end of the exciting journey. Yet, we read each other's eyes a certain promise that we would return Halong Bay more times - a pride of Vietnam nature in the eyes of international friends.

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Imposing architecture of St. Joseph's Cathedral

Situated at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, St. Joseph's Cathedral, also known as Hanoi Cathedral is now considered to be one of the symbols of the city and is a must-see tourist spot for those who love to explore impressive architecture in Vietnam travel. Looking at the history of any structures, it can be easy to recognize the culture and civilization at that period. In Ly Dynasty, with the strong development of Buddhism, temples were built all over Vietnam country. To Nguyen Dynasty, Catholicism is widely developed. Especially, when the French came to Vietnam, they left the mark of their civilization by building numerous churches. The typical architectural works was St. Joseph's Cathedral, which has retained its intact values so far. It also becomes one of the appealing attractions in Hanoi.

St. Joseph Cathedral

Viewed from outside, St. Joseph's Cathedral is ancient with unique architectural features and moss on the walls. Yet stepping through the big entrance gate inside the church, tourists will witness a modern architectural works which seems not to change with the time. Built in the late nineteenth century, St. Joseph's Cathedral is simulated architecture of Notre-Dame de Paris in France. It can be considered as one of the outstanding architectural works of Catholicism. This is also the product of the intercultural between Buddhist and Catholicism, between the East and the West. The Cathedral now becomes an indispensable tourist spot in Vietnam tour packages for tourists who are interested in exploring unique architectural features. 

Back alley of St. Joseph Cathedral

Most tourists taking part in Hanoi travel do not ignore the impressive attraction. Like numerous other churches in Vietnam, St. Joseph's Cathedral was localized thanks to the carvings and gilded lacquer deeply inspired by Vietnam folklore. Building materials of the Cathedral was terracotta tiles, the walls were plastered with pasteboard. Yet the structural elements were still built in the medieval Gothic architectural style. The Cathedral was designed and under construction by the Bishop Puginier. This was a typical church strongly affected by Gothic architecture with wide curved arches pointing at the sky. This style was most strongly developed in Europe in the 13th century. Gothic architectural style was seen as a gigantic step and the pinnacle of construction science and technology at that time. 

Stained glass in St. Joseph 

St. Joseph's Cathedral was clearly characterized of this architecture with high walls and arches retaining the large number of windows. There are a large entrance door in the middle of the church and two smaller doorways on either sides of the bell tower. The doors and windows were domed arches in combination with the pictures of saints in eye-catching and harmonious stained glasses create the natural light right inside the Cathedral. The chancel was decorated in a traditional folk art and carved with sophisticated and unique wooden motifs. Right at the center of the sanctuary area is a terracotta statue of St. Joseph with the height of more than 2m. The chancel is one of special highlights in the overall architecture of St. Joseph Cathedral which strongly attracts tourists when participating in Hanoi travel. The Cathedral also owns a set of Western bells including four small bells and a big one. Especially, the most prominent feature is the big clock mounted at the front of the Cathedral. The alarm system of the clock is linked with 5 bells hung on two towers. 

Inside St. Joseph

The center of Square in front of the Cathedral is the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help made of metal. Surroundings of the Cathedral is procession route, parterre and a small stone cave behind. Overall architecture built in harmony with the landscapes makes the Cathedral have strong appeal for tourists participating in Vietnam tours to Hanoi. Over time, Hanoi citizens have been familiar and considered St. Joseph Cathedral as a new cultural symbol of the city. It will be a deficiency if not mentioning the influence of French culture reflected in Hanoi culture today, nor ignore the ancient French villas when referring the architecture of the capital. Immersing in the flow, St. Joseph has become an inseparable part of Hanoi. It has become a familiar address not only with Hanoi citizens but all tourists wishing to explore the typical architectural features in Vietnam culture. St.Joseph Cathedral thus contributes to promote Vietnam tourism in general and Hanoi tourism in particular to international friends.

Winter is the best time to travel Sapa

AloTrip, a new emerging professional travel website in Vietnam (alotrip.com) is a great vacationers’ companion in all Vietnam tours. Winter is regarded as one of the most favorite time to travel the country. During the season, many destinations in Vietnam, especially in Sapa , attract a large number of travels from everywhere to come and have amazing experiences on weather of the tropical – climate country. On providing travelers coming to Sapa in winter as well as other seasons with smooth and memorable trips, AloTrip recommends some information to support tourists in Sapa travel plan. 

Sapa

Sapa is a stopover quite near Hanoi, about 370km to the northwest. It has long been well-known as the convergence of beautiful nature, unspoiled villages and moderate climate. The town entices travelers by its all-year-round beauty along with profound and unique cultural features. The foggy town has been chosen by almost of families, couples and groups of friends to have fantastic and unforgettable vacations. In winter, many points of interests in Vietnam are quite less visited, but Sapa always appeals tourists, even all year round. Are you wondering when the best time to travel Sapa is? Actually, it is not easily to define when the best time to travel Sapa. Simply, in each season, Sapa is beautiful in its own ways. It also depends on the hobby, travel purpose and emotion of each traveler. If having a chance to visit Sapa in spring, you will be lured into the romantic and stunning scenery everywhere in Sapa. In spring, Sapa is covered by beautiful sunlight, wind, and fresh atmosphere featuring characteristics of mountainous region. 

Sapa overview

Visiting Sapa in this season, you will be overwhelmed by fantastic and poetic landscapes captivating thousands of travelers and photographers. In spring days, everywhere in Sapa from streets in town to hillsides and mountainsides is portrayed by exotic gardens of peach blossom and apricot blossom. In addition, travelers will be enticed in a wonderful natural masterpiece of roses on Ham Rong Mountain. Therefore, spring will be the best time to travel Sapa and admire the beauty of colorful flowers. In summer, Sapa looks like a small European city with mild climate and fresh green vegetables. Summer will bring travelers a distinctive experience on the weather of a tropical – climate country. During summer months, travelers come to Sapa to escape the sweating heat in delta areas. Summer in Sapa is so comfortable with elegant sunlight and cool breezes, along with fresh and charming natural landscapes. Compared to spring or summer time, Sapa in autumn is less colorful, but still possesses its own features. In autumn days, Sapa looks magically in foggy atmosphere. Travelers can capture many unique photos of Sapa with stilt houses hiding behind trees and terraced fields. From September to October, Sapa is covered by gold-like terraced paddy fields, which captivates many adventurous travelers and those who want to take weird and toxic photos of the striking scenery. 

Topas Ecolodge

Absolutely, autumn is the best time to visit Sapa and admire breath-taking landscapes. Meanwhile, many travelers believe that winter is the best time to travel Sapa, with all graceful and romantic scenes. In recent years, travelers come to Sapa more in winter to witness and observe the incredible view of Sapa when snow falls. Roads, houses and plants all are covered by snow, which creates magnificent and wondrous atmosphere here. If coming to Sapa in late November when the winter comes, the weather in Sapa is colder, but not frostbitten. In the early morning, all small Sapa Town seems to be "floating" or "hiding" amid clouds and fog. You have to stand closely to see people's face and surrounding area clearly. Yet, the air here is always extremely fresh, which brings a sense of comfort and tranquility to travelers who want to escape from the hustle and bustle life in big cities full of noise and dust. In winter, Sapa Town hides inside fog and snow. Coming to Sapa in cold weather will make you feel as if you were wandering in a north European country. In addition, winter months are ideal time for couples to celebrate the most important day in their lifetime. In the middle of winter, travelers from tropical-climate places come to Sapa to contemplate snowfall, grass and trees covered by white snow ice. This makes Sapa more spectacular, extraordinary and fascinated. 

Ta Van Village

Sapa is also an ideal vacation spot in Vietnam tour packages for couples to enjoy their memorable honeymoons. Many honeymoon tours to Sapa are operated by almost travel agents with multiple choices and affordable prices. Travelers will have meaningful holidays in Sapa, which marks a great milestone in their family life. Otherwise, those who like economical holidays can book one of hotels in Sapa to organize their creative and meaningful honeymoon by themselves. Your married life will be beautiful and interesting with a beautiful beginning. Sapa is beautiful all year round with unique and interesting features. To answer the question when is the best time to travel Sapa it may depend on aesthetic “Guu” and favor of each people. Where to go to enjoy senses of coziness of happiness in your big day? Are you wondering where you are going to travel this winter to make it unforgettable? The ideal destination looking forward to your presence is Sapa, in winter months. Let's come to Sapa to feel happy, comfortable, and do not forget to travel with your family, friends or lover. It will be the perfect time to travel Sapa!

Chung Cake – soul of Vietnamese Tet holiday

For all globetrotters, traveling is not simply just going sightseeing, but also is enjoying unique local cuisine of places where they come to. Recently, Vietnam is appealing more tourists to pop in. In Vietnam travel, tourists are attracted not just by its wonderful landscapes and seascapes, but also profound cultural identity and diverse cuisine. One of the most unique and outstanding dishes of Vietnamese cuisine is Bánh Chưng or Chung Cake.

Boiled Chung Cake

Chung Cake is a traditional cake of Vietnam. The cake implies gratitude of later generations to their forefather and hometown. Ingredients of Chung Cake include sticky rice, green bean, pork, dong leaves, and other additional spices as salt and pepper. Chung Cake is often made on traditional Tet Holiday of Vietnamese people and Hung King Festival (on the 10th day of the third lunar month). Chung Cake has the oldest history in traditional Vietnam cuisine. It is mentioned regularly in historical documents. The traditional cake has a significant position in the heart of Vietnamese people. The cake originated from a legend relating to Lang Lieu Prince, son of the 6th Hung King. The legend recalls the next generation about the national tradition. It is also a meaningful explanation and origin of Chung Cake, Day Cake in Vietnam culture, simultaneously, the importance of rice and nature in Wet Rice Civilization. According to today popular opinions, along with Giay Cake, Chung Cake reflects the ancient Vietnamese people's opinion about the universe. The cake is in green and square shape, which reflects the image of earth in the religion of ancient Vietnamese people and other ethnic groups in Asia.

Chung cake

Existing since the 6th Hung King's Empire, Chung Cake has been going with national history and become the soul of Tet Holiday in Northern Vietnam. Once visiting Vietnam during Vietnam Lunar New Year, tourists will see on the feast of local people, there are Chung Cake laid on. These cakes seem to recall Vietnamese people about the legend of Banh Chung and Banh Giay which symbolize the opinion bout the universe of ancient Vietnamese people. 

Definitely, in cultural Vietnam tours, travelers have a chance to discover many interesting things about the traditional food. Old Vietnamese people, who underwent Tet holidays between 40s and 50s of the last century, often pine for traditional Tet with Chung Cakes carefully made. Their ingredients were chosen from dong leaves and sticky rice to green bean, thin and small bamboo strips. During war time in Vietnam, to raise troops to fight the enemy, northern people spend out of food for front line. Thus, Banh Chung was simpler, but more valuable than any thing. Those who underwent Tet during war time and subsidy period, Chung Cake evoked unforgettable memories.

Making Chung Cake

Todays, young generations still inherit and bring the traditional custom into play. Although the young live in big and modern cities, they try to spend time on sitting and waiting for boiling these Chung Cakes, along with chatting with their family. In spite of being sold at supermarkets, stores or other services, in the countryside, the taste Chung Cake is also felt somewhat over the pot of Chung Cake. The present-day atmosphere of Tet still sees the image of Vietnamese women busy during Tet with works of washing the dong leaves, soaking rice, wrapping cakes, while, the children are sitting around a large pot of rice cakes and look after it overnight. For many generations, Banh Chung is the joy of the New Year's reunion. Beautiful thick and square cakes are displayed on the altar dedicated to worship ancestors. There are small cakes made for children as a New Year gift. Yet, today, the method of cooking the cake in somewhere is modernized. Yet, when New Year and spring come, Banh Chung still reminds Vietnamese people about traditional national values.

Chung Cake

Today, ingredients of making Chung Cake remain unchanged: sticky rice, green bean, pork and dong leave. Chung Cake will be more delicious if its ingredients are prepared carefully. Traditional Vietnamese Tet Holiday and images of green Chung Cakes are long-lasting traditional Vietnam culture. Chung Cake evokes Tet Holiday and vice versa. Perhaps, the combination becomes a cultural symbol of Vietnam. Therefore, the work of making Chung Cake when New Year comes is a fine cultural custom of Vietnam. The website National Geographic recently released top 10 unique traditional dishes in the world, including Chung Cake and Giay Cake of Vietnam. The site also described about traditional Tet in Vietnam. Tet Holiday is the most important occasion in Vietnam. It marks the appearance of spring and new hopes. Vietnamese traditional Tet is also the occasion to reunite family members. Everyone often eat melon seeds, marmalade and rice cakes during Tet.

Binh Thuan – A charming princess of beaches

As one of the pristine and romantic destinations of Vietnam tourism, Binh Thuan owns the relatively favorable geographical location and is the intersection connecting the major tourist centers such as Nha Trang, Dalat, Ho Chi Minh City, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Thanks to the stretching coastline of 192km long from Ca Na to Binh Chau with the average temperature of 26-27C, Binh Thuan is worth a great resort destination for those who would like to immerse in the peaceful natural scenery and romantic landscapes. Golden sunshine and gentle sea breezes make Binh Thuan always soothing blue along with white sand beaches endlessly stretching... It has truly captivated the hearts of any tourists when experiencing Vietnam travel here.

Fairy Spring

Referring to Binh Thuan, it will be a big deficiency if Mui Ne, one of the must-see tourist attractions in any Vietnam tour packages on beach, is not mentioned. It is considered as a gentle charming princess being awakened after a long sleep. Mui Ne actually attracts domestic and foreign tourists by the graceful curve of sandy shores and gorgeous apparel of the sea water, of the sun, of the wind, and of the lush green trees here. Thanks to such beauty, Mui Ne Beach was appreciated as the world's best location in Asia to host International Sailing Festival in 2010 by the International Sailing Federation. In addition, the beach here is the exciting challenge for numerous famous windsurfing racing and kite surfing athletes from Britain, France, Russia...

White Sand Dunes

Along with the leisure activities on waters, tourists also have a chance to soak up the peaceful relaxing moments thanks to hundreds of multi-scale and modern resorts with full-service health care or hot mineral mud bathing... and enjoy delicious culinary of the natural waters. From Mui Ne, tourists can take a boat to explore the famous beauty of popular tourist attractions in Binh Thuan, namely Cu Lao Cau, Hon Ba, Khe Ga Cape, Nghe Lake... Especially, Phu Quy Island is considered as the appealing rendezvous with eco-resorts combined with diving, fishing, doing sports and ascertaining about local culture.

Not only does it have the advantages of the waters, Binh Thuan is home to a wealth of scenic spots, historical architectural monuments and the system of traditional and contemporary cultural festivals of ethnic minority such as Kinh, Cham, Hoa...  The most prominent festivals should be named: Kate Festival of Cham ethnic people, The Fisherman’s Festival of Hoa people, Dinh Thay Thim Festival of the ancient Vietnamese people...These festivals are organized in chain with distinctive folklore features. Besides, there are also some modern festivals such as boat racing festival welcoming the spring, street lantern parade festival in Mid-Autumn, and Hoi Tu Xanh (Green Convergence) - an international festival which is considered as one of the major events promoting BinhThuan tourism.

In terms of the traditional elements, it must be named Phan Thiet Water Tower - the architectural works which is regarded as the symbol of Binh Thuan province and Phan Rang city. Located in downtown of Phan Thiet City adjacent the north side of Ca Ty River, the image of the tower has become the official symbol of Binh Thuan province, the publications of books and magazine, and symbolized numerous enterprises in Binh Thuan. Besides, the Cham Towers (Po Dam, Poshanu) are the typical architectural works for the existence of Champa Kingdom. In particular, the province is also home to numerous unique works such as Van Thuy Tu, Khe Ga Lighthouse, Buddha statue located on Ta Cu Mountain, Duc Thanh School...

Cham Tower 

Realizing the diverse potential of the local, Binh Thuan now retains over 400 multi-scale tourism projects which have been completed their investment. These projects yearly attracts over 2 million tourist arrivals to visit and relax, including more than 240,000 international tourists from countries around the world such as Russia, Germany, Sweden, Holland, France, England, Korea, Japan... Numerous hotels are located right on Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard, Le Loi, namely Diamond Hotel, 3-star Doi Duong Hotel, Binh Minh Hotel... The system of hotels in Binh Thuan fully equipped along with friendly staff welcoming tourists forms a long profestional hotel chain overlooking South China Sea.

Beach in Phan Thiet

Gentle and friendly Binh Thuan people, Binh Thuan land harmonizing colors of the waters, the sun, the wind, and the mountains have actually deeply left impression for tourists once setting foot on to visit and relax here. Binh Thuan tourism is increasingly developing and worth an appealing destination attracting tourists to explore Vietnam travel.

Mekong Delta Tour in Tram Chim National Park

Visiting Tram Chim National Park is an interesting experience in your Mekong River Cruises. As the residence of Sarus Crane- one of the famous birds in the world with the riveting dancing, Tram Chim National Park promises to be an attractive destination for West exploration.

Located in the downstream of Mekong River, in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province, Tram Chim National Park attracts tourists by the immense blue of melaleuca forests home to numerous rare species of plants and animals. From August to November, this place welcomes hundreds even thousands of visitors coming.

Tram Chim National park

In Mekong Delta Cruise at Tram Chim National Park, you will be introduced about this place with five different areas from A1 to A5. Each area is surrounded by a system of canals and dikes with a total length of about 59 kilometers. By special means of transport- Tac Rang- a small canoe, you will definitely enjoy your best time to everywhere in this national park. Along the sites of canal is long mangrove forest. You will imagine like getting lost in the midst of birds with up to 200 species of all kinds, including many rare species such as O Tac, Te Vang, Gia Day, Choi Choi, etc.

Moreover, in this Mekong Cruise, you will come to vast fields of green grass and colorful lotus. Located in the heart of Dong Thap Muoi, lotus in Tram Chim is the best one in Vietnam. The lotus here has big and thick petals arranging in layer by layer with white and pink colors. If you want to witness the amazing spectacle of Sarus cranes flying to Tram Chim to shelter, you can come here in late December to early May. You will have the opportunity to see cranes in gray suits with large wings and long legs. This creates not like a wonderful natural dance . You will quickly be lured into that performance in the afternoon at sunset. You can observe many species of bird from the 20-meter high tower named Vong Canh. From here, the panoramic views of mangrove forest is filled with blue color, white wings of storks nesting on high places.

Sarus Crane

To experience on Mekong delta tours, from Ho Chi Minh City, you will catch bus running straight down to Tram Chim. Then you can take taxi, or catch coach to Cao Lanh, and transit to getting on bus to Binh Thanh to go to the park. Here, you can take a tour to visit Tram Chim from 1 to 3 hours or rent a boat to explore with the fee from 500.000-800.000 VND per boat. You can stay overnight at the Tram Chim National Park if you want to enjoy more about the nature here. And, you could turn back to Cao Lanh to explore the lives of people here. Do not forget to enjoy specialties such as grilled snakehead fish with lotus leaf.

In a word, visiting Tram Chim National Park in Mekong River Cruises might be one of your unforgettable memories in the South of Vietnam.

source: http://www.vietnamtour.alotrip.com/

Da Nang – an ideal destination for 2014 winter

AloTrip is a new leading travel website in Vietnam (alotrip.com) and a reliable companion in all Vietnam tours of vacationers. Acknowledging a new tendency of tourists – traveling overseas in winter, AloTrip recommends tourists to pay a visit to Da Nang, a wonderful beach city in Central Vietnam. The city is also seen as the worthiest city to live in the country. The following useful information may support tourists in planning Vietnam trips.

Vietnam travel in winter becomes a popular tendency of globetrotters. Specifically, in recent years, travelers from all over the world visit Vietnam more, especially on winter holiday. They often draft their travel plan to Vietnam early. During the season, airlines, resorts and hotels in Vietnam offer a wide range of special discounts for tourists, especially in Da Nang City, one of the most favorite Vietnam destinations all year round. The city fascinates tourists not just by its wonderful beaches but also a profound and various culture, and hospitable local people. Beaches in Da Nang are chosen by most of tourists since its convenient transportation, favorable climatic conditions, wonderful seascapes and landscapes, and professional tourism services.

Da Nang is one of the most best-loved destinations inVietnam all year round. The hot period in Da Nang does not witness too high temperature, ranging around from 28-30 degree Celsius. Winter months from December to February are thought to be a good period to travel Da Nang, the temperature is about 18-23°C. Such places as Ba Na Hills and Han River are ideal sites in the city suitable for popping in during winter time. With the latitude of nearly 1500m, Ba Na Hills has the average temperature of about 20°C, which makes tourists feel comfortable. Here can be seen as a new heaven of Vietnam tourism. Da Nang – the city by Han River attracts tourists not just by its fresh and green atmosphere, turquoise water, majestic landscapes, but also diverse cuisine and high-quality service. In addition, in winter months, the temperature in Da Nang is relatively comfortable with a little cold, which is warm enough for tourists from the North, and brings new experiences to those from the South when coming to Da Nang.

Danang beach at night

Situated on the Central strip of Vietnam, Da Nang possesses many outstanding attractions. The city is very near other famous Vietnam destinations as Hue, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi AN, etc. Tourists will be overwhelmed by top Da Nang attractions such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain (Marble Mountains), Non Nuoc Beach, Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, Hai Van Pass, and Cham Sculpture Museum, etc. During winter days, these tourist sites are covered by a new and colorful coat, which appeals tourists to explore. In Vietnam tour packages to these attractions during winter months, tourists will not worry about their bodies always sweaty like in summer. They will feel relaxed and comfortable with cool breezes from the sea and fresh air on trekking mountains.

Cable car in Ba Na

In autumn and winter days, strolling around craft villages as Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village brings a different feeling to tourists. Exploring the village existing for about 200 years ago brings tourists a new and exciting experience. When visiting here, tourists have a chance to choose valuable and unique souvenirs carved sophisticatedly from small stones, or decorative items made from huge stone blocks. All of these items are created by skillful artisans. In Vietnam, there are many traditional stone carving villages, but only Non Nuoc Village beneath the foot of Marble Mountains can connect the traditional handicraft to tourists, and expand its reputation to the whole world. In addition, Ba Na Hills is a should-not-miss place in Da Nang. The area is famous for majestic landscapes and owning one of the longest cable car systems in the world. Ba Na Hills cable car is constructed to replace the rough and craggy road to the area. The system has 86 open-design cabins with a speed of 6m/s, which helps tourist have experiences on outside weather at the latitude of over 1000m. From the the foot to the top of Ba Na Hilll, it takes about 30 minutes along with many services of entertainment and resort in Ba Na Hills.

Fireworks Competition in Danang

What an amazing holiday if tourists come to Vietnam in winter, but still feel a bit of hot wave of summer, leading them to immerse in cool seawater and soak in the beautiful sunlight on beaches. All features of Da Nang weather in winter make beaches here indispensable in Vietnam holidays. The city owns many marvelous and charming beaches as Non Nuoc Beach, My Khe Beach and My An Beach, and Son Tra Peninsula. Among beaches in Da Nang, My Khe Beach is well-known as one of the ideal destinations for relaxation in Asia. Forbes, the American travel magazine voted My Khe Beach as one of six most beautiful beaches in the world. Continuing Vietnam tourism journey in Da Nang, tourists will drop by Museum of Cham Sculpture, the largest museum of Cham culture in Vietnam and in Southeast Asia. Constructed by the French, it specializes in collecting, storing, and displaying relics on sculpture of the Champa kingdom found in Cham towers and ramparts in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands. Visiting the museum will recall tourists a heroic and wealthy history of Cham Kingdom.

Cham Museum in Danang

Besides, cheap travel cost in Da Nang is an advantage of the city. Only with about 500 thousand dong, you can easily find a comfortable middle-standard double room near Han River, or My Khe Beach. Coming to Da Nang in winter, tourists should not miss to taste delicious and cheap street food and local specialties which are famous throughout the country, such as fresh spring roll (boiled pork and vegetables wrapped by rice paper), noodle with fish pies, jellyfish mannequin, Quang noodle, and many other delicious local dishes. It will be a mistake if Da Nang cuisine is not explored in this journey. Obviously, Da Nang cuisine is not as sophisticated as Hanoi cuisine, or not as diverse as that of Saigon, but it has unique culinary features of Central Vietnam. All appear in Da Nang, from chicken rice in Hoi An to complicated cakes of Hue. Tourists can easily meet these dishes on streets of Da Nang. If having more time in the city, they can drop by Con Market and Han Market to explore the street culinary world in Da Nang. Go strolling in Da Nang at night also gives tourists a chance to enjoy fresh seafood parties. However, things make tourists always want to visit Da Nang again is the friendly and professional attitudes of local people, from taxi drivers, seafood sellers at the seashore to hotel staff. There will not be unsettled situation making tourists uncomfortable. With above mentioned ideal characteristics, Da Nang will be an exciting and perfect destination in this winter. Have a good travel plan, pick up your pack and come to the city, many interesting things of Da Nang are looking forward to your discovery.