Handy Hoi An travel tips

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

Hoi An

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

Thanh Binh Riverside

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

Cham Island

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

Cao Lau

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

Hoi An Ancient Town

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

Top 7 most enchanting bays in Vietnam

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

Halong Bay

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

Lang Co Bay

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

Nha Trang Bay

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

Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa

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

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan

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

Xuan Dai Bay in Phu Yen

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

Vung Ro Bay in Phu Yen

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

Top famous bridges in Vietnam as local pride

Vietnam has possessed a series of unique and outstanding bridges as the density of rivers. These bridges in Vietnam are associated with many valuable cultural and historical events. Let's discover Top 10 bridges as Vietnamese people's pride in Vietnam travel with AloTrip – an official website of AloTrip International Limited. Travelers will be provided with useful information presenting a balanced view of Vietnam culture, history and all what one may expect when traveling the country. 
Nhat Tan Bridge 

Nhat Tan bridge

Nhat Tan Bridge is the biggest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. The project of Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi has a length of 8.3 kilometer long. The bridge section of Nhat Tan Bridge is 3.7 km, including the main bridge spanning Red River is 1.5 km long. It is the cable-stayed bridge with constant spans and 5 pillars. Each span has 11 couples of staycabled to support the capacity of the bridge. With high requirements of technique and fine art, Nhat Tan Bridge is designed and constructed to become a new symbol of Hanoi capital. Five span towers symbolize five entrances to enter the inner city. Being built from 2009, Nhat Tan Bridge was inaugurated on January 4th, 2015. The bridge has a total investment capital of 14,000 billion dong. It took 6 years to complete the construction. The bridge connects the city and Noi Bai International Airport and Flamingo Dai Lai Resort – one of the best the resorts in the world. The advent of Nhat Tan Bridge is the symbol of Vietnam and Japan friendship, as well as creates favorable conditions for tourists of Vietnam tour packages in Hanoi. 
Long Bien Bridge 

Railway in Long Bien Bridge

Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge spanning over Red River in Hanoi. Long Bien Bridge is not simply built to serve the local transportation, but also a long-lasting historical witness. Undergoing the damage of time and war, the bridge has existed heroically along with the development and modernism of the capital. Long Bien Bridge links Hoan Kiem District and Long Bien District of Hanoi City. The bridge was built by the French (1898-1902). Initially, the bridge was named after the name of General Governor of Indochina, Paul Doumer. Later, it was renamed Long Bien Bridge. The bridge is 2290 meter long with a central single railway. To construct the bridge, it wasted 3000 native workers, 40 French managers, engineers, experts, and foreman. The total cost of the bridge was 6.2 million franc. Long Bien Bridge is over 100 years old. It owns many historical values of Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general. 
Bai Chay Bridge 

Bai Chay Bridge

Located in Quang Ninh province, Bai Chay Bridge is the first flat cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. The bridge is located on National Road No.18 with a length of 903m and a width of 25.3m. The bridge connects Hon Gai and Bai Chay. The bridge spans over Cua Luc channel, separating Cua Luc Bay and Halong Bay. This bridge is the first cable-stayed structure with a flat surface of Vietnam. At the same time, Bai Chay Bridge also sets a world record in the main span length (435m). The bridge was designed and constructed by Japanese contractors. 
Truong Tien Bridge

Truong Tien Bridge

Truong Tien Bridge is the first bridge spanning Perfume River in Hue. Like Long Bien Bridge across the Red River in Hanoi, Truong Tien Bridge is the first bridge across the river in Hue, near Hue Citadel. Truong Tien Bridge is also one of first bridges constructed in Indochina in late XIX and early XX centuries with new and modern technique and materials from Western countries. The total length of Truong Tien Bridge is 402.60 meters, designed in Gothic architectural style. Images of spans arching reflected into Perfume River, girls in white and violet Ao Dai, boats on the river under the bridge with beautiful melody and words of eternal romantic poem, red phoenix flowers, or the shimmering bright image the bridge at night are beautiful memories in mind of tourists on Vietnam holidays in Hue. 
Dragon Bridge 

Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is one of Vietnam bridges owning most awards. Dragon Bridge is the 6th bridge spanning over Han River. It was inaugurated on March 29th, 2013. The bridge has a length of 666m with six lanes. The total investment capital is 1,700 billion VND. Dragon Bridge is one of the most highlights in Vietnam tours to Da Nang. Dragon Bridge was proposed to the World Record Guinness for being "the longest steel dragon". Dragon Bridge gained international FX Design Awards 2013 and Lighting Design Awards 2014 for being one of world excellent lighting design works. At the award ceremony of Excellence Engineering Excellence Award (EEA) in the US, Vietnam Dragon Bridge was named for Grand Award, along with 7 works and projects of the United States and other countries. Unlike other bridges in the world, Dragon Bridge with unique design facsimiles the shape of a dragon curving above Han River towards the South China Sea. Dragon Bridge emerges on prominently with brilliant yellow color. The dragon's head highly heads straight out to sea, as affirming the image of the dynamic city and taking the image of Da Nang City across the world... Being regarded as the symbol of the worthiest city to live in Vietnam, Dragon Bridge is an outstanding venue to organize important events of the city, Vietnam and region. Also, it is indispensable attraction in Da Nang travel. 
Han River Bridge 

Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge in Da Nang is the first swing bridge in Vietnam. The bridge was contructed from 1998 to 2000. It was designed and built by Vietnamese architects and workers, and it is the only swing bridge in the country. Han River Bridge connects two main boulervards of Da Nang City (Le Duan Street in the west and Pham Van Dong Street in the east. Han River Bridge is 487.7 meter long. Everyday, at 1 a.m the bridge will turn 90 degrees to let big ships easily travel. At about 4 a.m, the bridge will return. Han River Bridge and other famous bridges in Da Nang become top attractions in Da Nang City. Along Marble Mountains, Han River Bridge is a sacred symbol of the city with meaningful beauty. 
Thuan Phuoc Bridge 

Thuan Phuoc Bridge

Thuan Phuoc Bridge is the most modern and longest suspension bridge in Vietnam. The bridge has a total length of 1,850 meters, linking two banks of bays in Da Nang. Bridges are among the most highlights in Da Nang City. They not just create favorable conditions for local people to travel, but also for the city’s development, and creating unmatched beauty in the city with unique architectural ideals. Thuan Phuoc Bridge from all sides brings a sense of modernism, charm, and marvelousness. The bridge is located in a prime position, which facilitates to develop Vietnam tourism potentials in Da Nang and other neighboring localities. 
Phu My Bridge 

Phu My Bridge

Phu My Bridge is the biggest cable-stayed bridge in Saigon. As being the largest cable-stayed bridge in Ho Chi Minh City spanning Saigon River connecting District 2 and District 7, with the total investment capital of 2076 billion dong, Phu My Bridge was inaugurated to build on September 9th, 2005 and completed in 2009. Phu My Bridge is not just a key project of Vietnam, but also the most modern cable stayed bridge in the world. The most modern part of the bridge is the technique of cable stayed. Few bridges in the world own the technique. These above bridges in Vietnam are not just symbolizing the development and face of each locality, but also possessing meaningful cultural and historical values.

Most enchanting rendezvous in North Vietnam

Vietnam has long become one of the most fascinating destinations alluring the great number of international tourists. The impressive natural landscapes, peaceful unspoiled scenery, wonderful beaches and hospitable citizens are always unforgettable impression in the journey of discovering Vietnam travel. In particular, each region of the country has its own charms offering the surprising experiences. Spending a trip to explore the most amazing rendezvous in North Vietnam, tourists will surely be immersed in these wonderful feelings. Vietnam is worth one of the most impressive destinations in the region strongly alluring tourists.

Cuc Phuong National Park

Mac Lake in Cuc Phuong

Deeply located in Tam Diep mountain range, Cuc Phuong National Park is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ninh Binh and destinations in Vietnam. It is Vietnam's first National Park and also the country's largest nature reserve. The national park is situated on the territory of the 3 provinces, namely Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa with an area of approximately 23,000 km2. Cuc Phuong is not only the forest with its extremely diverse ecosystem but also an ideal tourist sites in Vietnam tour packages to Ninh Binh.

There are many tourist routes and venues for tourists to choose when setting foot on Cuc Phuong such as walking "Botanical Garden", "Observation towers - A short trekking routes retaining beautiful scenery"; camping and and overnight inside the forest; visiting "Nguoi Xua Cave - one of the residents of the prehistoric people...  The best time to Ninh Binh in general and Cuc Phuong National Park in particular is the dry season - from December to April when the intense rain passing leaves a clear blue sky.

Mai Chau - Hoa Binh

Rice fields in Thung Khe

Far about 100km from Hanoi city center, Mai Chau - Hoa Binh is the ideal tourist attraction for those who love to explore peaceful nature and the life of the ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Situated at an altitude of 200 - 1,500 meters above sea level, Mai Chau retains the cool and fresh climate all year around much more attracting tourists. Participating in Mai Chau travel, tourists often set foot on Lac Village - the famous tourist village which is typical for the land and people in Mai Chau. In the tourist seasons, Lac Village is always exciting and cheerful like in festival. Tourists going to Mai Chau include not only young people or Vietnamese families but also the great number of international tourists. In particular, specialty in Mai Chau is credibly diverse, yet the most prominent is sticky rice and honey. Mai Chau sticky rice with its fragrance has long been well-known; simultaneously, it is the memory and the nostalgia of tourists once setting foot on here.

Thung Nai - Hoa Binh

Panoramic view of Thung Nai

Far about 25km from Hoa Binh town and about 110km from Hanoi, Thung Nai is the world of charming landscapes with the presence of rivers, mountains, caves and streams. Thung Nai is famous for Bo Waterfall, Bo Cave, Mu Village, unnamed islands floating on the water or the cages of fishes on the lake. It is the home of many ethnic groups, mostly Muong ethnic people. Thung Nai is extremely suitable rendezvous for relaxing moments with family and friends to admire the amazing natural scenery and forget the worries of the daily life. The tourist site annually attracts the great number of both domestic and international tourists participating in Vietnam tour.

Dai Lai Lake - Vinh Phuc

Dai Lai Lake

Far about 50km from Hanoi city center, Dai Lai endlessly spreads with lush vegetation hiding inside the splendid villa and hotels with thier own unique architecture scattering along the hillside. The lake surface ripples in blue all year round. There is a bird island up to 4.8 ha wide in the middle of the lake with the green and luxuriant trees. In the winter, hundreds of birds from afar gather here creating the vivid and pristine natural picture. In the evening, tourists can comfortably immerse in the singing of the birds in the bushes or contemplate the sunset on a lake...

The adventurous tourists can organize trekking trips to the north throughout the forest and Pass Nhe to Thai Nguyen province, or turn into Mo Qua Mountain to climb the steep cliffs towering the cloud. From atop the mountain peak, tourists can admire Xa Huong Lake, Lang Ham Lake, Gia Khau Lake looming in the cool green of the forest. In addition, those who are interested in going sightseeing and researching the history can find the ancient castle and palace built by Nguyen Danh Phuong, who had coped with the court of King Le - Lord Trinh for more than 10 years.

Trang An - Ninh Binh

cave in Trang An

Far over 90km from Hanoi to the south, Trang An is situated in the territory of Hoa Lu district, Gia Vien district and Ninh Binh city. Retains an area of thousands of hectares, Trang An is covered by the system of submerged limestone mountains creating interconnected lakes thanks to 48 stunning caves. The journey of exploring the caves in Trang An Eco-tourism complex follows a closed route with its departure and terminal adjacent Ang Muong wharf. Under the route, tourists will pass through 12 caves and 3 historical and spiritual relics. The time for a trip usually lasts about 3 hours.

Discovering Trang An in Ninh Binh travel, tourists will find it easy to recognize that there is the harmonious combination of the famous scenic spots at Trang An.  The feeling when floating on the boats is like on Yen stream at Huong (Perfume Pagoda); going through the caves is like exploring wet caves at Phong Nha, Quang Binh; admiring the mountain is like traveling Halong Bay. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is one of the scenic spots in Vietnam having been voted as the world natural heritage by UNESCO.

Thien Son - Suoi Nga

Thien Son - Suoi Nga

Along National Highway 32 or Lang - Hoa Lac Highway to Son Tay town through Ba Vi National Park, tourists will land on Thien Son - Suoi Nga eco-tourism area. The tourist area is located in the east of Ba Vi mountain range, Ba Vi District, Hanoi. The whole area is divided into 3 main tourist zones, namely Ha Son, Trung Son and Ngoan Son. In particular, the center of the tourist area is Cong Troi (Heaven Gate) Waterfll full of water all year round. Thien Son - Suoi Nga is one of the appealing tourist attractions in Hanoi alluring those who love to discover romantic and lyrical nature.

Cong Troi Waterfall with its height of 25m falls down the ridge forming a natural swimming pool from 1.5 to 2m deep with its moderate slope. It is home to tourist loving to swim in the springs. Not far away from Cong Troi Waterfall and natural pool is Thien Son Cave, which is used as the performing and entertaining venue of tourists. Ngoan Son located between Trung Son and Ha Son with the large marsh 12ha wide is the convergence of boating and fishing. Ha Son with Tam Cap waterfalls and many small streams interspersing winding bridges spanning the dreaming stream. Surrounding around the appealing tourist sites is the hostels built on stilt-house architecture interspersed among trees and waterfalls creating the credibly peaceful and romantic scenery. Along with other tourism spots, Thien Son - Suoi Nga displays its significant contribution to promote the image of Vietnam tourism closer to international tourists.

Trang An Eco-tourism complex – breathtaking venue

Retaining a total area of 3177.2 hectares, Trang An Eco-tourism complex is located in 8 communes of districts, namely Gia Vien, Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh city. The eco-tourism complex is divided into 5 major functional tourist zones: special preserved zone (Hoa Lu Ancient Capital area), center zone, cave zone, tourism service zone and Bai Dinh Pagoda spiritual tourist zone.  Trang An complex is also home to 47 historical relics with the large number of caves hiding in the limestone. Valleys and the system of underground river interweaving each other creating the magical and romantic space. It is one of the indispensable tourist sites in the journey of discovering Vietnam travel to Ninh Binh. Tourists once setting foot on here will actually get unforgettable experiences. An engaging ecoregionTrang An cave area is located in Gia Vien district and Hoa Lu district with an area of 966.4 ha. According to incomplete statistics, the ecotourism complex is home to 500 species of plants, 73 bird species, 41 species of mammals and 32 species of reptiles. Currently, the number of aquatic caves in the tourist complex is 48 along with numerous historical artifacts and archaeological relics. It has been preserved the vestiges of the prehistoric humans dating from 5,000 to 300 million year ago. Archaeologists and geologists assert that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - Hoa Lu was formerly an ancient 250 million to 300 million year inlet. Discovering Trang An cave tourist area is definitely one of the most impressive things to do in Ninh Binh. 

A scene in Trang An

Trang An cave tourist area is associated with the relics of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Dinh Bo Linh came to the throne in 968 and chose Hoa Lu, a rugged mountainous region as the capital. Here, he built the palaces, based on the mountain to defense and turned the rugged mountain into the fortress isolated from the outside. When building the citadel, King Dinh Tien Hoang had exploited the natural advantages to serve people. The limestone mountain ranges were connected with each other thanks to the artificial walls to erect a unique and solid capital. It currently still preserves the large number of historical evidences of a capital with three successive dynasties, namely Dinh, Le, Ly. It can be said that the tourist complex is one of the fascinating historical - cultural - spiritual - ecological tourist attractions in Ninh Binh. Trang An tourist complex is situated in Thanh Tri Thien Tao mountain range of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Here, the mountains surrounded 4 sides with caves hiding under mountain each. The wonder is that these caves are connected with each other to create a Hoa Lu Ancient Capital retaining the solid defense. The towering mountains are observatories as well as protecting walls of the citadel. The time has been able to undermine the artificial architectural works, but the citadel still forever exists. It is also the reason why Hoa Lu Ancient Capital has been called "Stone Ancient Capital". Many archaeologists going to Trang An cave ecological complex consider it as a "outdoor geological museum" because Trang An complex is surrounded by bow-shaped limestone mountains among the wetland low-lying area. The cracks from the limestone mountains reflect geological movement creating flows inside the caves. According to scientists, the famous karst caves in Hoa Lu limestone mountains- Ninh Binh and adjacent regions four thousand years old are regarded as a "Halong Bay on land" as today. The most prominent in the system of caves is type of horizontal water caves through the heart of the great mountains and regularly flooded. 

Trang An Tourist Area

These caves convey convective water flowing throughout creeks between creating the line connecting the caves together. Exploring caves in Trang An tourist complex is always indispensable sites in Vietnam tour packages to Ninh Binh attracting the large number of tourists at home and internationally. A magnificent tourist complex Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Bich Dong, an important part of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital heritage site with King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple and Le Hoan Temple along with Trang An ecotourism complex is indispensable tourist rendezvous in the system of national tourist areas in Vietnam tour. As planned, Trang An ecotourism complex retains 9 waterway tourist routes and 2 road routes. The road route retains the length of 1.6 km into Tran Temple (also known as Noi Lam Temple) starting at Cay Bang wharf. It is actually interesting hiking route through 3 consecutive passes. The hiking trails are currently built with the broad stone sidesteps. On the way to Tran Temple (worshiping God Quy Minh - 18th Hung King), 7 octagonal ironwood buildings are built in order to serve the relaxation of trekking tourists. The waterway tourist routes combine hiking with excursions by boats across 13 caves to historic sites as the closed roadmap. It is these unique features make Ninh Binh travel become much more attractive. Ninh Binh has built many projects and building items in Trang An Eco-tourism complex so far. In particular, the resort is home to about 30 caves which are not dredged to serve tourist activities. Yet the number of tourists to Bai Dinh - Trang An tourist complex has been constantly increasing since 2009. In detail, the number of tourists setting foots on Ninh Binh was over 3 million people in 2011. Thanks to the tourist development, tens of thousands of workers in Gia Vien district, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh city have a chance to participate in tourism services such as boating, restaurants, motels... In addition, many areas have been awakened the potential of agricultural crops, fungi production or traditional villages such as embroidery, pottery or stone carving, etc.  Ninh Binh tour with highlight of Bai Dinh - Trang An, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Tam Coc - Bich Dong has become one of the impressive destinations in Vietnam, which strongly influences the development of tourism in the country. Tourists going to Ninh Binh actually have the opportunity to be immersed in the peaceful scenery of the wonderful tourist site. Trang An Eco-tourism complex will certainly be one of the fascinating Ninh Binh attractions in particular and in Vietnam in general. Tourists should once come here to enjoy the grandeur of the mountains, the daydreaming of lakes, spectacular caves together with immense blue sky. All mingles together offering tourists the passionate and poetic feelings among the wonderful natural scenery. The tourist complex significantly contributes to promote Ninh Binh tourism in particular and Vietnam tourism in general closer to tourists at home and internationally.

Vietnam visa on arrival procedures of the Immigration Management Office

Vietnam visa is an important type certificated by the Vietnam government at the Vietnam diplomatic representative agencies and consulates in oversea or at the borders of Vietnam as Noi Bai international airport, Tan Son Nhat international airport To help the visa process of foreigners easier and more convenient; they should learn more about the Vietnam visa procedures as follows.

Immigration Visa

Procedures issue, renew, supplement and modify visa Vietnam and apply for the temporary residence card: Foreigners who wish to make and finish the procedures above need to submit their file to the Immigration Management Office or the Police provinces and cities directly under the Central Government.

In the case, foreigners want to get, extend, supplement and modify Vietnam visa on arrival and the temporary residence card for the travel purpose, on behalf for foreigners, the Vietnam international travel company will be responsible for working with the Immigration Management Office or the Police provinces and cities directly under the Central Government.

In the case, foreigners want to apply for visa Vietnam, visa extension, visa supplement, visa change and the temporary residence card to visit their relatives, to marry, to adopt, to cure their application have to be certified by the ward, commune or the authorized agencies of local residence.

Visa procedures in case of lost passport:

In the case passport of foreigners is lost in Vietnam, they should report it immediately to the commune, ward about the place where their card is lost or contact with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy / Consulate of them in Vietnam to apply the new passport or other documents that can be used as a valid passport. And then, you should apply for the new visa to Vietnam.

Visa procedures in case of changing the temporary residence purpose:

Foreigners who want to change the purpose of their stay in Vietnam must be guaranteed by agencies, organizations and individuals to complete all the procedures with the Immigration Management Office or the Police provinces and cities directly under the Central Government (that have guarantee agencies , organizations or individuals).

Visa procedures to apply for the temporary residence card:

Foreigners who have resided temporarily in Vietnam for over 1 year and want to apply for temporary residence card should send their temporary residence card to the Immigration Management Office or the Police provinces and cities directly under the Central Government.

Source: vietnamvisaconsultant.com