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Phu Quoc Overview

Phu Quoc Overview

Covering 515 sq. km (199 sq. mi), the same size as Phuket in Thailand, Phu Quoc, which is 50kms from the Vietnamese mainland, is the largest island in Vietnam really famous for its resorts and beautiful white sand beaches. The weather in Phu Quoc Thanks to its monsoonal and sub-equatorial tropical climate, this peaceful tropical paradise floating in the warm turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand can be visited all year round. A peak season from November to March – the dry season is suitable for outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, jungle-trekking, exploring on motorcycle or bicycle while the rainy season from July to October is the ideal time for a visit to vibrant markets, Cao Dai and Buddhist temples as well as pepper plantation. The beauty of Phu Quoc Island Blessed with favorable natural environments like the virgin forest of over 37,000 hectares, the splendid natural beauty of mountains and forests, which are perfect for hiking, motorbiking and charming wildlife views, coral gardens offshore, varieties of wildlife species for fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling and the easy going and relaxed atmosphere. This spectacular tropical island is unsurprisingly attracting a large number of travelers, both domestic and international.  Where to visit in Phu Quoc Island Home to most of the beach-bungalow hotels and places to play in Phu Quoc, Long Beach, a 19-kilometer strip of white sand running south from Duong Dong, is the star and the liveliest beach of the island. If Long Beach is where to go for tourism service, the capital and largest city of Phu Quoc named Duong Dong is the place to go for a few old colonial-era buildings, the Caodist temples, the island’s main fishing fleet with an picturesque sight of all the boats lined up along the banks and a visit to the central market. What to do in Phu Quoc Besides taking advantage of the resorts lining Long Beach and development beginning on the east coast, you should also spend time on escaping and exploration. There is no lack of interesting activities to enjoy: dive the ridges, kayak in the bays, experience the wonderful scenery of Phu Quoc by taking a drive on wide roads around the beautiful island, sit in a hammock and admire the sparkling cobalt sea with squeaking white sand or just lazily lie on the white sand along the beach, indulge in a massage and dine on fresh seafood. All of these activities will take you to the fullest charm of Phu Quoc. For food lovers, a chance to sample high-quality fish sauce (nuoc mam) and black pepper - the island’s most valuable crop will be the highest expected moment.

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Mui Ne Overview

Mui Ne Overview

Mui Ne is one of the best beaches in Vietnam and that is perfect for your Vietnam Holiday Packages. With the long white sandy coastal line, crystal-like water, long lines of green coconut trees, strong sea breezes, the 12-kilometre long sweeping bay of Mui Ne is outstanding among a lot of popular beach destinations in the Southern Vietnam, which is home to the best of resorts drawing attention of not only Vietnamese but also foreign travelers stretching along the 3,400 km of coastline in Vietnam. What to see and what to do in Mui Ne?This watersports mecca, most notably for kite surfing, is an attractive option for those who want to jump into a beach holiday to get escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Compared to Boracay in the Philippines as the kite surfing capital of Southeast Asia, Mui Ne offers the best kitesurfing experience in Vietnam. Inexperienced backpackers can get lessons before doing it by themselves. Sailing, surfing, and windsurfing are other water sports to take part in. An exceptional regional phenomenon created by the high winds rushing to and from the ocean, Mui Ne’s sand dunes: one red and the other white are places to visit to take gorgeous snapshots and enjoy an array of activities. If thrilling sports are not your things, just be happy to swim and sunbathe! Mui Ne beach, Ca Na beach, Hon Rom beach are some beaches to go for the fascinating experience. Apart from the nature with stunning and postcard-like landscape with turquoise sea water and shimmering beaches like a gift from God, Mui Ne is also famous for its historical and cultural relics influenced by the diversity of ethnic group’s culture such as Kinh, Cham and Chinese, Fairy Stream, which offers so many photo opportunities thanks to its breathtaking landscape of different colors. What to eat and drink in Mui Ne?From the really gorgeous sights, you can try diverse mouthwatering seafood dishes. From luxury to popular dishes, meet the demands of all kinds of customers, are also the pride of Mui Ne residents. The highlights of Mui Ne cuisine are Vietnamese Clear Shrimp Pork Dumpling, fish cake noodle soup (Banh Canh Cha Ca); duck Hu Tieu (Hu Tieu Vit – a kind of noodle soup), Rolled Grilled fish; raw fish salad (Goi Ca); Quang noodle (Mi Quang), baked rice paper, (Banh Trang Nuong), pancake (Banh Xeo ), Shrimp paste rice paper, Banh can (Mini-pancakes), etc. When to visit Mui Ne?If you do not want to see Mui Ne in rain, it is wise to avoid the months between May and November, when this hotspot can experience heavy showers.  However, in general, with the temperatures pretty good all year round, Mui Ne always warmly welcomes you.

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Cu Chi Overview

Cu Chi Overview

Cu Chi Tunnels is a system of underground tunnels in the Ho Chi Minh City area, used by Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War. This network of tunnels was used by partisans as a cover. From here, they inflicted covert blows on American troops. In multi-level tunnels, there are secret passages, accommodation, warehouses and even hospitals. At the present time, on the basis of two elements of the complex, a tourist attraction has been built.What to see and what to do in Cu Chi Tunnels?Let’s come back to the time of the war with the French in this land. When the Americans "visited" Vietnam, the Vietnamese did not come up with anything new, but again climbed underground.According to some reports, the length of the tunnels is about 200-km. In the tunnels, there was everything, cinemas, hospitals, restrooms, staffs for meetings and so on. Initially, the Americans could not understand why every night their soldiers were killed although the territory where they were staying was very well guarded.The tunnel complex is able to withstand the bombardment of even heavy artillery, aerial bombardment, and above the main tunnel, there is a three-four-meter brickwork. By the way, it should be noted that the main tunnel has a width of only 70 cm.The height is 90 cm. American soldiers could not climb in these labyrinths because of their height and the ones who succeeded in it fell into traps cleverly arranged by Vietnamese partisans, and only a few of them could return from there.In our time, the tunnels of Cu Chi provide an excellent opportunity to touch the underground life of brave partisans. Some entrances to the tunnel are carefully disguised, and inexperienced tourists find it almost impossible to find them.Mazes that open to the guests are suitable for people with an average shoulder width - larger tourists will not be able to squeeze through! Behind the conductor, you have to loop around in pitch darkness, sometimes on all fours. Therefore, these exploits are worth the effort!Check our best tours to Cu Chi Tunnels: Cu Chi Tunnels & Cooking Class Full Day, Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat, Cu Chi Tunnels by Bicycle and Boat Full Day, and Cu Chi Half Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City.What to eat and drink in Cu Chi Tunnels?As Cu Chi Tunnels is just a small spotlight of Mekong Delta Tour, there are no specialties here. However, you can taste some special foods of Cu Chi Tunnels, which is steamed tapioca with crushed peanuts and palm sugars. For a drink, you can buy sugar cane juice at Vuon Cau Café near the Cu Chi Complex.When to visit Cu Chi Tunnels?You can visit Cu Chi Tunnels at any time of the year. As it is very close to Ho Chi Minh City so it has a quite comfortable temperature around the year.

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Ho Chi Minh City Overview

Ho Chi Minh City Overview

Ho Chi Minh City (the old name of the city is Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam, the locomotive of the Vietnamese economy, and the most important cultural and educational center of the country. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest metropolitan city in the South of Vietnam, in a picturesque place, in the Mekong Delta.The southern capital of Vietnam is more than a curious tourist destination. Whatever the traveler wants - rich excursions or a bustling nightlife, exotic Vietnamese cuisine or the usual European dishes, chic hotels or budget guesthouses are not difficult to find in Ho Chi Minh City.Where To Go And What To Do In Ho Chi Minh City?The Mekong Delta, in which Ho Chi Minh City is located, is a unique place of its own. Plains are replaced by elevations that reach several hundred meters. And although there is no jungle, landscapes delight the eye with endless gardens, rice fields, and mangroves.In the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh, there are many species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals. In general, the Mekong basin on biological diversity is second only to the Amazon River basin. Here there are three national parks and four reserves.History lovers should definitely visit the Cu Chi tunnels, which are located about 30 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Tunnels were built during the time of the guerrilla war. Among the museums of Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Historical Museum and the Museum of Military History are of special interest. Unique plants and natural landscapes can be seen in the botanical garden of Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, Ho Chi Minh City has many architectural attractions, such as Saigon Opera House, The Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon Skydeck and so on.As a young and dynamic city, there are a lot of interesting activities for you to do in Ho Chi Minh City. You can explore China Town – the cinematic stage of the famous movie “The Lover” as well as taste amazing Chinese food.On the weekend, you can enjoy walking around Nguyen Hue Street and join in street activities of the young in Saigon. At late night, let’s stop at Bui Vien Street (Street of Foreigners) where you can have fresh beer and chit chat with tourists from all over the world as well as locals.What To Eat And Drink In Ho Chi Minh City?You are spoiled for choice in Saigon, which offers the country's largest variety of Vietnamese and international food. Due to the variety of culture, cuisine in Saigon is quite diverse. This is a place where you do not need to go far to enjoy dishes.If you want to enjoy rice cake with forest leaves in Tay Ninh, you can go to Hoang Ty rice cake store on Cao Thang Street, Phan Dang Luu Street, etc. If you want to enjoy the central dishes, you can visit a chain of Hue dish restaurants. For Mekong Delta dishes, you should taste sizzling cake MuoiXiem, etc.There are two categories of beer places in Saigon. You have the regular local bottled beers and Bia Hoi which you can find easily. One unique phenomenon with Vietnam is all the local microbreweries that serve Czech or German-style beers.Furthermore, Vietnam is the world’s second-largest exporter of coffee behind Brazil, and coffee is very popular among the Vietnamese. Ho Chi Minh City’s a paradise for coffee-loving visitors. Don’t ever miss tasting Bao Long Coffee – many travelers have fallen in love with it.When To Visit Ho Chi Minh City?In Ho Chi Minh, the subequatorial climate prevails, so it is possible to come here on holiday all year round. The average annual temperature does not drop below 28 Celsius degree, even at 22 Celsius degree in winter. The hottest months are April and May when in the afternoon the column of the mercury column reaches more than 35 Celsius degree.Choosing the time to travel to Ho Chi Minh City, remember that the rainy season here lasts from May to November. In the rest of the time, there is practically no rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City. This period is considered optimal for visiting the city. Best Tours from Ho Chi Minh CityIf you want to visit South Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is a must to fly into. From Ho Chi Minh City you can travel to Cu Chi Tunnels for a half day and visit the popular destinations in Ho Chi Minh City. One day or two days to visit Mekong Delta can be a good option for you when you stay in Ho Chi Minh.If you have time you may fly or get a bus to Dalat for visiting the beautiful city of Dalat. That is a city of flowers. Phu Quoc or Mui Ne are also good options for you if you want to have time for relaxation on the best beaches in Vietnam.Having more time, travelers can travel to Central Vietnam and up to Hanoi for join in a North Vietnam Tours for visiting Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa and other destinations.

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Quang Binh Overview

Quang Binh Overview

Quang Binh is the home of sixteen different ethnic groups forming a diversifying cultural land. With its strategic location at the centre of the country and a vibrant culture of the local, Quang Binh has great potential for developing tourism.Quang Binh treasures a diverse collection of natural and human values made up from the geography, climate, historical background and social transformation process. Tourists are able to make a wide range of choice for their vacation there. They can do sightseeing at Dong Hoi Citadel, Quang Binh Gate or Dao Duy Tu Wall. They should take a trip to visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang Grottoes, the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO. This magnificent system of caves is regarded as "Kingdom of Grottoes". Being one of the most fantastic and famous grottoes of Vietnam, Phong Nha Grotto offers several spectacular images made up of various stalactites and stalagmites.Phong Nha Cave Besides, coastal area brings Quang Binh many nice landscapes and famous spots such as Ngang Pass, Ly Hoa Pass, Nhat le estuary, Hac Hai Lagoon, etc. Visitors can embark on a four hour boat ride from Dong Hoi to Birds Island (or another name is Hon Ong Island) to see different kinds of sea gulls. Da Nhay Beach, a white sand swimming beach, can offer you a perfect place for sunbath and swimming. Bang Spa, an area of valuably hot mineral spring, is a good choice for ecotourism activities or for the treatment of some diseases. If being interested in history, a visit to legendary Ho Chi Minh road is a great experience. Otherwise, you can drop by some other places as the historical General Vo Nguyen Giap exhibition house, Nguyen Huu Canh Tomb and so on.Ho Chi Minh RoadIn addition to be famous for many charming landscapes and historical sites that worth visiting, Quang Binh is famed for the diversifying and interesting traditional custom and culture of many ethnic groups living there. These minorities, like Bru and Chut, still keep their distinguishing tradition which leaves Quang Binh intangible and tangible cultural heritages.Moreover, authentic cuisine and specialty contribute greatly to make Quang Binh a favorite destination. Tourists should not miss their valuable chance to enjoy "Bot loc" Cake, Quan Hau Oyster, Quang Hoa' Xeo Pancake, Gill of Thieu Fish and so on. These special dishes are very exotic and excellent which identify Quang Binh charm: unique and great.Xeo Pancake

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Nha Trang Overview

Nha Trang Overview

With a six-kilometre stretch of beautiful coastline with pristine white sandy beaches, clear waters with an abundance of marine life and thriving reefs making it best scuba diving center of Vietnam, Nha Trang seaside town on the South Central Coast of Vietnam has long been one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam and in Southern Vietnam. Put Nha Trang on the must-see list of your Vietnam Travel and prepare for your trip to Vietnam.What to see and what to do in Nha Trang?After exploring the 4-km long main strip of stunningly pristine beaches, swimming and sunbathing to save you from the scorching heat, surfing and diving, scuba diving and snorkeling to discover diversified kinds of fish and the colorful coral reef underwater, you should also take time to enjoy the urban atmosphere of a young tourist city by visiting these parks at the front of the beaches for shooting, playing football and cocktails, etc. A holiday to this beach city is also a trip to an entertainment paradise with a series of complexes such as Vinpearl Amusement Park, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Resort; to a unique place for Zen tourism: Hon Ba, Suoi Do, Ba Ho, Van Phong Bay to get rid of stress, mingle with local culture and mix completely with nature; to Po Nagar Cham towers, which are well known for the really remarkable architecture and art style.If you are an animal lover, don’t ever miss passing by Monkey Island. There are a lot of restless but lovely monkeys in this island. Besides, Monkey Island also has quiet and amazingly beautiful beaches.Nha Trang has a bustling nightlife. Along Tran Phu Street, there are a lot of pubs and bars in which Sailing Bar is the most famous. You can join in the crowd on the beach, drink bottle beer and dance good music. In Nha Trang, all your stress, sorrow or sadness would be like a butterfly fly away.What to eat and drink in Nha Trang?In addition to the pure air and pleasing temperature, Nha Trang also attracts tourists all over the world for a wide range of delicacies, most of which are cooked from various kinds of fresh seafood. Some of the must-try dishes in Nha Trang are Grilled fermented pork roll called Nem Nuong, Lac Canh’s Grilled Beef, Rice vermicelli with grilled fish and jellyfish named Bun cha ca, Lang Chai’s fresh seafood, Can cake - Banh Can. Moreover, when it comes to Nha Trang’s food specialty, it will be such a big mistake if the swallow’s nest soup – with bird’s nests collected from the wild, which is ranked as the best in Vietnam, is not mentioned. When to visit Nha Trang?Thanks to the warm and comfortable weather with moderate temperatures that stay at an average low of 18°C and an average high of 30°C, Nha Trang is a perfect city to visit at any time during the year. The dry period (from January until August) is suitable for outdoor activities, water sports, ecotourism and ocean tourism; while the monsoon period (from September until December), is the best time to go for a trip to cultural and historical destinations such as The Nha Trang Aquarium, Bao Dai Villa, Ponagar Temple Tower, Vinpearl, Hon Tam, etc. 

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Hoi An Overview

Hoi An Overview

In the history, Hoi An used to be a busy harbor a commercial center on the bank of Thu Bon River. It was also the meeting point of many cultures such as Vietnamese, Champa, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. As a result, Hoi An is a rich land in terms of history, culture, commerce as well as architecture. It is a must-see for travelers on their trip to Vietnam.What to see and what to do in Hoi An?Hoi An is as gorgeous and charming as an old picture. Hoi An owns the beauty of Western, as well as Eastern architecture. Roaming around Hoi An Ancient Town, you may feel very peaceful like walking in the ancient world where there’s no car, gases and noise of vehicles. Here still remain many old structures, temples, pagodas and ancient homes. Each of them has unique and impressive beauty. The most outstanding attractions of Hoi An are Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Riverside, Bridge Temple (Chua Cau), Thu Bon River,  Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture,  Fujian Assembly Hall, Hoi An Museum of Trade Ceramics and Chuc Thanh Pagoda.Despite being an ancient and quiet town, there are a lot of exciting activities for tourists. You might enjoy a walking tour or a cyclo tour around the ancient town, swimming in Cua Dai Beach or taking a short cruise tour in Thu Bon River.Especially, Hoi An is a commercial town so there are a lot of stores, shops and souvenirs for you to go shopping. Here you can buy gifts for family members and friends or have your outfits sewn by skillful and famous tailors in Hoi An. Last but not least, on the 15th day of every lunar month, you will have chance witness lantern festival on Thu Bon River of people in Hoi An.Click on the link to see The best things to do in Hoi An.What to eat and drink in Hoi An?As the meeting point of different cultures, Hoi An’s specialties is also under the influence of Chinese, French and Japanese but still keep the characteristic of Vietnamese’s food.Going through the streets in ancient towns of Hoi An, there are a lot of street food stalls that worth tasting. The most famous specialties in Hoi An are Cao Lau (Rice Noodles With Barbecued Pork, Greens And Croutons) at Thanh Cao Lau (26 Thai Phien Street, Com ga Ba Buoi (Chicken Rice) on 22 Phan Chau Trinh Str., Banh My Phuong (Vietnamese Baguette with roasted pork, fried fish, boiled sausages, meatballs, boiled chicken or fried egg) on 2B Phan Chau Trinh Str., Banh Bao Vac (White Rose Dumplings) at Hoa Hong Trang (White Rose) on Hai Ba Trung Str., Banh Xeo (Crispy Pancake) at Gieng Ba Le on 47/51 Tran Hung Dao Str., etc.Besides, there are a lot of bar and clubs at night in Hoi An. Beers, wine and tequila are all within your reach. When to visit Hoi An?The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April. During these months, the weather becomes cooler, humid and less rainy. This time we will have the warm sunshine. From June to August can be not so good time because it gets extremely hot and sunny. Even the locals feel uncomfortable with the high temperature.  From October to November is the rainy season so it may flood also.

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Da Nang Overview

Da Nang Overview

Located in the middle of Central Vietnam, between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City , Da Nang City is not only one of the biggest cities in Vietnam but also one of the cultural and educational centers as well as the most popular tourist destination of the S-shaped country.  The Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang What to see and what to do in Da Nang? Da Nang has many advantages to become one of the must-visit spots: spectacular scenery of many historical relics, Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na, Son Tra peninsula, Ba Ba - Suoi Mo eco-tourism - Da Lat, Sapa of the Central Vietnam; Hai Van pass - the grandest pass; the typical tropical monsoon area with the high temperature; the close proximity to three world culture heritages: Hue ancient capital city, Hoi An Old Quarter and My Son Holy Land and the development of transportation.  Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) The beauty of Da Nang terrain is created by either coastal or mountains, along with the coast with many beautiful beaches such as Thanh Khe, My Khe, Non Nuoc, etc and the high and slop mountains stretching to the sea.  My Khe Beach Da Nang City welcomes travelers with not only the long coast with many beautiful beaches but also with the hospitality and the smile of 800,000 habitats. Da Nang has things to suit all kinds of travelers: Museum of Cham outstanding with its rich collection of Cham artifacts for Vietnamese history’s scholars; My Khe beach for those who crave for more outdoors activities; Ba Na resort to get escape from the scorching heat; Son Tra peninsula with coral area for those who desire all kinds of services and these interesting festivals including: Cau Ngu festival, Hoa My village festival, Quan The Am festival, An Hai communal house, Muc dong festival and Tuy Loan village festival, etc for those who want to know more about Vietnamese culture. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture What to eat and drink in Da Nang? If the four bridges, which are considered as the four “misses”, are the symbols of Da Nang, its exquisite cuisine is the pride of local residents.  When it comes to Da Nang’s tourism, one thing should not be missed is its wide range of authentic local cuisines at reasonable prices such as My Quang (Quang noodle); Banh Beo (rice cake with shrimp), Banh Nam, Banh Loc; Nam O fish salad; fish ball noodle soup; pork wrapped with pancake; Banh Xeo (sizzling cake); soup cake; bun mam (noodle salad with pork and anchovy fish sauce).  My Quang is a culinary achievement of Da Nang people These originally regional dishes, which can be easily found along Han River, at any local wet markets such as Con Market, Nguyen Tri Phuong market, Han market, Dong Da market, impress any traveler coming to this beautiful city.  Han River Bridge: Da Nang's Quintessential When to visit Da Nang? The best time to visit Da Nang is from February to May. From June to August, Da Nang is extremely hot and sunny. From September to November, there are unpredictable rainstorms. From September to January, it often rains heavily so you cannot go out and enjoy sightseeing. Travelers explore Da Nang by MotorbikeClick here if you might be interested in some of our tour departing from Da Nang City

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