Enjoy a bicycle tour of the beautiful countryside surrounding Hoi An!
One of the most prominent and significant centers of major SE Asian Hindu shrines
It has long been a universal byword of luxury, often worn by the world’s richest, most powerful citizens, nowadays, the fine and lustrous cloth that originally comes from the cocoon of the silkworm is much more affordable for "ordinary" folk.
With its tree-lined boulevards and lakes, a blend of French, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture, Hanoi is the jewel of Asia.
A huge bay, dotted with nearly 2,000 mostly uninhabited limestone cliffs, the breathtaking scenery makes Ha Long Bay both mystical and magnificent, an incredible feat of nature that almost never fails to impress.
The Con Dao Islands separated from the mainland about 15,000 years ago and during the French era it became a prison island for political prisoners.
And it remained a prison colony until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Old prison buildings exist as a small museum tracing the island’s history. The Con Dao group of 16 islands is on the south east coast of Vietnam. It is a 1 hr plane ride from Ho Chi Minh City.
PLACES OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
Beaches include:
Outdoor activities. Trekking, swimming, water sports, hiking, horse riding, snorkelling and scuba diving
The Prison Museum Located in the former Governor’s House gives an introduction to Con Dao’s past, and tours can be arranged of the island’s prison sites
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The region is home to 8 ethnic minorities: H’mong, Dao, Tay, Gia, Muong, Thai, Hoa and Xa Pho. Travel to Sapa from Hanoi by overnight train to Lao Cai and then by road to Sapa town or...
Ha long is in north east Vietnam on the Gulf of Tonkin in Quang Ninh Province. The capita is Halong City and the area is most famous for Ha Long bay (which means descending dragon) which was...
Ho Chi Minh City is still commonly known as Saigon. It is Vietnam’s largest city and was the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) before the country was unified in...
Da Lat is a hillside town which is a popular retreat for both Vietnamese and international visitors. It is capital of Lam Dong province. It is 306km north east of Saigon and 1,049km south of...
Phu Quoc Island is a Vietnamese island off the Cambodian coast and 50km from the Vietnamese mainland. PLACES OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES Phu Quoc National Park. More than half of the island...
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The city originates from the Champa kingdom which was established in 192 AD. Now it is Vietnam’s 3rd largest city by population plus with a wonderful stretch of beaches and resorts. It is...
It is located on the banks of the Perfume River, which flows through many beautiful areas. Best time to visit is October to March when the temperatures are comfortable. July and August is...
The preserved old town, declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 is hugely popular with visitors to Quang Nam province. Architecturally the town embodies a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, French...
