12-12-2015 Although it is the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm of past centuries. Narrow lanes and traditional shop houses invite an exciting exploration by walking, while it’s many beautiful public spaces; lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards and monuments; give the city an air of elegance …
12-12-2015 Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by Ngoc Son Temple, and a pagoda in the centre on a small island in Hanoi attracts tourists and locals looking to get away from the noise and frenetic pace of the city. Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned), is a lake in the …
We had a walk through the streets of Old Quarter of Hanoi and experienced the way of simple life there. At night, we were taken out for Traditional Water Puppet Show, a fantastic art form originating in Northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi. Every culture has its own unique festival …
13 DEC 2015 Halong Bay is 160 kms from Hanoi city, our Tour Agents picked up us from Hotel and transferred to Tuan Chau Marine Port. We booked 2 days cruise in the Halong Bay and we boarded Pelican Halong Cruise Boat. We were taken to an upper deck cabin …
14-12-2015 A UNESCO World Heritage site, located on Bo Hon Island, Sung Sot Cave (or SURPRISE CAVE) is one of the widest and most striking ones with the total area of around 10,000 square meters and the length of more than 200 meters. The widest area inside the cave is …
15 Dec 2015 Today is our journey to southwest towards Ninh Binh province to pay a visit to Hoa Lu, the initial capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The …
HANOI – SAIGON (HO CHI MIN CITY) BY FLIGHT Saigon, or Sai Gon in Vietnamese, was merged with the surrounding province in 1976 and renamed Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the reunification of north and south at the end of the Vietnam War. The city’s namesake comes from Ho …
Vietnam War Remnants Museum he War remnants Museum exhibits collections of weapons, photographs and memorabilia from two Indochina Wars along with the original French “Guillotine” brought here in the early 20th Century. The War exhibits photos taken by me explain itself about the gruesome genocide during the Vietnam war. The …
After a journey through Ben Luc and Tan An, we proceeded to Ben Tre to take a boat trip on the Mekong River to Vam Xep canal where local handicrafts and coconut sweets are produced. Enjoyed the fresh seasonal fruits presented to us by our Tour Guide and a performance …