Where to stay in Nhatrang: Apartments and Houses

Huong's Houses and Apartments from 1 day, Tel. 0936779288. Website, http://nha-huong.com/ Email: info @ nha-huong.com. Huong's houses provides an innovative way of providing short term and long term customers with fully furnished and fully equipped luxury apartments and condos. Mrs Huong, the owner has recently just finished eleven new condos very close to the centre of Nha Trang, in a quiet tranquil environment. The building has a receptionist and 24 hour security, apartments can be rented from one day to many years at a time. Prices from 17USD - 19USD per night.

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Apartments, more comfortable than a hotel room, but less expensive.

With the rising demand for an alternative to hotels, apartment & house rental services have come up in recent years. Several buildings for serviced apartments are currently under construction.

Le Simo Le, Boutique Apartments, 120/35 Nguyen Thien Thuat

Building with 11 Apartments, 13 Duong De - Vinh Hoa - Nha Trang

Little Home Apartments, 78/43A Tuệ Tĩnh St., 10 apartments, some of which with beach view, 38 m2

Huong's Houses and Apartments from 1 day, Tel. 0936779288. Website, http://nha-huong.com/ Email: info @ nha-huong.com. Huong's houses provides an innovative way of providing short term and long term customers with fully furnished and fully equipped luxury apartments and condos. Mrs Huong, the owner has recently just finished eleven new condos very close to the centre of Nha Trang, in a quiet tranquil environment. The building has a receptionist and 24 hour security, apartments can be rented from one day to many years at a time. Prices from 17USD - 19USD per night.

In Mrs Huong's words: "Here at Huong's houses we do everything possible to make sure holiday and home makers get the best possible price but the highest quality. One room in a five star hotel here in Nha Trang can cost up to $200 per night! Here at Huong's houses we have condos going from as little as $17 per night, so why stay in a five star hotel for 3 nights when you could stay in a luxury condo for 30 nights! All apartments come fully furnished, very nicely decorated, cable television, WI-FI internet, receptionist, 24 hour security and the reassurance that you will be getting the best possible value for money during your stay here in Nha Trang."

Arabella Apartments, Nguyễn Thiện Thuật St., 5 minutes from the beach with many amenities in the vicinity. 10 units from 1st to 5th floor. 1-bedroom units (42 - 46 sq.m), Studio units with balcony (26 sq.m). Bedroom, one livingroom, kitchen, bath. 24/7 security, house cleaning 2x per week, linen service. Internet ADSL, Cable TV, motorbike parking service, 24-hour security.

HQ Cafe and Apartments, 55/8 Nguyen Thien Thuat street. Double rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in the centre of the nightlife and restaurant area of Nha Trang. Rooms have free use of an inroom computer with internet, fridge with minibar, satellite TV, LCD TV. There is a coffee shop that serves coffee and juices in the foyer. Prices range from $30 to $49 US per apartment a night.

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The Advantages of a Serviced Apartment

Amanda van Mulligen

Whether for business or leisure, a serviced apartment has many advantages over a traditional hotel stay. Popular with holidaymakers and expatriate workers alike, such apartments provide a feeling of home away from home with their facilities and space.

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Houses for rent

As an alternative to condos you may rent a house. Many Vietnamese families have houses for rent at reasonable prices. Be sure, the house is well guarded to avoid burglaries (unsufficiently guarded houses with foreigners are popular targets for burglars). Condo buildings usually offer 24-hour-security and condos like those at Huong's have, in addition, each its own safety box.

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Travel in the south in Vietnam

When coming to The South Vietnam, visitors will have opportunity to discover, learn the land of history, which recorded the heroic feats of soldiers and people in the heroic struggle of the people through the historic district, the military museum. .. in addition, the strength of the charming scenery with yellow sun, sea, beautiful, white sand, cool breeze along with the famous beautiful islands and the unique activity tourists at there will bring guests a great trip.

Here is some exciting destination at there:

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Cu Chi Tunnels 

From about 70km for Northwest When coming here, visitors will visit  a miniature battle zone transformation of the army and people of Cu Chi in the fierce struggle for 30 years. Cu Chi Tunnels that today's generation admired by building deep in the ground, There are several levels, many  nooks and crannies as the spider's web, with accommodation, meeting and fighting with a total length of 200 km.

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market is located at the heart of  things to do ho chi minh city, is one of the oldest buildings in the area, visitors can go to the market to buy clothing, crafts, souvenirs and special can enjoy lots of food, drink local. Specially, visitors can enjoy a variety of cuisines, local drinks . Recently, the American newspaper USA Today has released 45 markets the world's finest cuisines, including Ben Thanh Market (HCM) is ranked 15th.

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The traditional costume of Vietnamese women

The Viet clothes are diverse and differ by regions.

One of the most popular and casual clothes that northern rural women wore until the early 20th century was Ao tu than, the four-panel traditional dress. The top is a four part flowing tunic. The 2 front panels are tied together by a cloth belt without buttons, showing the Vietnamese brasserie or Yem, which is a piece of cloth covering a woman’s chest. An angle was cut to the neck and had two strings attached to fix it to the body. Yem, usually made of white silk, helps show a women’s attractiveness by highlighting the tapered shoulders and bee-shaped waist. Pham Bich Hang of the Vietnam Women’s Museum says:“The four-panel traditional dress with the front part attached together by a colorful silk belt creates charm and gracefulness. The dress always goes with a Vietnamese brasserie, a kerchief tired in a triangle on the forehead and flat palm hat with fringes. Such attire has always been worn by artists who perform Quan Ho folk singing”.

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Ao ba ba, the loose-fitting blouse is associated with southern women. Female farmers in the Mekong river delta used to wear a black blouse for their work in the field. The blouse is split on both sides along the hip and the two flaps form big outer pockets, making it convenient for wearers. Hang told VOV: “The designs of these loose-fitting blouses fit the southern environment. Local farmers usually wear black or brown blouses which are very convenient. Ao ba ba is worn with the Khan ran, a striped scarf, typifying Vietnamese women in the southern delta region”.

Today, Ao ba ba has been modified into a close-fitting blouse with a collar. In the 1970s, the sleeves and shoulders of the blouse were seamless while the flaps were separated from the sleeves and shoulders. The sleeves were longer and flared. Sometimes, the outer pockets were removed, making the top look gentler.

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The most famous traditional attire of the Vietnamese women is the ao dai, a long dress. It is designed to be close-fitting with a high collar. The front and back flaps flow from collar to knees in a long covering with loose trousers.

Le Thi Luyen, owner of the Vinh Trach shop at 23 Luong Van Can street, Hanoi, has 60-year experience in tailoring ao dai: “Formerly, the sleeves and shoulders adjoined each other. The collar was about 3cm, not as high as it is now. Now ao dai is made in the raglan style, which is simpler. Ao dai beautifies femininity”.

Ao dai is made of different materials and decorated with embroideries or other hand made patterns. Pham Bich Hang says: “Ao dai symbolizes the cultural essence of the Vietnamese nation. Painter Cat Tuong has been a pioneer in modifying the dress. Despite many modifications, ao dai retains its traditional features and elevates the gentle beauties of the Viet women”.

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Hanoi City Tour and travel to Vietnam

Day 2 Hanoi & outskirt villages (L)

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At 8 am, once again we leave the hotel to visit the History Museum, in which we have chance to see Vietnamese long history from early of the Stone Age to the present days. The next places are Tran Quoc and Kim Lien pagodas, where we have chance to talk to some monks and enjoy the vegetarian lunch. In the afternoon we continue our trip on Hoang Hoa Tham street, get off the vehicle walking along the narrow alley to the wreckage of B52 airplane. After that we keep walking to other way to get our car for visiting one of the typical markets of Hanoi. Later on we drive out of the city for rambling in making noodle and vermicelli village in the buffer zone. Tonight we will enjoy the Water Puppet show. Tour finishes at 07:30.

About Price:

Since this is a private tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

Tour Price Included:

A/C Transportation

English speaking guide

1 night accommodation

2 Lunches and 1 dinner

Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets

A bottle of water/person/day

Tour Price Excluded

All airfare

Entrance fee visa

Personal travel insurance

Personal expense such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.

Pre and post accommodations

Tips & Gratuities

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MEALS

If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they san server you better. If you are a food lover, Viet Vision Travel can be your culinary guide and provide you the opportunity to savor tempting local food and world-famous dishes.

Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

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Where to sleep when traveling in Vietnam: Hotels budget

Golden Sand Guest House, 79/5 Hung Vuong St., Nha Trang. Tel. 094 4455 898. Email: hongthiennt@yahoo.com.vn. A delightfull little guest house located in the centre of the tourist area, hidden down an alleyway. The family that runs the guest house are a lovely family, that will go out of their way to help you. The most noticeable thing about this guest house is the peace and quiet, not to mention the prices $10 - $15 per night.

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International brand-name hotels and resorts are mushrooming fast in this very popular beachside retreat, which already has a wide choice of accommodation catering for the growing numbers of both affluent and budget visitors flocking here in droves. The top resorts equal many of their rivals in more popular destinations in Southeast Asia yet without the crowds.

Golden Sand Guest House, 79/5 Hung Vuong St., Nha Trang. Tel. 094 4455 898. Email: hongthiennt@yahoo.com.vn. A delightfull little guest house located in the centre of the tourist area, hidden down an alleyway. The family that runs the guest house are a lovely family, that will go out of their way to help you. The most noticeable thing about this guest house is the peace and quiet, not to mention the prices $10 - $15 per night.

In the hotel's words: "Golden Sand Guest House is located in the heart of Nha Trang city. It has 8 guest rooms, all air conditioned. It's very lovely, quiet and close to the beach and entertainment area."

Backpacker's House, 54G Nguyen Thien Thuat St. Tel. +84583524500. Email: info@backpackershouse.net. Website www.backpackershouse.net. One of the most vibrant places during the day and night, the backpacker's house offers a lot more than just a cheap place to stay, it also offers a community and a fun place for young people to hang out. $7 per night.

In the hostel's words: "We are the first true hostel in Nha Trang. We offer all our customers a relaxed and friendly environment. We offer hot water, free WI-FI and computer access, a tv/common room and a daily complimentary breakfast. We also offer fun activities such as booze cruises and easy rider tours, we have very friendly staff and a tour desk. We also have a hip yet intimate bar and restaurant on the premises. Here at backpacker's house our prices never change, regardless of the time of year, and our fantastic customer service is the reason that we are recognised in the lonely planet as one of the top runners in terms of customer service, year after year."

Happy House Hotel 64/13 Tran Phu. A 5 storey hotel with an elevator.All rooms are en suite with tele cable and are air conditioned.The hotel comes with free WI-FI and the staff are very helpfull. $10-$15

Blue Star Hotel 1B Biet Thy Street. A great place to go for a bargain room, some even have an ocean view. The hotel is located right by where some of the long distance buses stop and come swith cable tv, WI-FI and some rooms even have ocean views. $10-$20 (no breakfast)

Ha Van Hotel 3/2 Tran Quang Khai Street. A nice hotel located close to the main restaurants and bars. Canadian owned they have a very nice ice cream parlour at the front with some delicious cakes. $18-$30

Forget Me Not Hotel 29 Tran Quang, hung vuong. Hotel comes with all the basics and has very nice owners and very good prices. $9-$20.

An Hoa Hotel 64B/6 Tran Phu. A not so fancy hotel, but a great bargain. The hotel has all the basics but unforunately does not have an elevator. $8-15

Nha Khach Thai Nguyen Guest House 18/D Yet Kieu. A great spot for backpackers to go you can rent a bed in a dorm for $3, free coffee, WI-FI and cable included.

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Dalat Tourist Attractions

For a day excursion around the local area the ‘Easy Riders’ offer a great service provided you’re comfortable on the back of a motorbike. They’ll charge you about $10 US for a day excursion to the main attractions around Dalat which will probably include a visit to Chicken Village, a Koho minority people’s village where a huge concrete chicken stands above the wooden houses.

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Dalat Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions

For a day excursion around the local area the ‘Easy Riders’ offer a great service provided you’re comfortable on the back of a motorbike. They’ll charge you about $10 US for a day excursion to the main attractions around Dalat which will probably include a visit to Chicken Village, a Koho minority people’s village where a huge concrete chicken stands above the wooden houses. From here most excursions continue on to visit a silk factory where you can watch the whole process of producing silk scarves, then proceed to the impressive Elephant waterfalls. Similar routes covering other waterfalls and alternative craft industry visits may be offered.

Within Dalat itself it’s difficult to do the main sightseeing on foot as the main sights lie well away from one another and at this altitude and with some steep hills around you’d be better off getting around on the back of a motorbike or taking one of the daily sightseeing tours offered by Sinh Cafe or other local operators.

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Highlights of Dalat sightseeing tours include Emperor Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, the Linh Phuoc Pagoda and Dalat railway station. A landscape sightseeing tour takes you a little further out of town and the Langbiang Mountain hiking tour takes you to a traditional Lat village by four wheel drive from where you walk the steep hill to the top of the mountain for stunning views over Dalat and beyond. No matter what they tell you in the office, a good level of fitness is recommended for this climb.

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5 Places to Go or Things to Do in Vietnam

Hanoi

The bustling capital city of Hanoi is a blend of market and motorbikes, art museums and French cuisine. Stroll the nearly 1,000-year-old Old Quarter, searching for the perfect memento, or stop in a cafe for milky-sweet Vietnamese coffee and a pastry. At the ho chi minh mausoleum complex, visit the tomb of "Uncle Ho" and other state officials before perusing Hanoi's art galleries: Apricot Gallery and Mai Tai Gallery in the Old Quarter and Art Vietnam Gallery in the West Lake area.

Tomb of Tu Duc

In Duong Xuan Thuong village, 8 km from Hue City, lies one of Vietnam's premier examples of Nguyen dynasty royal architecture. The site has two parts: the temple area and the tomb area. In the temple area, visitors can enjoy the peacefulness of Luu Khiem Lake and its surrounding gardens before exploring Hoa Khiem Palace, Luong Khiem Palace and On Khiem Palace, resting places for members of the royal family. The tomb area is a sloping necropolis dedicated to deceased civilians and members of the military.

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Phong Nha Caves

UNESCO World Heritage site Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, located in the Quang Binh province, is one of the two largest limestone deposit areas in the world. The karst landscape of the park was shaped over the course of 400 million years by slowly dissolving bedrock, creating a number of caves and grottoes. Explore the cave system, which includes caves called "Fairy Caves," "The Buddha" and "The Lion," with a local eco-tourism guide.

Nha Trang Beaches

The four-mile-long Nha Trang beach is lined with spa hotels, restaurants, nightlife and sporting opportunities, in addition to the sandy shores and clean water of the beach itself. Sunbathing is popular at the beach; you can rent a sunbed while traveling vendors offer tropical drinks and fresh fruit. For more active pursuits, snorkel or dive the coral reefs just offshore, or rent a board and go windsurfing. When the sun goes down, Tran Phu Street is home to a water and amusement park, food stalls and a night market.

Ho Chi Minh Trail

History buffs will want to visit one of the most storied areas in modern Vietnam: the Ho Cho Minh Trail. The well-hidden jungle trails and paths were used as a supply route by villagers and guerrillas during the war. Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum in the outskirts of Hanoi, then consider booking a single or multi-day walking, bus or motorcycle tour traveling parallel to parts of the original trail. You may also want to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground battlefield in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Temple of Literature in Hanoi, vietnam

Expedia has a wide range of information about Temple of Literature whether its about nearby hotels, flights or local attractions in Hanoi. Expedia can provide you with our knowledge as well as great deals.

Thinking of planning a city break to Hanoi. Expedia have a great range of hotels and accomodation in Hanoi near Temple of Literature that will help make your stay that little bit more special. But before you go make sure to check out the Expedia travel guide on Temple of Literature first, so you can find out everything you need to know before you go away.

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The fourth courtyard used to contain altars of 72 of Confucius' greatest students but now it contains offices, souvenir shops and a small museum displaying some old artifacts. The fifth courtyard included the first university of Vietnam, Quoc Tu Giam, but it was devastated in wars.

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The Temple of Literature is the largest and most important temple complex in the city of Hanoi. It is a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture that tourists should come and explore once visiting the capital of Vietnam.

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10 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

Situated in the Southeast Asian countries on the South China Sea, Vietnam is well known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Once visiting Vietnam, Hanoi - the capital, Ho Chi Minh city - the economic center or Halong Bay, Nha Trang... are in the list of 10 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam that one will always add in any Vietnam Package Tours.

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10TH Dalat

Đà Lạt is the capital of Lâm Đồng Province in southern Vietnam’s Central Highlands. This beautiful city is centered around a lake and golf course, and surrounded by hills, pine forests, lakes and waterfalls. Dalat is also named as the “City of Eternal Spring” for its distinctive temperate climate, Dalat was developed as a resort by the French in the early 1900s, and many reminders of its colonial heritage remain.

9TH Myson

Chăm Pa culture had great influences on Vietnam’s cultural values of significance. The once upon a time capital of Chăm Pa Kingdom from 4th to 15th century was “Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn”, called “Myson Sanctuary" or "Valley of Kings" by French historians. Myson is one of the famous world heritages of Vietnam.

8TH Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city in Vietnam, commonly known as Saigon. The city got the name since 1975 when the nation unified. Ho Chi Minh city is over 1700 kms from Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh city you can take a flight to any other South East Asia nations within 2 hours. Thus, this is the economy center of the whole nation and coming up to be of the area.

7TH Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta (Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long "Nine Dragon river delta"), also known as the Western Region (Miền Tây) is the region in Southwestern Ho Chi Minh City where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and many of the villages are often accessible by rivers and canals rather than by road.

6TH Nha Trang

In the middle of the Best Places to Visit in Vietnam List, Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in Southern Vietnam known for its beaches, scuba diving and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Cable cars cross over to Hòn Tre island and the Vinpearl Resort, with a golf course, water park and fairground.

5TH Sapa

Coming to the North of Vietnam, listed in the top 5 Best Places to visit in Vietnam sapa -a frontier town to China and capital of Sa Pa District in Lào Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. It is one of the main market towns in the area, where several ethnic minority groups such as Hmong, Dao (Yao), Giáy, Pho Lu, and Tay live. Coming to Sapa is coming for super beautiful nature and local ethnic minorities' culture.

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Temple of Literature Van mieu, Hanoi vietnam

Van Mieu, the temple of literature, is Hanoi's oldest university. Or rather: it was a university. Founded in 1070 (!) and dedicated to Confucius, Van Mieu was the main centre of education for Vietnam mandarins who were educated there for several centuries. In the 15th century, Emperor Le Thanh Tong declared that stelae should be placed for everybody being conferred a doctorate. Therefore you now see 82 stelae with the inscriptions of 1304 doctor laureates in the temple, all of which are placed on the back of a tortoise. In Vietnamese mythology, the tortoise, the unicorn, the dragon and the phoenix are holy animals. It is said that the placement of stelae signifies "everlasting respect to talent". 

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Nowadays, Van Mieu is above all an oasis of tranquility amidst Hanoi's neverending traffic chaos. Although it is surrounded by three highly frequented main roads, you can enjoy a break at Van Mieu without even noticing that there are thousands of motorbikes rushing by just behind the walls of the temple.

Furthermore, Van Mieu is architecturally very interesting. In the five yards of Van Mieu you can experience different stages of Vietnamese architecture. There are for instance the two horse dismounting stelae in front of the temple where those who wanted to enter the temple had to dismount their horse. Between the first and the second yard, you can marvel at the beautiful Great Middle Gate. In the third yard, the 82 stelae surround the Well of Heavenly Clarity. The fourth yard comes up with the Courtyard of the Sage - it is here where Confucius and other sages are worshipped. In the fifth yard you can see what was the study room some centuries ago. A model of the temple and several old photographs are displayed in the building at the very end of the yards. 

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TRAVEL TO DALAT TOURS IN 1 DAY

Depart from: Your hotel or our office ✦ End at: Your hotel or our office.

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►Start time: 08:30AM ✦ Finish time: 04:00 – 4:30 PM

►Duration: 01 day ✦ Departure Date: Daily

►Activities: Sightseeing & Exploring

►Place to visit: From East to West, North to South of Dalat city (Dalat Railway Station, Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Lat village, coffee plantation, Robin hill (Dalat Cable Car), Tuyen Lam Lake & Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Bao Dai Summer Palace, Crazy House)

►Transportation: car or van depend on your group size, motorcycle (if desire)

►What to Bring: hat, sunscreen, camera, comfortable walking shoes.

►Inclusion: English speaking tourist guide, Private vehicle, entrance fees and tourist permits, bottled water, Dalattrip souvenir.

►No Inclusion: cable car fee, train trip fee, lunch (9$/pax extra if desire), personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended

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The Temple of Literature: Van mieu (Hanoi)

Located in the Dong Da section of Hanoi, Van Mieu, or the temple of literature, is the oldest school in Vietnam, giving it the distinction of being the most significant temple in both Hanoi and Vietnam. It is representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior, and is a historical and cultural relic.

According to historical records, during the 8th lunar month of the Canh Tuat Year (1070), King Ly Thanh Tong erected several important monuments, including temple of literature introductionand the carvings of Confucius, Chu Cong, four disciples, and 72 other scholars who were considered to be model Confucians. Ceremonies were dedicated to them once every season of the year. The Crown Prince has traditionally been educated here. In 1076, Vietnam's first university, Quoc Tu (National University), was established under the direction of King Ly Nhan Tong near Van Mieu for the purpose of instructing the children of Mandarins, the aristocrats, and the brightest commoners. During its more than 700 years of instruction (1076-1779), Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for Vietnam. Among the most notable are the mathematician Luong The Vinh, the historian Ngo Sy Lien, the encyclopedist Ly Don, and the politician-diplomat Ngo Thi Nham.

After more than 900 years of existence, repairs and renovations, Quoc Tu Giam is still an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. Also preserved within these confines are valued relics representing the Millenary civilization, such as stelae with inscriptions of the names of distinguished scholars, the Well of Heavenly Clarity (Thien Quang Tinh), the pavilion in dedication of the Constellation of Literature (Khue Van Cac), the statue of Confucius, the Great House of Ceremonies, the ancient wall, kowtow portico and the sanctuary, the stone dragons, and the ink stone stands. Secular trees, such as the banyan and frangipani, were present during literary meetings, festivals and examinations that occurred during the Ly, Tran and Le dynasties. They continue to flourish.

Particularly impressive is the collection of 82 stone stelae which rest upon large stone tortoises. They were created between 1484 and 1780 and are engraved with the names, places of birth and achievements of the 1,306 doctor laureates that received their degrees during this time span. These stelae were erected to encourage learning and bestow honor on the talented men who assisted the Kings in defending the country.

An important historical and cultural vestige of Vietnam, Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam are currently under repair to restore their original appearance.

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Dos and Don't's

In the centre of Hanoi, a large area is devoted to Ho chi minh mausoleum complex. The centrepiece is a large mausoleum where his embalmed body lies in a bier inside a glass case. Visitors must join a queue and file through the room without stopping. No photography is allowed, and all personal possessions must be left outside (provision is made for this).

It’s a macabre experience, but most visitors foreign seem to find strangely moving, perhaps due to the undisguised reverence of the Vietnamese people present.

The building was erected with assistance from the USSR, and is a good example of Soviet architecture of the period. It’s guarded by an honour guard of Vietnamese soldiers in immaculate white dress uniforms who march around the building at regular intervals.

It is open from 08.00 to 11.00 from Tuesday to Thursday, and over the weekends
In fact, Uncle Ho, as he is affectionately known in Vietnam, left directions for his cremation in his will. However, at the time of his death in 1969, the year after the Tet Offensive, the war was still raging and morale was low. Communist Party chiefs recognised his iconic status and overrode his wishes, probably a pragmatically wise decision, but ethically reprehensive.
The embalming process was undertaken by Russian experts – each year in early autumn, his body is flown to Moscow for three months for maintenance.

The grandeur of the mausoleum is a strange contrast to the simple stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Built in the style of ethnic minority dwellings, it overlooks a large carp pond and is a calm sanctuary. Visitors can look through the windows to see the austere furnishings and his few personal possessions. On his desk each day is a vase of his favourite blossoms, hoa hue trang, a sweetly scented flower rather like a tall white bluebell.

Nearby is the magnificent Presidential Palace, once the palace of the Governor-General of Indochina during the colonial period. Unfortunately, it’s not open to the public.

In the opposite direction, the Ho Chi Minh Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the man’s life and work and his vision of peace and happiness. It’s informative, but understandably overlooks some of the more risqué episodes in his life. Close by, the famous One Pillar Pagoda is worth a passing look. Although it’s one of the symbols of Hanoi, it’s something of a disappointment as it’s a modern replica.

The Ho Chi Minh Museum is open from 08.00 to 11.00 and from 13.30 to 16.30 daily.

A short walk across Da Dinh Square directly in front of the mausoleum takes you past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a stunningly beautiful monument especially when illuminated at night. From there, another short walk takes you to the Hanoi Citadel.

The site of the ancient Hanoi Citadel has been occupied by the Army for many years. It is now beginning to be turned over to the Hanoi City authorities in stages. So far, a couple of impressive pagodas have been restored and made accessible. Not far away, a major excavation on the site of what will be the new National Assembly building has revealed the remains of a substantial palace complex dating from the Ly Dynasty that ruled about a millennium ago. The findings have transformed knowledge about the early history of Vietnam and its links to China.

It has recently been announced that the Army will soon hand over the remains of the Citadel’s Forbidden City to the Hanoi’s People’s Committee. After restoration work, this too will be open to visitors.

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Where to sleep when traveling Nhatrang: Hotels: medium-range

King Town Hotel, 92 Hung Vuong St. Tel. 058.55255818. Email: kingtownhotel@yahoo.com. Website www.kingtownhotel.com.vn. A very well run hotel, good english speaking staff and a swimming pool on the roof, very close to the beach, very clean and well run - a good choice.

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International brand-name hotels and resorts are mushrooming fast in this very popular beachside retreat, which already has a wide choice of accommodation catering for the growing numbers of both affluent and budget visitors flocking here in droves. The top resorts equal many of their rivals in more popular destinations in Southeast Asia yet without the crowds.

Hotels: medium-range

King Town Hotel, 92 Hung Vuong St. Tel. 058.55255818. Email: kingtownhotel@yahoo.com. Website www.kingtownhotel.com.vn. A very well run hotel, good english speaking staff and a swimming pool on the roof, very close to the beach, very clean and well run - a good choice.

In the hotel's words: "King Town Hotel is located in a favourable location, near the city centre, just only one minute of walking to the seaside, next to the commercial and entertainment centre. You will be pleased with out international standard, modern facilities and our hospitable staff."

101 Star Hotel,1B Quan Tran Hung Vuong, Nha Trang City. Tel. (+84.58)3528101. Email: 101ngoisao@gmail.com. Website www.101starhotel.com. A forward thinking hotel, always looking to improve the hotel and increase customer satisfaction. The hotel is nice and spacious and has a very well served buffet breakfast in a nice cafe next door to the hotel. Good prices that include the beakfast buffet. $20 - $30 per night.

In the hotel's words: "Fantastic hotel, non smoking, very clean and excellent customer service, and pay less! Convieniently located right in the centre of the city. In the heart of the foreign part of the city where all the good restaurants, bars and shops are located. Right by the beach, this hotel has a wonerful cafe and a delicious breakfast buffet. Coming soon we will have an Arab spa!"

La Suisee Hotel, 34 Tran Quang Khai Street. Tel (..8458) 3524353/3524363. Email: info@lasuissehotel.com. Website: www.lasuissehotel.com. A nice hotel right in the heart of the centre, good value for the size of the rooms and the service, the hotel is a 2 star but has 3 star credentials. $27 - $40 per night.

In the hotel's words: "Welcome to our cozy hotel right in the tourist area of Nha Trang! We have 30 rooms available, all very comfortable and air conditioned. You will find very friendly service, and excellent standards of cleanliness. We have 24 hour free WI-FI, a tasty breakfast and a tour desk at reception."

AP Hotel, 34/5 Nguyen Thien Thuat, A tidy hotel located along the main strip, next door to a spa and the guava bar, the vip rooms are fantastic, a lot of space is given, accompanied by a beautiful view. All rooms come with a bathtub which is quite rare in Nha Trang. $20-$40

Nha Trang Lodge Hotel 40 Tran Phu Street. A very nice four star hotel right oposite the beach. The level of English spoken is not fantastic but the staff will always do their best to help. The rooms are fairly spacious and are all en suite. The hotel also has an amazing view of the ocean, the same as you get at the five star hotels on the strip, but for a lot cheaper A great bargain is the apartments, they have two bedrooms and a kitchen for $200 per night. $50-$200

Starlet Hotel 32-34 Tue Tinh Street. The starlet hotel is very good value for money. It is well decorated and very modern and also has gym facilities and a swimming pool available for guests. The price is includes a better than average breakfast buffet. $30-$50

Que Huong Hotel 60 Tran Phu.A very large hotel within the walking distance of the beach. There is a nice restaurant accompanied with a pool hall and some disco. Great amenities offered as well as the services. Price ranges from $55-$105.

Hoang Hai (Golden Sea) Hotel 27A Hung Vuong. A very well run hotel with good english spoken and a true desire to please customers. The rooms are very nicely decorated and the rooms are very vibrant. $15-$30

Green Peace Hotel 102 Nguyen Thien Thuat. A hotel that gives good value for money located right in the tourist area. The hotel has had a alot of problems with customer service and organization issues, for example bookings going missing and customers being treated rudely after arriving early in the morning from the night bus. $20-$45

Sea And Sun Hotel 2 Tran Quang Khai Street. Good value for money and great ocean views. A very large hotel right by the beach, it has a very nice outdoor swimming pool. $40-$90

Vien Dong Hotel 1 Tran Hung Dao St. .Well-known and affordable, with all the basic amenities needed plus some live entertainment at night. Price ranges from US$35-45.

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The tourist attractions in Danang

His choice for a stopover at the resorts and hotels in Da Nang to have a deep sleep after a long journey before the journey to discover 10 tourist destinations danang tourism best that you should not should not miss when traveling.

1 / Ba Na Hill

                                 

As one of the leading resorts in Da Nang, owned space and new architecture to Ba Na Hill you will discover not only interesting thing in the mountain cable car system, but also the country’s most is located in Tiantai place under earth.

Owns one of the modern amusement park of world-class, with dozens of games from gentle, fun for the kids to the game requires adventure and challenge. You also get lost in space in Europe passionate impressive height in the French village area, admire the romantic beauty of hundreds of flowers blooming before the unique look of the creature. Feast on top cuisine with the chemistry of the Eurasian culture brings a touch of fun for visitors.

Besides, tourists can enjoy the thermal background unfamiliar with 4 seasons in one day when he came here.

2 / Marble Mountain

                           

Relics Ngu Hanh Son is the second stop that tourists should visit. Discover the unique culture festival season in Marble occasion annual Lunar 19/2 or visit the unique architecture also be retained and the embellishment, combining the ancient Cham and Vietnamese people in Mount Ngu Hanh Son caves filled with mysterious.

You also get lost in the world of architecture sculpture exquisite stone in the village of Non Nuoc stone Ngu Hanh Son one of the familiar sites of foreign tourists and those who prefer to spend co carved art. Associated with the history and development of traditional craft villages in vietnam things to do, visit Ngu Hanh Son and his choice for an item like that is a memento of the trip will be extremely Danang amazing really.

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Top 12 Things to Do in Dalat, Vietnam

1. Easy Riders

The first thing on my list of 12 top vietnam things to do is to take an Dalat Easy Riders tour. Actually, if it wasn’t for this, the rest of these things may not even be on this list, and because of that, it was also my favorite of my top things to do in Dalat, Vietnam.

I have heard a lot about Easy Riders, so thought I should try it for myself. The great thing about it is it is not a tour group. Just you and the driver. They had a bunch of options, but by the end of it all I just said I’d give him 400,000 dong for the day to take me to his favorite destinations.

Note: There is the official Easy Riders which is all over Vietnam. Many places also have their local ‘rip off’ versions e.g. Dalat Easy Riders. In my opinion, unless you are doing a cross country tour e.g. Hanoi to HCMC, then go with one of the local Easy Rider ‘rip offs’ e.g. Dalat Easy Riders. They are much more knowledgeable about the local area, and also more than likely, owned by Vietnamese.

2. Go to the Market

That evening I went for a walk into town around the market. Dalat is cool mountain weather and has a vibrant market place with a few street foods I haven’t seen before. I tried a few. Nice, but still not as good as Hue or Hanoi (in my opinion).

3. Eat at Le Voy

I got dinner at a place recommended by the Dalat Easy Rider Guide (Chilli), called Le Voy. Had Roast Chicken Rice. Very good and reasonably priced (40,000 vnd). It was just up the round from the hotel at the round about. People know it, just ask someone where Le Voy is.

4. See the Vegetable Plantations

My Dalat Easy Riders tour started at 0900 and was a full day for $20usd, which includes all (well most) entry fees. I chose a countryside tour of Dalat. First stop was at a viewpoint, which I guess is the first stop for everyone. Next was another viewpoint with a ten minute hike up. I like hiking and the guide just points you in the right direction and you take yourself which was good.

Apparently, Dalat is famous for growing vegetables. so the view points overlooked these things.

5. Coffee Plantation

Third stop was the coffee plantation. Good thing about tours is that they give you information also. Dalat is the 2nd biggest exporter of coffee in the world (according to my guide). First is Brazil, third is Colombia.

In Dalat they make Weasel coffee. Weasels eat the coffee beans, shit it out, then humans drink it.

                                          

6. Rice Wine

Then we went to where they make rice wine. Not a factory, just out the back of some ones property, whom also sold coffee. Chilli explained the process and then I got a shot of rice wine afterwards. Much nicer than I’ve tasted before, I guess because it had not been mixed down.

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Best Places to Visit and things to do in vietnam

Ha Long Bay is in northeast Vietnam and is known for its countless limestone formations, or karsts, that dot the bay. Most people explore the bay through single day or multi-day cruises on junk boats. After some Trip Advisor research, we booked a cruise through Pelican Cruise. The rooms were nicely furnished and my friend and I joked that one day, we would be able to think of this as “normal”. For now though, we were super excited about how plush the bed was and how cool it was that we had our own shower in our room. The cruise also offered kayaking, tai chi with the sunrise, cave excursions and had a sundeck bar where you could buy 2 for 1 drinks until 7:30 pm. You also visit a fishing village and meet the fisherwomen, who take you for a ride through the bay on their expertly balanced basket boats. Halong bay is the best things to do in vietnam




On the cruise itself, we brought books to read but after seeing the scenery around me, I just gave up. It was too beautiful and unlike anything I had ever seen before. If you’re planning on making this trip, I highly recommend booking Pelican. The junk that we went on was nicely maintained, the food was pretty good and was able to accommodate my vegetarian friend’s food requests, and the crew was extremely friendly and polite.

Biking (Hoi An, Vietnam)

Hoi An is a coastal town located in central Vietnam. Its relaxed pace offered a nice respite from the typical frenzy found in other Vietnamese cities such as Vietnam hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. As you walk around the town, you will find plenty of tailors who will offer to custom create suits or dresses for you. My friend ended up getting a cute dress from one of these stores and later, I wish I did too. In Hoi An, we stayed at Golden Bell Homestay, which offered free bike rentals. This was a popular method of travel among both locals and tourists. My friend and I each grabbed a bike and rode around town towards the beach. Along the way we saw some rice paddies and also ventured into one, only to later realize that the road abruptly ended in a narrow, unbikeable path. It was still fun though!

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Where to sleep when you are in Vietnam: Hotels: High End

>>> Old quarter is a place that you should visit once, a place with a very strange feeling, with lots of delicious food, friendly people, who have not come, please come right away ....

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International brand-name hotels and resorts are mushrooming fast in this very popular beachside retreat, which already has a wide choice of accommodation catering for the growing numbers of both affluent and budget visitors flocking here in droves. The top resorts equal many of their rivals in more popular destinations in Southeast Asia yet without the crowds.

These top properties offer amazing facilities to relax in and offer the best service imaginable to make sure you feel at home. The extra money amounts to a status of royalty to the employees as they provide the best service possible to make sure you approve of their hotel.

The Sheraton is a 5 star luxury hotel located right across from the beach. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and a very well done spa. The Sheraton has different types of rooms from deluxe rooms to presidential suites and apartments. The hotel is very well run and spotlessly clean and the air conditioning keeps the entire hotel very fresh. The staff at The Sheraton speak very good English making it easy to deal with the staff and explain what your needs are. The hotel also has a meeting room and vip section with an incredible view of the ocean. In terms of dining the Sheraton also offers 5 star food, with a range of different style restaurants, bars and a bakery all under one roof. $180-$1000

Six Senses Hideaway. The only way to get to this resort is by speed boat to Ninh Van Bay. Price ranges from $405 to 1,255 per night. This is more of a private resort, suitable for whoever wants to get away from everything to spend time relaxing. This resort lurks itself between the rocks and mountains and oversees the white sand beach. Dining is fabulous in the open air where you can feel the light breeze. While taking your time to have a lovely dinner, the sun will slowly set, giving you a miraculous view of Nha Trang at night. To make this resort even more secluded, they have added their own private beach located two bays over. So, if you would want more privacy, this is the beach to rent. The downside is you can only rent this for a day, but it will be worth it.

Evason Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa, Tran Phu Blvd. If you don’t mind the price, this is the spot to go all out and get the once in a lifetime royal treatment. It has been known to be one of the finest resorts in the region. One of the finest in all aspects from the setting of the place to the hospitality to the food and to the people. Available fine-dining restaurants where the food can live up to the highest expectations.Price ranges from US$210-450 per night.

Yasaka Saigon-NhaTrang Hotel, 18 Tran Phu St. This hotel is a Japanese and Vietnamese style hotel. Service here is very friendly, and it has all the amenities you would need. What is good about this hotel is that it is just walking distance to the beach. Price ranges from US$100-355 per night.

Sunrise Beach Resort Nha Trang, 12 Tran Phu St. This resort is all polished marble and white columns with 10 floors. It has a great view of the ocean as well as the sky from its glass rooftop. Price ranges from US$140-500 per night.

Diamond Bay Resort & Spa Nha Trang Diamond Bay, Song Lo. This extremely spaciously laid out resort hosted the 2008 Miss Universe pageant. Hotel rooms, suites and villas. Enormous pool (non chlorinated) spa, fitness, several restaurants & bars, tennis courts, night clubs, expatriate exec. chef and expatriate GM. Two private beaches. Prices range from $125-600 per night.

Vinpearl resort is on an island in the Nha Trang bay. You can get too and from the island by cable car. It is a 5 star hotel with the biggest pool in Vietnam. If you stay here, you can have unlimited access to the water park and enjoy numerous amenities. Learn more

Novotel, 50 Tran Phu (in the central tourist location). Four star hotel with very good service and great value rooms. The rooms in Novotel are not far off what you will see in a five star hotel, the room sare very well decorated and some have incredible views of the City and the ocean. $110-$400

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