Posted by admin on July 25, 2011 under Attractions, Vietnam Travel Guide, Vietnam Travel in the Central, vietnam beauty | 
Admiring the bay from the Hai Van Pass, going fishing in the bay or swimming in the blue water are among pleasures of tourists at the Lang Co Bay in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue, one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Lying between Da Nang and Hue cities, Lang Co is the third bay in Vietnam being admitted to the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club (Worldbays Club) following Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang Bay.
The bay was selected for its preserved natural beauty, which harmonizes with local people and attracts a lot of tourists.
Lang Co Bay has a 13-kilometer long beach with white sand and blue water. It has Lap An lagoon, a brackish water lagoon extended to 1,500 hectares with rich natural resources.
The bay adjacent to Hai Van Pass lies in the central area, where visitors can reach four world cultural heritages in Vietnam, namely Hue relics, royal court music, Hoi An ancient town and My Son relics, within a radius of 70 kilometers.
The bay is also included in many travel tours and is the nucleus of four national tourism complexes as well as one of the three main points of Thua Thien-Hue Province’s tourism.
Let’s discover the bay through photos:
On July 9-10, the Lang Co – World’s Beautiful Bay Festival took place, with various activities like painting exhibition…
… Kite flying
Beach volleyball
Swimming
The afternoon in Lang Co
Lang Co at sunset.
VNE
Posted by admin on July 21, 2011 under Attractions, Vietnam Travel in the Central, vietnam beauty |
When the sun is about to cast its last beams over ranges of mountains and hills surrounding Nha Trang Bay and the central coastal city, the Altitude Bar has soft music mixed with the sound of gentle waves slapping against the ocean shore beneath.
Nha Trang Bay at sunset taken from the Altitude Bar
Then as the afternoon breezes from the world-recognized bay come in, they awaken and breathe new life into the Altitude on the five-star Sheraton Nha Trang’s 28th floor.
Considered the highest bar in Nha Trang, it offers an incomparable spot for visitors to have a bird’s-eye view of Nha Trang bay and the city.
The Altitude is open to both hotel guests and visitors from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, but the hotel’s director of food and beverage Michiel de Kleer says the best time to visit the bar is from around 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when the sun is going down behind the mountain ranges and hills in the west, leaving a lot of beautiful colors in the sky as dusk settles.
As darkness comes, we see the city at night. From the Altitude, guests can spot the Ponagar tower, the giant statue of Buddha and other city attractions lit up in all their glory.
The neon lights along the seaside street of Tran Phu point hungry travelers towards the restaurants that serve a wide selection of seafood and specialties of the city and the central region as a whole.
The moon appears in the clear, summer night, radiating its light all over Nha Trang Bay, which has been called one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Under the moonlight, tourists and locals swim in the calm sea of summer, stroll hand in hand or chat in groups along the arch-shaped beach with some sitting down on the white sand to take it all in.
And you can see it all from the Altitude Bar. Guests can order a cocktail, mocktail, fruit juice, wine, champagne, beer, coffee and other drinks as they look onto the bay. Or they can sit indoors and immerse themselves in the music and enjoy their beverages. For more information and reservations, call (058) 388 0000.
Source: SGT
Posted by admin on June 23, 2011 under Attractions, Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam travel News, vietnam beauty |
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park has come to be well-known for the Phong Nha Cave and its natural beauty. Starting in June, the park’s management board launched a tour from the Chay River to Hang Toi (Dark Cave).
|
|
|
Boat trips along Chay River
The tour is environmentally friendly, and offers visitors a chance to try out the local cuisine of Quang Binh Province.
The Chay River begins at the limestone plateau of Ka Bang, with the clear and blue waters of the Son River’s tributary.
The stone peaks provide a lovely foil to the surrounding corn fields, making unique and picturesque scenery.
Hang Toi or “The Dark Cave” is 5,258 metres in long, and 80 metres in high. It is also the home of a number of animals, from bats to swallows.
Hang Toi
Underwater lime stone caves of Hang Toi
Grandiosity puts human life in perspective
Soure: Dtinews
|
Posted by admin on April 21, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam travel News |
Ngu Hanh Son Mountain elevator will be operational just in time for Reunification Day on April 30 to take advantage of the national holiday.
The management board of Ngu Hanh Son tourist area in Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City confirmed the news that will make it easier for tourists to visit Linh Ung Pagoda at the top of the mountain.
The unique elevator system is 50 meters high and has two cabins. It was built in seven months and is in a vertical direction alongside the mountain. The elevator can carry about 20 guests at a time at a price of VND30,000 per person. The price is double the current entrance ticket to visit the pagoda but is worth it for the convenience.
Ngu Hanh Son (The Marble Mountains) is about eight kilometers southeast of Danang City. It’s a cluster of five marble mountains lying close to the sea. An interesting journey to Ngu Hanh Son will be one of the most relaxing times for visitors as it is like a fairytale land with a dreamlike scenery, pagodas, mysteries and grottos.
In the early 19th century, King Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, passed the area and named the five mountains as Ngu Hanh Son.
He also named each of them according to one of the five elements of the universe: Kim Son (metal of gold), Moc Son (wood), Thuy Son (water), Hoa Son (fire), and Tho Son (earth). And thus, the five mountains that compose the Marble Mountains are not ordinary creations but are filled with history and folklore.
The area attracts about 60,000 tourists every year.
Posted by admin on April 16, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam festival, Vietnam travel News |
The Danang International Fireworks Competition 2011 will be held on April 29-30 on the banks of the Han River.
It is the fourth such competition and will attract five teams: the Jubilee Fireworks Company (England), the Hanwha Company (South Korea), Parente Fireworks A&C SNC Company (Italy), Panda Fireworks Company (China) and the host team Da Nang (Viet Nam).
Many foreign and domestic tourists are expected to watch the displays on Reunification Day, April 30, and International Labour Day, May 1.
Da Nang has planned its own design and artistry to be set off in harmony with music by composer Tran Ai Nghia.
With the theme Sparkling Han River, the 21-minute performance will have four parts featuring the beautiful landscape and people of the central province.
Da Nang has hosted the competition every year since 2008.
International teams are selected on quality, capacity and ranking in world fireworks competitions. Their displays are bound to be unique and colourful.
Collected by Vietnam hotel
Posted by admin on March 31, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, vietnam beauty |
Visitors to Dalat City in southern Vietnam will find transfixing views of terraced fields which will bring to mind the mountainous Northwest.
Travelling around the outskirts of Da Lat, tourists can enjoy viewing terraced fields of vegetables and flowers, like the work of an artist.
In Da Lat, terraced fields surround small houses and winding roads curve around wooded hills, creating a romantic and peaceful space.
Many local vegetable and flower growers say Da Lat’s terraced fields have their own special beauty. They are most beautiful in the morning sunlight.
Further information about dalat hotel, please kindly visit http://Vietnamhotels.net/.
Some photos of Da Lat terraced fields:
Despite not being as famous as terraced fields in the Northwest, Da Lat fields have their own unique beauty
Vegetables are mostly grown in the fields, along with flowers
Terraced fields surround houses
You can see terraced fields from the surburban outskirts
Terraced fields besides pine tree-covered hills
Valley of terraced fields
Curving terraced fields look like artistic creations
An extremely peaceful and poetic space
Posted by admin on March 24, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam festival, Vietnam travel News |
|
An exclusively royal ritual conducted through hundreds of years during the feudal regime was resurrected for the fourth time in the former capital of Hue on March 20.
|
|
|
| The ritual, Le Te Xa Tac (Worshipping the Genies of Earth and Crop), is one of the most important rituals performed by kings under successive feudal dynasties to pray for peace and good harvest.
Xa Tac worship ritual is re-enacted in Hue (Source: VNA)
Performed on the Xa Tac Worship Platform, the event included all worship rituals such as a royal procession of elephants and horses, and a worship ceremony which attracted the participation of 550 artists.
Phung Phu, Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, said that the restoration of the worship rituals aimed to honour the traditional cultural values of the nation, the performance space of royal music forms such as Nha Nhac (royal court music) and royal dancing, as well as the beauty of the ritual culture and traditional costumes of the Hue imperial palace.
The Xa Tac Worship Platform was built in 1806 under the reign of King Gia Long (the first king of the Nguyen dynasty). At present, the restoration of the platform has been implemented./.
Vietnam+
|
Posted by admin on March 1, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam festival, Vietnam travel News |
With the title “Nha Trang- the Sea of Rendezvous”, the Sea Festival 2011 will be held from June 11th to 15th by the Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee.
Unlike previously, the Sea Festival 2011 will take place at three famous tourism sites along the Tran Phu coastal street (Nha Trang City), Bai Dai Beach (Cam Lam District) and Doc Let beach (Ninh Hoa Town) with 50 activities such as the Miss Khanh Hoa Contest, Road Festival, Cau Ngu (fish worshipping) Ceremony, “Swallow’s Nest Festival”, Trade Fair of Vietnamese High-quality Products, Film Week, traditional art performances and so on.
Most of these activities describing “Nha Trang- Khanh Hoa- a civilized and friendly destination” will be at the February 4th Square with participation of many artists and art delegations not only from different provinces and cities and from the Republic of Korea, Cuba, France and China.
Noteworthy is that, the festival will observe a day to introduce Truong Sa Island District through a photo exhibition, songs of Truong Sa soldiers, a seminar and a film show on Truong Sa for local people and visitors to know more about this sacred part of the country’s territory .
Nha Trang Sea Festival is held every two years since 2003 to demonstrate traditional and modern cultural values with an effort to preserve and bring into play the nation’s cultural quintessence.
Book Nha trang hotel today at http://Vietnamhotels.net/ to get the best prices!
Source: ANTD
Posted by admin on February 26, 2011 under Attractions, Vietnam Travel in the Central, vietnam beauty, vietnam hotel |
Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Visitors who want to escape from city life when they visit the coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province often go to Ninh Van Bay on Hon Heo Peninsula.
Ninh Van Bay is remote and untouched, yet easily accessible by boat from Nha Trang in about 20 minutes. Its known for its fabulous coral reefs, white sand beach and impressive mountain backdrop.
The natural setting is not disrupted by any large resort structures. Only a few small bungalows covered by leafy roofs are observable from the bay. The sea, mountains, streams and forest all combine to create picturesque landscape. From a distance, Hon Heo Mountain looks like a dragon lying in a pine forest, with its head directed out towards the ocean.
The facilities strive to protect the environment, with tree branches salvaged to cover structures, and organic rubbish composted for trees. Electric cars and bicycles are the primary transportation on the peninsula. Visitors can enjoy the setting by trekking in the forests and up the mountain, with vendors along the way serving drinks and snacks. Jungle fowl, squirrels, dormouse, monkeys and other wildlife are abundant. Investors in the Six Senses Ninh van bay have received many awards for environmental protection. The bungalows are built in traditional Vietnamese style, close to nature, with wood and stone than blends with the environment, making it an ideal hideaway from the noises of modern life. A short walk from the bungalows, tourists can touch to the water or view the coral reef.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay presents the reality of the destination, with an architectural style reflecting the traditions of Vietnam. This is very evident in the reception champa and dining pavilion, which are classic Vietnam structures transported across the water and assembled at the site. The emphasis here is on privacy, space and luxury making this as a most luxurious nha trang hotel without doubt.
Alyssa Landon from California spent her honeymoon at Ninh Van Bay, saying that she and her husband had an amazing experience that they didn’t want to end and will never forget.
“From the spectacular lush green mountains to the sparkling blue bay waters, the natural setting and views from our rustic yet luxurious poolside villa and from the dining on the bay were absolutely breathtaking,” Landon said. “Ninh Van Bay gave us a sense of peace and total relaxation. It let us really unwind and just have a great time with each other.”
Ninh Van Bay not only offers the perfect location for relaxation, but its proximity to the popular destination of Nha Trang and its prime position in a calm and sheltered bay means that visitors can enjoy a multitude of activities and excursions, including windsurfing, hobiecat sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, waterskiing, fishing trips and boat charters, as well as scuba diving lessons.
Sheltered from winds, Ninh Van Bay area is usually calm from March to October. The rainy season sets in in November and December, when diving is not always possible. Most local diving takes place on the coral reefs, so the majority of dives are between 12-16m in depth.
Just a short boat ride from the resort, the surrounding islands and coral reef offer the chance to explore different and interesting sites. An inviting water temperature averaging 26-30oC throughout the year adds to the pleasure of diving in the bay.
After a relaxing day, tourists can visit Ninh Hoa District’s centre to enjoy nem chua (fermented pork roll), the speciality of the region. It’s grilled, served with vegetables and pineapple, wrapped in rice paper and eaten with sauce.
The road connecting Ninh Van to the land is still rough and under construction, so the bay remains only accessible by boat, said Tra Thai Lam, chairman of Ninh Van Commune’s People’s Committee. He expected that the road would be completed soon to bring more tourists to the site.
Source: VNS
Posted by admin on February 25, 2011 under Vietnam Travel in the Central, Vietnam travel News |
German restorers are using traditional Vietnamese methods to restore the facade of the Imperial Palace in Hue.
Restoration work is currently being carried out on Buu Thanh Gate and screens around King Tu Duc tomb.
The German foreign ministry has commissioned experts from the German Conservation, Restoration and Education Project (GCREP) to renovate six murals dating from the Nguyen Dynasty in the lobby of An Dinh Palace.
The artwork is magnificent, but heavily damaged. Before attempting to restore the murals, team leader Andreas Teufel sent samples back to Germany for chemical analysis.
The team are using traditional mortar made from molasses, lime and sand to restore the works. Teufel said the restored parts of the palace will be indistinguishable from the original work.
“Previous restorers tried to preserve the original works but they didn’t know how to do it properly and didn’t have access to modern technology,” she said.
“That was why relics at the site have largely been left unrestored. The work they did was far from perfect and bore little resemblance to the original. People in the past used different painting techniques. The Vietnamese restorers used modern pigments and techniques,” she said. “I discovered that the original painting technique was similar to that used in Italy .”
The German restorers have used traditional pigments, which are applied to the wet mortar. The colour will be fixed when the mortar dries. Bacteria will grow on the walls during the drying process, which helps to make the artwork more durable.
The restoration work is in keeping with UNESCO’s 1964 Charter.
According to Phan Thanh Hai, vice director of the Centre for Restoration of Hue Relics, the techniques used to restore the palace would be applied to other sites.
Find hue hotels at http://Vietnamhotels.net!
Source: VNA/VIR
