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Jun13
Published by misha in Asia, Eating, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Vietnam, Villas
Phu Quoc might be hailed as the next Phuket, but those looking to get far off the grid head to this undiscovered archipelago just 110 miles off Vietnam’s southeastern coast. A 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City brings you to Con Son, the largest (and only inhabited) member of the 16-island chain. There, sheer granite cliffs border deserted beaches and crystal-blue water—imagine a tropical Amalfi Coast without the crowds. Up until now, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a decent place to stay, but the arrival of the Six Senses Con Dao villas from $685 has brought a welcome dose of luxury to the island.
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Jun01
Published by Asya in Adventure, Asia, Extreme, Photos, Travel Stories, Vietnam
The World is again held spellbound by one the world’s greatest discoveries – this time a gigantic cave located in the heart of the Vietnamese jungle. Hang Son Doong (which means “mountain river cave”) was recently discovered by Members of a British expedition. Located near the Laos-Vietnam border, it was created 2-5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain. It’s believed to be almost five times larger than the current record holder – the Deer Cave, Malaysia.
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Apr14
Published by Asya in Cultural, Museums, Photos, Urban Tourism, Vietnam
Hanoi Museum in Vietnam was designed by the Hamburg studio GMP Architecten.It is located in an artificial park area in the middle of water basins, monuments and an old historical village in Hanoi.
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Apr14
Published by misha in Asia, Biking, Eating, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories, Vietnam
Nha Trang is Vietnam’s most famous seaside town. The whole area is dotted by cosy restaurants, great bars, beautiful diving and crystal clear water. There are boat trips out to the islands for divers and non-divers alike, snorkelling and fishing trips and if its a little chilly you can go and bathe in the hot springs. In Nha Trang there are also traces of human settlement dated back to the Cham Empire.
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Mar14
Published by misha in Arts, Asia, Cities, Cultural, History, Museums, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Vietnam
Art is everywhere in this city of Hanoi — from the Hanoi Museum of Fine Arts, with three floors and more than 2,000 objects on display, including artifacts from the Stone and Bronze Ages, an array of Buddhist images (one from 1057) and early lacquer paintings, to the many Hanoi restaurants that incorporate contemporary Vietnamese art into their decor. When looking out at the museum, ramps seem to be floating over the landscape. Visitors to the museum reach could the upper levels via a spiral ramp.
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Feb20
Published by iv in Arts, Cities, Cultural, History, Monuments, Photos, Praying, Relaxing, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Vietnam, Walking
Tay Ninh is the holy tract of Caodaism, likely Vietnam‘s most peculiar indigenous religion. Its conceiver, Ngo Minh Chieu was a Nation subject servant and was also a mystical who was well-versed in west and southeastern religions. The Temple is shapely between 1933 and 1955, it combines architectural elements of a service, a pagoda in an exuberant rocco style.
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Jan30
Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Cultural, Eating, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Vietnam, Walking
Situated in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam,Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a magnificent place for many esteemed occasions and popular events.The hotel provides 364 rooms and apartments, brilliant French cuisine at Le Beaulieu, Vietnamese specialities at Spices Garden, and also traditional Italian Restaurant and Lounge. Seven function rooms, a swimming pool, fitness centre and a brand new Le Spa du Metropole are also available in the hotel.
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Jan30
Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Eating, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spa, Swimming, UNESCO, Vietnam, Walking
The Nam Hai is situated on a tremendous sandy beach in Dien Duong Village,Vietnam,just an hour and 15 minutes from Hanoi. Many historical places and UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found nearby:The Cham Islands,which is home to several fishing villages, PADI-certified diving spots, sailboats,the Ancient Town Hoi An – it was the ancient port known for its markets, historic places, art galleries, and museums.
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Jan30
Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Cultural, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Spa, Swimming, Vietnam, Walking
Pilgrimage Village is situated in Minh Mang Road in Hue, Vietnam. The hotel is only 20 minutes drive from the airport and 10 minutes from the city centre.Hue is the old capital of the Nguyen Dynasty and nowadays there are historyc monuments and architectural artefacts which are great destinations for the visitors of the city.You could see The 19th century Citadel from the magnificent forbidden city,the Royal Tombs of the Emperors—tombs of Minh Mang and many others historical places.
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Jan30
Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Design, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Resorts, Safaris, Spa, Swimming, Urban Tourism, Vietnam
At Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa, you will be surrounded by beauty and attention of the native charm and graciousness of its people. Situated on the secluded and ancient Ke Ga Bay, 150km away from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam the Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa is a fabulous luxurious resort where natural beauty, modern atmosphere and colonial ambience are tied together.
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