Red River Stone Beach is one of the destinations not to be missed when traveling to Hanoi. This is not only an ideal stop for picnics and experiencing nature in a different way, but also a place for visitors to find inspiration and relax after tiring working days. Red River stone beach is located in an alley on Au Co street, Nhat Tan ward. The distance from Hanoi city center to here is only about 30 minutes by car. Although located near the center of a busy urban area, Red River rock beach has a peaceful and gentle beauty. Every weekend, this place attracts a large number of tourists to picnic and take photos with colorful flowers. This is also the ideal place to enjoy the fresh and cool air of nature.
Hanoi
January - December
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Ghenh Bang is located between Bai But and Bai Che on Son Tra peninsula, about 20km from Da Nang city center. This is a tourist destination that still retains its wild features because it has not yet been exploited for tourism. However, the road to Ghenh Bang will be a big challenge for many tourists because of the dangerous and steep terrain. Dubbed the "little Maldives" of Vietnam, Ghenh Bang stands out with its wild, mysterious rocky beaches next to the clear blue beach and dark golden sand. Thanks to the ocean waves pounding the shore every year, the rocks in Ghenh Bang gradually have many interesting shapes. In it, there is a large rock rapid reaching out to the sea, creating a magnificent masterpiece in nature. The wild, peaceful beauty, without concrete or hustle and bustle of tourists, is the reason why Ghenh Bang attracts many young people to conquer. When coming to Ghenh Bang, you can try the following interesting activities: Pristine and unique check-in point that cannot be compared to: Majestic Ghenh Bang scenery with towering cliffs, lush green forests, long stretches of smooth, golden sand leading down to multi-shaped cliffs. Enemies lay scattered, blocking the front of the wave. The sea in Ghenh Bang is blue, clear as a mirror, white foam splashes against the rocks, just holding the camera up will immediately "capture" thousands of impressive frames like a movie. Place to catch beautiful sunsets and sunrises: Located on the southern shore of Son Tra peninsula - the intersection between land and ocean, Ghenh Bang is one of the most ideal places to "hunt" sunrises and sunsets in Da Nang. . Extremely "chill" picnic and BBQ place: The long sandy beach curving around the foot of the mountain at Ghenh Bang is an ideal place to organize a picnic or BBQ to cool off after swimming, taking photos... You can prepare it in advance. food or walk around the beach to experience catching snails, digging for clams... for a richer meal. Clear blue water and natural coral reefs: Ghenh Bang in Da Nang possesses rich undersea vegetation, most notably many years old natural coral reefs of all colors and shapes. Visitors here can enjoy diving to see coral for free. Fishing locations do not need to be crowded: Ghenh Bang has many rocky beaches jutting far from the shore, the surface is flat due to the impact of sea breezes and waves. When the tide is low, visitors can move to the rocks to experience fishing and seafood fishing at Ghenh Bang. Ghenh Bang is a wild place far from residential areas, so the journey to visit this place can be difficult for tourists because the road is dangerous, it can be disturbed by wild animals, and the coast has deep water. and strong waves but there is no rescue because it has not been exploited for tourism, many sharp rocks can cause injury while swimming... Ghenh Bang will be a suitable destination if you have experience visiting and picnicking here. Wild locations with good endurance for hiking... Moments at Ghenh Bang are not only wonderful natural paintings but also memorable memories of a challenging journey of discovery. However, Ghenh Bang is not a destination for everyone. Before deciding to try here, you must fully prepare the knowledge, psychology and tools necessary to have a complete trip.
Da Nang
From February to August
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Han River Bridge is considered a symbol of the coastal city because the project has marked the transformation of Danang as well as representing new vitality, youthfulness, dynamism, and aspiration for advancement. This landmark was completed thanks to the contributions of many people here. Han River Bridge is one of the bridges spanning the Han River in Da Nang, Central Vietnam. This project was conceived and constructed by our country's engineers and workers. The Han River swing bridge design is made of very sturdy reinforced concrete. Looking at the Han River Bridge at night, visitors will admire the sparkling lights. This image quickly reflects on the water surface, creating a sparkling scene. In particular, there are bright stars blending high in the sky, bringing unforgettable experiences. In addition to visiting the Han River Bridge, you can also find out what to do in Da Nang at night. Tourists do not have to worry about where to go, just explore freely. Therefore, your journey is always full of meaning and "full of fun". Han River Bridge was started on September 2, 1998, inaugurated on March 29, 2000. The bridge is 487.7 meters long, 12.9 meters wide, and includes 11 spans, each 33 meters long. At the same time, the post-tensioning and 2 cable-stayed spans have a total length of 122.7 meters. The Han River bridge is intended to serve waterway traffic. This activity creates favorable conditions for ships and boats to travel. The reason the bridge rotates is because the main shaft can move 90 degrees. Han River Bridge is one of the attractive Da Nang tourist destinations you should not miss. This place has both modern beauty and marks the primitive memories of the people. In particular, visitors also find moments of relaxation, allowing themselves to feel the freshness and purity. Over the years, the Han River bridge has had its operating hours adjusted. Although filming is still done in the evening, the time is different for each day, specifically as follows: Monday to Friday: Starting at 0:45 a.m., traffic activities will be temporarily suspended. Around 1:00 a.m. is the time when the Han River Bridge rotates with a mid-span of 90 degrees to reveal two paths for ships to pass through. Depending on the number of ships, the bridge will return to its original position at 2:00 or 4:00 am. Saturday and Sunday: On weekends, demand for tourism in Da Nang in general and visiting Han River Bridge in particular increases dramatically. Therefore, the local government has pushed the bridge turning time earlier than usual. From 10:45 p.m., all traffic will stop moving. At exactly 11 p.m., the bridge will start moving and after about 60 minutes it will return to its original position. There are many ways for you to enjoy the splendid beauty of the Han River Bridge in Da Nang in the evening. But according to the experience of many people, taking a cruise along the Han River is the best choice. Besides, you can also choose nearby cafes to enjoy a romantic evening by the Han River. Under the bridge on the river bank on Bach Dang or Tran Hung Dao streets is also a general view. . From this position, one can observe the preparation process on the Han River Bridge. About 15 minutes before the bridge's turning point, staff blew the whistle and closed the barrier to stop vehicles moving across the bridge. At the joint position between the rotating pier body and the bridge deck, the staff in charge use cables and pillars to prevent people from getting close when the bridge rotates. When the preparation work is complete, the staff use walkie-talkies to communicate. Notify the technician to perform the bridge rotation operation. The middle part of the bridge can be split in half, it takes 15 minutes to rotate around the axis to the required angle and 15 minutes to return to the old position so that traffic can return to normal. often. Looking from above, we can feel the grandeur and sophistication in the design of the Han River Bridge. The bridge is not only a transportation project but also a symbol of the city's development and success.
Da Nang
From January to September
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As a unique bridge in Vietnam, Dragon Bridge has become a symbol of Da Nang city that no tourist can miss. However, few people understand the history of Da Nang Dragon Bridge. True to its name, Dragon Bridge, shaped like a dragon, is 666m long and 37.5m wide, spanning the Han River. With a cost of nearly 1.5 billion VND, the bridge has six lanes and was first opened to traffic on March 29, 2013 on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang city. If you don't know, the design of Dragon Bridge is associated with historical advances in new architectural art of Da Nang city. It is the result of a design competition among famous architects to find the most special design for the bridge. Two architects from America with the design of a flying dragon won. Dragon Bridge is the bridge with the most unique architecture in Vietnam, and is the shortest road connecting Da Nang international airport with main roads in the city. Not only does it serve as the city's lifeline, Dragon Bridge, with its architecture simulating the Ly Dynasty dragon rising to the sea, is one of the iconic architectures of Da Nang city. The dragon tail is stylized with the shape of a blooming lotus flower, a traditional flower associated with peaceful villages in Vietnam. The winding dragon body reaching out to the sea represents Da Nang's desire to integrate with friends from all over the world. Regarding durability, the bridge is covered with 5 layers of anti-corrosion paint and protects the bridge from the effects of weather as well as giving it an eye-catching yellow color. Night is the best time to see Dragon Bridge. Attaching 15,000 LED lights, the bridge becomes a real dragon with shimmering color effects. Moreover, Dragon Bridge also attracts tourists with many events and performances at night. For Da Nang tourists, along with learning the history of Da Nang's Dragon Bridge, admiring the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge is one of the most exciting moments. Luckily, you can see this marvelous performance every weekend at no cost. Every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m., Dragon Bridge will entertain residents and tourists with wonderful performances of water and fire. The first performance is the fire breathing performance with 2 turns of 9 times each. You will be surprised with the shimmering light combined with fire erupting from the dragon's head. Many tourists love the second performance, a fairly short water spraying performance consisting of 3 turns, each turn only once. The ideal place to enjoy the performance On the bridge: When the bridge begins to breathe fire, vehicles will not be allowed to travel on the bridge. So you can enjoy the performance right on the bridge. However, you should not stand near the dragon's head if you do not want to get wet in the water spray. Under the bridge (Tran Hung Dao Street): Tran Hung Dao Street crosses the Dragon Bridge right below the dragon's head. Therefore, this is an ideal place to enjoy the performance. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy drinks from sidewalk cafes along the street. From Bach Dang Street: Bach Dang Street is at the end of the bridge. From here you can admire the performance with a clear view while admiring the beauty of the Han River. However, you should choose cafes with balconies and go to the second floor for a clearer view. From above: A more interesting way to admire the water and fire spray is from the upper floors of buildings near the bridge. You can enjoy the performance and the sparkling Da Nang night. From other bridges: Da Nang is a city of many famous bridges such as Han River Bridge and Tran Thi Ly Bridge. Since these bridges are parallel to the Dragon Bridge, you can admire the water and fire spray from both bridges. Da Nang is not only a destination for beautiful beaches, ancient temples and delicious food, but also hosts famous international events such as the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival. Once a year, fireworks competition teams from all over the world gather in this coastal city to participate in the biggest fireworks competition of the year. Fireworks displays will take place on the Han River, so Dragon Bridge is a great place to watch fireworks for free. But if you want to fully admire the performance and music, you should arrive early before the performance starts because there will be a large crowd gathered on the bridge. Put into operation in 2013, Da Nang Dragon Bridge attraction is one of the new tourist destinations in Da Nang that attracts tourists. With a unique design in the shape of a dragon spanning the romantic Han River, Dragon Bridge is the 7th bridge creating the symbol "city of bridges".
Da Nang
From January to September
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Located in a land rich in historical tradition, VinWonders Nam Hoi An is only about 15km from the old town area. This place is the crystallization of unique traditional values with the lively and exciting experience of an international-class amusement park. With a huge scale, VinWonders Nam Hoi An was built with 05 subdivisions. The major ones are Giao Thoa harbor, Folklore Island, River Safari, Adventure Land and Water World. If you don't have a VinWonders Nam Hoi An map in hand, your journey of discovery will likely be more confusing because you're constantly "lost" in this vast world of culture, heritage and entertainment. .VinWonders Nam Hoi An has 05 subdivisions with different colors. This will be an interesting destination, suitable for all types of visitors from families to groups of friends, from the elderly to children. Land of adventure - "Splash the sky" with hundreds of classy games: this is a paradise of fun and entertainment with nearly 100 indoor games and more than 20 thrilling outdoor games. For young people who love adventure, love to explore and always have a desire to constantly challenge themselves, Adventure Land will be the place to help visitors achieve their desires. You will not be able to ignore the attraction of new games at VinWonders Nam Hoi An such as: Forgotten Valley: Through cliffs with a length of up to 785m, visitors will experience continuous rotations. It's nothing more than a hypnotic maze that only the steadfastest of hearts can get through. Desert Vortex: Even thrill-seekers will have their hearts dropped when experiencing a continuous 360-degree vortex at an extreme speed of up to 19.8m/s. PlayOke: Audition "players" will relive exciting childhood memories with an interactive jumping game equipped with an extremely modern sound and lighting system... Cool off and have endless fun with Water World: In the colorful space of Water World, you are ready to conquer the "super" challenges of the world-class slide system here. or not? Don't miss the following 02 "must try" destinations: Cyclone slide: The feeling of surfing on endless waves in the "black hole" basin with a diameter of up to 18m is an adventure journey for the hearts passionate about stimulation. Than Long slide: With 02 slides twisted together, 120m long and 12m high, you will know what it feels like to play at speed. Experience from the past to the present with Interference Harbor: After modern adventures, visitors will be surprised when setting foot in Interference Harbor, a land that completely recreates the beauty of Hoi An. An XVI - XVII century. The "interference" journey will be less impressive if you ignore poetic destinations such as the riverside old town with Hoi An's character or the Western-style Dream Avenue. Folklore Island - Where heritage values are honored: As the "heart" of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, Folklore Island is an opportunity for visitors to reconsider the artistic quintessence of the villages. Vietnamese traditional craft. This place not only marks the architectural space and cultural regions but also helps you personally experience many unique art forms that have been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Explore the craft village: Transform into talented artisans with skillful hands to try weaving soft fabrics and making pieces of Do paper as light as cotton. Admire the house spaces of different regions: The architectural features of all three regions, North - Central - South, are recreated in the heart of Hoi An to truly reflect the daily life of Vietnamese people. Enjoy top traditional art shows: Visitors will be immersed in the lively atmosphere of art forms such as adoration of literature, then singing, quan ho singing... Relive the atmosphere of folk festivals in "Back to the Harbor" scene: A party of music, props and artistic choreography combined right on the water will make the audience gasp in admiration. Explore the unique River Safari Nam Hoi An by boat floating on the river: River Safari Nam Hoi An will take you and your family to a new experience: Sitting on a boat on the river to visit the top wild natural world in Vietnam. There are up to 550 individuals of 50 different animal species, including many species on the world's conservation list such as spiral-horned oryx, scimitar-horned oryx, rhinoceros, kangaroos, lions, and Bengal tigers. … VinWonders Nam Hoi An is the intersection and crystallization of exciting world-class entertainment activities with good traditional values. This place is built according to a unique model, not only as an attractive entertainment and entertainment venue but also as a combination of unique traditional architectural, cultural and artistic experiences of Vietnam and the world.
Da Nang
From March to August
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Grand World is one of the hot tourist destinations near Hanoi recently. Grand World Hanoi is an entertainment, culinary and shopping complex that has been taking the travel-loving community by storm in recent times. This place is built in a unique and impressive architectural style, attracting the attention of tourists. The attraction of this Grand World Hanoi comes from the romantic street corners, recreating the poetic Italian scenery with the gentle Venice river. Besides, entertainment streets with Korean style also make young people "crazy".
Hung Yen
January - December
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Perfume Pagoda is located in Huong Son commune, My Duc district, about 50km from Hanoi city center. This place is known as one of the most unique spiritual destinations in Hanoi! Huong Pagoda is also the center of a cultural and religious complex consisting of many other ancient and sacred temples and pagodas. Destinations at Huong Pagoda: Trinh Temple It's the first temple you come to after getting off the boat. Built at the foot of Ngu Nhac mountain, majestic and wild. Thien Tru Pagoda The pagoda is located on the terrace of Lao mountain, built and completed in 1467. It takes about 40 minutes to walk from the ferry wharf to Thien Tru pagoda. Giai Oan Pagoda The pagoda is located on the road to Huong Tich cave, about 2.5km away on Long Tuyen mountain, with an ancient and nostalgic look. Suoi Yen This is the only waterway to get to Huong Pagoda, about 4km long. Huong Tich Cave The cave is shaped like a dragon opening its mouth to play with pearls. Huong Tich Cave is at an altitude of 390m, you can climb or travel by cable car. Thanh Son Pagoda The pagoda has both river and mountain entrances with majestic natural scenery. Thanh Son Pagoda is one of the temples that represents Vietnamese beliefs. Long Van Cave From Long Van wharf, climb about 150m to reach Long Van pagoda, go through the mountain to Long Van cave. Long Van Cave has an airy and spacious space. Sung Sam Cave Sung Sam Cave is at an altitude of 100m, the door faces southwest and the cave is about 15m wide. Bao Dai Pagoda The pagoda is located at the foot of the mountain and currently has the architectural style of the Nguyen Dynasty. Tuyet Son Cave The cave is located in the middle of the mountain, the road to the cave is relatively easy. Inside there are countless stalactites with strange and beautiful shapes.
Hanoi
January - December
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The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has many functions: researching, collecting, preserving, and restoring artifacts and documents about ethnic groups; Organize exhibitions, performances and other forms of activities to introduce and educate about the culture of ethnic groups in Vietnam as well as other countries... Located right on Nguyen Van Huyen street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is only about 8 km from the center of Hanoi capital, very easy for you to get around. For the people of Hanoi in particular and the people of Vietnam in general, the museum has enormous cultural meaning and value. On your journey to explore Hanoi's old quarter, you definitely cannot miss this place. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology was built in 1981 with an initial area of 3.27 hectares. After many renovations, the museum area was increased to a total area of 4.4 hectares. This is a project designed by architect Ha Duc Linh, a Tay person; The interior was designed by female architect Véronique Dollfus (French). With the purpose of preserving the history and culture of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups, the museum is one of the attractions in Hanoi suitable for students and tourists interested in learning about everything. the cultural features of each nation. Artifacts are displayed in many different categories such as costumes, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments, religion, houses... and are loved and highly appreciated by visitors.
Hanoi
January - December
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Viet Phu Thanh Chuong was built in 2001, originating from the idea of artist Thanh Chuong - who wanted to recreate the cultural imprint of his ancestors in ancient times. Located on a plot of land with an area of more than 8,000 hectares in Soc Son, Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is considered a massive architectural work with bold Vietnamese characteristics. Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is located at Keo Ca lake, Hien Linh commune, Soc Son district, only about 40km from Hanoi center so moving here is relatively easy. You can choose from many types of vehicles such as cars, motorbikes, buses... Viet Phu Thanh Chuong encompasses 30 architectural works bearing the appearance of Vietnamese history of the last century. Walking around a large circle, visitors will feel the historical space rushing back into their memories. First, you will admire the beauty of 13 ancient houses with special names such as Tuong Van house, Thanh Tinh house, Huong gate, Mac Huong house, Xuan Phong restaurant,...
Hanoi
January - December
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Located on a land area of nearly 6,500 square meters, An Hien garden house is designed exemplary according to Hue garden house architecture, influenced by feng shui, architecture and nature blend together: in front there is the romantic Perfume River. , through the gate is a long walkway, followed by a screen, turning into a path with a yard, flower beds, ornamental plants and a clear blue lake and then to the majestic old house, modestly hidden in the middle of a spacious garden. The garden gate is built in an ancient arch shape. In the middle of the gate, on the outside, under the roof is an embossed horizontal scroll, a sign with the two Chinese characters "An Hien" inlaid with blue and white porcelain on a black wall background. From the main gate, following the long dirt road, you will see a large screen bending slightly to the west, protecting the main church. Behind the screen is a small lake planted with water lilies, located in front of the main church yard. The main architecture is a house with 3 rooms and 2 wings located almost in the center of the garden. The house is 135m2 wide, has exemplary architecture of traditional architecture in general and is one of the typical ancient houses that clearly demonstrate the traditional building art of Hue under the Nguyen Dynasty. The interior space of the house is clearly divided according to use function. The middle space is the worship space, with the principle of "before Buddha, then after Spirit". In particular, the house has many precious memorabilia of the Nguyen Dynasty royal court. In the middle space, above the first row of columns, hang two scroll-style horizontal scrolls, the first one is titled "In the district district" (meaning "The court uses it"), the second one is a scroll with gilded leaves and flowers titled "Van and Martial Arts". "filial piety" given by King Bao Dai to his family in the year of the Suu (1937) along with many poems by King Thanh Thai, are now also hung in the reception area of the house. Later, due to the need to receive guests as well as make the house a place to visit, Mrs. Tuan Chi built another house with French-style architecture on the left side of the neighboring Ruong house for living and activities. A special feature of this new house is Ms. Tuan Chi's book library with 338 books in many diverse genres such as literature, history, politics, law, dictionaries, feng shui... written in many languages. such as Vietnamese, French, English, Russian, Japanese. Not only is it a special house that has preserved many generations of famous families, An Hien is also truly an ecological space, a garden of four-season scents. Many rows of trees and tree stumps here are more than a hundred years old. Many types of fruit trees and rare tree varieties from all 3 regions are also brought here to gather. In particular, the great-grandson of the great poet Nguyen Du gave Ms. Tuan Chi 14 Tien Dien persimmon trees, which were presented to the king on the occasion of Thuong Tien festival. In particular, in the garden there are many Giang Chau mangosteen trees, a famous precious fruit in Hue that is used to honor the king... Hue not only attracts tourists because of the beauty of the natural landscape or the attraction of the specialty dishes but also because of the relics that preserve a long-standing culture. In the middle of the bustling city, An Hien garden house with its ancient architecture is always a famous tourist destination you cannot miss when you have the opportunity to come to this capital!
Hue
From January to July
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Trang Tien Hue Bridge is considered a symbol of the ancient capital, bearing a strong historical mark through many ups and downs of the country. This is also an attractive tourist destination that attracts all tourists when coming to Hue because of its charming and poetic beauty spanning the slowly flowing Perfume River. Crossing the gentle Perfume River, Trang Tien Hue Bridge is not simply a not only a traffic project but also a witness to history that has existed for more than a century with many changes. This is also a check-in point that attracts many tourists when traveling to Hue because of its charming, poetic and ancient beauty. Trang Tien Bridge Hue is located right in the city center and is also known as Truong Tien Bridge , Thanh Thai bridge. The bridge connects the two banks of the Huong River with the northern end belonging to Phu Hoa ward, the southern end belonging to Phu Hoi ward. This is the first bridge in the Indochina region built using techniques and materials imported from the West. The bridge is built of steel with a total length of more than 400 meters, including 6 spans of steel girders in the shape of a rim, each span is 67 meters. Trang Tien Hue Bridge has entered poetry and become a symbol and attractive destination. The ancient capital is guided by its historical values and unique beauties as follows: Trang Tien Bridge is a witness, a beautiful historical relic over time: With more than a century of age, Trang Tien Bridge in Hue has gone through many ups and downs of history in the land of the ancient capital. With advanced and modern construction techniques, the bridge has been the pride of the people of Hue since its completion. The bridge went through the resistance war against the French with heavy destruction and many restorations and repairs. Check-in Trang Tien Hue: Trang Tien Bridge possesses a very unique and impressive ancient, peaceful beauty. This is the beautiful background in virtual live photos. So, during your trip to Hue city, don't miss the opportunity to walk on the bridge and take many beautiful photos. Enjoy the panoramic view of Hue during the day: The image of the graceful bridge reflecting on the peaceful Perfume River and the boats quietly crossing the river is the beautiful scene that you can witness when coming here. The bridge also makes visitors fall in love with its simplicity and indescribable gentle beauty. Visit and admire the sparkling Trang Tien Bridge at night: In 2002, besides the existing lighting system, Trang Tien Bridge was also installed with a modern color-changing light system. Thanks to that, it's like wearing a new, sparkling, magical shirt every night. This is also a great time for you to visit, admire Truong Tien Bridge and enjoy the cool, fresh air. You can also admire the Perfume River flowing slowly and listen to Hue ca tru songs echoing from dragon boats. Take a walk in the walking street right under the bridge: The bustling walking street and night market right under the bridge are also places that bring you many interesting experiences. This place possesses a simple beauty and a bustling atmosphere with many souvenir stalls and delicious specialty restaurants. So, after the scenic journey and strolling on the bridge, stop by the walking street to enjoy delicious food and conveniently buy gifts for relatives and friends.
Hue
December to March
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Co Loa Citadel was the capital of the Au Lac state under King An Duong around the 3rd century BC and of the feudal state under Ngo Quyen in the 10th century in Co Loa commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi. Noi. Co Loa today is not only a cultural heritage, a proof of the creativity, technical and cultural level of the ancient Vietnamese people, but also an ideal destination for tourists from all over. Co Loa Citadel is not only associated with the legends of the Vietnamese people, such as King An Duong Vuong establishing the capital and building the citadel, the Kim Quy magic crossbow shooting down hundreds of invaders in one shot or the tragic and touching love story of My Chau - Trong Thuy..., but also a unique tourist attraction of Hanoi Capital. Known as the largest ancient citadel in Vietnam, Co Loa historical site is about 500 hectares wide, built by King Thuc An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC to be the capital of Au Lac (the name of Vietnam during the period). that), now belongs to Dong Anh district, a suburb of Hanoi. Legend has it that the citadel has nine spiral-shaped rings, so the people of the ancient citadel also called it Snail citadel. Due to the destruction of time and war, the citadel currently has only three rings left with ancient vestiges, which are the inner citadel, the loyal citadel and the outer citadel. The outer citadel has a circumference of about 8km, built by the method of excavating the soil wherever you go, digging trenches there, building ramparts, and building adjacent ramparts. The ancient ramparts were 4-5m high, especially some were 8-12m high. The central citadel has a circumference of about 6.5km, and has the same structure as the outer citadel but the area is narrower and more solid. The inner citadel has an area of about 2km2, and is the residence of King An Duong Vuong and his concubines, beauties and mandarins under the court. Co Loa Citadel has many different names such as Loa Thanh (Snail Citadel), Con Lon Citadel, Tu Long Citadel, Cuu Thanh Citadel, Viet Vuong Citadel, Kha Lu Citadel, and Co Loa Citadel. In the 10th century, when Ngo Quyen was king, Co Loa became the capital for the second time. Today, in the Co Loa relic site, there are still many historical, architectural, and artistic relics preserved, such as the Thuong temple worshiping An Duong Vuong, the temple worshiping General Cao Lo, the temple worshiping Princess My Chau, and Bao Son pagoda... In temples and pagodas, there are also many archaeological artifacts unearthed in the Ancient Citadel such as bronze statues, bronze arrows and delicately carved porcelain and stone items.
Hanoi
January - December
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Bat Trang Pottery Village - a village famous for traditional pottery is located about 13 km southeast of Hanoi center. With more than 700 years of history and continuous development, Bat Trang pottery village has become an attractive destination for those who love ceramic art and want to explore traditional Vietnamese culture. - Ly Dynasty: The pottery factory of Thanh Hoa potters was moved here. - Tran Dynasty: Bat Trang Pottery Village became the largest ceramic manufacturing center in the North. - Le Dynasty: Bat Trang pottery reached its peak of development, producing many types of worship items and sophisticated household items. - Nguyen Dynasty: Bat Trang pottery continued to develop but output was not much. - Currently: Bat Trang pottery village has been restored and developed strongly, becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. The pottery village is located in Bat Trang commune, Gia Lam district, Hanoi city, about 10km from the city center and 40km from Noi Bai airport. Therefore, traveling and visiting the pottery village is not too difficult. To get here, visitors can travel by personal means such as cars, motorbikes or public transport such as buses and trains.
Hanoi
January - December
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Dong Xuan Market is one of the largest markets with the most cultural and historical values in Hanoi. Over thousands of years, the market has still developed and has a large number of buyers and sellers trading busily every day. Dong Xuan Hoan Kiem Market in Hanoi is one of the largest markets in the North and is hundreds of years old. Located in the center of the capital, this is not only a bustling place for trade but also a "culinary paradise", a place to "pamper" Hanoi tourists with delicious Hanoi dishes. Dong Xuan Market is located right in the center of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Ward, Hoan Kiem District. Only about 1km from Hoan Kiem Lake, very close to Long Bien station and Hang Ma street. To the west of the market is Dong Xuan street, to the east is Dong Xuan alley, to the north is Hang Khoai street and to the south is Cau Dong street. Like many other markets, Dong Xuan market is open every day of the week, from 6am - 6pm every day. As for the food court at the market alley, it is open until dawn the next morning. In particular, on weekends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dong Xuan market is open until 10:30 p.m. to serve the sightseeing and shopping needs of tourists. This is one of the crowded and bustling shopping places that tourists cannot miss when traveling to Hanoi. Dong Xuan Market is a large-scale market that has been around for hundreds of years. This place has witnessed many changes in Hanoi over time and is known by another name, Cho Lon. History books record that in 1804, the Nguyen court built a market in the south of To Lich river to facilitate trade by ships. In 1889, after the To Lich River and Thai Cuc Lake were filled, the French government planned and packed the shops into an empty land in Dong Xuan ward. In 1890, the French built the market with a total area of 6,500 m2 according to French architecture with 5 toilets, 5 triangles with honeycomb holes and 5 arches. By 1990, the market was renovated with only 3 middle rows and 3 floors. In 1995, Dong Xuan market was rebuilt with full firefighting, ventilation and escape systems. At that time, the market had an area of up to 14,000 square meters with about 2,000 stalls. This place has become the most modern and busiest market in Hanoi.
Hanoi
January - December
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Bach Ma National Park is located in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province, 40km from Hue city, 65km from Da Nang. Bach Ma National Park is part of the Truong Son Bac range, with many mountain ranges with peaks over 1,000m running horizontally from West to East. Bach Ma National Forest has a total area of nearly 37,500 hectares, is a large primeval forest, has 2,373 plant species and 1,715 diverse animal species, including many rare species, listed in the Vietnam Red Book. History of Bach Ma National Park according to local people, Bach Ma National Park was discovered and exploited by a French engineer named M.Girard in 1932, this place became a floating resort. famous since 1945. Experiences not to be missed when coming to Phu Loc National Park, Thua Thien Hue Visit Vong Hai Dai (sea observatory): Vong Hai Dai is located at the majestic Bach Ma peak, at an altitude of about 1,430m above sea level. From Vong Hai Dai, you can easily admire the majestic mountain panorama of Bach Ma national forest, admire Lang Co bay or beautiful Canh Duong beach from afar. To get to Vong Hai Dai, you will need to go through Vong Hai Dai trail. You can choose to go trekking on the trail or choose to travel by car to avoid getting tired. Explore Ngu Ho Bach Ma: To get to Ngu Ho Bach Ma, you walk from Vong Hai Dai down about 2km to Do Quyen villa, continue following the signs to Ngu Ho, discover 5 enchanting lakes. with different beauties. The water at Bach Ma Five Lakes is clear, the lakes all have extremely unique terrain, creating a beautiful scene like a watercolor painting. Check-in for virtual life at Do Quyen waterfall and Tri Sao waterfall: Do Quyen waterfall is a definite destination not to be missed when you travel to Bach Ma Hue national park. To get to Do Quyen waterfall, follow the sign from Ngu Ho Bach Ma, climb to the top of Do Quyen waterfall. The waterfall is called Do Quyen because the Azalea flower grows abundantly on both sides of the waterfall. Do Quyen Waterfall is a waterfall with a height of 300m, churning out white foam, possessing a wonderful natural scenery in Bach Ma Hue National Park. Tri Sao Waterfall is also an attractive virtual check-in spot no less than Do Quyen Waterfall. To get to the waterfall, you will have to climb mountain slopes and go through thin forests to get to the place where you can feel the sound of water flowing through each stone step. , watching the clear, beautiful lake. Experience exploring the black cat forest: Bach Ma Hue National Park has a rich and diverse ecosystem, in which the black cat forest stands out with many majestic ancient trees, straight trunks, pyramidal canopy, and diameter trees. up to more than 1m and over 30m high, growing close together. Visit Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery Hue: Going to Bach Ma National Park and not visiting Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery would be a mistake. The monastery is located in the middle of Truoi Lake, on Linh Son mountain. Coming here, you can see the beautiful natural scenery of Truoi Lake, or explore the architectural works of the monastery such as The main hall, the main hall, the monks, the monks... are built in harmony. Bach Ma Hue National Park is an attractive destination that you should experience when traveling to Hue, hopefully with experience traveling to the national park. Join Bach Ma Hue in the article, you will have a complete and perfect trip.
Hue
December to April
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Located on Huyen Tran Cong Chua street, about 7km southwest of Hue city, is the largest Perfume village in Hue - Huong Thuy Xuan village, famous for making incense sticks for hundreds of years. Thuy Xuan incense making village is located on the tourist route to visit Tu Duc mausoleum and Vong Canh hill, so it is quite convenient for local people and tourists to know more about the craft village. Tourists who visit Perfume village, explore the process of making incense by hand in the village, enjoy the joy of sewing an incense stick by hand, making an incense stick themselves, as well as learning more about the profession and people. the life of the people of Hue. Incense in Thuy Xuan has a unique aroma and good quality. Most people here work as incense makers and make a living from making incense. The traditional profession of our ancestors is deeply ingrained in the flesh and blood of the people of Thuy Xuan village. They are passionate, love their job, and meticulous about their job from morning to night. They maintain the profession of making incense because their passion for the profession is the main thing, because incense is made by hand, without using a beater, so the productivity is not as high as making a machine, and the price is very affordable, so the profit is only enough to cover meals. During the day, customers who come to buy incense, souvenirs or just to take pictures are all very happy and welcoming with gentle, friendly smiles. As soon as you stepped foot into the village, the fragrance of incense filled the air. To make an incense stick, the first step is to choose ingredients, usually including: Five-spice herbal medicine with cinnamon, cardamom, pine buds, cloves, star anise, eucalyptus, cinnamon... mixed with water, mixed again. together to make incense powder. Next is the step of making the incense core, the incense core is made from bamboo intestines split into small pieces, dried in the sun for many days to dry and crispy. The bamboo used to make the incense core is old bamboo taken from Nam Dong forest, Binh Dien, Phong Son. The incense powder is mixed and then tightened around the incense core, tightened until it is thin and round enough, then dried in the sun. The people of Thuy Xuan village still preserve the traditional way of making incense instead of using an incense machine, although it is quite more difficult, but it is still folk, preserving the tradition and "soul" of the profession. Thuy Xuan incense village supplies the market with all kinds of incense such as: Cinnamon incense, lemongrass oil incense, deodorizing incense, incense sticks, agarwood buds, the most prominent is Agarwood incense, the village's incense does not use chemicals, only Using natural flavors and ingredients that are friendly to the environment and health, the product has a brighter yellow color than other flavors and has a pleasant characteristic scent. Initially, incense was only brown and red, but now visitors will easily see many types of incense with colorful incense bases: purple, yellow, blue, pink... spreading into colorful, shimmering incense flowers. shining in the sun. The colorful space and the enthusiasm and hospitality of the people here have made visitors fascinated, amazed and overwhelmed. Just click the camera, visitors will have sparkling auto images like in a magazine Now people here also combine making incense and making tourism products, selling souvenirs such as oil paintings, fans, and brocade items to earn more income, helping people's lives improve. than. Huong Thuy Xuan not only supplies demand in the province but also throughout the country as well as exporting abroad. Thuy Xuan incense village has become a unique cultural beauty of the ancient capital that has been passed down and developed until now.
Hue
From March to August
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Hanoi Station is an ancient station built by France, also known as Hang Co Station. The station was inaugurated in 1902, and is the most important transportation hub of the Capital. The station is located right in the city center, at 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, divided into 2 areas: Area A and Area B. Area A specializes in serving Thong Nhat trains, located on Le Duan Street. Area B is located on Tran Quy Cap street, Van Mieu ward, Dong Da district. Hanoi Railway Station is a project associated with many generations of Hanoi people. The sound of the train whistle has become an unforgettable memory for those who lived in the 90s. Through many ups and downs, Hanoi Station is now a modern station with a system of train waiting rooms and passenger waiting rooms. Spacious international transport. In particular, this place is also an attractive destination for tourists on trips to Hanoi. Currently, Hanoi Station has 2 areas, located in 2 different districts in the Capital: Area A: No. 120 Le Duan, Hoan Kiem District Area A is a station specializing in serving North-South trains, the starting point is Hanoi Station and the ending point is Saigon Station. The station operates from Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. Area B: No. 1 Tran Quy Cap, Van Mieu ward, Dong Da district Area B is also known as Tran Quy Cap station, a specialized station for trains going to neighboring provinces. Train routes departing from this station include: Hanoi - Hai Phong, Hanoi - Lang Son, Hanoi - Quan Trieu, Hanoi - Dong Dang. The station is open from Monday to Sunday, operating hours are 5:10 a.m. - 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hanoi
January - December
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West Lake is one of the famous beautiful landscapes in the capital Hanoi, where there are many historical and cultural relics associated with the history of formation and development of the ancient Thang Long Citadel and today's Hanoi. The beauty of West Lake is a romantic, poetic highlight in the colorful picture of Hanoi, a meeting place, marking memories of many Hanoians, a place that holds tourists back every time they visit. dollar. West Lake is a natural lake located in the northwest of Hanoi inner city with an area of about 500 hectares, the road around the lake is nearly 20km long. Historical documents show that thousands of years ago, West Lake was the remaining section formed by the Red River's diversion. West Lake used to have many names such as Mu Suong Lake (Dam Dam), Trau Vang Lake (Kim Nguu Lake), Xac Cao Lagoon... Each name is associated with the story of the origin of the lake's formation. West Lake has the position of "Dragon and phoenix reporting the wall - Phoenix wet in water", on the shore is favorable for silkworm cultivation, underwater is favorable for navigation and fishing... That's why during the Ly dynasty (1138), Princess Tu Hoa, the son of King Ly Than Tong, left the palace and returned to the area along West Lake to teach people how to grow mulberries and raise silkworms, forming a land famous for its silk industry, famous throughout Thang Long Citadel. The kings and lords of the Ly - Tran dynasties also chose the area along the West Lake to build palaces to visit, such as: Thuy Hoa palace in the Ly dynasty, in the Tran dynasty, it was renamed Han Nguyen palace and now belongs to Tran Quoc pagoda; Tu Hoa Palace under the Ly Dynasty now belongs to Kim Lien Pagoda; Thuy Chuong Palace during the Le Dynasty now belongs to Chu Van An High School... Viewed from above, West Lake is shaped like a crab claw with the eastern corner surrounded by Thanh Nien Street - the road separating West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, the rest is surrounded by land. West Lake is not only beautiful because of its vast blue water surface, which is bobbing and wavy all year round, but also has a poetic beauty because of the fragrant pink color of lotus flowers, the purple color of linden flowers or the brilliance of pink phoenix petals. every summer comes. The space around the lake is always filled with cool breezes, making everyone who comes here feel relaxed. Every morning or at sunset, many people like to walk around the lake to breathe fresh air or exercise before starting a new work day or returning home. In the late afternoon or when night falls, West Lake becomes a place to meet friends, go on dates, and keep memories of love for many people. Some people find themselves a corner by the lake to enjoy the breeze, sip a cup of coffee at a roadside shop, enjoy the famous shrimp cakes, and eat a cool glass of fresh ice cream. There are also people who choose luxury restaurants located along the lake to eat while admiring the scenery and enjoying the fresh breeze. With its romantic beauty, West Lake also inspires creativity for many poets, writers, and musicians to create literary works and lyrical and poetic love songs. Located along West Lake, there are also ancient villages such as: Nhat Tan flower village, Quang Ba flower village, Nghi Tam kumquat village, Yen Thai do paper craft village, Ngu Xa bronze casting craft village... along with a system of historical and cultural relics. Concentrated cultural areas such as: Van Nien Pagoda, Tao Sach Pagoda, Kim Lien Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Ba Danh Pagoda... In particular, on the peninsula and island in the east of West Lake, two famous relics are Tay Ho Palace. (built around the 17th century to worship Princess Lieu Hanh - one of the four immortals of Vietnamese folk beliefs) and Tran Quoc Pagoda (built in the Pre-Ly Dynasty (6th century), moved and restored in Le Trung Hung Dynasty (1615) on the old foundation of Han Nguyen Palace) is still preserved intact, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit, sightsee, and worship at the pagoda. In addition, to serve the enjoyment needs of tourists, TLC West Lake Company has put into operation tours to visit and sightsee West Lake and surrounding areas by electric vehicle such as: "Sightseeing West Lake ", "Dawn of West Lake", "Excursions to West Lake"; "Visit Ngu Xa bronze casting village", "Visit Nhat Tan flower village"... Joining these tours, visitors will not only enjoy the beauty of West Lake today but also have the opportunity to reminisce about " Tay Ho bowl scene".
Hanoi
January - December
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