Monday, April 26, 2021

Hoi An nesting in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

 

Hoi An Simulation

In recent days, young people are thrilled with the beautiful virtual paradise of Hoi An ancient town in the heart of the city, or enjoy playing with pure white sand and feeling like being immersed on the beach. 

A simulation of Hoi An at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City makes young people extremely excited  It is a very unique virtual living paradise in Tuong cafe (District 10, Ho Chi Minh City). Just passing through the small alley in front of the cafe, you will see an ancient town of Hoi An as if it is standing in front of its very vivid 3D mural painting style. 

A space has attracted the attraction of so many young people when passing by, with the characteristic golden colour of old town houses, adorned by colorful confetti. On the porch a few birds are parked, the legendary bicycle against the wall

"As a child in the Central region, I am extremely proud of Hoi An ancient town. Today I accidentally saw this extremely unique reproduction space, I will definitely bring my friends here to take some pictures ”, Nguyen Thi Huyen, a student at the University of Education of Ho Chi Minh City, is extremely interested in the 3D mural painting, simulating a small corner of Hoi An in the heart of the city. 


Saturday, April 24, 2021

Bai Tu Long Bay


Bai Tu Long Bay

Endowed with a peaceful and unique beauty, Bai Tu Long Bay is creating an interesting attraction for tourists who fall in love with the sea when coming to Quang Ninh. Bai Tu Long Bay possesses enchanting beauty. 

The bay has more than 600 islands, large and small, of which the outstanding is Bai Tu Long National Park, with 3 main island clusters: Ba Mun, Tra Ngo and Dau. 

When coming to Bai Tu Long, you learn about the lives of residents on the island, through fishing villages, aquaculture, along with experiences as a fisherman full of interesting. In addition to the values ​​bestowed by nature, Bai Tu Long Bay is also associated with the history of the Vietnamese people, with the famous Van Don commercial port relic and many historical relics such as the Mac Dynasty (on Ngoc Vung island), Quan Lan communal house; 100-room pagoda (Thang Loi island commune, Van Don district).

Today, the monuments and festivals associated with the above relics are an attractive destination, attracting a lot of visitors. 

Bai Tu Long's Legend

Bai Tu Long is also associated with interesting legends that local people always tell visitors when they first come here. The formation of Bai Tu Long Bay reflects the nation's process of building and defending the country for thousands of years. 

Back to the ancient years, the people of the newly established Vietnamese the country was invaded by foreign invaders. Knowing the situation, the King of Heaven then sent the Mother Dragon to bring a herd of baby Dragons down to earth with the aim of helping and assisting the Vietnamese to fight the enemy.

Dragons sprayed countless pearls and immediately turned into thousands of islands, large and small in the sea, preventing enemy boats from entering the land from the sea. Those islands look like solid walls blocking the enemy's advance. The enemy boat was rushing fast but was blocked by the islands, so it was submerged. The enemy was defeated, the Mother Dragon and her children did not fly back to heaven but stayed on earth. 

The position of the Mother Dragon that first set foot on this day was Ha Long, and the Young Dragon was the position of Bai Tu Long today. One day in the early summer, if you have the opportunity window, let go to Bai Tu Long Bay to admire the landscape of rocky mountains and enchanting sea and sky.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Beauty of Reed Area, River Dam

 

The wetland area near Tam Ky city possesses a wild landscape dotted with canoes of the local people. Tam Ky has a natural area of ​​about 180 hectares, offering the blending beauty of many species of plants such as reeds, sedge and lotus. 

Dam River gentle flow between the banks of reeds and sedge. According to historical documents, Bai Say - Song Dam relic and Ky Anh tunnels were the revolutionary bases of the eastern Tam Ky area during the war years. 

The terrain here is mostly reeds overgrown with a water level of about 1.6 m, so during the war, only those who are proficient in the terrain could sail the boats along the small entrances inside a reed area.

In daily activities, the people here go to catch snails from 1:30 to 6am. Also, they also have an additional income from fishing, duck farming, and growing lotus. 

Recently, fishermen established a 12-member rowing cooperative group, serving tourists who want to participate in fishing experiences, remove nets on rivers and visit fishing villages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hoi An Bustling At Weekend

 

On the weekends from early March, tourists visited Hoi An, and many old streets were filled with people. On weekends, from 14 am to 9 pm on many old streets, visitors follow each other. Every day, the old town attracts more than 1,000 visitors, up to 3 times compared to normal days.

Hundreds of tourists walk on Tran Phu Street. Visitors to Hoi An are mainly domestic, most of which come from neighbouring provinces and cities.

Tourists cycling on Le Loi Street in the old quarter area walk and bicycles, motor vehicles are prohibited. There are many car rental points from 30,000 VND / day, and some hotels also prepare cars for guests to visit.

At night, a series of boats and rafts on the Hoa River light up lanterns, attracting many tourists to enjoy the old town. "After many months of lying on the shore, I have to remodel to serve guests. Every weekend I carry a few passengers and earn more than 200 thousand VND", Mr Hung said and wished for more tourists to come to Hoi An.

Ma Pi Leng Pass


If you stand on Ma Pi Leng Pass, you see Tu San valley and Nho Que river.

The pass is located at an altitude of 1,200 m, which backpackers evaluate as one of the four great mountain passes of the northern mountainous region of Vietnam.


Monday, April 5, 2021

The Beauty of Reed Swamp in Rivev Dam

 

 

The wetland area near Tam Ky city possesses a wild landscape dotted with canoes of the fishermen or local people. Reed swamp in Song Dam area is located in Tam Thang commune. Tam Ky has a natural area of ​​about 180 hectares, offering the blending beauty of many species of plants such as reeds, sedge, and lotus.

Dam River gently flows between the banks of reeds and sedge. According to historical documents, Bai Say - Song Dam relic and Ky Anh tunnels were the revolutionary bases in the eastern Tam Ky area during the war years.

The terrain here is mostly reeded overgrown with a water level of about 1.6 m. During the war, only those proficient in the topography of this terrain could use the piles to fight against the small entrances inside the reed area.

On a rainy day in the swamp, the people here go to catch snails from 1:30 to 6 am. Also, they have an additional income from fishing, duck farming, and growing lotus. That is all about the rural life here. 

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Vietnam Stays At The Top Spot for Asian Spring Flower Viewing


Vietnam is proud of Hanoi and Dalat, which are two destinations in the list of 14 most beautiful spring flowers in Asia. 

Nhat Tan Peach Village, Tay Ho District, Hanoi is a favorite place to take photos in spring time, because this is a famous peach growing place. Nhat Tan village is located in the northwestern part of the city, with peach trees in full bloom. 

With a beautiful spring scene and the cold weather, a visit to this place is an enjoyable ride, enabling visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 


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