Christmas in Vietnam

Christmas is one of the four most important festivals of the Vietnamese year, including the birthday of Buddha, the New Year and the Mid-autumn Festival. Although the Christians observed the religious rituals of Christmas.

Traditional Vietnamese religions are Buddhism and the Chinese philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. However, during French rule, many people became Christians, that occupy 8 to 10 percent of whose population. This is because the Vietnamese are a fun-loving, sociable people and the various Vietnam festivals and events are actually occasions for them to a gala time, all together. Christmas in Vietnam is a grand party. Tours to Vietnam

History Of Christmas In Vietnam

Christmas in Vietnam has had a tumultuous history. The Catholics are a minority in Vietnam but they used to celebrate Christmas in Vietnam quite in peace right from the days of the French rule. That is until the Communists took over political power in 1975. The church-state relations soured during that time and the Catholics were relegated to celebrating Jesus’s birthday in privacy.

Hoi an, a peaceful meeting place

Since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, church-state relations have not always been smooth. However, they have been improving since the introduction of economic reforms in the late 1980s. Liberalist policies adopted since the 1980s saw Vietnam warming up to western influences and ideals and Christmas in Vietnam came back triumphantly. Now Christmas is one of the major festivals in Vietnam, celebrated with much fanfare by all religious communities. top 3 must see tourist attractions in Can Tho

Christmas in Vietnam

Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh Province is considered the spiritual home for the seven million Catholics who live in Vietnam, a predominantly Buddhist nation. Hundreds of Catholics gather for Christmas Eve Mass in the northern city of Phat Diem. Children staged a nativity play to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ - or Kito, as he is known in Vietnamese -- in front of the city's cathedral, built in 1891.

Christmas In Vietnam

Christmas in Vietnam is a huge event, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the Vietnamese Christmas celebrations here are like any other city in the western world. The Christians in Vietnam attend a Midnight mass on Christmas Eve and return home to a sumptuous Christmas dinner. The Christmas dinner usually consists of chicken soup while wealthier people eat turkey and Christmas pudding.Christmas tree at Fortuna Hotel (Hanoi)
Christmas tree at Fortuna Hotel (Hanoi)


On Christmas Eve, Vietnamese people in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, especially young people, like to go into the city centre, where there is a Catholic Cathedral. The streets are crowded with people on Christmas Eve and in the city centre cars are not allowed for the night.

People celebrate by throwing confetti, taking pictures and enjoying the Christmas decorations and lights of big hotels and department stores. Lots of cafes and restaurants are open for people to enjoy a snack!

Vietnam used to be part of the French Empire and there are still French influences in the Christmas traditions. Many Catholic churches have a big nativity crib scene or 'creche' with nearly life size statues of Mary, Joesph, baby Jesus, the shepherds and animals. In some areas of Ho Chi Minh City, usually in Catholic parishes, people have big crib scenes in front of their houses and decorate the whole street, turning it into a Christmas area! These are popular for people to visit and look at the scenes.

Also like in France, the special Christmas Eve meal is called 'reveillon' and has a 'bûche de Noël' (a chocolate cake in the shape of a log) for desert. Vietnamese people like to give presents of food and at Christmas a bûche de Noël is a popular gift. Other Christmas presents are not very common, although some young people like to exchange Christmas cards.

The Yuletide spirit of giving and sharing has been embraced with an earnest by the Vietnamese. Generous as they are, the Vietnamese give out gifts and presents in plenty during the Christmas celebrations in Vietnam. However, the children are more keen to have their stockings and shoes stuffed in with goodies from Santa’s bulging sack. The European customs of Santa Claus and the Christmas tree were popular and children would leave their shoes out on Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas in Vietnamese is “Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh”!

Dong Xuan Night Market

Dong Xuan is a street market spreading over a surface of 600 square meters covering Dong Xuan and Khoai streets. Approximately fifty businesses are operating the forty stands selling food, artifacts, souvenirs and tour packages among others.  Tours Hanoi to Sapa

Unlike other Hanoi night markets selling agricultural products in Long Bien and Quang Ba, Dong Xuan Night Market has been mainly created for tourists. With its eleven stalls, the brightly lit food zone is the most animated, serving late night guests until early morning. Tours North Vietnam

Here you can find real Hanoi food, as favored by true-blue Hanoians. The dishes might cost a little more than elsewhere but, you have to taste it to believe it, they are truly delicious. A steamy hot dish of Pho cuon  (beef wrapped in long wispy strips of rice vermicelli, served with aromatic herbs and spicy sweet-sour fish sauce) costs a mere VND10.000. Hanoi & Halong Bay 4 days

Dong Xuan Night Market

You might have your curiosity and appetite titillated as you try to choose from a wide selection of exotic Hanoi dishes: fried frog or fish meat pastes, rice and duck meat soup, fried rice, tiet canh (duck blood uncooked, only if you have a brave heart and strong stomach!), rice vermicelli and beef cooked in the south Vietnamese style and even just beefsteak and bread.

In artifact shops on Dong Xuan Street you will find traditional Dong Ho drawings, Bat Trang ceramics, Binh Da embroideries and laces, and sand paintings, the new craze of Hanoi’s young people. For a modest sum of VND2.000 - 9.000 you can choose one of those ‘raw’ pictures with different designs and patterns.

You peel off the sheet of paper and using the multi-colored sand you are provided with, you paint and create your own masterpiece following a model or ‘ad lib’ following your own inspiration or fantasy.

Like other markets (cho) such as Sapa’s Cho Tinh, Nam Dinh’s Cho Vieng, Lang Son’s Cho Ky Lua and Can Tho’s Cho Tay Do, Dong Xuan Night Market has been set up to meet the needs of locals and tourists. Dong Xuan Night Market is only one of Hanoi’s many efforts to develop tourism and attract international visitors.

A CD-ROM and two books on Hanoi, and two annual Tourism festivals are planned to open new paths and boost tourism in Hanoi. The Hanoi Service of Communications and Public Works plans to expand and turn Dong Xuan Night Market into a no-vehicle zone to lure more visitors to the place. Two more no-vehicle zones are being delimited round Sword Lake, along Khay, Trong and Le Thai To streets and along Ngang and Dao streets.

Chol Chnam Thmay Festival

This holiday is the New Year festival in ancient calendar of Khmer people. Held in mid-April, the festival occurs in 3 days (4 days for leap year).People prepare new clothes, food and drinks for whole festival days. They also repair, clean and decorate their house. Everyone is excited to care for holiday. Vietnam tours

This holiday is also called Chol Chnam Thmay (or Chaul Chnam Thmay). It is the New Year festival in ancient calendar of Khmer people. Held in mid-April, the festival occurs in 3 days (4 days for leap year). Each festival day has a different name: The first day is named “Moha Songkran” (or Chol sangkran Chmay); the second day is named “Wanabat” (or Wonbof); the third day is named “Tngai Laeung Saka” (or Lom Sak); the fourth day (only in leap years) is also named Wonbof. In this holiday, people usually visit each other, wish each other fortune, health, prosperity and join many fun games together. People prepare new clothes, food and drinks for whole festival days. They also repair, clean and decorate their house.

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Glimpse of Central Highlands 5 days

Chol Chnam Thmay Festival

Everyone is excited to care for holiday. At night of eve, every family prepares a lavish meal, burns incense and candles to welcome new god, farewell the old god. On the altar, they present 5 flower branches, 5 candles, 5 incense, 5 cereal seeds and fruit crops. They pray for health and luck in the New Year. Chol sangkran Chmay day is the first day of calendar procession ceremony. Major activities are bathing, dressing nice, bringing sacrifice gifts to the temple in good time which has been selected. People bring sacrifice gifts such as incense, flowers and fruits to the temple and put them on gilded trays. After doing palanquin procession ceremony, they chant to welcome a new year. On Wonbof day, they make rice offerings and cover the sand mountain. People cook rice and bring it to the temple in the morning and the afternoon. In the afternoon, they hold the sand mountain covering ceremony to pray for love. On Lom Sak day, they do Buddha bathing and monk-bathing ceremony. In the morning, peop

Vung Vieng fishing village

Far 24km from the mainland, Vung Vieng fishing village is located in the center of Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast of Halong Bay tours. This is a peaceful place with the beautiful scenery and features with the traditional culture of fishermen living around the Bay all year round. Coming to Vung Vieng fishing village, you will have a chance to learn how to use fishing net or fishing rod from the local fisherman at this area.

Vung Vieng has attracted lots of travelers for years by its beauties like pretty fishing boats, fish’s cages being in front of floating houses of local people, especially friendly and helpful fishermen, children with happiness on their faces on the way to school,… Everything makes this village become an attractive destination in Halong Bay Heritage.

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There are only about 60 floating houses meaning 60 families in this village. You will definitely surprise when seeing these small village with only tens of pretty floating houses in which every activities of the day life or important event of the village happen while bobbing in the middle of the bay. The amazing pictures that your eyes can catch here are simple small floating houses, films on old televisions, a woman cooking the dinner while children playing traditional games in front of the houses and the husband preparing for his fishing trip at night,…These pictures will bring you special memories about people here and the sense of peace in your holiday in Halong Bay.

Almost people here live on fishing and aquaculture but there are several people do small business on their boats by selling miscellaneous goods for other ones and tourists. That’s one of the features in Halong Bay maybe you like because you can by something like snack, water,… from them while cruising on the bay but it’s quite expensive. Recently, when tourism has growth, Vung Vieng became famous place that is included in itineraries of travel companies. In order to explore this place, tourists can hire either kayak to discover bu yourself or small boats rowing by local people. These services are provided by cruise company and local people which brings more revenue for their families.

Mountain Climbing in Halong Bay

Halong Bay cruise is one of the most majestic climbing areas of the world. There are over 3000 limestone islands in the Halong Bay region of Vietnam and we hardly scratched the surface in our two week quest to explore them. The area has several sport climbing routes and has vast potential for further development. It is unusual to spend an entire climbing trip on a boat, but then it is unusual to do over 40 new routes without using a rope.

All professional climbers coming to Halong agree that Halong bay is the paradise of adventurous mountain climbing as it has thousands of islands with high lime-stone mountains.  Tourist could see countless beautiful limestone faces. To enjoy this stunning archipelago of karsts you can try climbing Rock Mountain. If you never climb Rock Mountain, guides will guide some base skills and some notice during climbing time. After a brief introduction, guides will outfit you with safe and comfortable certified UIAA harnesses, shoes, and helmets.  With the coaching of our experienced guides, climb as high as you like over the emerald waters of Halong Bay.  On a clear day your cruise home will include a majestic sunset, over calm waters, speckled with islands.

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Tourists will excited to subdue high of mountain and reach true climbing experience.  From the high, tourist could obverse overview of Halong bay. There is no better way to enjoy Vietnam than getting high over the emerald waters rock climbing in Ha Long Bay. Rock climbing in Halong bay is the most unique and exciting way to make your trip to Ha Long Bay most memorable.

Mountain Climbing in Halong Bay

This activity is usually combined with kayaking to explore natural environment of Halong Bay. You can kayak into hidden lagoons, through limestone archways, grottoes, and floating villages. After that you will climb Rock Mountain to obverse overview clearly. Next, you could take part in activities: soak up the sun, sightseeing, swim, beach hop, and watch the wheeling black kites as they dive for fish.

Halong cruise safety tips

Cruising on such a magnificent bay like Halong bay travel is undoubted a fantastic experience that you will never want it to be spoiled by any slight unfortunate accident. It is highly recommended to follow cruise ship safety instructions.

After boarding, the very first and basic thing that any reliable and responsive crew member would do is giving passengers a tour around the ship help you become familiar with escape routes and emergency exits. Crew member should also show you where to get life jackets and how to secure them properly. Please pay your fullest attention to this valuable instruction in case of emergency. In emergency situations, you will easily recognize by the evacuation signal (the most international standardized is seven short horn blasts followed with one long horn blast). 5 BEST CRUISES IN HALONG BAY

Halong cruise safety tips

Even when your boat has signs of sinking, please remain calm and follow instructions of the crew members to take lifebuoy or life jacket and head to rescue boat to escape safely from the cruise. Jumping into the sea is only suggested when there are no crew members around. A QUICK LOOK ON HALONG BAY MAP

If an emergency arises, please keep calm and listen to important announcements such as instructions guiding you to the exits and evacuation lifeboats.

Leave your valuable items like necklaces, rings, accessories home or in a safe for security reason.

Watch out for strong wind while walking on decks, wear comfortable walking shoes with good traction, and never stay on the decks during a heavy rain or stormy weather.

Drink an acceptable amount. Although some luxury cruise ships offer high quality wines, drinking excessively can impair your judgment and lead you to unexpected incidents.

You can avoid catching illnesses and viruses by washing your hands frequently. It is also advisable to carry extra hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes for better protection.

Although it is an interesting experience to cruise alone, try to form a group of 3 to 5 friends and families members so that you can take good care of each other.

Đôi điều cần biết khi sử dụng nhung hươu

nhung huou tuoi cũng như các loại thuốc bổ khác, mặc dù người già, phụ nữ, trẻ em, kể cả thanh niên trai tráng... đều có thể sử dụng được. Lộc nhung có thể tán thành bột, ngâm rượu, hoặc chế biến thành món ăn thuốc để trị liệu trong ôn thận tráng dương, sinh tinh dưỡng huyết, bổ tủy, kiện cốt... dùng thích hợp cho các bệnh gân cốt yếu ở người già, trẻ em chậm phát triển, đàn ông dương hư, di tinh, liệt dương, vô sinh, đau lưng, chân tay lạnh yếu, tử cung lạnh, vô sinh hay tử cung phát triển kém, công huyết bế kinh, thiếu máu nặng hoặc huyết áp thấp đều dùng tốt. Tuy vậy, cũng vẫn có những đối tượng như: những người âm hư phát nhiệt (hỏa vượng), hay người đang mắc các chứng viêm nhiễm, tăng huyết áp đều không sử dụng được lộc nhung.

Một số cách sử dụng nhung hươu thông thường

Bột nhung hươu: Tán nhỏ nhung hươu thành bột, mỗi ngày uống từ 1-3g, chia 3 lần, chiêu với nước ấm. Cách này có thể dùng cho mọi lứa tuổi.

Đôi điều cần biết khi sử dụng nhung hươu

Rượu nhung tươi: Lấy 20g nhung hươu thái lát ngâm vào 500ml rượu ngon, để trong 14 ngày là uống được. Mỗi lần uống 1 thìa cà phê, ngày uống 1-2 lần vào trước bữa ăn làm khai vị. Hết lại làm tiếp uống. Cách này chỉ phù hợp với người lớn và có thể uống rượu được. Nhung hươu được lấy từ những con huou giong chất lượng
Rượu nhung hươu sơn dược: Nhung hươu 30g, bỏ lông thái lát, bột sơn dược 30g, bỏ vào túi vải buộc lại thả vào bình rượu cùng lộc nhung. Để 7 ngày là dùng được. Mỗi ngày uống 3 thìa canh. Chữa liệt dương, người già đái đêm.

Rượu nhung tươi, trùng thảo: Nhung hươu 20g, đông trùng hạ thảo 90g, rượu ngon (40-50 độ) 1.500ml (một lít rưỡi). Các vị trên thái nhỏ cho vào bình rượu để trong 10 ngày gạn lấy rượu uống, ngày uống 20-30ml, dùng cho người đau lưng, mỏi gối, sợ lạnh, liệt dương... do thận dương hư suy, tinh huyết khuyết tổn sinh bệnh.

Trứng gà hấp nhung hươu: Lấy bột nhung hươu 0,5-1g, trứng gà 1 quả, cho bột nhung hươu vào trong trứng gà hấp chín, hằng ngày ăn vào buổi sáng sớm lúc bụng đói, cần ăn  15-20 ngày liền. Cách này tiện lợi cho trẻ con và người không biết uống rượu. Món này thích hợp sử dụng cho người huyết áp thấp, thể chất hư nhược, gầy gò, sợ lạnh, chân tay lanh, liệt dương, đái đêm...

Wild Life in Halong

Wild Life in Halong: largely includes bats and a wide variety of marine creatures. Because of the tropical climate, Wild life in Halong has thrived to a large extent in Vietnam.

Bats are just one of countless wildlife species that inhabit the islands and caves of this ancient, World Heritage-listed site. Halong Bay tours has nearly 2000 islands, half of which remain unnamed. Most are covered by thick jungle inhabited only by monkeys and birds. 

Haa Long Bay features ecosystems of a tropical ocean region, such as: salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs and tropical rain forests. H?a Long Bay is home to 163 species of coral, from 44 lines of descent and 12 families. Coral reefs are distributed everywhere usually at a depth of 4 to 6m. The coverage rate of coral reef is 30% on average. There are areas where it attains 70 to 80%, such as at Cong Do and B? Hung. The coral forests of Ha Long Bay are a wonderful sight, with many extraordinary shapes and diversified colors.3 best places kayaking in Halong bay

Wild Life in Halong

The reefs are residence to a great number of species. There are primarily 107 varieties of fishes, water plants, algae and transitory animals and plants. Also living in these flooded forests are a great many species of animals. These include migrating 37 species of birds, 81 species of sea-bottom animals and fish belonging to 55 families. Fishing is the lifeblood of most Vietnamese, and features prominently in all their dishes. Read more: Halong bay map

In particular, bottom-feeders account for 61% of the total species in the whole tidal region, with many species like arcae, meretrixes and all kinds of crustaceans being of great economic value.

The tropical rain forest ecosystem also features a rich quantity of species: dinh, huong, sen, tau trees. This is the residence of various rare and precious creatures like deer, weasels, squirrels and in particular, white-tabby and red-haired monkeys

Bai Tu Long National Park

Bai Tu Long National Park

Bai Tu Long National Park is a protected area zone in northeastern Vietnam. It was established in 2001, succeeding from the former Ba Mun National Conservation Zone. It is one of seven Vietnamese amphibian national parks which has both terrestrial zone and aquatic zone.

It is located within Bai Tu Long bay, which with Halong Bay forms an impressive scenery of sea and islands. Including thousands of islands and rocks, they create one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Visit Bai Tu Long Bay with Halong bay tours

According to legend, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay (meaning ‘’Descending Dragon’’) millions years ago, dropping numerous eggs. These eggs hatched forming thousands of rocks and islands. The tail of the dragon extended far to the sea, forming Bach Long Vi (meaning ‘’The Tail of the White Dragon’’). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means ‘’The dragon parts the offsprings’’).


Now the Park is part of Van Don district, 20km distant from Cai Rong town.

Geography
The exactly geographical position is in a rectangle between 20o55’05″ and 21o15’10″ North latitude, 107o30’10″ and 107o46’20″ East longitude. It administratively consists of 3 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen and Halong city of Van Don district. Travel Halong with Dragon Pearl Junk

It is composed from a terrestrial area of 61.25 km2 and an aquatic area of 96.58 km2. The zone includes over 40 islands and rocks which form three groups : Ba Mun group, Tra Ngo group and Sau group. The aquatic area includes the sea zone between the islands and the narrows between the park area and the land area which has boundary of 1 km offshore. The National Park also includes a buffer zone of approximately 165.34 km2 , which is located in a larger area including 5 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen, Ban Sen, Quan Lan and Halong. The total population of the core zone and the buffer zone is around 24.000. Read more: Vietnam travel

Ecosystem
The National Park includes five kinds of ecosystems : Rain Broad Leaves Forest, Limestone Forest, Littoral Forest, Coral Area and Shallow Water Area.

The Rain Broad Leaves Forest area is mostly secondary forest. The average canopy covers 50 – 90%. 494 species belonging to 337 genera of 117 families have been found in this type of ecosystem. Some endangered species include Cycas balansae, Radix marindae officinalis, Ardisia sylvestris Pitard, Smilax glabra, Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha).

The Limestone Forest area is forest growing in poor soil with particles of limestone on rocky islands. Some rare animals found there include Serow, Rhesus macaque.

The Littoral Ecosystem in the park is small areas surrounding the islands. It has a rather large tidal variation and is biologically highly diverse with 251 species including 19 species of mangrove, 17 species of seaweed , 29 species of marine worms , 149 species of molluscs, 22 species of crustaceans and 15 species of echinoderms.

The Coral area is located from the water depths of low tide to 10m deep. 409 species have been found including groupers, sea bass, crabs, snails, abalone and seaweeds.

The Shallow Water area covers a large area around the islands, beyond the tidal area and extending from 1km to around 4km. These areas have not been profoundly researched but 539 species have been found.

Bai Tu Long Bay overview

Bai Tu Long is a beautiful Bay lying within the area of the gulf of Tonkin, on the northeast of Vietnam. The bay comprises a part of Halong’s sea, Cam Pha town and Van Don Island District. It shares the border with Halong Bay on the southwest, with the sea on the east, with Cam Pha town on the west and with Co To island district on the northeast. Bai Tu Long Bay includes hundred of islands and islets, several among which are residence for local people.

Along with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is one among the wonderful natural wonders, with beautiful islands and long-white-sandy beaches. Bai Tu Long is well-known for foreign tourists not only for its natural beauty, but also for a special tourist attraction – Bai Tu Long eco-tourist site. Bai Tu Long eco-tourist site lies within the area of Van Don Island district. It covers a total area of 100 ha with over 10km coastline. The construction style is the combination of the Asian and Western architecture style with coastal self-contained stilt houses harmoniously lying among the natural scenery.

Bai Tu Long National Park is another must-see destination, which represents Vietnam’s sea preservation site, which has attracted a larger number of both domestic and foreign tourists.

Bai Tu Long Bay’s eco-system is a highly diverse one with typical ecosystems such as mangrove forest, coral reef, tropical forest ecosystems. It is estimated that there are 391 species of marine creatures, most of which bring about high economic and scientific value.

Bai Tu Long Bay has great potential for developing tourism. Recently, the Bay has received much concern from visitors. With fascinating beauty and originated landscape, Bai Tu Long Bay promises to be a popular tourist attraction in coming time.

Enjoy Lobsters When Visiting Halong Bay

When you are on your favourite Vietnam Tours and you think you have marvelled enough on the beauty of Halong Bay, then you have only satisfied one of your senses.

Of course the landscape, the emerald sea, the more or less 2000 limestone karst and the beautiful junk boat cruises leave nothing but beautiful visual memories. World travellers say that if you want classical music and refined culture you go to Prague, but if you want amazing wonders of nature you go to Halong Bay. This was a fact recognized worldwide as Halong Bay was officially named one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2012. On top of that, since 1994, the bay was already listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But do you know that the perfect Halong Bay experience of your best Vietnam tours is more than what meets your eyes? V’spirit Cruise Halong

Once you reach Bai Chay City when your Vietnam Tours adventure brings you to Halong Bay it is recommended that you take a journey down gourmet lane as you take a sample of the city’s delicious seafood selections. All the seafood is fresh as they were ordered by the restaurant owners early in the morning directly from the boat of fisherman docking on the beach. This means you can be sure that the flavour of the sea is still not lost on the lobster that is going to be served to you. If you want the surest way to eating the freshest lobster, then go to restaurants that have lobster tanks where you can choose a live lobster to be cooked exclusively for you by the resident chef. You will enjoy a sumptuous meal of lobster cooked Vietnam style and this means that only fresh ingredients are used to cook your live lobster. Paradise Cruise

Enjoy Lobsters When Visiting Halong Bay

Once you have tasted the best lobster on your Vietnam Tours travel in Bai Chay City, it is time to enjoy your lobster to the next level. On Halong Bay’s biggest island, you will experience fine dining on board a floating restaurant. And what could be better than eating your favourite seafood on top of the bay that offers its own bounty. On Cat Ba Island, seafood is ordered from floating villages that have their own aquaculture. Residents of these floating houses tend lovingly their fish cages full time since it is attached to their house and that means only seafood of top quality is going to be served on your table.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to pack your plate and fork and be ready to enjoy lobsters in the very beautiful Halong Bay.

Phu Quoc travel guide

Sitting back in a hammock, looking out over the quiet surf, you may wonder why more people don't know about Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. It gets almost none of the press of those islands over in Thailand -- and yet with its rugged jungle, squeaking white sands and sparkling cobalt waters, it can more than match them. And though an unbroken beach stretches for almost the entire length of the island's west coast, only a small part of it has been developed. Read more: Mekong & Phu Quoc island (5 days, 4 nights)

We've seen many an island in Southeast Asia, and we've never stumbled across somewhere quite like here. The mix of isolated and deserted beaches, and a few thriving yet unadulterated Vietnamese towns, make Phu Quoc a rare find indeed. Southern Vietnam with extension to Cambodia 10 days

Phu Quoc travel guide

Given its ease of access (a 21-minute flight from Rach Gia or an hour's flight from Saigon), it's amazing the island isn't far more developed, and while the Vietnamese government has huge plans they remain unrealised, and hopefully will remain just on paper for the foreseeable future. Read more V'spirit cruise

The island has something for everyone -- really! Ringed by over a dozen bays and beaches, some yellow sand, others brilliant strips of white, with an archipelago of islets off its south coast, a jungle-covered interior and a handful of fishing villages, there is enough to do for a longer stay than you may be planning.



Accommodation on Phu Quoc encompasses a full range of options from affordable backpacker guesthouses through to quite fancy beach resorts and hotels. Hoteliers report that some guests do nothing more than the daily bungalow-beach-restaurant-beach-bungalow circuit for days on end -- for couples in particular, Phu Quoc is a favourite.

But with a motorbike and a map, there's loads of exploring to do here, and while some of the beaches are under military control, the majority are open to the public.

Many leave Phu Quoc as their final stop in Vietnam before leaving, only to find that a couple of nights just aren’t enough. As a result, flights are changed and itineraries are revised -- so take it from us, revise your itinerary upfront and be sure to allow yourself enough time on Phu Quoc.

Saigon Notre Dame Basilica

Saigon Notre Dame Basilica (Nha tho Duc Ba) also has another name is Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica, is the biggest church in Ho Chi Minh City. It is also one of Vietnam Popular Destinations. It has two bell towels with 60 meters height, at the central of City. This is beautiful religion architecture of Vietnam which attracts many tourists most. Read more: Vietnam tours

On 7th October 1877, bishop Isidore Colombert and architect J.Bourad put the first brick to build the Church and directly supervise in 3 building year (April 1880). All materials such as cement, irons, screw… comes from France.

Saigon Notre Dame Basilica

 
In 1959, the status of the Peace Virgin Mary, which made by precious marble, brought to Ho Chi Minh from Rome and put in front of the Church. Therefore, it’s called Saigon Notre Dame Basilica (Nha tho Duc Ba). The status of Virgin Mary has the straight position, her hands keeps the Globe, on the Globe put the Cross and her eyes looks up in the sky praying for the world. With this architecture, it obviously becomes one of Vietnam Popular Destinations. Read more: Mekong river tours

One more reason why this place becomes one of Vietnam Popular Destinations, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica (Nha tho Duc Ba) is 91 meters height and 35,5 meters width. The most beautiful impress is the wall. All bricks were brought from Marseille, France. It still keeps the color until today. The second impress is the Swiss Clock which put in front of church’s dome. Working 130 years, the clock still does well. Front of Church is Park with 4 streets creates the Cross. The central of Church was designed by G.Ciocchetti in 1959.

Today, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica (Nha tho Duc Ba) is not only cultural place, but also is popular of tourists from many countries on the world. So, make sure that you took a note about one of Vietnam Popular Destinations like this place in your diary travel book before visit our country

Mua điều hòa phù hợp với không gian nhà bạn

Việc chọn mua được một may dieu hoa có công suất và tính năng phù hợp, giá thành hợp lý là điều không dễ đối với mỗi gia đình.
Trên thị trường điều hòa hiện nay, các nhà sản xuất đồ gia dụng nổi tiếng như Samsung, Panasonic, dieu hoa lg chinh hang, Toshiba... đã cho ra mắt nhiều dòng điều hòa mới sử dụng công nghệ biến tần Inverter và S-Inverter nhằm giúp tiết kiệm điện năng tiêu thụ. Kết hợp với một vài tính năng nổi bật đã làm nên những sản phẩm đặc trưng cho từng hãng. Lúc mua, khi chọn thương hiệu bạn nên đọc kỹ nơi sản xuất, bởi hiện nay các thương hiệu có tiếng đều được sản xuất, lắp ráp tại nhiều quốc gia khác nhau như Việt Nam, Trung Quốc, Malaysia...
Bạn muốn mua một máy dieu hoa midea chinh hang nhưng còn do dự chưa biết chọn loại nào cho thích hợp. Sau đây là một số chỉ dẫn cần thiết cần phải nắm rõ trước khi quyết định phải chọn mua loại nào, hoặc cách xem máy như thế nào để có thể mua được loại máy tốt, sử dụng được lâu. Máy điều hoà nhiệt độ có hai loại:
Loại treo tường (2 cục): loại này có hai phần tách rời nhau làm thành hai bộ phận, bộ phận giàn lạnh được lắp đặt trong nhà bằng cách gắn trên tường. Bộ phận quạt và bloc máy được gắn bên ngoài nhà, hai bộ phận này thông nhau bằng một ống nhựa đặt xuyên qua một lỗ hồng nhỏ (vừa với tiết diện ống) trên tường Loại máy này thích hợp cho nhà ở, có hành lang bên ngoài (dùng để đặt bộ phận quạt và bloc máy).
Loại cửa sổ (1 cục): loại này là một khối máy đồng nhất, nghĩa là bộ phận quạt nằm luôn trong máy chứ không tách rời như loại máy treo tường. Loại này thích hợp cho nhà cao tầng. Để gắn máy này chỉ cần tạo một khung cứa sổ trên tường khi gắn máy, để bề mặt (giàn lạnh) quay vào trong phòng.
Nói chung, hai loại máy đều vận hành như nhau và mua máy nào thì tuỳ theo sở thích người tiêu dùng.

Mua điều hòa phù hợp với không gian nhà bạn

Tuy nhiên, trong khi sử dụng cần đảm bảo độ lạnh trong phòng ổn định, công suất máy dieu hoa funiki chinh hang phải thừa khả năng khử sức nóng ở trong căn phòng. Sức nóng này phát ra từ 2 nguồn chính: từ bên trong căn phòng do sự tỏa nhiệt của con người, bóng đèn, máy móc... và sức nóng xâm nhập từ ngoài vào do nhiệt độ bên ngoài cao hơn nhiệt độ trong phòng.

Một quan niệm sai lầm về công suất làm lạnh là công suất càng nhỏ thì càng ít tốn điện. Trên thực tế, công suất càng lớn sẽ càng ít tốn điện, mặc dù chỉ số tiêu thụ luôn cao.

Go kayaking in Halong Bay

ACTIVITIES
The Gulf of Tonkin is the perfect place to experience a wide range of activities, from biking to kayaking, from swimming to squid fishing. Whichever activity you choose you will be surrounded by some of the most dramatic and exciting sceneries, heightening your sense of adventure.

Kayaking while on a Halong Bay cruise

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Go kayaking in Halong Bay

This is not only a healthy sporting activity but also one of the best and easiest ways to explore the magnificent caves, lagoons and World Heritage sights of Halong Bay; as well as the more unspoilt, neighboring bays of Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long. Famous for its thousands of islands and islets spread throughout the wide bays, our small kayaks for 1-2 (and even 3) people are not only easy to control and great exercise but also offer a fresh and interesting perspective on the delightful scenery surrounding you.

Biking on Cat Ba Island

Go biking in Cat Ba National Park

Taking a leisurely bike ride through the scenic landscape of Cat Ba National Park is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of this wonderful island. Cat Ba is the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin. Indeed, the Lonely Planet described Cat Ba as being ‘rugged, craggy and jungle-clad, it is straight out of Jurassic Park’.

Swimming in pristine beaches in Halong Bay

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Swimming in Vung Ha beach


‘Really nice and refreshing’ is how passengers often describe wallowing in the placid waters of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Indeed, this is an experience not to be missed. Whether you choose to swim or snorkel, The Au Co cruise Halong bay staff are always on hand to ensure your safety and make sure you have an enjoyable time in the cool, dark waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.

Squid fishing

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Go fishing

Sleepless in Halong? We have the cure! As night falls, The Au Co’s staff will hand out fishing rods and guide you in this interesting pastime, which could easily occupy an entire evening. Be patient, focus, and soon, with a flick of the wrist, you can celebrate your very first catch! And of course, your ‘reward’ is to see the fruits of your labor turned into one of many inspired dishes by The Au Co’s team of chefs. This experience will make your cruise in Vietnam unforgettable.
WELLNESS
Cruising aboard The Au Co you are likely to experience a sense of calm and well-being. But to make sure we have also added spa and jacuzzi facilities, for those simply seeking relaxation, or those wishing to unwind after a day packed with adventurous activities. Read more:

Paloma Cruise Halong bay, Bai Tho cruise Halong bay

Go kayaking in Halong Bay

Spa

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Relax with spa service onboard

For complete stress relief, why not pamper yourself with a therapeutic massage either in the tranquility of the Spa room or in the open-air Spa area – drifting off into bliss as the cruise drifts along. A visit of Halong Bay by boat wouldn't be complete without a spa centre.

Jacuzzi

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Open jacuzzi with panoramic view of Halong Bay

After an exciting day of adventurous activities and cultural excursions what better way to relax and unwind than in The Au Co’s open-air Jacuzzi. Feel any aches and pains drift away as you sip a cocktail while taking in the fantastic views of the seascape as you voyage at sunset. What defines better a luxury cruise than spending some time in a Jacuzzi while cruising in Halong Bay.

Chọn máy tiết kiệm điện

Chọn máy tiết kiệm điện

Hiện nay trên thị trường có 2 dòng máy điều hoà giá rẻ là máy thông thường và máy biến tần.

Máy thông thường là máy nén kiểu đóng ngắt ON – OFF, khi điều chỉnh năng suất lạnh và nhiệt độ phòng. Đặc điểm của loại máy này là nhiệt độ trong phòng dao động mạnh, máy làm việc theo chu kỳ đóng ngắt và tiêu thụ điện năng tương đối cao.

Máy biến tần là loại máy mới, hiện đại, điều chỉnh năng suất lạnh và nhiệt độ phòng bằng cách thay đổi vòng quay trục khuỷu máy nén. Nhờ cách điều chỉnh này cũng như nhờ thay động cơ xoay chiều bằng động cơ một chiều, ống mao bằng van tiết lưu điện tử... nên tiêu tốn điện năng có thể giảm tới 50% so với máy thông thường.

Chọn máy tiết kiệm điện

Tất nhiên giá máy này cũng đắt hơn khoảng 30%. Tuy nhiên, giá đầu tư ban đầu cao hơn, nhưng sẽ nhanh chóng được bù lại nhờ giá vận hành giảm và vòng đời của máy cao (khoảng 13 năm).

Nên chọn loại điều hòa tủ đứng chính hãng biến tần để tiết kiệm điện năng.
Chú ý khi lắp đặt điều hòa

- Phòng phải được hút bụi, làm vệ sinh sạch sẽ, tường và trần nhà thường được lau rửa. Ngoài ra, cần lưu ý lắp đặt điều hoà ở vị trí sao cho dòng không khí có thể được phân phối đều khắp phòng. Trong phòng bạn cũng nên để một chậu nước mát.

-  Không để dàn nóng của điều hòa âm trần chính hãng bị ánh nắng chiếu vào và tránh để dàn nóng bị cản gió. Hướng đặt dàn nóng tốt nhất là hướng bắc hoặc hướng nam. Nếu lắp đặt ở hướng đông hoặc tây thì nên có mái che để che nắng, mái che này không được cản trở luồng gió lưu thông qua dàn nóng.

- Dàn lạnh nên được lắp ở vị trí hợp lý để có thể tỏa lạnh đều trong phòng và đường gió ra không bị cảm trở bởi các vật dụng khác.

- Lắp đặt dàn nóng và dàn lạnh càng gần nhau càng tốt, độ chênh lệch giữa 2 dàn càng nhỏ càng tốt. Như vậy sẽ tiết kiệm điện hơn.

- Phòng lắp máy phải khô ráo với độ ẩm tốt nhất từ 30% đến dưới 60% để các loại vi khuẩn, nấm không có điều kiện phát triển.

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Vệ sinh sạch sẽ phòng trước khi nắp điều hòa.
Điều chỉnh nhiệt độ vừa phải

Chỉnh nhiệt độ càng thấp, máy lạnh tiêu thụ điện càng nhiều hơn. Chỉnh nhiệt độ tùy vào khả năng thích ứng của mỗi người. Tuy nhiên, nếu nhiệt trong phòng chênh lệch quá lớn so với bên ngoài là điều không có lợi cho sức khỏe.

Theo khuyến cáo chỉ nên chênh lệch dưới 10 độ C (tốt nhất là 7 độ) và không nên dưới 20 độ C. Ví dụ nhiệt độ ngoài trời là 36 độ, nhiệt độ trong phòng nên đặt ở mức 26 - 28 độ. Bạn có thể sử dụng thêm quạt điện, như vậy sẽ đạt hiệu quả cao và tiết kiệm điện.

Nếu máy không có chế độ ngủ, hãy tăng nhiệt độ phòng thêm 2oC, nếu cảm thấy nóng lúc đầu, hãy bổ sung thêm quạt trong vòng 1h. Không đặt nhiệt độ thấp đến mức phải nằm đệm và đắp chăn khi ngủ.

Hãy tắt máy điều hoà khi ra khỏi phòng, tắt bằng điều khiển từ xa, sau đó ngắt áp tômát. Nếu chỉ tắt bằng điều khiển máy vẫn tiêu thụ khoảng 15W.

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Hãy tắt máy điều hoà khi ra khỏi phòng, tắt bằng điều khiển từ xa, sau đó ngắt áp tômát.
Chỉnh hướng gió

Ở máy lạnh có những cánh để điều chỉnh hướng gió sang trái hoặc phải, hướng lên trên hoặc xuống. Do ảnh hưởng độ quay của quạt và vị trí của các ống dẫn hơi lạnh bên trong, nên đa số máy điều hòa nhiệt độ đều có xu hướng thổi hơi lạnh nhiều hơn về một phía của phòng. Bạn nên điều chỉnh hướng thổi lạnh vào khu vực cần thiết của phòng (giường tủ, bàn làm việc...). Từ đó, có thể chỉnh nhiệt độ ở mức tối ưu nhất.

Thường xuyên vệ sinh máy

Các bụi bẩn bám và tích tụ vào bề mặt dàn nóng, dàn lạnh, lưới lọc... làm trở ngại cho việc trao đổi nhiệt, làm máy chậm lạnh. Việc vệ sinh dàn nóng, dàn lạnh ở máy lạnh hơi phức tạp và có liên quan đến an toàn điện.

Bạn có thể nhờ thợ điện lạnh bảo dưỡng định kỳ (khoảng 6 tháng/lần). Còn lưới lọc bụi, vệ sinh dễ dàng hơn, khoảng một tháng/lần. Bạn có thể tự làm, tháo ra và rửa sạch bằng bàn chải và xà bông.

The Dragon Pearl Junk Halong bay Launched April 2010 with 11 Cabins In keeping with the tradition of wooden boat building, this 29 meter long, 6.9 meter wide masterpiece is constructed of the finest quality materials by the hands of skilled craftsman. Designed after the Chinese sailing Junks of old, there are three traditional sails; a 13-meter main sail, a 14-meter front sail, and a 7-meter cross sail.
As you enter the Dragon's Pearl you come to the reception counter on the first of the two lower decks, which have a total of 11 twin/double fully equipped cabins. Each 9 m2, air-conditioned cabin boasts its own bathroom with hot water shower, a closet and night table. In each cabin you enjoy the elegant design of the fine woodwork that is event throughout. For your convenience, there are also 3 shared bathrooms onboard including on the dining deck.
Read more: Pelican Cruise Halong bay, Huong Hai Sealife cruise

Dragon’s Pearl Junk Halong bay

On the 3rd floor you'll find the elegant dining room and bar, exquisitely designed with handcrafted Teak and Oak. This spacious area has 36 seats and is perfect for either a romantic dinner for two or family dining. To the rear of the deck is a cozy, covered lounging/dining area where you can enjoy the stunning views of Halong Bay through the elegant archways. On the forward deck is the captain's wheel house and a large outdoor lounging area, perfect for taking in the views while enjoying a refreshing drink or just sitting back with your favorite book.

Fully equipped for Safety!
Halong Bay Dragon Pearl Cruise: To ensure your safety and peace of mind, the Dragon's pearl is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment to meet today's safety standards. Onboard there are 80 life vests, 40 life buoys and 4 lifeboats. In case of fire, the boat is equipped with 4 firefighter water hoses and 14 public fire extinguishers. We are also equipped with a GPS system, VHF radio, and an automated alarm system with 27 speakers throughout.