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Destinations :: North Vietnam

Vietnam's capital is a city of wide tree lined boulevards, tranquil lakes and enchanting colonial villas.
The "City of The Rising Dragon" is enthralling and offers something for everyone. You will wish that you had more time to explore her charms. Whether it's the arts, history, museums, ancient pagodas, cultural life, gastronomes just tell us what interests you and we'll take you on a memorable day trip around Hanoi on your choice of cyclo or by your private air conditioned vehicle.

In-depth research has surprised the world scientists about Halong Bay’s rich geological, biological and eco values which today well preserve a great living environment for local people and aqua system. Ha Long Bay is located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bắc Bộ Gulf, including the sea area of Hạ Long City and Cẩm Phả Town and part of Vân Ðồn island district.

Cat Ba Island, formerly named The Pearl Island, is the largest one in Ha Long Bay vicinity, with 140 square km of area. Sit back and enjoy a 2 hour transfer by car from Hanoi to Haiphong city, then board your set in coach hydrofoil to Cat Ba Island. Alternatively, take a road transfer to Halong Bay, then move on with day cruise amongst the thousands of islands of Halong Bay before arriving at Cat Ba in afternoon.

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Brimming with history and stunning natural landscapes, there’s a reason why Ninh Binh is so popular with tourists - a fact the province is eager to make the most of. With royal ruins, limestone mountains, caves and crystal rivers, Ninh Binh Province has nearly everything a visitor could want.

The area between Hoa Binh and Mai Chau is the closest from Hanoi where one can meet ethnic minorities. It is populated mostly by the White Thai tribe. The villagers of Ban Lac, next to Mai Chau, open their thatched roofs stilt houses to travelers for rustic home stay, and often perform the traditional dances and songs whilst guests are invited to taste local rice wine ( Ruou Can) using long straws. The combination between eco tourism and trekking.

Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is the first national park of Vietnam and is one of the few remaining tropical rain forest reserves in the world. Originally created by Ho Chi Minh in 1962, the park is one of the most popular nature tourist destinations in Vietnam. Hundreds of species of animals and thousands of species of plants can be found here, including several endangered species.

Craft Villages around Hanoi areas

In the past, after harvest time, Vietnamese people made handicraft works to meet their own needs. Their products are very skillful and sophisticated, even though they are farmers and do not specialize in handicrafts. The techniques were kept secret, but taught to relatives or fellow villagers.

Some 400 km North-West of Hanoi which access by train or car takes almost 10 hours. Sapa is nestled in a valley in the Tonkin mountains of Vietnam at an elevation of 1,650 meters. It overlooks the highest peak in Indochina, Mt. Fan Si Pang at 3143m. Journey to Sapa and experience a unique 'off the beaten track' day trek....

Dien Bien Phu became famous the world over as the place the Vietnamese defeated the French army and ended colonial rule in 1954. 500km (310 miles) from Hanoi, it is a beautiful valley bisected by the Nam Cum River and surrounded by high mountain peaks. …. The hilltribes living around the area of Dien Bien Phu make up 70% of the regions population, and the ethnic minority groups include the Black Thai, Nung, Meo, Loa and others.

Sunlight in Babe Lake is luminous, with purity unseen anywhere else in the world. Float down the river and hike with one of our helpful guides. Stroll through minority villages and visit homes. Evenings are quiet and peaceful and, if the weather is right, you can go for a walk under the star studded sky. Not much happens at Ba Be Lake - that's what makes it so wonderful.

Pu Luong Hoa Binh

Pu Luong Nature Reserve, just 25 km away from Mai Chau. It is an ideal place for trekking hunters. The scenery is similar to that of Halong Bay, with beautiful views of limestone Karst scenery.

Huong Pagoda (Perfume Pagoda)

Chua Huong (Perfume Pagoda) located just 2 hour car driving distance from Hanoi. Chua Huong Festival is the biggest and longest annual festival in Vietnam. The festival is opened in My Duc district, northern Ha Tay province.

Chi Linh Golf Course, Hai Duong

Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club is located in Hai Duong province, which is 75km from Halong and 45km from Hanoi. Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club is the newest and finest International Golf facility built in Vietnam.

Tam Dao is in a vast high mountainous region affected by tropical humid monsoons. The average temperature during the year is 22.9oC. The mean humidity is about 84%. The vegetation cover is representative of five types of tropical forest. The flora consists of 904 species classified into 478 geniuses and 213 families of high plants, 64 of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. The rich fauna includes 307 species, 56 of which are registered in Vietnam’s Red Book (22 mammal species, 17 reptile species, 9 bird species, 7 amphibian species and the remainder of insects).

Although northwestern towns like Sapa, Bac Ha, and Than Uyen are becoming well-known to travelers in Vietnam, the country’s NorthEstern region generally remains a secret, is that few travelers possess the patience and stamina to get there.

The Do Son Buffalo Flight is held every year in Haiphong on the 9^th day of the 8^th Lunar month to worship the Water God. This year is falls on the 22^nd September

Mention the name Lang Son to any Vietnamese person and he or she will immediately think you are talking about the giant markets overflowing with goods originating from China. As an important border crossing on the country’s northern border, Lang Son was one of the first places in the nation to capitalize on the open trade policy with China.

Bordering China to the north, Cao Bang is easily accessible by a good road, making it is fine destination for two- or three-day stay. After a stroll along the river, there isn’t much point in wandering around Cao Bang town, the place is all about the surrounding attractions. The Ban Gioc water fall is 85 km to the northeast Cao Bang town, and it is probably the most breathtakingly beautiful set of falls in all of Vietnam.