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Famous Pagodas and King Tombs in Hue

Posted on December 18, 2014 by gailcperez

Hue is a tourist attraction with the thickness of ancient culture, beautiful natural scenery, and charming and historic relics which are recognized worldwide. Hue Tourism attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world.

There are many famous Pagodas and King Tombs in Hue which has been becoming favorite destinations to visitors.

Thien Mu Pagoda

Thien Mu Pagoda

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Thien Mu Pagoda is 5kilometers away from the centre of Hue City on Ha Khe Hill, to the left bank of Huong River. It is located in Huong Long commune, you can go straight on the road Kim Long to reach the pagoda. From the pagoda, you can have a view to the romantic and peaceful Huong river. Tourists can book a boat to sail on the river to visit the pagoda within two hours.

Huyen Khong Pagoda

Huyen Khong Pagoda is a spiritual tourist attraction in Hue

If you’ve set your foot on Hue, do not waste the opportunity to visit Huyen Khong Pagoda in order to mix your soul with the spiritual world. From the southside of Huong river, you can go along the full-of-phoenix-flower road to the Kim Long suburbs, then pass Thien Mu Pagoda, finally you go along a picturesque pathway to Cham mountain where the pagoda is located. Natural space creates the wildness for the pagoda from the entrance to the campus. This is a destination which cannot be missed when you come to Hue.

Tu Dam Pagoda

Tu Dam Pagoda attracts visitors by its unique architecture

Tu Dam Pagoda is located in Truong An Commune, about 2 km to the south of Hue City. Tu Dam Pagoda has three important parts which are the gate, the main temple and the hall. The general structure of the pagoda is the combination of old and new architecture, with wide, tall space but also owns the ancient and simple appearance. When visiting the temple, you will not be charged for any fees.

The Imperial City

The Imperial City is a popular tourist destination in Hue

The Imperial City is the most precious historical relic complex in Hue which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage on 11 December, 1993. The fee to visit the Citadel is 55,000VND / one person, you can have a guider with your groups only 100,000 price / tour. To go around the the local contemporary 120,000 price / 4 seats – 150,000 / 6 car seat . This is a tour of Hue is the domestic and foreign visitors cannot be ignored when arriving in Hue.

Tomb of Kinh Khai Dinh

Tomb of King Khai Dinh -a unique beauty of Hue tourism

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Located in Chau Chu mountain near Hue city, Tomb of King Khai Dinh is an ancient work with extremely unique architecture and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Tomb of Kinh Khai Dinh, also known as the Ung Tomb is the tomb of King Khai Dinh, the 12th king of Nguyen Dynasty. This construction carries the unique blend of modern Western architecture and classic appearance of Vietnam. The overall background of The Tomb is a floating rectangular blocks rising to 127 steps. Tomb of King Khai Dinh is a very unique construction in Hue remained until now.

Tomb of King Tu Duc

King Tu Duc(1848-1883) chose for himself a peaceful and serene resting place, suitable for aspiration of the most profound education and knowledge person among the Nguyen Emperors.

Tomb of Kinh Tu Duc was built in a narrow valley belongs to Duong Xuan Thuong village (now is Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city). The Tomb lies among an immense pine forest. This is one of the most beautiful construction of royal architecture during Nguyen Dynasty which has been appealing to many tourists coming to Hue. However, the building has been considerably degraded. Tomb of King Tu Duc is 8km from the center of Hue, visit fee is 55,000VND / person

Tomb of King Minh Mang

Tomb of Kinh Minh Mang

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The most famous and convenient hotels and resorts in poetic Hue city

Posted on December 7, 2014December 7, 2014 by gailcperez

Whenever you reach a tourist destination, one of the most important things to concern is accommodation in that place. Below is the list of some favorite hotels and resorts which should be noted before you take a tour to poetic and beautiful Hue- the ancient capital city of Vietnam

Saigon Morin Hotel

Situated on a river, Saigon Morin hotel is close to Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market and Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts. Other famous landmarks in the area include Imperial City and Bao Quoc Pagoda. Saigon Morin Hotel is a luxury hotel (4-star service standard) with well-equipped rooms, outdoor swimming pool, and coffee shops where you can enjoy the very relaxing moment during your stay in Hue.

Saigon Morin hotel

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The hotel is at No.31 Le Loi street, Hue city. The price is 100$ – 290$/ room.

Huong Giang Hotel

Lying right in the middle of Hue city and surrounded by a charming romantic scenery of Huong river, Huong Giang Hotel will be an absolute ideal place for you to take a rest after a busy day visiting Hue. The price is also a little cheaper at 60$ – 75$/room.

Huong Giang hotel by Purfume river

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La Residence Hotel & Spa

La Residence Hue Hotel is the first luxury hotel in the city of Hue with the standard of international 5-star hotel. The hotel was once the residence of the French governor in 1920s. The Hotel has an area of 2 hectares, including 122 rooms located on the banks of the Perfume River overlooking to the ancient city and the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty in 1800s which is an ideal destination to explore the ancient capital.

La Residence Hotel & Spa

Besides La Residence Hotel also owns a Spa and outdoor swimming pool where tourists can relax and spend the most comfortable moment.

Indochine Palace Hotel

Located in the city center, this luxury hotel is close to Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market and Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts. In addition to 5 restaurants, Indochina Palace also has an outdoor pool, the amenities include a poolside bar. Each room is equipped with air conditioning system with automatic air conditioning, and premium beds. In addition, there are wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed Internet access (wired), both are free.

Indochina Palace hotel

Pilgrimage Village Resort

Pilgrimage Village is a rural resort in a secluded area of Thua Thien Hue. It offers the hospitability and unique characteristics of Vietnamese culture. There are all sorts of spa treatments, bars and various restaurants within the resort.

At Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, you have many options to choose: bungalows, tents, villas and houses, all are beautifully furnished and surrounded by the natural green forest. Some have private swimming pools, gardens, and various free services.

Pilgrimage Village Resort

The center of the resort has access to Wi-Fi. You also can enjoy attending cooking classes. There are 2 restaurants serving Vietnamese and international cuisine, and 3 bars with lounge.

Pilgrimage Village Resort

From Pilgrimage Village, guests can take a car to Hue, or take a boat along the Perfume River. Nearby attractions include the tomb of King Khai Dinh, King Tu Duc and King Minh Mang.

Thung Nai

Posted on November 28, 2014 by gailcperez

Thung Nai – the destination for young people and tourist want to discover nature

From Ha Noi, follow the Highway 6 about 76 kilometers to Hoa Binh city, turn right to the upstream of “Da” river about 25 kilometers, tourists can see Thung Nai. Thung Nai located on Cao Phong, Hoa Binh province, far away from Hoa Binh about 25 kilometers.

Thung Nai has beautiful scenes with both mountains and stream. Thung Nai is a big valley which surrounded by forest and high mountains. From above, Thung Nai looks beautiful and very attractive. With its beauty, Thung Nai is known as the second “Ha Long Bay on land”, after Tam Coc – Bich Dong (Ninh Binh province).

One beautiful scene in Thung Nai

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Spring is the most suitable for going to there. Tourists can go by boat to enjoy scenes. They can also discover travelling destination around Thung Nai such as Thac Bo temple, Thac Bo market, Coi Xay Gio hostel, Muong ethnic, etc. From Thac Bo temple, it takes 10 minutes to go by boat; tourists can go to Thac Bo cave deeper than 100 meters. In this cave, there is a a altar of Buddha, Gods and Uncle Ho. This cave was confirmed a national heritage in 2008.

Coi Xay Gio hostel in Thung Nai

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Come to Thung Nai on the weekend, tourists can have chance to participate in a market fair Thac Bo occurs on Sunday morning. Tourists can find things for daily living such as: rice, fruit, clothes, etc. Thung Nai has many interesting things for tourists discover especially special culture of Muong ethnic. Tourists can eat, take a rest and participate in daily activities of people here. From here, tourists can walk more than 1 kilometer to go to Trach stream with wild scene, fresh water.

Green island in Thung Nai

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Thung Nai is suitable for short holiday. It is most suitable for friends or couples. Many people come here to take photograph for wedding. This place is also an ideal destination for companies organize holidays for employees.

Trang An Landscape – the elegant and attractive destination of Vietnam

Posted on November 25, 2014November 25, 2014 by gailcperez

Trang An Landscape is an integrated tourist sites include the cultural heritage and the natural world by UNESCO in Ninh Binh. There are many heritages, national relic, are especially important as the area Trang An eco-tourism, tourist Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital.

One beautiful scene in Trang An

Trang An Landscape is located on the boundary area between Hoa Lu district and Gia Vien district, Nho Quan, Tam Diep town and Ninh Binh city. Administratively, Trang An is located on the 12 communes are Yen Truong, Ninh Hai, Ninh Hoa, Ninh Xuan Ninh Van (Hoa Lu); Ninh Nhat Tan Thanh (Ninh Binh City); Gia Sinh (Gia Vien); Tan Binh, Yen Son (Three Gorges) and Son Ha, Son Lai, (Nho Quan) but Trang An is not completely cover up any commune.

The distance from the geometric center of population of Trang An to Ninh Binh city is about 8 km as the crow flies. The main tourist destination in Heritage Trang An as follows:

Destinations of Trang An eco-tourism with visitor center is located on Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu ancient capital from 3 km to the south, Ninh Binh city 7 km to the west along the Trang An Avenue, a Tam Diep town 17 km to the north through Tam Coc, Hanoi 96 km to the south.

Tam Coc tourist area – Bich Dong with Boating Center is located on Ninh Hai Commune, Ninh Binh City and 7 kilometers from Tam Diep town, 12 km away from Hanoi 100 km to the south.

Relic historical and cultural capital of Hoa Lu is located on Truong Yen Commune, Ninh Binh City and 94 km away from Hanoi south.

The view of river of Trang An – very fresh and blue

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Bai Dinh Pagoda is located on Gia Sinh Commune, Ninh Binh City and 98 km away from Hanoi south.

Bai Dinh Pagoda – one famous destination in Trang An

Trang An has beautiful nature such as mountains, mysterious caves, tranquil rivers, etc.

There are many beautiful caves in the region such as the Galaxy, the Fairy Fish, the Aquarium, the Buddha Cave, Cave Biology Pharmacy with forests, mountains and rivers create the famous Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong.

Sheraton Hanoi – the five star hotel bring the highest satisfaction, convenience and relaxing for tourist

Posted on November 24, 2014 by gailcperez

Overview

Sheraton Hanoi located on the side of West Lake – the biggest lake in Hanoi. This hotel is equipped with meeting rooms, restaurants, night club, physical center, swimming pool. Bedrooms in Sheraton are large with luxurious design. Sheraton Hanoi Hotel has cultural design of Hanoi culture combine with feature of Western countries, Eastern countries. All of them have high ceiling, big windows and beautiful view of West Lake.

Location

Sheraton located on the side of West Lake. Its exactly address is K5 Nghi Tam street, Xuan Dieu ward, Tay Ho district, Ha Noi. It takes about 15 minutes to go from city’s center to this hotel and 30 minutes taxi from the airport.

Over view of Sheraton

Services

Physical center and outdoor swimming pool: Sheraton Hanoi Hotel has a gym with weight loss machine, room for Aerobic and Sauna massage. Outdoor swimming pool is designed elegantly is an ideal location for practice and relax.

Services center: This area is equipped with many supporting equipment such as photocopy machine, print machine, fax machine, secretary service and internet.

Conference room: This room is served for events, conference. Its capacity is up to 400 people.

Besides, there are many other services here such as: hiring car, booking tour, ticket, laundry, keeping children, etc

Outdoor swimming pool

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Restaurants and Bar:

The Oven D’Or: is designed with purpose of relaxing with delicious cuisines from all over the world. Tourist can choose from menu and buffet.

Hemispheres: has elegant design. This area serves Asian food. Tourist can have lunch and dinner here.

Nutz Bar: is a large bar with live music, pool tables, round bars, and outdoorseat near swimming pool. This place serves live music as usual, salsa dance, fast food, etc.

Bedrooms: Sheraton Hanoi Hotel has 299 rooms with five kinds of room. They are Lake View, Executive Club Level, Starwood Preferred Guest, VIP, Suite (apartment room) with rooms for disable people.

Executive: 106 rooms from third floor to fifteenth floor with garden view

Preferred: 88 rooms have view of lake, city

Club room: 89 rooms from sixteenth floor up to higher floors, have buffet breakfast, cocktail before dinner, etc.

Suites: 16 rooms with living room, bedroom.

One corner of one room in Sheraton

All rooms have view of lake and modern equipment. All of them have conditional air, telephone, colorful television, and mini bar. All bathrooms have bathtub and shower.