Staying the night at Dao Village

Just spending one night with a Dao minority family is a great experience for tourists.

In the Nam Choong village of Xin Man Commune, Ha Giang Province, tourists can do just that as they can easily find a cozy homestay for the night and enjoy the hot spring that runs through the village during the day as they experience the daily routines of Dao people.

Xin Man Commune is located in the north-west area of Ha Giang Province but tourists can reach it from the city of Ha Giang or Lao Cai.

Nam Choong village is special not only thanks to the hot spring, but also because it’s the living place of Dao Ao Dai and its villagers still keep the old traditions alive on a daily basis.

 

The bridge leading to the Dao’s locality

The hosts will serve lunch and dinner according to visitor’s request. Normally meals will include chicken, pork, buffalo, fish and vegetable dishes - Photos: Pham Thai

 

Romantic autumn in Hanoi

The scorching heat has gone and a temperate climate has pervaded Hanoi, particularly at night and in the early morning as a sign of the start of autumn - or the romantic season as many people call it.

The scene of Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi in daytime

The capital’s beauty lies in its quiet streets full of yellow leaves, leaves on trees having turned yellow or red and picturesque sunsets at the city’s many lakes.  

The signs of Hanoi in autumn are hoa sua (milky flower) in blossom on Nguyen Du Street, the scent of hoang lan flower overwhelming Phan Dinh Phung Street and its vicinity. These integral parts of Hanoi have inspired a large number of poets and musicians, including Phu Quang.

Hanoians say a stroll on Thanh Nien Street between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake will help visitors fully understand what autumn in Hanoi is like and why it brings lovers closer. Autumn in Hanoi is very beautiful but many argue it is an even more romantic setting in October.

Capital folk say the autumn there has to be felt to be properly appreciated. This is why numerous poems and ballads have been produced but are considered unfinished stories, leaving the chance for others to continue the next chapters.

 

Hoan Kiem (Sword Lake) during autumn sunset 

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA release more options for summer promotion 201

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Travelers will get 1 night at 3 Star Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Calypso Boutique Hotel) for FREE. Deluxe room with luxury equipments and services are designed to ensure that you will have the unforgettable trip with ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA.

In case you cannot visit Hanoi or you would like to arrange accommodation on your own, we are delighted to offer a dinner for 2 people at every destinations on your tour.

Besides, we have just deciced to add more option by adding 75 minutes massage body at Touch Hanoi Spa. By choosing suitable massage treament, we aim to help travellers feel relax after active time of running, trekking, or ridding on road. 

This promotion is valid for bookings from May 01, 2012 to Sep 30, 2012, applied for tours which cover Vietnam in its itinerary and price for over $500.

Summer promotion provides all adventure lovers real experiences in Vietnam without concerning about accommodation, food, and activities.

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Dien Bien Phu launches night market

Dien Bien Phu City in northwestern Dien Bien Province opened its first ever night market on Monday to promote its tourism potential, said the city’s deputy chairman Nguyen Duc Duyen.

Muong Thanh night market, spanning 580m through five streets of Muong Thanh Ward, will provide residents and tourists with local cuisine, souvenirs and bonsai from 8-11:30pm every night.

Duyen said the night market would bring job opportunities to local people and bring together night stalls from around the city. There are an estimated 160 households and 90 temporary stalls operating their businesses in the market.

He added that opening of the market was also to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Town (now Dien Bien Phu City).

In addition, many tourists have complained about the lack of night-life and evening activities in the historical town, so the night market would help improve their experience, said the city’s deputy chairman.

(soruce: vietnamnet.vn)