Travel to Vietnam in 2018, what to do

From the seaside to the mountains, each region of Vietnam has its own unique character making this lovely country in Southeast Asia one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.
Located along the Red River Delta, the Vietnamese capital is considered the international reference for original and distinctive rich history, heritage, attractiveness, and gastronomy. 
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But to fully appreciate Vietnamese culture, you need to visit a score of regional Vietnamese cities such as Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta. 
14 days with Vietnam Cultural Highlights will definitely provide a unique and interesting course in the wonderful Vietnamese feast.

Discover the vestiges of an ancient miniature coffin-making village and rice paper producing town in the scenic rural village of Tho Ha; see the impressive beaches in Halong Bay. 
Mekong Delta. Expect to be happily occupied with fun during your Vietnam itinerary in 14 days!

Hanoi is the most obvious must-see destination on any Vietnam vacation packages in 2018, and Mai Chau, Son La, Dien Bien Phu, and Sapa are obligatory day trips from our capital. 

Each destination in the North West Vietnam has its own unique character making it arguably one of the most beautiful sites in Indochina: the awe-inspiring surrounding hills of Sapa – a microcosm of the whole region - with picture-perfect hamlets scattered throughout stunning valleys and dizzying mountains. 

Home to some of the most extreme geography in the country – if not all of Southeast Asia, this important sub-region of Vietnam is also an ideal destination for outdoor activities and adventures like hiking, trekking, biking, etc.

Our classic Northwest Vietnam tours itineraries include a visit to Vietnam’s dynamic capital of history and culture; the magnificent Halong Bay; and the stunning landscapes Sapa with its picturesque villages.

Explore the beauty of Tam Coc Ninh Ninh

After a few days getting around Halong Bay, it’s time to keep our North-to-South journey going through the S-shaped country. If you wish to see Tam Coc in September, let’s head to Giap Bat bus station and then get on the public bus to Ninh Binh province – this ride would take you less than 3 hours and cost about $5. And Tam Coc lies about 90 km South of Hanoi and 7 km to the West of the city. You can see more: 

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Do you want to visit Tam Coc in September? Buy the ticket at the place’s ticket office nearby the parking lot and then sail in little rowing boats at the Pier Van Lam by Ngo Dong River. You get to share the boat with 2 other Vietnamese people who will be in charge of rowing the ship to Tam Coc after 2 hours. 

When the summer comes, the sky in Tam Coc looks so high and cloudless, which is such an incredible scene to savor. Go down to Ngo Dong River, you’ll encounter the elegant autumn lake, then ride a boat to get yourself lost in this paradise among the majestic but timeless limestone mountains. Don’t look away when standing in front of the deep blue water surface where you can feel the wind pass through the rocks, that can bring us an amazingly new flavor of the rice.

The natural beauty of here won’t stop there, but we can see it clearly through the breathtaking landscape of the rice fields which covers up to 350 hectares in total. This opens up a newly pretty picture extending endlessly that allows any visitor to come across the vivid colors yet a serene life. See more: Sapa tour packages

Here is unbelievably favored by nature, not just with fantastic landscapes but unforgettable people. You just can’t help but only want to stay here for more than two days to fully discover it. Come to Tam Coc in September when you’re impressed by the beautiful smiles of boat drivers who have to row with their legs day by day just to show you this place’s historical and cultural values.
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Things to know before traveling Hoi An in 2018

Highlighted in the central tourist line, Hoi An old town as a rustic, simple and poetic painting. Whether it's a day or a night, Hoi An tourism still has its own charms. 

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In addition to cultural values ​​through diverse architecture, Hoi An still preserves a rather large intangible cultural background. The daily life of the residents with the customs, belief activities, folk art, cultural festivals together with the romantic natural scenery, special dishes ... make Hoi An increasingly attractive. leading travelers cross.

The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April every year, with little rain, pleasant climate. Avoid going in summer because of rising temperatures, very sultry. The rainy season from October to November also has the disadvantage is wet space due to heavy rain and heavy rains.

Come to Hoi An on the 14th, lunar month monthly to attend the night of the old town. On this occasion you will have a chance to see the red lanterns flashing across the street, a unique scene of Hoi An on the occasion. Hoi An holiday packages

Hoi An Ancient Town is small, but the culinary culture is extremely rich. Here are some delicious dishes and addresses to enjoy when visiting this special place:

Chicken rice in Hoi An

With all the meticulous scissors in the processing, the Hoi An created a chicken rice enough to make a mark to give it a name: Chicken Hoi Hoi. Chicken Rice Street with the onion, papaya, Tra Que aromatic vegetables, also a cup of soup mixed heart, liver, chicken add to eat more attractive.

Cao Lau in Hoi An

Many people living in the old town say high floor appeared in Hoi An from the 17th century. Perhaps so, this dish is influenced quite a lot from the cuisine of the United States as well as Udon cold noodles of the Japanese. However, high floor Hoi An still boldly own and only Hoi An has the right Cao Lau.

Dumplings 

Dumplings - cauldrons are two kinds of cake with similar ingredients, usually eaten on a plate. Another is the cakes of cauldron made from shrimp paste mixed with a little pepper, garlic, onions, lemongrass and esoteric spices. The dumplings are made from pork, mushrooms, thinly sliced ​​green onions and also fried with the esoteric spice. Perhaps this seasoning is also a reason why dumplings - cauldrons can only eat well when in Hoi An.
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Enjoy your Hoi An food tour

I’m an early bird so for me, the night is for sleeping not for eating. But that changes every time I come to Hoi An. It just gets absolutely beautiful here after a dark with lanterns lighting the sky and with candles creating special moody atmosphere. You can see: travel to Vietnam

Enjoy Cao Lau in Hoi An

There are hundreds of Cao Lau spots in this city so you don’t know which one would be the best. If you’re reading this essay, congratulation! The only thing you have to do is follow it.

Walking along the ancient town, it is easy to see the name of “cao lau” on some high eye-catching restaurant sides. Cao Lau has long been regarded as an exemplary dish of Hoi An cuisine. According to cultural researchers, Cao Lau appeared in Hoi An during the 17^th century when the first Hoi An trading port was established and the foreign merchant ships came to exchange goods. 

Chicken rice

After strolling around Hoi An, your appetite is likely to be stimulated. How about we try chicken rice? Apparently, rice with chicken does not seem very appealing to you in the first though, especially among the different variety kinds of food has to offer but let’s try it in Hoi An. it resembles the salad, it is very light with the special herbs. A plate of chicken rice is characterized by the moderate stickiness and fragrant rice. The succulence of chickens, the crunchiness and sour taste papaya, the bitterness and spiciness of Vietnamese chilies combined in a pretty plate what makes you fall in love immediately. One of the interesting things in chicken rice is you will see the skins of the animals like chicken and other parts that you’re not used to using in your country. But trust me, you will be satisfied. See more Best deals to Vietnam

 Vietnamese crepe- Banh Xeo

It is a small town and just takes you a half day to visit, but for Hoi An cuisine, if you find out deeply, let’s spend more time. Not only having the local food, Hoi An is an ideal spot for other region’s cuisines. As above, you know about Ba Le well- where the locals come to bring water to cook some delicious food, and in Hoi An, a restaurant with that name is also very attractive thanks to its special menu. When first hearing about nem lui, nem nuong, banh xeo or ram cuon, many people will think of South influence dishes. Banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) is a rustic pancake of Vietnam however each region has own taste and technique to make it. Banh xeo in Hoi An requires a lot of meticulousness and practice. The pure rice flours create the original and distinctive fragrance of the dish. Fresh bean sprouts and shrimps will be added inside the cake layer. Some people say that the sizzle of the batter mixing hot oils is the inspirations behind this pretty name of the cake.

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