Best places to visit Da Nang City

(ilovetravelingvietnam) - Da Nang City is one of the best places to visit inVietnam that visitors cannot forget. In this article, you will introduce for you the best places to visit Da Nang City.

Non Nuoc stone carving village

Non Nuoc stone carving village was formed in the 18^th century by Huynh Ba Quat – a craftsman in Thanh Hoa province. In the village, there are many beautiful and special marble products such as Buddha statues, saint statues, status of animals, human …

When coming here, you can see craftsmen making wonderful stone things and then you will have a chance to select stone souvenirs for relatives.

My Khe beach

My Khe Beach - one of the best places to visit Da Nang City

My Khe beach (900 meters) is the most bustling and popular beach in Da Nang City that attracts a lot of local and international tourists. In the summer, My Khe Beach is an ideal destination to escape the heat and relax.

Here, you will have an opportunity to swim in clear and clean water sea, contemplate the beauty sunset and take part in exciting sea activities.

Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge has unique architecture, in the form of a dragon flying out to the sea. The bridge is 666 meters long and 37, 5 meters high with 6 traffic lanes. It was officially used on March 29^th, 2013.   

Dragon Bridge is one of the best places to visit Da Nang City

According to design, the Dragon on the bridge can breathe fire in 2 minutes and breathe water in 3 minutes. These are most special things of the bridge, so Dragon Bridge has become a unique symbol of Da Nang City and become an attractive place for almost internal and external visitors.

Tam Bao Pagoda

Tam Bao Pagoda is situated on 323 Phan Chu Trinh, Da Nang City, built in 1953. The architecture of pagoda is a combination of Southeast Asia style and Vietnam style. Tam Bao pagoda has 5 high towers; each tower has one color that symbolizes for color of Buddhism.

Tam Bao Pagoda is a sacred place where attract a lot of monks, Buddhists, pilgrims and visitors. They come to here to pray for health, wealth and happiness.

Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham - one of best places to visit in Da Nang City

Cu Lao Cham is one of the best places to visit Da Nang City that captures many hearts of tourists. When coming here, visitors will have a chance to discover an unspoiled natural area, immerse into rustic lifestyle with friendly local people and contemplate the beauty of famous landscapes such as Hai Tang pagoda, Ba cave, Chong beach, Lang beach, Huong beach ….

Moreover, you can also enjoy the interesting feeling of summer, play with waves, bask on large sandy beaches, conquer the majestic hills and take part in sports activities: water motor, windsurfing, kayaking, diving to see stone caves in the sea and color coral reefs. Furthermore, you can come to Yen island to go fishing and camping.

In addition to Da Nang City, Vietnam also has many other wonderful places; you can refer to “Destinations in Vietnam”.

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Xoan singing - a traditional folk music in Phu Tho

(ilovetravelingvietnam) - Xoan singing is one of the most important traditional folk musics in Phu Tho province, Vietnam. Xoan singing appeared from Hung Kings period. Long time ago, there are three kinds of Xoan singing: singing to worship Hung Kings and tutelary of village, singing to pray for health, having good harvest and singing to find out each other (between men and women).

Xoan singing is usually performed on Tet holiday to open Spring. In the morning of New Year lunar calendar, Xoan singers sing in their village’s communal house; in the evening, Xoan singer in other village meet to plan for sing at communal house and shrine.

Xoan singing - a traditional folk music in Phu Tho.

On 24th November 2011, Xoan Singing was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO at the 6th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation.

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Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon

(ilovetravelingvietnam) - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the largest economic, political and culture center of Vietnam. The city is also a major tourist center that has a lot of ancient historic sites and museums that attracts many domestic and international tourists every year.

There are a lot of tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City; especially, 11 museums with historical themes so Ho Chi Minh has stood the first in the number of museums in the country. Vietnam History Museum is the largest and oldest museum in the nation that has 30 thousand artifacts. Besides, Saigon is famous for War Remnants Museum and Ho Chi Minh Museum; the War Remnants Museum attracts international tourists and Ho Chi Minh museum attracts domestic visitors.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Furthermore, the city has over one thousand pagodas, temples built in many different historical periods. Notre Dame Cathedral is the most famous and largest church in Distric 1, Ho Chi Minh City, completed in 1880. During the war, there are many important architectural works such as Opera House, Post Office, and Reunification Palace ….

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a shopping and entertainment center that has bars, discos, theaters, tearoom, Dam Sen park, zoos, Ben Thanh market, Diamond Plaza along with restaurants system, coffee shops and modern motels, hotels.

Also, there are so many nearby famous and attractive destinations that you can explore such as Ba Ria Vung Tau, Binh Phuoc, Phan Rang …

In short, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is an ideal destination to visit when you come to Vietnam.

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Đờn ca tài tử singing in Southern Vietnam

Đờn ca tài tử singing, a kind of traditional music in Southern Vietnam, formed and developed from the late 19th century, derives from the Hue’s Royal court music and folklore. Đờn ca tài tử singing appeared over 100 years ago. It is typical folk art form of the South and is sung by rural young men and women after hardworking hours. Besides, friends and neighborhoods also gather to sing Đờn ca tài tử; they are willing to share the elegant pleasure together so they do not care about costume problem.

Đờn ca tài tử singing in Southern Vietnam.

On 12th May 2013, Đờn ca tài tử of Vietnam was recognized as World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO at the eighth meeting of Intergovernmental Committee for protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage took place at Baku City, Republic of Azerbaijan.

Currently, Đờn ca tài tử singing is developing at 21 provinces and cities of Southern Vietnam, including An Giang, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Binh Thuan, Ca Mau, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Ho Chi Minh City, Kien Giang, Long An, Ninh Thuan, Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh and Vinh Long. In particular, Bac Lieu, Binh Duong, Tien Giang and Ho Chi Minh City have the most number of Đờn ca tài tử singers.

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Dalat opens 6 new rail routes to develop tourism

(ilovetravelingvietnam) - Dalat opens 6 new rail routes to develop tourism, to attract more and more domestic and international visitors.

The provincial people committee of Lam Dong has approved a new scheme to upgrade the local transportation system, which is expected to complete in between 2020 and 2030.

In details, Dalat City is developing 6 city monorail routes (a transportation system based on single rail), with the main purpose to support the traveling demand of tourists in Dalat.

Dalat opens 6 new rail routes to develop tourism

The main station of this new monorail system is located in the centre of Dalat City which helps connecting Da Lat with several tourist attractions such as Suoi Vang, Tuyen Lam Lake, Love Valley, Tung Lam Junction, Lien Khuong Airport and Langbian highland.

Besides new monorail routes, Dalat also focus on re-building old railroad. One of the most important routes is Cham Temple – Da Lat, which is 84km in length that leads through impressive mountain passes. However, this route may only serve tourists with 7km only at the current state.

Da Lat is considered as one of the most beautiful and wonderful destinations in Vietnam as well as in Southeast Asia. To know more, you can refer to "traveling to famous and attractive places in Dalat".

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6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi

(ilovetravelingvietnam) - Hanoi is one of two largest city in Vietnam, famous for many attractive destinations that captures thousand hearts of visitors. In this article, I will introduce 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake - one of 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi

A fresh atmosphere in the morning and sparkling beauty at night are the very first impressions of tourists about the “Lake of the Restored Sword”. You could easily grasp a stunning view through your lens when walking around the poetic lake. It is also the place in which daily entertaining activities of Hanoians take place, including doing exercises, playing chess and the likes. Having a seat at a bench to contemplate people walking back and forth is one of best way to savor the peaceful atmosphere in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi

It is unusual attraction and somewhat surreal, but interesting indeed. It is a pretty quiet place compared to the hustling and bustling of the city. It is solemn with strict atmosphere. Coming here, you definitely know more about Uncle Ho and how Vietnamese love him. A chance to see the hero of Vietnam in your eyes is worth your time. Most of tourists recommend this place as an absolute must see attraction. Just believe them and the mausoleum will not let you down.

Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam)

Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam)

Apart from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the temple is another place for tourists to get out of all the maddening buzz of the traffic for a while and find the peace in your soul. It is the first university of Vietnam and in the world, perhaps. However, if you have been to a Confucius Temple before, it becomes not as interesting as you expected. Otherwise, it is a nice stop on your city tour of Hanoi worth a visit.

Hanoi's Old Quarter

Hanoi's Old Quarter is one of 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi.

As a rule, any tourist coming to Hanoi flocks to The Old quarter right away. The 36 old streets are full of vitality both days and nights. Wandering around the streets seems like losing your way in a maze; the more you discover the streets, the more you find it interesting.

Vietnam museum of Ethnology

Vietnam museum of Ethnology - one of 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi

The museum is totally different from other museums in Vietnam, and thus you are supposed not to miss a chance to explore it. More than just a boring museum with symbolic objects exhibited inside large buildings, the museum opens a spacious ambiance full of sunshine and full of vitality. Coming here, you have a golden chance to have a comprehensive knowledge about 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. More interestingly, their houses, their living space as well as their way of living are featured so animated that it comes as no surprise when you feel as if you are part of their community.

One Pillar Pagoda

One Pillar Pagoda is one of 6 must-visit places in the center of Hanoi that tourists cannot miss

One Pillar Pagoda or Mat Pagoda or Lien Hoa Dai, located in the center of Hanoi, one of many pagodas that has the most unique architecture in Vietnam. One Pillar Pagoda is considered as a witness of Vientamese history.

The pagoda was made of wood, to worship Guanyin Buddha statue. In 1105, Ly Nha Tong King extended extended architecture of  pagoda, added Linh Chieu Lake. But now, the pagoda only remains a small pagoda lied on a stone column.

One Pillar Pagoda plays an improtant role in culture and history of Vietnam, the pagoda has been selected as one of the symbols of the capital and carved on the back of copper coins of VND 5000.

 In short, there are many attractive destinations in Hanoi that all visitors cannot miss. Hanoi is considered as one of the best places to visit Vietnam to the North.

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