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The underground wonders of Vietnam

1. Son Doong - The world's largest cave

Hang Son Doong in the national park Phong Nha - Ke Bang is an enormous cave was formed from about 2 to 5 million years ago. From ancient times, the river flows through limestone in a long time has caused erosion and form a large tunnel in the ground. In areas where soft stone, the ceiling collapses forming holes, gradually forming the spectacular dome caverns.


Hang Son Doong is estimated to 150 m wide, 200 m high ceiling and at least 5 km. The expedition could not even measure the depth of the cave is exactly, but people say this place can accommodate a building of the city of Manhattan. In addition to high ceilings and beautiful caves with impressive stalactites sparkling stones, cave systems, dense river and waterfall in the ground makes visitors feel like being on a journey to the center of the earth."

2. Sung Sot Cave at Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay became world famous by the system spectacular limestone caves , however, with the center of the World Heritage Site, the cave is the most extensive and beautiful cave here. Mouth cave 25 meters above sea level and is obscured by the luxuriant foliage. Jump feet first into the cave, visitors are often overwhelmed as standing in a huge theater with an area of ​​12,200 m2.


The cave divided into two compartments, lots of stalactites and stalagmites lit by fluorescent rainbow colors. Ceiling height up to 30 m and is filled with natural light beam. Up to the highest point of the cave, you will find surprise with charming scenery of all species trees, clear water of the lake and the animals living there.

3. Cu Chi Tunnels



The first feeling when visitors come to this place is dimly lit space and lack of air. Not only is an underground tunnel that Cu is also a historical place, a refuge for thousands of Vietnam for years lived during the war against the U.S.. The tunnel system was built in the 1940s and extended 250 km in the ground until the Cambodian border.   Hang divided into two compartments, lots of stalactites and stalagmites lit by fluorescent rainbow colors. Ceiling height up to 30 m and is filled with natural light beam. Up to the highest point of the cave, you will find unexpected and cool eyes with charming scenery of all species trees, clear water of the lake and the animals living here.

4. Vinh Moc Tunnels - Quang Tri 



The tunnel system is about 2 km, not only a fraction of the Cu Chi tunnels, but also a monument bearing the beauty and history of human strength. When Vinh Moc area besieged by attacks from American troops, people have created an underground house for shelter. This tunnel is a place to get supplies of food and weapons to Con Co Island - an important place in the war against America. People took 18 months to dig the tunnel finished 3 floors, the lowest depth of about 23 m. According to records, 17 babies were born in the tunnels history.

5. Monuments Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in the ground 


The architectural monuments have been excavated foundation, plinth, walls, and tiled road with drainage systems, water wells, a shower... Many artifacts such as brick, ceramic, tile, stone plinth, jewelry, and even animal bones and shells large paved courtyard use. The relic relic proves the ancient capital of Thang Long is still preserved in the ground so far.

6. Shelter in Hotel Metropole 

In May when construction 8.2011 Bamboo Bar, construction team discovered the bunker has been long forgotten in the heart of the Metropole Hotel. The shelter measures 40 m2 consists of 5 rooms and two corridors, is still preserved intact. An authentic information that the American singer Joan Baez performed at the recent history when the attack took place in 1972.

 
In addition to shelter, the Metropole hotel also arranged the exhibition of 110 years of history along the hotel corridor 18 m, including 13 boards to record images of the hotel to recover from the early days of opening.

Five favorite destinations in Vietnam

Country with a fascinating history and many cultures, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of colors and subtle tones. Filled with a generous nature, with deploys stunning landscapes and coastline, beautifully designed, stretches of endless beaches and coves.

Hoian ancient town





Hoi An is a small town but rich of great food. In the morning, outside the hotel, tourists can smell the coffee, che (sweet dessert), grilled meat ... Hoi An dishes delight the tourists as well as their flavor by their appearance. Foreign tourists are attracted to traditional dishes, varied and delicious as mid Quang (Quang noodles), banh dap (grilled pork patties with sesame seeds), and many others. If the need arises, everyone can participate in cooking classes to learn how to prepare raw specialties, but also throughout Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay, the most beautiful coast



"Once upon a time, a friendly dragon living in the skies above the Ha Long Bay. At the coming of the invaders, the gods asked him to create a natural barrier to protect the population. The Dragon is down to earth and created a natural barrier along the coast consists of rocky peaks. This scene is now known under the name of Ha Long Bay, which literally means: where the dragon descends into the sea ", according to legend.

Some islands have suggestive shapes. The best known are Con Coc, Trong Mai Ngoc Vung, Ti Top, Tuan Chau. The main tourist attraction is to spend a night at sea aboard luxury liners surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Hanoi, with charms



Apart horns and traffic jams during rush hours, Hanoi is a welcoming and safe city, with its old corporations. Every street was once closely linked to a traditional craft that has earned its name as Hang Muoi (salt), the street where they sell salt Hang Bac (silver), that produces and sells jewelry ... The food street is also not to be missed, if only once.

Sa Pa, ideal for hiking


Founded in 1922 in a beautiful valley not far from the Chinese border, Sapa is a former hill station perched at an altitude of 1,600 m. The city is presented as a "wheel" climate, where four seasons can occur over a single day: morning fog, sun afternoon drizzle in the afternoon and cold at night .

The enchanting environment of Sa Pa, however, retained its beauty - wild or domesticated - with many natural wonders such as Thac Bac, Cau May, Ham Rong, and of course the rice paddies, which are offered under the eye. The charm of Sa Pa is also in superb encounters that can make its inhabitants. Tourists can participate in cultural activities and traditional ethnic minorities that inhabit the area.

Mekong Delta, life on the river


The Mekong Delta is famous for its islands dotted with fruit orchards to taste as good and enjoyable to watch, as mangosteens, rambutans, grapefruit, mangoes, apples ... Tourists are invited to discover the life of local people on the floating markets as Cai Be, Cai Rang, Nga Bay Phung Hiep. It would be a shame to miss! Today, although the road is growing rapidly, the floating markets - lively - are still the heart of local life.

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Hanoi with hundreds of handicrafts

Hanoi is also called the "land of hundreds of jobs" because of its many ancient traditional craft villages. They perpetuate the rich cultural and historical values ​​of great originality, factors of choice for the development of tourism in the capital. Hanoi currently has 244 traditional crafts.

A little girl operates a loom in the corner of Ha Dong silk weaving, a traditional craft in Hanoi (Photo by Talkvietnam)

Today, traditional craft villages are a destination of choice for tourists. In addition to their discovery and purchase of their products, they have indeed the opportunity to meet their craftsmen, and even to learn their techniques.

In recent years, the Bat Trang ceramic village, Van Phuc silk, lacquer Thai Ha... have become iconic sites.

According to Tran Xuan Viet, Vice President of Hanoi People's Committee, the development of these villages and their tourism can promote their economic development, and thus improve the living conditions of their inhabitants as to enhance local traditions.

However, their infrastructure does not meet the standards required for the development of Vietnam tourism , as regards, for example, access roads and sanitation. In addition, the release of these villages pollute the water, air and soil of their surroundings that are densely populated. Although most of the villages are small, manufacturing technologies, completely overwhelmed, cause serious pollution.

Faced with this situation, Hanoi strives to develop six of these villages during the 2012-2015 period by investing 126 billion VND. The beneficiaries are the villages of Phu Vinh handicrafts (Chuong My District) and Son Dong (Hoai Duc District), Bat Trang ceramics - Kim Lan (Gia Lam district), Van Phuc silk ( Ha Dong district), and sculpture Du Du (Thanh Oai district).

Similarly, training of staff and promotion of tourism will be made during this period.

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Related article about Hanoi: Strange feeling of hanoi from american blogger.



Strange feeling of Hanoi from American blogger


Sarah, female blogger from Texas, USA who cannot hide his surprise at the strange things that she encountered while living in Vietnam.

If you are prepared to travel to Vietnam, let's take some time to read this interesting articles.
I like cycling around the Hanoi after 2am because there are so many interesting things to explore in this period. First of all, I feel very safe, totally opposed to the American city at night. In Hanoi, I could see the old man and woman drinking tea, a group of boys are playing something on the way…


Hanoi at night quiet and peaceful.

On holidays, the full moon, it’s easy to catch landscape burning fake money on the street. According to the opinion of the Vietnamese, your relatives in stream where gold will get the money to spend.
The money could be in VND, USD, looks a lot like the real thing. Look I see on the bill the words " Bank of Hell " printed on them. Not just burning money, the Vietnamese people burned everything else, from the houses, cars, motorcycles, until Apple 's latest iPhone model.

On the street, I find Vietnamese women dress very sexy. What amazes me is not only the young women and even older ladies like to dress this way. Another common type of dress, casual, it's pajamas.

The peddler  images are very popular in Vietnam. But I still cannot not surprised to see a bike with goldfish in the back. I would love to see them.

Can see a lot of animals on the streets of Hanoi. First, since the dogs, they are usually jog on the sidewalk as if to no one. The chickens roam harvesting paddy in the crowded. The small bird cage hanging in many places. 

Game of " hide and seek " between the police and the dealer is also very strange. Normally, the shops usually tables and chairs spill out sidewalk. When you see the shadow of the police, often at a certain time, everything will collapse in a flash. Many customers have to hold your drink stand on the street confused. As soon as the police absent, everything returned to the same.

Children in Hanoi are often hired to do an odd job : invite customer for the restaurant. They usually stand along the road to greet each to see the car run. If the motorcycle is, when they jump into the middle of the road to block, or keep the vehicle from the rear to the car to stop and restaurants. This is both annoying and funny.

Like many other countries, the Vietnamese love their football. But how to celebrate their victory is not the same one. Whenever the Vietnamese team won an important battle, all the streets in the center will be transformed into a sea of red and motorcycles.

They parade... There are all kinds of different sounds such as car horns, beating the pot or pots or chants " Vietnam Champion ". 

Another passion of the Vietnamese people were singing. Karaoke bars springing up in many places, and when he sings, it seems like everyone will lose all its sense. Not only sing with the volume all the way in the karaoke bar, I find they can sing a carefree while you are typing, when sitting in a car, walking on the street...

The children Viet Nam very stubborn. They usually run around the house to be fed. I came across the scene of her nanny chasing kids around town to spoon feed five five on hand. So that the Vietnamese have invented a high chair fixed to the " little monsters " into a site every time you feed them. This makes life a little easier.

Vietnam market, there are a lot of strange things, like the bottle of wine contains everything hard to imagine inside as snakes, geckos, insects, roots... There are two fruits that I have never seen the world.
(Afamily)