Showing posts with label VIETNAM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VIETNAM. Show all posts

Monday, April 2, 2007

Which town in Vietnam is called an "Ancient Town"?



Not far away from Danang (30km), originally known as Faifo Hoi An town is small and peaceful, the kind of place where you may get stuck for a few days, whether it is intentional or not.

In the past, Hoi An has been used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and the large remaining Chinese community where all sorts of produce and wares were traded. Remnants of these past traders' influences can still be seen lining the streets of Hoi An: private houses, family chapels, community halls, communal houses etc...

Hoi An is full of shops selling artwork, from lifelike memorial family portraits, to stylized images of Hoi An houses and streets. Tourists are being lured into the markets to buy silk and have quality garments tailor made.

Golden Sand Resort is a 5star establishment, with a modern deluxe lifestyle and a total of 212 rooms, managed by Swiss-Belhotel Group. Located on tranquil Cua Dai beach, on the southern end of Hoi An Bay. 10mins drive from Hoi An city and the World Heritage Site of Hoi An Town.

Come down to Hoi An for a nice getaway vacation with your love ones and family and enjoy this peaceful, lovely town and resort by the beach.



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Sunday, April 1, 2007

Do you know where is Da Lat or Le Petit Paris?

Da Lat is located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam. Known unofficially and somewhat romantically, as "The City of Eternal Spring" or by the other nickname "Le Petit Paris". A scaled down version of Eiffel Tower emerging from the city centre adds a certain Parisian feel, however it is the natural beauty of Xuan Huong Lake and the numerous examples of European inspired architecture and wide city streets that are really the centerpiece of this gorgeously romantic and seductive city of 185,000 inhabitants.

The mountainous terrain of Dalat gives way to a perpetual spring like climate, averaging an annual 24 degrees Celsius in day time and even milder conditions during the evenings. During the wetter season of April - October, the city and surrounding forested areas are shrouded in mists - a striking contrast against the backdrop of normal vietnamese life.

One of the hotel chain which i'm gonna review today wil have to be Novotel-Dalat , a four star property, part of the Accor hotels chain. Boasts a total number of 144 rooms including 12 executive suites with the other must have amenities are all listed in the website of this hotel. Experience a taste of 1950s - style French brasserie at "Cafe de la Poste". Traditional French cuisine are prepared daily, showcasing fresh produce of Dalat market.

Many other activities awaits you at this hotel, Supervised horse riding, horse drawn carriage rides, canyoning, trekking, fun tours, cable car rides, historical train rides or cooking classes and many more, check with their friendly Guest Services Counter for families visiting with children.

You can visit this place Dalat by the following means of transportation:
~ By road, 308km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City or
~ By air, Lien Khuong Airport is 30km south of Dalat.



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