Tam Coc is one of the well-known Vietnam travel destinations situated near the city Ninh Bihn of northern Vietnam. Tam Coc, which literally means three caves, is one among the best 21 tourist destinations of Vietnam. The area is situated in the Red River Delta, where half of it is a plain and the other half are groups of mountains. The place has amazing natural beauty with a nice landscape of the countryside. Among all other Vietnam travel destinations, the place is the one getting more good reviews in the recent years.
It is advisable that you pay a visit to the place while you are on tour in Vietnam. If you avail a tour to the place, here are the things that you will most likely experience. First, would be the temple of Hoa Lu. This is a small valley surrounded cliffs of limestone formations. There is a historic tomb in one of the cliffs that a tourist can climb to visit. The tomb was built into a solid rock and to reach it, you may have to climb several flights of stairs. The effort will be worth it because you can learn many things from the tomb and you will get to see picture perfect sceneries.
After that, the next destination is Tam Coc, one of the famous Vietnam travel destinations. Here you can enjoy a boat ride along a Halong Bay like scenery. From the boat ride, you will be able to enjoy a scene of rice paddy fields neatly lined up below limestone cliffs. The boat ride will also take you through a cave, which is something spectacular because the boat will be passing under in one of the big limestone cliffs wherein the river flows. You might notice in your both ride the most of the people paddling boats are women. This is because it has been a custom in the place to let women do the boat paddling. The rowboats are just small and can only accommodate two passengers. You can also participate with the paddling if you want to have an experience of it.
You will also meet some residents on their boats selling souvenirs to tourist that pass by. With the accommodating attitude of the local people of Tam Coc and the picturesque sceneries, the place is truly one of the best Vietnam travel destinations. After the boat ride, you can take a small walk around the simple town to learn and see various cultures the place has. Thus, you might want to include Tam Coc in your must see places if you are planning on a visit in Vietnam.
You can also visit other Vietnam travel destinations like the Mekong Delta. It is also advisable to try the local delicacies of Vietnam. This is because the country really has some tasty cuisines that can give you strength to burn throughout the day of your tour. In addition, Vietnam foods are known as the healthy foods. In fact, it was nominated for the world’s healthiest food recently.
By: Andynguyen
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Tam Coc is one of the well-known Vietnam travel destinations situated near the city Ninh Bihn of northern Vietnam. Tam Coc, which literally means thre
January 30th, 2010Discover Vietnam devote this Vacation to what it worth
January 30th, 2010Vietnam is a better and a peaceful country located in South East Asia, which is admired by most travel for vacations. Having a long coastline from North till South and many of highlands and mountains, it has got both mountains and see attractions. It has got area of around 331,688 square km with the population of around 84 million people. The Vietnam a much densely- populated country.
Hanoi is the capital and one of two biggest cities of the country and is said to be the heart of beautiful Vietnam. It is situated in Red River Delta at North of the Vietnam and is economic centre of complete delta. It is a cultured city having many heritages, old houses and streets. Even in current times, when globalization is much famous and the Hanoi is determined immensely by such trend, the heritage and much old aspect could not be lost and are still significant and memorable segments of this city.
The much famous city Hue is situating in the middle of Vietnam. During the times of Feudal system, it was the capital of Vietnam. There are many old temples and places in Hue that date back to many centuries ago. It is also known for many types of exclusive foods that are normally much spicy and hot.
The biggest city of the Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh that is situated in Mekong River Delta, in South Vietnam. It was known as Saigon previously and this name is still used. It is a young city having much potential economically. Many of foreign companies have invested in the Ho Chi Minh City. When approaching the Saigon, you simply will get attracted towards shopping. It has got many shopping centres and the open markets, where you can get a vast variety of products at low prices. While passing time during the Vietnam vacations in Ho Chi Minh City, you must visit the Ben Than market which is symbol of this alive city. You can get many conventional as well as modern items for which you can bargain on the desired prices.
Besides the above mentioned cities, there are much more other beautiful towns and cities having many attractions, which you can enjoy during your Vietnam Vacations. You can take pleasure from beautiful beaches of Nha Trang or Vung Tau city, dense and evergreen mountains and the peaceful lakes having European pine forests at Da Lat, magnificent waterfalls in the Cao Bang and mystifying caves at Ha Long. Same are the reason which makes many people to pass their Vacations in Vietnam.
By: HopViet Travel
Vietnam: A Natural Gift of God, Let Us Tour Vietnam
January 27th, 2010After a long schedule of tiresome work of many months, where will you like to roam? Will you like to go in the jungles of stones or in the lap of nature? Certainly in the lap of nature, I think. Then there is a place on the earth called paradise and it is the Vietnam. I will suggest you to tour Vietnam for getting real peace of mind. The Vietnam War is the now thing of past and it is no longer a matter of hesitation. Vietnam, situated in the beautiful locations of South East Asia is still well known for its rich culture with no effect of the prying world.
Vietnam tour may be a pleasing experience for you as you have the chance to roam in majestic hills with white clouds on them. You get the chance to hear the music of chirping birds which you never have heard in your cities. You will enjoy the chorus of swinging trees with the direction of cool winds. You will have a chance to see blue sea water that is dashing off the coast. What more will you like to see?
In your Vietnam tour you should not expect to see the huge buildings like in the western countries. In Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam also you will experience the real tranquilly and innocent charm. This is the second largest city of this country. Where can you find this kind of peace in the big cities of western developed countries, where all the people are competing with one another to get richer and stronger?
In your Vietnam tour you should include the site seeing of North Vietnam and Deltas of Red River. You may also enjoy trekking in Mai Chau while in Vietnam. During your Vietnam Tour, you will come to know that how peaceful and charming life can be, without these high-tech gadgets. You will question yourself that why we are so accustomed of these gadgets, high society parties and shopping malls. Why we have lost real peace of mind?
Yes, this is true. In your Vietnam tour you will explore the really natural innocence of people. You will see the beauty of villages that is natural and needs no make ups. You will see that how simple, charming and peaceful life is there in the beautiful villages of Vietnam. In your Vietnam wild life tour, you may not resist yourself from enjoying the deep sea diving and fishing. How much time has passed when you relished the fresh roasted fish?
I think by now, you may have made your mind for Vietnam tour. Here is a package for you that will ease your tour and make it memorable. Besides all the beauties of Vietnam tour this package includes the visits to ancient temples, sacred pagodas and imperial architecture of Vietnam. So what are you waiting for? Let us fix your date for your Vietnam tour. You can’t expect better deal than this.
By: HopViet Travel
