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Destination in the North

Destinations in the North of Vietnam include Hanoi, Halong, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau (Hoa Binh), Dien Bien. Most of them are the best destinations for traveller when visiting Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay ??? a magnificent magical destination

Ha Long Bay ??? a magnificent magical destination Ha Long Bay is said to be a magic land of natural sea bay beauty, attracting more and more tourists ever since UNESCO???s recognition of its nature!  Location & Climate Halong Bay is located in the Northeast of Vietnam, belonging to Ha Long city, Quang Ninh Province, in the Gulf of Tonkin. On the world map, it has borders to China in the North and adjacent to the East Sea in the East . The Bay has a medium size of 1,553 square kilometers. It is accomodation of many fishing communities, including the 4 communes of Cua Van, Cong Tau, Vong Vieng and Ba Hang with a population of more than 1,600 people. The residents live on floating houses and boats, making their own lives by fishing and aquaculture. The bay is a sea islands in tropical wet with 2 seasons: hot and moist summer, dry and cold winter. Average temperature is from 15??C- 25??C. Annual rainfall is between 2,000mm and 2,200mm. Halong Bay has the typical diurnal tide system (tide amplitude ranges from 3.5-4m). The salinity is from 31 to 34.5MT in dry season and lower in rainy season. Read more >>
 

Sapa, the fanciful town in fog

Sapa, the fanciful town in fog ???Well, Sapa brings in peace in a fine, rugged scenery and cultural diversity??? a very sweet time for us!??? remarked a young couple after their honeymoon in Sa Pa.   Location Sa Pa District is located in Lao Cai Province, north-west Vietnam, and 350 km north-west of Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity. French used to consider Sapa as Summer Capital of Northern Vietnam in the early decades of the 20th century. Its naturally gifted beauty keeps attracting more and more people to spend their vacation there since then. Particularly, the place is the foremost choice for honeymoon couples! Read more >>
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