Cuttlefish Hotpot

Just 92 km from Nha Trang, Dai Lanh is a district that can be easily accessed by car.  

You will be amazed by how delicious and inexpensive the local hotpot is. There are so many types of hotpot that you will never get bored of eating cuttlefish all day long. The price is also surprisingly cheap.

There are several types of cuttlefish in Dai Lanh, but people only use certain types to make the hotpot. Cuttlefish must be fresh when cooking this dish; they must have a good size and special flavor. Because all the ingredients are chosen for their particular qualities, every hotpot is distinctively delicious. Its fragrance and taste are so unique that it always stands out among similar dishes from other parts of the country. The Cuttlefish hotpot tastes best when seasoned with fresh chili and herbs, parsley, and basil.

Vietnam travel: Mu Cang Chai, astonishing destination for tourism

The magnificent scenery and breathtaking beauty of Khau Pha mountain pass or Mo fall and the delightful flavour of Can wine in the mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai northern province may make it one of the most exquisite sites in the nation. 

Located to the west of Yen Bai and some 1,000 meters above sea level, it is an inspirational destination for tourists, researchers and photographers.

Mu Cang Chai features enchanting scenery and gracious people whose way of life is so startlingly different than most in our world; it is endearing and lovely to visit such a beautiful, majestic landscape with kind people.
The place is well known for awe-inspiring terraced fields which have drawn domestic and international tourists. The fields are visible from virtually everywhere in the district, covering an area of over 2,200ha. The 500ha of fields surrounding the villages in Che Cu Na, La Pan Tan and De Xu Phinh communes were recognised as national heritage sites in 2007 by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
The district is also home to the mighty Pung Luong peak, the second highest peak of the Indochina roof, and the 32km long Khau Pha mountain pass, one of the four most renowned passes in Viet Nam. Meanwhile the Mo Waterfall, which is 3,000-metre high, is described as being as smooth as a lady’s hair.
Mu Cang Chai is famous for its rich traditional cultural art values such as its traditional dances, dishes and Sai San festival with H’Mong couples. The district is among a few areas where local cuisine, festivals and songs and dances are kept almost unchanged through the years. 

Provincial authorities have introduced active and effective measures with the aim of bolstering the local tourism sector.
According to Tran Quang Vinh, Deputy Director of the Yen Bai province investment consultation and promotion centre, provincial authorities are calling for investors to develop local tourism and services, including consolidating infrastructure and service development.
The province is focusing on synchronously implementing policies of investment climate improvement and enterprise support through the action programme on improving the locality’s ranking on the competitive index (PCI).

Source: VNA

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Vietnam travel: Mui Ne Sand Dune, top 11 most ideal sand-boarding destinations in the world, Wonderslist,

(TITC) - The vast sand dunes stretching endlessly is the ideal condition to develop sand-boarding. Sand-boarding is quite similar with snowboarding and increasingly attracting tourists worldwide. Recently, the website Wonderslist (US) has announced the top 11 most ideal sand-boarding destinations in the world, of which Mui Ne Sand Dune of Viet Nam is ranked 2nd. 

Belonging to Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, 22km to the north-east of the city centre, Mui Ne has charming beach with blue water and unique beautiful sand dune in Viet Nam.

Mui Ne Sand Dune was an old iron mine formed hundreds of years ago, spreading over an area of ​​50ha. The sand in Mui Ne has many colors such as yellow, white, gray, ivory, pink, red, black... Mui Ne Sand Dune is also known as the Flying Sand Dune because the sand dune’s shape changes every hour. This is the result of winding and eroding the thin upper sand layer. Mui Ne Sand Dune is the infinite source for many artists and professional photographers to capture stunning images of sand.

In order to develop Mui Ne tourism, Binh Thuan Province licensed to construct golf courses and resorts at the same time plan trees in the sand dune to create beautiful landscapes and contribute to reducing mobility of sand. In addition, Mui Ne also develops various types of sports tourism such as sand-boarding, motor racing, terrain car racing on sand...

The most ideal time to visit Mui Ne Sand Dune is from 5h00 to 8h00 because sand is still cool in this time.

Apart from Mui Ne, the list of the most ideal sand-boarding also consists of Duna Grande (Peru); Tattori, Chiba and Shimoda (Japan); Lucky Bay (Australia); Cerro Negro volcano active (Nicaragua); Cerro Iman, Valle de la muerte, Cerro Dragon, Medanoso, Punta de Choros (Chile); desert in Dubai (United Arab Emirates); Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay (Namibia); Sandmaster (US); Hirschau (Germany); Great Sand Sea near Siwa (Egypt).

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Vietnam tourism : Danang marine tourism season 2015 begins

The 2015 Danang tourism season was kicked off on April 25 at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra Peninsula in Danang to promote the city as a safe, friendly and attractive destination among tourists.

The programme is to introduce new facilities and tourism services for this year’s sea tourism season, promote the image of Son Tra Peninsula alongside local beaches and call for the community’s joint action to protect environment.

Visitors are able to enjoy a wide range of events including beach sports, international rescue manoeuvre, beach camping, flahsmobs, and traditional coastal challenges, such as underwater tug of war, fishing-net making and fish carrying. 

A music concert and about 80 booths selling food and souvenirs will be also organised to serve tourist alongside a photo exhibition capturing moments of the city and a Vespa and Lambretta scooters show. 

Tours to explore Son Tra Peninsula take place daily, comprising a number of exciting activities, such as Jeep tour around the peninsula, fishing with fishermen, scuba diving to see coral reefs and cruising together with cycle racing and fun flying paragliding. 

The week-long programme runs through May 2 on the sidelines of Danang International Fireworks Competition 2015.

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Vietnam tourism:Sunset cruise sheds different light on magical Hoi An

Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years. 

A new tour capitalises on the river that winds through a town once one of the busiest ports in East and Southeast Asia.

The cruise is on an old fishing boat that has been modified and fitted out with cushioned seats and a bed room for overnight stays.

A small cooking area provides tasty snacks for tourists as they bask in the fading rays of the sun.

Pham Vu Dung, manager of Rose Travel Service Company, said he develops the tour for tourists who want to see all the usual places – pagodas, old houses and craft villages.

"We found that tourists enjoy something new," he said. "It's a very new programme and complements tours to rice farms, trips on buffalo carts and cooking classes in the town. Hoi An is attractive, so I design trips to take advantage of the district's natural assets. "

Tour operator Nguyen Dinh Khoi said the river cruise usually starts at 3pm and lasts until after sunset. To catch the converted fishing boat, tourists are taken to the Nguyen Hoang Wharf near Vinh Hung resort by Jeeps from the American War.

The cruise, which is perfect for a group of four to six people, provides an insight into the way Asians still cling to river banks and use the streams as markets and highways.

Fishing and farming are the most popular trades for those in villages on the banks. Fishing nets are set along the river, showing that rivers are still a primary source of food, Khoi said.

The tour also takes visitors to fish markets at the ports of Duy Hai and Cua Dai, he said.

The cruise also carries kayaks and bikes for those who want to explore further.

Tourists can take a bike ride to visit the 400-year-old Tra Nhieu port, once a port for junks sailing along the river. When the junks were replaced with larger vessels, the port became too small and closed.

Visitors can also see the mat making village of Dong Binh or another totally involved in weaving nets.

The boat cruises slowly along the river waiting for the sun to highlight an image of the ancient town. Those on board slip into mojito cocktails, beers and snacks.

The tour operator also has a floating bar to serve kayakers mid-stream. Made from a converted coracle, it carries food and drinks.

Tourists love it, said Vu Xuan Hao, a tour guide. They can also use kayaks to release lanterns in the Hoai River on full-moon day. Locals and visitors alike flock to the river for the ancient night festival, Hao added.

Another option is to have a feast on a farm at the village of Cam Chau, 4km from Hoi An's Old Quarter. The village is accessible by car, motorbike and bicycle on the road to Cua Dai beach.

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Vietnam tourism:“Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” – “Together we protect blue ocean”

(TITC) - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment coordinates with relevant ministries and local authorities to hold “Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” which will take place from June 1 - 8 in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8).

“Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” is organized with responsive activities launched nationwide, especially in 28 coastal cities and provinces with theme “Together we protect blue ocean” in accordance with the theme of World Environment Day 2013-2014 “Together we have power to protect the ocean”.

In the framework of this celebration, many national level activities and events will be organized in Hai Phong City on June 6-7 such as: 6th Forum on “Viet Nam’s Sea brand with international integration” organized in Hai Au hotel, Do Son District on June 6, 2014; A meeting to celebrate World Ocean Day and “Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” at Do Son beach which will be live broadcast on June 7, 2014; and Launching Ceremony of young volunteers to clean environment at beaches and bike parade at Do Son beach.

“Viet Nam Sea and Island Week 2014” is an event of national and international significance contributing to the sustainable development and protection of sovereignty of Viet Nam’s waters and islands and calling for solidarity in protecting ocean through suitable activities: Cleaning beach and coastal ecology; Launching cultural – social movements to change awareness and habit of community in environment protection; hanging banners, posters on main streets, work offices, etc.

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