Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, locates at the heart of the southern part of Viet Nam, between the northern edge of the Mekong Delta and the South Eastern region of volcanic red soil. Being a transformation between the two terrains, Ho Chi Minh City is intertwined with natural forest, vast plains, long coast and hundreds of rivers and canals. The Saigon River winds around the city and connect it with the East Sea.
Duong Lam Ancient Village has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years. One special thing about the village is that most of the buildings here are made of laterite and mud, two materials that are abundant in the area. Laterite is used on house walls, gates, wells, temple walls, and so forth. The mud is taken from ponds. Apart from its historical and tourism values, Duong Lam Ancient Village is an important place for scientists to study resident communities in ancient agriculture.
Van Phuc Silk, Chuong Conical Hat Villages are the two typical traditional handicraft villages in the Red River Delta. Van Phuc Silk has long been an universal byword of luxury, often worn by the well-to-do
But Thap pagoda is one of the most well - known pagodas in Vietnam and renowned for its various valuable ancient objects and statues which are considered to be Vietnamese masterpieces of 17th century wood carving. Dau pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Vietnam. In the beginning, the pagoda was a Buhdist center well known throughout the countryand abroad. At the end of the 4th century, the Cha'n (Zen) Master Vinitaruci gave lectures and the first Vietnamese Buhdist doctrine was produced there.
Huong pagoda, also known as the Perfume Pagoda, is one of the Holy sites of the Buhdist Pilgrim in Vietnam. The scenic landscape with its high mountains, deep forests and streams harmoniously intermingle with rice paddies fields. Many Vietnamese visit the Perfume Pagoda to ask Buddha for happiness and good luck, as well as to immerse themselves in the beauties of the nature.
Traditional handicraft villages are famous for its handicraft products and provide a way to experience the living culture of the Country. Visiting these areas, tourists can buy unique souvenirs and learn how the local people make these products.
Cuc Phuong National Park is about 120 km southwest of Hanoi. Cuc Phuong is the biggest and most diverse National Park in Vietnam with a huge variety of rare fauna and flora in a forest on mountain of limestone. The Park covers an area of 22000 ha, three quarter of which are limestone mountain, averagely 300 to 600 above sea level. The climate is characterized as cool and tropical with the average temperature during the year is 24 degree C.
Situated on the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh separates the North and the Central Vietnam by Tam Diep Mountain Range. Ninh Binh owns beautiful Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Dich Long, Hoa Son, Tien caves, Van Trinh Grotto and other special places. Phat Diem Cathedral is a solemn and interesting architectural complex, reflecting the skilful and excellent stone carving art of the Vietnamese workers.
Mai Chau is an area in Hoa Binh province, an area full of mountains and home of many hilltribes . Joining this trip, you will be taken by the breathtaking natural beauty along the way. Take this opportunity to discover up close the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains, and the lifestyle of the beautiful people of the Thai hill tribe who inhabit this serene valley.
Tam Coc - Bich Dong in Ninh Binh is often known as "Halong Bay on the land". It is wonderful to see the limestone karst formations rising from the emerald green rice paddies. This tour will give you the experience of cycling in a beautiful rural area.