Kiến thức Lâm sàng cho Điều dưỡng viên khi thi tuyển công chức

Mở rộng mạng lưới quan hệ.
Những mối quan hệ tốt ngoài xã hội là một trong những yếu tố quan trọng trong sự thành công của mỗi người, học văn bằng 2 chính là cơ hội tốt để bạn gặp gỡ nhiều người ở những lĩnh vực khác nhau, ở các vị trí khác nhau có chung niềm đam mê học tập. Những người bạn học cũng chính là nguồn đối tác, khách hàng tin cậy mà bạn có thể “khai thác”. Đặc biệt hơn cả, họ có thể là những người thầy sẵn sàng soi đường chỉ lối cho sự nghiệp của bạn. Bằng đại học tại chức có học được văn bằng 2 cao đẳng Dược Hà Nội không?

Kiến thức Lâm sàng cho Điều dưỡng viên khi thi tuyển công chức

Tình huống 18: Điều dưỡng viên hướng dẫn chế độ dinh dưỡng cho bệnh nhân viêm dạ dày?

Bệnh nhân cần ăn đúng bữa, hạn chế thức ăn chua cay, nhiều gia vị, hạn chế rượu bia, khám nội soi điều trị.

Điều dưỡng viên cần có kiến thức chuyên môn để tư vấn cho bệnh nhân

Điều dưỡng viên cần có kiến thức chuyên môn để tư vấn cho bệnh nhân

Tình huống 19: Điều dưỡng viên hướng dẫn chế độ dinh dưỡng cho bệnh nhân mắc bệnh trĩ?

Bệnh nhân cần ăn nhiều chất xơ, uống nước thường xuyên, tăng vận động, tránh ngồi hoặc đứng lâu. Nếu đi ra máu nhiều, khám điều trị Nội hoặc Ngoại tiêu hóa. http://caodangyduochanoi.edu.vn/tuyen-sinh-cao-dang-y-duoc-ha-noi/

Cách xử lý tình huống thường gặp ngoài Lâm sàng cho Điều dưỡng viên

Tình huống 14: Người nhà bệnh nhân ý kiến vì không được quan tâm đúng mưc> Số lượng bệnh nhân quá đông, đặc biệt ở các khoa chủ chốt như khoa Cấp cứu, Khoa khám bệnh,…khiến Điều dưỡng viên không thể quan tâm hết được tất cả các người bệnh, nên rất dễ dẫn đến tình trạng trên. Để xử trí hiệu quả, Điều dưỡng viên cần giải thích cho người nhà người bệnh hiểu thứ tự ưu tiên với những trường hợp nguy kịch.

Tình huống 15: Bệnh nhân không có giấy chuyển tuyến nhưng vẫn muốn được hưởng bảo hiểm đúng tuyến, Điều dưỡng viên cần kết hợp với nhân viên Bảo hiểm để giải thích cho bệnh nhân hiểu về vấn đề này.

Cơ hội việc làm rộng mở khi theo học ngành Điều dưỡng

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Cơ hội việc làm rộng mở khi theo học ngành Điều dưỡng

Là một trong những ngành thuộc top 5 ngành học đáng học nhất trong tương lai, ngành Điều dưỡng chính là ngành có thể giúp cử nhân Đại học, Cao đẳng cắt đứt được vòng xoáy thất nghiệp, chương trình học Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng giúp cho những ai đã từng chọn nhầm nghề và đang rơi vào tình trạng thất nghiệp thoát khỏi tình trạng này một cách nhanh chóng. trường cao đẳng điều dưỡng hà nội

Thống kê của Hội Điều dưỡng Việt Nam, hiện nay số lượng Điều dưỡng viên/ Bác sĩ ở nước ta chỉ đạt khoảng 1,5 đến 1,7 Điều dưỡng viên /1 Bác sĩ mà theo tổ chức Y tế thế giới khuyến cáo con số này phải đạt từ 4 đến 5 Điều dưỡng / Bác sĩ. Tại các bệnh viện, cơ sở y tế, trung tâm y tế và đều có sự thiếu hụt nguồn nhân lực ngành Điều dưỡng rất lớn. Chính điều này đã mở ra rất nhiều cơ hội việc làm cho sinh viên theo học Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng, Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng, Liên thông Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng…

Công việc chính của Kỹ thuật viên sau khi học Cao đẳng vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng, Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng, Liên thông Cao đẳng vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng,…bao gồm:

Thực hiện các kỹ thuật khám, lượng giá vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng, các kỹ thuật vật lý trị liệu thông thường và chuyên sâu cho bệnh nhân của mình.

Lập kế hoạch, phác thảo điều trị chuyên sâu bằng vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng và tiên lượng khả năng phục hồi trên từng trường hợp người bệnh cụ thể.

Phối hợp với các Kỹ thuật viên khác tham gia vào quá trình nghiên cứu và đề xuất những giải pháp vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng phù hợp cho người bệnh, tiến hành công việc theo nhóm để đạt hiệu quả công việc tốt nhất.

Sử dụng thành thạo các trang thiết bị của chuyên ngành vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng. Tham gia công tác nghiên cứu khoa học, nâng cao tay nghề chuyên môn nghiệp vụ, cập nhật những vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng mới nhất để áp dụng cho bệnh nhân của mình.

Triển vọng tương lai ngành Điều dưỡng

Triển vọng tương lai ngành Điều dưỡng
Chất lượng cuộc sống của người dân là điều mà mọi quốc gia đều phải hướng tới và đặc biệt quan tâm vì vậy vai trò của Điều dưỡng viên ngày càng trở nên quan trọng. Trong dự báo 10 xu thế ngành nghề năm 2015 của tạp chí Entrepreneur (Mỹ), ngành chăm sóc trẻ em và người lớn tuổi vốn dĩ đã mạnh, sắp tới sẽ còn mạnh hơn bởi nhóm đối tượng khách hàng ngày càng đông. Ngành Dược xét tuyển tổ hợp môn nào

Tại Việt Nam Ngành Điều dưỡng đã trở thành một ngành độc lập vì vậy Điều dưỡng viên đang dần khẳng định mình và giữ vai trò không thể thay thế trong nền Y tế. Trước thực trạng nhu cầu chăm sóc sức khỏe của người dân ngày càng tăng cao thì cơ hội nghề nghiệp cho những ai theo ngành này lại càng mở rộng.

Những lợi thế khi học Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng

Trước thực trạng hàng năm có hàng nghìn cử nhân Đại học thất nghiệp càng minh chứng rõ hơn cho câu nói “Đại học không phải là con đường duy nhất dẫn đến thành công”. Qua đây ta cũng có thể thấy vấn đề bằng cấp đã không còn quá quan trọng với những nhà tuyển dụng. Với những bạn học Cao đẳng, Đại học chọn sai nghề hoặc chưa tìm được công việc theo đúng ngành học của mình thì học văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng chính là sự lựa chọn thông minh và đúng đắn, không chỉ bởi những tiềm năng to lớn của ngành nghề này trong tương lai mà hệ học này cũng đem lại cho người học rất nhiều lợi thế. điểm chuẩn cao đẳng y hà nội 2018

Thời gian theo học linh hoạt: Bạn có thể đăng ký học ngào giờ hành chính (Các buổi tối từ thứ 2 – thứ 6) hoặc vào cuối tuần, với thời gian linh hoạt như vậy sẽ tạo điều kiện cho bạn có thể vừa học vừa làm

Được xuất khẩu lao động sang Đức, Nhật và có thu nhập cao

Nghề Điều dưỡng viên đem lại nguồn thu nhập không quá cao nhưng lại có tính ổn định, không gặp phải những rủi ro đến từ đầu cơ hay chứng khoán. Do vậy, ngành nghề này sẽ rất thích hợp với những ai muốn theo đuổi một cuộc sống giản dị, hạnh phúc.

Tuy nhiên nói như vậy, không có nghĩa nghề điều dưỡng không kiếm được nhiều tiền. Trong những năm gần đây nước ta xuất hiện một hướng đi mới cho nghề Điều dưỡng đó chính là xuất khẩu lao động Điều dưỡng viên. Rất nhiều các quốc gia phát triển trên thế giới như Nhật, Anh, Đức, Úc, Nhật Bản, … có nhu cầu tuyển dụng những điều dưỡng viên người Việt Nam và những sinh viên tốt nghiệp Cao đẳng Y Dược ngành Điều dưỡng đều có cơ hội làm việc bên các nước này. Với mức lương 1000 – 3000 USD (mức thu nhập không hề nhỏ) đây là động lực rất lớn cho những ai đang theo học Điều dưỡng cố gắng từng ngày.​

Những lý do nên học Dược sĩ

Những lý do nên học Dược sĩ

Ngành Dược là ngành có cơ hội tìm việc cao

Theo số liệu thống kê của Cục Quản lý Dược tại Hội nghị trực tuyến ngành Dược toàn quốc diễn ra ngày 26 -3 tại Hà Nội, tỷ lệ Dược sĩ ở nước ta mới chỉ đạt 1,19 Dược sĩ/10.000 dân. Không chỉ thiếu, các Dược sĩ chủ yếu tập trung ở hai thành phố lớn là Hà Nội và TP.HCM và một số tỉnh có thị trường Dược phát triển. Qua đó, chúng ta có thể thấy nguồn nhân lực ngành Dược tại Việt Nam hiện nay và tương lai 5-10 năm nữa thiếu rất nhiều. Do đó, hầu hết các bạn học ngành Dược ra trường đều nhanh chóng tìm được việc làm đúng chuyên môn. Tất nhiên, với điều kiện là bạn phải thực sự có kiến thức, năng lực, trình độ thực sự, chứ không phải chỉ là “trình độ trên giấy tờ”. Học phí cao đẳng Dược Hà Nội năm 2017 là bao nhiêu?

Nỗi khổ của những người làm ngành Dược

Chỉ những bạn sinh viên và những người làm trong ngành nghề này mới biết ngành Dược sướng hay khổ?. Ai cũng nghĩ rằng học y Dược sướng lắm, học y Dược sau này nhiều tiền lắm. Nhưng có mấy ai hiểu được nỗi niềm của những người trong nghề.

Không giống như những ngành nghề khác, có thể trong suốt những quãng thời gian sau khi ra trường các bạn sẽ làm những công việc trên sổ sách, giấy tờ. Nhưng với các bạn học ngành Y Dược, điều dưỡng lại khác khi công việc của các bạn ấy ngoài vận dụng đầu óc các bạn còn phải hoạt động chân tay khá là nhiều. Không khó bắt gặp trong bệnh viện các giáo sư, giám đốc thậm chí là những lãnh đạo cấp cao trong các phòng cấp cứu và phẫu thuật. Những lãnh đạo cấp cao đã vậy thì những dược sĩ và nhân viên ngành điều dưỡng tránh sao được những công việc chân tay. Ngoài ra, thời gian làm việc của các nhân viên ngành y dược trên lí thuyết là cố định chia theo ca nhưng trên thực tế thì bác sĩ với điều dưỡng viên không tránh khỏi việc tăng ca. Điểm chuẩn cao đẳng Y Dược Hà Nội năm 2017 là bao nhiêu?

Thủ tục xin cấp Giấy chứng nhận đủ điều kiện thành lập nhà thuốc

– Đơn đề nghị cấp Giấy chứng nhận đủ điều kiện hành nghề Dược;
– Bản sao y Chứng chỉ hành nghề phù hợp với hình thức đăng ký kinh doanh. Bản sao y Giấy chứng nhận đăng ký kinh doanh;
– Điều lệ doanh nghiệp (trừ doanh nghiệp tư nhân);
– Bản kê khai danh sách nhân sự, trang thiết bị chuyên môn, cơ sở vật chất kỹ thuật;
– Bản cam kết thực hiện đúng quy định của pháp luật về giá;
– Đối với bệnh viện, cơ sở khám chữa bệnh có vốn đầu tư nước ngoài phải có Điều lệ tổ chức và phương án hoạt động;
– Đối với đại lý bán thuốc cho doanh nghiệp kinh doanh thuốc, đại lý bán vắc xin, sinh phẩm y tế cho doanh nghiệp sản xuất vắc xin, sinh phẩm y tế phải nộp thêm bản sao hợp pháp Hợp đồng đại lý giữa doanh nghiệp mở đại lý và người đứng đầu của đại lý;

Thẩm quyền cấp Giấy chứng nhận đủ điều kiện kinh doanh thuốc được quy định như sau:
– Sở Y tế
– Bộ Y tế (đối với cơ sở sản xuất thuốc, làm dịch vụ bảo quản thuốc, làm dịch vụ kiểm nghiệm thuốc)

Top places in south Asia

Pai

If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of this country, Pai is the first destination to trek. You can explore the different nature entirely here and watch the famed Thai hospitality and cooking. tours in Cambodia

Morning in Pai

This small town in Mae Hong Son province is an ideal place for backpackers and hippies with its development of a reputation as a mecca. After visiting waterfalls, temples and impressive Pai canyon all day long, stay at night to walk free around the street and get into the night market, taste some local foods with the cheerful air. Lost in crowded town maybe an amazing feeling for you. LUANG PRABANG’S FOOD SCENE

Kalaw

If you want to trek a popular places, you should come to Kalaw which is one of the top trekking places in Burma. This is an old British hill which contains many things to explore, especially the little town of Kalaw. You will see the Nepali Gurkhas, Muslims and Hindus people here because they came here during the British period to build the railway and roads.

It’s easy to get there and relax with fresh air, calm atmosphere, the green background surrounding the hills. Fortunately, you can stay there overnight to discover more incredible sightseeings without prior permission.

Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake

Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake is a unique lake in Banlung, Cambodia to discover. It’s is in the center of a mountain which was formed many centuries ago from a volcano crater. The setting is incredible with beautiful landscape and fresh water. You can take a short time to relax and swim there. Just be careful and wear safety jacket because it’s rather deep. There are no more things to explore but you still need a guide can lead you to the remote areas.

1. Luang Nam Tha

Imaging you will be in the wild life with the fresh air and green around. Wandering and collecting unknown food from the forest, experience a day with local woodsmen and imitating their songs. If you want to have a chance to understand this feeling, you should prepare to trek Luang Namtha, Laos which is one of top point for hill tribe trek places in Laos.

Luang Namtha

You can get there by plane, boat and even road. Take a trip on the last wild rivers in Southeast Asia, Nam Tha River, is the best things to do here. You can enjoy the tranquility of the jungle far from any ‘civilization’. You will have an adventure to discover a compact and fairly pleasant little town while short on jaw dropping sights. There are the "old" or original town near the airport and the "new" or replacement town to the north.

Ly Bang Phuong coffee

This is a acoustic coffee because it also has acoustic night beside the coffee. Ly Bang Phuong is named after grandfather of its owner, Le Cat Tien. If you want to listen to the unique music, you should come here. Sometimes, you will have a chance to meet Le Cat Trong Ly, a famous singer in Vietnam as well as the younger sister of the owner. They will show you many fantastic performances.

Hanoi-Da Nang - Hoi An - Saigon

Da Nang

Claimed to be the third largest city in Vietnam, it does not mean that all beaches in Da Nang are anything to be experienced. China Beach - also called as Non Nuoc Beach – is exactly an ideal place to visit; this rapidly spanning beach resort used to be made use as a relaxation spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam War, and now plays an important role in the major hotel chains and the first spa inclusive hotel of Asia – the Fusion Maia. Indochina holidays Vietnam

Paramount Coffee in Da Nang

Situated at number 100 Bach Dang Street, the Paramount Coffee which is designed with the airy top floor is an ideal place for you to come and watch people, boats and rafts on Han River. For those who love signing as well as watching many attractive adventurous films, the coffee film section is entirely suitable. If you want to admire the breathtaking river’s view while listening to very soft melody, this coffee shop is a perfect choice. Moreover, tourists can also buy a lovely souvenir for their friends in the gift shop at Paramount Coffee. How to get from Danang to Hoian?

Ca Phe Pho Co in Hanoi

Located at number 11 Hang Gai, Hanoi, Ca Phe Pho Co which starts out as a souvenir shop and then turns into someone’s aging home, is a simple café where you can look out over a current of scooter traffic and across Hoan Kiem Lake after you have wound your way up various narrow staircases.

The coffee’s standard and the café areas are infinitesimal and simple with plastic chairs coming with aluminum tables. But what really attracts tourists to come here is the short distance from busy street to coffee table, which takes you on an amazing tour passing by three different worlds.

Café Des Amis in Hoi An

Situated at 52 Bach Dang Street, Hoi An, Café Des Amis attracts thousands of visitors on their trip to Hoi An. The boss of the café Nguyen Manh Kim who is good at many different languages always pleases his guests with his cleverness and willingness. Facing to Hoai River port which is always tumultuous and full of people all the time with sailing boats and people passing by, Des Amis that is not a large coffee shop still has strategic position.

CAFE GAC HOA in Saigon

Situated at number 92 Phạm Ngọc Thạch Street in district 3 and can be accessed from Trung Quyen Street, the “flower cafe” is nestle down a small alley. Unlike many of the smoky cafes in Ho Chi Minh City, the convenient position of this shop above a flower shop ensures the atmosphere here clean and floral. The lovely, wooden three-story cavern-like attic cafe that is handmade and delicate makes tourists feel like being in a rural antique shop. The place definitely has a womanish feel to it. The latte at 54,000 VND / $2.75 has acceptable standard. The coffee shop is much suitable for being a place to relax and chat with friends, rather than work.

Travel to Con Dao

Looking at a map, Con Dao Island looks like a bear rising from the sea to south east of Vietnam. Originally a prison for patriots and revolutionists during the French and American resistance, Con Dao Island sheltered brave revolutionary spirits of the Vietnamese people. More than 22,000 prisoners who dedicated their lives to national independence were incarcerated on the isolated island of Con Dao. South Vietnam travel packages

Location: Con Dao Island is situated in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province

Con Dao was recognized as a nature reserve in 1984 and a national park in 1993. The total protected area of the park is 20,000ha, including 14,000ha of sea and 6,000ha of forest on 14 islands. There is also a buffer zone that is 20,500ha wide. Con Dao National Park encompasses oceanic and coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, coral reefs and sea grasslands. Over 1,300 species of sea animals have been identified here. The park is the most important egg-laying area in Vietnam for sea turtles. The island also has many precious animals, the most important being dugong (called "sea cows" by locals). Between late 1996 and early 1997, officials at the park counted 10 dugong in the sea surrounding the island. With high oceanic biodiversity, Con Dao is classified as one of the areas given optimum priority in the world's system of oceanic reserves. MEKONG EYES CRUISE

The best time to visit Con Dao Island is from March to June, when the sea is calm. Some of those beaches include Dam Trau, Hang Duong and Phi Yen where visitors can relax and enjoy the warm temperature. The ocean around Con Dao Island is a heaven for sea life and the splendid forest cloaks the land. This is ecotourism at its best. Clean, smooth sand banks, blue sea, dolphins jumping and racing after boats, tropical almond trees swinging in a cool sea breeze, peaceful narrow roads, and forest covering most of the island, make Con Dao seem like heaven to visitors from far and wide. Indochina Sails cruise Halong bay

Con Dao is one of the few places in Vietnam that is home to rare dugong, sea turtles, and dolphins, and to varieties of orchids found nowhere else in the country. In addition, the island has large and diverse coral reefs comparable to the most famous ecotourism spots in the region. This peaceful island district has 5,000 people whom nature seems to have created with kind hearted and generous characters and adventurous enough to choose the remote island as their home. Visitors will arrive there to enjoy themselves in an intact natural environment and have a good time with dugong, sea turtles and dolphins playing freely around the island paradise.

Travel to Con Dao

CON DAO PRISON

Con Dao Prison (Vietnamese: Nhà tù Côn Đảo), also Con Son Prison, is a prison on Con Son Island (also known as Con Lon) the largest island of the Con Dao archipelago in Ba Ria – Vung Tau. The prison was built in 1861 by the French colonists to jail those considered especially dangerous to the colonist government. Many of the high ranking leaders of Vietnam were detained here. It is ranked a special historical relic of national importance by the government of Vietnam. The most famous site in this prison is “tiger’s cage”. The prison covers an area of 5,475 square metres, of which the area of cell is 1408 square metres, sunbath room covers 1873 square metres and other space covers 2194 square metres. The prison includes 120 cells. The prison was closed after the country united and just opened for visitors later.

In 1861, the French colonial government established a prison on the island to house political prisoners. In 1954, it was turned over to the South Vietnamese government, who continued to use it for the same purpose. Notable prisoners held at Con Son in the 1930s included Pham Van Dong and Le Duc Tho. Not far from the prison is Hang Duong Cemetery, where some of the prisoners were buried.

HANG DUONG CEMETERY

Hang Duong CemeteryHang Duong Cemetery is a memorial cemetery in Vietnam with the remains of independence fighters and prisoners who died at the Con Dao Prison. The cemetery is situated near the prison on Con Son Island (also known as Con Lon) the largest island of the sixteen islands of the Con Dao archipelago. Many Vietnamese, war veterans and former prisoners travel to the island to pay homage to the fallen at temple shrines and tombs. Many of the graves are unmarked but marked and numbered notable graves include those of Le Hong Phong, Nguyen An Ninh and Vo Thi Sau.

Top Things to do in Con Dao Island

Snorkeling
Con Dao is considered one of the best examples of marine conservation in the country. With over 340 species of coral teeming with a colorful array of marine life, Con Dao supports a high level of biodiversity including over 1,400 marine species. Snorkelling in the turquoise waters around the island gives you a chance to look at the colorful and exotic marine life. South Vietnam tours Packages

Con Dao Historical & Prison Tour
In 1861, the French colonial government built this prison to house political prisoners. Today, you can learn about that grim past at the Con Dao Museum, which was once the colonial governor’s residence. Exhibits also reveal details about the island’s natural and pre-colonial history.

Discover Sea Turtles
Con Dao is the only place in Vietnam where sea turtles come to nest and enjoy full National Park protection. From May to October every year, Green and Hawksbill turtles come to nest around one of thirteen beaches. During this period, female turtles come up on the beach at high tide during the night. It takes an exhausting two to three hours for the female to dig, lay and cover her nest before returning to the ocean. Paradise Cruise in Halong bay

Hiking in Tropical Rainforest
Venture into the rainforest behind the town and climb 260 metres above sea level to So Ray Plantation, where you might be lucky enough to spot rare species such as the Con Dao Long Tailed Macaque and playful Con Dao Giant Black Squirrel. Adventurous travelers can keep hiking through the less-traveled north side of Con Dao. BASSAC CRUISE

Rest at stunning Ong Dung Bay.
Trekking to the Lighthouse
A 30 minute ride by speedboat brings you to the beautiful island of Bay Canh, where this adventure begins. A two-hour trek through dense forest leads you to one of Con Dao’s most important landmarks. The Bay Canh Lighthouse was built in 1885 and is one of the highest points on the island, at 226 meters above sea level.

Top Things to do in Con Dao Island

Catamaran Sailing
Feel the soft breeze on your face and see the beauty and charm Con Dao has to offer, from the picturesque fishing boats to the point in the horizon where the sky seems to blend with the sea.

Fishing Trip
What better way to spend the early morning than on a boat feeling the sea breeze against your skin against the backdrop of Con Dao Archipelago? A simple fishing boat offers an ideal way to explore these picturesque waters - and perhaps capture some lunch!

Scuba Diving
With depths ranging from 5 to 20 meters for recreational diving, Con Dao offers a unique opportunity to explore the amazing variety of underwater life. Explore the untouched and pristine coral, and you might spot rays, turtles, giant barracuda, cobia, batfish and small bamboo sharks as well as a whole host of tropical reef fish.

Explore Local Life
A guide will take you around the island, through back roads, small dwellings and local agricultural plots that are peppered with livestock, so you can experience how local people live.

Hue Festival Travel Tips

With the coming back of Hue Festival to mark the national tourism year 2012, Hue is entering the most amazing time, when tourists from all over the world are flooding into it. How can you spend the most of your time when coming to this ancient city in this occasion? Let’s consult some of useful tips provided by experienced travelers. Indochina Sails cruise Halong
Getting in and out
From Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, passengers can approach Hue by bus, air or train. The Re-union Express trains with the route Hanoi – HCMC stop at Hue’s Train Station, which is located in the heart of the city, while coach travelers may depart from the two indicated cities at anytime in a day at relatively low cost; however, travelling by coach may cost you much more time and cause inconveniences. For ones interested in getting Hue by airplane, your only option is Vietnam Airlines since it is the only carrier in Vietnam operating routes to this city. Centre Vietnam travel
When to go?
April is definitely the best time to visit Hue. This is understandable because when the local authority decided to organize Hue Festival in this month, they should have taken into account the weather factor seriously. Besides, March and August are two good alternatives.
Eating
If Hanoi gastronomy allures all gourmets to this city by numerous exotic street-foods, Hue can do nothing than what Hanoi can, and even better thanks to its elaborate decoration and degustation banquets of Hue Royal Gastronomy. In this day and age, Hue city is much commercialized with Western style restaurants that make it become more difficult to find out an authentic Hue’s restaurant serving Royal Meals and quintessence of its street-foods. Mekong delta tours Vietnam
Walking along Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, ones may recognize several restaurants serving Hue’s specialties that you should never forget to try such as banh beo, banh loc, banh it or banh nam. The street is easy to find, which is situated on the island to Northwest of the citadel.
At night, tourists are recommended to pay a visit at a noodle stall to have a piece of Hue’s night cuisine that you wouldn’t be able to see in any other places in this world.
Another quintessence of Hue’s cuisine is vegetarian foods, which may be best enjoyed at stalls in Dong Ba Market (Tran Hung Dao Street) on the 1st and 15th of a lunar month.

Hue Festival Travel Tips

Drink
AT Ca Thi 24, 64 Le Loi Street, tourists may enjoy best quality coffee and herbal tea in this city while refreshing yourselves in a relaxing green garden inside a colonial villa. Ca Thi 24 also serves caffeine, alcohol and fast food.
If you are a fan of billiard, DMZ Bar and Café at 44 Le Loi Street, with pool tables should be ideal to keep your beer order going on forever.
For ones enjoying the loud of rock and cheap cocktails and alcohol, Bar Why Not at 21 Vo Thi Sau is what you are seeking for.
Shopping
Hue is the homeland of finest Nón Lá (conial hat) in Vietnam with its special Nón Lá decorated with a short poem making its brand-name Nón Bài Tho. Hue is also a venue of high quality rice paper, silk paintings and calligraphy; however, their prices are always four to five time more expensive than real values.
From Trang Tien Bridge, go straight ahead to the North you may get to Dong Ba Market – the largest market of the city where you can find anything from food to household applications and souvenirs.
Getting around
For such tourism concentrated city like Hue, there is not lack of methods of transportation to go around that you can easily catch a taxi, xe ôm, cyclo or you may hire yourselves a motorbike or bicycle at relatively low cost.
Taxi
Although most of the taxi firms in Hue are honest, some individual taxi drivers may cheat you by fixing the meter showing up to 10 times the distance actually travelled. Tip for you is paying attention on the meter and estimate the distance. If the meter runs too fast, just refuse to pay and insist on calling police so that the drivers will back down. The average price of Hue taxi starts from VND 15,000 (70 cents) for the first 2km and then continues at VND 11,500 per one further kilometer.
Cyclo
Traveling by cyclo is something you don’t want to miss, especially when the intention of your trip is to explore the beauty of Hue City. Since there is no meter or fixed fee for this kind of transportation, you may have to make full use of your negotiation skills for a reasonable price before jumping on those cyclos by clearly stating your route to the drivers. Also, don’t forget to clearly state whether it is USD or VND if you say, for example “100”. This is necessary because some drivers tend to make you surprise with an exorbitant amount of fee charged when you stop at the final destination. However, those cheaters are only minor that most of the cyclo drivers in Hue are naive and very helpful.
Motorbike/Bicycle
Besides waving a xe ôm and enjoy your trip in a passive way, tourists may easily find yourselves a motorbike or bicycle at a local travel agent or just by asking the receptionists of the hotel for help. Those vehicles are for hire at surprisingly cheap prices, at US$5 for a motorbike per day and $1 for a bicycle per day.

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town – one of the most popular tourist attraction in Vietnam not only for domestic tourists but also for foreigners.
Location

Hoi An is located on the bank of Thu Bon River- in the Central of Viet Nam, only 30 kilometers from Da Nang City. With a good location on the bank of a great river, it used to be one of the major trading port during 16th century. Centre Vietnam tours packages

History

Hoi An has been through a long time of history, but it still remains as in the very first days of its being born. It was divided into 2 main historical landmark: the occupying of the Japanese & Chinese, and the Western (Dutch and Spanish) during the 16th and 17th centuries. Mekong river tours Vietnam

CHung Tooc

During the Chinese period, Hoi An was called as “Hai Pho” (Sea Town). Hai Pho was a divided town - this side of Japanese Bridge for Chinese and another side for Japanese. Until French and Spanish period, Hoi An was well-known as Faifo - an international port city. Thanks to these days, Hoi An is a wonderful place for tourists due to itsforeign comprehensively positive and special pastimes and culture.

Weather

Hoi An has typically tropical climate. Normally, it is classified into 2 seasons: dry season and wet season - it is not too hot on dry season and not too cold on wet season so that you can travel more without nervous. Paradise Cruise Halong bay

What to explore

Coming to Hoi An, tourist are attracted by series of old - architectured lanes and houses with nearly 100% cristinely left from their initial buildings with moss grown walls, deeply plain roofs, old furniture in their cristine past arrangement, etc. Hoi An’s architecture was affected by Chinese, French, Japanese Culture.

1. Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town

Since Hoi An is an old Town, its places of interest are of full historically classical meaning and image. Hoi An symbol, the most popular remnant is the Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau or Lai Vien Kieu), on the west end of Tran Phu Street. The bridge was constructed in the early 1600's by the Japanese community. Tourists should spend time on visiting Quan Cong Temple, Musium of Culture. Many ancient style - oriented architects come here to have a direct look into the ancient houses of the town, among which are Phung Hung House, just west of the Japanese Bridge, Quan Thang House, or Tan Ky House. The design of the houses show how local architecture incorporated Japanese and Chinese influences. Cantonese Assembly Hall (Quang Dong), has a calm courtyard with ornate statuary. You could take a peek at the half-hidden back yard and its kitschy pastel dragon statues. Hokien (Fujian) Meeting Hall (Phuc Kien) and Chinese All-Community Meeting Hall (Trieu Chau), are also spanning the block. If you are Buddhist, there are a lot of pagodas to visit. Ong Pagoda, Quan Am Phat Tu Minh Huong Pagoda, etc. are premium places to get in.

If you want to explore Hoi An Ancient Town with a professional tour guide who can give you all good information about Hoi An history, local life,,..have a look at Hoi An city tour half day

Special note: If you enter the old town, you have to buy entrance ticket which costs 6$/ 1pax as your contribution is to restore and maintain ancient house. You can keep it and use it for anytime you enter the town.

2. Local belief

The main religion here is Buddhism. Therefore, people often go to the pagoda and pray on 30th and 14th of every lunar month. That time, the old town seems to be so nice with all colorful hanging cloth and paper lanterns.  Furthermore, it’s easy for you to see people preparing altars with candles, cakes, incense and wine in front of their shops, restaurants and houses to pray for all the unlucky ghosts who are wandering on the streets at night with the hope that they won’t disturb their business, their happiness and their normal life. That is also the reason why you can see the local people here they burn incense and cinnamon in the morning- the time they start a new day with the hope that the good smell of incense and cinnamon will bring them good luck all day and help them chase bad spirits.

Special note: When you come to some shops in Hoi An in the morning, you can get good price - morning price. Because sellers want to sell fast - buy fast so they can get good luck for the whole day. However, you should not visit a shop early in the morning without buying anything because you may be their first customer of the day which means that it’s not good if you don’t buy anything. First customer of the day is considered to bring the owner of the shop good luck and good business during the day, so you need to buy something even it’s small. You’d better go shopping after 9 a.m

3. Local food

When you come to Hoi An, you should not miss some specialties here: Cao Lau, Quang Noodle , White Rose, coffee with condensed milk and many local food that are not available on your guide book. You will have wonderful feelings when enjoying them. It is greater when you have a local guide who take you on a motorbike and explore Hoi An food. Not just eating, with a guide by your side, you can get many useful information about local food, have chance to talk to local people and have sight - seeing included on the tour. Come and enjoy with us at Hoi An street food tour by motorbike

Special note: This tour is available in the morning at 8.00 A.M or in the afternoon at 3.00 P.M. You can choose motorbike as the way you discover local food here. If you don’t like to go on a motorbike, you can choose the walking or cycling tour.

4. Cam Thanh coconut village

About 5 kilometers from the old town, Cam Thanh Village is where you can make your trip back to nature. This village is well- known as a very peaceful and relaxed place for tourists with the water coconut forests. One of the most popular activities there is the Cooking Class and Eco Tour. Not just cooking, you can do some work as a real fisherman like fishing, riding basket boat, and chatting with local people here. More information about the tour at Hoi An cooking class and eco tour   3
Special note: You should join the tour on sunny day or light rainy day so that you can enjoy more. It is too wet and not comfortable on rainy day.

5. Duy Hai fishing village

Close to Cam Thanh Village, Duy Hai fishing village which can be reached by boat is really famous for making fish sauce in Hoi An. Going to the fish market and a local house to learn the way people make fish sauce here is really interesting. Please read more at Duy Hai fishing village by tour half day   4
Special note: This tour is just available in the early morning 5.00 A.M. That time, the fish market is very busy because fishermen bring many fresh fish from previous night back home and sell for local people. You’d better join this tour on Dry Season when the weather is good so that you can have a safe and great trip on the boat.

6. Kim Bong Carpentry Vilage

Only 15 minutes by ferry from Hoi An Old Town, you can go to visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Here, you are seemed to be back to countryside of Vietnamese people with many rice paddies and buffalos. Coming here, you will have deep knowledge about how people make boats, Quang noodle and sleeping mats. In addition, you can listen to more stories about local people and local life here. Have a look at our tour at Kim Bong carpentry village at Kim Bong village bicycle half day tour   5
7. Tra Que Vegetable Village

Hoi An has been famous for vegetables a long time ago and Tra Que Vegetable Village is a wonderful place where people produce vegetables that you shouldn’t miss. 15 minutes by cycling from the old town, you will arrive this veggies village. Farmers here - they prefer seaweed for fertilizing for veggies, not chemical fertilizer, so veggies is really clean (organic). More interesting, you can have experience like a farmer when you grow and water the veggies here. Visit Tra Que vegetables village bike tour  for more information.     6
8. Thanh Ha Poterry Village

Once more village you should not miss in Hoi An is Thanh Ha Poterry Village which is famous for products that make from pottery. Coming here, you can understand more about character of the local people here: they are truly patient, skillful, careful and definitely talent. Come and learn how to make pottery products like a local. Visit Thanh Ha pottery village for more information.

Top 3 Festival in Sapa

Xoe Dancing Festival in Ta Chai Sapa

Time: The 15th day of the first lunar month.
Place: Ta Chai Commune, Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province.
Objects of worship: Agriculture Deity (administer of fields and gardens).
Characteristics: Xoe dancing of the Tay. Hanoi – Sapa 5 days
Xoe Dancing Festival in Ta Chai Sapa
Xoe Festival in Ta Chai is the spring festival of the Tay to pray for good crop, full of grains and rice. The ritual is rather simple with a tray of offerrings put at the foot of a neu tree which show the sincerity of villagers to the god of farming. After the magician observes rituals, the whole of the village take part in dancing of xoe in the boisterous sounds of gong, drum with many special styles of dance such as: xoe in group, xoe in couple, xoe in four person, xoe greeting… Paradise Cruise Halong bay

Top 3 Festival in Sapa

Thuong Temple Spring Festival Sapa Vietnam

Thuong TempleTime: From the 14th to the 15th day of the first lunar month.
Place: Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province.
Objects of worship: Tran Hung Dao.
Characteristics: A palanquin procession, tug of war contest, wrestling contest, and con throwing, sticks pushing, no (arbalest) shooting.
Thuong Temple Spring Festival Sapa Vietnam
Thuong Temple is located on the Hoa Hieu Hill, Lao Cai City, dedicated to Tran Hung Dao – the famous general of Tran Dynasty. He commanded the Dai Viet troops defensive in Lao Cai in 1257.
The spring festival is organized at the cutural center of Lao Cai Ward and Thuong and Mau Temples. The ceremonies include the opening festival, processions of the Holy Mother and Thien hau Nuong; worshipping ceremony takes place on the 14th day, thanksgiving ceremony is on the 15th day to pray for peaceful and prosperous things to everyone. Mekong Mango cruise
It involves traditional singing and dancing performances and mountainous ethnic games: con throwing, arbalest shooting, tug of war, stick pushing, wrestle, cocks fighting, swinging… The spring festival is alco displayed brocade souvernirs, local goods which are made by girls of the Mong, the Dao, the Thai…

Traditional festivals in Sapa Vietnam

Sapa is very famous for its traditional festivals.Spring festival is filled with colorful traditional religious customs. Long Tong festival is the most specific activity of the Tay people. It reflects the desire to have good crops, health, as well as many children and grandchildren.
Traditional festivals in Sapa Vietnam
Spring festivals
The days of the festival are filled with colorful traditional religious customs, such as blessing heaven for a child, fortune or a lucky and happy life. This is also the time that mountain villagers, boys and girls, all display their best clothes and new costumes.
Many entertaining contests also take place such as gun shooting, Giao Duyen singing style of singing where a boy and girl sing traditional love songs to express their love for each other), pan-pipe playing and dancing,kung fu, ball throwing and feasting.
Long Tong Festival
It is the most specific activity of the Tay people. It reflects the desire to have good crops, health, as well as many children and grandchildren. The ceremony involves solemn rituals, such as staging a procession for the Water, worshipping ceremonies to the Village Deity, the Stream Deity and the Mountain Deity, and worshipping the con tree.
There are many merry games such as “nem con” (a game in which boys and girls throwcloth balls), tug—of—wars, playing cockfights by banana flowers, and buffalo fights by aspara-gus. Boys and girls come to the festival to folk dance, sing love songs, and make friends.

Top 4 Attractions in Ninh Binh

100 kilometers away from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is emerging as one of the most exciting destinations during your Vietnam tour. For a long time, it is known as a choice of short getaway from Hanoi. But in fact, many things to do in Ninh Binh to offer for everyone. North Vietnam tours

1. Admiring the Terrestrial Halong Bay

Tam Coc - Attractions in Ninh Binh

When driving along the National Route 1A, after passing Ninh Binh City, you will encounter one of the most spectacular sights in Vietnam – Tam Coc (means Three Grottos). Hiring a boat and it will take your through an extensive network of waterways between imposing limestone cliffs erecting from the flat rice paddies. Although the scene still cannot match Halong Bay in terms of size and the number of limestone mountains, Tam Coc is more accessible and less touristy. As the name might suggest, you will undergo three low and dark caves, another reminiscence to Halong Bay. During the trip, you can also have the chance to visit Bich Dong Temple (free entrance) which provides incredible views of the surroundings. PANDAW CRUISE

TrangAn is another nearby attractions that is quite similar to Tam Coc. Although TrangAn has more caves to pass through, it is more crowded, especially in high season.

Top 4 Attractions in Ninh Binh

2.Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu - Attractions in Ninh Binh

As Vietnam’s capital city, Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh is the predecessor of Thang Long (the former name of Hanoi). The royal city is a short bike ride from Ninh Binh City. It is surrounded by high limestone mountains which is believed to protect Hoa Lu from invasion. Inside the complex, there is an iconic archway in the entrance and several temples including the temple of Dinh Tien Hoang, who liberated the country from the Southern Han in the 10th century. Calypso Cruise

3.Cuc Phuong National Park


It will take you more than one hour drive to get to Cuc Phuong National Park from Tam Coc. Cuc Phuong is generally a well-preserved rainforest. There is an Endangered Primates Rescue Center near the entrance that you should pay a visit with a guide. This is house of about 150 primates being prepared to be released back to the wild. There are many ways to explore Cuc Phuong via the densely rainforested road, but biking is the best choice to slowly stroll through the jungle, the prehistoric trees and the caves. The park is also the home to many faunas, most notably butterflies and birds. The best way to watch the animals here is at night, but be sure to have a guide accompanied with you.

4. Van Long Nature Reserve

Van Long Nature Reserve - Ninh Binh

Not far away from Cuc Phuong National park is Van Long Nature Reserve. Although the scene is somewhat similar to that in Tam Coc, taking a one hour boat trip in Van Long is a great way to relax and discover numerous species of exotic birds in their natural habitat. You could also witness the endangered monkey living here. Watching the sunset while meandering along the river at Van Long is a great way to end an exciting day in Ninh Binh.

Attractions in Phu Quoc island

Phu Quoc (Phú Qu?c ), also know under the name Pearl island, is bigest island of Vietnam and is a district of Kien Giang. Phu Quoc tourism is famous for beautiful sea, beaches, primary forests and ancient fishing villages. This island is an ideal destination of Vietnam. Following is my experiences about Phu Quoc travel. Mekong & Phu Quoc island (5 days, 4 nights)

Attractions in Phu Quoc island
There are 3 main tourism areas in Phu Quoc: Northern island, Southern and Western. Usually, tourists come to Phu Quoc will spend 3 days to visit these areas.

Western

Western island is place locating Duong Dong town, seat of island, where is the first place you see when coming to Phu Quoc. BASSAC CRUISE

The first site you should visit is Dinh Cau (Dinh C?u ), that is very sacred temple with the locals.

Next is Ham Ninh fishing village. This is an ancient village with rustic and pristine cottages. You may also buy fresh seafoods and enjoy them on beach when ships of fishermens just docked.

Ham Ninh fishing village in Phu Quoc

After visiting Ham Ninh village, if it’s not yet dark, let’s visit Cuoi Nguon museum, where has been kept the stories and legends about Phu Quoc island. Dragon Pearl Junk

Evening, let’s come to bustling Dinh Cau night market and eat famous specialties, goods of this island.

Southern

The famous attractions in Southern Island is Phu Quoc prison (Nhà tù Phú Qu?c ). The prison was restored like a museum, with wondrous statues about scenes of torturing prisoners. I don’t like this place, it scares me.

Tranh stream (Su?i Tranh ) is derived from Ham Ninh mountain, has beautiful scene and cool air like Dalat city.

Painting stream in Phu Quoc

Khem beach (Bãi Khem ) is surrounded by mountains. This is a beautiful beach of Phu Quoc with bue sea, long sand and the pristine.

Next destinations in Southern are Kingdom of pepper (Vuong Qu?c h? tiêu ) with immense green. Fish sauce barrel houses, where produce millions litters of fish sauce every year. I’m sure, you will be overwhelmed by massive barrel systems. Pearl farms, where has been made famous pearls of Phu Quoc.

Northern

Northern island own Phu Quoc National park (Vu?n qu?c gia Phú Qu?c), where has the most beautiful beaches of the island, along with pristine landscape:

Ham Rong mountain (Núi Hàm R?ng ), Ganh Dau beach (Gành D?u ), Cua Can (C?a C?n, an estuary).

Ganh Dau in Phu Quoc Vietnam

Bai Dai beach (Bãi Dài), the most beautiful beach of Phu Quoc.

Da Ngon (su?i Ðá Ng?n ), Da Ban stream (su?i Ðá Bàn), streams have clear water and many small waterfalls.

Finally, Nguyen Trung Truc temple, the end of my northern journey, is where the locals remember a great hero of country.

Bai Sao beach in Phu Quoc

My advice: You should rent a motorbike to visit attractions in Phu Quoc. When travelling to Norhthern (by motor), quite far distance so you have to fuel fully if you don’t want out of fuel halfway.

How to go to Phu Quoc island

There are 2 ways:

1. Plane.

You may go from Ha Noi or Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh city ).

- From Sai Gon to Phu Quoc. There are 6 – 10 trips every day. Fares are from $50 to $70.

- From Ha Noi, Fares are from $150 to $250, depend on times.

Planes to Phu Quoc also have cheap fares, but you have to book few months.

If you booked hotels, let’s tell them your plane trip, they will pick you up when arriving.


2. Road and waterway.

This way is very complex.

- First, from Sai Gon, you will go to Rach Gia by car. There are many cars to Rach Gia, you may buy ticket in bus stations. If going in night, you will arrive at 5am. Then, you catch a taxi or motortaxi to go to dock.

Notes: You should remember license plate of your car, beacause in the trip, car will stop few times for resting, you have to remember the license plate to climb the right car.

Best taxis in Rach Gia:

Mai Linh: +848 3929 2929

Phuong Trang: +848 3833 3468

Superdong ship to Phu Quoc

- Shavanna ship. Add: 12 Tu Do street – Rach Gia city, near the dock. Phone: +84773.692.888. Fares: Adult: $15, child: $10.

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Hotels and motels in Phu Quoc

1. Kim Thanh Nga hotel. Add: 7 region (khu ph? 7) – block 20 – Duong Dong town. Prices from $18 to $25. Ok room, good hotelier. $7 for taxi from airport to the hotel.

2. Hong Tuyet hotel. Add: 14 – Bach Dang street – Duong Dong. Near the Duong Dong night market, and dock of night squid fishing.

3. Sea Breeze hotel is very clear, spacious, balcony face the sea. Prices from $18 to $43. The hotel is located on Tran Hung Dao street. Phone +8477 399 4920

4. Hiep Thoai hotel on Tran Hung Dao street, in center of the the town. Phone: +8477.398.1060. I don’t know specific price, but it’s affordable, you may call to ask the price.

5. Huong Giang bungalow hotel. I really like this hotel. It includes 16 bungalows, located in bustling area of Phu Quoc and only 5 walk minutes from beach. Prices from $25 to $30. Let’s try this hotel, i think you will like it.

Huong Giang bungalow hotel
I like Huong Giang bungalow hotel

Some cheap motels in Phu Quoc

6. Thien Vy motel at 6 – Ly Thuong Kiet, near Phu Quoc ariport.

7. Oc Dao motel has very cheap price, just be $10. Phone +8498.2111.232. I don’t remember address.

Specialties and restaurants in the island

Phu Quoc is famous for seafoods. With waters features, dishes of Phu Quoc cuisine are related to seafoods. Such as:

Types of raw: herring, snail, barracuda and few other fishes. Coi Bien Mai, muscle between 2 clamshells. Ham Ninh spidercrab is famous tasty in Phu Quoc. Sea urchin, abalone,…Phu Quoc fish sauce is also very famous.

You may enjoy these dishes at following restaurants:

In Duong Dong town (western island)

Breakfast restaurants:

Crab pudding - specialties of Phu Quoc
Crab pudding

1. Le Giang restaurant is near the traffic circle of night market. This is familiar breakfast place of groups tourist.

2. Quoc Anh on 30/4 street, near Thang Long hotel. I don’t try yet but some my friends said it’s good.

3. Banh canh cha ca is a popular restaurant close to Thang Long hotel. If you want to watch the streets and enjoy taste of the local, let’s come here.

4. Breakfast buffet at Huong Bien hotel. You may call the hotel to book breakfast.

Other restaurants:

5. Vuon Tao (Vu?n táo ), i like this restaurant most. They have raw herring, which is pride of Phu Quoc cuisine. Other restaurant also have this dish, but here is best. You should stay this restaurant in daytime, because it’s quite distant center of the town so deserted in night.

Herring salad of Phu Quoc
Raw Herring – A famous specialty of Phu Quoc

6. Zen is a luxurious restaurant on 30/4 street. Cool campus and Professional staffs. This restaurant also serves breakfast.

7. Song Xanh restaurant has nice view, overlook Duong Dong river.

8. Trung Duong has popular prices.

9. Huong Bien restaurant is located on terrace of Huong Bien hotel, where has view overlook the sea, very impressive. This is ideal place for dinner.

10. Ngheu So Oc Hen and Nghe So restautants serve seafoods with popular prices.

11. Dinh Cau night market has many restaurants close together and prices are also popular. Let’s enjoy Phu Quoc cuisine style very Phu Quoc.

Coi Bien Mai - Phu Quoc Vietnam
Coi Bien Mai salt and chili grilled

12. Gia Tuong is only restaurant in Phu Quoc does not have seafoods, it serves specialties from Phu Quoc forest.

In southern

12. Sao beach club is new restaurant, nice view, well serves. You may rent hammock or chair to eat on the beach.

In Northern

13. Mai Phuong restaurant on Vung Bau (Vung B?u ) beach. Mai Phuong also has over 10 bungalow.

14. Bien Hai Quan on Ganh Dau.

Top 5 Halong Bay cruises you should try

How to Get To Halong Bay?

Due to its huge popularity, Halong Bay is very well connected to any part of Vietnam and other countries. You can go there through different routes:

By water: There's a big international cruise ship that regularly ferries visitors to Halong Bay. The Cai Lan International Port where the ship docks in is just 10 minutes away from Halong Bay cruises.

By air: Hanoi and Hai Phong are the closest airports. Regular flights are available from Nha Trang, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. You can also fly to these two airports from most Southeast Asian airports. South Vietnam tours

By road: This is the most preferred option, as you can get there by car from virtually any neighboring locales.

Sunset in Halong, a thing to die for.

And now, here're the top five Halong Bay cruises you should try:
Emeraude Day Cruise (top day cruise)

The design is absolutely eye-catching. Unlike other cruises, Emeraude exudes its original French design with pride. It’s a short one-day trip to Halong Bay that'll quite easily provide an unforgettable experience as it takes its passengers to Surprise Grotto or Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave), which is considered to be the finest and most magnificent cave in the bay by many, followed by a trip to Hang Trong cave. Most people agree the food and the service are awesome. PANDAW CRUISE

Rate: $74

Glory Cruise (value for money)

For a most glorious cruising experience

If a serene trip free from crowds is what you want when visiting Halong, then this cruise is for you. On its 2D1N trip, you will be taken to a nearby fishing village where you can see its villagers' daily activities. You can even try kayaking, have on-board cooking lessons, go fishing or exploring caves.

Rate: $110

Dragon Pearl (awesome itinerary)

Targets in vacation? No way! It’s time to chill.

When the other cruises struggle to clear the traffic, this one makes sure that its on-board tourists do not have to wait in queue. In its 2D1N program, you can cover almost all famous hotspots, yet get some more time to chill.

Rate: $150

Paradise Peak Cruise (best luxury trip)

Paradise Peak Cruise: the epitome of opulence and perfection.

Just only one word is needed to define this cruise, it would be "luxury". From the aesthetic beauty of the cruise to the rooms, amenities, food, staffs and service, the entire cruise is classy in every sense. It makes a trip of 2D1N.

Rate: $200

Pelican Cruise (top newcomer)

Indulging in luxury is not a sin after all

Launched in 2012, Pelican has already built a rock-solid reputation with its top notch facilities, good service, superb amenities and friendly staff. It offers bay trip packages of 2D1N and 3D2N.

Rate: $260 and $370 respectively

Top 10 Saigon foods you should not miss

These are simple yet delicious dishes. Look yummy?
1. Broken rice

Cơm tấm, or broken rice, used to be called "poor people's rice” since it was made from grains that broke during harvest or cleaning and were sold cheap.
Over the years it has become a popular dish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
It is usually served with grilled pork ribs, bì (thinly shredded pork mixed with cooked and thinly shredded pork skin) or chả (a mix of steamed eggs, crab meat, ground pork meat, Jew's ear mushroom, and vermicelli) or both. SONG XANH CRUISE
It can be found almost everywhere in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces, from street stalls with plastic stools and tables to fancy air-conditioned restaurants.
2. Kuy teav

There are around 20 different versions of hủ tiếu (kuy teav) – a noodle soup consisting of rice noodles with pork stock and toppings – in HCMC.
The most famous ones are hủ tiếu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh rice noodle soup), hủ tiếu sa tế (Chinatown satay noodle soup) and hủ tiếu Mỹ Tho (My Tho rice noodle soup).
There is also a dry version (without soup and with sauce) of kuy teav. Alova Gold Cruise
3. Bánh mì

Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) is so famous that it has entered the Oxford English Dictionary. It defines bánh mì as "a Vietnamese snack consisting of a baguette (traditionally baked with both rice and wheat flour) filled with a variety of ingredients, typically including meat, pickled vegetables, and chili peppers."
The best bánh mì should be grilled over coals, with the crispy shell filled with meat, crunchy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, smeared with mayonnaise and pâté, and seasoned with a few drops of soy sauce and a spicy chili condiment. travel South Vietnam
Saigonese have many choices of filling for bánh mì -- like thịt nướng (grilled pork), xíu mại (Chinese meatballs known as shu mai in Chinese), and chả cá (deep-fried fish paste).
4. Fried rice flour cakes

Top 10 Saigon foods you should not miss

Bột chiên (fried rice flour cakes) is a dish that originated in China and has become a popular street snack in Saigon.
It is made from rice flour cakes chopped into chunky squares and fried in a large flat pan with whipped eggs and green onion.
It’s served crisp with a sweet rice vinegar and soy sauce concoction and some shredded pickled young papaya and carrot to cool down the dish.
5. Mixed rice paper

Bánh tráng trộn (mixed rice paper) is the favorite snack of teenagers in Saigon. It is like a salad made of shredded rice paper mixed with jerky, dried shrimps, roasted peanuts, boiled quail eggs, shredded mangoes, fried onions, and herbs.
It is seasoned with chili sauce, salt, cashew oil, and onion oil until it is sour, spicy, salty, and sweet at the same time.
The dish can be found anywhere in Saigon but the most famous street for bánh tráng trộn is Nguyen Thuong Hien in District 3.
6. Papaya salad

Gỏi đu đủ (papaya salad) is made of shredded papaya, rice crackers, sliced jerky, roasted peanuts, and herbs seasoned with chili sauce.
It is usually sold on carts pulled by street vendors. The most famous spot to buy this dish is in front of Le Van Tam Park on Hai Ba Trung Street.
7. Pork and shrimp rolls

Gỏi cuốn (pork and shrimp rolls) is one of the healthiest snacks in Saigon. It is made of tightly wrapped rice paper bundles filled with sliced pork, shrimp, vermicelli noodles, herbs, and vegetables. A Hoisin sauce topped with crushed peanuts and chili is often served on the side for dipping.
8. Phá lấu

Phá lấu is pig/cow intestines boiled down to a soft texture in a salty broth. It can be served with bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) or noodles.
9. Sweet soup

Chè (sweet soup) is the perfect dessert in always-hot Saigon. There are a myriad of sweet soups differentiated by origin, taste or ingredients.
10. Snails

If one comes to Saigon for the first time, chances are they will be invited first to a coffee shop and then to an ốc (snail) eatery.
Saigon is famous for many kinds of snails and diverse styles of cooking.

Top 10 FREE things to do in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

With an abundance of things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City, it can be difficult to prioritise and balance the travel budget. With these ten free things to do in Vietnam’s former capital, you’ll wish you could stay longer!

Notre Dame Cathedral
The elaborate Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral which was built by the French during the 1800s and stands next to the Post Office in central HCMC is free to enter. This is an active cathedral though so be sure to respect the attending worshippers. South Vietnam tours

Central Post Office
And just across the road from the Notre Dame Cathedral is the handsome French-colonial Town Hall building which was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Town Hall has a classically elegant interior complete with a vaulted glass-canopy ceiling. Inside hangs a massive portrait of the great leader, Ho Chi Minh himself. Jasmine Cruise

Top 10 FREE things to do in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Thien Hau Pagoda
The Thien Hau Pagoda in the Chinatown district of Cholon is dedicated to sea goddess, Lady Thien Hau which features two giant turtles to guard the pagoda. There are elaborate sculptures adorning the courtyard walls and each March an elaborate festival takes place at this free to enter building.

Quan Am Pagoda
Within Vietnam’s largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City at Cholon is also the Quan Am Pagoda which is free to explore. This is the oldest Chinese pagoda in Saigon and is close to the Thien Hau Pagoda.

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Take a walking tour
Grab a free tourist map from your hotel, wear your most comfortable shoes and head onto the streets for a leisurely walking tour. As you wander you’ll spot the locals going about their daily lives; cooking on the street, shopping for fresh vegetables and even sleeping on their motorbikes. And one essential tip for crossing the street amidst the millions of mopeds and motorbikes; walk at one continuous speed, do not run and try to make eye contact with the driver. It’s daunting at first but you’ll soon get the hang of it.

Ben Thanh Market
Browse the Ben Thanh Market on Ho Chi Minh’s Le Loi Street where the local market stall are piled high with just about everything you could imagine from spices, housewares, souvenirs, textiles and jewellery. Browse without picking anything up and you’ll not get hassled by the traders too much.

Rex Hotel
Visit the iconic Rex Hotel which became famous thanks to the ‘Five O’clock Follies’ – the press conferences that were held each day during the Vietnam War. The name originates from the journalists who nicknamed the spin that existed during the period. Admire the hotel from the street or if your budget allows, enjoy a drink (and an awesome view of Ho Chi Minh City below) at the rooftop bar.

Dam Sen Water Park
The kids will get in for free to the Dam Sen Water Park if they’re under 0.8 meters in height. There are some great water slide experiences including the thrilling Space Bowl.

Tour the Reunification Palace
Once inside the 1960s Reunification Palace there are free tours of the various state rooms.  Entrance is 30,000 dong which is less than 1.50 USD and well worth the modest fee. The Palace is a shrine to all things 60s and is virtually untouched since the fall of Saigon to the north on 30 April 1975. The gates of the palace are famous in their own right as the images were beamed worldwide of the tank 843 clattered through the gate signalling the end of the Vietnam War.