3- MONTH JOURNEYS – HA NOI- NINH BINH- DA NANG
From Hanoi, you may easily go to the northern area of Vietnam to see places like Ha Long Bay, Yen Tu, Sapa, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, and so on. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is known for its magnificent architecture and diverse culture, which draws elements from Southeast Asia, China, and Europe. The lively Old Quarter is the city core, and the small streets are known as “rows.” There are several little temples, historic residences, and street food options.
Visitors may also quickly understand the capital’s epic past, which is outlined on the yellow walls of temples, feudal structures, and several museums spread around the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Furthermore, the culture of the Hanoi people captivates many travelers from all over the world. Since Hanoi is known for its complex handcraft goods in craft villages such as Bat Trang pottery, Ngu Xa bronze casting, and Yen Thai village, as well as wonderful food and a variety of cultural festivals throughout the year.
Hanoi is one of the three cities in Vietnam with the most festivals. Festivals in Hanoi, like in other parts of the country, are often held in the spring. Festivals are organized to honor historical heroes like as Saint Giong, Quang Trung, Hai Ba Trung, An Duong Vuong, and others. Unique folk games are also arranged during several events, such as festivals. Trieu Khuc, a traditional kite celebration, along with others.
The Saint Giong festival, held every year on the 9th day of the 4th lunar month (also known as the Phu Dong village festival, Gia Lam), is one of the largest in the Northern area. The festival’s origins may be traced back to a narrative about a hero named Saint Giong, who is one of the four immortal heroes in Vietnamese folklore. Using the term “Thang Long City,” Hanoi is increasingly pushing plans to increase domestic tourism and welcome people from all over the globe to a civilisation with thousands of years of history. Hanoi is still the pride of the entire country.
NINH BINH PROVINCE
Ninh Binh has a tremendously diversified landscape, including mountains, plains, and coastal locations, as well as all of the idiosyncrasies of little Vietnam. With 3/4 of the area being hilly, diverse karst terrain, and rich flora and fauna, many tourist resorts with beautiful natural landscapes have formed, attracting tourists, such as: Tam Coc – Bich Cave, Cuc Phuong National Park, Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve, Yen Thang Lake Eco-tourism Area, Dong Thai Lake, Thung Nham Bird Garden, Thung Nang, Thien Ha Cave, Kim Son coastal area, hot mineral springs… Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, in particular, was designated by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in 2014, making it Vietnam’s and Southeast Asia’s first combined heritage site.
Not only is Ninh Binh famed for its gorgeous scenery, but it is also a place rich in history and cultural traditions, having been the capital of Vietnam’s first centralized feudal state and owning cultural heritages. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Phat Diem Stone Church, Bich Dong Pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Saint Nguyen Temple, Thai Vi Temple… are examples of very significant history and an invaluable source of assets.
Ninh Binh has numerous notable intangible values, such as poetry and literature, festivals, cheo melodies, Van singing, Xam singing, and culinary culture: ceremonial, in addition to cultural and historical artifacts. The Hoa Lu celebration, the Bai Dinh pagoda festival, the Trang An festival, the Thai Vi temple festival… This is also the ancestral home of Xam and Cheo singing, as well as numerous traditional villages such as sculpting. Stone from Ninh Van, pottery from Bo Bat, embroidered from Van Lam, sedge mats from Kim Son… They have established a distinct and appealing element in the humid culture via long-standing traditional rituals and cultural activities. Several notable dishes from Ninh Binh cuisine include: Goat Meat, Com Chay, Kim Son Wine, Yen Mac Nem, Gia Vien Mam Tep, Kim Son Noodles…
This northern land’s stunning scenery, long-standing cultural and historical artifacts, and delectable cuisine will undoubtedly leave many everlasting impressions in your heart.
DA NANG
Da Nang is located in central Vietnam, approximately exactly halfway between the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang is also the location of three global cultural heritage sites: the Hue Ancient Capital, the Hoi An Ancient Town, and the My Son Sanctuary. The provinces of Thua Thien – Hue to the north, Quang Nam province to the west and south, and the East Sea to the east. Da Nang lies in the center of the nation, on the North-South transit axis by road, rail, sea, and air, and at the terminus of the East-West Economic Corridor that connects Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Burma (Myanmar)
Popular destinations for domestic and international travelers visiting Da Nang include: Asia Park (Asian Park), Fantasy Park (Illusion Park), My Khe Beach, Non Nuoc Beach, Hot mineral springs Than Tai Mountain, Hoa Phu Thanh Waterfall, Dragon Bridge, French Village on Ba Na Hills, Love Flower Village, Hai Van Pass, Love Bridge, Cu Lao Cham, Nam O Reef, Van Village, Ghenh Bang, Ancient Village Phong Nam, Bich Hoa Village, Tam Giang Primary Mangrove Forest, Sky Well, Ban Co Peak, Hoa Trung Lake, Ba Na Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, Museum of Cham Sculpture, My Son Sanctuary. As a result, Da Nang is regarded as an important transit station along the Central Heritage Route.
Da Nang, a city on the Han River, is a lovely and romantic coastline city, and the city’s people’s kindness has made it a famous choice for domestic and foreign tourists.
Your three month program in the North will include two journeys to Laos and Thailand organized by Life Balance Go.
