Green trees make Hoi An ever charming

The ancient city of Hoi An is not only famous for its harmonious relationship between history, culture, architecture, land and people but also for its beautiful green trees.

Despite growing on some narrow streets their colourful stand out almost everywhere.

Glistening beauty of Sapa on an early spring morning

During spring the flowers and plants of Sapa glisten with dew in the early morning light. Whether sunny or rainy, the town retains a unique beauty which is famous for inspiring visitors.

Some image of the area surrounding the mountain town:

Gogerous images of Da Vien Islet

Da Vien Islet that was formed by silt deposits from the Huong River (Perfume Rvier), covers more than 100,000 square meters with 890m in length, and 185m in width.

Da Vien Islet, a small island, which was officially named by King Tu Duc, facing the entry to the Hue Royal Palace. When building the Phu Xuan Royal Palace in the early 19th century, King Gia Long during the Nguyen Dynasty chose Da Vien as a White Tiger and Hen Islet as an Azure Dragon. The two powerful creatures was used to guard the emperors’ throne in the former Imperial City of Hue. 

After King Tu Duc, owner of the Da Vien garden, died in 1883, the Nguyen Dynasty was facing a crisis. Da Vien soon became deserted and was destroyed by a storm in 1904.

In 1908, the Hue  -Quang Tri railway line was built with two bridges – Bach Ho and Da Vien crossing the islet.

In 1957, a water tower and water supply plant took shape, giving the royal garden a facelift.

Da Vien Islet seen from the northern bank of the Huong River

Bach Ho Bridge linking the northern bank of the Huong River to Da Vien Islet

Da Vien Bridge linking the southern bank of the Huong River to Da Vien Islet

A water tower in the centre of Da Vien Islet

The tower has stood the test of time for more than half a century

This is the only concrete road on the islet

Around 15 families living on the islet

This is  a common worship place of local people

A living quarter of water plant’s workers

A stone stele erected in July 1868.

Da Vien Islet seen from the southern bank of the Huong River

Lotus Mũi Né Beach Resort & Spa- Relax paradise

Lotus Muine Beach Resort & Spa is centrally located in the tourist and entertainment area of Binh Thuan province, about 20km away from Phan Thiet city, near to Mui Ne and Cham Poshanu Tower.

Lotus Muine Resort & Spa is a 4-star standard resort  and includes 78 rooms with 48 deluxe rooms, 26 bungalows, 4 suites all with ocean view, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 1 café,  1 conference room, 2 meeting rooms with with many other services.

Some typical types of rooms:

Premium Panorama View.

The location is closer to the sea views. Rooms are decorated to reflect the Lotus ambience with a view of the sea from every room. Each room fits with one double bed or two twin beds and offer modern amenities as well as a private balcony.

Beach Front Family Villa.

Located perfectly on the beach, each bungalow provides an uninterrupted view across the Spectacular South China Sea. The enormous 82 square meter bungalow offer additional space to enjoy your escape, with a private balcony featuring two sun lounges and overhead ceiling fans and equipped with kitchen and cooking utensils, spacious bed room with bath tub in bath room.

Lotus Luxury Family Ocean View.

There is the structure of two floors with two large bedrooms with the view overlooking to the ocean.  Lotus suite features fully furnished living room, a dining room with a table, equipped with kitchen and cooking utensils.

110 square meter suite, suitable for a medium size family or a group of friends from four to six people with sentiment of privacy at home, a place where good moments last a long.

In addition to comfortable rooms, Lotus Muine Beach Resort & Spa also has many necessary entertainment facilities such as: Spa, outdoor pool..or business center, fitness center, housekeeping, safety deposit boxes, babysitting, bar/pub…

The system of luxury restaurant and toilet…

With a voucher from KAY, you must pay only VND 1.390.000 (discount 50%), you will have to relax 2 days one night at 4-satr resort for 2 adults and a child under 6 years old.

Con Dao in the top 9 of the world's most mysterious islands

Con Dao is considered as a place with a diverse range of species and still looks pristine and wild.

Con Dao Island.

The travel magazine Lonely Planet recently published a list of nine most mysterious islands in the world, including: Torres Strait (Australia), Yaeyama (Japan), Con Dao (Vietnam), Iles du Salut (Guiana, French), Ulleungdo (South Korea), San Blas (Panama), Penghu (Taiwan), Bay and Hog islands (Honduras) and Ssese (Uganda).

Vietnam's Con Dao is considered a tourist paradise growing from a “hell on earth”, which specializes in captivity of Vietnamese political prisoners who participated in the fight against colonial and imperial domination in the past.

Nowadays, Con Dao has become a national tourist site, with 16 large and small islands where are the homes to tropical forests.

The water here is turquoise, with the incredibly diverse marine species, from dolphins, sea turtles to beautiful coral reefs.

Tourism development here is controlled in moderation so as not to damage the pristine, wild islands.

Here are some pictures of the islands in the top 9:

Torres Strait (Australia)

Yaeyama (Japan)

Iles du Salut (Guiana, French)

Ulleungdo (South Korea)

San Blas (Panama)

Penghu (Taiwan)

Bay and Hog islands (Honduras)

Ssese (Uganda)