Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 10, 2012

TASTING A NEW DISH: FLAT NOODLE WITH MEATBALL IN TRIEU VIET VƯƠNG STREET


The flat noodle’s broth here has good smell and taste that feature Hanoi noodle. The noodle comes with meatball made of beef or pork or fish, which makes it a strange taste. The restaurant’s staff is quite polite and average price for a bowl is just 30,000 VND.

This is a new restaurant in Trieu Viet Vuong street, so it is only known by people living and working around this place .
 The restaurant tends to polite style, so its interior space is designed brightly, and easy to take customers’ interest. Like the strange name – Vienrestaurant – the menu is special, “unlike to any noodle restaurant in Hanoi
It still has familiar noodle with beef cooked in many ways like: well-done, medium raw, …….tendon. Moreover, the noodle also comes with meatball having strange taste. Therefore, it calls “meatball noodle”.
Meatball noodle has 3 flavors: beef, pork, and fish. To some customers who have come here several times, beef ball noodle soup is the most favorite dish. Almost people like it for the first time they eat. Indeed, beef balls are processed skilful, which makes the beef balls soft, tasty and fragrant.
Especially, it comes with the sauce made of peanut. The sauce has a buttery taste making customers not to to fed up with enjoying it. This is a reason why many people order more than one bowl of noodle. When they still crave for food, they will order one more plate of beef ball to sip until they feel full.
beef ball eaten with soy sauce is very great
Some people like stranger dishes, so they choose noodle with fish ball or pork ball. For sure, the restaurateur has to ponder and research carefully before deciding to write these dishes in the menu. As enjoying, you will see a wonderful blend of fish, pork and noodle. Many people like fried fish ball with the crisp cover and soft tasty pork ball. This is a new experience for traditional noodle.
Fishball
Porkball 
Although the restaurant gives customers a new taste for traditional noodle, it still keeps traditional specific tastes like the smell of broth. Therefore, both prissy customers and nostalgic customers like meatball noodle.

Finally, if comparing Vien2 restaurant to other polite restaurants in Hanoi,  it is easy to see that the price here is very reasonable. It is from 25,000 to 45,000 VND a bowl. Therefore, this is an ideal place for the young and officers to discover.

Dak Nong's weather is cool year-round


The climate is relatively temperate regions, the annual temperature is 24 ° C, the hottest and coldest average difference of only 5 º C.
Dak Nong Province, Vietnam, is located in the southwest of Central region with the average height of 500m above sea level. Topographically, it is relatively flat, a immense plateau with pastures stretching to the east. Lower terrain to the west, and the south is the domain of many low-lying lakes. 
 Trinh Nu Waterfall

The climate is relatively temperate regions, with the annual temperature is 24°C, the hottest and coldest average difference of only 5ºC. 
Dak Nong is suitable for visitors who love the majestic waterfall landscape, camp-fire night, the sound of gongs and the taste of the wine. Serepok River created many beautiful waterfalls, as benevolent as violent; Gia Long waterfall as a woman sleeping in wild and romantic and Dray Nur waterfall as a huge wall. Moreover, there are also many other majestic waterfalls, including Dieu Thanh waterfall, Ba Tang and Dray Sap waterfall known as Smoky waterfall.

Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 10, 2012

Mother Au Co Temple - Phu Tho

The temple built in Hien Luong Commune of Ha Hoa District is the worshiping place of Au Co Mother, the legendary and sacred mother in Vietnamese’s mind. Today, the Mother Au Co Temple is a favorite place of tourists in Vietnam travel and an important worshiping relic amongst historical relics in the land of Kings Hung.
The Temple of Au Co Mother was established in Hien Luong commune, Ha Hoa district, Phu Thoprovince, where possesses heaps of mountains, a large reservoir and a range of flat plain along the river.
According to the legend, Vietnamese people are descendants of  Father Lac Long Quan and  Mother Au Co. After a 3-year-and-10-month pregnancy, Mother Au Co gave birth to 100 eggs which hatched out 100 sons. Father Lac Long Quan took 50 sons to the sea. And Mother Au Co, after leaving her first son on the Nghia Linh Mountain, took other 49 sons to Hien Luong commune for living. She and her sons broke fresh ground and founded villages.


Mother Au Co Temple - Phu ThoOne day, Mother Au Co flied to the sky and left a pink blouse at the foot of a banyan tree. Hien Luong’s peoples built a temple at the foot of the tree to memorize the mother’s merit called the Temple of Mother Au Co. On the left side of the temple is locating Loan well and on the right side is Phuong well. Opposite the temple is lovely Giac Mountain and behind is winding Hong River. Luxuriant trees are growing surrounding the temple. The Mother Au Co Temple consists of 5 large sacrifice rooms and 3 harem rooms. Inside the temples has a system of ancient relics of high arts like Au Co Statue, Duc Ong Statue, etc., which are embossed carefully. Au Co Statue is 85 centimeters high and put in a 3-side glass cage, which is put on an altar located at the height of 2.2 meters in the last room of the temple.

Today, the Mother Au Co Temple is a favorite place of tourists in Vietnam travel and an important worshiping relic amongst historical relics in the land of Kings Hung- Phu Tho province. Annually, the temple receives the visits of a large number of pilgrims.

Thứ Ba, 23 tháng 10, 2012

Laos Highlight

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Hoi An Beach Break

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Vietnam Luxury Tours

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Vietnam War Tour

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Dak Nong's weather is cool year-round


The climate is relatively temperate regions, the annual temperature is 24 ° C, the hottest and coldest average difference of only 5 º C.
Dak Nong Province, Vietnam, is located in the southwest of Central region with the average height of 500m above sea level. Topographically, it is relatively flat, a immense plateau with pastures stretching to the east. Lower terrain to the west, and the south is the domain of many low-lying lakes. 

 Trinh Nu Waterfall
The climate is relatively temperate regions, with the annual temperature is 24°C, the hottest and coldest average difference of only 5ºC.
Dak Nong is suitable for visitors who love the majestic waterfall landscape, camp-fire night, the sound of gongs and the taste of the wine. Serepok River created many beautiful waterfalls, as benevolent as violent; Gia Long waterfall as a woman sleeping in wild and romantic and Dray Nur waterfall as a huge wall. Moreover, there are also many other majestic waterfalls, including Dieu Thanh waterfall, Ba Tang and Dray Sap waterfall known as Smoky waterfall.

Vinh phuc's climate is ideal in summer


Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, Vinh Phuc province has favorable conditions of climate. Annual average temperature is 23.4 degree celsius . Especially, Tam Dao Mountains is in a vast high mountainous region affected by tropical humid monsoons with average temperature of 21degree celsius.
                                                                                                                    Dai Lai Lake


Vinh Phuc has the monsoon tropical climate zone with enough features of the Northern mountains.
The annually average temperature is between23.5 and 25oC, the highest temperature is 38.5oC and the lowest is 2oC. Notwithstanding, the terrain features cause the high difference in the temperature between the mountainous and the delta areas. In Tam Dao, at the height of 1,600m above the sea level, the annually average temperature is about 18.4oC.
Vinh Phuc attracts numerous tourists to various following beautiful scenerys. Tam Dao Tourist Resort is an ideal summer resort in the North, located 900m above sea-level. It is a enjoyable resort with fresh and cooling air, beautiful scenery and many modern accommodations are built here to serve tourists.

Nearby, Tam Dao National Park is unforgettable address. The vegetation cover is representative of five types of tropical forest. The flora consists of 904 species and the rich fauna includes 307 species.

At the foot of Tam Dao Mountain, Dai Lai Lake is an man-made lake. Dai Lai is blessed with a favorable climate, cool summer and warm winter. The lake lies a 3-hectare island which is home of difference kinds of birds. Tourists also enjoy panoramic view of the lake from top of Than Lan Mountain. 

Chủ Nhật, 21 tháng 10, 2012

Flavours of Vietnam

Flavours of Vietnam - this tour of Vietnam not only allows you to see the highlights of Vietnam as we journey from north to south, but also gives you the chance to sample and even prepare its delicious cuisine. We enjoy meals at local restaurants, aboard boats and in cooking schools.
Flavours of Vietnam

Duration: 10 days/9 nights
Tour Code: MVSD05
Price from: US $ 943.00 Pax
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Hanoi City Tour - Hanoi Cooking Class - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An Walking Tour - Hoi An Cooking Class - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour
  • Day 1 - Hanoi City Arrival

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Dinner
    Arrive in Hanoi and check in your hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner

    Day 2 - Hanoi

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    This morning we explore a local market with a key member of the Hanoi Chef Association and learn how to choose fresh ingredients for our private cooking class. After lunch we visit the Temple of Literature and take a walk through the bustling Old Quarter. This evening we will diner with the Chairman of the Hanoi Gastronomy Club, as well as the editor of Culinary Art magazine.

    Day 3 - Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    This morning we drive to Halong Bay where we board our overnight junk boat. We cruise through Halong Bay this afternoon, enjoying the stunning scenery of limestone islets rising from the emerald waters. 

    Day 4 - Halong Bay to Hue

    Place Transport: Cruise->Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the bay before we travel back to Hanoi. Fly to Hue and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. 

    Day 5 - Hue City

    Place Transport: Car->Cyclo
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Stroll around Dong Ba Market this morning with a local chef, before we participate in a cooking class at Ancient Hue Restaurant. After lunch visit the home of a historian and conservationist before we enjoy a cyclo ride to the ancient Imperial Citadel.

    Day 6 - Hue to Hoi An

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Visit the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh this morning. Interact with local monks and learn about their experiences and way of life. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch and continue our journey south to Hoi An, driving over the Hai Van Pass. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this charming town.

    Day 7 - Hoi An Ancient Town

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    This morning we stroll through Tra Que vegetable village, joining the farmers to learn more about how they work with the land. After lunch at a local house, we enjoy a relaxing walking tour around Hoi An.

    Day 8 - Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    We fly to Saigon this morning and embark on a walking tour visiting many of Saigon’s historic landmarks. This evening we have a private cooking class at the Saigon Culinary Art Center.

    Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    Travel to My Tho. Cruise along the Mekong River, visiting a fish-rearing village, a fruit orchard and a coconut workshop. We take a horse drawn cart through the village and sample some delicious fruits and traditional music at Phong Phu Garden. Travel back to Saigon, where this evening we enjoy dinner at the former residence of the US Ambassador to Vietnam in the 1960s. We will be entertained by local children and also enjoy a violin and piano performance

    Day 10 - Departure

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast
    This morning is free at your leisure before transferring to Saigon airport for flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 09 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
    - Domestic flight tickets as itinerary, including domestic airport taxes.
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
    - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport tax.
    - Visas
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note- The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
    What to bring ?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
    How to start ?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Viet Nam Tour in Colors

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