Vietnamese wedding ceremony

Depending on habits of specific ethnic groups, marriage includes various steps and related procedures, but in general, there are two main ceremonies:

Le an hoi (betrothal ceremony):

Normally, both bride and groom or their parents go to the fortuneteller to see what date and time is best for them. They strongly believe in this date and time so the groom's family and relatives must come on time. Some days before the wedding, they will visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents. It composes of areca nuts and betel leaves, tea, cake, fruits, wines and other delicacies which covered with red cloth and carried by unmarried girls or boys. Don ca tai tu – The soulful voice floating along rivers

Le cuoi (wedding ceremony):
On the wedding day, the groom's family and relatives go to the bride's house bringing a lot of gifts wrapped in red papers. These gifts are similar to those of the engagement: betel leaves and areca nuts, wines, fruits, cakes, tea ... The persons hold these trays are also carefully chosen, usually they are happily married couples. Ladies and women are all dressed in Ago Dai. Men could be in their suits or men traditional Ao Dai. The troop is usually led by a couple that is most wealthy and successful among the relatives, this means to wish the to-be-wed couples a blessing life together in the future. Full-Day Mekong Delta Tour, Vietnam


The groom's family would stop in front of the bride's house. The leading couple should enter the house first with a tray with wine. They would invite the bride's parents to take a sip. By accepting the toast, the bride's family agrees for the groom’s family to enter their house. The firework is immediately fired to greet the groom's family.

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Vietnamese wedding ceremony

The groom's family would introduce themselves and ask permission for their son to marry his bride. The master of the ceremony (usually a respected person among the bride's relatives) instructs the bride's parents to present their daughter. The bride then follows her parents out. She will wear red traditional wedding ao dai, followed by her bride maids. The couple should pray before the altar ask their ancestors for permission for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom’s and bride’s parents for raising and protecting them.

Then, they bow their head to each other to show their gratitude and respect toward their soon-to-be husband or wife. The master of the ceremony would gave the wedding couple advices on starting a new family. Their parents would take turn to share their experience and give blessing. After that, the groom and the bride exchange their wedding rings and receive the gifts from their parents such as golden bracelets, ear rings, necklace... The ceremony is ended with a round applause.

After the wedding ceremony is over, there will be a party at the groom's house. Some traditional Vietnamese wedding party is celebrated at their houses (usually in country-side); other is celebrated in the restaurant. This day is the culmination of desires, day dreams, hopes and anxieties. There is a band to play music during their meal. Some guests are free to sing related wedding songs on the stage to luck the bride and the groom. In the middle of the party, the couple goes to each table to get wishes, congratulations as well as money.

Today, a lot of Vietnamese couples have their wedding ceremony done in Temples or Churches which is very much similar to American and Western style, including exchanging vows and wedding rings. However, they still maintain Vietnamese traditional ceremony in the bride's home before heading to temples or churches.

Highland markets in Quang Ninh

Speaking about the highland markets in Quang Ninh, among them is Binh Lieu Highland Market, which the local called the Third Lunar Month Market. This market features the Viet, Dao, Tay and San Chi ethnic groups of the Binh Lieu, Tien Yen, Dam Ha, Hai Ha districts. There are also many merchants from the Dong Tong area of China present. Halong bay travel

Goods exchanged on market day are essentially agricultural or forestry products bred or grown by the local population. The Chinese come to the market with various commodities, including shoes and clothing. In stark contrast to Vietnamese merchants, they keep their prices without bargaining, and if they cannot liquidate their goods, carry them home and wait until the next Sunday.

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Coming to the marketplace, the first things people look to do are exchange goods and eat. Meanwhile, boys and girls scatter to the corners to play or sing. Many boys and girls make appointment on the next market day.

The Binh Lieu Highland Market, before day, it only took place on odd-numbered days of the third lunar month every year. Today, with better economic conditions for locals, the requirements for trade have seen the market open regularly every Sunday. It is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Before the market day, boys and girls choose the most beautiful costume for wearing as going to the market is a festive day and they can enjoy everything after a hard working day. It is also a chance for the boy conquers the girl's heart through singing to each other. Many young couples have also met on these busy Sundays, eventually become husband and wife.

Halong Bay Highlights

Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. There are two kinds of islands, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Halong Bay ). This densely concentrated zone of stone islands, world famous for its spectacular scenery of grottoes and caves, forms the central zone of Halong Bay tours, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Viewed from above, Halong Bay looks like an extremely vivid huge drawing. This is a wonderful and skilful masterpiece of the Creation and of nature that turns thousands of dumb soulless stone islands into fantastic sculptural and artistic works of various graceful shapes, both familiar and strange to human beings. Thousands of islands emerging uneven in the fanciful waves look strong and magnificent but also mild and vivid. Amidst these islands we feel as if we were astray in a petrified legendary world. There are many names given to islands according to their shapes and forms. This one looks like somebody heading toward the shore: Hon Dau Nguoi (Human Head Island); that one looks like a dragon hovering above the sea surface: Hon Rong (Dragon Island); another looks like an old man sitting fishing: Hon La Vong; some look like big sails struggling amidst the wind to set off for the sea: Hon Canh Buom (Sail Island); then two islands look like a pair of chicken lovingly playing with each other above the sea: Hon Ga Troi (Fighting Cocks Island); and amid the vast sea stands an island like a big incense burner like a ritual offering to Heaven: Hon Lu Huong (Incense Burner Island). All are so real that people are taken aback by them. Those stone islands have experienced unpredictable changes over time and they take different shapes from different angles of view. Here, we come to realize that they are not dumb inanimate things but are vivid and soulful. Long ago, Halong Bay has been called by the great national poet Nguyen Trai: “a wonder of the earth erected towards the high sky”. Read more North Vietnam tours

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Halong Bay has many links to the history of . For example, there are such famous geographical sites as Van Don (site of an ancient commercial port), Poem Mountain (with engravings of many poems about emperors and other famous historical figures), and Bach Dang River (the location of two fierce naval battles fought against foreign aggressors).

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It has been proven by scientists that Halong was one of the first cradles of human existence in the area at such archeological sites as Dong Mang, Xich Tho, Soi Nhu, and Thoi Gieng. It is also a region of highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring thousands of species of animal and plant life.

With all this in mind, the 18th meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO (in on December 17th, 1994), officially recognized HalongBay as a natural heritage site of worldwide importance.

Ho Dong Tien cave

Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave) is one of the most beautiful caves on Halong Bay. It's famous for the beauty, geological and historical values.

Ho Dong Tien  cave is same as other caves if you just look at its gate from outside. Its entrance can be flooded up to one third when the tide rises. The Cave can be divided into three chambers and the way connecting them is very narrow that is big enough for only one person to go through at a time. It’s very dark in the middle of the cave so you need to bring torches in order to discover the cave and watch beautiful stalagmites and stalactites which are everywhere and make the cave become more special. Besides, we can see limestone lofts hanging on the wall, which are relics of geolical history of Halong Bay. They have been formed for thousands of year so scientists can do research and restore geological history of this area. It’s interestingly that there are small animals living inside the cave where there is no sunlight but nobody know how they can survive.

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Ho Dong Tien cave

The second chamber of the cave will lead you to a small close lake with shallow water. The lake was surrounded by lime-stone mountains, where fairies came here for bathing and sleeping according to legends of local residents. Thus, “Fairy Lake” was named for this cave by the locals. In fact, this special landscape has a special ecological environment which is the home of many endemic species.

It’s quite wet and dark inside the cave so the ground is slippery. In order to discover the whole cave, you need to wear nice shoes with a good grip on the ground. You can go to this cave either by kayaking or small boat rowing by the local people, it’s will be memorable experience in Halong Bay.

Ho Dong Tien is a nice place for celebrating your birthday and special events with your family, friends. The capacity can be around 15 – 20 people. There are some cruises and travel agents provide this services so don’t worry about how you can do that. Come to visit and feeling the special of Fairy Lake Cave.

Discover Asia On An APT River Cruise

Winding your way past quaint riverside towns and floating markets surrounded by green fields along the Mekong Delta and its adjoining waterways is a great way to discover Asia. APT‘s Southeast Asia cruises offer beautifully furnished private suites, international cuisine and small group excursions on rickshaws and water boats. You can cruise magically through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, discovering hidden gems not seen by land.

A visit to the Mekong Delta cruise is so special because of its unique diversity. See kids riding on water buffalo, rice workers hunched over their fields, flocks of storks at dusk and rowboats on its maze of channels. Home to over 1,000 varieties fish, 20,000 plant species and an array of wildlife, the Mekong Delta is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. It’s Asia’s third largest river; a comma-shaped flatland that is also known as Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’, producing more than a third of the country’s annual food crop. Here are four countries you can explore on an APT Asian river cruise.

Discover Asia On An APT River Cruise

Otherworldly sights await at Vietnma’s Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
An APT Mekong Delta cruise can take you through the contrasts of beautiful Vietnam, from the hive of activity in its crowded cities,to the relaxed pace of the beautiful countryside. In northern Hanoi, you will find a beautiful blend of French colonial influence, with the modern pace of Asian city life before cruising onward past the spectacular mountains of Sapa and the sparkling Ha Long Bay.

Be transported further south to Saigon, where you will find a mix of soaring skyscrapers with French architecture and the energy of chaotic outdoor markets. Along the way, Australia’s revered chef, Luke Nguyen, can help you discover the culinary heritage of his home country.

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Channels carve a lifeline into Cambodia, a country full of history and magnificence. Visit the famous temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap and cruise past the beautiful Royal Palace. Located on the riverfrontm the Palace showcases classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding.

You can experience Cambodia’s lush countryside filled with rice paddies and sugar palms, cruising along the south coast past tropical islands and beach huts.

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After years of isolation, Laos is now one of the most laid-back Southeast Asian destinations. Enjoy the well-preserved culture, stunning natural environment and friendly people. Life in Laos still revolves around tradition and you can experience riverfront life unchanged over generations. See the historic royal city of Luang Prabang where hundreds of saffron-robed monks move quietly among centuries-old monasteries.

The Mekong opens up at Si Phan Don (meaning literally ‘four thousand islands’). It’s an archipelago of tranquil islands popular with travellers for cycling, swimming, tubing, boat cruises, kayaking, and dolphin spotting.

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Thailand
Known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, you’re awarded the opportunity see Thailand’s famous beaches and lush mountain ranges on an APT river cruise. Stop at Bangkok for a spot of shopping in its many malls, or take in its history by visiting the ancient temples.

Heading further north, the landscape changes to dense forests, where you come face to face with hill tribes of and see village life rooted in centuries of tradition. The Mekong Delta and its distributaries are lined with natural beauty and is the perfect waterscape to discover Asia from a different perspective.

What you will see on a cruise trip?

Most guests who visit Halong will spend either 1 or 2 night on a cruise or junk - this is without doubt the best way to enjoy the scenic landscape of the Bay. Each cruise tailor-makes their own itinerary but in general, you will get to see the major caves and most important grottos of the Bay. 2 day trip is rather cramped as you get only 1 day to spend on board and the rest of the time is spent on traveling back and forth from Hanoi. 3 day trip gives you a better opportunity to see more of the Bay and worth considering if you have time.

2 days 1 night tour

On the first day, your cruise will start at noon and as the cruise sets sail, lunch will be served.

In the afternoon, you may have a chance to stop at several famous sites, such as Luon Cave, Đầu Người Island (Human Head Island), Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), and Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island). At one of the stopping points, tourists may also take part in exciting kayaking or swimming activity. However, there might be a small additional fee depending on the tour package you register for.

Coming back to the ship after a long day, tourists would be welcomed by more relaxing activities like massage, Jacuzzi (for luxury cruise), and a delicious dinner on board. Many cruises also organize cooking demonstration where you will learn to make Vietnamese food. Some cruises offer tourists outdoor BBQ party on the sundeck, which is a great way to spend time with friends and families. After that, you may choose to stay at the bar with lots of qualified wines, playing cards with friends, watching TV, or trying your luck with squid fishing.

When you wake up the next morning, your breakfast is ready to serve with an early morning Tai Chi class on the sundeck to get yourself into the flow of the nature. On the second day, you are scheduled to visit more famous tourist attraction, such as Titop Island or Sung Sot Grotto (Surprise Cave). The whole trip ends by a tour back to the harbor after that, so don’t forget to take some nice pictures of the bay on the way.

3 days 2 nights tour

Much similar to the previous itinerary, your cruise trip starts with a brief session about the itinerary and safety instructions on boat. The tour usually starts from 11:00am – 12:00am, so that you can have a tasty lunch while observing the stunning landscape of Halong Bay travel.

The cruise continues going around the bay until you reach a tourist spot, usually a famous beach or limestone cave such as Titop Island, Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), or Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island), then anchors for the night there. You will get enough time to enjoy water sports and activities like snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking in the green water of the bay. Depending on your cruise, you might enjoy BBQ party on beach, sundeck, or in the on-board restaurant. Paradise cruise Halong Bay

What you will see on a cruise trip?

On the next day, the journey starts with Tai Chi class in the early morning and breakfast. You have the whole morning to visit other attractions of the bay, and most cruises will transfer you to a smaller day boat so that you can go down the more narrow path of the Bay. You can spend the rest of the day with your friends and family exploring the sea. A delicious dinner is ready anytime when you come back. In Travel to Vietnam

For the thirday, you will often get to see Surprise Cave after breakfast. Brunch will be served as the cruise slowly heads back to the harbour.

Nhu cầu dinh dưỡng của hươu sao

Nhu cầu dinh dưỡng:

- Lượng thức ăn cho ăn: Cho huou giong ăn đủ lượng thức ăn theo tiêu chuẩn khẩu phần ăn và có sự điều chỉnh, theo dõi tránh bội thực do ăn quá no hoặc phải theo dõi hươu ăn thiếu khẩu phần dẫn đến quá đói(thiếu thức ăn). Để tránh được điều này chúng tôi đã phân ra các loại hươu để xây dựng định mức khẩu phần cho chúng để tiện chăm sóc nuôi dưỡng: Hươu Cai sữa từ 3 tháng đến 1năm tuổi, Hươu hậu bị từ 1-2 năm tuổi, Hươu kiệm định từ 3-4 năm tuổi, Hươu cơ bản từ 4 năm tuổi trở lên.

- Qua bảng 1. Định mức khẩu phần ăn cho chúng chúng ta thấy rằng, thức ăn chủ yếu dùng cho hươu là thức ăn thô xanh, thức ăn tinh rất ít, điều này phù hợp với dạ dày bốn túi, tiêu hoá nhờ hệ vi sinh vật sống cộng sinh trong dạ cỏ thức ăn của chúng chủ yếu là cỏ cây giàu xơ.

- Còn thức ăn tinh là loại thức ăn bổ sung mà thôi, lượng thức ăn tinh này nhằm cumg cấp năng lượng cho hệ vi sinh vật dạ cỏ hoạt động, nếu bổ sung không hợp lý sẽ làm rối loạn tiêu hoá. Đối với thức ăn khoáng và sinh tố thường chiếm một tỷ lệ rất ít, tuy vậy không để thiếu nhất là hươu cái khi có chửa, đẻ, hươu cái tiết sữa nuôi con, hiện nay thức ăn khoáng và các loại tổng hợp Vitamin có bán ở dạng tổng hợp rất nhiều trên thị trường, chúng ta nên mua để bổ sung cho hươu để có được những cặp nhung huou nguyen chat

 Xữ lý và chế biến thức ăn trước khi cho hươu ăn.

- Thức ăn cho hươu: Thức ăn xanh phải non, ngon, sạch, không để thức ăn quá ướt nước nhất là nước bẩn vì vậy trước khi cho ăn thì phải được rữa sạch để ráo nước, thì mới cho hươu ăn. Một số cây thức ăn, như lá cây mía, cây cỏ voi trước khi cho ăn thì cần cắt ngắn chừng 10- 15cm, các thức ăn củ quả dùng làm thức ăn cho hươu thì đem thái lát cắt mỏng làm nhỏ, thức ăn có chứa độc tố thì cần xữ lý loại bỏ độc tố rồi mới cho hươu ăn, không cho hươu ăn các thức ăn ôi thối kém phẩm chất, cần trồng một số cây hươu thích ăn để làm thức ăn cho hươu.

Nhu cầu dinh dưỡng của hươu sao

- Cho hươu ăn uống sạch sẽ: Hươu là động vật nhai lại nhưng trong ăn uống hươu rất sạch sẽ, chính vì thế hươu ít mắc bệnh tật, thức ăn xanh được kẹp thành một dãy phía ngoài chuồng để hươu có thể thò cổ ra ăn, máng ăn được bố trí dốc vào phía trong chuồng có độ cao khoảng 30 – 40cm, rộng máng là 60cm, dài là 1,2 m vừa để bỏ cỏ hoặc cành lá cho hươu rút ăn từ từ.

- Để đảm bảo vệ sinh ăn uống cho hươu chuồng rộng có sân chơi thì không nên xây máng gần chồng vì thế công tác vệ sinh không bão đảm, hươu sẽ dễ bị một số bệnh đường tiêu hoá. Vì vậy nên dùng máng ăn, máng uống di động sẽ giữa được vệ sinh sạch sẽ hơn. Sau khi hươu ăn xong thì nên chùi rữa máng để khô ráo sạch sẽ. để lần sau cho ăn tiếp. Hươu giống nuôi lấy thịt hươu

Kỹ thuật cho ăn.

- Cho ăn đúng cách: Hươu chủ yếu hoạt động vào ban đêm, ban đêm hươu ăn tới 60% tổng số thức ăn của khẩu phần, vì vậy mỗi lần cho ăn trong ngày không nhiều, ban ngày hươu ăn ít mà dành thời gian nhai lại thức ăn qua đêm. Đây là một đặc điểm hết sức quan trọng mà người chăn nuôi cần nắm biết. Vì vậy lịch phân bố cho hươu ăn như sau:

Bữa thứ nhất: 6-7 giờ sáng cho ăn 15% thức ăn xanh.
Bữa thứ hai: 9-10giờ sáng cho ăn 15% thức ăn xanh.
Bữa thứ ba: 13-14 giờ chiều cho ăn 10% thức ăn xanh cộng với thức ăn tinh trong ngày.
Bữa thứ tư: 17 - 18giờ tối cho ăn 30% thức ăn xanh.
Bữa thứ năm: 22 giờ tối cho ăn 30% thức ăn xanh.

- Thức ăn tinh không được cho hươu ăn vào buổi sang vì ăn như vậy sẽ làm cho hươu ăn ít thức ăn xanh và thức ăn củ quả. Nên cho hươu ăn thức ăn tinh vào bữa ăn thứ ba vào lúc 13 – 14 giờ trong ngày. Hàng ngày người chăn nuôi phải thường xuyên theo dõi phân của hươu để điều chỉnh thức ăn cho hợp lý. Thường phân của hươu có dạng viên bóng, cứng hình bầu dục nếu khác với bình thường thì cần xem xét lại thức ăn cho hươu.

Cho hươu ăn nhiều loại thức ăn xanh, đặc tính của chúng là thích ăn nhiều loại cỏ non, lá non và các loại cây có mủ. Không nên cho hươu ăn độc nhất một loại thức ăn thì sinh trưởng và phát triển, khả năng sản xuất sẽ bị hạn chế.

Halong Bay caving

Halong was honored twice with the title "World Natural Heritage Site" by the UNESCO as its value of geology, geomorphology. Therefore, visitors once coming to Halong Bay shouldn't miss the chance to explore grotto system there..

With Karst terrain, Halong bay has many caves and islands. These caves are attractive destination in route visiting Halong bay. Some famous caves are known extensively by tourist such as “Dau Go” cave, “Thien Cung” cave, “Sung Sot” cave… Magnificent masterpieces of the Creator will definitely dazzle all visitors by the magical world of stalactites and stalagmites in various sizes and shapes. Tourists are also have chance to dine in a cave and experience an exotic feeling of dining in spacious and romantic ambiance inside. 3 best places kayaking in Halong bay

The most famous cave is “Dau Go” cave, located in Dau Go Island. “Dau Go” cave is divided into three parts. Outside part has roll in dome with ceiling look like huge oil paint picture. Beauty of this cave is praised in many poems and songs. It was honored as “caves of wonders” in World Wonder book by French. Next to “Sung sot” cave which located in Bo Hon Island and belong to centre Halong bay. This cave included two parts with stalactites with unique shape such as rock elephant, rock flower, rock water seal… Name of cave explain wonderful beauty to surprise everyone. You could easily visit “Sung Sot” cave when take part in cruise journey: Titop beach – Bo Nau cave – Me Cung cave – Luon cave – Sung Sot cave. Nearly, you could visit “Trinh Nu” cave whose name means female cave. You also see “Trong” cave which located opposite “Trinh Nu” cave. Name of this cave means male cave. The longest cave is Hanh cave which located in Cam Pha. Length of cave is 1,3 kilometer along Hanh moutain and cross out sea. If tourist want visit Hanh cave, you need to use small boat and lamp because of dark of cave. Besides, tourists explore many beautiful caves such as: Fairy cave, Thien cung cave… travel to Vietnam

Halong Bay caving

Caving is always main activity of tourists when visit Halong bay. Many tourists took photograph unique caves to make remembered memories in Halong bay.Night Squid fishing in Halong Bay

Ba Hang and Cap La Fishing Village in Halong bay

Ba Hang Fishing Village in Halong bay

Ba Hang (Three) Caves is one of 4 fishing villages serving major tourist attractions in Halong Bay. Located in the region of well-known three caves, located next to thiencung (heaven) grotto, daugo grotto ... Visit Ba Hang Fishing Village in Halong bay with Halong bay cruise

with about 50 families...Ba Hang (Three) Caves is one of 4 fishing villages serving major tourist attractions in Halong Bay. Located in the region of well-known three caves, located next to thiencung (heaven) grotto, daugo grotto ... with about 50 families, Ba hang fishing village for tourists to visit, purchase and sale of marine, kayaking service... Read more:  

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Ba Hang and Cap La Fishing Village in Halong bay

Cap La Fishing Village in Halong Bay

Cap La is one of the small fishing village (lying between Bai Tu Long & Halong Bay). There are 80 family holders with more than 200 people living in this village. They live by fishing. Children go to school until they are 12 years old, then they stop for working as fish man.

No national electricity system here. The local have to use the electricity generators. It is hard and expensive to buy clean water and petrol her.

Kayak in Halong Bay

Halong Bay attracts thousands of passengers every month. Nearly five hundred cruises run every day and hundreds of passengers stay on board every night.

Halong Bay is famous for its natural beauty and thousands of limestone islands and islets.When you are on board, you admire the majestic beauty of the Bay but when you GET closer to the limestone islands, discover the beauty yourself, you admire its nature. But… how to get closer? The best way is joining kayaking activity. Halong bay tours

Kayak in Halong Bay?

• This is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.

How to use a kayak?

• Kayaking is generally assumed to be very safe in these calm waters of Halong Bay but there is still some areas and warning that you should avoid and listen to the tour guide. Kayaking is not difficult; however, to enjoy it completely, you need some tip: 

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Preparation do not skip this stage

• Suitable clothes: T-shirt and short, swimming suit in the summer; warm clothes in the winter; wet shoes, hat, sunglasses
• Necessary things: Water, sun cream, dry bag, camera, insect repellent
• Life vests

Medical box and food (for the long duration)

• Follow your tour guide: it is very important
• Listen to the route, time and rules
• Learn how to use the kayak even it is not your first time kayaking, wear the life vest and use the dry bag
• Strictly follow the leader (tour guide) about the moving rules
• Check with your tour guide the weather, tide and wind strength to have the best and safest route.
• Keep a suitable distance with the others, not too far, keep in sight with the others
• Keep away from the places which have strong flow, against the wind; take advantage of the wind strength and flow.

What about the children?

• Follow the tour guide and their parents
• Sit still in the kayak, do not move in front of or behind
• Wear the life vest
• Wear the hat and sun cream

Handle unexpected situations:

• Adjust the speed of the whole group if any of the member is out of sight
• In case the kayak capsizes, passengers need to swim a bit, and then take the water out of the kayak with the help of the tour guide. He will catch thekayak; take the water out by putting your kayak on his in the T- shape. After that, he will put the kayak back into the water; keep it still so that passengers can be on the kayak again.
• If there is an expected storm, find the safest place in the sheltered areas, beaches… to avoid the storm. In case passengers are in the middle of the sea and cannot find a safe place, passengers need to be gathered to make a raft
• If you are not sure about the route you are going, you should keep in touch with the others and paddle around the mountain, you will not be lost. Passengers should know for sure the route, search on the map.
• It is better if passengers have mobile phone, radio or any means of communication (often for professional kayakers)

What you will see on a cruise trip?

Most guests who visit Halong will spend either 1 or 2 night on a cruise or junk - this is without doubt the best way to enjoy the scenic landscape of the Bay. Each cruise tailor-makes their own itinerary but in general, you will get to see the major caves and most important grottos of the Bay. 2 day trip is rather cramped as you get only 1 day to spend on board and the rest of the time is spent on traveling back and forth from Hanoi. 3 day trip gives you a better opportunity to see more of the Bay and worth considering if you have time. Halong bay travel

2 days 1 night tour

On the first day, your cruise will start at noon and as the cruise sets sail, lunch will be served.

In the afternoon, you may have a chance to stop at several famous sites, such as Luon Cave, Đầu Người Island (Human Head Island), Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), and Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island). At one of the stopping points, tourists may also take part in exciting kayaking or swimming activity. However, there might be a small additional fee depending on the tour package you register for. V'spirit crusie Halong

Coming back to the ship after a long day, tourists would be welcomed by more relaxing activities like massage, Jacuzzi (for luxury cruise), and a delicious dinner on board. Many cruises also organize cooking demonstration where you will learn to make Vietnamese food. Some cruises offer tourists outdoor BBQ party on the sundeck, which is a great way to spend time with friends and families. After that, you may choose to stay at the bar with lots of qualified wines, playing cards with friends, watching TV, or trying your luck with squid fishing.

What you will see on a cruise trip?

When you wake up the next morning, your breakfast is ready to serve with an early morning Tai Chi class on the sundeck to get yourself into the flow of the nature. On the second day, you are scheduled to visit more famous tourist attraction, such as Titop Island or Sung Sot Grotto (Surprise Cave). The whole trip ends by a tour back to the harbor after that, so don’t forget to take some nice pictures of the bay on the way. travel to Vietnam

3 days 2 nights tour

Much similar to the previous itinerary, your cruise trip starts with a brief session about the itinerary and safety instructions on boat. The tour usually starts from 11:00am – 12:00am, so that you can have a tasty lunch while observing the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.

The cruise continues going around the bay until you reach a tourist spot, usually a famous beach or limestone cave such as Titop Island, Con Rùa Island (Turtle Island), or Cổng Trời Island (Heaven Gate Island), then anchors for the night there. You will get enough time to enjoy water sports and activities like snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking in the green water of the bay. Depending on your cruise, you might enjoy BBQ party on beach, sundeck, or in the on-board restaurant.

On the next day, the journey starts with Tai Chi class in the early morning and breakfast. You have the whole morning to visit other attractions of the bay, and most cruises will transfer you to a smaller day boat so that you can go down the more narrow path of the Bay. You can spend the rest of the day with your friends and family exploring the sea. A delicious dinner is ready anytime when you come back.

For the thirday, you will often get to see Surprise Cave after breakfast. Brunch will be served as the cruise slowly heads back to the harbour.

Travel Phu Quoc Island

Sitting back in a hammock, looking out over the quiet surf, you may wonder why more people don't know about Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. It gets almost none of the press of those islands over in Thailand -- and yet with its rugged jungle, squeaking white sands and sparkling cobalt waters, it can more than match them. And though an unbroken beach stretches for almost the entire length of the island's west coast, only a small part of it has been developed. Read more Mekong delta tours

We've seen many an island in Southeast Asia, and we've never stumbled across somewhere quite like here. The mix of isolated and deserted beaches, and a few thriving yet unadulterated Vietnamese towns, make Phu Quoc a rare find indeed. Read more: Vietnam tours

Travel Phu Quoc Island

Given its ease of access (a 21-minute flight from Rach Gia or an hour's flight from Saigon), it's amazing the island isn't far more developed, and while the Vietnamese government has huge plans they remain unrealised, and hopefully will remain just on paper for the foreseeable future. Paloma cruise

The island has something for everyone -- really! Ringed by over a dozen bays and beaches, some yellow sand, others brilliant strips of white, with an archipelago of islets off its south coast, a jungle-covered interior and a handful of fishing villages, there is enough to do for a longer stay than you may be planning.

Accommodation on Phu Quocencompasses a full range of options from affordable backpacker guesthouses through to quite fancy beach resorts and hotels. Hoteliers report that some guests do nothing more than the daily bungalow-beach-restaurant-beach-bungalow circuit for days on end -- for couples in particular, Phu Quoc is a favourite. 

But with a motorbike and a map, there's loads of exploring to do here, and while some of the beaches are under military control, the majority are open to the public.

Many leave Phu Quoc as their final stop in Vietnam before leaving, only to find that a couple of nights just aren’t enough. As a result, flights are changed and itineraries are revised -- so take it from us, revise your itinerary upfront and be sure to allow yourself enough time on Phu Quoc.

Đặc điểm của điều hòa âm trần Panasonic

Đối với các loại dieu hoa dành cho công trình , văn phòng nhà ở….thì điều hòa âm trần Panasonic luôn là sự lựa chọn hoàn hảo nhất về cả chất lượng lẫn kiểu dáng. Cùng tìm hiểu kỹ hơn về những điều làm nên thương hiệu của Panasonic.

- Mặt trang trí vuông 950mm nhỏ gọn tinh tế phù hợp với tất cả các địa hình.
- Chức năng định thời gian chọn tuần
- Chế độ khử mùi
- Chức năng Economy( tiết kiệm điện)
- Khởi động lại ngẫu nhiên
- Chức năng auto fan ( quạt tự động)
- Chức năng khử ẩm ( Dry)
Không chỉ dừng lại ở đó, dieu hoa am tran còn hoàn hảo hơn với những chức năng

Đặc điểm của điều hòa âm trần Panasonic

- Tự kiểm tra lỗi
- Tấm lọc Super alleru-buster
- Chọn cảm biến nhiệt độ chính(Đối với điều khiển có dây)
- Hoạt động ở môi trường thấp ( dòng 2 chiều): máy có thể hoạt động ở môi trường nhiệt độ cực thấp,lý tưởng cho việc làm lạnh trong mùa đông.
- Quản lý khởi động chiều nóng ( 2 chiều)
- Chức năng sưởi ấm làm lạnh tự động.
Ba kiểu chỉnh hướng gió của dieu hoa am tran panasonic cũng nâng cao mức độ thoải mái.
Lắp đặt dễ dàng linh hoạt, có thể nâng cao 750mm so với đáy máy đơn giản bằng cách dùng co nối. Giúp đi đường ống thêm dễ dàng tinh tế khi chọn vị trí lắp đặt khổi trong nhà.
Bảo trì 3 tháng 1 lần để đạt mức độ thoải mái tối ưu.
thegioidienlanh.com.vn Nhà phân phối số 1 máy dieu hoa Panasonic | điều hòa Daikin | LG | dieu hoa Funiki | Gree tại Việt Nam

Cooking class on a cruise in Vietnam

CULTURE
The Au Co cruise is designed to allow our passengers to get a true sense of Vietnam and experience a taste of the Orient. While aboard, there is a range of activities for you to discover and experience Vietnamese culture for yourself, everything from Tai Chi to cultural talks, cooking lessons to fine dining. Off-deck, there are plenty more opportunities to learn more about the local culture and history and also to engage with some of the local communities who inhabit this world-renowned landscape.

Cooking class on a cruise in Vietnam

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Cooking demonstration class a Halong Bay cruise

If you are interested in learning more about Vietnamese cuisine, our Vietnamese cooking class and tour may well interest you. Our cooking teachers, always a team of two – a chef experienced in Vietnamese cuisine and a team leader, many of whom have practiced abroad and who speak excellent English, will bring their vast experience to bear, sharing their excellent skills in this fun but informative class. Not only will you have many opportunities to taste Vietnamese dishes but you can also widen your knowledge of Vietnamese culture. Read more:

Paloma Cruise, Bai Tho cruise

Cooking class on a cruise in Vietnam

Tai Chi on our boats

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Tai Chi lesson in sunrise while on a Halong Bay cruise

Practising Tai Chi first thing in the morning with our professional trainer is a great way to start your day on a boat in Vietnam; clearing your mind and giving you energy for the rest of the day to discover both the beautiful Gulf of Tonkin as well as all the activities available on board The Au Co. This ancient Chinese martial art is celebrated both for its defence training and also for its health benefits.

Tea Ceremony on a tour of Halong

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High tea ceremony on one of our Halong Bay cruises

At the end of a busy day cruising and exploring the many sights of Halong Bay and the Gulf of Tonkin, you may well be curious to learn more about this fascinating area, the country and its people.

At sundown on the first day, a tea ceremony will be held, inviting you to taste and experience the range of Vietnamese teas on offer and giving you a broader understanding of their significance in Vietnamese culture.

Local touch

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Experiencing bamboo boat in Halong Bay to discover local floating village

As The Au Co has a more leisurely schedule, you will have more time to connect with some of the Gulf of Tonkin locals, adding to your lifetime experience. As part of our unique itinerary, we will pass local villages where you will be able to observe, and even take part in, some of the locals’ daily activities. We believe this is one of the greatest Halong tours Vietnam has to offer.

On Cat Ba Island, you can visit Viet Hai village and see people working on the rice paddies and picking fruit.

We will also travel to the more remote Bai Tu Long Bay to visit Vung Vieng Floating Village. Touring this fascinating village on bamboo boats, you can see how local families survive on the water, fishing.

Thói quen sử dụng điều hòa

Bạn có biết không khí trong phòng sử dụng dieu hoa có thể ô nhiễm hơn không khí bên ngoài gấp 2-5 lần? Nếu không sử dụng đúng cách, máy điều hòa có thể vừa tiêu tốn điện năng, vừa ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe.

Hãy cùng điểm qua 3 thói quen không tốt cho sức khỏe khi sử dụng máy điều hòa và cách khắc phục.

Thói quen 1: Đóng chặt cửa khi sử dụng máy điều hòa

3 thói quen sử dụng máy điều hòa âm trần không tốt cho sức khỏe
Không khí trong phòng kín có thể trở nên độc hại gấp 2-5 lần không khí ngoài trời, vì vậy bạn nên ưu tiên lựa chọn những sản phẩm  máy lạnh có chức năng lọc khí.

Chuyên gia điện lạnh Lê Ngọc Tâm lưu ý, không khí trong phòng kín có thể ô nhiễm hơn không khí bên ngoài gấp 2-5 lần! “Vì vậy, tuy bạn vẫn nên hạn chế đóng mở cửa phòng để hơi lạnh không thất thoát, nhưng đừng nên để không khí trong phòng trở nên quá bí, gây hại cho sức khỏe.” Ông Tâm khuyên, “Khoảng 15-30 phút, bạn nên mở cửa phòng để căn phòng được “thở”, thay không khí mới cho căn phòng. Khi mua máy điều hòa, bạn nên chọn những dòng máy điều hòa thế hệ mới, trang bị thêm các chức năng lọc khí và diệt khuẩn cho không khí.”

Thói quen sử dụng điều hòa

Thói quen 2: Tắt máy điều hòa tủ đứng khi phòng đã đủ độ lạnh

Để tiết kiệm điện, nhiều người có thói quen khi phòng đã đủ lạnh thì lập tức tắt máy điều hòa, và bật lại khi nhiệt độ phòng tăng lên! Có trường hợp chỉ bật máy lạnh 15 phút, phòng hơi lạnh một chút thì tắt, 15 phút sau bật lại.

3 thói quen sử dụng máy điều hòa không tốt cho sức khỏe
Máy điều hòa Samsung thế hệ mới hỗ trợ điều chỉnh nhiệt độ bằng Smartphone với tính năng Smart Wifi, giúp bạn duy trì nhiệt độ phòng ở mức lý tưởng

“Thực tế, đây là một sai lầm kiểu “tính già hóa non”, vì khi khởi động lại, máy điều hòa “ngốn” rất nhiều điện năng. Thay đổi trạng thái nóng-lạnh liên tục cũng làm cơ thể bạn khó chịu. Cách hợp lý nhất là nên duy trì nhiệt độ phòng ở mức ổn định, chứ không nên tắt hẳn máy điều hòa. Chênh lệch nhiệt độ lý tưởng giữa nhiệt độ phòng điều hòa và nhiệt độ bên ngoài là khoảng 7 độ C”, chuyên gia điện lạnh Lê Ngọc Tâm cho biết.

Thói quen 3: Không tận dụng được hết tính năng máy điều hòa thế hệ mới
Nhiều gia đình đầu tư tiền để đổi máy điều hòa thế hệ mới, nhưng lại không khai thác hết những tính năng của máy. Máy điều hòa thế hệ mới với thiết kế tam diện mang đến nhiều lợi ích vượt trội cho sức khỏe, đồng thời  có khả năng làm mát vượt trội và tiết kiệm điện năng so với điều hòa truyền thống

3 thói quen sử dụng máy điều hòa không tốt cho sức khỏe
Tận dụng triệt để những tính năng của điều hòa thế hệ mới, bạn có thể vừa sử dụng điều hòa hiệu quả vừa bảo đảm sức khỏe

Những dòng sản phẩm điều hòa thế hệ mới trên thị trường còn có những tính năng cải tiến khác dành cho những nhu cầu sử dụng khác nhau. Ví dụ như dòng máy điều hòa Samsung thế hệ mới có chế độ làm mát dễ chịu Comfort Cool giúp không khí tỏa ra khắp phòng và tính năng lọc không khí Virus Doctor rất phù hợp cho gia đình có trẻ nhỏ. Tận dụng hết những tính năng của máy điều hòa thế hệ mới, bạn vừa có thể tiết kiệm điện, vừa bảo đảm sức khỏe của cả gia đình trong mùa nóng.

Dragon’s Pearl Halong Cabins

Whether you are dinning in the restaurant, lounging on one of the two sundecks or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, you will be surrounded by the handcrafted teak and oak that make the Dragon’s Pearl wonderful sailing vessels.

This classic junk is ideal for parties for larger groups (up to 20 people) or even incentive groups. Alternatively book a berth and get to meet new friends as you cruise the bay.

The Features of the Dragon Pearl junk

Number of Junks: 3

• The Dragon’s Pearl 1: Launched April 2010
• The Dragon’s Pearl 2: Launched June 2010
• The Dragon’s Pearl 3: Launched July 2010
• Length: 29 m (95.14 ft)
• Width: 6.9 m (22.64 ft)
• 11 Deluxe Cabins (4 Double, 7 Twin)
• 2 Upper Luxury Dinning Areas: In and Outdoors
• 2 Spacious Sundecks and Relaxation Areas: Front and Back
• 1 Staff Section
• 1 Kitchen

Based on the Ancient style, Dragon's Pearl Junk are designed perfectly by wood, stone and bronze in harmony between tradition and luxury With a fully-equipped dinning room, a deluxe cabin with en-suite bathroom, sunbathing and relaxing area, a professional kitchen, a captain cabin and a separate staff area. Read more: Halong Pelican Cruise, Halong Huong Hai Sealife cruise

Room category

• Rooms Size: 11 m2 (118.4 ft2)
• Connecting rooms: Not available
• Extra beds: Not available
• Description (location, view): Sea view

Room amenities

• Individually controlled air-conditioning
• Slippers, hair dryer
• Wardrobe, cloth-hanger
• Bathroom amenities
• 24 hour room service
• Complimentary a bottle of mineral water per person per day  
• Bar and Dinning room: Well equipped, maximum 30 passenger
• Vietnamese sea food set or a-la-carte menus