Train travel in Vietnam

Train travel in Vietnam
Train rides are a great way to cover distance in Vietnam, whether it’s a short scenic ride or a long overnight trip designed to save airfare and hotel expenses.

Vietnam’s train lines run from Ho Chi Minh City all the way to Hanoi, stopping at major cities along the way. Two of the prettiest stretches are between Hue and Danang and the stretch in Phu Yen Province to the north of Nha Trang. Vietnam travel packages

There are several classes of train, depending on the rail line and times. The choices are hard seat (wooden benches), soft seat (similar to bus seats), hard sleeper (a cabin with six bunks with very thin padding) and soft sleeper (like a hard sleeper but with thicker mattresses and, usually, four bunks instead of six). Air conditioning is available in all sleeper cabins but may not be in all sitting cars. The trains between Lao Cai and Hanoi and the direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Thiet offer better facilities. White Dolphins cruise Halong

Dining options

Meal, snack and beverage carts generally pass by every few minutes. There is also a kitchen car where meals can be purchased, and passengers are permitted to hop off the train at stops to buy snacks. Do not linger, however, or you will be left behind. The food available is strictly Vietnamese (often rice, boiled cabbage and pork) and not very good.

Facilities are somewhat cramped, especially in sleeper cars. The cabins are often full, which may mean that you are sleeping with five strangers. The Vietnamese have a habit of sneaking children on board without tickets, which makes things all the more cramped. Large people may have trouble sitting up straight in the bunks or having enough room to lie flat.

From Hanoi, routes branch off to Lao Cai (from where buses travel to Kunming in China), Lang Son (leading to Beijing) and Haiphong. Other routes under construction may link Dalat to Phan Rang, and Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian border – if they are ever completed.

Why trains are the best way to get around Vietnam...
Vietnam's air-conditioned trains are safe, comfortable & inexpensive, the ideal way for independent travellers to get around and see Vietnam at ground level.  The train journeys are a genuine Vietnamese experience in themselves, an integral part of your visit to Vietnam.  You might even meet some Vietnamese people.  Inexperienced travellers sometimes think they'll save time by using internal flights - in fact, an overnight train ride from Hanoi to Hué or Danang actually saves time compared to flying, because the train leaves Hanoi city centre in the evening and arrives in Hué city centre next morning, but it's more than this, the train journey is a genuine Vietnamese experience, flying is a wasted opportunity.  Flying takes 4 or 5 hours out of your sightseeing day in getting to a remote airport, checking in, taking the flight itself, collecting your bags and getting back into the city centre.  And the sleeper train saves a hotel bill, too.  And what's the rush anyway?  Air-conditioned trains with sleepers and on-board catering link Hanoi, Hué, Danang, Nha Trang, and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).  Hoi An has no station, but it's just 30km by bus or taxi from Danang.  There are also trains from Hanoi to Haiphong (for Halong Bay) and Hanoi to Lao Cai (for Sapa).

The Reunification Express?
Trains between Hanoi & Saigon are sometimes referred to as the Reunification Express by guide books and tourist agencies, although there are now several trains on this route and no single train officially carries this name.  The line was completed by the French in 1936, and trains linked Hanoi to Saigon until 1954, when Vietnam was divided into north and south and the railway was cut.  The trains resumed on 31 December 1976, unifying the country once more.  You too can easily travel the length of Vietnam using the reunification railway, a travel experience in its own right.

The view from the train...
Coastal scenery between Hué and Danang seen from train SE1
between Hue and Danang
Along the coast and up into the hills...  The most magical part of the Hanoi to Saigon train journey is the world-class scenic section between Hué and Danang.  The train runs along the South China Sea, snaking from cliff to jungle-covered cliff past beaches and islands, then heads through the lush green mountains via the Hai Van Pass to reach Danang.  In Vietnamese it's Đèo Hải Vân meaning 'Ocean Cloud Pass', and I can't think of a better name.  These photos were taken in poor weather at the end of the rainy season - in the bright Vietnamese sun, the vivid blue skies, green waters and yellow beaches will take your breath away..

Ways to enter Vietnam

Ways to enter Vietnam
Lying on the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam shares the borders with three neighbor countries: China, Laos, and Cambodia. Also, it has a coastline of more than 3,000 kilometers long. Thus, it is very easy to access Vietnam through airway, waterway, and roadway. Travel to Vietnam

Via Airway

Airway is the best way to get to Vietnam that is easy and time saving. Two hub international airports are Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Besides, a far smaller number of international flights can be accepted by Danang Airport, located in Danang City. Plus, a variety of domestic airports are scattered across Vietnam. Bassac cruise 2 day Can Tho – Cai Be

Via Roadway

Travelers have two options to get into Vietnam via roadway: by train or by bus.

Via Waterway

Currently, the number of travelers coming to Vietnam through waterway is continuously rising.

Ways to enter Vietnam

Vietnam Transportation
Transportation in Vietnam is always a burning and disturbing problem. However, to some extents, it can be a joyful, exciting (and even thrilling) experience. Moreover, using local vehicles will save your money and reduce the cost of transfer. In fact, thanks to authorities' effort, transportation is getting more and more improved now. Halong Princess Junk

Types of transportation are varied, which are ordered by the distance of destinations:

Wandering through the streets within one city can bring you memorial times. If you have a company or a tourist guide by your side, you can also learn about interesting facts like the historical story lies behind each street name.

Cyclo

This special type of transport is the most ideal for exploring a city. When travelling in a low speed, you can get an insight into the daily life of local people. Do not worry; you will not miss any interesting things along the way!

Bus

Bus is the typical type of public transportation in Vietnam. Each of the buses is well-equipped with an air-conditioner and comfortable seats.

Motorbike

Among Viet citizens, motorbikes are most commonly used. They can be seen everywhere in the streets of Vietnam. For a foreign visitor, if you want to drive a motorbike by yourself, you need to be the rightful owner of one and bring along your drive license. If you just want to experience the feeling of riding on motorbikes around the cities, you can order a motor service (xe ôm).

Taxi

Taxi is worth considering if you want to go between places of medium distances, for example: from the airport to the hotel, or vice versa—thanks to its flexible time as well as reasonable cost. You can order taxis on your own or ask for the help of the receptionists at your hotel.

Train

Though the facilities are quite basic, traveling by train is indeed a romantic kind of transportation. This is recommended to use for long and especially overnight transfers so that you can enjoy memorable time gazing various charming sceneries passing by.

Air plane

Needing to move among cities, however, you do not have much time to spend on sightseeing with trains and instead have to save it—in this case, flights are ideal for you. They are also very convenient for traveling from another country to Vietnam or the other way round. Currently, Vietnam has in total 21 civil airports in service, together with 8 international airports. Moreover, international and internal flights are always available so that numerous demands of transfer are ensured.

Top 3 foods in Ha Giang

Shan Tuyet Tea in Ha Giang
Ha Giang is one of the provinces has the oldest Shan tea area in the country. From the early 20th century, the French investigates tea in Ha Giang and take attention to the ancient highland tea. It is Shan tea with big leaves, many snow-white hair covered buds and have good quality. So that people called Shan tuyet. SONG XANH CRUISE

In the natural forests of Ha Giang, Shan Tuyet tea grown mixed with other forest trees. In Ha Giang, Shan Tuyet tea located throughout most of the districts in which the ancient tea areas have 300-1000meters height. So far, some areas of province has highly specific for the an ecological tea such as: Lung Phin, Phin Ho, Tham Ve, Bo Duot,… that represents the oldest tea area of Vietnam. This is the local that produces the famous Shan Tuyet tea. The reputation of Shan Tuyet tea conquered not only the consumers but also the connoisseurs in enjoying tea. North Vietnam travel Packages

The Shan Tuyet tea in Ha Giang can be divided into two main types, there are: small Shan tea leaves, tea in Lung Phin with typical characteristics as raspberry or candle shape. Raspberry shape tea has a small leaf tea is less than candle shape tea. In addition to the perennial tea, Ha Giang still grows tea in the lowland. Paradise Cruise

Ha Giang Dried Buffalo

Dried buffalo is special food in the meals of Black Thai. This meat is usually made from muscle of buffaloes and cows freely on the northwest mountains. When making it, people cut meat into pieces with the grain then smoked by charcoal from the mountains. With the dried buffalo, the flavor of smoke is almost intact. The processing techniques are traditional secret but products are quite homogeneous. People use some spices such as pepper, ginger, especially “mac khen”- a type of forest pepper of Northwest upland ethnic minorities.

Ha Giang Dried Buffalo

You can contemplate the spices in each meat. Dried meat still retains the flavor characteristics, especially, the sweetness of the meat. When people often shred with the grain, it can eat immediately or use with corn wine. This dish is made completely natural, so it can reserve about 1 month.

 Today, cultural exchange scale between ethnic people becomes more and more develop, dried buffalo not only is the dish of the Thai but also follows the guests to nationwide. Therefore, the method to enjoy this dish is different and depends on each place.

If the Thai often enjoys their special dish instead of eating foods, especially on the rain, floods or lack of food… but now, this dish can be served with hot pot or baking dish. However, the unique flavor of buffalo meat only intact when taken directly from the kitchen, still smell of smoke, spicy peppers, flavor of “khac men”.

HA GIANG STONE BRYOPHYTE

For many years, bryophyte is regarded as the aquatic without effects. However, ethnic people in Xuan Giang commune, Ha Giang province, bryophyte is considered as special food. The food is made from it called “que”. This is not only delicious dish but also good for health.

According to local people, when looking bryophyte, they usually choose the fresh and great bryophyte. Then, it is cleaned and then is processed into many dishes. The bryophyte exists in 7 days, when it grows up to 3-4 days people should pick up right away.

Good bryophyte is less and it can eat depend on season, so it is precious dish. Bryophyte can be processed into many dishes such as fried bryophyte, dried bryophyte but the most unique dish is bryophyte mixed with spices and then grilled.

When grill, people cannot turn it several times but grill one side then grill the other. Since bryophyte dish depends on season people often make dried bryophyte. Special customers are eaten the special dish: dried bryophyte. Grilled bryophyte not only is favorite food of ethnic people but also can cure many diseases, help blood circulation, detoxification, heat stability, blood stability and strengthening resistance.

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.

The most charming street in Da Nang city – Bach Dang Street

The glamorous city of Da Nang has variety of stunning attractions, from beautiful beaches and natural destinations to amazing Ba Na Hill and outstanding architectures. Especially, on the left side of poetic Han River, there is a very alluring and fantastic street called Bach Dang Street. It is considered as the most charming street in Da Nang city with perfect position and perfect view. Travel Centre Vietnam tours
 Da Nang city – Bach Dang Street
Bach Dang is not only an ideal place to see the whole wonderful view of Da Nang city, but also has a lot of historical relics, cultural beauty and notable architectures such as bridges, buildings, etc.
Splendid embankment
Bach Dang Street runs along Han River. Some people compared Bach Dang Street as a bulwark embracing the city or as the image of a sweet mother hugging her child. The street brings distinctive creation of architecture as a highlight of the city. It is also featured by a lot of stunning natural sceneries. Jasmine Cruise Halong bay
The most charming street in Da Nang city – Bach Dang Street
Walking along the street, you can see and feel the vibrant city of Da Nang with high-rise buildings, extremely impressive bridges including Han Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Thuan An Bridge as well as the poetic beauty of Han River. You can stand on the street or on bridges to see other destinations of Da Nang such as Son Tra peninsula or Ngu Hanh Son. Mekong eyes cruise

The witness of history

Bach Dang Street has existed for a very long time, since the city has name of Tourance. In the past, it is an important street in Da Nang’s transportation with many key buildings, cultural centers put on it. A part of the street was a crucial trade port, where was very crowded with foreign ships. Han Market, a very big market of Da Nang was held on the street. There was also a train station built in French Colonial time. Other remarkable buildings were French Cutural Center (today is Da Nang Library), Cham Museum,…

The most charming street in Da Nang city – Bach Dang Street

Best place in holiday
In New Year Holiday, Bach Dang Street is covered with colorful flowers, making an outstanding version of flower street of Nguyen Hue (Ho Chi Minh City). The street along Han River is more beautiful and charming because of many different species of blooming flowers.

In other holidays or festivals, Bach Dang Street with a lot of advantages in aesthetics, position and space is always used to celebrate.
Visiting Da Nang city, one of the first thing you have to do is hiring a bike or just walking by your foot to make a tour on Bach Dang Street.

Bac Ha Sunday Market

In the rugged mountains of northwestern Vietnam, the town of Bắc Hà holds a big, bright and busy market every Sunday. Attracting hundreds of colourfully dressed ethnic minorities from the surrounding countryside, this market is not only a draw for locals, it’s a big hit with foreign and domestic tourists too. On the one hand, Bắc Hà market is a fascinating spectacle: a superb example of a traditional minority market in Vietnam’s wild northern mountains. On the other hand, it’s a tourist circus, where minority peoples are often treated like performing animals, and much of the financial profit finds its way into the hands of the majority ‘Kinh’ Vietnamese, not the minorities. It can be a confusing and, sometimes, unsettling experience. One thing’s for certain: the increasing number of tourists is changing Bắc Hà Sunday market. It remains to be seen whether this will be for better or for worse. Halong bay cruise Vietnam

Colourfully dressed ethnic minorities, Bắc Hà MarketMarket colour: Bắc Hà is a mecca for the region’s colorfully dressed ethnic minorities

Early mornings in Bắc Hà, around 800m above sea-level, are often misty and cold. Whatever the weather conditions, the activity starts shortly after dawn at the marketplace. A two minute walk from the town square, Bắc Hà market covers a larger area than any other minority market in Vietnam. There are thousands of people and hundreds of stalls. It’s a unique spectacle. The produce is varied, fresh and colourful. The minority women and girls look fantastic in their traditional clothing. The men are just as intriguing: drinking various local liquors, smoking local tobaccos from bamboo pipes, slurping local noodles, and exchanging local gossip. It’s impossible not to be drawn into the vortex of this lively, dazzling Sunday market. Vietnam Mekong river tours

The breakfast crowd, Bắc Hà MarketThe breakfast crowd: soup, rice liquor, and ‘Lao’ tobacco at 7am, Bắc Hà Market

But it isn’t just a local market anymore: it’s a tourist market. Now days, trinket and garment kiosks surround the original market stalls. The products – including crockery, scarves, statuettes, and shawls – are very attractive and beautifully made. But, it’s immediately apparent that these kiosks are managed by majority ‘Kinh’ Vietnamese people, not ethnic minorities, and that their customers are tourists, not locals. North Vietnam tours packages

Calls of ‘You buy something!’ echo around the market, shouted in English every time a foreigner passes by a stall. Brief bargaining takes place between foreign tourists and Vietnamese stall owners. After the sale is made the Vietnamese stall owners shout to each other in Vietnamese, bragging about how much money they fleeced the foreigners for.

Bac Ha Sunday Market

Attractive garments aimed at touristsEmpty until the tour groups arrive, these garments stalls are aimed at tourists not locals

Meanwhile, minority peoples buy and sell the less lucrative produce – meat, fish, vegetables, agricultural appliances, live animals (and a large amount of home-brewed rice wine). Most tourists don’t find these products as intriguing – and certainly not as attractive – as the garments and other souvenir-suitable items on sale at the Vietnamese ‘Kinh’ stalls. Thus, a large amount of the tourist buck spent at Bắc Hà market fails to make it into minority people’s pockets. So how do ethnic minorities – who are significantly poorer than Vietnamese ‘Kinh’ – benefit from the massive tourist interest in the Sunday market?

Local liquor portioned out, Bắc Hà MarketLocal liquor for sale: unlikely to attract the tourist buck

Attention, whether wanted or unwanted, seems to be one answer to the above question. On my last visit to the market, a lady from the Flower Hmong, the largest minority group in the area, got angry at me when I stepped too close to her red chillies, which were laid out on the ground. It seemed a disproportionate reaction to me so I made my feelings known to her. As I moved away, another traveller came up and shoved a 10 inch camera lens right into her face, while she made a sale to another Flower Hmong woman. He made no eye contact, no attempt to communicate, not even a smile. He took his pictures and left without buying anything – what tourist is going to buy red chillies at Bac Ha market?

Camera pointing at Bắc Hà MarketClose up: who needs a tripod when you can use a local’s head

After that, I began to notice the big cameras all over the market. Giant lenses pointed right up into minority peoples’ faces, as if they were no more than zoo animals, incapable of feeling self-conscious or offended or that their personal space had been intruded upon. What’s more, there was very little interaction between the photographers and their subjects: no attempt to make them feel at ease or ask if they minded having their picture taken. Perhaps, I thought to myself, there’s a lot to be angry about if you’re a minority woman selling red chillies at Bac Ha market.

Photographer's dream? Bắc Hà MarketBắc Hà Market is a photographer’s dream, but there’s a lack of respect for their subject.

By 10am, as busloads of travellers on day trips from Sapa arrive, tourists come close to outnumbering locals. The market begins to feel like a farce, a Disney market, a recreation of a traditional market: a fake market. However, you can escape the camera-wielding crowd by wandering to the meat, fish and poultry section, where most people don’t venture because the sights, sounds and smells aren’t so attractive. The hot food section is also wonderful. Even though it’s under the full gaze of dozens of camera lenses, most people stop short of sitting down at one of the wooden benches and ordering one of the steaming, hearty bowls of soup. But do this and you’ll actually be partaking in this real, live market, not just spectating. The food is excellent and cheap, and you’re likely to be invited by fellow diners to toke on their bamboo pipes and shoot back their rice liquor.

The hot food section, Bắc Hà MarketLots of fun and interaction with locals can be had at the superb hot food section of the market

In general, I don’t feel comfortable at Bắc Hà Sunday market. I like it and loath it. After all, I am one of the hundreds of camera lenses at this market (the photos in this article are proof of that). I didn’t buy any red chillies from the minority woman I offended, and I was tempted to purchase one of the souvenir trinkets from the ‘Kinh’ stalls. Like most tourists, I don’t like to think of myself as a tourist, but Bắc Hà market reminds me that I am. It would be nice if more tour companies employed local minority people as guides around the market. This would produce a few jobs for local people and it would encourage foreigner-minority interaction through translations provided by the local guides. To see the market at its best, get here before 9am. To give something back to the market and the people who make it happen, buy some of the exotic fruit on offer, try some of the local liquor, wolf down a bowl of the local soup, and ask before taking a photo.

Hoi An The Old city

Hoi An is a quant, unique town that you want to linger on while backpacking through South East Asia. It’s lovingly preserved Old Town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can soak up the surrounds by simply walking or cycling the streets. Along the streets of the historic centre are speakers which play soft instrumental music, that literally feels like you are in a movie. Hoi An is full of vibrance and Vietnamese culture, a must see stop on your backpacking adventure of Vietnam.

Once the sun sets Hoi An is set alive with nightly events. Music and dance performances often take place along the riverfront where people release floating candles as well wishes into the Thu Bon River – a magic site to see. Shopping continues as you cross the bridge over to An Hoi island filled with night time markets.

The best way to get around Hoi An is by stretching your legs and exploring by foot, especially through the old town. Cycling is another great way to explore and get to near by beaches.

Hoi An’s beaches

Top up your tan with a short pedal out of Hoi An to laze over cheap beer and sunsets. Two nearby beaches; An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach are located 3-5km out of the city that vary in tourist numbers. Travel Halong bay Vietnam

Hub of Tailor Made Clothing

Hailing as the capital of tailor made clothing in South East Asia, Hoi An is famous for its custom made clothing. Temptations will be running high to get measured up and take home a spanking new outfit from a new suit to dresses, blazers and more. Scattered across the city are countless tailor made clothing shops producing quality made to order items within 24 hours at a reasonable price. Allow yourself time for fittings to come away looking extra sharp. Vietnam Mekong river tours

Hoi An & The Old city

Local Cuisine

Hoi An is a real haven for those people with a sweet tooth and interest in scoring secret recipes of local vietnamese cuisine. Thanks to the French influence of the town, you can find delicious cakes and pastries on every street corner. The lively local markets are a taste of organic living, with crops being grown in the surrounding farming countryside. Tea is serious business in Vietnam in particular Hoi An. It’s not just the flavorsome drink, but it comes with a whole ceremony and practice.

Visit the ruins of My Son Ruins of the Cham dynasty

Hidden in a valley surrounded by mountains one hour bus ride out of Hoi An lies the ruins of My Son of the Cham Dynasty. The impressive Hindu structures of My Son now recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site were badly damaged during the Vietnam War, still standing as a sight to see when in Hoi An.

Getting to Hoi An

Getting to Hoi An from Northern Vietnam is a breeze. Our backpacker dedicated Boomerang Bus Vietnam departs from Hanoi Backpackers Hostel and travels south to Hoi An as the last stop on route. The Boomerang Bus Vietnam covers many insanely stunning locations as stops between Hanoi and Hoi An. Another option is to get on a Top Gear Motorbike Tour that departs from our Hue Backpackers Hostel zipping over the renowned High Van Pass.

Top 5 dishes to try in Nha Trang

Well known for clean beaches and beautiful eco-tourism sites and islands, Nha Trang is also famous for its cheap and delicious cuisine. While the city has amazing 5 star hotels with luxurious restaurants to boot, you can experience authentic Nha Trang food in more local and inevitably delicious places in town. Check out our 5 top dishes to try while in Nha Trang. Centre Vietnam travel

Hải sản

Translated as “seafood”, this really isn’t a dish, this means a medley of different seafood. Not surprisingly in this beach town, the selection and quality is top notch. Any number of dishes will have the option of “hai san” which will include fresh fish, crab, shrimp and/or squid. There are abundant seafood restaurants, street stalls and beach resorts offering the best hai san the city has to offer.

Local insight: Most places have seafood on display so you can pick which items you want to have for dinner. Halong bay tours

Top 5 dishes to try in Nha Trang

Bò né

A breakfast favourite of locals, Bò Né is a beefsteak served with pate, eggs, bread and chili sauce in a blisteringly hot plate. It is accompanied with a mix of salad, tomato, cucumber, onion and vinegar. One notable item is the bread which is always served warm and crusty.

Local insight: Check ou the Bo Ne at 41 A Le Dai Hanh. It’s tasty, filling and at VND35,000 a plate, a steal. Mekong river tours

Nem nướng Ninh Hoà

The sauce is the key to this dish and simply put, is amazingly delicious. Minced pork is mixed in a sauce that is equal parts peanutty, salty, and sweet. The dish is served with grilled pork, a deepfried spring roll wrapper, and salad wrapped in rice paper. Price ranged from VND40.000 to VND60.000/set.

Local insight: The area of Dang Van Quyen street, near Dam market is the traditional centre of “Nem Ninh Hoà”.

Bánh cuốn thịt nướng
Different from it’s cousin to the south, this spring roll usually served with minced pork meat, called “chả lụa”. It still comes with the prerequisite greens, pickled daikon and carrots along with the smattering of herbs inside a rice wrapper.

Local insight: You can get the best banh cuon at the restaurant located at the corner of Ngo Gia Tu and Bach Dang Streets.

Bún cá sứa

Your trip to Nha Trang wouldn’t be complete if you don’t have this kind of noodle soup. Not many people are fan of jellyfish but this is one of specialities in Nha Trang and fresh tuna or marin is also served with the jellyfish. Dip the fish or jellyfish into a special fish dipping sauce to create a taste sensation not usually found in the country.

Local insight: Bà Năm restaurant, Dam market or the corner of Bach Dang and Nguyen Thien Thuat streets are reliable stops for the best bun ca – bun sua in town. And if it’s too much for you, the jellyfish is optional.

Hope you enjoyed reading out top 5 dishes to try in Nha Trang and feel free to let us know what you think of them!

A guide to souvenir and gift shopping in Vietnam

We all know that happiness is real only when it is shared. And the best way to share the happiness after your travel is to bring souvenirs and make gifts for people you love. Because only in such a way we can share our impressions and let them also feel energy of the places we saw and literally touch the culture and history of the country. And of course, don’t forget to make a gift for yourself – it will remind you about all the days and moments that you spent in beautiful and mysterious Vietnam! Are you tired of fridge magnets and need ideas of creative and valuable gifts? We are here to help you! Vietnam travel

Conical Hat
Conical Hat has become one of the true symbols of Vietnam and, probably, nobody is coming back home without the one on a head and few more in a suitcase! The hats may have different styles, depending on a region where it comes from.  For example, Tay group has distinctively red color, Thanh Hoa has only 20-hem frame, Hue’s is thin and elegant while Binh Dinh’s is thick. So not only the hat itself, but also a story behind it will be a great reminder about Vietnamese adventures! It also possible to make it with your own hands with the help of locals craftsmen. JAHAN CRUISE

Silk
Silk items or silk fabric can be a great gift for the people you love, including for yourself! Every time when the person will wear or touch a beautiful silk dress, scarf or suit, he will touch the entire history and culture of Vietnam at the same time. One of the best places to shop for silk is Hoi An, a small beautiful town located on the coast of the East sea and famous for its old traditional craftsmanship. Here you will find more than 400 silk and tailor shops with a great choice and the highest quality items .Paradise Cruise

A guide to souvenir and gift shopping in Vietnam

Silk Paintings
In Vietnam silk is used not only for making clothes! Do you have a friend who is an art lover or passionate about Eastern culture? Then silk paintings maybe a right choice for you! You can find paintings in different sizes, colours, prices, but each of them is a real piece of art, created by Vietnamese artists using ancient traditional techniques and ornaments. Such a gift will be a great decoration for any house in any part of the world.

Guoc Moc
From Vietnamese, guoc moc is translated as sole sisters. For people here, this is not only everyday shoes, but also an important part of a history and culture of the country as guoc moc shoes for the first time were mentioned in a third century book as a footwear of a Vietnamese resistance movement leader. Nowadays literally everyone in a Vietnam has a pair of guoc moc, and these stylish and comfortable shoes will be the best gift for any fashion-monger!

War Souvenirs
There are many collectors in the world interested in collecting war memoirs, and if you know one of them (or you are the one), then in Vietnam you should definitely visit Dan Sinh Market (also known as War Surplus Market), that sells genuine and authentic surplus of Vietnam War. Here you can buy war memories from both, Vietnamese and American sides, which remain important historic relics.

Vietnamese Ceramics
Vietnam had been famous for its high-quality ceramics for centuries. One of the places where you can buy a great porcelain is an ancient Battrang Pottery Village, which is only 10km away from Hanoi, on the left bank of the Red River. Here you can not only buy beautiful items, but also participate in a workshop with local craftsmen and make a piece by yourself! Isn’t it the best gift for the one you love?

Vietnamese Embroidery 
Another stunning gift from Vietnam is a handmade embroidery. It comes from a 700-year-old tradition and even nowadays girls are expected to know how to decorate their clothes, pillowcases, curtains, tablecloths, etc. So such kind of gist will be not only a beautiful decoration element of a house, but also a great example of deep roots of Vietnamese culture.

Con Dao Islands – Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province

Con Dao Islands are an archipelago that consists of 16 islands in the Southeast region of Vietnam. Once you reach it, you will constantly have a feeling that you’ve found yourself on a picture from some beautiful postcard! Wherever you go, you will see breathtaking sceneries of a wild untouched nature. Except this, Con Dao is also an important place in the history of Vietnam. It really seems that even time stops here. This is a real paradise off the beaten track, which you will, probably, never forget! South Vietnam tours

Con Dao Islands – Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province

How to get there?
By plane
Côn Sơn Island, which is the biggest island of the archipelago, has an airport that serves domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Cần Thơ, operated by VASCO (Vietnam Airlines). The round trip from Ho Chi Minh City costs nearly $350.
To get from the airport to the city centre, you can use any hotel bus – the drivers will be only happy to give you a ride only for $2 (50,000 VND). The taxi from the airport will cost approximately $15 (300,000 VND). JAHAN CRUISE

By boat
You can hire a boat at the national park office on the Côn Sơn Island, in a case you want to explore the islands around by boat. A 12-person boat costs about $50 (1,200,000 VND) per day.  Dragon Pearl Junk

Things to do at Con Dao Islands

Enjoy a day on the beach
Probably, spending a lazy day on the beach will be your biggest wish after a flight and long travel to the island. Be careful, the Con Dao beaches are so beautiful that you may easily spend here the rest of your trip, but there’s still a lot of other interesting things to do and to see! If you stay on the Con Son Island, you may check Bai Dat Doc beach, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful on the island. It’s a lot of less crowded with tourists, but no less awesome than other beaches on the smaller islands around. If you want to explore them as well, visit a beautiful white sand beach of Tre Lon Island, located to the west of Con Son.

Take a tour in Phu Hai Prison

Phu Hai Prison was built in 1862 to house the first anti-colonial agitators. Nowadays this is an important historical site of the country that attracts visitors from all the parts of the world. It is known that the prisoners were kept here in the terrible conditions and more than 20,000 of them have died here. Next to the prison, you may find a Revolutionary Museum, where the guided informative tour costs less than $1 (20,000 VND).

See the turtle sanctuary
If you want to see an exciting natural phenomenon of turtles laying eggs, you can book a special turtle tour at the National Park Office. When booking your trip, remember that the turtle season lasts only from June till the middle of September. It may still happen that the office will sell you tickets out of season and promise turtles, but in the end you will see nothing. However, if you come during the right season, use your chance to see it!

Scuba Dive!
Con Dao has a reputation of one of the best destinations for diving in Vietnam. It’s corals are untouched, the underwater life is diverse and the flocks of fish are colourful and impressive! Among the reliable and trustful companies that provide diving service there are Dive! Dive! Dive!, Rainbow Divers and Senses Diving Con Dao. The prices start at $75. Pay attention that the medical insurance is obligatory due to the island’s remote location.

Visit the Con Dao National Park
Almost 80% of the land area of the archipelago are a National park. Here you can see the unique animals, for example, the endemic black squirrel and the crab eating macaque. Part of the territory is covered with wild rainforests with beautiful lakes and waterfalls. Remember to plan and check your route in advance. Doesn’t matter how beautiful are the landscapes, it’s never a good idea to get lost!

Eating out in Sapa, Vietnam

The town of Sapa in Vietnam is a popular stop for most tourists who arrive from Hanoi on the overnight trains. With the surrounding mountains and tribal villages, not to mention the mighty Mt. Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, it is quite understandable why Sapa is so popular with hikers, climbers and travelers looking for markets and cultural immersion with the hill tribes.

Given that Sapa is no stranger to tourists and the post-colonial French influence (freshly baked baguettes, anyone?), it’s no surprise that this little town is dotted with many good restaurants serving local and international (mostly French or Italian and some American) cuisine. You can even get a Doner Kebab if you fancy one! However the price range varies greatly depending upon if the place is targeted towards tourists (most are) or also welcomes locals and expats. North Vietnam tours

I spent some time volunteering with a wonderful organization called Sapa O’Chau,  and ended up trying a lot of different restaurants during my time in Sapa. Personally the joy of travel is incomplete without memorable food experiences and Sapa provided plenty of those. Here’s a list of my top 5 places for a truly delicious meal, all varying in price and cuisine. At the time of writing, a filling local meal with a starter, side and main dish would cost you about $4-5 and an additional $2-3 for a glass of wine. International cuisine is understandably slightly more expensive. AMALOTUS CRUISE

1. Antique Sapa    22A, Phan Xi Pang, Sapa

A simple and high value for money restaurant that does a very good Set Menu. Now a lot of restaurants in Sapa try to attract tourists with local Set Menus that are about $4-5 that consist of a starter, main dish and beverage (hot wine or tea) but not all of them are comparable in terms of taste, quality or portion size. Antique Sapa ranks very high on all of these and has one of the best Set Menus with generous portions and meals that will make you fall in love with local food. Image Cruise

Eating out in Sapa, Vietnam

2. Nature View  051, Fansipan Street, Sapa

One of the pricier and fancier restaurants in Sapa, but totally worth it. This places scores on its excellent ambience, delicious food and quick and friendly service. It serves both local and international cuisine and even does a good Set Menu. I definitely saw more tourists here than locals, probably because of the price range. I particularly enjoyed the chicken sautéed in lemongrass and basil (pictured below), the yogurt sautéed chicken was equally good.

Other recommendations: Spicy sautéed potatoes, pasta, vegetarian and tofu dishes.

3. Little Sapa  18, Cau May, Sapa

Little Sapa is best for its truly authentic and very reasonable Vietnamese food. The prices are among the lowest in Sapa town (meals cost $2-$5) and the quality of food is still very high. The staff does not speak a lot of English so be patient while ordering, they do understand and get it right most of the time. The restaurant sees a good mix of local patrons and tourists. It dishes out what was my favorite Pho-ga (Chicken noodle soup) during my time in Vietnam. The fiery garlic sauce that sits on all tables is a great accompaniment to most dishes.

Other recommendations: Fish spring rolls, Tofu and vegetables in tomato gravy (pictured below) and the Vegetable Curry.

4. Baguette & Chocolat   Thac Bac Street, Sapa

This is essentially a pricy French café that does great croissants, stuffed baguettes, all day breakfasts, eggs, coffee and desserts. Personally I am a big fan of this café and you can read more about its mission and how it contributes to the local community here.

Recommendations: Baguette with sautéed zucchini, eggplant, white onions and pureed tomatoes (pictured), Hunter’s Omelette, Chocolate Croissant, Lemon tart (pictured) and  Apple and goats cheese spring rolls (pictured).

5. The Lizard  10, Cau May, Sapa

 Good for Vietnamese food and friendly service. Staff is very helpful if you’re undecided about what to order. Price range is similar to most restaurants with meals costing between $4-$5.

Recommendations: Tofu curry with mushrooms, eggplant in a clay pot with steamed rice (pictured) and Chicken Spring rolls with egg and vegetables.

7 Things not to do in Vietnam - a Cultural Guide

Travel broadens the mind but stray outside of the local laws and customs and you’ll find yourself on the receiving end of angry locals, or worse still, getting deported or locked up in jail. Follow these etiquette and cultural hints when exploring Vietnam;

Don’t blog in Vietnam – If you thought blogging about government affairs in Vietnam is cool, you better think again. Unlike most countries where you are free to blog about the government, in Vietnam, you certainly aren’t. Whether what you were blogging about was sensitive or not, it’d be ten times better to just use that keyboard to type about the weather in Vietnam. Talk about anything like corruption in the government or even the Vietnam War and you’ll either be deported, or you’ll be thinking about freedom behind steel bars. Blogging, in Vietnam, should be about your personal experiences. Blogging about the government is a no-go-zone. Vietnam travel

Keep your leisure time healthy – Despite having the freedom to blog about your personal experiences, you should know that anything that depicts pornography is highly illegal. Prostitution also happens to be illegal. If you’re the kind of person that loves going to bars and nightclubs, flirting with a couple of women and then taking them back to your crib, this isn’t the place for you. Even sharing a room with a Vietnamese of the opposite sex is wrong and co-habiting is completely a no-go option. Though this law is nowadays not so strict about this, you can never be too sure when things might get serious. Calypso Cruise

As with all destinations, it’s important to practice common sense and these tips are here to assist. Regular readers of our blog know that we adore Vietnam as a travel destination and have indeed produced many posts on the subject; My Hanoi Travel Experience: My Favourite Destination in the World, What to do in Ho Chi Minh City, 5 Weird and wonderful hotels in Vietnam and many more.

Women’s dress in Vietnam – For women, the laws are even stricter then for a man. You can’t wear revealing clothing anywhere in Vietnam apart from your own bedroom. Foreigners aren’t excluded from this law and there are some who have been called rude names for wearing sexy, revealing or low cut clothing whilst out and about. Reveal less and you might just survive in Vietnam. Showing off your bust and letting the men see how attractive your legs are will do you no good. Instead, you might end up spending the night in a cell, or you might even be on your way back to your home country. DAY TRIP CRUISE

7 Things not to do in Vietnam - a Cultural Guide

Don’t attempt to drive when in Vietnam – Your driver’s license is as good as useless in Vietnam. Having an International Driver’s License makes no difference either. However good you are at driving, you also can’t be issued with a VN driver’s license. Only a Vietnamese can obtain a driver’s license. So, kindly don’t bother driving in Vietnam if you can’t prove that you are Vietnamese. And with the roads choc-a-block 24/7 it’s no great loss to forgo driving for the duration of your holiday.

Update; whilst you can’t use your own drivers licence in Vietnam you can apply for a Vietnamese licence should you wish to, for example if you plan a lengthy stay and is required by law to drive a car or motorcycle in Vietnam. Visitors can apply via the Hanoi Department of Public Works and Transportation and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Works and Transportation, contact details can be found on the FCO Official site.


Stay safe in Vietnam – Also, the police in Vietnam aren’t interested in cases such as your bag was stolen or you got ripped off by a merchant. These cases, in the eyes of the police, aren’t crimes. They are regarded as civil matters of dispute. So, it’d be a good idea to always watch out for conmen, distraction thieves and pickpockets. They can lurk anywhere since stealing your property wouldn’t end up being a police matter. If you do lose something, hire a private investigator or someone of the sort. After that, hope that he/she isn’t a con as well. If he/she is, leave the police out of it. Always check the latest official safety and travel advice prior to travel.

Camera action – Despite criminal deception not being a major issue to the police, your camera might turn out to be a big issue. Restrain from taking pictures of military installations. All you’ll be really looking for is an unexpected arrest in which you’ll be taking pictures of your life in prison.

Drugs in Vietnam – Finally, transportation of illegal drugs is among the most offensive crimes in Vietnam. The maximum penalty for this crime is death. Though you might catch a glimpse of one or two people smoking marijuana in the streets, don’t ever be fooled into doing the same.

Best Food in Can Tho

Located in South West of Vietnam, people here at Can Tho Province are friendly, gentle & generous. Mother Nature has been very kind when providing such prosperity to the land; therefore, many famous recipes are on the list of Best Vietnamese Food.

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Rice Cake with Pork Belly, Mung Bean with Magenta Leaves Recipe (Bánh tét lá cẩm):

In Can Tho, the best Rice Cake with Pork Belly and Mung Bean (Bánh tét) belongs to Huỳnh’s family who live in Bình Thủy. They made their signature with the Magneta leaves by cooking these leaves to take the water from it then stir fry sticky rice with coconut milk, meat & salted duck egg are used for the fillings. Pelican Cruise Halong Bay

Wanna have a delicious cake, you must select the most qualified sticky rice, soak with magneta leaves so that the cake would have a beautiful, natural purple colour. The Magneta leaves need to be fresh, otherwise, the colour would fade. The meat for fillings must be fresh and marinated carefully. Then, add the stir-fried sticky rice with coconut milk inside before wrapping. The cake will be cooked from 4 to 5 hours. When you cut the cake, you will see the silky purple colour of the sticky rice, meat inside, egg yolk from the salted duck egg, fat and mung bean combine together & create a symphony of food. JAHAN CRUISE

Other Rice Cakes with Pork Belly and Mung Bean (Bánh tét) are from Chín Cẩm or Tư Đẹp stores. The tourists are usually go to Xuân Khánh market, An Thới, Mít Nài, etc. to purchase the cakes by themselves.

Cái Răng’s Grilled Pork Roll (Nem nướng Cái Răng)

Back in the old time, there was a woman named Tư Khem who is believed to be the creator of Cái Răng’s Grilled Pork Roll (Nem nướng Cái Răng). Until now, many food lovers are still coming to this land to enjoy it.

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 The best Cái Răng’s Grilled Pork Roll (Nem nướng Cái Răng) is made from minced fresh pork, sweep it then knead it into round meat balls, next you grill it on a hot coal stove. Each balls are skewed in thin bamboo stick and are best served with Phong Điền’s Rice vermicelli (Bánh hỏi Phong Điền).

 Like other dishes, Southern people like using herbs with rice paper, Cái Răng’s Grilled Pork Roll (Nem nướng Cái Răng) need herbs, green banana, cucumber, pineapple, starfruit, etc.. Holding half of a rice paper on your hand, add some vegetables named above then put a Grilled Pork Roll on, roll it and eat with special sauce. If you don’t like soya sauce or hoisin, you can substitute with fish sauce with lemon, minced garlic and chillies. Here is also the second best Vietnamese food in Can Tho Province which you should not miss when you have a chance to visit here.

Grilled Banana wrapped in Sticky Rice (Chuối nếp nướng)

Banana is wrapped in sticky rice, bring to grill together will create an amazing flavor when eating. tourists will totally fall in love its flavor from the first time of tasting.

Grilled Snails with Pepper Recipe (Ốc nướng tiêu)

The snails is boiled quickly then put on the coal stove to grill. When it is cooked, you can take the snails out, put on plate which has laksa leaves below. You can taste the spicy, sweet, salty and crunchy-ness all in one recipe.

 Vietnamese Cong Cakes (Bánh cóng)

It usually uses with Vietnamese Steamed Rice Pancake Rolls (Banh Cuon). But, with gourmets, they always want to eat only Cong Cakes. It will create a stunning flavor in their mouth. Using with vegetable and dipping fish sauce in rainy days is never better.

Rice Spaghetti with Pork skin (Bánh tằm bì)

This recipe is very famous in the South of Vietnam. Its taste is special: the rice spaghetti is steamed and served with clear fish sauce, coconut milk, vegetables, bean sprouts & pickled vegetable. If you like, a little bit of Stir fried spring onions with fat (Mỡ hành) would be enchanted.

Phong Điền’s Rice vermicelli with roasted pork (Bánh hỏi - heo quay Phong Điền)

Rice vermicelli is used as side dish when eating roasted pork and served with herbs, fish sauce and sweet & sour soya sauce. It depends on the region that the local people may have a touch on the recipe to adjust the taste.

Apple Mangrove Hot Pot in Phù Sa (Lẩu bần Phù Sa)

This dish can be served at any seasons even though its season has not arrived yet because the local restaurants there know how to extract the juice from the Apple Mangrove. If you want to have a delicious hot pot, the fish should be carefully selected also but depends on the season, you can be flexible to substitute the fish with many kinds such as: shark catfish, eel tail catfish, Taiwan tilapia, etc.

5 Must-try Foods When You Visit Hue

Com Hen
Com Hen (rice with mussel) is a very unique cuisine of Hue. Com Hen contains rice, boiled mussel, star fruit, fish sauce, cabbage, onion, pepper, peanut, chili, and a variety of herbs. The specialty is all of these elements are cold. When people eat Com Hen, they add all the above ingredients to a bowl, and slowly add boiled mussel broth with chili sauce into the bowl (the broth is the only hot thing in Com Hen). Com Hen has an extremely spicy flavor as such, so gastronomes remember it just after one time enjoying. centre Vietnam packages

Bun Bo Hue
Bun bo Hue (Hue style beef vermicelli) or more detail, Bun bo gio heo (beef and pig's knuckle vermicelli) is a popular Vietnamese soup vermicelli dish, and one of the most typical foods of Hue, Vietnam. Fine combination of ingredients make the food famous; the broth is prepared by simmering beef and bones for a long period of time, after that a large range of different spices containing lemon grass and chili are added in. Shrimp paste holds no less importance. Hue people usually add thin slices of beef shank, chunks of boiled oxtail, and pig's knuckles or pork into the bowl. It can also contain cubes of maroon brown congealed pig blood, which are good for those suffering from high blood pressure. The specialty is commonly served with a plenty of herbs like sprouts, lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, onions, and sliced banana blossom. Thinly sliced purple cabbage or iceberg lettuces are used in case of lacking in banana blossom. It is highly recommended for tourists to add a few of shrimp paste directly into the soup. BASSAC CRUISE

Banh Beo
Banh beo (water fern cake) is a kind of small steamed rice pancake. The name is to refer from the shape of the cake (like a water fern-Beo in Vietnamese). It is white in color, sometimes nearly transparent and usually has a dimple in the center, which is covered with savory recipes including chopped dried or fresh shrimp, scallions, mung bean paste, crispy fried shallots, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and oil. Victory Star Cruise – Halong Travel

5 Must-try Foods When You Visit Hue

Banh khoai
Banh khoai (delicious pancake) is so much like Banh xeo (sizzling pancake) since they both are made from rice flour, water, turmeric powder, added slivers of fatty pork, shrimp, bean sprouts and then pan fried. Banh khoai and Banh xeo also are wrapped in mustard leaf, lettuce leaves or rice paper, and stuffed with variety of herb, like mint leaves, basil and served with a sweet and sour mixed sauce. In Hue, Banh khoai is placed open-face instead of being folded in half like Banh xeo. Moreover, Banh khoai always goes with a fermented soy bean sauce, and people consider it a winter food owing to its greasiness and spicy taste of the sauce. Therefore, most Hue citizens only make them when winter coming.

Mam tom chua
The central of Vietnam is reputable for its Mam tom chua (sour shrimp sauce) and Hue is the best place for this unique sauce. Unlike normal shrimp sauce (has brown color and smooth surface), Sour shrimp sauce has orange color while shrimps still keep its original shape. It is quite simple to make this sauce. First, shrimps are clean by salt water (do not use normal water to avoid bad smells) and “cook” by strong rice wine. The shrimps will turn red. After that, carefully mix the shrimps with sticky rice, sliced lesser galangal, garlic and chili. Slowly put all the mixture into a jar covered by guava leaves. Just need to wait for 5-7 days and we have the mouthwatering sour shrimp sauce of our own making. This is the best sauce for boiled pork with vermicelli.

Tinh bột nghệ giúp giải độc gan

Sơ lược về gan:
Với nhiệm vụ chính là xử lý và loại bỏ các chất độc hại trong máu, gan sinh ra 13000 chất hóa học và 2000 enzyme khác nhau cho cơ thể. Khi ở tình trạng cao điểm, gan càng hoạt động tối ưu hơn, cơ quan này thanh lọc 2 lít máu mỗi phút và các enzyme được sinh ra sẽ phá vỡ cấu trúc của các chất độc hại, biến chúng trở thành vô hại với cơ thể.

Một chế độ ăn uống không hợp lý,sử dụng quá nhiều rượu bia,hút thuốc lá,chất kích thích….. hay việc tiếp xúc thường xuyên với những chất gây dị ứng và hóa chất, có thể làm cho gan của bạn bị nhiễm độc và hoạt động trì trệ. Vì gan là nguồn dự trữ vitamin, khoáng chất, carbonhydrate, protein, chất béo và là nguồn cung cấp nội tiết tố nên nếu cơ quan này bị nhiễm độc thì sẽ ảnh hưởng rất nghiêm trọng đối với cơ thể. bot san day giúp giải độc, giải nhiệt

Một trong những cách giúp gan loại bỏ độc tố chính là việc tạo ra mật. Do đó, khi lượng mật được sản sinh ra nhiều càng có lợi cho quá trình giải độc gan. Theo nghiên cứu của các chuyên gia, nghệ sẽ giúp tăng lượng mật và làm thanh lọc gan, giúp trẻ hóa các tế bào gan và tiếp thêm năng lượng để chúng loại bỏ các độc tố.

Lợi ích giải độc gan từ Nghệ:
Từ xa xưa, củ nghệ đã được biết đến trong y học như là vị vua của mọi loại gia vị.Thành phần chính của củ nghệ là curcumin. Chất Curcumin trong tinh bot nghe vang giúp làm sạch gan, lọc máu, tăng cường chức năng tiêu hóa và loại bỏ độc tố. Ngoài ra, Nghệ còn kích thích túi mật sản sinh nhiều mật và giúp dọn sạch các gốc tự do.
Là một phương pháp từ lâu đời trong y học áp dụng để chữa bệnh xơ gan, curcumin tăng cường quá trình giải độc gan, ngăn chặn quá trình chuyển đổi từ rượu và những chất độc khác sang các hợp chất gây hại cho gan. Bên cạnh đó, curcumin còn đảo ngược tác dụng phụ của việc tiêu thụ sắt quá mức đối với gan.

Đặc biệt, curcumin còn có khả năng chống oxy hóa, tinh bot nghe den giúp cơ thể chống lại bệnh ung thư, nhiễm virus và viêm khớp. Do đặc tính kháng viêm vượt trội, không gây ra tác dụng phụ khó chịu cho cơ thể nên nghệ còn được sử dụng để làm sạch da, tạo ra màu sắc đẹp mắt cho món ăn ngon miệng, bảo quản thực phẩm và còn nhiều công dụng khác.

Tuy nhiên bạn cũng cần lưu ý rằng trong củ nghệ tươi ngoài curcumin còn có nhựa và tinh dầu nghệ có tính nóng và gây hại cho gan.vì vậy nếu bạn chỉ sử dụng nghệ tươi hoặc bột nghệ thì không nên dùng trong một thời gian dài và thường xuyên.
Hiện nay sản phẩm TINH BỘT NGHỆ chiết xuất từ củ nghệ tươi được tách nhựa và tinh dầu chứa hàm lượng curcumin cao,khi sử dụng sẽ không bị nóng,cơ thể dễ hấp thụ. Đối với người hút thuốc, thường xuyên sử dụng rượu bia: mỗi ngày hãy bổ sung vào cơ thể 5-10gr Tinh bột nghệ để ngăn chặn quá trình chuyển đổi từ rượu và những chất độc khác sang các hợp chất gây hại cho gan. Cơ thể bạn sẽ giảm đáng kể các tế bào đột biến gây ung thư

Phu Quoc travel guide

In waters south of the country, PhuQuoc island – VietNam is the largest pearl island in Vietnam, where is also the largest island in the 22 island populations here, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Phu Quoc is one of the attractions, the most wonderful resort. When you come to Phu Quoc , you can immerse yourself in the blue water, breathe in the fresh sea breeze, stationary soul in streams Pics, enjoy fresh seafood ... Mekong & Phu Quoc island (5 days, 4 nights)
1, Phu Quoc island - VietNam Information
Location of PhuQuoc island- VietNam
PhuQuoc Island and other islands formed under PhuQuoc Island, Kien Giang Province. PhuQuoc Island has a total area of 589.23 km ².
In 2006, Biosphere Reserve and coastal islands in Kien Giang included Phu Quoc Island by UNESCO recognized world biosphere reserve .

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Climate of PhuQuoc island- VietNam
PhuQuoc Island- VietNam has a tropical monsoon climate with two seasons: the dry season from November to April next year , the rainy season from May to October.
Transport of PhuQuoc- The pearl island of VietNam
Today, the road system on the island is growing rapidly , which is next to the passenger route from the mainland to the island by air and maritime is very convenient so visitors can be sure to also like walking on the island without encountering any obstacles .

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To save time you can go by air, where there are 3 direct flights to Phu Quoc airport Noi Bai airport ( Hanoi) , Tan Son Nhat airport ( HCMC ) and airport Tho ( Can Tho ) . You should fly away - fly on the flight to Phu Quoc lunch range is now just to check-in and check -out hotels that do not take much time to wait.

Phu Quoc travel guide

In addition, you can go Phu Quoc travel by land or sea. If you want to comfortable, you should go to Phu Quoc ride about 10p.m, 5a.m it will come Kien Giang.
Transport of PhuQuoc Island

Culture- Social of PhuQuoc- The pearl island of VietNam
PhuQuoc island- VietNam is considered also the place of Cao Dai . Today the island has a Cao Dai Temple in the town of Duong Dong . On the island there is only one Catholic church in the town of An Thoi , which is also home to the former concentration of migrants from the north in 1954. In Phu Quoc Island , on July fifteenth lunar day people usually go the temple in the town of Duong Dong . On this day in religious activities was quite busy.

2, Some of the major tourist attractions in PhuQuoc- pearl island of VietNam are:
Phu Quoc pearl island of VietNam still retain the original wild character whether visitors flocked to a busy day. PhuQuoc travel will be a great celebration of your life during the turn of the landmarks in PhuQuoc you have visited. PhuQuoc travel: Ham Ninh fishing village, Sao beach, beach Khem, Painting streams, springs stone table, garden pepper KhuTuong, Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, nose Ganh Oil, Long beach, the bins the sauce, oyster farms Japan handsome, historic sites Phu Quoc prison ...
PhuQuoc national park
PhuQuoc National Park is a national park in Vietnam, located in Phu Quoc Island , Kien Giang Province . Phu Quoc National Park covers the area of nature conservation areas North Island , Ham Rong Mountain area , and Cua Ganh oil .
PhuQuoc National Park attracts many tourists due to its scenic natural beauty and unspoiled beaches, Phu Quoc is more potential for eco-tourism by the government for a long-term strategy is to develop economy in a sustainable way, minimizing the impact of tourism with the natural environment.

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PhuQuoc Marine Protected Areas (MPA)
PhuQuoc MPA is one of the marine protected area was established soon. in a network of marine protected areas in Vietnam.

AnThoi islands
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Buon Ma Thuot Vietnam

Waterfalls near Buon Ma Thuot in VietnamAfter a floating breakfast of fresh bread with sliced cheese and a cup of Liptons tea (yes, it’s everywhere) we headed off at 8.30am. First we stopped at a small palace that was built by the emperor Bao Dai and has now been turned into a very nice hotel. Well worth considering if you’re looking for something a little more upmarket than the basic accommodation at the holiday complex. Centre Vietnam tours

Continued on observing rural life stopping at a village market to buy some tropical fruits, none of which we’d ever seen in the west. The people in these markets very rarely see any foreigners so it’s a real novelty when any drop in. They’re very friendly and find it hilarious that I’m 6’5″ tall, almost double the height of many of them. Halong bay cruise

Buon Ma Thuot

Buon Ma Thuot Vietnam

We entered the town of Buon Ma Thuot which was a key location during the American War. It’s fall to the North Vietnamese was the stepping stone for an assault on Saigon. Today it is a busy market town with an important war memorial in its centre. We travelled a few kilometres beyond the town and pulled into another holiday complex where smart bungalows were available for $10US per night and the central bar/restaurant area offered a great range of Vietnamese food and ice cold Saigon Export beer. Mekong river cruise

Once we’d checked in we drove to the impressive Gia Long waterfall then walked back along the riverbank with Phu guiding us for about 7km through lush green forest. The route included more quite spectacular waterfalls and interesting vegetation including corn and cotton fields.

Tam was waiting for us with the vehicle and drove us back to our accommodation via a brick factory. As always the people working there were so friendly and were delighted to show us how they collected clay from the riverbank, compressed in a little machine which formed the brick shape and sliced it. The bricks are then dried in the sun before being hardened in a furnace. It’s hard, dirty work carried out all day long, day after day yet the people seemed so content with their lot.

Back at the bungalow area we applied our array of anti-mosquito creams and sprays as dusk approached, sprayed the room with insecticide and set mosquito coils burning. We’d decided not to take malaria pills so we were being ultra cautious yet we were pleasantly surprised to find that there seemed to be very few mosquitos around. Phu had told us in advance that there weren’t any mosquitos in the Central Highlands which certainly sounded like a sales pitch if ever I’d heard one yet he seemed to be right so far. He’s actually from Pleiku in the Highlands to the north and obviously malaria had never been an issue for him or his family.

The food tonight was excellent consisting mainly of a boiling pot of stock on the table kept hot with charcoal to which we added chunks of fish and leaf vegetables which we ate with noodles. Very nice but very tricky with chopsticks.

Pleiku Travel Guide

Mountainous and in the wet season very, very wet, Gia Lai province sits in the centre of Vietnam's Central Highlands. The provincial capital, Pleiku, sits at the junction of Routes 19 and 14, making it the crossroads for any exploration of the Highlands. Travel to Vietnam

Pleiku town marks the junction of Routes 19 and 14 leading to Kon Tum to the north, Buon Ma Thuot to the south and Qui Nhon on the Vietnamese coast. Most travellers who find themselves here tend to be on the way to somewhere else as the town itself is fairly charmless and while the surrounds are just as mountainous as the provinces to the north and south the infrastructure to explore them is both undeveloped and expensive. 

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Pleiku is larger than Kon Tum, but receives far fewer tourists -- and for good reason. The major thoroughfares are crowded with noisy traffic throughout the day, and the streets are lined with stores that specialise in selling goods in bulk, as a part of its function as a market centre for the surrounding region. The location figured prominently in the war with America -- this is pretty much where the war started and where it ended -- but rebuilding after the destruction of the town has left no trace of the war, or what the city was like before.

Pleiku Travel Guide

The tourism authority and the local hospitality industry have been trying hard to sell Pleiku to travellers as a destination, even quoting a popular song that sings that city's praises: "You are so beautiful Pleiku, breaking my heart into pieces..." One look at the chaotic, nondescript town will make such poetry seem like wishful thinking, but the city is centred around a deep ravine where an artificial lake has been created, and from that spot it's possible to imagine that the city was in fact pretty, before it was flattened by war, then blanketed with modern buildings. DAY TRIP CRUISE

Leaving the city to the east and west, signs of the modern world quickly vanish, and you'll find yourself surrounded by a somewhat more picturesque countryside. 

A wide variety of slightly pricey tours are available from Gia Lai Tourist which make more sense for large groups. There are a number of Jarai villages nearby that may be worth checking out, as well as Yaly Falls to the north along the road to Kon Tum. Within the city there are two museums, and nearby there is Bien Ho, a lake made by a volcanic crater, as well as Dong Xanh, a water park that has some fossilised trees on display and a small zoo.