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Dalat
Posted by thanhcong in Destinations, Photos, Travel Blog on August 23, 2010
Dalat is a hilly romantic city with a cool ‘western’ climate. The French named the city Dalat from the latin ‘Dat Aliis Laetitiam Aliis Temperiem’ (“Giving Pleasure to Some, Freshness to Others”, and it is commonly known as ‘the City of Eternal Spring’, which has made it a popular destinations for holiday makers who want to beat the heat, and for Vietnamese couples, for whom it is known as the city of love. Read the rest of this entry »
Climbing up Langbian mountain in early Spring
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel news on February 24, 2010
or tourists thanks to its biodiversity and attractions such as mountain climbing, camping and the traditional cultures of its ethnic minority groups.
Located 12km north of Da Lat city, Langbian Mountain belongs to Lac Duong town, Lac Duong district of Lam Dong province. The mountain is well-known for its beautiful landscape, which climbs to an altitude of 2,169m. Thousands of tourists visit Langbian Mountain each year to conquer its height and enjoy its fresh air and natural beauty, especially during the lunar New Year Festival when Spring has finally arrived.
Wandering in Da Lat City
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on January 29, 2010
When wandering around Da Lat, the city of mist and pine trees, tourists might experience four seasons in one day: a spring morning, summer afternoon, autumn twilight and winter evening. However, in terms of business, the flower city has only two seasons: peak season and low season.
About 300 kilometers from HCMC, Da Lat City, capital of the central highlands province of Lam Dong, exhales its own poetic and romantic charm with its beautiful mountain scenery and delightfully cool mountain weather. Peak season is from the first month of the lunar year and lasts until summer. During this time there are a number of festivals and tourist services tend to be priced higher. Read the rest of this entry »
Get lost in sloping pine hill in Golden Valley
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on January 28, 2010
Nestled about 10km from the center of Da Lat, Golden Valley – the city of endless pine forests and flowers in mists – leaves tourists with a breath-taking first impression of a picturesque landscape with fresh air, pine trees, brilliant flowers and murmuring brooks.
The 10ha tourist site is hugged by 170ha of sloping pine trees and green grass hills. Strolling on the hill, tourists can hear the sound of pine leaves chanting in the wind and indulge in the colorful flowers on the path to the hill as well as in souvenir shops.
Golden Valley features a harmony of natural and man-made beauty. Under the shade of pine trees and green grass is a rock garden with several types of precious stones, such as chalcedony and agate, in different shapes from simple to meticulous, carved by nature and the hands of artisans. Read the rest of this entry »
Tasting typical dishes around the country in Da Lat
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on January 28, 2010
Da Lat, the city surrounded by mist and pine trees, is home for immigrants from the Central areas, such as Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam, as well as from the North. Perhaps that’s why tourists can see and taste many typical dishes from different regions in this small city.
Early one morning, strolling among the low hills and wandering through sinuous alleys, I found a small restaurant with the simple name: Banh da cua (drypancake with crab). Hot steam vaporized from the crab soup and pieces of tomato and soya-cake were on a plate of banana flower, rau muong (water spinach), chilly, lemon and fish sauce; the hot bowl of bank da cua seemed to dispel the cold weather of the city. Read the rest of this entry »
Adventure Vietnam: 1 Week In
Posted by Thanh Vu in Destinations, Travel Blog on December 21, 2009
Saigon, Vietnam- We landed in Ho Chi Minh City last Tuesday after flying for a total travel time of approximately 12 light years. Between our exhaustion from such a long trip, the relief of finding our baggage, visas verified, and the time adjustment, we were lucky enough to have had a fine young man offer us a ride to wherever we wished. After Char had the wherewithall to ask whether this guy was actually a taxi driver did he suddenly pull a plastic “Taxi” sign out of his glove compartment and stick it on the roof of his white sedan. Thoroughly convinced, we rode on our way to our hotel at 2am local time with fingers crossed that we’d live to see it.
Waking a few hours later to the sound of Ti Chi in the park across the street, we stumbled to the restaurant for our complimentary breakfast. On a terrace overlooking Southern Saigon, we enjoyed Vietnam’s version of a breakfast buffet. We indulged in dragonfruit, fresh juices, and an assortment of French pastries. Not to mention the “I think it’s boiled” bacon, stale “fresh rolls”, and cucumber soup. After breakfast we set out on our mission to get cash to pay for the hotel room only to find that 9 out of 10 ATMs in Asia seemingly don’t accept our cash cards. We were able to negotiate the labrynth of international banking phone numbers to solve our dilemma. We were then free to explore the hustle and bustle of a real, live Asian metropolis.
Fun Fact 1:
- - 1 in 2 people in Saigon own/ride a moto, which is basically a scooter of death.
- The first rule of driving in Vietnam is that there are no rules to driving in Vietnam.
- The above two fun facts make it difficult to cross the street without running like a girl.
Da Lat Vietnam from a different perspective
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on December 21, 2009
Seasoned tourists can augment their itineraries with completely new destinations. Dalat flowers are well-known for their beauty. The local flower farm is one of the ideal destinations for those who prefer a trip towards nature
Visiting the greenhouse is an opportunity to admire at close range Dalat roses and gerberas. Standing in front of the glass with a furrow of flowers stretching on and on is an amazing feeling. The weather is cool, even under the noon day sun, while the flowers are full of colors that compliment each other.
Veteran tourists should visit the coffee farm to learn how coffee beans, such as Robusta and Abrabica, are grown in Vietnam. Those interested in new kinds of business should visit the cricket farm to learn how crickets are raised and what they taste like.
Palace Redux
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on December 21, 2009
About half way up the carpeted grand staircase of the Dalat Palace, we felt a sense of accordion time. Chronology went askew; time wrinkled, creasing back on itself. Now and then became pleated, and for a moment the two coexisted.
Like an art gallery, the walls along the hallway exhibited paintings by Cézanne, Degas, Monet, and Matisse. Within room 117, the past continued to unfurl, now intent on nudging out the present, supplanting it with the colonial era of the hotel’s origin.
The room was spacious, suitable for members of the elite en vacances. Additional Impressionist paintings were displayed on the walls. Highly polished wooden floors creaked under foot. Elaborate chandeliers were hanging from ceilings that must have been five metres tall. A fireplace was in the corner and on the mantle was a bust as well as antique porcelain vases. On one of the desks was a functioning old-fashioned brass and wood telephone, its handset on a pedestal. There was a sitting area with plush chairs arranged around a heavy mahogany table. A queen-size bed was decorated with a silk crown canopy. Overhead, a ceiling fan whirred slowly. On the far wall was an immense mahogany armoire. Entered through folding doors, the bathroom had a deep, claw-footed tub with brass fixtures and hand-held shower. There was another ornate chandelier and more paintings, including Monet’s “Boating.”
A Visit to Da Lat
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on December 20, 2009
During colonial times, Da Lat was the perfect holiday spot. The hill station was recommended in 1897 by the French medical doctor Alexander Yersin, and in 1912 the city proper had been founded. Because of its cool climate, it soon became a popular retreat for Europeans who wanted to escape the often oppressive heat of the coastal cities and the Mekong Delta. Sometimes nicknamed the “Paris of the East,” it included all the amenities necessary for the social life of the colonial gentry.
Access was vastly improved with the opening of the Cremaillere Railway in 1928. It linked Da Lat with the main railway at Thap Cham, near Phan Rang. Due to repeated Viet Cong attacks, the railway was closed down in 1964. Today, the line has been partially repaired, but only the first three miles are operated as a tourist attraction.
Today the city of 125,000 is a popular honeymoon retreat for Asian couples. Most attractions, such as the famous Valley of Love cater to their tastes. Once named ‘Valley of Peace’ by Vietnam’s last emperor Bao Dai, it was renamed in 1972 by university students who used to meet here for romantic rendezvous.
Da Lat
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on December 10, 2009
Dalat is located in the Lam Dong Province – Tay Nguyen region, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City and 200 km from Nha Trang. Situated at 1,500 m above sea level, Dalat has a cool climate. The annual average temperature is 18ºC. The population is mainly composed of Kinh people, along with Kho Mu, Ma, Hoa, Nung, Tay, and Chu Ru ethnic minorities.
General information:
Area: 390.5 sq. km
Population: 197 thousand habitants (2007)
Administrative divisions:
-Wards:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
-Communes:Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong, Ta Nung, Tram Hanh
Ethnic groups: Kinh, M’nong, Ma, Co Ho, Kho Mu, Hoa, Tay, Nung, Chu Ru Read the rest of this entry »
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