Vietnam Stories

Jenny Rogers asked:


There are thousands of Vietnam women for marriage these days. The Internet world keeps growing rapidly so there are more Vietnamese dating sites out there to help Viet singles to find their partners online. Thousands of Vietnam girls looking for marriage are waiting to meet you. They are ready for a long-term relationship. Vietnamese dating services have been booming that help Vietnam girls to find their marriages online. Looking for Viet girls for dating and marriage is simple these days. Beautiful Viet singles register at free dating sites to look for love and romance. Generally speaking, Vietnam singles dating sites provide the great means for Viet boys and Western men to find Vietnam women for dating and marriage. Most of these Vietnamese girls register their personal ads by themselves, without any help from the site’s webmasters. Most of these girls in Vietnam are looking for Vietnamese American men who live in America or Western countries. 

Vietnamese women are considered the most beautiful women on the world. Vietnam girls have the smoothly yellow skin which makes them to look younger than their real age is. The skin is the most beautiful thing of a Vietnamese woman. Women in Vietnam are unique, pretty, and faithful. The beautiful characteristics of Vietnam girls are faithfulness, honest, and respectfulness. By looking at a 40 years old Vietnam lady, she looks like she is about 30 or even younger. Vietnam women are small and short so they look younger. Vietnam girls are so popular these days. Many of Vietnam girls came to America or Western countries with their family. They can speak and write English fluently. 

There are thousands of Vietnamese men have found their partners online at these free Viet singles dating services. To find Vietnam girls for dating, you have to register at these Vietnamese dating services. There are many Vietnam girls looking for men at these dating websites. You can search for any type of girl you want. You can even search for specific location at each US state or countries. There are many Vietnamese women who live in America for a long time so they speak English fluently. Some of them do not speak English very well. So, it is up to you to select which type to get acquainted with. Vietnam women dating for marriage at these Vietnamese dating sites are ready to meet you. 

You have to take an action now by joining these free Vietnam dating sites to meet that special dream mate. Vietnam girls dating for marriage at these sites are not only looking for fun but also for long term marriage. If you register a profile and just look for sex, then you can not win her heart. Most Vietnamese ladies are shy when they first meet you. They usually hide their feelings in front of their men. They are beautiful inside. Some of the beauties of Vietnamese brides are the honest and faithfulness. They always respect their men. So, are you ready to meet your special Vietnamese woman? Do not wait any longer but take action now by joining these free Vietnamese singles dating services to meet your other half today.



Justin

Khal Mastan asked:


ECONOMY. In 1986, the Vietnamese government abandoned its Marxist economic policy and implemented “doi moi” (renovation) involving economic structural reforms. These reforms included modernising and liberalising the economy and developing more export driven industries. Vietnam joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and became a signatory of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). The US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in 2001 has brought major changes to Vietnam’s economy and hopes to become a member of the WTO in 2006.

Vietnam’s GDP grew at an average of 7.3% annually in 2000-2004 and reached US$44.5 billion by 2004 and unemployment declined from 6.4% in 2000 to 5.6% in 2004. However, inflation steadily increased reaching 7.8% by 2004 and prompted Vietnam’s government to implement monetary and fiscal controls to manage inflationary pressures.

The manufacturing sector contributed towards 40.1% of Vietnam’s GDP in 2004 while the service sector contributed 38.2%. The agriculture sector contributed towards 38.7% of the country’s GDP in 1990 but declined to 21.8% by 2004. Major industries include processed foods, garments and shoes, mining (coal and steel) cement, fertilisers, glass, tyres, paper and petroleum. Major agriculture products include rice, coffee, rubber, cotton, tea, pepper, soybean, cashew nuts, peanuts, sugar cane, peanuts, bananas, poultry and seafood.

DEMOGRAPHY. Vietnamese (also known as Viet or Khin) is the major ethnic community accounting for nearly 86% of the country’s population and reside mainly in the eastern half of the country. Minorities include Chinese who live mainly in the urban areas, Khmer Crom (related to the Khmers of Cambodia), Tays and Montagnards who live in the mountainous regions of the country.

In a government census, about 80% of the population do not subscribe to any religion but among those who do, 9% are Buddhist and 7% are Christians. Other religions practiced include Islam, Cao Dai and Hoa Hao. The national language is Vietnamese and languages spoken among the minorities include Tay, Muong, Khmer and Chinese (mainly Cantonese and Mandarin). English is the preferred second language but generally understood and spoken among the educated elite

The majority of the Vietnamese population live in the rural areas but the proportion of the urban population is gradually increasing from 19.7% in 1990 to 26.0% in 2004. Vietnam’s largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (population 5.0 million) and Hanoi (population of 3.5 million) followed by Nai, Haiphong and Dac Lac.

Household income in Ho Chi Minh City is nearly three times the national average - the city accounts for nearly half of all the motorbikes in Vietnam. An estimated 20% of the population live below the poverty level and mainly from rural households. 10%-15% of the households are middle to high-income households while 65%-70% are lower-income households.

INFRASTRUCTURE. Vietnam’s telecommunication systems lag behind many neighbouring countries in the region and therefore government puts great emphasis on its modernisation. Digital exchanges now connected to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City and main lines have increased while the use of mobile telephones is growing. The national road system stretches from the northern to southern tip of Vietnam. Northern and southern Vietnam are served by two international airports and two main sea ports serving international shipping.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE. Vietnam’s major trading partners are the US, Japan, China, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea. Major exports include oil, seafood, rice, coffee, cashew nuts, rubber, tea, garments and shoes. Major imports include machineries and equipments, petroleum products, fertilisers, steel products, cotton, grains, cement and motorcycles.

CONSUMER USAGE OF TECHNOLOGY. There were nearly 10.1 million telephones installed in Vietnam and nearly 5.0 million mobile phone subscribers in 2004. The government is putting considerable efforts to modernise and improve the country’s telecommunication system but still lags compared to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Computer *********** is low; estimates vary from 2% to 4% of the population in 2004 and an estimated 5.8 million internet users. The *********** of television is only 20% and concentrated to homes in the cities and towns. Similarly, installation of refrigerators is concentrated in the cities where 60% of the homes have refrigerators.

RETAIL MARKET. Retail sales in Vietnam grew by 8%-12% annually from 2000 to 2004 brought about by increasing disposable income due to the country’s strong economic growth. Vietnamese consumers spend two-thirds of their income on retail purchases amounting to US$16.3 billion in 2004. Traditional wet markets and the “mom and pop” shops dominate the retail industry accounting for 95% of the total retail trade. Many of these retail shops measure no more than five square metres (54 square feet). Modern retail establishments are limited but gradually emerging in the country and generally locally owned businesses concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

FOOD CULTURE. Rice and noodles are the staple food of the Vietnamese but taste preference differs by region. Foods in central Vietnam are spicier while foods in northern and southern Vietnam are less spicy and tend to be saltier. The Vietnamese often dip their foods with chilli, garlic or fish sauce to add flavour. The French colonialists introduced European style bread and bakeries into the Vietnamese food culture. Western style fast food service establishments are beginning to emerge alongside the traditional snack bars, cake shops and mobile food carts.



Crystal

huong nguyen asked:


To be proud as a Vietnamese person, we have an ambition to advertise Vietnamese culture and the beautiful landscapes to foreign visitors and provide you some tips when traveling in Vietnam and from that the foreigner can avoid culture shock.

Weather:

Although the weather in Vietnam is extremely variable, it’s possible to distinguish two main seasons: a dry season from November to May, and the rainy season from June to October. However, this generalization disguises considerable variations in other aspects of the weather throughout the country.

People: Nowhere in the world people smile as much as in Vietnam. Vietnamese people are very friendly, polite and generous. In general, we will make every effort to have foreign guests feel comfortable. In the cities and countryside towns, do not be surprised to be invited into a home to meet the family of someone you may have just met. These are the experiences that will enrich your visit to Vietnam.

Accommodation: In Vietnam is generally getting a bit difficulty. Whether you are in Vietnam on vacation or on business, it is not quite hard to find a hotel, especially the 5 or 4 star hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  You can book by yourselves for sure, but normally with quite expensive price.

Shopping: Shopping in Vietnam is a fun and interesting experience, and guarantees good bargains to those who know what to look for. It is true to say that you can find nearly anything in Vietnam. Markets vary from high class shopping malls, supermarkets to bustling open market, galleries, boutiques and street stalls.

In terms of shopping for tourists, Vietnam is most famous for its handicrafts, war souvenirs, authentic clothing, art, antiques and gems.

Food: Vietnamese Cuisine is a mixture of Chinese , French and a little Thai influence. It is probably one of the best cuisine in Asia . The basic ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine are rice and the famous fish-sauce “nouc mam”.

One of the specialities of Vietnamese cuisine is spring rolls - the ingredients and size vary - depending on within the region of the country . The traditional breakfast - chicken soup ( pho ga ) or beef soup ( pho bo ) is available at most of the food stalls on the main streets of nearly very city in Vietnam.

All common dishes with pork , fish , beef are on a menu - also expect to find , mostly in the North of Vietnam , restaurants serving snake and other ” delicacies “.

Transportation:

Not known for modern conveniences, Vietnam has an inconvenient transportation system.  This in itself has been an obstacle for the Vietnamese to overcome while advancing economically.  The main mode of transportation is that of the bicycle rickshaw, bicycles are also popular and are used for transport to and from work for most Vietnamese.  Others use it for carrying groceries and other items as well and have managed to make packing the bicycle almost an art with the tremendous loads that are carried.   Although improvements have been attempted, particularly with the major roadways, the main source of transportation for goods is by barge, utilizing the many rivers and canals.

Outdated ports, even major ones for international shipping, are still behind the times, as is the state-run Vietnamese Airlines.  The airline does have both domestic and international flights, but the fact that the majority of their planes are outdated Soviet models hinders growth.  The government is taking a more active role with the airline in that it is attempting to purchase new planes from Europe and the U.S.

What to bring: To prepare for your journey, begin with things that are critical - those that couldn’t be replaced in Vietnam if they were left behind or lost. Passports, tickets and so on are obvious, but the loss of a pair of spectacles or a pair of orthopedic shoes can ruin your holiday if you can’t manage without them - always carry spares.

If you forget something, it isn’t a disaster because you should be able to find a substitute locally. Good quality, ready to wear clothes are easily obtainable, although larger sizes are difficult to find. Exceptions are shoes (Vietnamese feet are generally a lot smaller than those of people in the West), brassieres and women’s swimsuits (for similar reasons!).



Henry

PanViet Travel Vietnam asked:


Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City 

  floating marketExplore Vietnam’s southern wonders on this luxurious journey into one of Southeast Asia’s most fascinating regions. You’ll begin your laidback adventure exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and taking in its many striking contrasts. Fabulously delicious restaurants vie for space with street vendors selling remarkable wares, while the city’s local markets are juxtaposed against charming colonial architecture. You’ll soon discover that Ho Chi Minh is filled with intriguing sites and a fanciful history to match, dating back to the Angkor era when it was named Prei Norkor by the Cambodians before being renamed Saigon under the Nguyen emperors who claimed the city. But although Ho Chi Minh’s name has changed over the years, much of its stunning architecture and quaint way of life remains unaltered.Once you’ve finished your journey through this colourful city’s many wonders, you will be escorted through the green and tranquil Vietnamese countryside to the legendary Mekong River to spend the night aboard the charming Song Xanh Boat. Taking in traditional villages and the hustle and bustle of the river on the way, the pampering continues when you arrive at the stunning Victoria Hotel in the heart of the Delta, a luxurious way to end a journey filled with a wealth of tastes and experiences.

Day 1 - Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (L,D) On arrival you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken by private car to the luxuriously appointed Park Hyatt Hotel. Spend the day relaxing poolside with cocktails or take one of our highly recommended Ho Chi Minh City tours. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the stylish Mandarine Restaurant, where the decor is classically Vietnamese with fine artwork displayed on two open-plan floors.  

 

Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,D) Today your Vietnamese experience begins with a Tai Chi or Qi Gong session in a spa retreat housed in a colonial French villa. Then we’ll take you to the Chinese quarter of Ho Chi Minh City, Cholon, for a private ’street’ food tour with an Australian expatriate chef. Tour lively An Dong Market, which is teeming with exotic and wonderful produce, to get the inside scoop on Vietnamese cuisine. In the afternoon kickback and relax or do some shopping at some of the city’s trendy boutiques, art galleries or ‘antique’ street.  

 

Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (B,L,D)   Depart for the Mekong Delta, leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind to travel through Vietnam’s picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board the ‘Song Xanh’, modelled after a traditional sampan, the boats small size allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region. You’ll enjoy a gentle cruise from Cai Be to Sa Dec as part of a leisurely exploration of the Mekong River and its hidden treasures before gliding onto Can Tho.Overnight aboard the Song Xanh Boat.  

 

Day 4 - Mekong Delta (B)   Crossing the Mekong on the way to Cai Be Floating Market, you’ll take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and even fruit drying along the Mekong’s banks. After paying a visit to the colourful floating market we’ll take you to the luxurious colonial-style Victoria Can Tho Resort, situated on the banks of the Mekong. Enjoy an afternoon of free time lounging by the pool, or as an optional extra indulge in spa treatments.Overnight at the Victoria Can Tho Resort.  

 

Day 5 - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B)   Today you travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, where your private car and guide will be at your disposal until it’s time for us to say ‘bon voyage.’ Depending on the time of your flight, your private car will transfer you to Ton Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.  

Tour Duration:    5 Days / 4 NightsTour Operates:   Year Round / On DemandTour Price:          On request

 For an accurate quotation please send  Email us      

 

Creating Unique Touring ExperiencesAll the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.



Bill

Nick Carter asked:


The Vietnam war – also known as the American War in Vietnam, Indochina War and the Vietnam Conflict – took place from the year 1959 all the way through to 1975. The war ended with a North Vietnamese victory some decade and a half later. The human cost of the war in Vietnam will never fade. Over one million military personnel and over one million civilians died. The war was between North Vietnam and South Vietnam – with the US backing the South. In the end the US withdrew, the Republic of Vietnam lost and both North and South ended up under the control of the communist government.

The United States government, and allied forces, opted to deploy a number of troops to South Vietnam following the First Indochina war, in 1954, all the way through to 1973. US military advisers had played a role in Vietnam since 1950, firstly helping French colonial forces. By 1956, these US advisers were responsible for training the South Vietnam armed forces. The number of US troops in Vietnam grew from the days of John F Kennedy, who was responsible for sending 16,000, to a more significant deployment under the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. While almost all of the armed forces departed following the Paris Peace Accords, the last troops left in April 1975.

During the Vietnam conflict, clashes took place in many different forms. Vietnam industry and infrastructure became a prime target during the conflict, which military tacticians generally target as a means of weakening their opponent and dampening morale – this was largely completed by US aircraft performing aerial bombings. Chemical Defoliants were also deployed as a means of reducing the ability for troops to seek cover in the mountains and jungles which were leveraged by North Vietnamese troops to initiate guerilla attacks. When the capital of South Vietnam, Saigon, fell the war came to an end culminating in a North Vietnamese victory.

The 1968 election saw Richard Nixon promise “peace with honor”. This involved building the AVRN so that they could handle the defence of Republic of Vietnam – this strategy would later evolve to be known as the Nixon Doctrine. This was met with contempt from some – as it suggested only the US had experienced lost through the conflict – and left commentators and political opponents with ammunition to oppose his ideas. Although many parallels were drawn between Nixon and Kennedy, in terms of their strategy, Nixon’s desire to continue and broaden the war put him in a camp of his own.

The anti-war movement was gaining momentum in the United States, which lead to cries from Nixon for the “silent majority” of US citizens to make their opinion heard in their support for the war. Public opinion, although wavering, suffered more than ever when revelation of the My Lai Massacre were revealed. The killing of civilians, which included women and children, sparked outrage internationally and strengthened the position of Nixon’s opponents.



Marcus

Jenny Rogers asked:


Many single Vietnamese American men returned to marry with the women buildings of Vietnam. The primary reason is these Vietnamese American types are interested by the girls and the traditional women of Vietnamese culture. Some girls and women Vietnamese who lived for a long time in America, they do not keep their traditional habit such as respecting the husband and the elder ones. These single men of Vietnamese men like to go back to Vietnam to marry with the single women of Vietnam there. The means of finding these Vietnam singles is completely free Vietnamese sites of dating. It is easy and simple because you type a document. Seek these men and women single of Vietnam now and known as goodbye to your isolated life. Find your other half today. The thousands of Vietnamese singles had awaited you.

Were you even in little Saigon in California? There is a tight group people Vietnamese. When you come there, you feel as you live in Vietnam. You have a feeling right as when you walk in the town of Saigon. These single women and Vietnamese men recorded their profiles in a hope to find their companion of life. They do not like to joke around. They seek up to now serious Vietsingles with and to marry with. The Vietnamese services of dating have the Vietnam room singles who of phase in Saigon, Hanoi, Can Tho, and other states and popular provinces of Vietnam. This local Vietnamese singles research the women and the local single men but they also seek the men or the women American Vietnamese.

Since the decade of people of boat in 1980, thousands of people Vietnamese towards the United States, Canada, the French, and other countries. They collected in the Orange County in California because of hot time. The people of boat Vietnamese tried to start starting from the scratch. They gave up all in Vietnam. Some of them are captains and others. They worked and worked too hard to rebuild their family and to raise their children. It is the primary reason there are thousands of people Vietnamese in the USA today. Some Vietnamese men went behind in their original country to obtain married with single beautiful women of Vietnam and brought to live here. Some of them financed their family to come to America to live. It is the primary reason more and more the people who Vietnamese come to America to live every year.

The Vietnamese sites of dating are the means of finding the women and the single girls of Vietnam for the report/ratio and the marriage. The thousands of girls and single Vietnamese men were on line. When you type the key words like the vietsingle on Google or other of the search engines, there are several of services of dating of appearing Vietnamese men. The dating on line functioned very well thus new Vietnam singles unite daily. The girls and the boys of Vietsingle can cause on line and discuss on forum Vietnam on the Internet. The online service of dating is a good entertainment for the single girls and Vietnamese boys. You do not pay any fee, you can find your companion of heart on line. In fact, you can seek thousands of women and single men of Vietnam and contact them all in one day. You never pay anything for the use of the service.



Dorothy

bharatbook asked:


Vietnam Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012 Report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Vietnam-Tourism-Industry-Forecast-to-2012.html )  provides information about the growth of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

 

Since the opening of its economy to the world markets in the 1990s, Vietnam’s travel and tourism sector has experienced unprecedented growth. In 2008, the tourism industry generated more than US$ 4 Billion in tourism receipts, indicating the importance of tourism industry in Vietnam’s economy, says our report “Vietnam Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012″. Being a source as well as destination market, the Vietnamese tourism industry has grown nearly twice as fast as GDP in recent years.

 

Vietnam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Recently, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) named Vietnam as the world’s fourth fastest-growing tourist destination. In 2008, the country recorded around 4.25 Million foreign visitor arrivals, an increase of around 2% from 2007. However, this growth was comparatively slower than over 16% recorded in 2007 due to global economic slowdown. Total outbound tourists from Vietnam also achieved an all-time record high in 2008.

 

Our report provides an exhaustive information on the Vietnamese tourism industry and studies its past, present and future scenario. It offers a detailed study on the forces driving the industry and discusses key factors making Vietnam a potential tourism destination.

 

With focus on various parameters, including inbound tourism, outbound tourism, expenditure by inbound tourists, medical tourism, and hotel industry, the report gives a thorough analysis on the tourism industry in Vietnam.

 

“Vietnam Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012″ also provides an overview on the global, Asia-Pacific and ASEAN tourism industry, helping the client to evaluate and analyze the present and future position of Vietnamese tourism industry in relation to the world and other regions.

 

The report also provides forecast on various segments of tourism industry based on feasible tourism industry environment in Vietnam. These include:

 

§ ASEAN Tourism

§ Tourists Arrivals

§ Tourism Receipts

§ Outbound Tourism

§ Domestic Tourist Arrivals

§ Hotel Rooms

§ Outbound Tourists from China

§ Personal Disposable Income

 

The report provides an insight into key players in the tourism industry, including Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd., Air France-KLM, Aeroflot OAO, Furama Resort Danang, Sol Melia and Accor.

 

Contact us at:

Bharat Book Bureau

Tel: 91 22 27578668

Fax: 91 22 27579131

Email: info@bharatbook.com

Website: www.bharatbook.com



Derek

Vietnam Golf Tours asked:


START YOUR DREAM VACATION WITH US

Salute Vietnam warmly welcomes you and your dreams of sunshine, food and friendly faces in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and beyond to China and Thailand. Let us show you the sights - as well as the nooks and crannies - that will indulge your senses, open your mind and free your inhibitions!

 

What sets Salute Vietnam apart is our flexibility. This may be our neighbourhood, but we want you to see it your way and at your pace. If you are having fun somewhere we want you to stay. If you ‘get the itch’ to see something new we want you to be able to follow that itch before it wears off.

 

We offer an outstanding suite of services - call it your travel sketchpad - that allow you to design your dream trip through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, or to any one of these countries in exciting detail. If your trip involves passing through Thailand or China, we have extensive services in those countries too. A tour of the beach towns in central Vietnam then a hop over to Siem Riep to see Angkor Wat? A customised tour of all there is to see in North Vietnam? Whatever suits you suits us.

 

In addition to custom tours, we offer several basic travel services, including domestic and international airline tickets, hotel and resort booking, Vietnamese tourist visas, car rental, and bus and train tickets, throughout Indochina and beyond. Our services are delivered through www.salutevietnam.com (our main webpage), (our online visa processing service), and our many agents and partners around the world.  

 

Salute Vietnam confidently offers you control over the entire trip planning process. This of course means you need to know what is on offer and where  - so we support you with custom searches and a rich library of information on what to see (as well as what not to see!), who to see it with and how to see it from the right angle. Your door to this library is this website, a few electronic windows you can use to peek through at the beautiful scenery, rich culture and amazing food that is Vietnam, Indochina and the region.

 

Salute Vietnam is proud of our reputation as an extremely reliable online tour operator and travel service. No matter what part of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China or Thailand strikes your fancy, we will help you put together the trip that best suits your taste and price range. Call or email us today to find out how we can turn your travel dreams into a real itinerary.

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If you are also in the travel industry and committed to excellent customer service, we would invite you to form a business alliance and join our trusted list of strategic partners. Please contact us for further information on how we can work together to benefit each other and, most importantly of course, the traveller.



Tony

PanViet Travel Vietnam asked:


Cycle the Remote North Vietnam

Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau - Moc Chau - Son La - Dien Bien Phu - Muong Lay - Tam Duong - Sapa - Hanoi 

TRIP PROFILE

One of the most popular parts of Vietnam is the North, with several hill tribes inhabiting in the mountains and valleys such as White Thai, Kho Mu, and Red and White Hmong tribal people. This eco biking tour will lead you, with your bike, through these different ethnic groups to discover a unique culture in the middle of the mountain. The road flows through wonderful mountainous sceneries and landscapes of Mai Chau, Tam Duong, Lai Chau and Sapa. You will also have some time to have an insight information of Dien Bien Phu Wa rat the Dien Bien Phu Museum.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive/ meet in Hanoi, afternoon enjoy a tour around the dynamic Hanoi city, to the legendary Lake of Sword, Ngoc Son Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the local shopping center and market at the Old Quarter. (D)

Day 2

Off the beaten track bike to Mai Chau, along the beautiful valleys, to meet locals and enjoy local dancing and try the country’s finest rice wine (66 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 3

Cycle uphill on a narrow, quiet back road, heading to a region predominantly populated by Black Thai minority cultures in Moc Chau (67 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 4

Cycle on a less hilly track, gradually downhill, overshadowed by karst cliffs to Son La (121 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 5

Ride on a fascinating day passing some awesome scenery to Tuan Giao, en route visiting White Hmong village where you will be fascinated by women dressed with bright pink tassels and pompoms on their headdresses (90 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 6

Ride on the undulate route through quiet back roads to Dien Bien Phu (81 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 7

Visit Dien Bien Phu Museum that will give you an insight history of the Dien Bien Phu War, before you cycle along the Nam Na River and tackle the gradual climb and descend until reaching Lai Chau (100 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 8

Ride through a spectacular Nam Na river valley to Tam Duong, en route meeting with the passing White Thai, Kho Mu and Red and White Hmong tribal people (105 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 9

Experience the most breathtaking ride of the trip today, on excellently smooth surface into Sapa (16 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Day 10

Let soak up the pleasant atmosphere of Sapa!, before taking an overnight train to Hanoi (no cycling) (B,D)

Day 11

Spend your free time in Hanoi before catching your onward flight (no cycling) (B)

 

 

 

Tour Facts and Figures

Number of Days

 

11 Days / 10 Nights

Number of Cycling Days

 

8 full days

Total Cycling Distance

 

646 kilometers

Road Surface

 

On quiet undulate back roads, gradually downhill and descend/ along mountains and valleys with karst cliffs backdrop/ along Nam Na River/ through local plantations and rice fields

Support

 

Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfer. Private back up vehicle. Vehicle to carry bikes, spare bike parts and baggage.

Staff

 

English speaking guide/ biking guide(s) who knows basic first aid

Accommodation

 

Hotels range from standard to superior classes, including simple guesthouse and local homestay (big room with partition off) in some remote areas

Meals

 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included as the itinerary

Tour Price (per person)

 

Contact us to get the best offer

Bike Rental

 

US$15/ bike/ cycling day

 

Detailed Tour Itinerary



Day 1: Hanoi (D)

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel.After a light lunch the afternoon is spent exploring this dynamic city. A city tour includes the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Pagoda, the famous Old Quarter, the one Pillar Pagoda and the 11th century Temple of Literature. Meanwhile the bikes are put together and we will all gather for dinner and a pre-trip briefing before getting a good night’s sleep. Welcome dinner in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi



Day 2: Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Mai Chau (66 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Leaving Hanoi we have a 2.5 hour transfer into the countryside before taking to our bikes and cycling the 66km to Mai Chau. We encounter our first climbs of the trip as we ascend up to the 800m before cruising down and into the beautiful valley where the village of Proom Con Village sits. This is our home for the night, where the locals will entertain us with local dancing and a taste of the country’s finest rice wine. Overnight in friendly local home stay of Thai Lady Note: The road has been improved and evidence of this is visible on the hillsides.



Day 3: Mai Chau - Moc Chau (67 km cycling) (B,L,D)

After a hearty breakfast we set off on a testing yet spectacular day, the majority of which is uphill! Cycling on a narrow, quiet back road we head in to a region predominantly populated by Black Thai minority cultures. As we near Moc Chau, situated at 1000m, we pass through plum orchards and corn and tea plantations. We overnight in Moc Chau, renowned for its banh sua (milk cake) and tea products. Overnight in simple local guest house. Note: Since time of writing this, road has been widened. There will be some parts still under construction.



Day 4: Moc Chau - Son La (121 km cycling) (B,L,D)

A less hilly day in store but no less spectacular as we head off gradually downhill, our roads overshadowed by karst cliffs. We have lunch at Yen Chau before continuing on to Son La through lush, terraced rice paddies against the jagged cliff backdrop. Overnight in hotel in town.



Day 5: Son La - Tuan Giao (90 km cycling) (B,L,D)

A fantastic day’s riding through some awesome scenery. We pass the town of Thuan Chau and on through an area inhabited by mainly white Hmong, where the women are dressed with bright pink tassels and pompoms on their black headdresses. After a steep climb of 14km we end the day with a spectacular down hill to Tuan Giao. Overnight in hotel Note: Some transfers will be necessary.



Day 6: Tuan Giao - Dien Bien (81 km cycling) (B,L,D)

After a hearty breakfast we set off through picturesque gorges on a slightly more gentle day. The route undulates through quiet back roads gradually downhill towards Dien Bien Phu. Overnight in Hotel.



Day 7: Dien Bien Phu - Muong Lay (100 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Before leaving we stop to visit the DBP war museum. Dien Bien Phu is where the Vietnamese overcame the occupying French Forces and celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2004. The museum gives a fascinating insight into the history of this remarkable event. Our cycle route follows the Nam Na River through a lush, undulating landscape of ferns, bananas and bamboo to Muong Lay. After lunch we tackle the gradual climb of 400m, and then descend to Lai Chau, our home for the night. Overnight in Hotel.



Day 8: Muong Lay- Tam Duong (105 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Leaving our hotel, we cross a Chinese-built suspension bridge over the river and weave our way through the spectacular Nam Na river valley. We will probably see White Thai, Kho Mu and Red and White Hmong hill tribes as we pass. We may have time to stop to visit a small village of Mang people. The road continues through spectacular gorges before the inevitable uphill climb. This is a tough haul, but the reward is a wonderful 10km descent through banana plantations into Tam Duong. Overnight in hotel



Day 9: Tam Duong - Sapa (16 km cycling) (B,L,D)

Our final day is possibly the most breathtaking ride of the trip. Today is a long day, so we plan to leave as early as possible. An excellent smooth surface makes riding a joy through some of the most spectacular scenery we’ve seen as we head up towards Heaven’s Gate, before enjoying the awesome 16km downhill into Sapa. You will have a chance to relax before our celebration meal at Nature Bar and Grill restaurant. Overnight in hotel



Day 10: Sapa - Lao Cai. Overnight Train to Hanoi (B,D)

Today we have a chance to relax, get some last minute presents, and soak up the atmosphere of Sapa. Lunch is free to discover by yourself. In the early evening meeting up at hotel for a dinner in Sapa before taking the overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi. Overnight on board the train



Day 11: Depart Hanoi (B)

Arrival Hanoi, transfer to hotel for day use room and breakfast. Spend your free time to explore Hanoi before catching our onward flight.

Notes:

We strongly recommend clients to purchase travel insurance covering emergency helicopter evacuation.

This itinerary may alter due to local conditions, the strength of the group and other unexpected circumstances. We will do our very best to adhere to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, your biking or trekking guide will have the final say.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.



Dora

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