Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 12, 2017

Kiến thức Lâm sàng cho Điều dưỡng viên khi thi tuyển công chức


Có thêm nhiều cơ hội việc làm trong ngành Dược
Hiện nay nhiều công ty lãnh đạo tạo điều kiện cho nhân viên được thử thách tại nhiều vị trí khác nhau, việc sở hữu kiến thức ở nhiều lĩnh vực sẽ là một lợi thế rất lớn cho bạn. Đặc biệt hiện nay khi thị trường lao động ngày càng cạnh tranh, tỉ lệ thất nghiệp nhiều, tuy nhiên nhu cầu tuyển dụng nhân lực trong ngành Dược không bao giờ giảm, vì thế nếu bạn học văn bằng 2 ngành Dược sẽ có rất nhiều cơ hội việc làm đang chờ đón mà không phải chật vật khi đi xin việc. Học thêm văn bằng 2 ngành Dược chính là giải pháp giúp bạn có thêm cơ hội để thể hiện và phát triển bản thân. Học Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng có thi công chức được không?

Kiến thức Lâm sàng cho Điều dưỡng viên khi thi tuyển công chức
Tình huống 20: Đối với bệnh nhân có Hemangioma Gan: Nếu phát hiện lần đầu, cần chụp CT scan gan mật có cản quang. Nếu kích thước lần sau không tăng hơn, cần theo dõi trên siêu âm bụng mỗi 6 tháng. Nếu kích thước tăng, khám chuyên khoa Gan mật để theo dõi, điều trị.
Tình huống 21: Điều dưỡng viên hướng dẫn chế độ dinh dưỡng cho bệnh nhân Gan nhiễm mỡ?
Bệnh nhân gan nhiễm mỡ cần giảm chất béo, tinh bột, đường trong bữa ăn, tăng cường vận động.
Tình huống 22: Đối với bệnh nhân có sỏi túi mật hoặc có polyp túi mật, bệnh nhân cần kiểm tra định kỳ 6 tháng/ 1 lần. Nếu có đau bụng hạ sườn phải, khám chuyên khoa Ngoại tiêu hóa – Gan mật. tuyển sinh cao đẳng điều dưỡng hà nội


Học Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng tại Trường Cao đẳng Dược Hà Nội
Nhu cầu tuyển dụng nguồn nhân lực ngành Điều dưỡng ngày một thay đổi, các nhà tuyển dụng không còn quá ưa chuộng bằng cấp như trước kia, cái mà họ cần chính là kỹ năng tay nghề cũng như kiến thức chuyên môn thực sự. Chính những yêu cầu ngày càng khắt khe này nên việc lựa chọn Trường để theo học đối với các thí sinh sẽ càng quan trọng hơn.
Liên hệ và nộp hồ sơ văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Dược Hà Nội
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Thứ Hai, 23 tháng 10, 2017

Trường Cao đẳng Y Dược Hà Nội tuyển sinh Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng

Trong năm 2017 nhằm giúp thí sinh có một môi trường học tập tốt, Trường tiếp tục tuyển sinh Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng cho các thí sinh đã tốt nghiệp một Văn bằng thuộc hệ Cao đẳng trở lên thuộc bất kỳ chuyên ngành nào như Cao đẳng Kinh tế, Kế toán,….
Trường Cao đẳng Y Dược Hà Nội tuyển sinh Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng
Để có thể theo học Văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng, thí sinh cần đáp ứng được chuẩn bị đầy đủ những hồ sơ sau đây:
02 Bản sao công chứng bằng và bảng điểm Đại học/Cao đẳng có xác nhận của Trường.
02 Sơ yếu lý lịch (công chứng) của chính quyền địa phương.
02 bản sao Giấy khai sinh ( công chứng) của chính quyền địa phương.
02 Bản sao công chứng Chứng minh nhân dân của chính quyền địa phương.
04 Ảnh 3×4 (mới chụp trong vòng 6 tháng trở lại đây.
2 Phong bì dán sẵn tem, ghi rõ họ tên, địa chỉ, số điện thoại của người nhận để nhà trường liên hệ khi cần.


Ngành Vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng có tiềm năng phát triển rất lớn
Nếu như phòng bệnh và điều trị bệnh của các Điều dưỡng viên hay Bác sĩ, giúp bạn hạn chế tối đa tổn thương mà bệnh tật gây ra, thì vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng là kỹ thuật hiệu quả nhất giúp bệnh nhân phục hồi lại khả năng ban đầu của các cơ quan mắc bệnh. Đặc biệt, đây là ngành Kỹ thuật có ý nghĩa nhân văn sâu sắc khi giúp được những bệnh nhân bị những khuyết tật bẩm sinh hoặc bị tai nạn phục hồi nếu chăm chỉ luyện tập theo hướng dẫn của kỹ thuật vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng, nhờ đó người khuyết tật có thể hoà nhập cộng đồng và sống hạnh phúc hơn. Những người sử dụng những kỹ thuật chuyên sâu của ngành vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng được gọi là Kỹ thuật viên vật lý trị liệu phục hồi chức năng.

Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 10, 2017

Triển vọng tương lai ngành Điều dưỡng


Triển vọng tương lai ngành Điều dưỡng
Chất lượng cuộc sống của người dân là điều mà mọi quốc gia đều phải hướng tới và đặc biệt quan tâm vì vậy vai trò của Điều dưỡng viên ngày càng trở nên quan trọng. Trong dự báo 10 xu thế ngành nghề năm 2015 của tạp chí Entrepreneur (Mỹ), ngành chăm sóc trẻ em và người lớn tuổi vốn dĩ đã mạnh, sắp tới sẽ còn mạnh hơn bởi nhóm đối tượng khách hàng ngày càng đông. xet tuyen cao dang duoc ha noi
Tại Việt Nam Ngành Điều dưỡng đã trở thành một ngành độc lập vì vậy Điều dưỡng viên đang dần khẳng định mình và giữ vai trò không thể thay thế trong nền Y tế. Trước thực trạng nhu cầu chăm sóc sức khỏe của người dân ngày càng tăng cao thì cơ hội nghề nghiệp cho những ai theo ngành này lại càng mở rộng.

Nên học văn bằng 2 Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng ở đâu?
Nếu bạn đang trong tình trạng thất nghiệp hoặc phải làm công việc mình không yêu thích hãy nhanh tay chuẩn bị hồ sơ xét tuyển Cao đẳng Điều dưỡng hệ văn bằng 2 về Trường Cao đẳng y Dược Pasteur. Với gần 10 năm kinh nghiệm trong công tác giảng dạy và đào tạo, Trường tự hào là một trong những ngôi trường hàng đầu Việt Nam hiện nay trong việc đào tạo Dược sĩ hệ Cao đẳng. Mới phương châm lấy sinh viên làm trung tâm nhà trường luôn tạo mọi điều kiện tốt nhất cho các bạn sinh viên theo học tại đây. Bên cạnh đội ngũ giáo viên giỏi nhà trường còn thường xuyên mạnh dạn đầu tư các trang thiết bị nghiên cứu, thực hành tiên tiến hiện đại vì vậy sinh viên sau khi ra trường vừa có khả năng nắm vững kiến thức vừa thành thạo các kỹ năng. diem chuan cao dang duoc ha noi 2018


Được xuất khẩu lao động sang Đức, Nhật và có thu nhập cao
Nghề Điều dưỡng viên đem lại nguồn thu nhập không quá cao nhưng lại có tính ổn định, không gặp phải những rủi ro đến từ đầu cơ hay chứng khoán. Do vậy, ngành nghề này sẽ rất thích hợp với những ai muốn theo đuổi một cuộc sống giản dị, hạnh phúc.
Tuy nhiên nói như vậy, không có nghĩa nghề điều dưỡng không kiếm được nhiều tiền. Trong những năm gần đây nước ta xuất hiện một hướng đi mới cho nghề Điều dưỡng đó chính là xuất khẩu lao động Điều dưỡng viên. Rất nhiều các quốc gia phát triển trên thế giới như Nhật, Anh, Đức, Úc, Nhật Bản, … có nhu cầu tuyển dụng những điều dưỡng viên người Việt Nam và những sinh viên tốt nghiệp Cao đẳng Y Dược ngành Điều dưỡng đều có cơ hội làm việc bên các nước này. Với mức lương 1000 – 3000 USD (mức thu nhập không hề nhỏ) đây là động lực rất lớn cho những ai đang theo học Điều dưỡng cố gắng từng ngày.​

Thứ Bảy, 10 tháng 6, 2017

Những điều kiện để mở một nhà thuốc


Ngành Dược là một trong những ngành có thu nhập tốt

Những người làm việc trong ngành Dược có thu nhập tương đối cao và ổn định. Điều quan trọng nhất là họ phải vững chuyên môn; có nhiệt huyết, đam mê với nghề; có tính kiên trì, tỉ mỉ, nhẫn lại. Đạt được những điều này thì các bạn không những thành công trong ngành Dược mà khi làm cả những lĩnh vực khác bạn cũng đều đạt được thành công và được Qúy trọng. Địa chỉ trường cao đẳng Công Nghệ và Thương Mại Hà Nội cơ sở 2 tại 236 Hoàng Quốc Việt - Hà Nội
So với những ngành khác thu nhập của những người làm trong ngành Dược được đánh giá là khá cao. Đặc biệt là những người làm trình dược viên hoặc tự mở quầy thuốc tân dược thì mức thu nhập không hề bị giới hạn trong con số cố định hàng tháng. Cơ hội làm giàu chân chính với ngành Dược là rất cao.
Nhưng liệu sau khi học Đại học, Cao đẳng, trung cấp xong, các bạn có đủ kiến thức, kinh nghiệm để có thể đứng bán độc lập, để có tự tin xin tuyển vào những trung tâm, bệnh viện lớn? 


Không giống như những ngành khác, ngành Dược luôn trong tình trạng cung không đủ cầu. Theo số liệu thống kê, số Dược sĩ hiện nay chỉ đạt 1,78 Dược sĩ/10.000 dân, đây thật sự là một con số rất khiêm tốn so với nhu cầu về chăm sóc sức khỏe hiện nay của người dân. Do vây, cơ hội tìm kiếm việc làm cho sinh viên ngành Dược sau khi ra trường là rất lớn, các bạn không chỉ làm việc trong quầy thuốc mà các bạn còn làm được trong các bệnh viện, trung tâm và doanh nghiệp Dược. Tuy nhiên, để có một công việc ổn định thì các bạn cần chuẩn bị những điều sau, sau khi ra trường. Điểm chuẩn cao đẳng Y Hà Nội 2017

Kiến thức ngành Dược vững vàng

Cũng giống như các ngành khác, điều quan trọng khi theo học ngành Dược đó là mỗi sinh viên phải luôn ý thức trau dồi kiến thức chuyên môn; luôn cần cù, chịu khó lắng nghe thầy cô giảng dạy và các bạn cũng cần tích lũy kiến thức bằng cách đi làm thêm, học hỏi trên các trang báo mạng…Ngoài ra, các bạn cũng cần trao dồi các kỹ năng sống, các kỹ năng giao tiếp, kỹ năng thuyết phục….Việc học phải luôn đi đôi với thực hành, thực tập. Có như vậy mới đảm bảo được cho sinh viên một nền tảng kiến thức vững chắc trước khi ra trường.
Kiến thức luôn luôn là nền tảng buộc phải có đối với mọi lĩnh vực. Cho nên, nắm bắt được hết những kiến thức học trên lớp và những kiến thức trong cuộc sống luôn được các nhà trường, trung tâm đề cao và lấy kiến thức chuyên môn để làm trọng tâm giảng dạy.
Những điều kiện để mở một nhà thuốc
Những điều kiện để mở một nhà thuốc

Những điều kiện để mở một nhà thuốc

Theo khoản 1 điều 18 Luật Dược sửa đổi ngày 10 tháng 4 năm 2016, nguời chịu trách nhiệm về chuyên môn của nhà thuốc phải có trình độ từ Dược sĩ Đại học trở lên và phải có kinh nghiệm thực hành ít nhất 2 năm tại các cơ sở chuyên môn về thuốc.
Các loại giấy tờ cần thiết để mở một nhà thuốc là:
– Chứng chỉ hành nghề Dược của người quản lý chuyên môn về Dược do Sở Y tế cấp;
– Giấy chứng nhận đăng ký kinh doanh Dược phẩm do Sở Khoa Học và Đào tạo cấp;
– Giấy chứng nhận đủ điều kiện hành nghề Dược sau khi có giấy phép kinh doanh của Sở Y tế cấp.
Điều kiện về người quản lý chuyên môn về Dược
Bằng Dược sĩ có thâm niên làm nghề Dược là 5 năm
Nơi bán thuốc
– Diện tích mặt bằng tối thiểu là 10m2

Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 3, 2017

Visit south Asia

Memory Lounge Da Nang in Vietnam
Next to the Han River Bridge, Memory Lounge is another choice for the one who want to experience a luxury of coffee.
Memory lounge
This is the best choice if you want to see the Han River Bridge but don’t want to walk in the street. Price is rather high than other coffee shop but worthy for the wonderful view and good service. Things to know before traveling to Vietnam

Phongsaly, Laos
Another amazing place to trek in Laos is Phongsaly which is known as one of the remotest of the Lao PDR Provinces. The special in Phongsaly is that there are rugged, mountainous terrain and an abundance of thick forests and fast-flowing rivers dominate it. This is the best places for who want to discover new science because in the forest, they have many undiscovered species, an abundance of animals, birds, insects and plant life. TOP HOTELS IN LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
Phongsaly province

You can feel this place like a little China through the architecture, the house, cultural. That’s right because it was used to be owned by the Chinese that seemed reminiscent. Phu Noi is the main local population here and they are one of the Lao ethnic minorities. You should spend a short time to go around this village to meet the friendly people and see the beautiful simple life here. On the outskirts of town though, it's a step back in time, with old grannies feeding the chickens and watching life goes by. The days were drizzling and the nights were cloudy without a whiff of the stars in sight.
Cadarmom mountain , Cambodia
If you want to have experience into the wild life, prepare to go to Cardamom Mountain, Cambodia. It is known as the most pristine wilderness area remaining in Southeast Asia which is located in southwest Cambodia. You will see some of pieces which occur nowhere else due to the large expanses of fire-regulated ferns and the very high diversity of habitats.
Inle Lake, Myanmar
Inle Lake is another interesting place to trek. You can discover the unique life on water, floating village, meet the friendly people far from the southeast and know some interesting information by talking with them.
Inle Lake
You will stick to the northern reaches of this natural beautiful Lake with a typical day trip. Imaging you will be on the boat with the great atmosphere and the sound of birds. Then you see the Intha residents of the lake tending to fruit and vegetables on floating gardens and some fishermen propelling their boats using a distinctive leg-rowing technique.
Umphang, Thailand
If you have a good healthy and relatively fit, you should consider trekking Umphang, another great place in Thailand because of its humid rainforest and you will walk hard. It is a popular stop in Thailand with many different minority groups mixed up.
Umphang
There are some activities to do such as rafting, elephant ride and meet the local people in Karen village. After go around some area, you can camp in Tee Lor Su waterfalls to see the beautiful landscape, feel the fresh air and taste the delicious atmosphere here. Then interspersing with rafting on the Mae Khlong River.  

Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 3, 2017

Best scoffee shop in Vietnam


Beach holiday in Vietnam

With more than 3,400 kilometers of whitewashed coastline against the rays of a tropical sun facing up the blue waters of the South China Sea, Vietnam has more than tens of long pristine sandy beaches available for tourists to choose from. Many beach resorts are still relatively desolated from tourism and remain their original beauty with small beautiful fishing villages and historical sites nearby to explore. Ranging from tranquil beach cottages to luxurious pool villas, all handpicked resorts here are ideal destinations where tourists can enjoy a lot of the many spa treatments available that Asia is so well known for. Combining a beach stay with one of these touring itineraries to make your holiday both fulfilling and rejuvenating is highly recommended. Top tips to buy souvenirs in Vietnam

Rafew Coffee in Da Nang

Situated at number 58, Hoang Van Thu Street, the coffee is an ideal place where you can admire the spectacular view thanks to its evergreen and relaxing space, dynamism and unique motif. Divided appropriately, all the floors make the guests feel comfortable to have their private space. For the young people, the coffee where they can take photos as well as do their assignments is very suitable. The structure here is not really special but it can make a good impression on all the customers right from the first time coming. Decorated impressively with a small bridge across the large fish lake together with two lines of green trees and one cute rocking chair, the entrance make tourists feel welcoming warmly. Culinary experiences in Vietnam

Ca Phe Pho Co in Hanoi

Located at number 11 Hang Gai, Hanoi, Ca Phe Pho Co which starts out as a souvenir shop and then turns into someone’s aging home, is a simple café where you can look out over a current of scooter traffic and across Hoan Kiem Lake after you have wound your way up various narrow staircases.

The coffee’s standard and the café areas are infinitesimal and simple with plastic chairs coming with aluminum tables. But what really attracts tourists to come here is the short distance from busy street to coffee table, which takes you on an amazing tour passing by three different worlds.

Hai Café in Hoi An

Containing of two branches one at 98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street and the other at 111 Tran Phu Street, in the center of ‘Ancient Hoi An Town’, Hai Cafe Bar & Grill is an ideal place for tourists to come and enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner meals as well as a stunning drink. Apart from the relative strong Vietnamese coffee, coming here, tourists can find a wide range of European style coffee offered including cappuccino, latte, macchiato triple, flat white or simply a concentrated espresso

42 Café in Saigon

Being one of a large number of cafes situated around Turtle Pond roundabout on the edge of District 1 and 3, 42 Café is not famous for any awards it gained for the fairly nondescript furnishings, but for the best iced coffee regarded in Saigon. Served in a traditional way with Vietnamese drip filter coming with a glass of fragrant green tea on the other side, coffee here is worth trying.

Thứ Năm, 17 tháng 9, 2015

The Women of Vietnam: A Photo Essay

The Women of Vietnam: A Photo Essay

Half the beauty of any country is in its people. Vietnam is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The people are genuine, kind and present. They live for today, and hold their communities tight. Vietnam’s in the midst of an exciting and historic time, with one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and plans to be a developed country by 2020.

As a woman, I take special note of the role women play in societies I visit. After returning from Vietnam earlier this year, it was clear that the women are driving much of this financial change and globalization, but continue to face serious economic and social inequalities themselves. Travel to Vietnam

The Harsh Reality of Women Workers in Vietnam
This woman breaks for a few moments in a small alley to escape the harsh sun and busy streets of Hanoi.
About 60km southwest of Hanoi, a young woman was rowing myself and five other travelers in a rowboat down Yen River to Perfume Pagoda. Motorboats passed us frequently driven by men, while the rowboats keeping our pace were only rowed by women. Our tour guide confirmed that, in Vietnam, it is customary for women to row boats, while men drive boats powered by motors. There was no further thought or explanation. This is, simply, how it is.

The Women of Vietnam: A Photo Essay
A women rows down Yen River to pick up travelers from Perfume Pagoda.
I noticed this again during harvest time. Women occupied the fields, often with children at their side. They manually harvested the rice with large machetes and filled bags that, when full, were nearly equal to their weight. Once a group of women had harvested a few bags full of rice, a man would drive over on a motorbike with a flat wooden board attached to the back. Two women would heave the bags onto the board, and then secure it, for the man to tote away. MANGO CRUISE

women working in Vietnam
Harvest time in Phong Nha. Often communities harvest through the night and early morning to avoid the strong sun. This woman continues to harvest mid-day while other’s break.
Mothers were running hotels without daycare. They served as head chef for the eat-in meals that were provided to guests, and their children helped them prepare the vegetables and meat. Women sorted, cleaned and sold seafood at the fish markets. Women were messengers and tailors. They were entrepreneurs, and ran the afternoon markets. They were holding a smiling child in one arm, while offering passerbys a betel nut sample with the other. Women were running Vietnam.

Hanoi’s Dong Xuan Market
Women sorting clothes in Hanoi’s Dong Xuan Market.
After leaving the country, my curiosity about the female dynamic there continued to grow. Through some research, this is what I found:

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) about 72 percent of women are in Vietnam’s labor force, far more than most countries around the globe.
According to the United Nations, women earn up to 50 percent less than men, often despite no significant differences in working hours, education level and seniority.
Female jobs are frequently more labor intensive than men’s, with a much higher proportion working outdoors.
Vietnamese men and women spend about the same amount of time on income-generating activities, but women spend twice as much time as men on household work. Consequently, the total number of hours worked by women is consistently greater than that of men, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.
woman harvesting rice in Vietnam
The woman pictured had just harvested the two bags of rice behind her.
It’s no secret that gender equality is at the top of the global agenda. The UN is currently defining its Sustainable Development Goals, including achieving gender equality & empowering all women and girls, set to launch this September. As the global community continues to visit Vietnam, it is important that we recognize the country’s greatest contributors.

women smoking in Vietnam
It’s rare to see a woman smoke in Vietnam, and is looked down upon. Those who do smoke are generally older women.
Angela Altus is a photographer based in New York whose work captures the boldness necessary for commercial photography and the curiosity required for fine art and portraiture. Regardless of the project, Angela’s artistic philosophy centers around storytelling – in both extracting the narratives that already exist in her subjects and creating new, visual tales. Visit her website for more inspiring images.

Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 7, 2015

Ha Giang Forest Festival



Although the Pu Peo is ethnic people in Ha Giang, they still preserved many liturgies and a folklore treasure. Along with other liturgies are held in the New Year, people prays dryad for the green of forest, security for people in the forest fest. Also, from this ceremony, the forest has the Pu Peo protected very well, especially, the sacred forest. They protect the forest in order to have water for farming and have wood for making house. Each year, on June 6th lunar calendar, people held this fest with the most solemn rites. North Vietnam tours

The fest takes place in the forbidden forest, the sorcerer faces in a big tree and bow in the ground in order to pray dryad for protecting their village. The Pu Peo always understands that preserving forest is keeping water.

All thing were displayed on the banana leaf forest, the altar was constructed of green bamboo with nearly 2 meters height, facing the mountain. The square glutinous rice pounded to a pulp to make cakes, sliced carefully. On each piece of rice is a small boiled egg. It the bottom of the altar, there has 2 chickens which are still alive. Around the altar is bottle wine and bowl. Besides, they have forced a female goat near the altar. The fest lasts several hours; sorcerer holds a fresh bamboo waving in all time of liturgy. Sometimes, he holds a dried gourd. The rite shows the respect of human divided into three stages. The first stage, chickens and goats still live, the second stage, the youngsters cut their neck and finally, people have meal in this place right. The families do not attend, they also were divided food. Halong Jasmine Cruise

During the day, with the jubilant atmosphere and the unity of ethnic groups in the village, the liturgy was implemented by the Pu Peo ethnic. The festival part is involved by whole people in the village. Having traditional sports such as: push sticks, tug, playing “ao”…attract a large number of ethnic groups. Besides, folk song programs will be presented by the Pu Peo ethnic. Jasmine Cruise

Harmony with nature, respect and protect natural forest as friend become a common sense of Pu Peo community, shown in each family, village. Each sacred forest is protected by people. It not only brings physical value and spiritual value but also contributes to protect and develop environment.

Ha Giang Praying for Rain Festival 

Praying for rain festival of the Lo Lo is common religious in agriculture. On the festival occasions, almost all activities of the Lo Lo are aimed at praying for rain. They wish the rain down to the Meo Vac field and they pray for a prosperous forever.

Every March, when the climate is dry and trees lack water, Lo Lo ethnic people in Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province often held a praying for rain festival. With typical rituals, the festival, handed down from generation to generation, is also an opportunity to meet one another.
Ha Giang Praying for Rain Festival
Ha Giang Praying for Rain Festival 


The praying for rain festival is often held on the 15th, 17th, 19th of the 3rd lunar month. It is only organized when the weather is harsh or drought appears. Previously, rich people in villages used to pay for the cost of the festival but nowadays each villager contributes an item to the festival. Objects include a chicken, a dog or a kilogram of rice is taken to the house of a sorcerer or village chief. To have a successful praying for rain festival, the first procedure that cannot be avoided is to organize a ceremony to ask ancestral sorcerers for aid.

The procedure is quite easy, including a cup of water, incense and bamboo paper (a kind of papers that is used for sacrifices of the Lo Lo people). First of all, the sorcerer burns incense at the family ancestor’s altar and then, the cup of water and the paper are placed at a house corner. After that, the sorcerer starts worshipping. He covers the water cup with the bamboo paper; if the water in the cup is not absorbed or poured out of the cup, “permission is granted” and then, the praying for rain festival will be successful. Finally, the sorcerer burns the bamboo paper and the procedure is completed.

The Lo Lo ethnic people believe that after organizing the festival within three to nine days, it will rain. The festival is divided into two parts: the ritual and the festival. The ritual is made with the participation of villagers. Live objects such as dogs and chicken will be taken to the praying place and worshipped twice. After being used for worshipping for the first time, village’s boys will slaughter them and use the meat for worshipping again.

When the worship finishes, villagers drink the alcohol, eat the meat and dance. Beautiful Lo Lo girls dance in their traditional costumes weaved with colorful patterns.

The rain praying festival is a typical cultural activity bearing unique characteristics. The festival is an opportunity for villagers to pray for luck and show their faith in God

Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 7, 2015

Da Lat – the city of flowers



The poetic city of Da Lat in Vietnam has a lot of charming name such as “city of love”, “City of thousands of pine trees”, “city of mysty”,… and the most impressive name is “city of flowers”.

Coming to Da Lat, you will be impressed by so many kinds of beautiful and gorgeous flowers. Flowers are in everywhere in the city, from large fields on the valleys to small corners or on the sides of the streets. Centre tours Vietnam
Da Lat Rose

Rose is not a rare flower in Vietnam, but roses in Da Lat are the most beautiful and preferable kind. The flower comes in all sorts of colors and shades, such as red, pink, velvet and yellow. Da Lat rose is grown as a agricultural products to export. MANGO CRUISE
Da lat city
Mimosa is a very popular flower in Da Lat city not only because it is found in anywhere in the city, but also because it has a special position in local people’s hearts. It has bright yellow flowers and leaves that are green with a silvery luster. The tree blossoms two or three times each year and flourishes during the sunny seasons. Da Lat has two types of mimosa trees: long and short-leafed.the flower has a sweet scent and be considered as the symbol of secret love. Jasmine Cruise
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Asteraceae flowers blossom all year round. There are more than 20 species of asteraceae in Da Lat, such as san-souci, hortensia, pansy, violette, immortelle, arum, etc. Lots of them have origin from Western countries or Africa, but many others also come from Vietnam. Some of them are cultivate on field to provide for market, and others are wildflowers which naturally grow on streets or pine tree hills or along the streams.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Da Lat – the city of flowers

Another unique species in Da Lat is purple flamboyant (flame tree). Instead of having red color like its brothers in northern Vietnam, the flower is purple. In the end of winter and through the spring, many streets in the city are covered up by a romantic purple of flame trees.
Orchid is another Da Lat attraction. Named “queen of the world of flowers,” the orchid is a common sight wherever you go in Da Lat. Among the world’s 100,000 species of orchids, Viet Nam already has many of which grow in Da Lat. Da Lat grows all four types of orchids found worldwide, including those on other plants and trees as parasites, those on high rocks and cliffs. Those are in leaves and mud. Those are on other kinds of vegetation.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Lang Biang and Da Lat have a very interesting kind of orchid, Lan hai. In Vietnamese, “hai” is a beautifully embroidered shoe that used to be worn by noble ladies. The flower is so named as it has the shape of a “hai”. It originates from the species P. Delnatii. The flower received attention and praise at an international orchid exhibition in 1995 in Tokyo, Japan.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
A wild but beautiful flower which symbolize for Langbiang Highland is Japanese sunflower (or wild sunflower). On October or November every year, this glamorous flower blossom on roadsides, slopes, tea hills, pine forests, covering the whole city with a bright yellow.
Cultivating flower is a key sector in Da Lat’s agriculture. And these flowers make the city more stunning and shining. Moreover, thousands kinds of wild flower contribute to the outstanding beauty of Da Lat.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Flowers in Da Lat can be found in every corners of the city, in the forests, pine hills, tea hills, on the roadsides, valleys, stream banks or in cultivated fields,… There are also a lot of flower parks and flower gardens in the city where a lot of species of flowers are planted and designed on purpose to decorate the city. And each year, Da Lat held Flower Festival to display and promote local flowers as a product.

Thứ Tư, 24 tháng 6, 2015

Top fruits must try in Vietnam



Vietnam is located in tropical zone and famous with so many kinds of fruits. There are ten kinds of fruits not only delicious and popular, but also meet the criteria for export which both foreigners and Vietnamese should try.
If you are in Vietnamespecially in durian season you should try to enjoy it for yourself.It’s easy to find durian in any markets or supermarkets of Viet Nam.The first suggestion is that you should not eat too much. Traditional beliefs say that durian has warming properties. If you eat too much at once it can heat up your body but its taste is so good. Vietnam tours private

Especially if you have any chances to visit Vinh Long, remember to try Durian Ri6. Ri6 durian of the southern province of Vinh Long is praised to be the best durian variety in Vietnam. It is named Ri6 after the name of Mr. Sau Ri, who created this variety in 1990. It has a distinctively bright yellow color, similar to the intense coloration of a Musang King durian in Malaysia. The flesh is thick and fibrous, with a strong egg-flavor that reminds me of many Thai varieties. Halong bay tours Vietnam

Mangosteen

If the mighty durian is king, the mangosteen is known as the queen of fruits. The mangosteen's semi-firm exterior shell may not be much to look at, but the soft, delicate flesh of the white interior hooks people on the first bite.

It can’t be denied that Lai Thieu Mangosteen is the best mangosteen in Vietnam with thick peel, white and sweet-and-sour segments made people remember forever. In the feudal time, Mangosteen was compared as a noble fruit and used in rich families as well as offered for Royal Family.

Mangosteen is widely available in juice form. Mangosteen juice products typically include the fruit, rind and pulp of the fruit, which contains compounds called xanthones. Although some research indicate that xanthones may offer certain benefits, the health effects of mangosteen have yet to be extensively studied.
Top fruits must try in Vietnam
Top fruits must try in Vietnam


In Southeast Asia including Viet Nam, mangosteen rind has been used for medicinal purposes for generations. According to many theories, mangosteen rind was used to make a tea for such conditions as diarrhea, bladder infections and gonorrhea. An ointment made from the rind was applied to skin rashes. Proponents claim that mangosteen can also help with the following health problems such as allergies, anxiety, cancer, depression or even high blood pressure. In addition, some proponents suggest that mangosteen may slow the aging process, aid in Alzheimer's prevention, increase energy, preserve eye health, stimulate the immune system, improve bone health and protect against heart disease.

Dragon fruit 3
Officially known as the pitaya, the dragon fruit is actually native to Latin America. It is an extremely beautiful fruit that has dazzling flowers and an intense shape and color. The dragon fruit is usually a dark red color, although some types of this fruit are pink or yellow. The skin of the dragon fruit is a thin rind. The skin is usually covered in scales, and the center of the fruit is made up of a red or white, sweet tasting pulp.

Dragon fruit is generally is a nutritious fruit that is a good source of vitamins and minerals.There are no reported side effects in consuming dragen fruit.Dragon fruit is safe for consumption even by pregnant and breast feeding mothers.

Binh Thuan is a province famous with growing dragon fruit. Binh Thuan’s dragon fruit is one of favorite fruits in some Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, China or Vietnam.

Pomelo Fresh Pomelo citrus  Fruit
There are several kinds of pomelo regionally famous for their taste and there are some famous kinds Pomelo in Vietnam like Nam Roi, Phuc Trach pomelo. Green peel pomelo is a specialty of the southern province of Ben Tre.This variety is planted in My Thanh An in Ben Tre city and Mo Cay district.Green peel pomelo won the first prize at a fruit competition held by the Southern Region Institute for Fruit Research.

This fruit is eaten fresh or is use to make juice. The pulp can be use to make salads and the peel is used to make candies; citrus peel is often used for flavoring.Pomelo is really a golden mine of vitamins. The fruit is abundant with vitamin C, beta-carotene as well as the B vitamins. Additionally it is a resource of folic acid which is required for younger ladies to guarantee the health of upcoming baby. Furthermore, pomelo includes a large amount of potassium which is great for our heart. Brand-new research has shown that liminoids present in pomelo as well as other citrus fruits avoid cancer cells from divining much better than chemical medications.

Longan 5
Longan, also known as “dragons eye” (because of a white eye shaped mark on the pit that appears as a pupil in the large eye) are soft and smaller than lychee fruits. They are brown in colour and are referred as little brothers of lychee fruits. Longans whose scientific term is Dimocarpus longan, originated in China and later spread across the globe and is now widely cultivated in Thailand, India and in several other countries of Asia. Longan is available abundantly in the summer season and can be consumed both raw or as dried fruits.

The longan grows in many provinces in the North. There are many varieties of longans. The most renowned variety of longan is the cage longan of Hung Yen Province. There are varieties that have a thick pulp and a very sweet taste called pulp longan. Water longans have a thin watery pulp and a fresh sweet taste. In the South, there is the longan of Chau Thanh (Dong Thap Province), which is fairly renowned. This variety has a watery pulp, a very sweet taste, a perfumed scent, and small black seeds, which is why it is called nhan tieu (pepper grain longan).
The longan is a tropical fruit rich in nutrients. It is used in the preparation of sweet lotus seed soups. A longan that has been rid of its black kernel then dried over a fire is called long nhan (literally: dragon’s eyes); it is one of the tonics used in the recipes of traditional medicine.

Litchi 6
Litchi is a small fruit with a sweet smell and taste, which is available in the summer. It is a small fruit packed with healthy nutrients. It has rough skin outside while contains juicy flesh inside. It is used as medicine in China.

With favorable natural conditions, Luc Ngan hilly gardens are strong in growing fruit trees, making it the country's largest litchi producer.The soil here is very suitable for planting litchis, hence producing fruits with deeply green leaves and round canopies of branches. Especially, bunches of red-ripened litchis with fine skins, very small seeds, much sweet meat, a purely fragrant taste made litchi a great delicacy of Northern Vietnam.Luc Ngan litchi products have been gaining popularity not only across the country but also have been exported to many foreign markets.

Lychee is a highly rich nutrient fruit. It contains a high amount of soluble fiber known as pectin which is beneficial to protect from colon cancer.  It contains a good amount of antioxidants that protect the body from carcinogens. Carcinogens are free radicals that are produced in the body due to oxidative stress. So lychee is effective to protect from cancer, ageing, arthritis and degenerative disease. Also, it is a great source of potassium which is important for maintaining blood pressure. Along with these, it contains a high amount of other nutrients that promotes health.

Mango 7
Mango plants are grown in southern provinces. Mangoes are divided into several kinds, known locally as Xoai Cat, xoai Tuong, xoai Voi, xoai Xiem…Hoa Loc mango is one of the most well known varieties of mango under cultivation in the Mekong river delta, for its aroma and sweetness. Hoa Loc mango has presently grown on large scale, in many provinces of the Mekong river delta like Tien Giang, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Dong Thap, and so on. Mango Transplantation and seedling selection, application of modern techniques are done with, aiming at raising the quality and productivity.

Mango is one of the exotic fruits in the world with great health benefits. Some of the health benefits from mangoes in baby food includes protection of eyesight, fights microbial infections, easily digestible, improvement in brain development and many more.

Rambutan 8
The Rambutan, also known unofficially as Hairy Cherry, comes originally from the Malaysia peninsular, where the name Rambutan came from the Malay word 'rambut' for hair. Today, a lot of rambutan is grown in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta area. The fruit is about 3-4 cm in diameter and has soft fleshy hair over the entire surface. The peel turns from green to yellow to red as the fruit ripens. To eat: Partially cut through the skin or break open with a thumbnail and pull apart. There is a hard seed inside. Once peeled the fruit yields a flesh that is white and firm; the taste is sweet with a touch of acidity and is very refreshing.

Rambutan grows in large bunches on trees that can be as high as 20 m. A rambutan tree has broad foliage and many branches. In the southern provinces, the tree yields fruit at the beginning of the rainy season. Rambutan season lasts until the end of the rainy season, that means from May to October. The most famous rambutan fruit is grown in Binh Hoa Phuoc Village (Long Ho District, Vinh Long Province).

Rambutan fruit contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, phosphorus, iron, calcium and vitamin C. This plant can be used as a medicinal fruit and have benefits for health such asReduce Body Fat, Make skin softer or Hair care.

Mandarin orange 9
Mandarin is a group name for a class of oranges with thin, loose peel, which have been dubbed "kid-glove" oranges. The mandarin tree may be much smaller than that of the sweet orange or equal in size, depending on variety.

Mandarin oranges are a popular citrus fruit of the orange family. They are often referred to as tangerines. The fruit is a native of Southeast Asia. It has a thin skin that is easy to peel. This makes it an ideal snack for children. Due to its nutritional benefits, the fruit is widely recognized as ideal for inclusion in a healthy diet. The mandarin is a good source of vitamins A and C. It contains calcium, magnesium and potassium. The fruit is also a good source of dietary fiber.

Ly Nhan has many kinds of sweet and well-smelt mandarin oranges but the best kind is the Quyt Huong (Perfume Mandarin) which has a distinct aroma. Previously, it was usually dedicated to the king. Ly Nhan is a district locating along the bank of the Red River . It has good soil that is advantageous for agricultural development.Unlike mandarins of other localities, the shape of Quyt Ly Nhan  is flattish. Their peels are very crisp, thin and have apricot yellow when ripe. Like oranges peels, mandarins peels have tiny otto which create a distinct perfume of mandarin.

Thứ Năm, 18 tháng 6, 2015

Top 5 Foods in Hue


1. Bún bò 
30,000VND @5 Nguyễn Du, Huế

Now what is the first thing one should eat in Hue? Can’t really go wrong with the most famous dish of this city: Bun Bo Hue. Following the recommendation of a local friend who is also an expert in Hue eateries, we arrived at the small bun bo stand in a tiny street; typical Hue style. The place was packed with people just exactly what we had expected and we even had to wait a bit to get a table.

When we thought about eating bun bo in Hue, we expect it to be really spicy and hot. To our surprise, the steamy bowl of bun bo we tasted was not spicy at all but rather, very mild and naturally sweet. It was so good but at the same time quite different from what we usually have in Danang. This is why we should eat a dish at its birth place: your previous concept of a dish and the real dish itself might be two very different versions. Halong bay tours Vietnam
Top 5 Foods in Hue
Top 5 Foods in Hue

2. Bánh khoái 
20,000VND (each) @6 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Huế

The restaurant we went to have bánh khoái is very famous locally, it’s been running for decades. Basically bánh khoái is a smaller version of bánh xèo, served with a moderately similar sauce and is eaten without the Danang’s “wrap and roll” style. It is crispier than bánh xèo and instead of pork toppings, it has toppings made from chả along with shrimp and bean sprouts. An interesting savory snack, but for 20kVND each – it was quite expensive. Mekong river tours Vietnam

3. Hue’s ‘bánh’ medley (bánh bèo, bánh nậm, bánh bột lọc…)
~80,000VND (whole tray) @Hàng Me -12 Võ Thị Sáu, Huế
Then it was time to visit another popular dish in Danang but also has Hue origins: the famous combo of different kinds of bánh (cakes). One major difference of the Hue version, or the version of the place we went to, was that the bánh nậm and bánh bột lọc here are wrapped in lá dong (phrynium leaves), instead of banana leaves like Da Nang’s versions. As a result, the cakes inside have a very unique scent. Another thing that caught my attention was that the dried shrimp toppings here are exceptionally well done and are not something one could easily find in Da Nang. Centre Vietnam tours

4. Bún hến, Cơm hến
8000VND @Nhỏ – 28 Phạm Hồng Thái, Huế (morning)
Bún hến (tiny clams vermicelli salad) is another authentic Hue dish that is very hard to find elsewhere. It is the Hue equivalent of Danang’s bún mắm with tiny clams (hến) instead of pork, fried pork skin, lots of greens, herbs and shrimp paste is used instead of anchovy fish sauce. And just like bún mắm, the dish is very cheap (only 8,000VND) but tasted insanely good.

Cơm hến (tiny clams with rice and soup) is quite similar to bún hến but with a bit of soup. Bún hến is better in my opinion.

5. Bánh ướt thịt quay
100,000VND (2 persons) @Bà Sửu – National Route, 25km from Hue (if you travel from Da Nang to Hue, the restaurant is on your right, after you’ve passed Truồi bridge)

We had this dish at a very famous stall on the national route between Hue and Danang. Basically it was just rice rolls (bánh cuốn, or bánh ướt like how we call it in the central region) but the real shining star here is the accompanied roasted pork. It was so crispy and soft and juicy and had a really really nice smell. This eatery is favourited by many long distance travelers along the national route.

Thứ Năm, 11 tháng 6, 2015

Top 5 Things to do in Danang


Most travellers tend skip Danang on their way to Hoi An however the city is filled with great restaurants, bars and plenty of sights to see to warrant a few days stay. While the city has gone through a surge of tourism of sorts with 5 star resorts popping up along the coast, the city still remains a charming escape from the touristy Old Quarter of Hoi An. We’ve listed our top 5 list of things to do in Danang. Centre Vietnam travel

A windy road on the Hai Van Pass on the road from Danang to Hue.

HAI VAN PASS
This windy stretch of road was made famous by Top Gear UK’s Jeremy Clarkson in 2008 when he proclaimed it, “a deserted ribbon of perfection—one of the best coast roads in the world.” While most traffic from Danang to Hue use the Hai Van Tunnel, intrepid motorbike riders willing to throw caution to the wind and head to the twisting switchback filled road will be rewarded with breathtaking views of turquoise waters and lush mountainsides. JAHAN CRUISE

Local insight: Make sure to stop at the top of the pass to see the brick gate built by Emperor Minh Mang in the 19th century.
Top 5 Things to do in Danang
Top 5 Things to do in Danang

A statue of a buddha sits in a lush garden at the Marble Mountains in Danang

MARBLE MOUNTAIN
A stairway of 156 steps takes you to the summit of Thuy Son mountain which is dotted with pagodas and caves filled with sculptures and engravings dating back to the Cham Empire. If you aren’t interested in taking the staircase, take the elevator for VND30,000. Jasmine Cruise

Local insight: Direct marble extraction is forbidden in the area and all of the marble is shipped in from neighbouring provinces.

A no swimming sign sits on the Danang coastline

DANANG COASTLINE
One can’t mention Danang without mentioning it’s vast and pristine coastline. My Khe beach is now dominated by a string of 5 star resorts but if you are looking to escape the crowds, head to Red Beach which is generally deserted throughout the day.

Local insight: Those looking to catch a wave should head to Danang during the months of December to February.

The Goddess of Mercy statue sits in the Linh Ung Pagoda in Danang

GODDESS OF MERCY
Standing at 69.7 meters in height, the stark white Goddess of Mercy statue can be seen for miles. Located on the side of Monkey Mountainin the Linh Ung Pagoda, this statue has 17 levels inside, each with 21 Buddha idols.

Local insight:  For stunning vistas of Danang bay, head to Vong Hai Dai street just to the right of the pagoda.

The temples at My Son

MY SON
Located 69km’s southwest of Danang, this cluster of abandoned Hindu temples are well worth the drive. While not as magnificent as the Angkor temple structures in Cambodia, these ancient ruins of the Champa Kingdom are not to be missed. Nestled in a lush valley, the area is divided into 10 main groups depending on the era or divinity honoured.

Local insight: It can get busy around 9am so try to leave early to miss the crowds.

I hope you enjoyed our top 5 things to do in Danang! Make sure to check back with us for more great travel tips.

Thứ Năm, 4 tháng 6, 2015

Vietnam safe country travel statistics must knows


Yes. In General, Vietnam is a friendly and safe country to travel both alone and with your family and friends. By using common sense and awareness you will minimize your chances of encountering any troubles in your travels.

Crime Rate
Like many countries in South East Asia, Vietnam has a high crime rate. But, the majority of crime in Vietnam relates to petty theft such a bag and jewellery snatching, pick pocketing, theft of items such as cell phones, wallets and unattended motorbikes. Caution needs to be taken when visiting heavily populated tourist areas such as Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Hoi An or any crowded areas where thieves can easily snatch your belongings and run. Many unsuspecting tourists have lost their belongings to the swift actions of a thief and an accomplice on the back of a motorbike. These thefts usually take place whilst the victim is located roadside. PANDAW CRUISE

Comparative Crime Rates By Country:

The table above compares the rate of homicide in 6 different countries around the world. As documented, Vietnam has a relatively low homicide rate of just 1.6 per 100,000 of the population. This is comparable to developed countries such as Australia (1.0)  and France (1.1). According UNODC source the United States Of America Homicide Data recorded (4.7) Homicides per 100,000 in 2012. Alova Gold Cruise

Violent Crime
Vietnam safe country travel statistics must knows
Vietnam safe country travel statistics must knows


Violent crime against tourists in Vietnam is quite rare and should only be considered as a moderate risk factor whilst traveling through most regions of Vietnam. But like anywhere in the world, we suggest that you should travel with caution. To minimise your probability of encountering troubles, we highly recommend you keep valuables such as jewellery, watches, cell phones, wallets, purse or money out of sight. Splendours of Vietnam and Cambodia (17 days,16 nights)

What To Do If You Are A Victim Of Crime In Vietnam?

Vietnam is now a very popular tourist destination with millions of new visitors every year. Overall you will find traveling in Vietnam safe and non threatening. If you do happen to be a victim of crime or theft, the best thing to do is contact your hotel/hostel manager who can put you in contact with the local Police or hospital if needed. We suggest you remain cautious and vigilant, but don’t let this stop you from enjoying the adventure and beauty Vietnam has to offer.

Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 5, 2015

Top 7 things to see in Rach Gia


How To Get There?
By plane
Rach Gia Airport serves domestic flights to and from Phu Quoc Island and Ho Chi Minh City operated by Vietnam Airlines. The flights are served on a daily basis.

By bus 
Buses and minibuses connect Rach Gia with the nearest big cities of the country:
To/ from Ha Tien: 2,5 hours, $2,5 (50,000 VND);
To/ from Hon Chong: 2,5 hours, $2,5 (50,000 VND);
To/ from Can Tho: 3 hours, $3,5 (75,000 VND);
To/ from Long Xuyen: 1,5 hours, $1,5 (30,000 VND);
To/ from Ho Chi Minh City: 6 hours, $8 (165,000 VND).
You can buy a ticket at the bus station. If there’s an opportunity, it is recommended to do it in advance, as due to lack of the transport connection, the tickets may be sold out in a few hours before departure. You can also do it with the help of reliable travel companies. Mekong river cruise

By boat
There are regular hydrofoils cruising between Phu Quoc and such destinations as Rach Gia. One way trip from/to Rach Gia lasts approximately for 2,5 hours and the ticket should costs about $15 (350,000 VND). There’s also a discount for senior (above 60 years old) and disabled people, as well as for children under the age of 11. The timetable of arrivals and departures is available on the webpage of the Superdong transfer company. Halong bay cruise
Top 7 things to see in Rach Gia
Top 7 things to see in Rach Gia


Thing To See At Rach Gia
Tam Quan Gate
Tam Quan gate, or as it is also called, Three Entrance Gate, is a true symbol of Rach Gia and is considered to be an entrance to the city. This is a beautiful triple arch bearing the traditional elements of Vietnamese architecture. Travel to Vietnam

Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
The temple is dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc who was a leader of the resistance movement against the newly arrived French in the end of 19th century. Today this is one of the biggest attractions of Rach Gia and an important religious destinations for the entire region.

Tam Bao Pagoda
This is another destination of Rach Gia with a beautiful story behind. It was built in the beginning of 19th century by the Vietnamese Emperor Gia Long to honour a local woman who aided him after the Tay Son Rebellion. It is surrounded by a quite and cozy garden with numerous sculptures and is definitely a great place to spend some time and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.

Phat Lon Pagoda (Khmer pagoda)
This is an amazing Cambodian Buddhist pagoda, which name is translated as Big Buddha. Even nowadays the majority of the monks living here are the ethnic Khmers. It has a magnificent architecture and zen garden in the courtyard with an over hundred-year old tree originated from Sri Lanka.

Kien Giang Museum 
The museum is housed in one of the most ancient and beautiful buildings in the city. It has an outstanding and sophisticated exterior design with traditional oriental elements inside of the building. The museum is exposing a big collection of war memoirs, historical photos and cultural relics.

Local Specialities 
Are you a foodie? Then probably, you will enjoy your visit to Rach Gia, Being a port town, it has a big choice of sea specialities as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes. The most popular places to eat and drink among locals and travelers are Thanh Binh, Hai Au, Ao Dai Moi,Valentine, which also offer sometimes different types of entertainment like karaoke or sport events.

Rach Soi Market
Market is a right place to go, if you want to explore people’s everyday life, local culture and of course, buy cheap, fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables and other local specialities. The biggest one in Rach Gia is the Rach Soi market, located close to the port of the town.

Thứ Năm, 14 tháng 5, 2015

Top 7 activities in flooding days



All travelers should be aware that annual monsoon season is from 1 September until mid-December at least! Great care by all visitors should be taken during extreme rains & when there are strong onshore North East winds during lunar calendar days close to 1st or 14th – this is when danger of flooding in Hoi An and surrounding areas are highest. In truth, there is no bad time to visit Hoi An. Even it is unusual , but you will get a special experience that not many tourist have.  There are some activities for those day. Danang – Hue – Hoian 4 days

1. Do a special trip around town.

When the old town is under water, it has a unique and special charm. If you are an adventurous guy, just take the life vest, pick a good and reliable boat and start your trip around the town enjoying one of the highlight of your trip. Remember do not take the old or ruin boat, and life vest is necessary item to you. If you want to walk with the water around, you can get some plastic boots from local market or local shops. They are better for your toes! Avoiding the low lands, An Hoi  and Cam Nam Ward are the places that you should not go which are seperated from other areas of Hoian. MEKONG EYES

2. Café and Bar

Unfortunately, most of the good bars located in the town, and most of them are under water when it is flooding. Most shops in the old town close for sercured reasons. In the day time, you can visit some nice coffee shops in the high lands. Café Shop in Hoian historic hotel
This shop is located on the left side of Hoian hotel, nice coffee, good environment and you won’t be bothered by vendors. Pelican Cruise
Top 7 activities in flooding days
Top 7 activities in flooding days


Google Coffee shop: located at 10 Phan Chau Trinh street, this one mostly open because of its high location. Serve different types of local coffee, soft drink and good ginger tea (so good with this weather)
Nep Café 62- Phan Chau Trinh street: another nice coffee shop with amazing decoration!

3. Restaurant

We need to accept that most of nice restaurants in town are not available. So finding some nicer and more local one will be our solution.

Madame Phuong Bread  - 2B Phan Chau Trinh.

Famous for the recomendation of Anthony Bourdain with his show, this is one of the best banh my in Vietnam with terrific gravy that they put on the sandwiches. Luckily, it does open in the flooding days. You should go to this shop as early as possible because most of the locals go their for their food too.

If you are a vegan, or just want a quiet place for finishing your book, just go to Minh Hien Vegetarian restaurant, one of the best ones in Hoian. Located in a high area, no worry, this is our option for flooding day. Start out with one of the set menus (I prefer the first one, for one person). You get to sample delicious veg versions of Hoi An’s local specialities, including white rose dumplings, cao lau noodles, fried spring rolls, and wonton.

4. Go to Danang

The town is flooding, so let discover some places in Danang that not sinked into water. Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and Linh Ung pagoda with big statue of Laddy Bodhisattva or Goddess of Mercy will make your boring days gone! And there are more restaurants in Danang open in this kind of weather. If you have kids, they won’t get bored with many shopping and entertainment centers open in Da Nang.

5.  Join Foodtour

Event haft of Hoian is under water, there are plenty of local places that you don’t know (and don’t try without guidance of local buddies). Hence, by taking part in a custom foodtour, this is a great time to learn about the culture, local life and different things of locals. I’m sure, this one will brighten your day.

6. Get your tailor made clothes.

Most of the tailor shops are still open in flood season. Just hang around and pick some tailor shops you like and get your dress or shirt,… made. Some good ones are Yaly Couture, A Dong Silk with the highest price in town but best quality. The other recommendation ones are Mr. Xe, Bao Khanh Silk, Thu Thuy Silk, Kimmy,…

A tip when shopping: avoid tailor recommendations from unreliable sources. You will most likely encounter locals offering to tell you the best tailors.The prices you will be quoted by the tailor shop will be padded with this extra cost, which means you will probably pay about 40% or maybe 50% more if you take their recommendation than you would otherwise. So be wise!
 
7. Watch DVD or reading books.

If your heart is set on a lazy day ensconced in your room, check out some DVD shop or bookshops in Hoi An, buys some discs or books and enjoy your days indoors. Legends DVD shop on Phan Chu Trinh Street has the best selection of movies and box set series for a dollar a disc. For those who love reading, grab a book from Randy’s book exchange over on Cam Nam Island.

Thứ Năm, 7 tháng 5, 2015

Top 7 Things to do in Halong Bay Vietnam


Many travellers to majestic Halong Bay spend a day cruising the emerald waters admiring the mysterious limestone rocks that rise up majestically. But there is so much more to do in Halong Bay such as kayaking, exploring the caves and hiking on the islands.

Over 3,000 amazing islands rise up from the Gulf of Tonkin, some with their own caves, beaches and inlets. It’s this stunning and mystic landscape that earns Halong Bay its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.  Many visitors spend a day or two on a traditional junk, bobbing along on the serene waters, watching everyday Vietnamese life going by. North Vietnam tours

Spot the Wildlife and Birdlife on Cat Ba Island

There are many larger islands within Halong Bay, including Cat Ba Island, which is the largest and home to a lush national park, teeming with over 30 different mammal species and 70 bird species. The Cat Ba National Park offers fantastic opportunities for hiking and maybe spotting the rare golden-headed ‘Cat Ba Langur’ monkey. The primate is thought to number less than 100 and is officially the most engendered monkey in the world, despite local conservation efforts. The park covers both land and water and keen walkers can spot giant oriental squirrels, wild boar, the civet cat and deer. Bird species include cuckoos, hornbills and hawks. Try climbing the peak viewing tower which is a two hour round trip, cool off at one of the many pristine beaches and take a boat trip over to Monkey Island. Pelican Cruise

Chill out on Lan Ha Bay’s beautiful beaches

Whilst Halong Bay has many inlets and caves, it doesn’t have many real beaches, except at Lan Ha Bay, which has around 100 deliciously sandy stretches of beach. Pitch up for a few days to take in the stunning views, explore the floating villages and enjoy rock climbing, scuba diving, swimming and kayaking. Or simply chill out on one of the beaches and watch daily life go by.

Walk through the Cave of Wonders

Don your most comfortable walking shoes and climb through the Dau Go Caves, aka the Cave of Wonders. Lit up in various colours, the caves systems offer an insight into the intriguing natural rock formations. The caves offer respite from the fierce hit with their eerie atmosphere, where natural daylight rarely pokes through the rocks.
Top 7 Things to do in Halong Bay Vietnam
Top 7 Things to do in Halong Bay Vietnam


Spend a day kayaking in Halong Bay

Slow the pace down somewhat with a kayaking trip, which allows you to meander through the giant limestone rocks. It’s a great opportunity to get away from the crowds, explore some of the quieter caves, inlets and beaches. Paddle to Ti Top Island, admire the views and hone your kayaking skills in a unique location. Find out for yourself why Halong Bay is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature!

Traverse the Sung Sot Grottoes

In the heart of Halong Bay are the Sung Sot Caves, which are also known as the ‘Surprise Grottoes’. Located on Bo Hon Island, these are widely touted as both the widest and best cave systems in Halong Bay. You’ll take a short hike up to the grottoes through forest and the caves themselves are separated into two natural sections. Admire the forms of the stalactites and the rock formations.

Try hiking on Ban Sen Island

To really get off the beaten tourist trail, try a hiking adventure on Ban Sen Island. The island is thickly forested and just about uninhabited which makes for a peaceful getaway! Take a ferry to Quan Lan from Cai Rong to enjoy your own little piece of paradise. Hire a local guide for the day who will regale you with stories of local folklore including mysterious monster sightings!

Take a Halong Bay Cruise

The ubiquitous cruise on Halong Bay is an absolute must-do! Opt for a traditional junk for that really authentic experience. And to really get into the local spirit, opt to stay for several days, sleeping overnight on the calm emerald waters. You’ll pass floating villages where families, livestock and pets live and trade as part of their daily life. You can also stop off at swimming and snorkelling spots.