Traveling to the land of sunshine and wind, some people choose to stay at luxurious sea view resorts, fully enjoying high-class services. Meanwhile, many young people like backpacking, discovering the beauty of the sea in their own way. During the last holiday, blogger Mavis Vi Vu Ky (Nguyen Khanh Hoang Anh) traveled with her best friend around the most beautiful beaches in Central Vietnam. On the third day of the trip, the two received information that the epidemic was at risk of resurgence. 9X and close friends ensure a safe journey with full epidemic prevention measures. It helps the “foot-crazy” association to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the journey that other forms of tourism do not have. Traveling on sunny and windy roads Blogger Saigon spent 5 days conquering the coastal road of Binh Thuan – Ninh Thuan. This is one of the first roads that Hoang Anh has ever discovered since backpacking. Therefore, this road is associated with many beautiful memories of the female blogger’s youth. Share with Zing About the reason for making a long trip, 9X said: “The most beautiful places are not the destination, but the scenery along the way. Therefore, I chose to travel through the beautiful sea roads. Perhaps the trip would have lost half of its soul if I hadn’t gone by motorbike.” Beautiful roads run along the coast when viewed from above. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, the 2 girls together conquered 3 unique coastal roads, including Bau Trang, Ca Na – Phan Rang and Vinh Hy – Binh Hung. Covered with immense sand dunes, the highlight of colorful virtual living landscapes, Bau Trang is a road crossing the sea that attracts young people to check-in. Meanwhile, the Ca Na – Phan Rang palace captures the hearts of backpackers with its winding road following the turquoise coast. Vinh Hy – Binh Hung is the coastal road that Hoang Anh is most interested in. On one side is a high cliff, the other side is a clear blue sea at the bottom. “Going for a while, I had to stop to take a few pictures, there were amazingly beautiful scenes,” 9X confided. The sunny weather helps her trip go smoothly. Cung Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan are not too difficult to go, but the sea road is quite empty and roundabout, so the drivers need to move carefully. “There are quite a few homestays along the way, and the people in the Central region are also friendly, so it’s not difficult to find accommodation or ask for help,” 9X said. Having visited more than 50 provinces on the map of Vietnam, for Mavis, this is the most experienced trip. The landscape is diverse from mountains and sand dunes to the sea and bay. Each place has its own unique features, leaving many unforgettable impressions on young bloggers. 5 days 4 nights discover the beauty of the sea Day 1: HCMC – Phan Thiet – Ong Dia rock beach I departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 8am, arrived in Phan Thiet around 3pm. After stopping to eat fish cake soup, I went to Ong Dia rock to enjoy the wind. This place owns a rocky road with colorful basket boats. After bathing, watching the sunset, in the evening I go for a walk, eat around the city of Phan Thiet, then return to the homestay to rest after a tiring day of driving. Ong Dia rock beach is a familiar destination that attracts young people to check-in in Phan Thiet. Day 2: Mui Ne – Mui Ne fishing village – Bau Trang – flying sand hill – Co Thach beach 7 colors – Mui Dinh Early in the morning of day 2, I rode my motorbike to Mui Ne to hunt for a beautiful sunrise. Note that only the west coast of Mui Ne can see the sunrise directly. After that, I went to Mui Ne fishing village, gathered many boats anchored, creating a poetic scene. The unforgettable experiences in the early morning here are walking down the stairs to the fishing village, feeling the bustling atmosphere in the seafood granaries… Mui Ne fishing village is a place where you can clearly feel the rhythm of life in the coastal area of ​​Binh Thuan. After breakfast, I went back to the homestay to check-out, starting the journey to discover Bau Trang – a coastal road like the West sky. Along the way, I stopped at bright yellow buses to take pictures, then check-in the sand dunes. Here, you will admire the endless stretches of sand desert that change color continuously according to the time of day. Bau Trang is one of the impressive stops on the blogger’s trip. Leaving Bau Trang, I continued to move to Co Thach beach. The sea possesses clear water, above is a strange 7-color pebble beach. I had lunch here, then moved to Mui Dinh. To reach Mui Dinh, I have to take a jeep through the white sand dunes, then walk a bit more. Here, I rented a tent to camp by the beach. At night, I light a campfire, watch the full moon and the starry sky above, listen to the sound of waves lapping against the sand. Day 3: Mui Dinh Lighthouse – wind power field – Dam Vua salt field – Red island – Rai cave – Vinh Hy In the morning of day 3, I got up early to go to Mui Dinh lighthouse to watch the sunrise. To get here, you have to go through a steep path. Climbing to the top, the unspoiled seascape and the M-shaped road winding next to it are captured in full view. The wild and peaceful scene in Mui Dinh. Leaving Mui Dinh, I went to the wind power field, where there are giant “pinwheels” next to the cactus bushes, hidden in the blue sea in the distance. After wandering to take pictures here, I moved to the field. Dam Vua salt, where there are “white fields” – a specialty of the sea. After that, I continued to explore Hon Do cape. Through the sandy roads, Hon Do cape appears beautiful with rocks and green moss, where people often gather to fish. Stepping out onto the mossy beach is the color of clear sea water with strange sea creatures. Ninh Thuan owns unique check-in points. After exploring Red Island, I moved to Rai Cave, watching the sunset gradually fall on the rocks with strange shapes stacked on top of each other. That night, I asked to sleep at the house of an indigenous person in Vinh Hy, having dinner with their family. After that, I walked around the embankment, watching the starry sky above. Day 4: Vinh Hy – Binh Hung island – Hon Chut lighthouse – egg stone beach – Mui Ne On the 4th day of the journey, I woke up very early to hunt for a brilliant sunrise on the sea. After that, I set out to conquer the most beautiful sea route in the journey, from Vinh Hy to Binh Hung. Impressive sea crossing route Vinh Hy – Binh Hung. Walking along the sea route, I couldn’t help but admire the majestic and poetic beauty that nature bestowed on this place. Mountains and sea combine harmoniously to create an impressive natural picture. The winding road in the morning sunlight becomes more and more brilliant. After that, I got on a boat to go to Binh Hung island. I took a walk around the island, discovered Hon Chut lighthouse, egg stone beach. Binh Hung owns a wild landscape that is popular with tourists. Leaving Binh Hung, I returned to Vinh Hy, said goodbye to my family and asked to stay yesterday and then went to Mui Ne. On the way, I stopped at Bau Trang, went up to the sand dunes to watch the beautiful sunset. That night, I stayed in Mui Ne, went to the fishing village to eat seafood, and watched the peaceful night scenery in the land of the sea. Day 5: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City The last day of the journey, I got up early, went to the west coast of Mui Ne to watch the sunrise. After that, I took advantage of swimming, enjoying the beauty of this place before driving straight to Ho Chi Minh City, ending a long vacation. The sunrise makes visitors fall in love in Mui Ne. What to eat when checking-in the coastal road? Here are the culinary addresses that Mavis experienced on the recent trip: Phan Rang – Thap Cham city (Ninh Thuan): – Que Huong pancakes – Cake soup with fish cake Nhuong – Tran Binh Trong spring rolls – Thien Ly Flower Restaurant – Khanh Ky chicken rice – Ms. Thao seasoned fish sauce vermicelli – Seafood at Vinh Hy and Ninh Chu raft houses Phan Thiet – Mui Ne (Binh Thuan) – Cay Bang seafood restaurant – Phuong Cay Pancakes – Lan Nguyet Can cake – Ba Ly fish cake soup – Co Xi fish cake soup – Loan squid teeth – Bread waiting Some notes for a long trip – Need to maintain the car, check the spare parts carefully before going on a trip. – Always pay attention to refuel because there are not many gas stations on the road. – Carefully calculate the schedule to have the most comfortable trip. – You need to slow down on the pass sections with bends out of sight such as Vinh Hy or Ca Na. – Avoid going after 18:30 because the road crossing the sea has very few street lights. – Should talk to locals to find strange check-in places and delicious, nutritious and cheap restaurants. – You can ask to stay at people’s houses when traveling. However, you should observe and ask to see if it is a safe place before deciding to stay. Note: In the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, you need to strictly follow the 5K Message of the Ministry of Health when traveling to protect yourself and the community.

Going to the island, the first impression is that the island is very clean and planted with many coconuts Conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak On Hon Son island, there are 7 peaks, of which Ma Thien Lanh is the most famous for its mysterious stories. With an altitude of 450m above sea level, this is the highest mountain in Hon Son island, so it attracts many tourists to visit and conquer. To climb the mountain without losing strength, the first night we booked a room at Lamien Lodge. The hotel is located halfway up the mountain, on the way to the top of Ma Thien Lanh. The room is located entirely in the forest and has a view of the entire Hon Son sea from above. Here, you can be completely immersed in nature, use the direct spring water of Ma Thien Lanh peak and say no to air conditioning, hot and cold water. Note, when you choose to stay on the mountain, remember to only bring a backpack, not a suitcase, you will not be able to carry or pull it up because the road is quite difficult. However, if you bring a suitcase, there will be a pick up service for you, each up / down is 150,000 VND. In particular, the phone signal here is very poor, only occasionally available, only for direct calls, but cannot access the Internet, very suitable for those who need complete rest. A few notes when climbing – It is recommended to wear and bring clothes made of cool, sweat-absorbing fabrics to move freely.- Women who wear short clothes should use mosquito repellent, because forest mosquitoes are many and bite very painful.- Climbing shoes must be light, hug your feet to avoid foot pain.- Items to bring such as flashlights, knives, drinking water (1.5 liters/person) and light food.- Remember to preserve the landscape forests, limit littering. After checking in, you can order a lunch of steamed garlic chicken, or salted steamed chicken, made by the people you meet along the way when you check in. After eating and resting, around 1:30 pm you start to conquer the remaining road of Ma Thien Lanh peak. From here, the road will be more difficult to go. On the way up the mountain, you will be told by the guide fascinating stories, handed down from ancient times, about Pho Tinh Pagoda, Lo Thien Pagoda, Monk Uncle Uncle, mountain ascetics and Even the fairies descended,… Just climbed to the top of the mountain while listening to stories, the way was also closer. Conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak is an unforgettable experience for visitors when coming to Hon Son In order to facilitate farming, travel and live here, people make stairs convenient for going up the mountain. The scenery on both sides of the road is very poetic and wild, the atmosphere is clear and cool. A few notes when traveling independently is that if you get lost, follow the water line. This is a small trick, passed down by the people who often go to the mountain. Stop at Lo Thien Phat Pagoda, you have gone 1/3 of the way to the top of Ma Thien Lanh. The road from there to the top of the mountain is becoming more and more difficult and challenging when it is no longer a cement road, three steps, instead a small path. Not only that, on the way there are luxuriant trees, the sound of birds and gibbons howling, making your trip more mysterious, thrilling and interesting. The reward is often worth it when climbing to the top of the mountain Setting foot on the top of the mountain, your efforts are also rewarded, all fatigue, body aches seem to disappear. Take a deep breath and feel the wonderful atmosphere here. In front of you is the majestic natural scenery of mountains, immense sea and sky. Feel free to talk to the people living here. They are very sincere and open. Snorkeling to see corals, catching sea urchins Early the next day, have breakfast and sip coffee, receive a helmet and rented motorbike when going to the island, priced at 120,000 VND/day, you start to explore the route around the island. Coconuts are characteristic of this island. Here, coconuts grow from the beach up halfway up the hill. Every tree is so tall with very unique and strange poses. So for tourists, Hon Son is also known by another familiar name, “Coconut Island”. The road around the island For that reason, some local names of beaches are called other names such as leaning coconut trees, lying coconut trees or coconut rows, etc. To protect coconuts, people nail along the tree trunks so that tourists don’t sit up, avoid the tree uprooted and make a safe exit to serve guests taking pictures. There are also beautiful natural rock beaches around the island. Maybe because of many rocks, the island is called Hon Son. Hon Son Rai – the name may also come from the shape of this rock After visiting the island, you can rent a small boat to the sea, priced at 120,000 VND/person. You will be diving to see corals and fish. The beach here is full of urchins. After an hour of swimming and scuba diving, you can enjoy a lunch full of fresh seafood right on the fish raft, such as swimming crabs for only 400,000 VND/kg, special squid porridge with the sweetness of squid and the warmth of ginger. A very cute little shop selling snacks on the island The leaning coconut tree is nailed so that visitors do not sit, climb, or break the tree Visitors are extremely excited to see the sea and eat seafood in Hon Son A point you should not miss when coming to Hon Son is the rocky beach and the beach with the most beautiful beach on the island. The rock area has a very large rock, shaped like a snake. People here call it the snake head rock, but when you check-in online, it will appear “Hon Son Rai”. This rock is very big and quite flat, so in the afternoon, lying on it, watching the sunset, is very cool. In the evening, order a hot pot to eat right at the beach and then climb up to “Hon Son Rai” to lie down and enjoy the cool wind and cool breeze without disturbing mosquitoes, making you just want to sleep here until morning to conveniently watch the sunrise. How to go to Hon Son Currently, there are two trains every day to Hon Son island. You should call to book tickets before going to the port, to avoid the situation of running out of tickets. Train tickets can be booked online and paid by bank transfer, very convenient. Ticket price is 280,000 VND/round trip. Visitors should book a trip at 7:30 am and go to the pier early, about 1 hour before breakfast, then visit the toad market located across the street opposite the port to buy some fruit to bring, because there is almost no sale on the island. The fruits here are delicious and cheap. At 7:30, the ship left the pier. After about 15 minutes, the driver will open the door for guests to get on the deck to open up. Up here, you are free to take pictures of the ship turning waves to the sea. The scenery is very beautiful and windy, so it is very suitable for you who have motion sickness. There are two seasons here, the rainy season and the dry season. The best time to go is from November to March, at this time it does not rain and the sea is calm, convenient for climbing and scuba diving. The people here are very friendly and likable. You book any motel or hotel with a caller ready to pick you up at the port. On the island, there are many accommodation services for you to choose from, from homestays to affordable guesthouses, the average cost is from 170,000 to 800,000 VND/room.

The third time I set foot in the land of “flowers blooming on the rocks”, I still couldn’t help but admire the pristine scenery of this great place. 5 days and 4 nights is not a long journey, but it left me with many unforgettable impressions. Ha Giang is a favorite destination of many travel enthusiasts. Ideal timing Each season, Ha Giang brings its own beauty and attraction. You can visit the rocky plateau at any time of the year. From January to March, Ha Giang mountains and forests are full of life with flowers blooming everywhere such as peaches, plums, yellow mustard, rice flowers. In the sweet spring sunshine, the weather is cold, the scenery is pleasing to the heart, making visitors fall in love. From May to June, Ha Giang is in the pouring water season. The waterfalls flowing on the green terraced fields create a charming picture of nature. In this season, people also begin to rush to the fields, sowing the first seeds for the next crop. Ha Giang is famous for many beautiful flower seasons. From September to October, the golden season returns to Ha Giang. The ripe golden rice fields spread throughout Hoang Su Phi attract tourists every year. Inhaling the fragrant aroma of ripe rice, immersing yourself in a peaceful space in the middle of the golden season is an unforgettable experience for traveling devotees. From October to December, Ha Giang welcomes visitors with the pure buckwheat flower season. Taking beautiful photos, participating in the buckwheat flower festival are experiences not to be missed at this time. Schedule, move 1. Schedule Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi – Ha Giang City Day 2: Ha Giang City – Dong Van Day 3: Dong Van – Meo Vac Day 4: Meo Vac – Du Gia Day 5: Du Gia – Ha Giang city – Hanoi Day 6: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City 2. Move From Ho Chi Minh City, I took a plane to Hanoi at night, then took a night bus to Ha Giang in the early morning. From Hanoi to Ha Giang, there are many bus companies to choose from. I chose 2 bus companies, Bang Phan (in the afternoon) and Ngoc Cuong (in the afternoon). In the afternoon, you can choose a palace car, a single bed (about 300,000 VND) or a double bed (about 550,000 VND). Shuttle bus at Noi Bai airport, the latest trip is 22:30, so visitors need to arrange a reasonable schedule. Travel time from Hanoi to Ha Giang is about 5 hours. In the afternoon, around 16:00, there is no palace car, I choose Limousine, the seat is quite comfortable, the ticket price is about 300,000 VND. In addition, there is a shuttle bus to the center of Hanoi. Motorcycle is my main means of transportation in Ha Giang. You can rent a tourist car or go with locals to explore the northern highlands. However, I chose to travel to challenge the steering wheel, fully admire the majestic beauty on the dangerous roads. Most homestays in Ha Giang rent motorbikes. However, I rented a car at Giang Son’s house because the service here received many good reviews. Homestay also provides accommodation for visitors to Ha Giang early in the morning. You can rest and clean yourself here before embarking on a journey to conquer the rocky plateau. The host is quite enthusiastic when advising destinations, giving you a reasonable experience schedule. Car rental price is 150,000 VND. In addition, you are also fully equipped with backpacking accessories such as car straps, helmets, raincoats, rain boots, gloves… Stay The rustic homestay, combined with the majestic mountain scenery is a characteristic of Ha Giang tourism. Here are the accommodations that I had the opportunity to experience. Dust Homestay (Dong Van) : Good design but located a bit far from Dong Van town center (about 1.5 km). Those who want to experience the bustling atmosphere of Dong Van old town at night, I think this is not the ideal choice. Vi Vi Homestay (Meo Vac) : Located in the Hmong community cultural tourism village in Pa Vi commune. This area focuses on many homestays with typical ancient architecture. Vi Vi Homestay has a fairly large area compared to other homestays, the rooms and toilets are clean. This area is not near the center of Meo Vac town. You should order food at the homestay in advance. Du Gia Homestay (Du Gia) : My group booked 2 lake view apartments, the room and toilet were quite clean. You can order food at the homestay or the central area. In the center, there are many bars and cafes. When I arrived, it was already dark, so I didn’t have a chance to experience much. Ha Giang owns resorts from affordable to high-class. Vist location Milestone 0 : The first check-in point on the journey to discover Ha Giang. The landmark is located opposite the square 26-3, right in the heart of the city, so visitors can easily come here and save memories. Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate : Located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level, this is an interesting place for visitors to admire the picturesque scenery of the Northeast mountains. To get to heaven’s gate, you park your car at the stop below and then walk up the steps. Quan Ba ​​Twin Mountain : Considered as a natural masterpiece of the rocky plateau. Coming here in the early morning, you can hunt clouds, save beautiful moments of the wild nature, covered with fog. Lonely tree : The stop is “hunted” by young people on the road from Quan Ba ​​to Yen Minh. A special feature is that the lonely tree has a very large size, lying between the abyss and the pass with high cliffs. These are the check-in coordinates in Ha Giang that are loved by many backpackers. H’mong Village : The resort has only recently come into operation, some areas are still incomplete. You can book a room here or visit with a ticket price of 50,000 VND. There is a tram to take you to visit the area. The infinity pool is a virtual living spot not to be missed at this resort. Pao’s house The house is nearly 100 years old, the scene in the movie “Pao’s Story” is the stopover of many tourists when arriving in Ha Giang. Wooden gate, pillar and stone fence wall, yin and yang tile roof imprinted with time traces, creating a unique virtual living background. Cat King Mansion : About 14 km from Dong Van old town, the mansion was recognized as a national relic in 1993. Outstanding sights with a campus of nearly 3,000 m2 and ancient architecture. Entrance ticket price is 20,000 VND. The Vuong family residence is an attractive check-in point in Ha Giang. Lao Xa Village : A small village about 6 km from Sung La. Coming here in the spring, you will have the opportunity to admire the cherry blossoms in full bloom, yellow mustard and brilliant white plums on the roofs. Visitors can spend the night here to hunt the dawn. However, Lao Xa is only a small village, so there are quite a few resorts. Sung La Valley Dubbed the beautiful flower in the rocky plateau. This place is famous for its blooming flower gardens and stone houses close together. You can easily save beautiful frames here. Lo Lo Chai : Located at the foot of Dragon Mountain, only about 1 km from Lung Cu flagpole. With 90% of the population being Lo Lo people, this place keeps the beauty of indigenous culture. It’s a pity that I can’t stay here to fully experience the rhythm of life in Lo Lo Chai. Lung Cu flagpole : With an altitude of 1,470 m above sea level, Lung Cu flagpole is considered the sacred northernmost landmark of the country. To “touch” this milestone, from Ha Giang city, you will go through a journey of nearly 200 km of rugged mountain roads. On the way, visitors can see Lung Cu flagpole towering on the top of a high mountain, with a red flag with a yellow star fluttering in the wind. Dong Van Old Quarter : This is one of the rare and bustling places in Ha Giang. Most tourists choose to stay overnight in Dong Van because it is located at the intersection between sightseeing areas. Compared to 5 years ago when I came here, now the old town has urbanized a lot, the surrounding houses are crowded with homestays and restaurants. Many stops, beautiful scenery in Ha Giang. Tu San Alley, Nho Que River Boat trip on Nho Que river, through Tu San canyon is an experience that attracts tourists to the Northeast. Taking a boat to admire the scenery on both sides of the river, you will admire the natural masterpiece with an impressive view from the bottom up. In particular, on the journey down the water, you will pass through Tu San canyon, one of the valleys with unique geological tectonics in Vietnam. My group rented a boat (including kayaking) at a cost of 500,000 VND. To get to the boat gathering place at Nho Que River, you need to walk at the white cliff area or drive yourself down about 4 km. If you are not confident in the steering wheel, you can hire locals to drive you down the Nho Que river, costing about 150,000 VND both going and returning. Tu San alley with Nho Que river is a virtual living background for visitors. Code Pi Leng : About 20 km from Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng belongs to the four great peaks of Vietnam. This is also one of the most beautiful check-in roads in Ha Giang when one side is craggy mountains, the other is a deep abyss with the deep green Nho Que stream. Ma Pi Leng stop or the rocky snout area are suggestions for a good photo angle. Pa Vi Ha Village Cultural Tourism Community Village : 17 km from Dong Van town, the village currently has 28 households with wooden-framed houses, walls, and 2-storey yin and yang tiled roofs. The houses are adjacent to each other and most develop homestay services for visitors to visit and experience. Come here, do not forget to discover the culture of the Mong ethnic group. Ban An Stream, Tham Lin Cave : 15 km from the center of Mau Due, Ban An stream is considered as a green pearl hidden in the middle of Ha Giang rocky plateau. Currently, the stream is still quite wild and has not been exploited for tourism much. The road here is not too difficult to go, but visitors need to be careful when crossing the degraded concrete road. From Ban An stream, you can rent a raft to go to Tham Lin cave. Ticket price here is 20,000 VND/person. You should book food and picnic here in advance. The wild beauty of Ban An stream. Du Gia About 70 km from Pa Vi tourist village, Du Gia owns a dangerous check-in road, attracting backpackers and paparazzi. In particular, in the season of carpentry, nature fascinates visitors by undulating cliffs and crimson trees spread along the path. There are peaceful and poetic homestays such as Du Gia Homestay, Du Gia Paranoma. If you have a lot of time, you can trek Tham Luong waterfall or experience shooting stream fish here. Cuisine The cuisine of the Northeast mountains is quite diverse. The dishes not to be missed when coming here are Thang Co, five-color sticky rice, kitchen buffalo meat, Au Tau porridge, Thang am, rolls, roasted pork next to… In general, the restaurants in Ha Giang prepare dishes that are quite easy to eat and the prices are also affordable. I have the opportunity to experience many quality restaurants and bars. Some food suggestions : Toan Thuy Restaurant (Yen Minh) Quan Quang Dung (Dong Van Old Quarter) Di Lan restaurant (Dong Van old town) Nga Thuong Restaurant (Mau Due)

Phu Quy island or Thu and Khoai Xu islands are attractive rendezvous for you to temporarily put aside the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse yourself in the nature of the sunny and windy sea. The clear blue bay with a view to the bottom, the island without tourist fees, cheap seafood, and gentle locals are the factors that attract visitors to the “green pearl” of Binh Thuan. Reader Tien Ti Ton shared a memorable camping trip with a group of 7 friends on Phu Quy island for 3 days and 2 nights. Phu Quy has a different beauty compared to the islands of Vietnam. Move Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet: You can take a bus to the coastal city of Phan Thiet, the travel time is about 4 hours. Because we want to be proactive about the time as well as enjoy the scenery along the way, our group chose motorbikes as a means of transportation. Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island: There are many shipping lines for you to choose to move to the island such as Phu Quy Express, Superdong, Phu Quy Island… We choose the Superdong train, take VIP seats and return to normal seats to have a variety of experiences. However, I think it’s better to take the VIP seat because the cabin is quite quiet, served with filtered water, cold towels and a recliner. Meanwhile, the normal class is the seat, which is quite hot. Those who go to the island on the weekend should book tickets from 2 weeks to 1 month in advance because the train often runs out of seats early. After more than 2 hours floating on the immense sea, the group arrived on Phu Quy island. Visitors can easily record beautiful frames on Phu Quy island. Stay There are many motels and hotels on Phu Quy island. However, the quality of tourist services is not equal to those of high-class accommodation in big cities. The plus point is that the rooms are clean and the prices are quite reasonable, ranging from 300,000 to 400,000 VND/night. We stopped at My Nhat guesthouse. The owner is quite enthusiastic, friendly, the room is newly built and clean. Price for double room is 400,000 VND and single room is 300,000 VND. We also rent motorbikes here for 100,000 VND/day. The accommodation has a seafood barn and sells milk tea, so it is very convenient for eating and drinking. Play schedule Because we want to have more time to rest, our group departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet at 19:00 on Friday evening. Guests can rent overnight accommodation near the pier, convenient to Phu Quy island the next morning. If going on a weekend, you need to make a reservation in advance to secure your spot. Our group chose Hanh Huong motel, rented a dormitory room for 600,000 VND/night for 7 people. The host is enthusiastic and cares about us throughout our dining journey in Phu Quy. Day 1 The group had a light breakfast, then at 6:30 a.m. depart for the pier. Because we had completed medical declaration procedures and bought train tickets in advance, after sending our motorbikes, we were able to get on the train right away, starting the journey to discover Phu Quy. The group arrived at the island at 9:15. Someone picked up their group at the wharf and took motorbikes to move on the island. After that, the group moved to the motel near the shipping dock. Since we intend to camp on the island, we went to the Residency Committee. Phu Quy is a military island, visitors who want to camp should ask the motel for a permit first. Visitors need to keep the common hygiene, should not make campfires, bustling activities, noisy on the island. After that, we went to Hoa Thuong hot beef restaurant for lunch. The space is airy, even though the restaurant is crowded, the food is also quite good. After lunch, we went to Sea Wind coffee. The shop is located near the 7-color stone beach, cool sea view, suitable for escaping the summer afternoon heat. The group visited the Phu Quy rafting village to buy seafood. Phu Quy is famous for delicious, nutritious and cheap seafood. We bought nearly 2 kg of squid leaves, oysters, crabs, sea urchins, all for only 1.3 million VND. Cao Cat Mountain is the next stop in the entertainment journey in Phu Quy. Admiring the stacked cliffs or checking-in to the ancient Linh Son pagoda on the top of the mountain are unforgettable experiences here. Cao Cat Mountain possesses steep cliffs with strange shapes. Sunset fell, the group decided to watch the sun set at Long Vi. After that, we moved to the accommodation, processed seafood and washed to go to the campsite. Trieu Duong Bay and Phut slope have registered campers. Therefore, we planted it at Small Beach. The view here is quite chill, we can see the sunrise right in front of our eyes in the morning, especially there is no phone signal, so we feel separate from the noisy city. However, the way to Bai Nho has to walk quite hard. We were fortunate to have a local friend guide us, so the schedule was quite convenient. After setting up camp, we grilled seafood, enjoyed homemade dinner together. Eat, drink, talk until about 10 pm, the whole association cleans up, looks at the stars and goes to the tent to rest. Friends camping on Phu Quy island. Day 2 We got up early to catch the sunrise but that day there were quite a lot of clouds, we couldn’t hunt the sunrise. Around 6 o’clock, the group cleaned up the tent and garbage, then went back to the motel to put things and take a shower. After that, we have breakfast and coffee at the property. Trieu Duong Bay is the first check-in point of the new day. It has a wide beach, white sand, stretches to the top with clear blue sea, suitable for swimming, camping or picnicking. However, the scenery was not too special, so we only visited for a short time. The group continued to check-in the Phu Quy flagpole. The flagpole on Phu Quy island represents Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty. From here, you can take in the view of the emerald green bay, fine sand and undulating cliffs. Next, we stopped at Ganh Hang, Infinity Lake and Sung Sung slot. The check-in cluster is favored by paparazzi and backpackers because of its many magical image angles. The road here is a bit difficult to go, but the picturesque scenery will not let you down. Phu Quy Island has many check-in points for visitors to experience. At noon, we went back to the motel, helped by the owner to cook. After that, the group took a lunch break to refuel for the afternoon exploration of Hon Tranh. 14:00, Hon Tranh tour guide arrives at the guesthouse to pick up the group. Hon Tranh is about 3 km from Phu Quy island, so the group only takes about 15 minutes to move. This is a military base to protect the important sovereignty of the sea and islands of Binh Thuan waters. In recent years, tourism in Phu Quy has grown more and more, attracting tourists to explore this beautiful island. The wild beauty of Hon Tranh attracts tourists. On the canoe, visitors will be able to fish with a line according to the instructions. However, there was a member who was seasick and that day the sea was rough, so the fishing time was not much. The weather was hot and sunny, the group only checked-in a few beautiful places in Hon Tranh. Swimming, boating, diving to see corals, and going out with fishermen to catch and process seafood on boats are popular activities on the island. We decided to paddle SUP, watch the sunset, enjoy the fresh air here. After a long day with many interesting experiences, the group went home, took a cool bath, rested, then bought a seafood hot pot at Mesh Sea Food and went home to eat. After eating and drinking, all packed their luggage to return to the mainland the next day. Day 3 The ship had a tidal problem, so it departed at 11am. So, on the last morning on Phu Quy island, we decided to go to Phiet slope and rock beach to watch the sunrise. Sunrise at Phot slope. After that, everyone went to eat meat vermicelli, fried vermicelli, and banh chung, even at the crossroads entering the port. The noodles at the restaurant are quite delicious. Spinach jelly is a strange dish not to be missed here. After that, we moved to Teacher’s Tomb. There are artificial lakes on the sea with unique architecture, which are the background in the frames taken by young people. Teacher’s grave is a favorite check-in point for young people. Phong Dien is the next check-in point. The fans here are built to generate electricity to serve the people on the island. The road to visit is quite impressive, the two sides are the sea and the poplar trees casting shadows on the path. Next, the group stopped at the wall to check-in Phu Quy island and the 7-color embankment. The vibrant colors spread along the embankment are ideal suggestions for creating virtual live images. At the same time, visitors can come here for a walk, enjoy the wind or catch the sunset. The embankment attracts visitors to check-in in Phu Quy. Khe Sung Sung in Ganh Hang is the last stop in the journey to discover Phu Quy island. The group came here to swim, relax, then return to the motel, pack up the pier. Arriving at Phan Thiet pier, the group took a motorbike, then stopped at Hoa Giay cafe to rest. Near 3pm, we went to Banh Canh Gai shop on Tran Hung Dao street to satisfy our hungry stomach. After eating and drinking, we returned to Ho Chi Minh City, ending this interesting trip. Note Should book train tickets, hotels, motorbike rental, Hon Tranh tour in advance. – Check the weather situation before coming, watch out for rough seas, strong winds, not going out much. From December to June, the weather is pleasing to people, suitable for traveling to Phu Quy. – Take seasickness medicine before boarding if you have motion sickness. – Should prepare a jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen to protect the skin when playing in the sun. – The island is forbidden to fly drones. If you fly deliberately, you will be fined depending on the severity. Cost – Two-way train ticket price: 750,000 VND/person (5.5 million VND/7 people) – Hostels (at the pier and on the island): 1.15 million VND – Motorcycle: 100,000 VND/car. Group of 7 people rent 4 cars for 2 days, total VND 800,000 – Coral diving tour in Hon Tranh: 250,000 VND/person (1.75 million VND/7 people) – SUP boating: 200,000 VND/hour. My group rented 2 cars, total 400,000 VND – Seafood: 1.3 million VND – Meals for 3 days and 2 nights: 3.8 million VND Total cost: about 14.5 million VND/7 people (average just over 2 million VND/person) Have you had a trip this summer? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful photos to: lifestyle@zing.vn Articles will be edited and posted on Zing’s Travel section.

Below is the 3-day 2-night schedule to conquer Nam Kang Ho Tao of readers Hai Le Cao. Choose the right route You can choose 2 routes to climb the top of Nam Kang Ho Tao. If you have good physical strength, experience and like to try difficult roads, you should choose to start in Lai Chau province and return to Lao Cai province. Choosing this route, you will encounter romantic stone streams and primeval ancient forests. The terrain of this direction is suitable for all subjects. Ideal timing Around February-March or September-November is the time for you to conquer this road. Dry weather, less fog will make it easier to determine the direction. You should not trek this route in the rainy season or after a long rain. The mossy cliffs are quite slippery, the streams will become dangerous rushing water. Schedule The first day: 7h: The group moves by car from Sa Pa to Thao A village. The distance is about 90 km. 11h: Delegation to the village, meet the porter, distribute food and drink before departure. Right after that, the group started the journey. The first 1-2 km I found the road easy to go. The terrain is not too steep, enough for us to warm up and catch up with the challenge behind. After 1-2 km, starting to come to the stream, the terrain is gradually complicated, slopes and big rocks appear. After climbing the slope, I encountered the first big rock with a beautiful view. You should check-in here to get the photos you like. Continue going, the main road is still streams and rocks. I met the 2nd and 3rd giant stones in turn. The Nam Kang Ho Tao road has a lot of repetition, but it is not easy to conquer. I am impressed with the 3rd stone because it is located in a high position, with water pouring down, creating a beautiful scene. After crossing 3 rocks, I immediately met a small waterfall with a cool blue lake. The delegation stopped here to swim, play and continue the journey. I see that those who are weak in this bow will have a hard time. Because the terrain is mainly streams and rocky slopes, it requires you to use your calves to jump continuously. You can overcome it by preparing yourself a support stick, which helps to take power from your hands to support your legs. After a long journey, the group finally reached the campsite. I ended the first day with a barbecue served by Mr. porter. Monday: 6h: The group wakes up quickly for personal hygiene and moves to camp 2. The road is mainly steep, but walking in the cool forest and fresh morning air, you will not feel tired. 8:30: Our group went to camp 2 to eat and rest. 10 am: The group continues to depart. The next road must continuously follow the stream. The boulders appear more often. You will have to jump continuously to go through this journey. After a long journey, we will come to the saddle area, which is an area divided on one side to Lai Chau, the other to Lao Cai. Because the place does not have a shack, if you leave your things, you should arrange them neatly to avoid passersby. Our group rested, had lunch here until 14:00 and continued the journey. I find the road to the top lighter because it has reduced the burden of the backpack. The rest of the road is less difficult, the slope is not too high. Near the top, you will pass through the bamboo forest. Gloves, hats or glasses will make you safer. 16h: The group reached the top of Nam Kang Ho Tao. From here, you can zoom out to see the majestic scenery of the mountains. After resting, taking pictures at the top, the group returned to the junction to leave their belongings at 17:30. The way down is always faster and easier. 18:30: Return to the camp, eat, rest, end day 2. The third day : During the trip, I was quite sad because Nam Kang Ho Tao was not as beautiful as I imagined. However, the last day when returning to Lao Cai was the highlight of this whole trip. 6h: The group wakes up, collects luggage. 7:00 am: The group begins to descend the mountain. This is the time when the sun begins to creep through the leaves, peeking at the stream bank. The scene that appeared before my eyes made me bewildered and tried to go slowly to take a closer look. On the journey down the mountain, you will encounter ancient trees of huge size or slopes like challenging conquerors. The sudden drop in altitude from 1,700 m to 1,400 m can take less than an hour for inexperienced people to conquer. 14h: I go to Den Thang board and move by motorbike to Sa Pa to rest and have dinner. 20h: Me and my companion get on the bus back to Hanoi in the night, ending the journey. Trip cost (2 people) – 2-way sleeper bus ticket / 2 people: 880,000 VND (recommended to book round trip ticket will get 40,000 VND discount) – Ticket to the forest: 500,000 VND/2 people (porter is free) – Food: 1,299 million VND/3 people (including porter) – Porter rental: 1.5 million dong/3 days – Rent a motel for porter to Sa Pa to wait for the delegation: 100,000 VND – Car fare from Den Thang village to Sa Pa: 900,000 VND/3 car – Total cost: about 5.2 million VND/2 people

From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, visitors can refer to many ways to travel to Nha Trang such as plane, train, passenger car or private vehicle depending on budget and length of stay. We choose to fly to save time. Day 1: Hanoi – Nha Trang We are present at Cam Ranh airport (Khanh Hoa) around 11:15 am. To avoid being “caught” at the airport, visitors should consult the price and contact the transfer driver first. Normally, you have to spend about 200,000 VND for the distance from the airport to the center of Nha Trang. 2:00 pm, I check-in at Amiana Resort. The property is located on a secluded bay, about 10 km from the city center with full amenities, a private beach and an impressive infinity pool. Room rates here fluctuate around 2-4.5 million / room / 2 guests. Before the trip, I bought a travel combo including round-trip flight tickets and 3 days 2 nights vacation for 7.7 million VND / person. Then, because we wanted to stay in the coastal city for one more day, we lost nearly 1.7 million VND / person, including room and air ticket exchange fees. The price of the plane and the accommodation is quite high compared to the common ground because we booked a ticket 1 week in advance, the time is quite close to the departure date. Amiana Resort is located on a secluded bay, about 10 km from the center of Nha Trang. Photo: Booking. I took pictures, rested at the resort until 18:00, then rented a motorbike to the dining center. The motorbike rental price is 100,000 VND / unit, the service provider brings the motorbike to the customer’s place. I choose to eat seafood at Gio Bien restaurant on Pham Van Dong street which is quite fresh and affordable. Some places you can refer to are Thanh Suong, Xuan Anh – Thap Ba seafood, Binh Dan My House … Day 2: Tour Coral Bay – fishing village – Hon Tam Tours to visit Coral Bay, fishing village and Hon Tam cost 600,000 VND / person including a guide, transportation and a fairly reasonable lunch. Coral Bay on Mot island, located near the Mun island reserve, attracts visitors to experience diving and watching colorful coral and swimming. Nha Trang not only has blue sea and golden sunshine, but also has unique and lively fishing villages. The fishing village here has a beautiful scenery and a peaceful and peaceful life. Visitors come here when they want to enjoy a variety of seafood. However, the scenery in Coral Bay is quite normal, seafood in the fishing village is often processed so it is not fresh and delicious. I am just satisfied with the experience of massage, mud bath and swimming in infinity pool at Hon Tam island. This is an ideal destination for those who love ecotourism and relaxation. Visitors should wear light-colored clothing for beautiful check-in photos in front of the sea. Tour ends around 16:30, I return to the resort to rest and continue to explore the cuisine of the city center. Day 3: Tour of sheep fields – Binh Hung – vineyard – island of Rai Day 2 tour is also located at 600,000 VND / person, we visit famous tourist spots such as sheep fields, vineyards, Rai island. If you are someone who likes to experience new things, you should enter the name of Suoi Tien sheep on the list of discoveries. Many visitors come here to watch the sheep grazing the grass and check-in the peaceful scenery. But from the outside, the sheep field does not seem as shimmering as in the photos on social networks, so I’m a bit disappointed. The sheep field is not as beautiful as I imagined. At noon, I eat fresh seafood at Binh Hung Island. The sea here is so clear, clean that you can see herds of fish swimming in the water. Unfortunately we did not have enough time to swim and experience more. In the afternoon, the group will visit Ninh Thuan vineyard. April, August and December are the time when the vineyards are harvested, visitors can check-in freely among large, round, ripe berries. You can cut grapes and buy them as gifts at the price of 40,000 VND / kg. Hang Rai (Ninh Thuan) is the last destination in the journey of discovery. We visited here for about 30 minutes, just enough time to take a few commemorative photos. 19h, I go back to the hotel to rest. Because of booking the resort for 3 nights, my husband and I are treated to a free dinner here. Most of the dishes are fresh and delicious, carefully processed and beautifully presented, and the staff are enthusiastic to serve. I appreciate the customer retention of this 5-star property. Day 4: Nha Trang – Hanoi The last morning, I wake up at 7:00 am, have a meal at Amiana, have a swim and get ready in time to go to the airport. The resort has many beautiful check-in corners, arranged in every detail for you to choose from. Don’t forget to bring the right outfit. Note: – Should plan travel, book in advance air tickets, hotel rooms early to have a good price. – Eating and drinking in Nha Trang is quite cheap and varied, you should take the time to try many dishes. – Do not forget to balance the time and budget of the trip to have the best experience The resort has many beautiful photo angles that visitors can take advantage of. Do you have a trip this summer yet? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful pictures at: lifestyle@zing.vn The articles will be edited and published in the Zing Travel column.

Before starting the 4 day 3 night journey to conquer the largest cave in the world, the whole group will gather to listen to the guide to disseminate safety information and receive equipment. At the same time, people will meet porters (porters), safety assistants, chefs … Son Doong cave belongs to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh), this is the address in the list of 20 destinations to break natural records voted by Insider (USA) in 2020. In 1991, the cave was discovered by Mr. Ho Khanh while going to the woods and looking for a place to avoid rain. Then the British Royal cave experts, led by Mr. Howard Limbert, have researched, measured and officially confirmed this is the largest cave in the world. Day 1: Phong Nha – Hang En The first day of the group was the journey from Phong Nha to Hang En. The group will start to walk down a long slope, across the forest with many climbing and downhill sections. After that, you continue to walk and wade streams. Due to going on a rainy day, the water in the cave is quite cold. Going all this way, you will come to Ban Doong, the village of the ethnic minority community of Bru Van Kieu. Group stop for lunch and rest here. After lunch break, the group continues to move about 3 hours to reach Hang En door. This is the third largest cave in the world with a length of about 1.6 km. This location used to be the setting of a famous movie Peter Pan . After more than half a day of traveling, the members were divided into tents and camps. Next to the camp is a blue lake, you can go swimming if you like. The first night in the cave, the chefs will serve the group with a variety of dishes. All processed ingredients are brought from the outside by porters, the dishes are processed deliciously, both taste and attractive. After dinner, the whole group will exchange, chat and end the first day. Day 2: Son Doong cave entrance – Bai Trai 1 In the morning, the whole team explores deeper in Hang En to come to Son Doong. After that, the group stopped for lunch before wearing seat belts and climbed down to the mouth of Son Doong cave. Although I still had a lot of confusion in handling situations, I finally set foot on the cave floor. With its majestic looks and giant size, the store surprised the whole group. From here, the group continued to cross many underground streams. The water is flowing fast, the porters have to stand in line to reduce the water strength, helping the group pass through safely. However, I boldly swim through this stream. In the afternoon, the delegation arrived at the first campsite of Son Doong cave. From here, you can look to sinkhole 1, also known as “Dinosaur’s Void”. This sinkhole was formed as part of the cave ceiling collapsed thousands of years ago. After dinner, I went to bed early because the day 2 itinerary was quite tiring. Day 3: Garden of Eden – Beach camp 2 Garden of Eden and Hole 2 is the most impressive place in this journey. From the very beginning, the group had to overcome very high and slippery rock slopes, so down quickly. You have to wriggle through many narrow rocky niches to reach sinkhole 1 – “Dinosaur’s Vape”. Continue to go deep and climb the rope over some steep rocks to get to the other side of the sinkhole 1. From here, you can capture the magnificent scenery of Son Doong cave. The group stops for lunch to prepare to conquer “Garden of Eden” at the second sinkhole. Because there is a sinkhole, light can enter the cave, creating a diverse vegetation. After exploring the forest, the group rested at camp No. 2 and continued to go into the dark cave to learn about the unique creatures, admire the masterpieces of stalactites. Finally, the group returned to the campsite, had dinner and rest, ending the third day. Day 4: The Vietnam Wall The last day, the group wore seat belts to conquer the Vietnamese Wall. This is an important milestone of the journey to conquer Son Doong. Before that, you are instructed on essential skills such as climbing ropes, operating safety equipment … First, you need to take a boat ride on an underground lake 600 meters long to reach the foot of the wall. You will start with a 20 m of iron ladder. The challenge increases in difficulty as you continue to swing with your hands to successfully conquer the wall and out of the cave. After leaving the cave, the group had lunch and continued to cross the forest for about 2 hours to go to the gathering point. About 15-16h, the transfer car took the group to the hotel, ending the journey. I stayed at a homestay for one night, then moved back to Hanoi. Note If you are planning this trip, you should register for the tour early. It was 8 months from the time I registered to the start of the journey. The number of visitors to explore the cave is limited per year. – Before starting the journey, it is necessary to practice according to the instructions of the tour provider. – About supplies, I prepare according to the list provided. In particular, you must bring organic shampoo, shower gel (organic), to not affect the environment in the cave. Good trekking shoes will decide 70% of your trip. Tour cost: 58.2 million VND / person Difficulty: 6 – difficult Age of participation: 18 years old and above Distance: 17 km through the forest, 8 km to explore the cave, 800 m up the slope, 90 m to climb the rope – Vietnam wall, across the river, stream or underground river in the cave. Do you have a trip this summer yet? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful pictures at: lifestyle@zing.vn The articles will be edited and published in the Zing Travel column.

The first day 12:30, our group departed from the eastern bus station to Nam Cat Tien. You should book early and buy tickets upstairs. Because visitors on this trip are very crowded, downstairs often have to sit together, quite tight. After a long way through rubber forests, the houses gradually thin, the group arrived in Nam Cat Tien. The group bought tickets to take a ferry across the river to reach the meet up point. Because it is located far away from the residential area, Nam Cat Tien is pure and peaceful. I check-in, check-in and do personal hygiene. The room is designed simply, clean, and fully equipped. The property has a yard for setting up tents and campfires. 18:00 group buy tickets to go sightseeing night animals. This is the only site in Vietnam that allows you to witness the natural life of wildlife. The forest rangers carried the group, used the lights to find and showed the group of animals such as porcupines, deer, cows, rabbits … who were looking for food. People must not use the flash to take pictures and make noise. After watching the fun, the group went to the restaurant in the resort for dinner. I find the food is quite delicious. However, the price is high so the group only orders the main dishes. After that, the group rested for the next day’s activities. Monday The group started the day with a visit to the semi-wild zoo. It takes care of, nurtures and protects animals injured by poaching. After restoring their health, they will be returned to their natural environment. The group rented a bicycle, ran along the road around the resort to go deep into the forest. The group stopped at the stream to rest and took many beautiful photos. To continue the journey, the group returned to the baggage collection room to prepare for the 6km trip to Bau Sau and the 17km forest walk the next day. You should bring lightweight items, enough mineral water and some candies to recharge. To get to Bau Sau, the delegation will travel by car from the administrative center of the garden about 9 km, then walk another 5 km through the forest. The trip was accompanied by a ranger to guide the way and ensure the safety of the group. Coming here, the whole group was stunned by the beautiful scenery of nature. The large lake is surrounded by mountains and forests, the lawns are a playground for monkeys, bamboo bushes with many nesting birds. In particular, you will be able to sit on a canoe moving on the river, surrounded by countless ferocious crocodile eyes. After a long day, the forest rangers prepared a dinner with many delicious dishes from the ingredients grown here. In the evening, the delegation went to the hut in the field to sit and listen to the brothers telling stories about work, life in the wild mountains and forests and stories about Bau Sau. Late at night, everyone returns to their rooms to rest and prepare for a trip through the woods tomorrow morning. The third day At 6am the group woke up, prepared luggage and some food for the all day journey through the forest. Walking through the trails, you will be able to see with your own eyes strange mushrooms, forest branches or medicinal plants, precious orchids … In the forest, there are many, you need to prepare sprays. insects and observe carefully so that they do not cling to people. After the morning, the group has a lunch break and recharges in the shade. In the afternoon, the group was fortunate to admire the variety of colors of butterflies. Do not forget to bring your camera to capture this beautiful moment. Continue the journey to reach the gathering point to move back to the tourist area. Spent a day of exploration, our group had dinner and went off early. Last day The group got up early, had breakfast and enjoyed their last hours in this forest. At noon, the group will check out, have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City, ending the journey. Some note : – You should bring light and light clothing for easy portability and quick drying – In your backpack, you always have mineral water, insect repellent and first aid supplies – You need to choose sports shoes that cover all your legs to avoid foreign objects and insect bites Do you have a trip this summer yet? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful pictures at: lifestyle@zing.vn The articles will be edited and published in the Zing Travel column.

Cheap service According to the survey of Zing , the flight ticket price to Hue before April 30 is at a good level. If traveling from 9-12 / 4, departing Hanoi, the cheapest price the reporter found is about 1.4 million VND / round trip / person, Viejet Air (including tax fees, not including check in). Afternoon from Ho Chi Minh City is also cheap, less than 1.3 million VND / round trip / person, Viejet Air (including taxes, fees, not including check in). The homestay and hotel in Hue at this moment are having cheap room rates. Screenshots. Cheap airline tickets, the cost of accommodation is not high. On the booking booking platform, the homestay with a rating of 9 stars usually costs less than 1 million VND / 3 nights / room / 2 people. 4-5 star hotels have prices ranging from 1.8 to 5 million VND / 3 nights / room / 2 people. For transportation, you can choose to take a taxi or motorbike if you like. With motorbikes, the amount will be much smaller because the tourist attractions in Hue are not close to each other. The average motorbike rental fee is about 80,000 VND / day / digital car and 100,000 VND / day / scooter. What to play in Hue? Basically, Hue has “changed skin” much compared to about 5 years ago. The peaceful, solitary atmosphere is still there. However, a number of newly opened attractions have given visitors more options. If you spend 4 days 3 nights in Hue, you can refer to the schedule below. Day 1 Since cheap flights usually depart from noon, you will not be able to arrive in the afternoon. In the first afternoon, visitors can leisurely stroll around Hue, visit a cafe to chat or enjoy some specialties. At night, you should visit the pedestrian area along the Perfume River. There are no dense sidewalk stalls here like Hanoi and not as vibrant as the Bui Vien area in Ho Chi Minh City. However, in return, you will feel relaxed when walking along the river, watching Truong Tien bridge change color in the dark. If you need more excitement, Pham Ngu Lao – Vo Thi Sau – Chu Van An pedestrian street will be the best choice visitors can find in Hue. However, due to the prolonged Covid-19 epidemic, the bustle on this street is not the same as before. Day 2 After a leisurely first day, visitors begin their schedule to explore Hue’s attractions. 4 points recommended for visitors to go during the day are An Dinh Palace, Ngo Mon Gate, Khai Dinh Tomb and Lebadang Memory Space Art Gallery. An Dinh Palace is a destination that has been quite noticeable recently after appearing in the movie Very old girl . Come here, visitors will admire the real life Bach Tra Vien. Although not as flashy as on film, the timeless beauty of An Dinh Palace is enough to make visitors fascinated. The background of Bach Tra Vien in An Dinh palace. Photo: Anh Tu. Currently, the buildings of the palace have been destroyed quite a lot by war and time. The intact works can be mentioned as the main gate, the Trung Lap communal house and the Khai Tuong floor. Behind the floor Khai Tuong used to be the Cuu Tu Dai theater, where the royal performance was performed and reformed for the royal family during the reign of King Bao Dai. This is also the white tea garden in the movie. Currently, the scene set up for filming is still available. The entrance fee to visit An Dinh palace is 100,000 VND / person. Visitors who are not too fond of visiting the mausoleum can shorten the list of points to save money, arrange reasonable time. Leaving An Dinh Palace, visitors should visit Ngo Mon Gate. This point is free of charge and quite a lot of good shooting angles. In the afternoon, you should combine two locations, namely Khai Dinh mausoleum and Lebadang Memory Space by the same road. The ticket price of both points is about 100,000 VND / person. Lebadang Memory Space is a new art space in Hue. Photo: Anh Tu. While the tomb of Khai Dinh is quite familiar, the remaining location is still relatively new. Lebadang Memory Space is an art space displaying the works of the late painter Le Ba Dang. Outside the gallery area that is not allowed to take pictures, the outside space has many “European” corners for you to pocket beautiful pictures. This is a worthwhile place to try if you need to find some innovation in Hue. Day 3 Four points to be selected on day 3 include Khe Ngang Lake, Bao Vinh Old Town, Dong Ba Market and the Half-Moon Bridge. Ho Khe Ngang emerged after the MV We of the present. The way to this lake is basically easy. This lake area is relatively empty. In general, with this location, you won’t need to choose the angle too much and still get “standard MV” pictures. This is not a tourist area, so there is no fee. Meanwhile, Bao Vinh ancient town may disappoint many visitors if they set their expectations for a bold “Eye of the Eye” space. This neighborhood does not strongly develop tourism, with little services. The most prominent is still Mat Thong cafe, but it is not really special. The famous American travel blogger – Drew Binsky – once said that markets are always a must-visit when you go to a new place. Therefore, exploring the famous Dong Ba market is definitely a must try when coming to Hue. The market sells many local specialties and is also an ideal place for snacking. You should try to visit Kim Chau restaurant, which was eaten by the late chef Anthony Bourdain when coming to Hue. When the sunset begins, visitors should stop by the wooden half-moon bridge (the section of the river bank looks at the Nguyen Trai intersection with Le Duan). This spot attracts a lot of people to take pictures so you need to arrive early. Last evening in the country, you can choose a bar to “chill”. What to eat in Hue? In Hue, the food is quite unique but a bit spicy. Therefore, when eating, you can instruct the owner to reduce the spiciness or actively remove some chili. Here are some dining options when coming to Hue: Cake and specialties: Dong Ba market, Hang Me restaurant, Thuy restaurant, Banh Ba Do shop, Am Phu rice … Hue beef noodle shop, grilled pork vermicelli, spring rolls: Dong Ba market, Thuy restaurant, Tai Phu shop … Delicious snail shops: Minh Nghia snail, Hue oyster shop … Nice coffee, delicious tea: Mo Ton Dich tea, alley tea, Chi Lang oi coffee, CiTé Bakery & Tea, O2 Cafe …

The majestic cave contains a primeval forest inside. Photo: Dang Thuy Duong.

The journey to discover the full length of Tiger Cave, Over Cave and Pygmy Cave is currently not conquered by many tourists. These caves are considered masterpieces of nature, with wild and magnificent landscapes.

Below is a 3 day 2 night schedule of readers Tran Tuan.

Journeys:

Mountain climbing: 20 km

Cave discovery: 5.5 km

Swimming pool: 300 m (optional)

Minimum age to participate: 12 years old

Cost:

Tour price does not include air tickets: 7.7 million VND (with 20% discount)

Homestay 2 nights: 700,000 VND

2-way airport shuttle: 1.2 million VND

Schedule:

I flew at 18:00 from Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), about 20 o’clock then landed at Dong Hoi airport (Quang Binh), boarded a transfer to the homestay to rest to prepare for the journey the next day.

The first day

At 7:00 am, the group gathered for breakfast, then listened to the tour guide introduce briefly about the schedule and some safety regulations during the trip.

8:00 am, the group starts to move to the starting point. 9am start to go through the forest, the first move is quite easy, the group will stop for lunch and rest in the middle of the forest for about 1 hour.

Members will receive an overview of the trip before commencing.

After lunch break, you will continue moving, at 15:00 the group will approach Pygmy cave, the campsite will be right at the mouth of the cave.

After more than half a day walking through the forest, the members were quite tired, so after arranging the furniture and dividing the tents for each person, the group went to the pool to bathe. Dinner at 5:00 pm, the group exchange and chat until 9pm, ending the first day.

The scene appeared majestic, overwhelming.

Monday

After breakfast, the porters (porters) will assist people wearing climbing protective equipment to proceed deep inside Pygmy cave. Yesterday to the cave entrance was overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery. This is the time when the whole group is quite tired.

Inside the cave, after climbing for about 10 m, it will cross the dinosaur’s spine, continue to follow the seat belts along the cliffs to the back door.

The members entered the Pygmy cave later.

After leaving Pygmy cave, you will continue to move the forest path for about 30 minutes to reach the mouth of Over cave. Preparing the safety equipment, the members of the delegation began to move through the cave, about 3.2 km long and about 1.5 hours of traveling.

The inside of the cave has absolutely no light. Flashlight is both a tool to observe the road as well as to watch giant stalactites with different shapes.

Continue the journey to explore Hang Over. Photo: Dang Thuy Duong.

This unique stalactite system was formed hundreds of millions of years ago. The highlight in the cave is a huge 125 m deep hole called “Massive Attack” containing dry limestone wells and cave pearls of varying sizes and shapes.

Beautiful moving gems.

Leaving Over cave, the group will rest for lunch. Then continue across the forest to reach the mouth of the Tiger cave.

The group will leave the luggage on the bank and start swimming through the underground river in the cave (about 150 m), the water in the river is clear and cool. At the end of the underground river is a beautiful view, the stone steps covered with green grass, the stalactite platform above has water pouring down like a shower.

Then the group moved to another way inside the Tiger cave, swimming about 500 meters through the Kong Collapse sinkhole. This section, the baggage will be loaded onto the buoy. At 4:00, the group arrives at Kong Collapse, which is the camping ground for the second night. The landscape at Kong Collapse, according to Tuan, is the most beautiful in the whole trip.

The third day

On the morning of the third day, the group will swing on the cliffs of Kong Collapse to take pictures. After breakfast, you will swim about 300 meters to reach the exit (this move you can choose to take a float boat, because going through a long physical journey sometimes not feeling well).

At the exit, after changing clothes and bringing their luggage, the group will go to the forest to return to the gathering point.

14:00 will arrive at the gathering point, and take the shuttle bus back to the tour office at 15:00, ending the journey.

I stayed at the homestay for one night and took a morning flight from Dong Hoi to Tan Son Nhat at 10:00 am the next morning.

The whole group ended the journey impressively.

Some note:

• Should use backpacks with support belts at the hips and chest to reduce pressure on the shoulders

• Must use trekking shoes, wearing regular sneakers will cause more difficulties, and if the shoes have drainage ditches and dry as quickly as possible.

Clothing should be cool and light

• Should bring a small towel to wet wipe the body, effervescent tablets, energy bars, patches, muscle pain relievers, flashlight, knee protector thick or covered with metal pad, gloves with good grip, dry shampoo

• No need to carry too many backup chargers because in the condition of loss of signal, the phone can be maintained for quite a long time

• This trip does not require too much fitness, but if you have training for the trip, it’s still better.

If you intend to come to the coastal city of Phan Thiet, you can refer to my 3 day 2 night schedule below.

Day 1: HCMC – Phan Thiet

We choose to stay at the Meraki Oasis hotel. This place stands out with 2 colors of white and blue, especially with a swimming pool located next to the sea. The space is designed in Mediterranean style, decorated with cactus, harmonious bamboo frame. This place is suitable for those who love to take pictures. The hotel is divided into two zones with 2 different swimming pools, so do not miss any virtual living corner.

Refer to online booking pages, room rates on weekends range from 700,000 to 1.7 million VND / room / 2 guests, including breakfast. I book the standard double bed room (price 750,000 VND / night), quite nice and clean.

In addition, guests can have lunch at the hotel with a menu of 3 salty dishes, 1 stir-fried dish and 1 soup for 449,000 VND.

The hotel is close to the sea with many virtual living corners.

16h30, I walk from the hotel to the Chameleon Beach Bar restaurant takes about 3 minutes.

Chameleon Beach Bar is a Thai restaurant with a romantic sunset view of the sea, you should go early to choose a beautiful location. Thai dishes here use fresh ingredients, deliciously processed, reasonably priced (from 75,000 to 250,000 VND / dish). Sitting under the coconut tree, enjoying a cool cocktail, eating Thai food and watching the sunset is an unforgettable experience.

Day 2: Jeep tour

I have breakfast at Meraki and start my journey to discover Phan Thiet by jeep. Visitors can choose a Jeep tour for 500,000 VND / car, go from 2 to 5 people, experience places such as flying sand dunes, Bau Trang, take pictures and relax at the yellow car cafe, beautiful coastal roads. most of Vietnam.

Note: You can bring your outfit for change and check-in at the sand dunes.

9am, I go back to the hotel to have breakfast and rest before check-out.

Jeep tour with VND 500,000 brings visitors to discover the most beautiful sea route in Vietnam.

I choose to have lunch at Bo Ke Hong Phat seafood restaurant, good taste, small seafood. The shop is quite empty. In my opinion, if you want to eat fresh seafood in Phan Thiet, customers should choose Cay Bang restaurant.

I moved to The Cliff Resort & Residence. Monday night, this place is a reasonable resting place. The Cliff has a luxurious, clean design and beautiful view without criticism. Since I had to get up early to take a Jeep tour all day, I wanted to stay at the 4-star resort.

I book the Terra Ocean View room (area of ​​142 m2) with full amenities, especially a jacuzzi tub. Room rates range from 3.6 to 4.9 million VND for weekdays and weekends.

Guests can have dinner at Vista restaurant located on The Cliff. The menu with many dishes, I am most impressed with the hot pot with fresh seafood, sweet and sweet bone broth, Phan Thiet fish sauce and roasted peanuts, smooth, rich and fragrant porcelain bananas. This is a Phan Thiet specialty that visitors should not miss.

Day 3: Phan Thiet – HCMC

During my last day in Phan Thiet, I mostly rested and took photos gently in the resort’s premises. There are many beautiful check-in corners, arranged in every detail for you to choose from. Don’t forget to prepare a colorful dress.

The Cliff is famous for its jacuzzi sea view.

In addition, visitors can visit to take photos at Cesar Homestay before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. With a total cost of about 4 million VND / person, I have had interesting experiences, visiting many attractive places and enjoying typical sea food.

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