Northwest – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:20:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 Luonan Confucian Temple in Shaanxi, one of the most intact ancient buildings in the northwest, 14 years earlier than the Bell Tower in Xi’an https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian-2/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:20:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian-2/ When it comes to traveling to Shaanxi Province, the first things people think of are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Huashan Mountain, Famen Temple, Huangdi Mausoleum, Huaqing Pool, Daming Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other attractions. In fact, in addition to these famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, there are many scenic spots with profound historical and cultural backgrounds. Perhaps because there are so many famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, small scenic spots have been ignored, such as the Luonan Confucian Temple I am going to talk about today. It was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), 14 years earlier than the famous Bell Tower in Xi’an. It is one of the most intact ancient buildings in the Northwest. It was taken in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province in June 2021. Luonan Confucian Temple, also known as Confucian Temple, is located at West Street, Luonan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. Luonan County, located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, is known as the “Gateway to the Southeast” of Shaanxi, about 110 kilometers away from Xi’an. According to records, Luonan County is the hometown of Chinese character culture, and the character “Cangjie” was once made here, so Luonan is also known as one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Everyone knows that Confucius is a famous thinker and educator in Chinese history. The ancients built many Confucian temples all over the country to pay tribute to him. However, due to historical changes and wars, there are only a handful of things that can be fully preserved today. Most of the buildings we have seen are post-new imitation buildings. Therefore, the Luonan Confucian Temple can be preserved for more than six hundred years, which is very difficult. It is also its preciousness. Luonan Confucian Temple is located in the downtown area, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, so when you pass by, you can see the antique shapes and golden glazed tiles at a glance, which is particularly conspicuous. Along the road is a tall shadow wall, also known as the Zhaobi Wall, which is a wall facing the gate as a barrier in a large ancient Chinese building. The entire shadow wall is 9.2 meters long, 7.3 meters high, and 0.82 meters thick. It is a rammed base of sanhe earth, which looks quite strong and stable. The biggest feature of the shadow wall is the two patterns in the middle, the front is the inner circle and the outer square “two dragons playing with beads” pattern, the corners are decorated with pink lotus; the back is the inner circle and the outer square “fish and dragon change” pattern, which is quite finely carved and vivid. , Lifelike. Especially the carved dragon, as if about to rush out. It is worth mentioning that among the ancient buildings in the country, apart from the royal courtyard, only the temple of Confucius can carve dragon patterns. On the east and west sides of the screen wall are the gates of rituals, the east is to enter the door, and a wooden plaque of “De Ma Tiandi” hangs on the top; the west is to go out, and the wooden plaque is inlaid with the “Road Crown Ancient and Modern”. It uses a blue brick wall, a wooden gate, and a glazed door top. Tourists who want to visit the Luonan Confucian Temple have to enter the west gate from the east gate. Anyone can enter without a ticket. This is worthy of praise. When you come to the temple, you will see the iconic archway of the Confucian Temple, the “Liexing Gate”. The base of the whole building is made of bluestone slabs, measuring 13.8 meters in length, 4.9 meters in width, and 0.6 meters in height; the archway is 25 meters high and 17.6 meters wide. The overall structure is wooden, with fine and complicated workmanship, rich colors, and rigorous dignity. magnificent. It is understood that the entire lattice star gate is supported by four large wooden pillars, with a total load of 100,000 catties, and has stood for hundreds of years. I marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. The entire Confucian Temple has a total area of ​​3,115 square meters. It is symmetrically laid out on a traditional Chinese central axis, including three courtyards, front, middle and back, with east and west wing rooms on both sides. After passing through the Star Gate, you will see the Halberd Gate in front of you. Don’t look at this gate. In ancient times, it was the supreme symbol of Confucius’ majesty. This door is usually closed, and only opens when the emperor comes up during major celebrations, and not just anyone can pass through it. Behind the halberd gate is the Shinto, leading to the platform and Dacheng Hall. The platform used to be an open-air platform for admiring the moon. It was built of bluestone slabs with stone strips pressed against the edges. Now the platform has become a resting place for Luonan people to relax and enjoy the cool. Just behind the platform is the main building of the Confucian Temple-Dacheng Hall. The whole building is Xieshan single eaves roof, bright seven dark five, 14.85 meters long, 11 meters deep, and five deep. There are 28 bright pillars, corner pillars, and golden pillars all around. Drum-shaped stone foundations are placed under the pillars. There are flower ridges and cornices on the Dacheng Hall, with dragons flying and phoenix dancing. The craftsmanship is quite complicated, and the carvings are detailed and vivid. Luonan Confucian Temple, as the first Confucian Temple in southern Shaanxi, has high architectural artistic value and cultural relic value. It is worth mentioning that the Luonan Confucian Temple is currently the seat of the Luonan County Museum. There are more than 3,400 precious cultural relics in the east and west wing rooms. These include many cultural relics unearthed from the “Luonan Ape Man Cave Site” more than 1 million years ago, as well as a large number of primitive social pottery figurines, Han tile inkstones, Yue Fei calligraphy, Western Zhou bronzes, and treasure pots unearthed within Luonan Precious cultural relics, so a trip to Luonan Confucian Temple is equivalent to walking two scenic spots, and they are all free. This is a good scenic spot to learn about the culture and history of southern Shaanxi, and it is very worthwhile for everyone to take a look.

]]> 27190 Luonan Confucian Temple in Shaanxi, one of the most intact ancient buildings in the northwest, 14 years earlier than the Bell Tower in Xi’an https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:05:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian/ When it comes to traveling to Shaanxi Province, the first thing people think of are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Huashan Mountain, Famen Temple, Huangdi Mausoleum, Huaqing Pool, Daming Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other attractions. In fact, in addition to these famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, there are many scenic spots with profound historical and cultural backgrounds. Perhaps because there are so many famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, small scenic spots have been ignored, such as the Luonan Confucian Temple I am going to talk about today. It was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), 14 years earlier than the famous Bell Tower in Xi’an. It is one of the most intact ancient buildings in the Northwest. It was taken in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province in June 2021. Luonan Confucian Temple, also known as Confucian Temple, is located at West Street, Luonan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. Luonan County, located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, is known as the “Gateway to the Southeast” of Shaanxi, about 110 kilometers away from Xi’an. According to records, Luonan County is the hometown of Chinese culture of Chinese characters. The word “Cangjie” was once made here, so Luonan is also known as one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Everyone knows that Confucius is a famous thinker and educator in Chinese history. The ancients built many Confucian temples all over the country to pay tribute to him. However, due to historical changes and wars, there are only a handful of things that can be fully preserved today. Most of the buildings we have seen are post-new imitation buildings. Therefore, the Luonan Confucian Temple can be preserved in its entirety for more than six hundred years, which is very difficult. It is also its preciousness. Luonan Confucian Temple is located in the downtown area, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, so when you pass by, you can see the antique shapes and golden glazed tiles at a glance, which is particularly conspicuous. Along the road is a tall shadow wall, also known as the Zhaobi Wall, which is a wall facing the gate as a barrier in a large ancient Chinese building. The entire shadow wall is 9.2 meters long, 7.3 meters high, and 0.82 meters thick. It is a rammed base of sanhe earth, which looks quite strong and stable. The biggest feature of the shadow wall is the two patterns in the middle. The front is the inner circle and the outer square with the “two dragons playing bead” pattern with pink lotus on the corners; the back is the inner circle and the outer square with the “fish and dragon change” pattern, which is quite finely carved and vivid. , Lifelike. Especially the carved dragon, as if about to rush out. It is worth mentioning that among the ancient buildings in the country, apart from the royal courtyard, only the temple of Confucius can carve dragon patterns. On the east and west sides of the shadow wall are the gates of rituals. The east is for entering, and a wooden plaque of “De Ma Tiandi” hangs on the top; the west is for going out, and the wooden plaque is inlaid with “Road Crown Ancient and Modern”. It uses a blue brick wall, a wooden gate, and a glazed door top. Tourists who want to visit the Luonan Confucian Temple have to enter the west gate from the east gate. Anyone can enter without a ticket. This is worthy of praise. When you come to the temple, you will see the iconic archway of the Confucian Temple, the “Liexing Gate”. The base of the whole building is made of bluestone slabs, measuring 13.8 meters in length, 4.9 meters in width, and 0.6 meters in height; the archway is 25 meters high and 17.6 meters wide. The overall structure is wooden, with fine and complicated workmanship, rich colors, and rigorous dignity. magnificent. It is understood that the entire lattice star gate is supported by four large wooden pillars, with a total load of 100,000 catties, and has stood for hundreds of years. I marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. The entire Confucian Temple has a total area of ​​3,115 square meters. It is symmetrically laid out on a traditional Chinese central axis, including three courtyards, front, middle and back, with east and west wing rooms on both sides. After passing through the Star Gate, you will see the Halberd Gate in front of you. Don’t look at this gate. In ancient times, it was the supreme symbol of Confucius’ majesty. This door is usually closed, and only opens when the emperor comes up during major celebrations, and not just anyone can pass through it. Behind the halberd gate is the Shinto, leading to the platform and Dacheng Hall. The platform used to be an open-air platform for admiring the moon. It was built of bluestone slabs with stone strips pressed against the edges. Now the platform has become a resting place for Luonan people to relax and enjoy the cool. Just behind the platform is the main building of the Confucian Temple-Dacheng Hall. The whole building is Xieshan single eaves roof, bright seven and dark five, 14.85 meters long, 11 meters deep, and five deep. There are 28 bright pillars, corner pillars, and golden pillars all around. Drum-shaped stone foundations are placed under the pillars. There are flower ridges and cornices on the Dacheng Hall, with dragons flying and phoenix dancing. The craftsmanship is quite complicated, and the carvings are detailed and vivid. Luonan Confucian Temple, as the first Confucian Temple in southern Shaanxi, has high architectural artistic value and cultural relic value. It is worth mentioning that the Luonan Confucian Temple is currently the seat of the Luonan County Museum. There are more than 3,400 precious cultural relics in the east and west wing rooms. These include many cultural relics unearthed from the “Luonan Ape Man Cave Site” more than 1 million years ago, as well as a large number of primitive social pottery figurines, Han tile inkstones, Yue Fei calligraphy, Western Zhou bronzes, and treasure pots unearthed within Luonan Precious cultural relics, so a trip to Luonan Confucian Temple is equivalent to walking two scenic spots, and they are all free. This is a good scenic spot to learn about the culture and history of southern Shaanxi, and it is very worthwhile for everyone to take a walk.

]]> 26832 Three thousand yuan per capita, driving all over the Northwest, an article tells you how I did it https://en.spress.net/three-thousand-yuan-per-capita-driving-all-over-the-northwest-an-article-tells-you-how-i-did-it/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:20:15 +0000 https://en.spress.net/three-thousand-yuan-per-capita-driving-all-over-the-northwest-an-article-tells-you-how-i-did-it/ God has a special liking for the magnificent northwest, which makes this treasure land with thousands of beautiful scenery all in one place. In the summer, the Northwest has become a popular destination in China. Since June, most of the circle of friends has been refreshing~ Someone once said, “Even if you travel all over the world, you are still a Northwest China.” There are so many reasons to go here– You can break into the Qaidam Basin, drive across the Gobi Highway, walk into the Hoh Xil Wasteland, and climb over the Kunlun Mountain Pass; Encounter the half-blue and half-green natural landscape of the two-color lake “Xitai Jinel Lake” and the Dongtai Jinel Lake in the “Maldives” of Qinghai; Appreciate the thrilling beauty of “China’s Route 66”, any shot is a blockbuster with a sense of sight; Exclusively reveal the “Blue Eyes” of the Blue Cave Salt Lake, the largest salt cave with a diameter of 280 meters, just like the Qiongye Yuye under the Kunlun Mountains; There is also Mangya Emerald Lake, which 99% of tourists have never been to. It uses “snow mountains as a curtain and salt pond as a mirror”. The magnificent scenery makes Xiao Fei Jun want to stay in minutes; And many friends are confused: In this vast northwestern land, how to arrange the itinerary to the extreme, how to see all the beautiful scenery at once? Countless people call it “life must go” It’s the most beautiful season of Qinghai Lake again @图虫创意 “Qinghai Lake is a place where many people must go once in their lives, but it is also a place where many people will only go once in their lives.” This is a sentence often said by local tour guides. If you only go once in your life, take advantage of the summer. At this time, the beauty of Qinghai Lake reached its peak. The azure blue of the blue waves is scattered with golden and bright yellow, which is beautiful and high-profile and warm. Thousand acres of rapeseed flowers blooming around the lake, the wild flowers of the alpine pastures are colorful, like silk, and countless cattle and sheep are fat and strong, dotted with them. @图虫创意The blue brocade-like lake surface is undulating with a layer of slight ripples, and the calm lake surface presents a quiet blue. White clouds, blue lakes, green grasses, yellow flowers, Dai’s mountains… It is hard to imagine that there is such a beautiful picture in the world. Coupled with an average temperature of more than 20 degrees, cool and pleasant winds, azure blue sky, big and big clouds, Qinghai at this time, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a fairyland. We also give you a special gift[Qinghai Lake Experiential Ride]whether it is walking along the lake, taking pictures and playing, or even quietly staying in a daze, it is a special enjoyment.Hoh Xil + Qaidam Basin Secret Land Discovery Tour 7 days and 6 nights Internet celebrities who are out of the circle check in Every shot is blockbuster level /Dachaidan Emerald Lake/ Compared with the crowded Chaka Salt Lake, it is quiet like a late-night alley. It is not a complete lake, but is composed of many lakes of different sizes. Against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds, it is extraordinarily gorgeous and looks like a piece of agate jade from the sky. It is about 3148 meters above sea level and has an area of ​​about 240 square kilometers. It is a salt lake where salt deposits and salt lake brine coexist. Due to the different minerals contained in the salt ponds, the direction of the sun’s rays changes from time to time. Therefore, its colors are also different, green, yellow…like a gem falling into the world. /China Route 66/ This is undoubtedly a paradise for self-driving travel lovers! The mountains along the route are steep and steep, ravines are deep, and the landscape is strangely steep, which seems to be an unfolding picture of Baili Batou landscape. The winding roads and the blue sky are called “China’s Route 66”. @图虫创意 Even if you just look up, the various graceful gestures of the blue sky and white clouds are enough to make people linger. /Dongtai Jinel Lake/ blue sea, blue sky? Tailing the beach? No wonder some people call Dongtai Jinel Lake the “Qinghai branch of the Maldives”. There is no need for filter blessing, this pure Tiffany blue does not make sense! The vast Gobi is inlaid with a touch of clear blue, making it more and more unrealistic. Walking in the nearly 1km Gobi Desert, if not for the surrounding landscape to remind you, there is really an illusion of being on an island. /Xitaijinel Lake/ Xitai Jinel Lake is a salt lake, a super-large lithium deposit dominated by brine. The lake surface is split in half by a national highway, and the left and right sides are clearly separated. The lakes on both sides are half blue and half green, completely different, magical and beautiful, passing through the lake, it is very shocking! Do not lose the niche punch-in place of Internet celebrities But it hides unexpected surprises /Aiken Springs/ Aiken Spring, which means “source” in Mongolian, has an oval-shaped Aiken Spring with a diameter of more than 10 meters, like boiling water, gurgling up and running endlessly. Looking down from the air, it resembles a medical cross-sectional view of the eye, with clear veins and lifelike. There are many cyan Koizumi eyes dotted around it, under the lens of photographers, it looks like a phoenix fluttering high. The warm water constantly tumbling and overflowing in the center of the source is like eyeballs that have always contained magical power, the weird color, and the sense of suffocation. Just like its name, “Eye of the Devil”, with associations, people have an indescribable shock. /Mangya Emerald Lake/ Between Kunlun Mountain and Altun Mountain, rich mineral resources have created Mangya Emerald Lake. Ninety-nine percent of tourists have never been there, but if they set foot in it, 99% of them don’t want to leave this dreamlike sky realm. The total area is 40 square kilometers. After more than ten years of meticulous “beautification” by potash workers, the color of the water is pure and clear. “Water reflects Danxia, ​​Huatu Chaoyang, Kunlun orange haze”, for a time has become a secret place that people yearn for first. /Chaerhan Salt Lake/ The total area of ​​Chaerhan Salt Lake is 5,856 square kilometers, which is 56 times that of Chaka. Because it is still in normal production and there is not much publicity, few people know about it. In the scenic area, there is a road paved with salt and extending into the lake-Wanzhang Salt Bridge. Both sides of the salt lake are white salt crystals, and the lake water is transparent and glowing green. On a sunny day, the surrounding scenery, sky and white clouds are reflected in the lake, which is an excellent place for photography. /Water Yadan/ The world’s famous mountains are unique, but Danxia is all strange. The ancients had the praises of “the landscape is unique, the big bells are strange”, “the stubborn mountain suddenly enters the hands of a high man, and the blue is like a painter.” Danxia on the water is probably another kind of scenery in the beauty of Danxia, ​​and it is in the vast desert of Qinghai Qaidam Basin. These sights may not be visible all the time, so they are even more precious. /Cucumber beam/ Although the name is dregs, but being in it, it makes people feel the vastness of nature. It is difficult to find news about it no matter where you are. It has been standing here alone for many years, no one cares about it despite the rain and sun. It is extremely mysterious. Maybe you are the first visitor. Here is a community of Yadan landforms, a natural landform created by wind and rain all year round, showing the shaping power of nature heartily. Scenery that 99% of people have never seen A holy place to take you to witness life and faith /Exclusive secret land “Blue Eye”/ The blue cave salt spring newly added this year, we call it[Blue Eye]This is a mysterious attraction that we exclusively arranged. It can be called the largest blue cave in the Qaidam Basin. It is about 280m wide, looking down from the sky, like huge blue eyes, watching the towering Kuncang. In the calm and windless weather, the sapphire sky and flowing clouds shone on this huge “blue eye”. /Mars Base/ @图虫创意 The unique Yadan landform here is like the surface of Mars. In order to make it more sci-fi, a fully enclosed space station[Mars base]rose from the ground. The Mars in the movie scene is 100% restored before our eyes, desolate. And jerky. Being in it, it seems that there is a feeling of Mars landing. Put on a space suit and take a simulated photo from Mars, and you can instantly praise your circle of friends. /Hoh Xil/ Perhaps most people’s cognition of Hoh Xil comes from that famous movie, which is remote, majestic, mysterious and full of legends. Lu Chuan said: “Hoh Xil is heaven, hell, and a holy place to witness life and faith. Because the story of Hoh Xil is hard to tell, only those who have really walked can understand it.” As China’s largest no-man’s land, Hoh Xil is known as a restricted zone with life. Our Hoh Xil trip not only takes the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, but also has exclusive private hiding places. You can see all kinds of wild animals along the way, such as Tibetan sheep, Tibetan wild donkeys, and foxes. If you are lucky, you can also encounter rare Tibetans. antelope! When you personally go to feel the holiness up close and see the elves living here, you will definitely feel the preciousness of life and have more admiration for life.

]]> 26595 The most suitable city for the elderly in Northwest China, only 130 kilometers away from Xi’an, with low prices and less than 10,000 yuan https://en.spress.net/the-most-suitable-city-for-the-elderly-in-northwest-china-only-130-kilometers-away-from-xian-with-low-prices-and-less-than-10000-yuan/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:25:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-most-suitable-city-for-the-elderly-in-northwest-china-only-130-kilometers-away-from-xian-with-low-prices-and-less-than-10000-yuan/ Perhaps because our country is gradually aging, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to places suitable for elderly care, so that many articles about elderly care cities are particularly popular with readers. I have been walking outside all the year round, and I have basically traveled all over the country, and this trip to Shaanxi made me discover a city that is really suitable for elderly care, that is Shangluo City in Shaanxi, regardless of climate, environment, pace of life, consumption level, etc. In terms of measurement, Shangluo, in my opinion, is a very suitable city for the elderly. Next, let me introduce it to you slowly. It was taken in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province in June 2021. Speaking of Shaanxi Province, people first think of Xi’an, Yan’an, Baoji, Xianyang and other cities. For Shangluo City, which is also a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi Province, people don’t know much about it. It is precisely because of this that Shangluo has become a small city. A well-known treasure place for the elderly. Shangluo City is located in the southeast of Shaanxi Province, bordering Lingbao City in Henan Province and Shiyan City in Hubei Province. Everyone likes to divide the south and the north, and the dividing line is the Qinling and Huaihe River. The north of the Qinling Mountains refers to the north, with four distinct seasons in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the climate is relatively dry; the south of the Qinling Mountains refers to the south, which is a subtropical region with relatively humid climate, wet and cold in winter, and humid in summer. Many people say that Hangzhou is a paradise on earth, but I, a Hangzhou native, don’t think so at all. Hangzhou’s winter can be as cold as the bones, and Hangzhou’s summer can make people cooked. Take the current rainy season, wherever you go, it is wet and dew, which is quite uncomfortable. Shangluo City is located at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, at the junction of the north and the south. It is blocked by the vast Qinling Mountains. There is neither the dryness and sandy sky of the north nor the dampness and cold winter and hot summer of the south. It has excellent climatic conditions. The origin of the name Shangluo is due to the Shangshan Mountains and Luoshui within its territory. It is a good place with mountains and water, lush vegetation, fresh air and beautiful environment. Shangluo is only 130 kilometers away from “Xi’an”, the capital city of Shaanxi Province and the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties. Perhaps it’s because Xi’an is so famous that people overlook this close city. When the housing prices in Xi’an are rising all the way, Shangluo’s housing prices are quite stable. The highest housing prices in the entire urban area are only 10,000 yuan per square meter, and most of the properties are around five to six thousand. It is said that this has risen in the past two years. . So it can become a retirement city, such housing prices are very suitable. Although housing prices are low, the city’s municipal construction is quite good, with hospitals, schools, parks, and large shopping malls complete. The biggest impression that Shangluo gave me is a city that combines north and south. It has the atmosphere of the north and the fine detailing of the south, and the roads are clean and tidy. There is no crowded traffic, no fast-paced work here, and only a comfortable petty bourgeoisie life. When the housing price is low, the price of goods is low, and the cost of living is also low. Food is the top priority for the people, and everyone’s biggest concern must be food. Shangluo’s cuisine is dominated by Shaanxi dishes, accompanied by some southern dishes, and of course some local specialties, which are basically a combination of north and south, with sour and spicy flavors. Regardless of the red bowl of this dish, it is not spicy, but very fragrant. In terms of price, it is much cheaper than Xi’an. The prices of many restaurants are only one-third of Xi’an, not to mention compared with the big cities of Beijing and Shanghai. In addition, Shangluo’s food is quite large, and friends who come from the south will definitely be shocked when they see it for the first time. Like many cities in China, the nightlife of Shangluo people is also quite rich. In addition to various entertainment venues, the most are barbecue shops. I lived in Shangluo for a week. Don’t look at the bright sun during the day and the high temperature. At night, the breeze is very cool. This is completely different from the southern city that feels so hot that there is nowhere to hide. At this time, meeting three or five friends, beer and skewers, is really a great event in life. Of course, the price is also very cheap, you know it after you eat it. According to archaeological findings, there were ancestors living in Shangluo in the Paleolithic age more than one million years ago. In that primitive age, people would choose this place, which shows that it is very suitable for human life. Historically, this place was an important town connecting the north and the south that military strategists must fight for. It was guarded by many dynasties with heavy soldiers, and many cultural relics were left behind. Shangluo has also become an area where the natural and cultural landscapes of Shaanxi Province are combined. There are more than 1,200 cultural relics protection points such as ancient ruins and ancient buildings, making it a good tourist and leisure city. The above is an introduction to Shangluo from the aspects of food, housing, transportation, play, prices, climate, history, etc. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

]]> 26523 The elephants migrated to the northwest in a roundabout way, and the straight-line distance from the single elephant was 19.1 kilometers. https://en.spress.net/the-elephants-migrated-to-the-northwest-in-a-roundabout-way-and-the-straight-line-distance-from-the-single-elephant-was-19-1-kilometers/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:57:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-elephants-migrated-to-the-northwest-in-a-roundabout-way-and-the-straight-line-distance-from-the-single-elephant-was-19-1-kilometers/ Video丨Visit the Nanshan Mountain of the Northward Elephant Group for one night, and has been wandering for many days

From 18:00 on June 14th to 18:00 on June 15th, 2021, the elephant group continued to move in Shijie Township, Yimen County, Yuxi City, migrating 9 kilometers to the northwest with a straight-line distance of 1.3 kilometers. The single elephant was out of the group for 10 days, located in the north-east of the elephant group, and was 19.1 kilometers away from the elephant group. It continued to move in the woodland of Shuanghe Township, Jinning District, Kunming City. The 15 elephants are all within the monitoring range, the overall stability is stable, and the human elephants are safe.

Elephant flocks and single elephants concealed in forest areas after entering the farmland for food, making it difficult for traffic diversion, safety precautions, and monitoring and control. The headquarters organizes experts to conduct on-site inspections of the migration routes of the single elephants and elephants, study and judge the migration routes, analyze risks, and adopt measures such as isolation and enclosure, feeding elephants, road control, and staring at the elephants to continue to guide the elephants to the west Migrating to the south, organizing the masses to watch the propaganda film about the living habits of Asian elephants and the knowledge of safety precautions to enhance the public’s awareness of safety precautions

On the same day, the Yimen County and Jinning District Field Commands put in a total of 96 emergency response personnel and police forces, dispatched 196 muck trucks, 12 excavators and other engineering vehicles, 68 emergency vehicles, 12 UAVs, and evacuated 1074 people. Households, 3420 people, fed 1.5 tons of elephant food to ensure the safety of the people along the way. (Contributed by the Provincial Headquarters for the Safety and Precaution of Asian Elephants Moving Northward in Yunnan)

]]> 26190 Quynh Nhai Tourism: Awakening the beauty of the Northwest region https://en.spress.net/quynh-nhai-tourism-awakening-the-beauty-of-the-northwest-region/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:20:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/quynh-nhai-tourism-awakening-the-beauty-of-the-northwest-region/ Compared to the ‘Ha Long Bay’ of the Northwest region, Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area (a part of Son La hydroelectric lake) has a lot of potential to attract tourists by its poetic and charming beauty. Currently, the local government has a plan to expand investment so that Quynh Nhai tourist area becomes a tourist center of Son La province in general and a bright spot of tourism in the Northwest region, at the same time creating more products. new tourism connection between Son La and Hanoi.

Boat trip to visit Son La lake (Quynh Nhai district) is one of the experiences when visiting Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area. Cruise on Son La Lake About 60 km from the center of Son La city, Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area emerges as an attractive tourist destination in the Northwest region with beautiful natural landscapes. In operation since March 2019, the resort includes a complex of works: tourist boat dock, Pa Uon bridgehead general service area, heart island, community tourism combined with Bon mineral bath. (Muong Chien commune)… Exploring Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area, visitors will be able to travel on a boat to visit Son La lake (actually the bed of Son La hydroelectric lake), admire the beautiful natural landscape with clear blue water. The two sides are limestone mountains and small islands. Perhaps that is why tourists compare this place to the “Ha Long Bay” of the Northwest. The highlight of the experience journey is discovering Heart Island – more than 10 km upstream from Pa Uon Bridge (the highest pillared bridge in Vietnam). Coming here, in addition to admiring the majestic beauty of the Da River, visitors can experience activities of swimming on the river, water bicycle, boating, taking photos on the island… From here, travel by boat to the top. From the source of the Da River for more than 1 hour, visitors will come to visit and experience the community tourism area combined with hot mineral bath in Bon village, enjoy the unique ethnic cuisine. Panoramic view of Son La lake when standing from Nang Han temple. In addition to discovering the beautiful scenery on Son La lake, tourists can also visit Linh Son Thuy Tu relic, Nang Han temple on Pu Nghiu hill (Muong Giang commune). Linh Son Thuy Tu is a temple to worship mountain gods, river gods, then rulers of heaven and earth, and all things… And Nang Han temple is a place to worship the Thai national hero female general – who had merit in defeating the enemy. northern. Head of Tourism Management Department (Son La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Bui Khac Bao said that Son La province has its own plan to develop Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area into a key tourist destination of Vietnam. the provincial. Introducing more about Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area, Mr. Dang Quang Giau, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Quynh Nhai Fisheries and Ecotourism Cooperative said that the unit has invested in a system of motels, homestays and services on left island. heart, a model of community tourism combined with Bon mineral spring bathing service. Currently, these services are ready to welcome guests. Wake up potential Despite the advantages of nature and landscape, until now Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area still faces many difficulties in attracting tourists. Chairman of Quynh Nhai District People’s Committee Hoang Tien Cuong said that because it was recently put into operation, it was affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, so in 2020 and 2021, this eco-tourism area will not receive the expected number of visitors. Assessing the potential of tourism exploitation in Quynh Nhai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of APT Group Nguyen Hong Dai said that Quynh Nhai eco-tourism area has a lot of potential to develop resort tourism. However, to really attract tourists going long distances to experience, Quynh Nhai needs to invest more in infrastructure, services, many attractive entertainment experiences, modern and comfortable resorts. According to Director of Tam Phuong Travel Company Le Thu Phuong, in order to develop resort advantages, Quynh Nhai district should focus on developing tourism and services in parallel with protecting the ecological environment and landscape. . Son La Tourism Association, Quynh Nhai District People’s Committee and Hanoi Tourism Association signed a contract to deploy new tourism products linking Hanoi and Quynh Nhai (Son La) in April 2021. In this regard, Chairman of Quynh Nhai District People’s Committee Hoang Tien Cuong informed that the District People’s Committee has just sent a written request to Son La Provincial People’s Committee to consider and allow enterprises to research and set up investment projects to develop tourism in the lake. hydroelectricity in the district. The scope of the proposed investment project includes an area of ​​3,000 hectares of water surface (out of a total of 10,520 hectares of water surface in Quynh Nhai district) and 500 hectares of land which is the area surrounding the lake bed, including islands and peninsulas. from Pa Ma Pha Khinh commune to Muong Chien commune. “It is expected that in the area of ​​​​Quynh Nhai hydropower reservoir, a high-class resort tourism will be developed, focusing on exploiting the typical space, long-standing cultural and historical values ​​with items such as amusement parks, resort services, film studios, hot mineral water baths … “, said Mr. Hoang Tien Cuong. The charming beauty of Quynh Nhai is currently a bright spot in the tourism development strategy of Son La province, in order to awaken the tourism potential here, besides investing in services and utilities, present Currently, Quynh Nhai district in particular and Son La province in general are implementing tourism links with other provinces and cities, including Hanoi capital to form a new tourist route to attract tourists.

]]> 23875 Terrible high temperature where the Vietnamese team participated in the Wold Cup https://en.spress.net/terrible-high-temperature-where-the-vietnamese-team-participated-in-the-wold-cup/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:39:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/terrible-high-temperature-where-the-vietnamese-team-participated-in-the-wold-cup/ The Vietnamese team is present in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the Wold Cup qualifiers. However, this place has to experience record hot days of more than 51 degrees Celsius, making fans extremely worried.

The Vietnamese football team is present in the UAE to attend the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in the support of all fans. The past two matches have brought positive results, but many people cannot help but worry about the health of the players in the coming days. The reason is because the UAE is experiencing record hot days. The highest temperature recorded at the solar park in the town of Sweihan, 70 km northwest of Al Ain city in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) was 51, 8 degrees Celsius on 7/6. Meanwhile, the temperature in Dubai and many other places such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, … was also recorded extremely high, up to 49 degrees Celsius. By June 8, the temperature had dropped to 46 degrees. This level of heat is considered extreme, which can be harmful to human health. People here are advised to wear umbrellas when outdoors and avoid direct sunlight. Many people living in the UAE say that this is the hottest summer they have ever experienced and they are asked to work and stay at home. Early summer temperatures in the UAE have risen sharply in recent weeks. The country typically experiences high humidity during the first few weeks of summer, with a long dry spell throughout July and August. It is forecasted that in the coming days, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will continue to be hot and humid. The temperature in the hottest place, the town of Sweihan, has dropped, but still ranges from 43 – 46 degrees Celsius, extremely harsh. Besides the hot sun, Dubai and some other areas of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also face fog due to high humidity, reaching 85-90%. For people in the UAE, hot weather has become the norm for them. Even in many countries around the world, the weather is more than 30 degrees Celsius, it is very hot, but the people of Dubai think that it is a good thing to signal that winter has arrived. In the summer in Dubai, people can’t even walk, swim, surf or eat outside due to the hot weather. These are only done in winter when the average temperature fluctuates between 15 – 30 degrees Celsius. Fortunately, in Dubai, there are air conditioners installed everywhere, so the life of the people as well as the national teams participating in the Wold Cup is also less difficult and harsh. However, because they are not used to the climate and often have to practice in the sun, fans are worried that the Vietnamese team may have health problems during the competition. Please watch the video: 7 most curious mysterious natural phenomena. Source: Neews

]]> 23145 The enchanting beauty of the legendary ‘Four Great Peaks’ of the Northwest https://en.spress.net/the-enchanting-beauty-of-the-legendary-four-great-peaks-of-the-northwest/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:33:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-enchanting-beauty-of-the-legendary-four-great-peaks-of-the-northwest/ In the minds of those who love to travel in Vietnam, there are 4 passes in the Northwest that have become legendary because of their ruggedness and enchanting beauty, dubbed the “Four Great Passes”…

Ma Pi Leng Pass (Ha Giang) is a dangerous pass about 20km long, crossing the top of Ma Pi Leng mountain with an altitude of 2,000m, connecting Meo Vac with Dong Van. This pass is famous for its winding roads like snakes wriggling from one mountain to another. Photo: DutchTa (Flickr). Ma Pi Leng in Quan Hoa language means ‘the bridge of the horse’s nose’ literally. But in a figurative sense, this name refers to the craziness of the mountain top, where the slope is so high that the horse passing through must die, or the mountain peak stands up like the bridge of a horse’s nose. Photo: Phambaongoc75 (Flickr). The road running through Ma Pi Leng pass is called Hanh Phuc road, built by tens of thousands of young volunteers from 16 ethnic groups in 8 northern provinces of Vietnam from 1959 to 1965. At the pass, the workers. had to hang himself on a rope between the cliffs for construction for 11 months. Photo: Gavin White (Flickr). Since 2009, the Ma Pi Leng mountain area has been recognized as a national scenic relic. Accordingly, Ma Pi Leng pass is considered as a unique geological and landscape heritage area; The top of the pass is one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Vietnam, Nho Que river canyon is one of the unique tectonic valleys in Vietnam. Photo: Tu-geo (Flickr). Nearly 50km long, O Quy Ho Pass is a pass that holds the record for length in the Northwest mountains, and is also one of the most dangerous and majestic passes in Vietnam. This pass is located on the National Highway 4D crossing the Hoang Lien Son range, the pass connecting the two provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau with the top of the pass at an altitude of 2,000m is the boundary between the two provinces. Photo: Le Thanh Son (Flickr). The name O Quy Ho comes from the melancholy cry of a bird, associated with the legend of the unsuccessful love story of a couple. Besides, O Quy Ho pass is also called Hoang Lien pass, due to the passing of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, or May pass because the top of the pass is covered with clouds all year round. Photo: Vpts (Flickr). The height, ruggedness and length make O Quy Ho pass unorthodox known as the ‘king of the Northwest Pass’. The top of O Quy Ho pass is located between the mountains and clouds, also known as the Heaven Gate. In cold years, the top of the pass can be covered with snow and ice. Photo: Skda84pilot (Flickr). Not only dangerous, in the past, this pass was also associated with the story of the tigers stalking people, so very few people dared to cross. Today, the pass route has been much upgraded, so it has become a rather crowded road. Photo: Ngo Huy Hoa (Flickr). Pha Din pass or mountain pass with a length of 32 km is located on Highway 6, partly in Phong Lai commune, Thuan Chau district, Son La province and partly in Toa Tinh commune, Tuan Giao district, Dien Bien province, with a high point. the most is 1,648 meters. The name Pha Din Pass originally comes from the Thai language, meaning ‘Heaven and Earth’, meaning that this place is the confluence between heaven and earth. Photo: Hachi8 (Flickr). Pha Din Pass is both famous for its ruggedness and for its breathtaking scenery. In the middle of the pass, it is often cloudy with clouds, at the foot of the pass are scattered villages. However, when approaching the top of the pass, almost no village can be seen but only the deep blue sky and majestic mountains and forests blend into one. Photo: Imax-73 (Flickr). In recent years, the project to renovate and upgrade National Highway 6, section Son La-Tuan Giao has been completed. The road to avoid Pha Din pass was built along the mountainside of the secondary pass peaks on the left of the old National Highway 6, with an altitude of about 1,000m (200-400m lower than Pha Din pass), causing less traffic to pass through the bridge. The road through Pha Din pass and the pass is only suitable for adventurous tourists. Photo: Peter Garnhum (Flickr). During the resistance war against the French, Pha Din Pass was one of the important bloodlines supplying weapons, ammunitions and food for the Viet Minh’s Dien Bien Phu campaign, which had to bear the heavy bombardment of the French air force. . This has made Pha Din pass a symbol of bravery with more than 8,000 young people volunteering to “death for the Fatherland”. Photo: ManhThaiSG (Flickr). Khau Pha Pass is the longest pass on Highway 32 with a length of over 30 km, and is also one of the most winding and steep passes in Vietnam. The pass is located in the bordering area between Van Chan district and Mu Cang Chai district of Yen Bai province, passing many famous landmarks such as La Pan Tan, Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Che Cu Nha, Nam Co etc at high altitude. from 1,200m to 1,500m above sea level. Photo: Hachi8 (Flickr). The pass crosses the top of Khau Pha mountain, the highest mountain in Mu Cang Chai. The name of this mountain peak in the Thai language means ‘Horn of Heaven’ (the horn of the mountain rises up to the sky), because the peaks often rise in the middle of the sea of ​​clouds surrounded like a horn. Photo: Thanh Nien Village (Flickr). The view from Khau Pha pass is most beautiful in the ripe rice season, around September-October, when the rice on the foot of Tu Le terraced fields is ripe. This is the time when many tourists venture to conquer the pass to enjoy the scenery. Photo: Haikeu (Flickr). In addition to the terraced fields stretching endlessly, located on the winding pass road of Khau Pha, there are also old forests with bold pristine features that preserve many rare and precious animals and plants. Photo: Hoang Giang Hai (Flickr). https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

]]> 22833 2-layer facade design, effective sun protection for northwest-facing houses https://en.spress.net/2-layer-facade-design-effective-sun-protection-for-northwest-facing-houses/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:20:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/2-layer-facade-design-effective-sun-protection-for-northwest-facing-houses/ In addition to the design of wooden barricades throughout, the architect also combines with a glass door system to help the house both have an impressive appearance and open up the cool space inside.
DCG house is a family house located in a quiet residential area, in Thu Duc City (District 2).

Architect G+architects said that the project, in addition to creating a common space that connects everyone in the family, also needs to ensure a certain privacy for them. Because the house is in the northwest direction, the architect offered a solution to design a wooden door system throughout the facade to limit direct sunlight combined with internal glass doors. Both layers of doors can be opened and closed flexibly to regulate sunlight and wind into the house and increase the interaction between interior and exterior space. The house is located in a quiet residential area in Ho Chi Minh City, built on an area of ​​110 m2. The house is designed with two-layer facade, the inner layer is a glass door, the outer layer is a wooden lamination system. During the day, the sun penetrates the blue system and prints shadows on the interior space. At night, the wooden bar creates a blurry view from the outside into the interior space, ensuring privacy but equally interesting. As for the space solution, the common spaces on the ground floor and the second floor are opened up to get more light for family activities. In addition, it also creates a contrast in proportion between the public and private volumes in the spatial layout of the house. The idea of ​​establishing the relationship between the public and the private space is also through the solution of soft separation by movable walls creating continuity for the library and indoor playground functions. Thereby, users can actively control the limitations in space. This is also convenient for ventilation from front to back of the building. With this work, architect G+architects shared: “We want to show the concepts in space definition that adapt to the different living habits of the homeowner along with architectural solutions for each climate context. Queen.” Wood slats It is not only an effective vertical ventilation system but also has the ability to limit the amount of heat entering the house. The ground floor is used as living room, kitchen, dining room and auxiliary functional spaces. The kitchen area has a minimalist design and has a rustic interior The common living area through the movable glass wall connects to the backyard planted with many trees. The common spaces on the ground floor and second floor are open to the top to get more light for family activities. Stairway to the upper floors of the house. The main traffic axis of the house is arranged in many arrays in mid-air for many interesting views when moving. From the position of the stairs can clearly feel the change of sunlight at the time of day. Stairs lead to the terrace. The bookshelf is designed according to the indoor traffic axis This is also a place to relax and read books for the whole family. The bedroom has a simple design, facing the front of the house. Open plan bathroom and toilet with bedroom. Homeowners who need privacy can pull back the curtain.

]]> 21658 Female ‘photographer’ U60 alone conquers the Northwest: ‘Thinking about it still feels cold’ https://en.spress.net/female-photographer-u60-alone-conquers-the-northwest-thinking-about-it-still-feels-cold/ Sun, 23 May 2021 18:20:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/female-photographer-u60-alone-conquers-the-northwest-thinking-about-it-still-feels-cold/ Although nearly 60 years old, Bich Van still makes young people admire for her adventurous trips, conquering many roads and milestones that many young adventurers still have to be wary of.
“Phot player” U60 and a “terrible” record of trips

We have witnessed many young people’s solo trips, conquering roads throughout many provinces and cities across the country. Youth is the time when we have a great amount of time and health to realize the goal of discovery and experience, so as not to waste our youth. Therefore, it is not uncommon for young people to go on a trip. However, the fact that a solo “trip” lasting 7800km for 2 months through the Northwest mountainous roads made by a woman who is almost 60 years old really makes people “O-eyes, mouths”. letter A”. Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Van (57 years old, from Gia Lai) with a passion for “traveling” by motorbike all over Vietnam has received the admiration of the “traveling” community. Although nearly 60 years old, Ms. Bich Van is still full of energy, “burning” with her passion for conquest and discovery. Although nearly 60 years old, her “fire” of passion for travel has never stopped burning, it urges her to make one trip after another. It started quite late because her youth was a series of days busy with work, family, and children, only when she turned middle age, Bich Van had the opportunity to realize her passion. “Passion for traveling came to life when my son said he wanted to pursue architecture and painting when he was in 10th grade. I supported him and decided that mother and daughter would travel, explore architectural works and beautiful landscapes across the country to open up their eyes, form artistic thinking and observation ability. The mother and daughter’s first motorbike trip marked my journey to discover the country,” shared Ms. Bich Van. The companion on the first trip, Ms. Van, is her son On the first trip, she and her son “traveled” from Gia Lai to Buon Ma Thuot and then down Phuong Hoang Pass to Tuy Hoa. Mother and daughter continue to move to Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), explore Binh Hung, Binh Ba and Diep Son islands. On the way back, mother and daughter visit Thap Cham, Stone Church in Nha Trang, Nhan Tower, Vung Ro, Mui Dien lighthouse, Ong Cop wooden bridge (Tuy Hoa),… and some other places. difference. Next, Ms. Bich Van also made the bold decision to make a solo trip by motorbike, traveling 7800km to conquer the Northwest within 60 days, from August 22, 2020 to October 20, 2020. Most recently, at the end of February 2021, Ms. Van and her son departed from An Khe – Gia Lai to Saigon along the coastal route, passing through Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Nha Trang, Phan Rang, Binh Thuan, and Phan. Thiet, Vung Tau… Up to now, “photographer” U60 has set foot in 62 provinces and cities, climbing 26km of spectacular mountains. The remarkable achievement list makes many genuine young “experts” also admire. The “single” trip to the Northwest lasted 2 months with many “cold memories” Before making this memorable trip, Ms. Bich Van had prepared mentally, financially, physically and equipped with all the necessary elements during the previous 3 years. She has carefully prepared from personal belongings, car repair tools to “rescue” items for herself along the way in case of an accident with the full support and help from her husband, younger brother and children. . She also planned in detail each financial need to spend. On August 22, 2020, she started her solo journey from her hometown of Gia Lai to the Northwest by motorbike and conquered the four great peaks of the pass. With a passion for travel and a dream to explore all parts of Vietnam, at each location on her once-in-a-lifetime trip alone, Ms. Bich Van does not forget to keep memorable memories. The U60 woman shared that, until now, whenever she remembers going through tunnels, passes, conquering dangerous roads, she still can’t help but get chills. She affirmed, if anyone intends to travel the Northwest alone, they need to be fully prepared from will, health, to indispensable items such as: Medicines, cosmetics, phones, cameras. … Bich Van recalls: “The first trip in Ta Xua 3 days 2 nights was the first time I climbed the mountain. The next day, climbing to the dinosaur spine, I was about to give up because I was too tired than I imagined. But then I told myself that after overcoming many difficulties to come here, I had to persevere, so I continued the journey. Around 5 pm, it was already dark, my guide and my sister moved to an abandoned shack and lit a big fire to warm up the leftovers that the group left behind. That day, we slept outside, without blankets and curtains under the cold of the highlands. That night, it rained heavily, we had to sleep in the deserted tent. At 6 am, waiting for the sky to clear, I continued to move. After 9 hours, I reached Tram Tau, completing the route spectacularly.” After 26km of Ta Xua Palace, she continued to climb other palaces in Yen Bai and was completely impressed by the scenery of mountains and majestic natural scenery of the country. Conquering difficult and risky roads, Ms. Bich Van makes even young people admire and admire because of her will and desire to pursue her passion, dare to think, dare to do… regardless of age. his work. She joked: “When I get old, I will tell my grandson that in the past, my 57-year-old grandmother used to work hard to “live virtual” on Facebook to get every “like” she said.

]]> 17646 Natural Impressions ASEAN Heritage on the Truong Son Mountains https://en.spress.net/natural-impressions-asean-heritage-on-the-truong-son-mountains/ Sat, 22 May 2021 08:50:14 +0000 https://en.spress.net/natural-impressions-asean-heritage-on-the-truong-son-mountains/ About 30km northwest of Kon Tum town (Kon Tum province), Chu Mom Ray National Park is an attraction not to be missed for those who love to explore.
About 30km northwest of Kon Tum town (Kon Tum province), Chu Mom Ray National Park is an attraction not to be missed for those who love to explore.

Sunshine in a corner of the forest Chu Mom Ray is located in two districts of Sa Thay and Ngoc Hoi. Right next to Chu Mom Ray National Park are Cambodia’s Virachey National Park and Laos’ Southeast Ghong Reserve. This is one of 94 special-use forests of Vietnam, has the largest area of ​​primary forest and contains rare genetic resources. In 2004, Chu Mom Ray National Park was recognized as an ASEAN heritage by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The flora of Chu Mom Ray national forest is rich and diverse in number of species and status. This place has about 1534 species of plants, including 113 rare species of orchids, gymnosperms, oilseeds, conifers, needles, pine, bamboo, rosemary… This place once marked many fierce battles in the period of “cutting along Truong Son to save the country”. Some places in the forest still have traces of trenches, bomb craters… The way to Chu Mom Ray mountain has to go through a long barren hill, the trees are mostly burned for farming It is still the dry season, the fallen leaves cover the path. The road through the forest is quite dangerous There will come a time when you will encounter a flat area on high, called the mausoleum park (another name for the odd cane, different from the purple mausoleum variety). On the way, you will come across the old single bamboo trees …and many precious old trees If you don’t pay close attention, you will think this is a fallen old tree. But no, this is just a strangely shaped stump. You will encounter a wooden nu, a unique natural phenomenon. “Family” of mushrooms inside a tree cavity. If you are tired, try your luck with a tea table from the bamboo of the green forest. And the fresh cool water of the green forest will fuel you to explore the unspoiled nature of Chu Mo Ray.

]]> 17305 3 days 2 nights conquering Nam Kang Ho Tao https://en.spress.net/3-days-2-nights-conquering-nam-kang-ho-tao/ Thu, 20 May 2021 14:25:16 +0000 https://en.spress.net/3-days-2-nights-conquering-nam-kang-ho-tao/ Reader Hai Le Cao shares a 3-day, 2-night journey to conquer the most arduous Nam Kang Ho Tao trekking in the Northwest with complex and dangerous terrain.
Belonging to Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces, Nam Kang Ho Tao is a wild mountain area with many slippery and steep cliffs. Many backpackers call this the “mortal road”. With many complex terrain, without a helmet, you can hardly pass.

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

]]> 16602 Check-in the area of ​​colorful buckwheat flowers blooming on the back of Giang Ma Pass, Lai Chau https://en.spress.net/check-in-the-area-of-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bcolorful-buckwheat-flowers-blooming-on-the-back-of-giang-ma-pass-lai-chau/ Sat, 15 May 2021 23:43:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/check-in-the-area-of-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bcolorful-buckwheat-flowers-blooming-on-the-back-of-giang-ma-pass-lai-chau/ The dreamy purple-white color of buckwheat flowers and the Northwest mountainous nature on the back of Giang Ma pass (Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province) has attracted thousands of tourists.

Buckwheat flower area located on Giang Ma pass, about 6km from Lai Chau city towards Tam Duong district has welcomed thousands of visitors since the beginning of the flower season. This is a beautiful check-in point not to be missed when tourists inside and outside the province have the opportunity to visit Lai Chau. Every visitor coming here does not forget to save beautiful pictures as a souvenir. Many tourists present here said that although there are not as many flowers as in Ha Giang, the buckwheat flower area in Lai Chau has its own beauty and space, with the landscape blending with nature. In addition to local tourists, recently, the check-in point in this buckwheat flower area has also welcomed thousands of visitors from other provinces and cities. Visitors here are mainly young people who like novelties and landscapes, the close natural space of the Northwest mountains. Coming to the area of ​​buckwheat flowers on the back of Giang Ma pass, visitors can also wear the clothes of local ethnic people to take pictures. This is a new service, in order to create a comfortable feeling for visitors when in harmony with nature, heaven and earth, and the Northwest mountains. The leader of Tam Duong district said that if it can attract tourists in the long run, the locality will consider a plan to expand the area to the whole region when flowers are in season. The flower area will be the first highlight for visitors on the journey to discover, experience the landscape and learn about the cultures of the ethnic groups. In addition to the buckwheat flower area, on the back of Giang Ma pass, there are many beautiful spots, visitors can enjoy the scenery of the mountains and Lai Chau city from above. Many miniatures are made from natural products, simple but well arranged, attracting the curiosity of young people. The back of Giang Ma pass is also the place to make new wedding photos, blending with the beautiful natural scenery.

]]> 14781 Enjoy the sight of the white Trau flower forest in the extreme west of the country https://en.spress.net/enjoy-the-sight-of-the-white-trau-flower-forest-in-the-extreme-west-of-the-country/ Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/enjoy-the-sight-of-the-white-trau-flower-forest-in-the-extreme-west-of-the-country/ These days, when coming to the Northwest, almost anywhere can be satisfied to see the white Trau forests growing on the hillsides.

Trau tree, also known as oil painting tree, often grows in mountainous areas with moderate slope. Trau is a large tree, up to 8 meters or more high, smooth body, diverse leaves, sometimes with deep lobes, when cut shallow, sometimes whole and heart-shaped, glossy top surface, dark color, underside. translucent, pale color. The flowering season usually starts in April and usually flowers before young leaves appear. By September, there is another flower crop. The fruit of the previous flower will ripen around October. These days, when visiting the Northwest, almost anywhere can be satisfied to see the white Trau forests growing on the hillsides. Hoa Trau is a simple flower with the same root. Each flower has 5 petals, white, purple spots on the nail. Hoa Trau grows in clusters and is quite fragrant. Trau does not require much soil, but where the soil does not have moderate porosity, the soil is not cool and is not good, Trau trees die quickly. In suitable soil, the Trau tree grows very fast, flowers immediately in the 2nd or 3rd year, the branches grow in horizontal and even layers, even after a few years it can grow up to 12 – 15cm. Hoa Trau is also one of many flowers associated with the life of ethnic minorities in the Northwest. The pure and gentle Trau flower bosses give the viewer a relaxed feeling. Currently, Trau’s main use is to use oil presses to blend paint, sweep over the fabric to avoid wet rain, with high export value. Dry Trau is only used as a fertilizer in the field. Also for making medicine. At that time, the Trau kernel will be burned into charcoal, powdered with pig fat to treat impetigo, pimples. Water must not be swallowed. Hoa Trau adorns the Northwest streets … … often adorned the villages in the border areas.

]]> 13463 Do not want to encounter bad luck, the homeowner needs to know how to neutralize bad feng-shui for the bathroom https://en.spress.net/do-not-want-to-encounter-bad-luck-the-homeowner-needs-to-know-how-to-neutralize-bad-feng-shui-for-the-bathroom/ Tue, 11 May 2021 12:53:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/do-not-want-to-encounter-bad-luck-the-homeowner-needs-to-know-how-to-neutralize-bad-feng-shui-for-the-bathroom/ Here are the worst feng shui bath locations and tips to help neutralize the negative energy in the bathroom.
The bathroom is in the middle of the house

The bathroom in the middle of the house is often considered bad feng shui. Because according to feng shui, the center of the house is the heart of nothingness, also known as the yin and yang point. To neutralize bad feng-shui for this bathroom you need: – Keep the bathroom clean and tidy. – Add candles or flowers to the bathroom. – Put some types of air purifier plants in the bathroom. If the room does not have a window you can add a switch to adjust the lighting in the bathroom. Bathroom is facing the main door The bathroom facing the main door is considered bad feng shui because cosmic energy (chi) enters the house through the front door. If the bathroom was facing the main door, most of the good energy would escape through the bathroom, with little or no good feng shui energy in the home. To neutralize bad feng-shui for this bathroom you need: – Close the bathroom door. – Create good feng shui in the bathroom. – Create accents near the entrance to direct energy out of the bathroom. – Gather good feng-shui in the entrance area to boost the energy in the bathroom. Bathroom in fortune area Booking bathrooms in the fortune area can be challenging. Keeping the bathroom tidy and clean will suck wealth into the house. Also, decorate this bathroom to neutralize bad feng-shui: – Decorate bathroom with trees. – Add pleasant fragrance, fresh flowers and candles in the bathroom. – Decorate your bathroom with pictures of natural landscapes. – Add water or a mirror for good feng shui. The bathroom door faces the kitchen The kitchen and bathroom door are facing each other is bad feng shui. When the two doors face each other, the feng-shui energy flows faster and out of the spaces protected by doors. The best way is to create as much division between the two areas as possible and apply the following tips: – Close the bathroom door. – Keep the bathroom clean and filled with good feng shui energy. – Use a screen, bamboo blinds or tall trees to define the boundary between the two rooms. – Paint kitchen and bathroom door walls with different paint colors to define the rooms. – Create a highlight between the two rooms. The bathroom is above the bedroom The bathroom located above the bedroom is not good feng shui. To neutralize bad feng-shui for this bathroom you need: Limit your use of upstairs bathrooms, such as the guest bathroom. Put the bed back on if it’s just below the bathroom. – Paint the bathroom upstairs in a gentle color. – Designing bedroom ceiling: crown or medal can be decorated around ceiling lights. The bathroom is under the stairs If you place the bathroom under the stairs, you need to pay attention to the following to neutralize feng-shui to avoid accumulation of qi and negatively affect the family: – Make sure there are enough light under the stairs – Paint under stairs in bright colors – Put crystal chandeliers at the bottom of the stairs for good feng shui. – Always close the bathroom door. Southeast bathroom If the bathroom is in the southeast, you need to close the bathroom door and close the toilet lid, making sure the bathroom is clean and tidy. In addition, to improve the feng-shui of this room you need: – Put some types of air purifier plants in the bathroom. – Hang a mirror on the bathroom door Use a carpet of gold, silver, or gray, preferably round. – Hanging metal wind chimes in the bathroom. Light candles often in the bathroom. The bathroom is in the Northwest direction The Northwest bathroom was not too bad. Avoid cluttering the bathroom and don’t place toilet mirrors. Replace leaky faucets to prevent money from “flowing” out. In addition, please: – Decorate bathroom with trees. – Put a water tank in the bathroom. – Put a blue carpet on the bathroom floor. – Never use a metal bell in the bathroom. *This information is only for illustration purpose .

]]> 13116 Caravan – the ‘post-Covid-19’ optimal travel model https://en.spress.net/caravan-the-post-covid-19-optimal-travel-model-2/ Sat, 08 May 2021 21:16:18 +0000 https://en.spress.net/caravan-the-post-covid-19-optimal-travel-model-2/ Sustainable and environmentally responsible tourism becomes the new standard of top priority. Opt for road travel and use private transportation instead of public transport. Explore the destination in small groups you know instead of in large groups. Find out about the immense natural scenery instead of choosing enclosed spaces … There are a series of fundamental changes in the tourists’ mindset that the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has forecasted, as the ghost of Covid-19 is still casting a shadow over the global smokeless industry. Therefore, the caravan – a rare type that meets most of the above factors will officially ‘take the throne’, in the context of Vietnamese tourism trying to find ways to quickly recover from the pandemic.

The convoy passed through Tan Uyen, Lai Chau tea hill on the journey “across the Northwest”. Photo | MAI TRUNG KIEN Sustainable and environmentally responsible tourism becomes the new standard of top priority. Opt for road travel and use private transportation instead of public transport. Explore the destination in small groups you know instead of in large groups. Find out about the immense natural scenery instead of choosing enclosed spaces … There are a series of fundamental changes in the tourists’ mindset that the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has forecasted, as the ghost of Covid-19 is still casting a shadow over the global smokeless industry. Therefore, the caravan – a rare type meeting most of the above factors will officially “take the throne” in the context of Vietnamese tourism trying to find ways to quickly recover from the pandemic. Caravan – an unforgettable experience for the romantic traveler Caravan is a term for a group of travelers traveling together by road, traveling by private vehicle, most commonly self-driving cars. Caravan appeared in the world from about two decades ago. Although it has not been imported to Vietnam for a long time, but caravan quickly attracted the attention and love of the enthusiastic community “traveling” by the number of people owning private cars, passionate about exploring and wanting to experience “silk steering. “On new, dangerous but beautiful roads that are becoming more and more crowded. A survey on Booking.com shows that the tastes of Vietnamese tourists have changed quite a bit in the context of a complicated pandemic. Accordingly, 75% think that keeping safe while traveling is the number one priority, 42% choose alternative destinations to avoid crowded areas, 50% ignore public transport to avoid traveling together. with many strangers. Therefore, according to Mr. Truong Duc Hai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vien Dong Pearl Company (specializing in organizing this special tour in Ho Chi Minh City), “the caravan model is more and more popular after the pandemic because both safe in health, ensuring disease prevention and fighting, and suitable for short-term travel trends, close distances by small groups and families “. Covid-19 is also the warning that Mother Nature sends to humans, when the environmental abuse, the environment has gradually become out of control. Therefore, trauma, trauma, loss after the pandemic has caused visitors to put higher requirements on the itinerary to experience, no longer purely play and relax, but have to find things of value, meaning and possibility. contribute positively to the community, preserve the landscape at the destination. With small cars, the caravan journey easily takes visitors to remote, dangerous but new and attractive destinations that large passenger cars cannot reach. There, guests will have different experiences about the lives of indigenous residents, learn about the quintessence of history – culture – cuisine – community activities … in strange lands, ethnic minorities are living along the S-shaped strip of land. In addition, this is an opportunity for members to combine tourism activities with charity programs – market research – investment promotion. , promote … practical, meaningful and effective. Participating in a caravan journey, visitors have the opportunity to drive by themselves, with a professional guide to share detailed and attractive destination information. Safety is absolutely guaranteed, when the tour has a guided car and tailgate with the libero supporting media and technology (if the group has more than 15 vehicles). Mr. Phung Gia Tuan, Caravan Vietnam Company, explained: “In order to be safe, the caravan must know how to distribute and arrange vehicles properly. For example, drivers who are young, weak and unfamiliar with the terrain must be sorted into the car. The middle position, which is attached to the front and back cover for peace of mind to move and not to break the link between the vehicles together.The team leader will adjust the appropriate distance between members depending on the terrain, weather or the level of danger of each downhill road. Vehicles are warranted, maintained and checked thoroughly before rolling. ” In addition, the organizer must prepare vehicle repair equipment, basic human first aid and necessary support plans when an incident arises. The pre-station process must be done periodically, to capture any changes from roads to local traffic arrangement regulations on the itinerary to have full information for tourists or adjust the route accordingly. safety. Tourism model towards sustainable development Restoring responsible tourism, taking sustainable tourism development as a direction. Develop different tourism products with economic efficiency criteria – local tourism development – preserve and promote historical cultural values ​​- join hands to protect the environment. That is the goal that the Hanoi Travel Association and the VGREEN Sustainable Tourism Club aim to, when shaking hands with the National Museum of History to design a series of VGREEN Caravan programs, which are recently launched. Attractive tours always have a starting point from the museum campus, where members are provided with initial historical knowledge and then have the opportunity to dissect each layer in the historical sedimentary bed of thousands the year of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people along the way. Taking history as a starting point, making it a thread throughout the journey of discovery, this promising handshake demonstrates Covid-19’s “flexible – adaptive and effective” effort to overcome storms. VISTA Hanoi member travel businesses. An impressive start and receiving positive reviews from travelers was the caravan tour Northwest – Flowering season . Not only conquering the famous winding mountain passes such as Khau Pha – Pha Din – O Quy Ho or admiring the interesting caves like Pu Sam Cap – Tien Son, visitors also experience paragliding on not in Tam Duong, enjoy the scenery of Da river lake in Quynh Nhai or experience the unique cultural colors of the Northwest ethnic groups. On the way, they were also transformed into a soldier – the citizen of the caravan, carrying food at the foot of the legendary Pha Din pass of the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign in the past. In particular, they also visited Xom Trai cave dating back to 17 thousand years and is a typical archaeological site of Hoa Binh culture, participating in the prehistoric fashion contest right at the cradle of culture. This famous ancient. There are also products Journey to explore land in Son Nam bring the drivers back to Nam Dinh land to enjoy the architecture of the beautiful ancient villages, immerse themselves in the quiet space of the old villages, admire the beauty of the churches, find out about the beliefs of worship. Sample with the ceremony of singing chau van – serving dong. Welcoming the anniversary of Hung Vuong’s death anniversary, the highlight of Return to the sacred source of the ancestral land experience the night tour at the historic Hung Temple, where visitors can respectfully dedicate incense to the ancestors and practice Hung Vuong Worship Ceremony, representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of mankind. Mr. Phung Quang Thang, Vice President of VISTA cum President of VGREEN Club said: “Sustainable and responsible tourism helps businesses to participate in improving their image, better business, minimizing risks from objective impact This type of product has been responded by both domestic and foreign tourists, especially in the current period.With the locality that owns the destination, people are directly involved in exploiting the product, have the opportunity to eradicate hunger and reduce poverty thanks to a sustainable income source and thereby develop a true community-based tourism model “. The list of VGREEN “labeled” caravan tours is still very long, with many interesting routes inviting “travelers” to go. Not only linking travel businesses, in the direction of “if you want to go far, you have to go together”, the club also implements a series of professional training activities for the implementation team, such as organizing the workshop “Tour operation skills. Caravan “or provides specialized skills in ensuring safety, preventing and combating epidemics, protecting relics – heritage, reducing plastic waste, supporting communities in tourism … All to welcome, build building and developing an optimal tourism model with unlimited potential in the “post-Covid-19” recovery phase. Member of the Caravan delegation “Northwest – Blossoming season” participates in the contest “Prehistoric fashion” at Xom Trai cave, Hoa Binh.

]]> 12505 Choose the right direction for the homeowner age https://en.spress.net/choose-the-right-direction-for-the-homeowner-age/ Mon, 03 May 2021 13:32:20 +0000 https://en.spress.net/choose-the-right-direction-for-the-homeowner-age/ According to the feng shui, painting and direction of the house in accordance with the homeowner’s age, the harmony of wealth, wealth, prosperity and humanity; otherwise, it will decline in all aspects.

Illustration When deciding to build, buy, sell, or rent houses, workplaces, offices, shops … the most important requirement is to paint and orient the house in accordance with the homeowner’s age. Below we introduce the method of determining the direction of the house in accordance with the homeowner’s age of Bat Trach Feng Shui. The feng shui of the homeowner is divided into 8 sectors corresponding to 8 directions, in which the age of the person corresponding to the 4 sectors in the north, south, east and southeast directions is called east quartet; The age of the person corresponding to the 4 sectors of the northwest, northeast, southwest and west directions is called west quartet. Similarly, houses in the north, south, east, and southeast directions are called east quartet; The houses in the northwest, northeast, southwest and main west directions are called west quarter trach. The people of the four destiny of the four destitute houses the east of the quartet, the western people from the four destiny of the western quarter Feng shui sutras say that “destiny and mutuality” are peaceful and prosperous. otherwise, it will decline in all aspects. Basing on each person’s year of birth and gender to t feng shui destiny follow the formula below : The host is male: Subtract the last two numbers of the year of birth from 100, divide the difference by 9, the remainder of the division is the fate of feng shui. Example: Male was born in 1972, the fate of Feng Shui is as follows: 100 – 72 = 28 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1. Number 1 is the number of the feng shui bow of the male born in 1972, ie the mosaic, the water, the north (also use the bow name to call the male feng-shui destiny of 1972 as the mosaic). The host is female: Subtract 4 from the last two numbers of the year of birth, divide the difference by 9, the remainder of the division is the fate of feng shui. Example: Female born in 1972, the fate of Feng Shui is as follows: 72 – 4 = 68 68 ÷ 9 = 7 remainder 5. Number 5 is the number of the feng-shui bow of the female student in 1972, ie the palace, the territory, the northeast direction (also using the bow name to call the feng-shui of the female student in 1972 as destiny). Note: In the above calculation, when the remainder of the division is 5, the male feng-shui palace belongs to the palace, the woman belongs to the palace. If divisible, take the number 9 as the number of feng shui signs of that age, regardless of male or female. The numbers of the 8 sectors are as follows: Number 1 is the mosaic, water, north. Number 2 is the palace of wisdom, in the territory, in the southwest direction. Number 3 is the archery, carpentry, east. Number 4 is the palace, carpentry, southeast direction. Number 6 is the arc of the metal, the northwest direction. Number 7 is the mango bow, metal, west. Number 8 is the archery, the territory, the northeast direction. Number 9 is the bow, the fire belongs to the south. Thus, after calculating by age, the numbers 1, 3, 4 or 9 belong to the four destiny; who are the numbers 2, 7, 6 or 8 of the western quadrant. Knowing which palace feng shui is an important basis for determining the appropriate home orientation. However, because the five elements, the yin and yang of the stars of the arc (direction) and the five elements of the different arcs, there are cases where the western quartet does not match with the western quartet or the east four elements do not match with the east tetrahedra. To avoid unfortunate confusion due to complicated calculation method, below we summarize and introduce the direction of each specific feng shui. Readers only need to calculate their feng shui destiny to be able to choose the right direction: The destitute (number 6) matches the directions: need, need, and need. People with mosaic (number 1) match the directions: diamond, mosaic. The destiny person (number 8) is in the following directions: Doai, Can. The destiny person (number 3) matches the directions: Ly, seismic. The destitute (number 4) matches the directions: mosaic, glass and expense. The destitute (number 9) is in the directions: Chan, ly. The destiny of wisdom (number 2) is in the following directions: Can, mango. The destitute (number 7) matches the directions: Can, smart and mango. Note, this method is also used to calculate, choose the direction of the desk, the direction of feng shui or the age of the partner in real daily life./.

]]> 11301 The attraction of the community based tourism villages in the Northwest https://en.spress.net/the-attraction-of-the-community-based-tourism-villages-in-the-northwest/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:32:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-attraction-of-the-community-based-tourism-villages-in-the-northwest/ Located on the rugged and craggy terrain on the remote mountain peaks, the community-based tourism villages of the Northwestern ethnic groups have a special attraction. That attraction is due to the unique cultural features of the ethnic minorities, in part due to the difference in the construction of tourism products.

Tourists make bonfires and experience a hot dance at Surf village. Strength of community tourism Lao Chai 1 Community Tourism Village (Khum Ha Commune, Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province) is located in the middle of the mountain, a great challenge for first-time visitors because of the “crab-sleeve” slopes. But arriving, the close and friendly natural space, especially the orchid flower, makes visitors quickly forget the feeling of “suffocating” of the way up the mountain. Perhaps that is why, for a long time, Lao Chai 1 village has been named quite nicely by many tourists – “Garden of Eden”. The head of Cu A Chu village enthusiastically introduced, the whole village has 39 households of H’Mong ethnicity, of which 5 households are homestay households, more than 10 households raise livestock, the rest grow vegetables, trees, and orchids to serving tourists and beautifying the landscape and environment in the village. “All streets in the village, flower miniatures are contributed by the people to do. We divide into 4 groups, take turns cleaning every day. The fresh environment makes not only visitors like it, but also them. I also find my life happier, “said Mr. Xu A Chu. Not far from Lao Chai 1 village is Si Thau Chai village of the Dao ethnic group. Si Thau Chai is only 6km from Tam Duong town (Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province) but located on a mountain at an altitude of 1,400m above sea level. Here, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the vast and majestic mountains. With this charming beauty, Si Thau Chai village is the destination that attracts many groups of traveling tourists, caravan tour groups to experience. The village head, Si Thau Chai – Lu A Nghi, said that the village started to work in community tourism in 2017, in the village, there are currently 10 households working as a homestay. Since welcoming tourists, the Dao people in the village are very conscious of preserving the landscape. Besides planting perennial crops such as peaches, pears, and plums, households also plant roses around the house. “We have had a better life when doing tourism. Dao people still try to keep their identity, wear traditional costumes to welcome guests,” said Mr. Lu A Nghi. Si Thau Chai Community-Tourism Village (Lai Chau) planted many trees and roses. Not only in Lai Chau, many Northwest provinces also consider the community based tourism a tourism strength that needs to be developed. Surf village (Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La province) is one of the community based tourism villages in the Northwest attracting many tourists. The feature here is that the white Thai community knows how to take advantage of the natural hot springs and culinary quintessence to draw visitors to experience. Mr. Lo Van Phang, the owner of a homestay facility in Surf village, shared that his establishment welcomes tourists from August 2020, in the first stage of difficulties due to the influence of Covid-19, but at the end of the year. , the number of arrivals is large, must book in advance to have a place to stay. “Everything to us was a surprise, but people understand very well, when doing tourism, you need to learn how to do services, work more disciplined”, Mr. Lo Van Phang said. The scenery in Si Thau Chai village is quite charming, the environment is clean and beautiful. Keep identity, increase travel route connection Currently, one of the raised issues is how to keep people cultural identity as well as increase connectivity between destinations in order to develop community tourism in the Northwest in a long term. Tam Duong Tan Thi Que District Party Secretary admitted that there are many ethnic groups living in the district such as Thai, Dao, Mong, Lu …, in which, many villages have lost their own culture. “We always send officers to each propaganda to preserve identity, regularly wear national costumes, promote culinary quintessence and folk dance, folk dance”, said Ms. Tan Thi Que. Lao Chai 1 village (Lai Chau) of the H’Mong people also attracts tourists because of its fresh environment and many green trees. To promote tourism development, the Northwest provinces have links with many Hanoi travel agencies to conduct product survey and construction trips. Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company Phung Quang Thang, said that when translating Covid-19 affects the tourism industry, Hanoi visitors experience Northwest tourism quite a lot, contributing to the market. The tourist school has a certain bustle. “However, the development of tourism in the highlands still needs a methodical orientation and a closer connection with the travel agencies to introduce visitors to the experience,” said Mr. Phung Quang Thang. Over the years, Hanoi and the Northwest provinces have closely linked to making tourism products, in which the community based tourism is a highlight. Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu said that the connection between tourist regions, including Hanoi and the Northwest, creates a vibrant tourist market, but localities need a tourism strategy. in the long term, guide and train people in upland areas to become a sustainable product for community based tourism.

]]> 10303 New experience from caravan tour https://en.spress.net/new-experience-from-caravan-tour/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:01:14 +0000 https://en.spress.net/new-experience-from-caravan-tour/ In mid-March, a special tour was organized in the form of a Caravan from Hanoi to the Northwest to restart the domestic tourism stimulus program, after the days of freezing due to Covid- 19.
With nearly 30 cars, 150 experienced guests were involved in a caravan tour in the Vgreen caravan program chain that connects the National History Museum with meaningful destinations across the country, to create sustainable tourism products are breakthroughs and different on the basis of cultural and historical values.

Tourists experience culture at Trai Hamlet, Hoa Binh. (Photo: Phung Thang) Self-holding the steering wheel Covid-19 season Starting from the National Museum of History, which holds many cultural and historical heritages of the country, early in the morning, we eagerly embark on a five-day, four-night journey to explore many different landmarks on Northwest road in the blooming season like Ngoc Chien (Son La) – Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) – Tam Duong (Lai Chau) – Dien Bien – Hoa Binh … For veteran Luu Van Thanh living in Hanoi, this was his couple’s first trip since the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, when participating in this exciting experiential activity in the Northwest, he hopes to relive his youth on the battlefield. Caravan travel is not a new concept, but it is not yet popular in Vietnam with self-driving car travel or group of two or more individuals traveling by road. many different regions. Self-driving means that visitors can own the journey, can stop hunting, rest or camp at their favorite destinations, participate in festivals or learn about people’s cultural life, the land I passed through, creating a lasting impression. According to Mr. Phung Quang Thang, Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Chairman of the Hanoi Sustainable Tourism Club, due to its many advantages, caravan tourism in recent years has been favored by many tourists. favorite translation. With the impact of Covid-19, when the trend of traveling in small groups of family and friends becomes a popular choice, the caravan proves its strength because it is limited to crowds of people on the same means of transportation. . In addition, the rise of private car vehicles, the recent development of Vietnamese traffic, and the stretch of natural, cultural and historical sites in the country are also These are favorable factors for this type of tourism to become a growing trend in the coming time, especially when there is a strong entry of travel agencies. The instructions given in the tour itinerary such as ensuring safety, preventing epidemics, protecting monuments, limiting plastic waste, protecting nature, supporting communities doing tourism, volunteering … will helps stimulate sustainable and socially responsible tourism development. In particular, when combined with travel agents, safety factors in the trip will also be more guaranteed because you always have medical staff, logistics team and navigation department, key car. the first, the last post of the group. The tour operators also arrange experienced drivers who are proficient in the terrain to be able to drive instead when tourists need to rest, along with the equipment for each vehicle to facilitate communication and repair. trouble. Tourists at Ban Tham, Tam Duong, Lai Chau. (Photo: Phan Chau) Every day opens a door of history Not only is the experience tour not just an ordinary tour, the Northwest Vgreen caravan program – the recent blooming season is also a story of history. Here, visitors not only drive by themselves – ensuring safety during the season, but also experience the majestic conquest of the beautiful Northwest Pass, with a different tour program, bold nature exploration, with depth. cultural history. Along with conquering the most beautiful winding pass roads such as Khau Pha Pass, Pha Din Pass, cloud hunting in Nam Nghiep and Pu Ta Leng, or experience the feeling of flying in the air at Tam Duong; yacht on the lake of Da river (Quynh Nhai), we discover the historical story throughout the journey of human life, from the National Museum of History to the Dien Bien Museum and the Muong Culture Museum. Peace. Unlike the traditional Northwest discovery tours, this caravan tour brings us to explore many new lands, many destinations are also potential in building tourism products in the future. It was interesting that we also had the experience of being a citizen transporting food and food to the front lines at Pha Din pass. Sometimes, the uphill road with many sharp curves makes many drivers sweat, but the result is to experience a very beautiful and civilized community-based tourism version of the ethnic people. Notably, in the last activity of the journey, the convoy stopped at Xom Trai cave (Hoa Binh) – a national-level archaeological relic, with many relics about the life of ancient Vietnamese people two thousand years ago. For the first time, the tour operators, tourists and people of the Muong ethnic group here experience a return to prehistoric times by making their own costumes out of leaves and wearing masks that simulate the human face in the cave Dong Noi in Hoa Binh was excavated by the French (now this cave has lost track, all images are only in documents stored at the National Museum of History). Coming from Tien Giang, Mr. Nguyen Hien Hau was really fascinated by the beauty of the Northwest mountains and experiences bearing cultural and historical elements. After this trip, he said he would introduce his friends to join the caravan trips in a similar form. Caravan travel is not a new concept, but it is not yet popular in Vietnam with self-driving car travel or group of two or more individuals traveling by road. many different regions. Self-driving means visitors are in control of the journey Revitalize tourism activities As a tourism association product of the Hanoi Travel Association, VGreen Sustainable Tourism Club and the National History Museum, the caravan tour recently aims to build new tourism products for Hanoi and other Northwest province. This is also one of the newly selected directions of responsible tourism, sustainable tourism development, with the aim of bringing a differentiated tourism product, preserving and promoting cultural values ​​and protection. environment. According to Mr. Phung Quang Thang, the development of sustainable tourism products based on historical and cultural values ​​will give businesses an advantage to boost tourism demand when economy and life. The people’s spirit has been improved day by day. Thus, the role of the partners of tourism businesses is very important in developing and making different products, so that tourism businesses can easily convey historical and cultural values. to visitors in a gentle, attractive and diffuse way. “At a time living with the pandemic, caravan tours are being seen as a sustainable path opening opportunities for tourism recovery. The program is both finding a new way, operating and developing tourism in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, and at the same time, hit visitors’ mentality when they are guaranteed safety in the journey ”, Mr. Vu The Share Binh – Standing Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association.

]]> 9592 Unique tea island Thanh Chuong https://en.spress.net/unique-tea-island-thanh-chuong/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:50:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/unique-tea-island-thanh-chuong/ About 50km from Vinh city (Nghe An) to the northwest of National Highway 46A, turn to Ho Chi Minh Road, Thanh Chuong tea hill (Thanh An commune, Thanh Chuong district, Nghe An province) also known as’ tea island ‘for the uniqueness does not mix with anywhere.
Tea island has an area of ​​over 420ha, including many small islands surrounding Cau Cau dam with clear water embracing gentle hills, wearing a dreamy green shirt in the morning mist. Each tea island has an area of ​​about 1ha, cultivated in the shape of a winding ladder, like green snails basking to enjoy the cool weather bestowed by nature. Looking down from above, each tea island looks like the fingerprints assigned to the uniqueness of this land.

Thanh Chuong tea island in the early sun. Lenh floats on a boat that turns water around the tea islands, breathing in the romantic atmosphere of the tea that wafts in the wind, as if to soothe all the chaos and sorrow in the crowded city, smoke and dust. Every space that opens before the eyes of visitors is a poetic and peaceful scene. Stop by the small huts on the top of the hill, visitors can enjoy a crispy piece of Cu Don candy, sip sweet green tea on the tip of the tongue, listen to tales, tunes, and revel in the love of country. . Coming to the tea island in summer, visitors feel lost in the dreamlike purple color of the simcum flower clusters reflecting on the blue lake surface. The faithful flower color, as a message, holds the footsteps of visitors near and far. In addition to admiring the charming scenery, visitors can stop at a restaurant floating on the water or enter the house to enjoy famous specialties such as Nhut Thanh Chuong, Mat fish from Giang river, bamboo shoots. Chua market, La Mac potatoes, hill chicken cooked … It can be said that Thanh Chuong tea island is an ideal destination for tourists to relax, recharge together to experience, admire the beauty of the countryside of Nghe, filled with love …

]]> 8268 The three “low-key” provincial capitals in the Northwest have almost no sense of existence. Which one do you prefer? https://en.spress.net/the-three-low-key-provincial-capitals-in-the-northwest-have-almost-no-sense-of-existence-which-one-do-you-prefer/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:23:24 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-three-low-key-provincial-capitals-in-the-northwest-have-almost-no-sense-of-existence-which-one-do-you-prefer/ This is Liu Xiaoshun’s Institute of Travel and Life.

Speaking of large cities in northwest my country, many people should immediately think of Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, or Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi’an and Urumqi, as the core cities in the northwest region, are often paid attention to. They are also regarded as “net celebrities” cities in the northwest, so they have a high sense of existence.

However, in addition to the two “net celebrities” cities of Xi’an and Urumqi, the northwest region has three relatively “low-key” provincial capitals. Although there is usually no “sense of existence”, the speed of development in recent years is also very fast. As everyone sees, which of the three “low-key” provincial capitals in the Northwest region do you prefer?

1. Lanzhou

Lanzhou is the capital of my country’s Gansu Province and a city with a long history and rich tourism resources. Lanzhou is not only an important industrial base and comprehensive transportation hub in Northwest China, but also one of the important central cities in the entire northwest region. The Silk Road economy The important node cities of the belt.

Speaking of Lanzhou, many people should first think of “Lanzhou Ramen”. Compared with Xi’an and Urumqi, although Lanzhou is relatively well-known, it seems that Lanzhou has not received much attention now. Many people talk about Lanzhou. Except for “Lanzhou Ramen”, there is no other impression. It can be said to be quite “low-key”.

2. Xining

Xining is the capital of my country’s Qinghai Province. It is also a famous historical and cultural city with particularly rich tourism resources. Xining is one of the highest cities in the world and the eastern gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The ancient “Silk Road” South Road and the “Tangbo Ancient Road” “The place where it must pass, the geographical location can be said to be unique.

However, Xining is a particularly “low-key” provincial capital. When many people talk about Xining, they don’t even know that it is the capital of Qinghai Province. If you talk about Qinghai Province, the first thing you think of is “Qinghai Lake.” The provincial capital of Qinghai Province, it is estimated that many people are at a loss and can’t remember Xining in a short time, right?

3. Yinchuan

Yinchuan is the capital of my country’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the largest city in Ningxia. Yinchuan is an important commercial town on the “Ancient Silk Road”. It is located in the middle of the Ningxia Plain. It lies on the west edge of Ordos in the east and Helan Mountain in the west. The Yellow River passes through the city of Yinchuan. It is also an important historical and cultural city in Northwest China.

Like Xining, Yinchuan has always been a very “low-key” capital city. When it comes to Yinchuan, it is estimated that many people have no impression of the city. Even when it comes to Ningxia, many people seem to think about it, besides thinking of “Ningxia wolfberry”. Nothing else, Yinchuan has to be said to be a rather “low-key” capital and provincial capital city!

So, have you ever traveled to the Northwest Territories? What is your impression of the Northwest region? Do you think that besides Xi’an and Urumqi, the three very “low-key” capital cities of Lanzhou, Xining and Yinchuan, whose development prospects will be better in the future? Which one do you prefer? Welcome everyone to leave a comment!

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