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Marble Mountains

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The Marble Mountains   are a cluster of 5 marble and limestone hills located in Da Nang.  Da Nang is a large city located on the central coast of Vietnam. The mountains are also 20km north from popular tourist destination, Hoi An . Each of the 5 Marble Mountains represent one of the elements: Kim (metal), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire), Thuy (water) and Toa (earth) . The mountains are one of the most popular tourist destinations located in central Vietnam due to the beautiful location and the various activities that can be done in the area. The Marble Mountains are particularly famous due to their close distance to the Marble Mountain Air Facility  during the Vietnam War. The Marble Mountains   contained a hospital for the Vietcong, very close to the American Airfield and China Beach (My Khe beach).   (Buddhist sanctuaries in Marble Mountains) The mountains contain numerous tunnels and cave entrances, most accessible for guests. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can a...

Travel from Hoi An to Dalat

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Dalat is one of the most unique and different tourist destinations in Vietnam. The distance from Hoi An to Dalat is about 630 kms (13.5 hours) and just 130 kms from Nha Trang (3 hours), this fascinating place combines Vietnamese and rural French influences – much of which can be seen in the architecture of the houses as well as the layout of the city. The city is beautifully spread across pine covered hills with a small lake in the center. Another interesting point about Dalat is its altitude – it sits 1500-2000 meters above sea level, producing many things that will not grow in other parts of Vietnam. It also produces the most popular wine in Vietnam. So upon visiting, you can expect warm days but a very cool air by night. Dalat has many things to do when visiting such as the Colonial Palaces, the Dalat Market, Golden Spring Lake, Lake of Sorrow, Truc Lam Zen monastery, Lake of Sorrow and valley of love just to name a few.   (Dalat is famous for its combination of French and ...

How to transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang

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How many ways to transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang   Nha Trang is a seaside town located in the Khánh Hòa Province, situated in Central Vietnam 400 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. It is best known for its heavenly beaches and and beautiful coral reefs and sea life. Many also come each year for perfect scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities.  It is also considered to be the best entertainment center of Vietnam, with locations such as Vin Pearl Island,  Tri Nguyen Aquarium  and various hot springs with mud-baths   being located here also.   When travelling through Vietnam, many tourists will attempt to see the whole country by going from south to north or vice versa, due to it being a long and narrow nation. Travelling from Hoi An to Nha Trang is very popular amongst those travelling from north to south and even for those who have limited time and want to experience two very different locations in this diverse country. As Vietnam is becoming ever m...

How to travel from Hoi An to My Lai

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How to travel from Hoi An to My Lai   Hoi An is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, and for good reason. Located along the coast of Central Vietnam, this bustling town attracts tens of thousands of holiday makers each year. It boasts some of the best beaches in South East Asia, as well as some of the most well preserved structures that can be seen to give a glimpse into the history of this beautiful region – particularly in the Hoi An ‘Ancient Town’. My Lai , a village in the rural countryside not-so-known to tourists and far less dense in population is most famous for the massacre that took place in 1968, when a US army division killed up to 500 unarmed civilians. It was later named as the ‘most shocking episode’ of the Vietnam War and one of the largest single massacres of civilians committed by the US army in the 20th century. This has become one of the more popular full-day tours to do when staying in Hoi An. This is the main reason visitors travel from...

Things to do in Hoi An

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11 things to do in Hoi An     1) FULL MOON LANTERN FESTIVAL If you happen to be in Hoi An on the 14th of any lunar month, you will be able to enjoy the Full Moon Lantern Festival. This is a date where locals honour their ancestors; burning incense, offering fruit and flowers and also burning fake money outside homes and businesses for good luck and prosperity. There are also plenty of street musicians, Chinese chess matches being played and also poetry readings – there is also plenty of mouth-watering vegetarian street food on offer. The sky is beautifully lit with flickering candles and multi coloured lanterns with a fantastic vibe to match. Hoi An Lantern Festival is suitable for everything from young solo travelers to families, making it certainly one of the things to do in Hoi An if you get lucky with your dates!     ( FULL MOON LANTERN FESTIVAL – things to do in Hoi An )   2) MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL This festival is going to be a little bit more di...

How many days travel in Hoi An

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How Long To Spend In Hoi An Hoi An, located in the Central Vietnam, is a famous tourist destination for not only domestic but also foreign tourists.If you are planning to visit Hoi An, but you hesitate to decide how many days in Hoi An you should spend, then think about your purpose. Depending on your purposes, the time to visit Hoi An will be different. For example, if you do not have many days in Vietnam and you want to visit many other cities beside Hoi An, then, a half day or 1 day is enough to visit Hoi An, maybe a trip to Hoi An from Da nang. Hoi An is only about 30 km from Da nang and you can easily visit Hoi An from this city. A half day is enough to see Hoi An ancient town and take some photos to show everyone that you have been there.For others who have more days in Vietnam and want to explore more about Hoi An not only famous sites but also the countryside and villages, you should stay in Hoi An about 2 days or more. If you want to find a peaceful place to relax to feel ...