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Vietnam - in the footsteps of UNESCO heritage
The itinerary is for travellers who mostly prefer cultural sights, as well as natural sights and are not afraid to travel long distances with all means of transport. Major highlights are part of UNESCO world heritage.
Da Nang - 3 days
Purchase your flight ticket to Da Nang. This area is rich for cultural UNESCO heritage and less crowded.Marble mountains - Ngu Hanh Son
The area is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills that are named after 5 elements. There you can find pagodas, Buddhist sanctuaries up the hills and in the caves and lots of tunnels.
You can hike to get there or take the elevator for 15.000 VND. The entrance fee is 40.000 VNDBa-na Hills (Golden bridge)
The area is named after bananas that used to be grown there. As the former inhabitants did not speak English well, the original name of Banana hills transformed to Ba-Na hills.
The most convenient way to get ther is through the local travel agency by booking a 1-day trip from Da Nang starting at 1.250.000 VND per person. This way transportation and entrance fee is included in the price of the ticket plus you will get a guide to explain more about the location.
You will get a cablecar uphill.
There are two major highlights to see:
- Golden bridge
- Amusement park made of miniatures of European architectural sightsHội An
Take a 1 day trip to Hội An and order a personal driver through Grab application to take you there. There is an ancient city wich is great for strolls and culture exploration. Also you can find there countless lanterns everywhere in the streets and lantern shops.Ancient town
Buy a multiple ticket at the Information stall to visit traditional Vietnamese house, taste a bit of street food and original temples and an ancient bridge.
Entrance fee: 120.000 VNDAn Bang beach
Public beach close to the city centre. Have a chillout during a hot day in Hội An. You will need to take a motorbike / car to get there.Huế - 2 days
A must see place for history enthusiasts and culture lovers. The former capital city is rich of the culture and there is a lot to see.Huế Imperial city
The big complex of the ancient city and palace right in the heart of the city. You can buy a single ticket or a package if you plan visiting royal tombs.
Single entrance starts at 150.000 VND, multiple package is around 380.000 -530.000 VND to cover Imperial city and tombs.Huế Royal tombs
Put on your list the Tự Đức tomb, Minh Mạng tomb and Khai Dinh tomb which are further from Huế. Take a Grab car or bike and plan with your driver to take you to these remote places.
The royal tombs entrance fee can be purchased within a multiple ticket.Hồ Thủy Tiên
This is not a temple, nor a tomb but an abandoned aquapark. There is no entrance fee and you can enjoy the peaceful surrounding and interesting architecture.White Lotus Hue hotel
Extraordinary and luxurious hotel at a reasonable price in Huế.Ninh Binh - 3 days
Getting to Ninh Binh is the best via the sleeper train. Book your 1st class to get there.
Ninh Binh is an amazing place to see the original countryside and rice fields. You can have multiple options for strolling, bike rides and boat trips.Mua Caves
To see the panoramic view, you will need to climb over 500 stone stairs.
The entrance fee is 100.000 VND and definitely worth the physical effort.Tràng An
This is a popular scenic area for boat cave tours belongs to UNESCO world heritage. There are multiple options of your cruise where you can find Buddhist sanctuaries or explore more of the caves.
Admission: 250.000 VND for adults and 120.000 VND for children less than 1.3m tall.Tam Cốc – Bích Động
A cave temple near Tam Cốc is worth visiting. There is no entrance fee.Tam Cốc - boat trip
Enjoy the cruise on a bamboo boat along the rice fields.
Admission: 120.000 VND for adults and 60.000 VND for childrenTemple of Emperor Đinh Tiên Hoàng
Temple is in honor of Vietnam's first emperor, with stone & wood carvings. Free of charge access.Halong Bay - 1-2 days
The budget way to get to Halomg bay is by bus. Halong Bay is famous for its luxurious ship cruises and turquise waters and it is another sight of UNESCO world heritage. You can pick a ship cruise and stay overnight or take a 1-day cruise and stay in the hotel, instead. Both is a very nice experience. During the cruise you can visit caves and try kayaking in Halong Bay.
Book your ship cruise via Booking.com , for 1-day tour ask at your hotel.Citadines Marina hotel
The 5-star hotel is remote from the city centre, but offers anything you want including indoor swimming pool.Sa Pa - 4 days
Visiting Vietnam without seeing the famous rice terraces would be a shame. In Sa Pa - Lào Cai province you can enjoy hikes across the rice terraces and small original villages.
Getting there involves longer time, therefore the best option is to go by a sleeper bus from Halong Bay. It is rather used by locals, therefore the comfort is not that high as on more frequently used sleeper bus lines for tourists.Ta Van
Have a stroll in Ta Van village to see the life of the locals.Fansipan
The highest Vietnamese peak is worth visiting. From Sa Pa centre you can take the train + cable car. Cablecar ticket is for 800.000 VND for adults and 550.000 VND for children under 1.40m height.
On the top of the mountain you can see Busshistic shrines and statues and observe the tranquil landscape. The weather on the top might be tricky, so be ready to take warm clothes with you, as well.Cat Cat village
Cat Cat village is known for its natural beauty, traditional wood huts, some serving as homestays, overlook mountainside rice field terraces. There are lots of phototraps and small shops to buy souvenirs.
Entrance fee: 150.000 VND, children between 1.0 - 1.3m 70.000 VNDGetting back to Hanoi
Get a sleeper bus from Sa Pa to Hanoi. There are several bus operators providing 5 stars service and have very luxurious comfortable buses.
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