Seoul

Seoul the capital of South Korea is a grand metropolis with more than 20 million people living in it. With the beautiful mix of old traditions and new culture, this is the city to be in and to visit if you want to come to this part of the world. Koreans love to eat, drink and live merrily. So if you are a tourist there this is what you could do and enjoy to your heart’s content. A Norae Bang is a singing room where you would often find South Koreans singing out loud and enjoying their life.

Seoul is called the Land of the Morning Calm and rightly so as there is something very serene about this place. Shopping is one thing that you could do here in leisure and you would get the best brands like Gangnam and Apujeong here. With great deals you could strike you come back a happier individual. See the Dongdemum and the Namdemum Markets and experience the culture and the lifestyle of this intriguing land.

While at Seoul get a subway card for yourself. This would give you the facility of swiping for whatever you purchase so you don’t have to worry about carrying money. Save the money that you have by travelling in the public transport and the buses that are conveniently available here.

Jeju Island

Another South Korean pleasure and the ultimate in South Korean travels. Enjoy the feeling of being in a land beyond paradise. This is truly a great way of experiencing South Korean pleasures. This is where you would find the highest mountain in South Korea the Hallasan. A hike up the mountain is a great travel experience and people really like to come here and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. The spectacular and fascinating views from this place is a great travel memory for every tourist and he sure would like to enjoy the scuba diving experience here too. Also check the Crater Cubes which are huge caves that have been created by the lava that comes out of the eruptions in the Hallasan volcano. Rent a vehicle, a car or a scooter and go round the coastal road enjoying the scenes that you could capture in your camera forever. You actually don’t need to book a hotel here unless you are planning to stay in a luxurious hotel here. Then there are those Yeogwan or Minbaks which are small motels run by local families. This is a good way to stay over here.

Songnisan National Park

This is a verdant zone that is found here in the beautiful land of South Koresa. This is where most of the tourists land when they want some adventure. So they enjoy the sights around this place and also the beautiful and magnificent Beopjusa Temple. This is a place where you would get to see a lovely golden statue of Lord Buddha. People start their hikes after praying here and then proceed to enjoy the thrill of hiking here. There are home stays and facilities to make you comfortable. There is a hut here called the Birosanjang which gives some of the best views of the wilderness. This is a rare thing in South Korea. So enjoy this land of surprises, adventure and thrill to your heart’s content.

South Korea is a land to visit and an ideal travel locale. This amazing destination springs its own share of surprises and gives its own share of sights and beautiful regions.

Come to the Aegean and Mediterranean regions here, and see the beauty of the Mount Ararat rising up in the background. Turkey the land of tourist pleasures is surely a must for the travel itineraries in this part of the world.

Come to Cappadocia, and enjoy the sights of the volcanic formations which are found at the Goreme national park. Also experience the sights of the tourist’s attractions here and see the way the strangely shaped volcanic rocks took shape and how they have today become tourist attractions. These earlier rock dwellings are also a great zone of tunnels and caves and Derinkuyu is one such region which stretches over around 11 floors to a depth of around 85 metres.

Explore Derinkuyu complex and see the pleasures of being in a fascinating land of historical travails. Take the hot air balloon ride here and enjoy the panoramic vies of Cappacodia.

To visit you have the ancient city of Hierapolis to see which another lovely travel destination here is in this part of Turkey. This is where most tourists head these days, and it is around four hours drive from the north of Antalya. This ancient city found in the second century is a lovely land of adventure and ancient pleasures. A UNESCO World Heritage site this is a place that actually translates as” Sacred City”. This is an unbelievable region with fascinating landscapes. Tourists are rewarded with a great amphitheatre here and also the sights of the Necropolis tombs and the Temple of Apollo or the Greek God of Sun.

The Pamukke Hot springs are another attraction here and these major tourist delights give the best experiences to all tourists coming to this part of the world. They appear white due to the deposit of calcium and the visitors take a bath in these waters which are supposed to have healing properties. The entrance to these springs are charged nominally.

Then you have the city of Istanbul to visit in Turkey and this city is a lovely region of great pleasures. This is in fact the only city in this entire world that has two continents in its area – Europe and Asia. With a rich history, this is seen all over the city. The Blue Mosque and the Topkapi palace which lies at the centre of the Ottoman Empire in the old Istanbul city and the innumerable stalls in the Grand bazaar are major attractions here. The Grand bazaar is the world’s largest market.

Ephesus is another place that is around 25minutes from the city of Kusadisi and is a very ancient city. This has the larges variety of the ruins of the Romanera and is a great travel destination in this part of the country. This is where the Temple of Artemis once existed and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ephesus dates back to the 13th century B. C. and was a great port city with a huge population. The port got silted up and most of the people living here left. The city thus got abandoned in a short time. Today what we see are only the ruins.

Also you have the Sumela Monastery which is another lovely travel delight in this part of the world. Lying in the Trabzon province in the north eastern part of Turkey, this monastery has the best sights of the most impressive and the most inaccessible regions in this part of the world. This is located in the hollow of a cliff and is around 1000 feet above the base of the valley. Dating back to the fourth century, this is a monastery that was founded by Barnabas, a Greek monk. You can see the monks living here and have great sights of the relics and frescoes here.

With all such greatly fascinating attractions, Turkey is surely an interesting place to visit.

This is an island that has the best azure beauty and has a great ambience to enthrall and fascinate any tourist’s imagination. With the Central Mountain Range passing through this pristine locale, Taiwan is one destination that would certainly be successful in giving memorable travel luxury. With a great amalgamation of natural vegetation and beautiful scenic ambience, Taiwan is home to a great variety of animals, insects, and the most precious corals. Each destination in Taiwan is of a different kind and one would surely love to bask in the glory of this lovely land of fun and excitement.

Taiwan with its impressive past has attracted tourists always and has also housed the aborigines who are the tribes here who have been living since ages. The foreign settlers moved into this island and the aborigines had to take a backseat with the best influences of Spanish, Dutch, French, and Japanese cultures, today, Taiwan is a kaleidoscope of all cultures and has the best landscapes and terrains to boast of too.

Places of Interest

Taipei
Out of the many places of interest in Taiwan, Taipei is a great attraction in this part of the world. Taipei means “North Taiwan” is the capital of the island and also the largest city. With more than 2.5 million inhabitants here the city has the best sights of travel and the ultimate visual delights. With hills surrounding this city, there are three rivers which run in the northern side of the island. There is the River Keelung that runs in the north and the Tamsui River in the west. With the east being drained by; the River Hsintien, Taiwan today is a great travel attraction for all who visit the country. Taipei is the administrative, economic and the cultural centre of Taiwan and is a very busy and modern city with the TAIPEI 101, the world’s tallest skyscraper located here. With a height of around 509 metres or 1671 feet, Taipei is today a great name in travel pleasures.

Tainan

Tainan -which is another regional city here in Taiwan. This is the fourth largest city of Taiwan and actually means “South Taiwan”, today having a large population and has the most number of Buddhist temples in Taiwan. Today Tainan is one of the major centers of culture and also a major tourist locale. Tainan has a subtropical climate and has moderate summers and pleasant winters. With January as the coolest month and July the hottest, the monsoon here is from May to July. Tainan is today one of the oldest Taiwan cities and has many historical constructions. With great pastoral regions, the place has an idyllic ambience which refreshes the tourist completely. The traditional culture of the place is very popular and is the basic reason why this city is famous. Thus you can see the Chiayi encourages the traditional handicrafts and the folk arts that are so important in Taiwan.

Chiayi

Chiayi in Taiwan is an ideal retreat and a great locale for all tourists. Chiayi is the main centre of extraterrestrial activity too at the Extraterrestrial Highway the amusement zone here. A large monument has been built in memory of the regular UFO visits to Taiwan.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of long-lasting friendship between the French and the Taiwanese. Today as the Tower is at the centre of the town, the monument is a very important landmark in this part of Taiwan.

The Liberty Bell

This is a symbol of liberty and freedom in the region of Chiayi and is an exact representation of the one in Brotherly Love.

With many interesting places to see, Taiwan is a must see in this part of the world.

With a great freshwater ecosystem, this is a lake which has a great variety of endemic flora and fauna and is of great value to the evolutionary world. It has highly protected areas surrounding and great scenic value and beauty. This lake at around 1, 700 m is home to the Baikal seal which is a unique species of freshwater. With the best sights of great plants this is a place that has a lot of coniferous forests and also mountain steppes. The pine forests dominate the eastern part and the deciduous forests are found in the north. The Cenozoic, Mesozoic and Paleozoic eras saw the formation of the geological structure of the lake. There have been many tectonic forces going on here and a lot of thermal vents have been seen in the deep depths of the Baikal.

The lake thus has great value to the conservation and science of the underwater species. Today this is one of the most biodiverse lakes in the world and has around 1340 species of animals and 570 species of plants. The forest surrounding the lake is of boreal species and the aquatic life here has brought about the presence of many plants and animals that are typical of this place.

The lake is surrounded by a picturesque landscape and has the ideal visual delights of tundra lakes, boreal forests, majestic mountains, steppes and islands. More than 1,200 archaeological and historical monuments besides many cultural structures are found here out of which around 1,000 are protected by the State. Many of them are considered sacred. The region has a very interesting history and has great tourist value.

Today a World Heritage site, the Lake Baikal shows a lot of species that live here. So you would get to see the Siberian fir, the Alpine Bearberry, the European Roe Deer, the Dwarf Birch, the Red Deer, The Black Stork, the Wolverine, the Peregrine Falcon, the Siberian larch and the Willow Ptarmigan.

This Lake curves for more than 400 miles through the south eastern part of Siberia to the north of the Mongolian region. There is a cleft where it seems as if Asia falls apart and this is the beginning of a future ocean. It is said that the Lake Baikal shows how the seaboards of Africa, North America and Europe looked like when they began to part many million years ago.

There is a thick layer of sediment for four miles under the Lake Baikal. The golomyanka which is a partly transparent fish of this region is found here and the seal feeds on this in Lake Baikal. It is believed by many that the Lake Baikal formed during the Mesozoic age some 20 million years back.

With greatly fascinating sights of wild animals, small villages and lovely forests, the Siberian taiga is very popular here.

Lake Baikal is in a remote area in Siberia. It is not visited by many tourists but those who do, never forget their tours here. There are many places of stay in and around the lake. Listvyanka is a popular tourist destination here near Lake Baikal and is around 2 hours from Irkutsk which is a city which also has an international airport. Then there is Severobaikalsk which is another town visited by tourists coming to see Lake Baikal.

Lake Baikal has some of the most fascinating islands around it and Olkhon is one such island which is unique in its own way.

People around Lake Baikal live on a diet mainly of fish. The roads from Irktutsk have many stands where you would find elderly women selling smoked fish. Visiting Baikal in summer is the best as it is impossible to be here in the winter months. November month is very cold and is the beginning of the freeze season.

With many more sights to experience, the Lake Baikal surely offers a lot to take back and enthralls the tourists completely.

Situated at a height of around 926 m Chamba lies around 56 km from Dalhousie to Khajjar and was a portion of the Mughal Empire and also became a part of the kingdoms of the Sikhs later. It was then taken over by the British and then became apart of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Raja Varman named the town and then also was the main reason why the town started getting prominence gradually.

While here in Chamba on tours there are many interesting places you could visit like  Laxmi Narayan temple and enjoy the pleasures of this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. There are three such temples here and these are entirely devoted to Lord Vishnu and Shiva.

Then there is the Brajeshwari Devi temple which is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is very popular for the lovely sculptures. With the style that makes it popular with the shikhara design the wooden amalaka is a great structure here in this land of Chamba.

Visit the Chamunda Devi temple which is in the quieenee valley and is a dedicated to the goddess Chamunda who is believed to be the aggressive form of goddess Durga. There are fine ceiling structures here which feature a lot of motifs with floral design and also animal patterns. Then there is the beautiful sight of the entire Chamba valley as this temple is situated on the top. The devotees come here and offer small bells made of brass and believe that their wishes would be fulfilled.

Then go to the Sui Mata temple which is found in between the Brajeshwari temple and the Chamunda Devi temple. It is dedicated to the local princess of Chamba Sui Mata who sacrificed here life for the people of this kingdom. There are colorful paintings found on the walls of the temple depicting the story of Sui Mata.

Visit Gandhi Gate and experience a journey down history lane as you see the place where Lord Curzon had been given a grand welcome in 1900. A grand gateway had been built for his arrival and this is today the main entry to Chamba.

Bhuri Singh Museum is another lovely land filled with the greatest cultural pursuits. This is the place where you find the best of Kangra and Basohli paintings. Then there are the miniature paintings of the two schools which provide the greatest pleasures of Indian classical styles.

Experience the pleasures of excursions here and see Dalhousie which is given by the Raja of Chamba to the British and is very famous for its illustrious public schools. It is around 42km from Chamba.

Then there are innumerable fairs and festivals for which the Chamba region is famous. So the Sui Mata festival and the Minjar festival are very popular here. In the Sui Mata festival the celebrations go on for around four days,and it is held in reverence of the Sui Princess.

The Minjar festival is one that has the people of this region celebrating the harvest season with the harvest of the maize crop as the mainstay.

With Dharamshala as the nearest airport and Pathankot as the nearest railhead, Chamba is a must see in Indian travels.

Come to the Makran coast and enjoy this coast with the best beaches. This is a great trip you can have and the beautiful wild beauty of the whole place is something to be seen to be believed. The Gwadar town is the main town of the Makran cost and has also developed as a major port. The area is a lovely land of scuba diving and surfing pleasures.

Then there is the region of Taxila and this very old city is of great ancient importance and provides various periods of history. This is a city which was under the influences of the Buddhist and the Greeks and the Persian culture. The archaeological site here is really preserved and there are a lot of testaments to the illustrious past. This is one land that is surely a great attraction in the tours in Pakistan. Come to this land of pleasurable delights and enjoy the tours here in this land of Pakistan.

Shandur Pass which is a connection between Gilgit and Chitral and this is the region where the highest polo ground in located. This is a place where every summer there is a desolate wilderness which has a great festival called the Shandur polo festival. This is like a mountain party and gives the most uninhibited mountain experiences, and gives the tourist a great opportunity to cross the slopes which are covered with snow in the winters. So tourists love to experience these snow clad mountains which provide ideal tour experiences in this part of the world.

Come to the Kailash valleys and enjoy the sights of the pagan tribe which are seen to live mainly the pristine secluded valleys in the district of Chitral. There is a culture here that exists and is in danger of getting extinct. The origins here have been a great target of anthropological interest. There are unique customs here and also great lifestyle patterns which are typical to this land. Chitral is a great complex of valleys and beautiful sights and provides unique styles of tourism.

Then there is the Khyber Pass in Peshawar which is a beautiful city which everyone has always been wanted to be a part of. This is the pass which has been a famous route for invasion, and this is situated near the city itself and is a great experience for the tourist coming to this part of the world.

Lahore is another city in Pakistan which provides the best combination of culture and beautiful historical views. This is the earlier capital of the Mughals who used to rule ancient India. The Badshahi mosque and the Lahore fort are two of the grandest structures here and the old city filled with the Sufi culture and the local traditions is a great place to be in. there is a great flag lowering ceremony here on the Indian border which is a charming way of enjoying this land.

Then visit the Deosai Plateau which is the second highest plateau in the world. This comes next after Tibet and is filled with a landscape that is totally a tundra vegetated land. This terrain bursts with life during summers and has some of the best flowers blossoming here. This is a region with a great trout fishing and also has the rare Himalayan Brown Bear spotted here. The Rupal face of the peak of the Nanga Parbat is also accessible from here.

Then you have the Fairy Meadows in the Nanga Parbat Base Camp, and the region of Karimabad, and the wilderness of the Karakorum region which provide greatly fascinating and mesmerizing sights.

This is a lovely island retreat for all those who come to this part of the world. This is just a little away from the mainland and gives a lot of pleasure to the tourists coming to Singapore. Sentosa Island is the most visited place here in the land of the lions, Singapore. At a height of 37 metres the icon of Singapore tourism, the lion’s head and the body of a fish, is found here in Sentosa. Come here and you would get the best views of the entire city. The skyline in Singapore and the sight of the surroundings islands provides ideal travel delights and the whole experience of being in a land of thrilling escapades makes tours here very enjoyable.

If you want to see the most fascinating aquariums, museums, sporting arenas, and beaches, this is a land of ideal travels and the cuisine centers here also fill the satisfaction quotient of the tourist. This serene, tranquil land is the safest region in this part of the world and gives greatly mesmerizing travel memories.

Come to the Sentosa Island and chill out in the region of lovely beaches and bask in the pleasures of the swimming glory. Get the best views of the dolphins, and also enjoy the Balinese massage that is so popular here today. Sentosa is very well equipped so make sure you get the maximum delights here in the land of the lions. With the most tantalizing beaches, and the most exhilarating natural lands, this is also a butterfly haven so people love to come to this area and experience the best moments here. There are underwater wonders here which give a lot of beautiful moments and the five star hotel facilities here only add to the beautiful experiences here. There are luxury spas here and the gourmet meals only add to your travel kitty. This is one experience in Sentosa which should be enjoyed. Come here and enjoy the pleasures of an island experience and feel free in this land of surprise, Sentosa Island.

Today this is a recreational paradise which gives the greatest tour delights and has the most interesting ranges of activities and attractions which make up the entire ambience of this lovely region of pleasurable moments.

There is a monorail here which is also a great tour delight here. There is the Magical Sentosa show which has the musical fountain with a lot of pyrotechnic display with eye catching kaleidoscope. There is a 12 metre fire jet and also a 10 metre high water geyser which provide the most interesting special effects. The visual delights of computer animated screens here is a great spectacle and also a lovely scene. Get the best of travel moments here in this land of the Sentosa Islands.

Get ready for the best thrills and excitement in this land of Cinemania which is a theatre which stimulates the brain. Then there is the monorail which gives the tourists a great forty minutes ride around the entire island region.

The butterfly park here also is a lovely paradise of around 2,500 butterflies and there are more than 50 species found here in this land of beautiful butterfly population. There is the Insect Kingdom Museum which has the sights of the tarantulas, millipedes and the rhino beetles and also many more such insect sights.

The oceanarium in the Underwater World in Singapore is an exciting experience in Singapore travels. Experience this oceanarium and see how the pink dolphins seemingly play around in this land of thrilling pleasures, Sentosa Island in Singapore travels.

Besides this the Spa Botanica, the Sentosa Resort and Spa and the Causeway Bridge, are all attractions in this land of exciting travels, Sentosa Island.

There are many places of worship in this land of pleasures, Bhutan. Visit the Memorial Chorten, which was built in the year 1974, commemorating the third king of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and His Late Majesty. He is revered as the Father of Modern Bhutan. The paintings and the statues which lie inside the monument has a great artistic representation and provides a lot of insight into the philosophy of Buddhism.

Then there is the Simtokha Dzong which has been built in the year 1627, and it was Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, which is situated on a low ridge that is around 8km down the Thimphu Valley, this is where we have the Institute for Language and Cultural Studies. There is a dzong here that is an excellent piece of artistic abilities. Here you would also see the beautiful slate carvings and also the most magnificent prayer wheels, here in the courtyard and would get to see th best tour experiences.

Then visit the National Library which is where one finds the Bhutan history with the best archaic texts, and also the best ancient texts and manuscripts and the most artistic works. The library has most of the modern books of academic value and many printing blocks for prayer flags.

Then visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum, which is popularly known as the Arts & Crafts School or Painting School, which is the institute which gives a course of six years on the 13 kinds of traditional crafts and arts pertaining to Bhutan. When comes on a visit here, one can see many students learning the innumerable skills that are taught in this academy.

Then go to the Traditional Medicine Institute in Bhutan, which gives more emphasis, to both the traditional and allopathic types of medicines. There are many herbal medicines here that are made up of medicinal plants that are abundant here in this kingdom that are dispensed here after preparation. This is an institute which is a training school for all those practitioners of traditional medicine. This complex is not open to visitors due to the fact that hygiene standards have to be maintained. Then the tourist can walk around the outside and have a glimpse of the entire place.

Then there is the Folk Heritage Museum or the Phelchey Toenhkyim, which has been built so that the tourists coming to Bhutan can get connected to its past. There are demonstrations and exhibits, and also programmes on educational experience and documentations of rural life. There are many exhibits in the museum out of which the three storeyed rammed mud and timber house is very famous. This has been built sometime in the 19th century. The design of the house is such that an average household in the Wang area is showcased. The age of the structure shows the performance and durability of the materials used for constructions. From the ground to the top floor, there are displays of household objects, domestic tools and many types of equipment which were used in those days.

Then of course there is the National Textile Museum which is a great place to be in and is under the patronage of Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden the Queen. The textiles in Bhutan have reached an optimum level and have the most distinctive art forms.

So whether it is cruising the river or whether it is going across the city of St. Petersburg, the country is a permanent illusion and a great topic of interest for all.

While here in this lovely land of miracles get to know this vast and diverse nation with its beautiful travel conditions. Come here and enjoy the absolutely fascinating locales and the most cherishable experiences that you could have here. However though Russia is a great travel locale, and has the most magnificent landscapes, tours here are not very easy neither enjoyable.

Moscow is a historic city which has seen a lot of changes in its infrastructure. The tourist attractions here are always world class and filled with a kind of travel attraction which is typical of this place. So get to see the Red Square and Kremlin and also have the most outstanding views in this part of the world. The region around Kremlin is very popular for the lovely architecture and the most fascinating views. Come here see how the history of this place unfolds itself. This is one place where you would love to bask in the cultural aspects of the place.  So the Lenin Mausoleum is an obvious choice for all those who come here as also the Bolshoi Theatre for the arty ones. See the Pushkin Museum of fine Arts and get the best memories ever in this part of the world.

Do visit St. Petersburg and enjoy this lovely region of absolutely fascinating sights and the marvelous domed church is a place not to be missed here. This was the Tsar home and also the formed Russian capital. It oozes with the culture that is prevalent here and is a very historical monument. Today a UNESCO World Heritage site, this city is also called the Venice of the North and has many attractive places to visit. The State Hermitage Museum is one that is very popular here and it is interesting to see this lovely land of pleasure, fun, and historical values.

The Winter Palace of Peter I the Menshikov’s Palace and the Great Hermitage are great buildings in this land of adventurous escapades and give the best sights of the most enchanting architectural structures. So whether it is the neoclassical or the Baroque kind of architecture, it is the basic visual treat that enchants the visitor.

The Hermitage especially has lovely collection in the Department of Russian culture and also has the greatest varieties in the Treasure Gallery.

Russia with its innumerable sight seeing attractions and absolutely wonderful pleasures provides one with great travel experiences. Come here and enjoy the sights of the ancient monuments, the lovely constructions and the most fascinating cities. With the most magnificence history that a country could have, the climate here and the surroundings could deter a person from coming here yet it is a worthwhile try to visit this country and enjoy the pleasures of this unique land of travel delights.

So whether it is the type of architecture or the kind of locale, whether it is the Rivers or the lakes, whether it is the mountainous terrain or the snowy locales, Russia has it all. With a very interesting history it has shown to the world what it is capable of. Come here and enjoy your tour delights.

Come to this land of the most bountiful harvest, with the most majestic mountains and a greatly mesmerizing coastline and enjoy the sights of the absolutely beautiful rice fields here. Vietnam is one region where you would get to see the most thrilling country paths and the ideal travel experiences.

Go towards west and enter the green paradise and feel the beauty of the sleepy little villages which are a major feature of travel here. This is the Mekong Delta which gives you great tourist pleasures. Enjoy the pleasures of the sandy beaches in the Phu Qoc Island and see how the beauty of the place unfolds.

Vietnam is a cultural hub and a traditional capital and the intellectual and fascinating pleasures of being in a lovely land of pagodas and tombs, along with the mesmerizing temples is what makes a travel here exhilarating.

Hanoi

Hanoi is Vietnam’s beautiful capital and here once can rise early and see the city and experience the pleasures of being in this lovely land. Go to the Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy the beautiful escapades that you would experience here. This surreal feeling is a lovely way of spending travels in this part of the world. Here you would get “pickled fish street” in the Old Quarter region. Here you could also have draught beer at the ‘bia hoi junction” which is a greatly rewarding experience.

Halong Bay

This is another enchanting and cherishable tour here in the land of Vietnam, which gives you the best sights of the country’s Northern Province. The beauty here is irresistible and the limestone karsts sight is what makes it more enchanting. There are around 2000 limestone karsts. So enjoy the feeling of trekking amidst the mountains of this region. Sapa is a region where normally tourists love to trek. Halong Bay is also a UN World Heritage Site and is the most popular attraction here in Vietnam. Around four hours by road from Hanoi, this is a truly fascinating Vietnam attraction. Here the largest island is the Cat Ba Island and is around 87 square miles. Tourists love to spend their time here and stay overnight in one of the hotels here.

Caves

Go to the Do Go Cave or the Cave of the sticks. It is said that this is the place where General Tran Hung Dao stopped the Mongolian ships by keeping steel tipped sticks in the water. This happened in the year 1288.

Then you have the hang Trinh Nu or the Virgin Cave. The Heavenly Cave or Thien Cung Grotto, the Sung Sot Cave or the Surprise Cave, the Luon Cave or the Tunnel Cave, The Drum Cave or the Trong Cave, the Tan Cung Cave or the Three Palace Grotto, , the Bo Nau Cave or the Pelican Cave are all greatly interesting caves to be seen in this part of the world.

Normally tourists go on day tours here, but it is best to have a two day tour here so that you can have the best Bay experiences in this part of Vietnam.

Hue

Another place to visit is the ancient capital of Vietnam which is an ideal travel delight for all those who love to go back in history. This UNESCO world Heritage Site is a lovely place to visit in Vietnam. Hue is situated around 335 miles to the south of Hanoi and is around 400 miles to the north of the Ho Chi Minh City which was formerly known as Saigon. At Hue you have the Noon Gate or the Cua Ngo Mon which is a major attraction. Come here and see the main southern entrance to this city and see how this lovely construction of 1823 looks resplendent.

Then you have Thai Hoa Palace, the Imperial City, the Thien Mu Pagoda, Quan Cong Temple, and Museum of Trade Ceramics, to visit in Vietnam. Enjoy the pleasures of being in this lovely fascinating land of ideal pleasures and fun.