SAPA AND HA LONG BAY
FULL DAY TOUR: BAN KHOANG – TA GIANG PHINH
Today We have chance to enjoy the Breathtaking
landscapes of the unspoiled region highlighted by lush and evergreen rain forest
and Explore villages of the Red Dzao and White H’mong tribal peoples for a
unique discovery of local culture, custom and living way.
You will picked up at your hotel then
transfer to Sapa along national road 4D for 8 km to O Quy Ho with several stops
for magnificent landscapes of Fansipan Mountain and Sin Chai valley and especially
amazing flower and vegetable farms.
Then turn right to follow a narrow
tarmac for half an hour, getting through wild region with thick rain forest
covering walled-up mountains, passing a beautiful waterfall before arriving to
Ban Khoang commune, home to the Red Dzao ethnic peoples who live their unique
way of life and well maintain their traditional values. The villages here are
prosperous thanks to the combination of wet rice cultivation on the terraced
fields with cardamom farming under the shade of thick rain forest as well as
some salmon farm. Spend over an hour walking to explore this remote village for
a brief understanding of local life.
Leaving Ban Khoang and process along the
road for about 10 km to Ta Giang Phin valley inhabited by the White Hmong who
live in several hamlets scattering along a peaceful stream. Enjoy an hour lunch
break on the bank of a stream. Where you may view amazing mountain range
called “Ngu Chi Son”
Enjoy about 3 hours walking along
village path which connects hamlet to hamlets witnessing daily activities of
local life such as textile job doing house works. In leisure months men often
gather to build new houses or repair parts of old ones while women stay home
making their traditional costumes. The walk ends in midafternoon, picked up for
the road transfer back to Sapa.
Inclusion:
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Private transportation
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English Speaking guide
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Entrance fee & Permit
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Lunch
Please contact : tungnguyen.sapa@gmail.com for more detail
Please contact : tungnguyen.sapa@gmail.com for more detail
LAOS
Laos is
small landlocked and sparsely populated country in the Indochinese peninsula. Laos covers
236.800 square kilometers. It shares borders with china, Vietnam , Cambodia,
Thailand and Myanmar. It is
236,800 sq km in land area and 5 million in population. Comprising of 68 ethnic
and classified into tree groups. Lao Theung (upland), Lao Soung (hill tribes)
and Lao Lum (low land).
The major part of the country being mountainous and forested.
The major part of the country being mountainous and forested.
Buddhism plays an important role in the
life of the Lao people and has given them a deserved reputation for
friendliness, gentleness, kindness, gaiety and wisdom.
Climate
Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The rainy season from May to September and dry season from October to April. The best season to travel in Laos is from October to March (18c--.25c).
Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The rainy season from May to September and dry season from October to April. The best season to travel in Laos is from October to March (18c--.25c).
Language
The official language is Lao. The Lao language is monosyllabic and tonal. The polysyllabic words are occasionally meets particularly in literary writing are of Sanskrit of Pali origins. English and French are widely spoken, but it is very helpful, it one develops some knowledge to the Lao language.
The official language is Lao. The Lao language is monosyllabic and tonal. The polysyllabic words are occasionally meets particularly in literary writing are of Sanskrit of Pali origins. English and French are widely spoken, but it is very helpful, it one develops some knowledge to the Lao language.
Religion
and Culture
Most of Lao people are Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced since 14th century. Laos has a great variety of well preserved architecture and culture monuments.
Most of Lao people are Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced since 14th century. Laos has a great variety of well preserved architecture and culture monuments.
CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH
A Buddhist shrine in the 14th century, Cambodia's capital in the 15th and the French colonial center in the 19th , Phnom Penh's heritage is rich and varied. Today visitors find a bustling, multicultural city at the confluence of the historic Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers. Phnom Penh has many places of exceptional interest for those with time enough to appreciate the city's attractions. Visit the Silver Pagoda of the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Arts has paintings, artifacts and sculpture dating back centuries and Wat Phnom, the temple from which the city takes its name, is a fascinating starting point for the discovery of the city's past.
A Buddhist shrine in the 14th century, Cambodia's capital in the 15th and the French colonial center in the 19th , Phnom Penh's heritage is rich and varied. Today visitors find a bustling, multicultural city at the confluence of the historic Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers. Phnom Penh has many places of exceptional interest for those with time enough to appreciate the city's attractions. Visit the Silver Pagoda of the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Arts has paintings, artifacts and sculpture dating back centuries and Wat Phnom, the temple from which the city takes its name, is a fascinating starting point for the discovery of the city's past.
SIEM REAP
(ANGKOR)
(300 km from Phnom Penh)
Siem Reap is the center of Angkor. It is here where the ancient people of Khmer constructed one of the greatest monuments. Angkor Wat. But it is not just the temples that make this town attractive. Visit the Tonle Sap lake with its floating villages, where you can explore the traditional Khmer way of life or the national park of Preak Tuol where you can find unique birds. A one day excursion takes you to Phnom Kulen, where on weekends hundreds of Khmers pilgrim to a temple on the mountain top.
(300 km from Phnom Penh)
Siem Reap is the center of Angkor. It is here where the ancient people of Khmer constructed one of the greatest monuments. Angkor Wat. But it is not just the temples that make this town attractive. Visit the Tonle Sap lake with its floating villages, where you can explore the traditional Khmer way of life or the national park of Preak Tuol where you can find unique birds. A one day excursion takes you to Phnom Kulen, where on weekends hundreds of Khmers pilgrim to a temple on the mountain top.
PHNOM CHISOR
(57 km from Phnom Penh)
Visit the temple Suryagiri constructed by Suriavarman I. in the 11th century. Great view over the country side from the top of this hill. Situated in the province of Takeo.
(57 km from Phnom Penh)
Visit the temple Suryagiri constructed by Suriavarman I. in the 11th century. Great view over the country side from the top of this hill. Situated in the province of Takeo.
SIHANOUKVILLE
(230 km from Phnom Penh)
The only deep-sea port in Cambodia is in Sihanoukville. The town was constructed by the French as a present for the King. With its sandy beaches it is the perfect place for swimming, scuba diving or just for taking a sunbath. Take a boat to visit one of the many island nearby. Hotels and restaurants serve fresh seafood.
(230 km from Phnom Penh)
The only deep-sea port in Cambodia is in Sihanoukville. The town was constructed by the French as a present for the King. With its sandy beaches it is the perfect place for swimming, scuba diving or just for taking a sunbath. Take a boat to visit one of the many island nearby. Hotels and restaurants serve fresh seafood.
KAMPOT-KEP
(155 km from Phnom Penh)
This pleasant town is the base for some very interesting excursions to some unexplored caves. The Elephant Mountains offer beautiful rainforest and an amazing view over the Gulf of Thailand. Kep, located 30 km from Kampot with its sandy beaches is a favorite holiday spot for the Khmers.
(155 km from Phnom Penh)
This pleasant town is the base for some very interesting excursions to some unexplored caves. The Elephant Mountains offer beautiful rainforest and an amazing view over the Gulf of Thailand. Kep, located 30 km from Kampot with its sandy beaches is a favorite holiday spot for the Khmers.
PHNOM DA & ANGKOR BOREI
(79 km from Phnom Penh)
The temple of Phnom Da (mid 6th century) was the last religious center of the Kingdom of Funan (Baphuon). Another very interesting temple just beside Phnom Da is Asram Maharosei an Indian-style laterite temple. There is a museum in Angkor Borei, showing objects of the Baphuon period. To get there, the visitors enjoy a boat ride along an old water channel from the 6th century.
(79 km from Phnom Penh)
The temple of Phnom Da (mid 6th century) was the last religious center of the Kingdom of Funan (Baphuon). Another very interesting temple just beside Phnom Da is Asram Maharosei an Indian-style laterite temple. There is a museum in Angkor Borei, showing objects of the Baphuon period. To get there, the visitors enjoy a boat ride along an old water channel from the 6th century.
KOMPONG CHAM
(123 km from Phnom Penh)
The city Kompong Cham is the second largest in Cambodia. The city has a warm French colonial atmosphere. This is why Kompong Cham was once called "The city of gardens". Visit the port and some wats such as Wat Nokhor from the 13th century
(123 km from Phnom Penh)
The city Kompong Cham is the second largest in Cambodia. The city has a warm French colonial atmosphere. This is why Kompong Cham was once called "The city of gardens". Visit the port and some wats such as Wat Nokhor from the 13th century
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