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YEN BAI - the province with a great potential | Northern Vietnam
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YEN BAI – the province with a great potential. The rice terraces in Yen Bai. Yen Bai is agriculturally based province with a great potential. Shares the borders with six provinces: Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Son La, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang. The province is inhabited by approximately 750 200 people. Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai pass the Yen Bai town. Yen Bai province is visited mainly by Vietnamese tourists. History of Yen Bai is known for its French colonization. Od Nguyen Anh Tuan. The large Thac Ba lake ...
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Accommodation in Vietnam > Where to find > Prices | Northern Vietnam
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Accommodation in northern Vietnam. Nha Nghi (Hostel) dominates in Vietnam (photo Nha Nghi, Tay Ho, Hanoi. Licensed under CC BY 2.0. Vietnam has a wide range of accommodation in the big cities. This offer continues to grow, new hotels were built and the new tourist centers were created. A lot of hostels, hotels, guesthouses (Nha Nghi). Have a standard quality with a good range of services. In big cities and beach centres, it is also a good range of luxury hotels. It does not seem they offer something....
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HA LONG BAY - No. 1 tourist attraction | Northern Vietnam
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HA LONG BAY – No. 1 tourist attraction. Sunset in Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay is one of the most visited places in Vietnam and in the world. The name Ha Long. Means where the dragon plunges into the sea. According to legend the islands were formed by a dragon who flew over this area and using his tail carved each valley with his tail. Then he plunged into the sea and the valleys were flooded with seawater. Many visitors come to take a 2-3 day cruise. Tens to hundreds of cruise ships offer tours in the bay.
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CAO BANG - area of historical significance | Northern Vietnam
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CAO BANG – area of historical significance. Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang province. Cao Bang is one of the least populated provinces in nothern Vietnam. With its capital of the same name borders China on the east of northern Vietnam. There are approximately 550,000 inhabitants in this province. A lot of people are from the ethnic groups such as Tay, Nung, Dao and Hmong. Practically the entire province of Cao Bang is dotted with hills and villages. Cao Bang town was damaged. For example Pac Bo village.
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SON LA - very large northwest province | Northern Vietnam
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SON LA – very large northwest province. Da river (Black river) – Son La province. The fifth largest province in the country with not many visitors and tourists. Is a good place to stop if you are coming down from Dien Bien to Moc Chau. Or vice versa. You will not find too many tourists and historic sites. Up to 80% of the natural environment is covered by mountains. A lot of people of different ethnic groups. On a motorcycle you can go to the one of the largest dams in Vietnam. The Black River (Sông Đà).
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MAI CHAU – rice paddies and ethnic cultures | Northern Vietnam
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MAI CHAU – rice paddies and ethnic cultures. The green mountain scenery, rice fields in the valley and distinctive cultures. And its surroundings is located in Hoa Binh province. About 150 kilometers west of Hanoi. It lies only 150 m above sea level. Mai Chau attracts many visitors each year. Mai Chau district has about 50,000 inhabitants, including seven ethnic minority groups. The White Thai, Hmong, Zao, Muong, Tay, Hoa a Viet. Almost all local people offer accommodation in wooden stilt houses. The cit...
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SAPA - fascinating scenery, Hmongs and tourists | Northern Vietnam
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SAPA – fascinating scenery, Hmongs and tourists. On the way to the Hau Thao village – Sapa. Sapa – ethnic minorities, mountains, nature, Hmongs and tourists. Approximately 140,000 inhabitants live in this area. The first people to inhabit the city are largely unknown. In the whole valley they left hundreds of petroglyphs. Mostly formed from circular lines. The experts believe that they date from the 15th century. People of the ethnic minority Hmong and Dao. 3,143 m, Hoang Lien National Park. The cable ca...
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MONEY IN VIETNAM > Where to change > ATM 💰 | Northern Vietnam
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Money in Vietnam Where to change ATM 💰. Vietnamese dong is official currency in Vietnam, but you can also pay with US dollars. Vietnamese dong is official currency in Vietnam. Vietnamese dong exchange been oscillating around 1.00 USD = 22 600 VND. Types of paper money (coins are not used):. 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000, 50 000, 100 000, 200 000, 500 000. Another option is to pay with US dollars (this option is illegal officially). US dollars are not also accepted at some retail outlets.
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BAC HA - Flower Hmongs and markets | Northern Vietnam
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BAC HA – Flower Hmongs and markets. Flower Hmong ethnic minority on Market in Bac Ha (Photo Flower Hmong people. Licenced under CC BY 2.0. Colorful market of the Flower Hmong people in symphony of the colors. Is a town in the Lao Cai province, and many tourists from Sapa and Hanoi come here to visit the big Sunday market of the Flower Hmong people. Many tourists come only on Sunday – to visit the Bac Ha market. The village at the Bac Ha town. Bac Ha is mainly a business city of the ethnic minority groups.
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