April 17th , 2011 → 8:27 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Tet is the festival which epitomizes the identity of Vietnamese culture. Although the Lunar New Year is observed in all of East Asia influenced by Chinese civilization, each country celebrates it in a way peculiar to that country by making it conform to its psyche and historico-geographical conditions. Many rites, festivities and practices of Vietnamese [...]
Category : Travel Tips
April 15th , 2011 → 10:33 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Vietnam offers lots of places for trekking lovers. Trekking destinations can be found in all the three regions of Vietnam, the North, the Center and the South. The most popular destinations for hiking in Northern Vietnam are Sapa, Mai Chau and the area of Ha Giang and Cao Bang. Sapa may well be called the [...]
Category : FAQs
March 7th , 2011 → 8:26 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Bac Ha is much less developed for tourism than Sapa. It is in an ideal location for off-the-beaten-track treks to visit colourful weekly markets. The Can Cau and Bac Ha markets, in particular, feature local scenes that have been going on every week for generations, where cattle, horses, goats and dogs are bought and sold, [...]
Category : Trekking Tours Reviews
January 31st , 2011 → 10:58 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Trekking North Vietnam is one of the most wanted outdoor travel activities for active travelers who seek for fun, active travel vacations in Northern Vietnam. There are many places for trekking in North-Vietnam such as Mai Chau valley, Pu Luong nature reserve, Tam Dao national park, Cat Ba national park… For those who don’t have [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
January 31st , 2011 → 9:39 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Sapa is located in Lao Cai province, 350 km from Hanoi, close to the border with China. Sapa is home to a great diversity of ethnic minority people. It is likely that, Sapa was first inhabited by highland minorities of H’mong and Dzao group and later came the Tay, Zay, and a small number of [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
January 31st , 2011 → 9:20 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. Most of trekking tours are provided now in the northern Vietnam such as Mai Chau, Ha Giang, Sapa, Cao Bang, Cuc Phuong National Park, Cat Ba island… The trek usually starts in Hanoi. It will be possible for you to book the whole trekking package with a Hanoi local [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
January 31st , 2011 → 5:52 am @ hikingvietnam.com
Sapa may well be called the #1 trekking place in Vietnam. It’s the place where a large number of tourists goes to from Hanoi for some trekking through the beautiful scenery of North Vietnam’s mountains. While the town itself is not without charm, most people are drawn to the landscape surrounding it – high mountains, [...]
Category : Trekking Tours Reviews
January 31st , 2011 → 3:22 am @ hikingvietnam.com
All of our tours which include a significant element of walking are considered to be treks. These range from extended trips into remote mountainous areas, with a full trek crew and porter support, to short hotel-based holidays involving a series of day-hikes. The following grades should be considered in conjunction with each individual holiday description. [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
January 31st , 2011 → 3:16 am @ hikingvietnam.com
The lure of Vietnam adventures lures countless tourists to the country every year. Amongst the various adventures in Vietnam, the hiking trails in Vietnam see the highest footfall. You have the wooded mountains up north and particularly in Sapa, the ravishing scenery in the Central Highlands of the country, bask in the lush greenery of [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
January 31st , 2011 → 1:14 am @ hikingvietnam.com
Vietnam, a name too long associated with the horrors of war, has finally won its last battle – to capture the imagination of the travelling public. Elegant Hanoi now vies with its dynamic sister, Ho Chi Minh City (still fondly called Saigon by the locals), for the attention of visitors drawn by the eclectic mix [...]
Category : Vietnam Overview
July 20th , 2010 → 9:42 pm @ hikingvietnam.com
Although Sapa is no longer the number one place for those are seeking an off-the-beaten path adventure holiday in Vietnam, it still remains one of the most popular travel destination. The fresh weather in summer, the rich culture of diverse ethnic groups, the beautiful scenery of terraced rice fields make this destination a favorite place [...]
Category : Trekking in Vietnam
November 7th , 2009 → 3:07 am @ hikingvietnam.com
Vietnam covers a substantial latitudinal range, with temperatures varying depending on the elevation and geographical situation of each region. Distinct wet and dry periods occur across the year, though rain continues to fall year-round. Southern Vietnam is the hottest region. When planning a visit to the south, it is best to arrive during the less [...]
Category : Weather & Climate
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