(TITC) - The Australian Newspapebelieves that international tourists can feel the two most wonderful things in Vietnam, which are tranquillity and urban energy.
According to Australian News, travellers should add these places in Vietnam to their pocket of bliss.
Ninh Binh - Feel the peace and quiet
Fog hangs over the top floor of Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh Province, south of the capital Ha Noi. Here, visitors can easily feel the peace and quiet. This enormous pagoda complex stretches at the foot of the mountain of the picturesque Bai Dinh.
Bai Dinh Pagoda (Photo: TITC)
In the article, the pagoda was described as lamps cast light on the wooden-floored hallway, opening onto a beautifully manicured garden. Majestic Arhat statues carved from stone by villagers line the walkway.
When going from one sacred room to another, visitors can feel that Vietnam is a familiar and friendly travel destination but feels like entering a world far different from everyday life in Australia, stated The Australian.
In particular, experience boating in Trang An, an area famous for its beautiful caves.
The boat driver wears a traditional conical hat made of palm leaves, rowing down the river through rice fields and villages. The only sound that breaks the silence here is the sound of water dripping from the oars.
Ninh Binh (Photo: Collection)
Ha Noi - the heaves with sounds, smells and colours
The experience in Ninh Binh is completely opposite to Ha Noi - a place with sounds, smells and colours.
Ha Noi Opera House (Photo: TITC)
While in Ha Noi, don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Bun cha Huong Lien, a family-run restaurant made famous for hosting then US president Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain in 2016 for the late celebrity chef’s TV show Parts Unknown.
The three-story restaurant serves bun cha, which includes meatballs and smoke-grilled pork belly served with vermicelli noodles and fish sauce-based broth. Diners sit on plastic chairs around stainless steel tables.
InterContinental Ha Noi is the choice of accommodation here. The hotel located in the centre of the capital, overlooks the vibrant and bustling West Lake. Sip a cup of Vietnamese coffee mixed with sweet condensed milk, and admire the surrounding scenery.
Go around Ha Noi Old Quarter and experience the streets here on the second day. The Australian is impressed with Opera House architecture and performances at the Puppet Theatre. In particular, the street vendors always have everything available for sale - from food to works of art.
And certainly, Giang coffee really cannot be missed in the journey to discover Vietnamese cuisine. According to The Australian, the sweet and fluffy taste of condensed milk whipped with egg yolks makes every visitor fall in love.
Explore Pearl Island Phu Quoc
The pearl island of Phu Quoc especially impresses visitors with its pristine white sand beaches and tropical jungle, most of which are National Park. Seafood is the focus of Phu Quoc cuisine. Colourful fishing boats in bright green, blue and red bob in the sea.
Another impressive feature of Phu Quoc is the 30-minute elevated cable car ride to Sun World theme park on Hon Thom island that offers some of the best views of the entire special trip.
Phu Quoc (Photo: Collection)
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