Lung Van( Hoa Binh - Vietnam ) - Land of legends

Who has ever discovered headline rolling ridges of land northwest will probably impressed with Lung Van - where capital is like the roof of the Muong Bi.

Located downtown Hoa Binh 40km , Lung Van( Tan Lac district ) is one of four major cultural cradle and the most ancient Muong in Hoa Binh . With beautiful natural scenery , spectacular and unique culture , Lung Van is a destination for many enthusiasts move . Hailed as " the roof of Muong Bi " , because it is the land of Muong people, which also contains many stories went on to myths .

Lung Van - Hoa Binh - Vietnam

Lung Van of the majestic mountains looming in the clouds, with the footpaths but extremely steep and rugged ... Because of the natural conditions and terrain , where there has been a destination for some groups and off-road to avoid the noisy city to find their own moment to experience nature in a quiet space .

Located at an altitude of 1200m above the sea level , where year-round cloud cover should also be called the Thung May. Valley surrounded by Trau mountains , Po mountain ,Tien Mountain, cool climate , the average temperature is about 20 to 23.3 º C. The name Lung Van quite unfamiliar to many people . Partly because it is located deep roads Hoa Binh- Moc Chau Van, Lung street to the extremely rugged with long mountain (13km). So , understandably few people know about Van Lung .


According to the legend recorded in "ang mo" " Born land , Born water " of the Muong people long ago , no one could remember , between the rugged mountains, there was a deluge . It suddenly struck down in a stormy rainy night . The water has washed away all rolled foreclosure homes , cattle , humans and the mountains . Amid scattered it with cling couple was on a raft . Specifically, sinking raft floating in the waves all day to the other until caught in a giant tree named Bi , roots spread through " nine rivers , ten mountains " that attacks the Deluge can not be uprooted there . When the deluge receded , the couple does not know it 's his home country where to return . By following deluge , back ground as chaos , everything was washed away or torn .

Do not know where to go, they stay under the tree Bi , have children , land cleared for agriculture , plow hoe terraced hillside , making longer water , tame animals as pets . It is today the Muong Bi - a large and rich Village in 4 Villages  Bi - Vang - Thang - Dong of Muong Hoa Binh . The name Lung Van , perhaps derived from the characteristics of a valley with high mountains.

Past , Lung Van aka Muong Cham. According to the people here , the word Cham (slow)is not fast , slow in the usual sense . It did not mean anything to show . Just know that Muong legend created in the cloud is a sad story of an escape of a poor family and is recorded in the memory of an old people as a life legends connected life .


Legend is in Muong - Hoa Binh , Muong Cham is the youngest village, is in deep terrain , farthest . It is the result of a fleeing civilians . Along with the myths , along with beautiful scenery that many people have uttered astonishing when set foot on this land is a peaceful life as the first pick from . Life in the valley on the shimmering like a real fairy tale . As for the people , " this is really a fairyland.

Despite the flow of time , in Lung Van,  Muong culture is preserved quite intact, from the sloping floor roof of faith tortoise turtle symbolizes solidity to the Muong woman 's skirt . The traditional dress is mostly black, the skirt decorated with striking patterned brocade . Today, the labor to fit , but skirts are shorter lines in the delicate decoration is stored .

Cultural festival Muong Bi is one of the cultural life of the community are numerous citizens and interested visitors . Each festival is a picture of social reality reflects ancient Muong , as typical Na Mu, Make Fire , Down on the farm , Wash rice leaves , especially the two major festivals : Opening summer , new rice .

With the available potential , Lung Van is currently a tourist attraction . Lung Van to the most beautiful time in April after the annual festival , which is at best cloudy cover . May began the evening and early the next morning to fading , until noon the sky really.

At Lung Van in your Vietnam tours, visitors can visit and stay overnight in a stilt house of Muong , and do the daily work with people or participate in the cultural life of the community ... In Lung Van has a unique market , located in the town center , meeting once a week on the 3rd day , visitors can come here to learn the colors of the Muong ethnic culture . Guests will not forget exploring spring time , climbing Tien mountain ... / .

Explore Ran Trao travel - Khanh Hoa

Ran Trao

With significant conservation of fisheries resources and coral reefs and the environment, 2001, The marine protected reef ecosystem Movement of Van Hung Commune of Van Ninh district was established under the sponsorship of the Center for Conservation Marine and Community Development.

This special reserve is this model with communities to protect, manage to combine eco-tourism spot. In recent years, this model has contributed to improving the quality of life of people in the area, and also significantly improves the problem of marine ecological environment.

Marine protected areas Ran Trao from Nha Trang city about 60km to the north, MPA  Ran Trao between sparse residential area in the village " Xuan Tu 1 ", Van Hung commune, district Van Ninh, a position distinct from the noise of the modern town. Villages along the road leading to the sea, you'll easily see the Tourist Information Centre Community Ecology Van Hung.

This is the place to welcome guests to visit Ran Trao and returned to the village for dinner with the full flavor of the sea. Visitors can travel by boat or along center of the boat fishermen in the area, go to Ran Trao time only takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Ran Trao in Van Phong bay area, with a total area of 98 hectares, including the core zone and buffer zone 71ha 27ha, including lobsters, mussels, coral....

Sitting on a boat, visitors can tour the area with the naked eye or boat on the farm had to learn the life of fishermen. After the tour, take pictures on the beach, guests will be taken to protect Ran Trao, meetings with the workers to be protected better understanding of this protected area. This is a very interesting point for Vietnam tours.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong - head protection Ran Trao MPA - Van Ninh said : " At this visit have what attractive Ran Trao? - Visiting, I'll take them to visit the Reef, watch the lobster farm, mussel farming. "

Besides sightseeing activities, visit the natural ecosystem, Ran Trao also attracts tourists by tourism model community, home stay. Here, the family meets the criteria in clean, hygienic are involved in tourism business. Apart from catering activities at home, guests staying overnight in the population have to pay 100,000 VND / person / night. In the space of marine freshness, was sitting under the thatched roof huts surrounded by paintings and coconut trees of the sea village, visitors will easily soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside and enjoy vacation and thus become more interesting and poetic.

We can say, MPA combined with ecotourism Ran Trao has opened economic opportunities while protecting natural resources. Most conspicuous is from the protected area was established to date, no local status people illegally mining coral, the number of marine species in the area has increased, the coral Ran Trao also be strong revival, attracting tourist attraction of domestic and foreign. However, the condition is limited so reserve Ran Trao ecotourism Movement is not currently known. Therefore, in the future, and the local tourism industry needs more investment to improve, the conditions and quality of services in Ran Trao, this resort aims to meet the growing demand high of visitors and become familiar destination, tourist attraction of domestic and foreign.

Bai Tu Long Bay: The appeal of space

Quan Lan Island - Vietnam travel blog

Amid Hanoi's crowded, noisy of everyday life, people need to have a space for you to be immersed in the sea, the clouds, the wind sun ... Today, there are fun attractions, whether artificial or natural, are also under development yourself that. Coming to Van Don (Quang Ninh)'ll probably want to get pleasure playing at Quan Lan Island, Island Gold Card, Cong Tay Island, visiting around Bai Tu Long Bay - where visitors have rated beauty mesmerizing.
 
Bai Tu Long Bay include hundreds of islands. Ancient legend recounts were associated with long-standing culture of Vietnam. Bai Tu Long Bay with Halong was elevated to become one of the natural wonders of the world. The hallmark of Ha Long culture from thousands of years ago and quite completely original preserved. That's the beauty of a pristine wild island, the beautiful islands and sandy beaches.
 Go to Bai Tu Long Bay in any season are also beauty, unique appeal. As a large bay with many islands, small, immersed in the vastness of space and the world's - appears to be a blue color is the opportunity to unleash your visitors to enjoy and explore. At this point, we can have fun scenic rivers, frolic with sea waves, eat seafood and resort ... In particular, where there are many small islands are inhabited, have created a space for tourists close relatives arriving. With the eco stretches on an area of ​​100ha, 10km on the coast is built on the basis of a harmonious combination of traditional architecture with stylish oriental modern west.
 
The little big fishing boat, the boats, passenger ships lined up near the Gulf Coast, sometimes some people's boats fishing the surf through river. Many visitors want to learn about the lives of the islanders, the fishing will be arriving here to expand sight! The summer afternoon stroll along the beach with white sand, with vast spaces of sea and clouds generally a blue color, always make visitors feel relaxed. Sitting on a boat to go out of the island, in the caves and scenic surroundings as well as a hobby does not seem to be lacking when it comes to this place. It is always interesting destination for tourists in the summer!

Unique cultural tourism Hoa Binh - Vietnam tourism news

As the cradle of ancient Muong, Hoa Binh land known for many unique culture, which gathered nearly 200 historical sites and scenic spots, including 64 sites were ranked provincial and countries. Along with more than 50 villages tourism - cultural, are the place to be appreciated for potential tourism development community.This is advantageous for Peace Cultural tourism attracts tourists from everywhere - Save Mr. Huy Linh, deputy director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism share of the tourism potential of the existing Hoa Binh.

Go with Hoa Binh, visitors will have the exciting experience of lifestyle, the friendly and rustic life of the indigenous people. Hoa Binh attracts tourists by the gentleness of its people. Along with the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, Mong... coexist, harmony creates a rich and unique culture of values​. It's own feature of the tourism industry is looking forward to Hoa Binh investment is also plausible orientation has been emphasized in Resolution No. 11/NQ-TU of tourism development in Hoa Binh period 2007-2010 and orientations to 2015 : tourism development should be linked with the preservation, conservation and enhancement of the cultural and ethnic characteristics of the local culture.

Cultural values are hidden in the customs, practices and festivals. The festival culture deeply imbued such as festival Khai Ha Muong Khai Bi ( Tan Lac ), Tien Pagoda Festival ( Lac Thuy ), Hang Pagoda Festival ( Yen Thuy ), new rice celebration of ethnic Muong, Cap Sac of Dao ethnic... held regularly every year to pray for good weather, wind, air, lush crops, towards the source was satisfied visitors who discover passion traditional values. Along with the festival, many cultural relics religion is the preservation and promotion of many forms of collecting relics and antiques in the area, stimulate the tourism product unique musical gong gongs of the Muong. In particular, the cradle of the ancient Vietnamese culture is now in bold in the relic as valuable archaeological Ma cave( Tan Lac ), Gio cave, Cho cave ( Luong Son)... Thanks to promote the cultural values, the Peace increasingly attracting domestic and foreign tourists. Particularly for first 6 months, the province has welcomed around 885,000 tourists, including 150,000 international visitors, 735,000 domestic visitors increased 20 % compared to the same period of 2012.Come Hoa Binh, the tourists who want to experience the life of the indigenous people. Community-based tourism is many tourists especially foreigners favorite choice. With over 50 villages tourism - culture, where it is still kept pristine landscape, the customs and habits of the people has not faded in modern life. The center of the city of Hoa Binh 12 km, the Giang Mo ( Binh Thanh - Cao Phong ) is the ideal destination for many foreign tourists.

Highlights create special attraction for the Giang Mo is the floor sticky Muong, after how many years remain completely original rustic features nearly 100 stilt houses of the Muong retained from the original door to the routine, plumbing, rice mortars, bows, crossbow hunting, terraces and traditional farming methods, festivals, customs Muong ethnic people recreated from real life life.

Further, visitors can go to the Cu ( Tu Ne - Tan Lac ), the Lac village( Chieng Chau - Mai Chau ) and Buoc village( Xam Khoe - Mai Chau )... Community-based tourism is put into operation more than 10 this year, however, has brought practical benefits. From economic development, people have realized that keeping daily life, cultural identity, and that is a factor for the success of community tourism.

Also according to Mr. Huy Linh Luu, Hoa Binh is rated as one of the province has great potential for tourism, however, the province has yet to exploit this strength. To create a unique tourism products to attract visitors to the life of the grant, branches and localities. This fact requires the tourism industry to develop action plans to further promote the unique value of traditional culture.

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