Trang An
01:32 PM on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Next stop after Hoa Lu is Trang An which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wee took a small sampan and toured around the place. I must admit that the place is really beautiful.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:19 AM on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Next stop was Hoa Lu Ancient Capital where we visited the temple.
Back at Hanoi
06:56 AM on Wednesday 04 December 2024
The view from the hotel at Hanoi during breakfast.
Fansipan Mountain
07:47 AM on Tuesday 03 December 2024
Today we went to the Fansipan Mountain where the view was absolutely breath taking. The cable car ride up to the mountain was a bit scary as we are afraid of heights but the view is amazing but very cold. You are literally above the clouds.
Back to the hotel
12:48 PM on Monday 02 December 2024
After Moana, we went back to the hotel. The hotel was quite nice with a wonderful view of the town.
Moana
10:58 AM on Monday 02 December 2024
Next stop is Moana, a place where you get a really nice view of the surrounding area.
Cat Cat Village
08:32 AM on Monday 02 December 2024
The first stop of the day was Cat Cat Village which showcases the Hmong people. Pauline took the opportunity to dress up and take pictures.
Train to Sa Pa
09:26 PM on Sunday 01 December 2024
We took a train to Sa Pa. I must admit I like sleeper trains :-) You get on the train, you take a nap and you wake up at your destination. Such as stressless way to travel.
Temple of Literature
03:30 PM on Sunday 01 December 2024
Next stop was the Temple of Literature which was build a long time ago by one of the kings who took a serious perspective to education. The template was centered on the teaching of Confucius and we were lucky to see a lot bunch of students coming here to pray prior to their major exams. Our guide te ...