destination
VIETNAM
PU LUONG, THANH HÓA PROVINCE
A landscape in motion, alive with the rhythm of the rice. Nestled, almost a little secret, in the province filled Hoa Binh we take you on a tour of the Pu Luong rice fields. A little haven of peace, this rice field is sheltered in a nature reserve. Here, nature reigns supreme, charming us for an off-the-beaten-track experience.
A MEMORABLE PLACE FOR TREKKING ENTHUSIASTS
It’s up to you whether you choose to walk or cycle, and along the way you’ll come across villages typical of the Muong and Thai ethnic groups, where you’ll have some unforgettable encounters. If you are lucky, you might even spot a troop of Delacour’s Langur, a species of monkey that is particularly present in this region.
A few days away from it all, to reconnect with nature.
PU LUONG PROVINCE RICE FIELD - THANH HÓA
vietnam and its rice paddies
destination vietnam
the most famous
SAPA
The famous, impressive rice fields of Sapa offer a unique experience in the immensity of the terraces and encounters with the local ethnic groups.
The most authentic
HOANG SU PHI
According to legend, these 1,000 hectares of terraces, set between the 4 villages, have existed for 400 years.
The most photogenic
MU CANG CHAI
To get there, you have to take the photographers’ road, which lives up to its name: its valley is an astonishing panorama inspiration, amphitheatre-shaped rice fields covering the mountains.
PU LUONG PROVINCE RICE FIELD - THANH HÓA
PU LUONG PROVINCE RICE FIELD - THANH HÓA
step 2:
HANOI OLD QUARTER
Hanoi has an aura that is unique in the world. From the peaceful shores of lake Hoàn Kiếm to Phung Hung Street where the train passes, via the famous districts of the 36 guilds of the old city, Hanoi is an adventure. Intoxicating, intense and unique.
Are you ready to experience the euphoric soul of Hanoi?
step 3:
NINH BINH
Ninh Bình by bike. the “terrestrialHalong Bay”, has nothing to be ashamed of in relation to its namesake, with its rice fields, caves and mountains, and it’s easy to see why it’s been the setting for so many films. Ninh Bình by bike. is full of secret, unspoilt spots, and for us it’s a truly enchanted experience.
We recommend exploring the outskirts of Ninh Bình by bike.. The scenery unfolds on an unforgettable ride. Between two paths, temples and small picturesque villages, the river Ngo Dong is always in the background, accompanied by immense islets and rice fields that litter your path.
imperial visit
Once the capital of the ancient kingdom, Hoa Lu is a city of ancient temples dating back thousands of years. For the more adventurous, the Hang Mua peak and its 500 steps await you. At the top is the reward: a breathtaking view of the entire bay. According to legend, the Thai Vi Temple was built on Mua Mountain by a king of the Tran Dynasty who regularly came there to watch performances of dancing and singing, hence the name “Dancing Cave”. For even more magic on this excursion, we advise you to take a boat for a cruise on almost royal waters, just a few kilometres away.
Hoa Lu
Ninh Bình, Vietnam
step 4:
HALONG BAY, QUẢNG NINH PROVINCE
Iconic backdrops, the bay ofHa long is formed by the inimitable limestone islands. Large and vast, the bay appears limitless. For a breathtaking show, we recommend sleeping aboard a junk, a traditional Vietnamese boat.
1,600 karsts and islets make up this spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. There are 989 islands among them, named according to their shape: can you recognise Voi island in the shape of an elephant, Ga Choi islet in the shape of a rooster or the monkey-shaped islet Khi?
ISLANDS AND LEGENDS
The bay ofHa long means “descent of the dragon”. According to legend, the emperor sent a mother-dragon with her babies to protect Vietnam. This family of dragons spat jewels (pearls and jade) into Ha Long Bay, which were suddenly and victoriously transformed by magic into islands and islets in front of the invaders’ ships. The mother dragon descended to Hạ Long, and her babies to Tu Long Bay “little dragons having fun in the sea”.
ha long bay
Province of Quảng Ninh
khi island
