The Thang Long Imperial Citadel - UNESCO Heritage in Hanoi

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel - UNESCO Heritage in Hanoi

Go Asia Travel - The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. It was constructed on the remains of a Chinese fortress dating from the 7th century, on drained land reclaimed from the Red River Delta in Hanoi. It was the centre of regional political power for almost 13 centuries without interruption. The Imperial Citadel buildings and the remains in the 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Site reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads between influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south.


The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi, located in the heart of the capital city of Vietnam, is the most essential, central and best preserved section of the former Thang Long imperial citadel. It is in this central axis of the Forbidden City that power resided for thirteen centuries. This is where the political leader lived and ruled, whether this was the emperor in the pre-Nguyen dynasties, the Viceroy under the Nguyen dynasty, the high-ranking Indochinese military officers under the French, or Vietnamese leaders during the Vietnam War. The attributes of the nominated property bear a unique witness to the three key features that give it Outstanding Universal Value: longevity, continuity as a seat of power, and the presence of a layered record of vestiges, which includes both underground archaeological remains and above ground architecture, planning and decorative arts. This cultural layering reflects the high level of cultural diversity in this part of the world and the interchange of human values flowing from East Asia, other parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia and fusing in the heart of the Red River delta to form a rich and distinctive culture.
Many events of global importance, including the development of independent states and forms of government in the Asian region, the impact of colonialism and struggles for national independence, have had an impact on the site and can be read in the landscape.

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Discover the world’s longest cave - Phong Nha Cave

Discover the world’s longest cave  - Phong Nha Cave

Go Asia Travel – Phong Nha Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, which is regarded as the world’s longest cave, is becoming a fascinating attraction for local and foreign tourists alike.

Discovered in 2005 and only opened to tourists last year, the cave is reported to be more attractive than Phong Nha or Tien Son caves.

According to the British Cave Research Association, Phong Nha Cave lies on a complex area of Limestone Mountains at a height of 191 meters and is surrounded by the primeval forest of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

The cave is striking with its length of 31.4 kilometers and splendid geological tectonics which are large and diverse. Stalactites in the cave are very beautiful and the maximum height of the cave is 100 meters.

To serve tourists, local investors have completed a 4 km path from the mountain foot to the cave. Tourists can walk or take an electronic car then descend 524 stone steps to enter the cave and witness the magnificence of the stalactites polls with a diameter of about 3-4 meters. They are real masterpieces of nature.

Go Asia Travel in Hanoi Vietnam are offering a chance to see this wonderful natural attraction.

The four-star Saigon-Quang Binh Hotel also offers tours to Phong Nha Cave for tourists in Quang Binh.

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Hoi An Ancient Town at night - Go Asia Travel

Go Asia Travel - Much has been written about the peaceful, ancient town of Hoi An. For those wanting to learn about it, they can easily find a sea of relevant information and images on the web. Hoi an Tours

However, local and international tourists have kept flocking to the town in droves since UNESCO recognized it as a world cultural heritage site in 2000. Hoi An is a completely different world for both local and international visitors.

motorcycles on the Vietnamese road will certainly feel at peace and relaxed when they step into the streets of central Hoi An at night. The town turns busier and livelier in the nighttime as visitors go for a stroll around town.

What’s most striking at night is the bright light beamed out by the silk lanterns of diverse colors hung on the façades or doorways of the wooden houses, stores or restaurants topped with moss-covered roof tiles.

Tourists on the bicycle or cyclo wheels are common sights at night as motorcycles are off-limits to the center of the culturally rich town.

Hungry souls can look for some cozy restaurants where they should taste some tasty local delicacies like Cao Lau and Wonton in addition to Western foods. Cao Lau is a spicy rice noodle soup served with pork, fresh herbs and veggies while Wonton originating in China is a delicacy made from rice flour and filled with pork, shrimp, egg and spices. Or they should have a round of drinks there, looking at people going up and down the street.

Hoi An is also particular in a sense that it is home to numerous tailors who offer made-to-measure suits and dresses.

The country has undergone a lot of changes in the past decade but Hoi An has remained untouched and successfully preserved its traditional features as a harbor town that used to be an important trading center of the nation where merchant ships from Japan, China, the Netherlands, India and Spain visited in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Things to do in Sapa - Go Asia Travel Vietnam

Things to do and what to see in SAPA

Trekking in Sapa
Most hotels offer trekking all throughout Sapa's surrounding hills and valleys. Overnight stays are usually spent drinking and eating with the locals — a great chance to brush up on the local lingo over gecko wine. There are one-day trips out to Lao Chai, Ta Van and the Silver Waterfall

Climbing Fansipan in Sapa
Fansipan is Vietnam's tallest mountain and more than a few tackle its summit. Most agents offer two and three day treks although if you took a private tour you could spread it out. Accommodation is in tents or bamboo huts at just over 2,200 metres. At 3,143 metres, it is below the lie of winter

Waterfalls in Sapa
If you've already scheduled a trek elsewhere, there's no need to squeeze this into your itinerary. But if you've got an idle day on your hands, the weather is fair, and you're up for an excursion, this is an easy and very worthwhile option. There's no real consensus on what to call the falls

Ban Ho village trek and hot springs in Sapa
A popular trekking and homestay option starts in Sapa and goes 25 km to the Tay village of Ban Ho, where stilt house homestays are available. The road hugs the side of the mountain with unobstructed views of the valleys and mountains to the south, with some truly jaw-dropping outlooks onto the

Markets in Sapa
The local markets in the region are unlike anything you're likely to have seen elsewhere in Vietnam. These aren't town and city markets with meat and veggies for sale — these are genuine country markets, with livestock trading and, myriad handcrafte Minorities living high in the hills walk

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Do charity in Mu Cang Chai Yen Bai - Vietnam Charity Tours

Tour overview:

Our charity tour starts from Hanoi, then pass by to the Red River, where we experience daily life of villagers on lower land. Spend 3 days to Mu Cang Chai with the poorest families, orphans, children who cannot go to school because of lacking time and money. They have to struggle with their life by helping their parents to do housework. We give them foods, clothes, studying equipments.   

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Tour outline:

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D, WP)

Day 2: Hanoi – Nghia Lo town (B, L, D)

Day 3: Nghia Lo – Do charity in Mu Cang Chai (B, L, D)

Day 4: Nghia Lo – Hanoi and departure (B, L)

Tour itinerary:

Day 1:  Hanoi arrival (D)

Welcome you at airport, we transfer you to hotel in Hanoi, have dinner in local restaurant and enjoy Water Puppet Show. You overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2:  Hanoi – Nghia Lo (B, L, D)

Start a long drive to Nghia Lo, on the way have chance to watch the countryside picture. We have lunch on the way and keep going to Nghia Lo town. We will stay overnight in Nghia Lo town.

Day 3:  Nghia Lo – Do charity in Mu Cang Chai (B, L, D)

We will pass many villages of ethnic people and amazing terrace paddy, surely this area will give so beautiful photos collection about northwest of Vietnam. We reach the top of the pass of Khau Pha, then Mu Cang Chai. We work with local authorities to know exactly how many families need strong supports. A part from clothes, medicine, books, pens, backpacks, we donate them in cash as scholarship for the hardest pupils. We go to visit those families, give them support, advises and encouragement. Lunch is served on the way and goes back to Nghia Lo for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Nghia Lo – Hanoi and departure (B, L)

Following the old route, we come back to Hanoi, relax and prepare for going to airport

Tour included

-      Hotel with sharing twin or double room with daily breakfast

-      Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary

-      Experienced English-speaking guides acted as interpreter  

-      Entry fees for all visits as mentioned in itinerary

-      Meals as indicated in itinerary

Tour excluded

     -  International and domestic flights

     -  Visas & visa fee, travel insurance, tips & gratuities

     -  Personal expenditure like shopping, drink, laundry, phone

Trip note

Accommodation and foods: We aim to do charity, so staying in 2 or 3 star hotel in Hanoi is the best solution that makes you feel healthy and comfortable or even safe. You will enjoy the absolute local foods cooked by local people with hygiene and quality. When you are in Nghia Lo, hotel provided is just 2 star hotel on basis.

What to bring: You had better take sun cream, hiking boots, bottled water, and comfortable clothes. GAT travel’s staff will wrap all necessary charity offerings in to a box together with your offerings. We make sure all of this hand directly to poor children, cash donation should be handling to poor family, you will do that directly

Guide acted as interpreter: Our guide will help you with Vietnamese-English/French or reverse conversations with our staff’s support to pre-contact to local government and authority under the name of our company

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