Asean Travel And Tours

As spring unfolds, Hà Giang transforms into a tapestry of colours, with radiant peach, pear and plum blossoms painting the landscape. The ethnic villages, rich in cultural identity, come alive with exciting festivals early in the year. Hà Giang has emerged as an enchanting spring destination brimming with vibrant activities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of local villages, revel in the beauty of peach and plum blossoms, and partake in lively festivals celebrating the region's diverse ethnic cultures nestled in the mountains. As spring unfolds, Hà Giang transforms into a tapestry of colours, with radiant peach, pear and plum blossoms painting the landscape. The ethnic villages, rich in cultural identity, come alive with exciting festivals early in the year. Here are five must-visit villages that promise unforgettable experiences: 1. Lao Xa Village Nestled in Sủng Là Commune, Đồng Văn District, Lao Xa Village is a hidden gem located about 6km from the commune's cen...

Vietnamese cuisine has emerged as a major draw for international tourists and a big competitive advantage for the country's tourism industry. "Cuisine is the quickest way to understand a destination's culture," Harvey Koi, a tourist from Dubai says. He first visited Vietnam in 2017, exploring Ho Chi Minh City, where he was captivated by the rich culinary diversity, he says. His craving for Vietnamese dishes brought him back in 2022, and since then he has returned annually to Hanoi and HCMC, spending a month each time exploring markets and savoring local foods. He creates food content, offering recommendations for foreign tourists about where to explore cuisine in the two cities. Like him, many international visitors prioritize culinary experiences alongside sightseeing and cultural exploration. "If you ask 10 foreign customers, nine say they love Vietnamese cuisine after experiencing a food tour," Nguyen Huy Hoang, CEO of travel platform Klook Vietnam, says....

Malaysian passports. Photo courtesy of the official portal of the Sarawak government Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei hold the most powerful passports in Southeast Asia in the latest ranking released by British global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. With visa-free access to 195 countries and territories, Singapore holds its title of having the most powerful passport in the world and Southeast Asia, according to the Henley Global Mobility Report. Malaysia ranked second in the region with visa-free entry to 183 destinations, followed by Brunei with 166 destinations. Timor-Leste ranked fourth with visa-free access to 97 destinations. Thailand, whose economy heavily depends on tourism, came in fifth in the region with its passport holders having access to 82 destinations without a visa. Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, ranked sixth with access to 76 destinations without a visa. Filipino passport holders can access 67 countries globally without a vis...

The trip is on 26 March 2024, and bookings open on 25 February 2024 via D-Ticket mobile application or at SRT stations across Thailand. Bangkok, 24 February 2024 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is organising a special excursion train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with steam locomotive to celebrate its 127th anniversary on 26 March 2024. Travellers will get a chance to ride on a Pacific steam locomotive, numbers 824 and 850, from the World War II era. The special steam train ride will leave from Hua Lamphong. Train No. 901/902 will depart the station at 08.10 Hrs. and will arrive in Ayutthaya at 10.20 Hrs. Passengers will have six hours to tour the ancient capital, before the train leaves for Bangkok at 16.40 Hrs. and arrive in Bangkok at 18.50 Hrs. The train will stop at Sam Sen, Bang Sue, Don Mueang, and Rangsit stations, so passengers can board or disembark at any of these stations. Bookings open on 25 February 2024, from 08.30 Hrs. onwards via D-Ticket mobile application and websi...

From mid-May, the terraced fields in Bát Xát are flooded ready for the harvest and as people in the northern highlands only cultivate one rice crop a year the rainy season is a totally unique and only fleeting experience, not to be missed Bát Xát District’s terraced rice fields seen in the rainy season. - Photo toquoc.vn Lâm Giang If tourists are looking for a tourist destination that is both majestic, with mountains and hills, while still romantic, with trees and flowers, Bát Xát District is a place worth visiting. Not flowing along straight lines like the rice fields in the delta, the terraced fields in Bát Xát District, Lào Cai Province are like rounded stairs leading up to the sky, creating a truly beautiful landscape. From mid-May the terraced fields in Bát Xát are brought alive in the rainy season. People in the northern highlands only cultivate one rice crop a year, so this is a unique time, colourful and beautiful. The surface of the field is flooded layer by layer, reflecting ...

High-rise buildings along the coast of Da Nang City in central Vietnam. Photo by Kim LienDa Nang ranked second in a list of Asia's five cheapest destinations to retire for foreigners with a monthly average cost of living for expats of US$867, according to a recent report. Thailand's Chiang Mai topped the list with the average cost of living at $667 a month, according to GOBankingRates, a personal finance publication run by Nasdaq. The Philippines' Cebu ranked third where the monthly average living costs stood at $840, followed by Taiwan's Taipei at $1,268, and Japan'’s Kyoto at $1,565. "Da Nang offers pristine beaches, scenic mountains, a warm climate and modern amenities. With its affordable housing options, excellent healthcare facilities and growing expat community, Da Nang is a no-brainer," the U.S. publication said. Da Nang, home to 1.2 million people, is considered Vietnam's third most important city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In 2018, Pan...

  Street food vendors are seen in the Laos capital of Vientiane. Photo by AFP Nearly 399,000 Vietnamese tourists came to Laos in the first half of this year, the second biggest number of foreign visitors to Laos during the period, according to the Lao Tourism Development Department. A recent report by the department shows that Laos welcomed over 1.67 million international arrivals in the first six months of this year. Topping the contingent is Thailand (over 668,000), followed by Vietnam, China (over 317,000), South Korea (nearly 73,000), and the U.S. (30,455). Tourists from ASEAN countries accounted for the largest number of the visitors to Laos, with nearly 1.1 million, followed by the over 427,000 visitors from other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In the first half of this year, Laos attracted only over 100,000 visitors from Europe, and over 41,000 visitors from the Americas. According to the Lao media, the higher number of foreign visitors can be attributed, in part, to ...

Foreign tourists take a group photo at Southeast Asia's deepest canyon Tu San in Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Ha Giang Department of TourismThe exemption of tourist visas for citizens of all 27 EU member countries would help Vietnamese tourism compete with neighbors like Thailand and Singapore, experts say. "Vietnam should consider waiving visas for all EU citizens to boost its tourism industry and strengthen its ties with the European Union," Martin Koerner, head of tourism working group at Vietnam Business Forum, told VnExpress International. "It will attract more visitors from the EU market, which has a population of over 500 million and a high demand for travel as well as high budget." The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam last week called on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to waive visas for the remaining 20 countries in the 27-member EU. Now only nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland can e...

A group of foreign tourists at Phu Bai International Airport in the central Thua Thien-Hue Province, April, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Vo Thanh A common point among some of the popular tourism destinations I have been to is that the people there are friendly and enthusiastic and offer proper services. Earlier this year I went on my first trip to France. It was late at night when the plane landed in the capital. The first thing I saw was a huge sign saying, "Paris vous aime" (Paris loves you). Throughout the Charles de Gaulle airport were countless such welcoming signs. I traveled with my daughter and we were the only Vietnamese on that flight. When it was our turn to go through immigration, the French customs officer, a young man, smiled, glanced at my passport and said "Xin chao, ban co khoe khong?" meaning "Hello, how are you?" in Vietnamese. We were surprised and uncertain for a moment if the French officer had just greeted us in Vietnamese. He didn't...

This land isn’t only fascinated by the romantic scenery but also attracts visitors by the simple beauty of the indigenous people. Life, though still difficult, but they always cheerful and hospitable.   Myanmar travel isn’t only an excursion at rivers, temples but also can learn about the history, culture and cuisine. This is an opportunity for you to immerse myself in the magical waters of Buddhist.   Yangon, Myanmar’s heart Although power is transferred to the new capital Naypyidaw, Yangon remains the largest city of Myanmar. No shadow of the skyscrapers, the bustling shopping district, Yangon nostalgic with countless temples, lakes, parks … and a number of bars, cafes, housing colonial architecture remaining such as “City Hall”.   Travel to Yangon, Myanmar. You should visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, located between the most sacred area on a quiet hill. In the Shwedagon Pagoda, who also feel like I’m in Penglai.   Visiting Sittwe, capital of Rakhine state Locate...

1. New Zealand Top of the list is New Zealand. This island is covered with lots of forests, mountains and lakes. Located between the ocean and not far from neighboring Australia, New Zealand’s population dominated by natives as Maori, Irish and Scottish migrants. Surreal beauty and blend of cultures makes New Zealand a destination attracts a lot of tourists each year. 2. Vietnam In the eyes of many people, Vietnam is a paradise of backpacking tourism, with unique scenery. From the dense primeval forest to the city noisy, boisterous, from the pristine islands to the peaceful countryside, a trip to Vietnam and immersed in the lives of the people here can change your life forever 3. The countries of Eastern Europe Despite the fact that there are many people timid with the Eastern European countries, this area is still the most attractive destination for backpacking tourism. From the dazzling beaches on the shores of the Black Sea to the peaceful countryside in Albania, The Eastern Europea...

Sunlight enveloped the aisle of the crowded bazaar with buyers and sellers in Yangon, Myanmar. In addition to a famous Bogyoke market, Yangon has many other markets, especially the market located on the roadside. Coming there, you will smell the jasmine from the women who wearing a wreath full of hands to sell for housewives or passersby. Not only that, you can smell the aroma of meat, fish and chicken. Like most other markets, roadside markets in Yangon offers a full range of food products from eggs, cheese, thanaka cream - creams that locals used to apply sunscreen to their face. Streets with fragrant jasmine Along the streets with fragrant jasmine, people sit around with the rice sacks or plastic bowls, bamboo baskets containing carrots, tomatoes and numerous other fruits and vegetables ... So far, you will see a blinking light emitted from the cans, that is fishmonger with the fish piled on banana leaf plates. Observe a little more, you will seen turmeric shop that is yellow br...

In the most remote area of Vietnam where scientists said in the famous magazine National Geographic is "without anywhere on this planet." It belongs to Son Doong cave, the world's largest cave in Quang Binh. Adventure tour this cave for tourists worldwide in 2015, was licensed by PPC and its fare is $ 3,000 per guest. The attraction of this tour attracted a lot of tourists at a global level. Whatever reservations in advance, but in 2015 only 500 guests have the chance. To participate in the awesome tour. You not only have to ensure financial but also your health to have flexibility to cope with the difficult experience. The first day, tour guide will pick you up from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha and hear common safety rules, environmental protection, the use of equipment during tour. The second day, the tourist answering questions about the fitness. If you meet the strict inspection, you are granting safety equipment for use and the car taken you to the starting point on ...

This is the report of a man who living in Myanmar many years, to bring you the most authentic look of this Southeast Asian country. Because the majority of visitors only recorded the most beautiful image in Myanmar. Poor people inside the temples covered in gold Myanmar has many minerals but mainly precious stones like Ruby, marble ... the best in the world. The marble monolith loudly used to sculpt the large Buddha statue. Myanmar people worship Buddhism. They offered money, gold and precious stones to build the temple. Most temples have top that were plated gold , to show the prosperity of religion. Besides is the poverty of the people who living around the temple. The majority of residents are low income, living hungry, fraying houses, no works, roads are very bad. Where tourists often take pictures, it's only one of the most  beautiful places in Myanmar . Cuisine: A blend of Indian, Thai, Chinese Burmese cuisine is a blend of Indian cuisine, Thai and Chinese....

Myanmar, mysterious country with many tourist attractions recorded strong imprint for visitors, there is always something interesting to explore in this country. Yangon Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar is one of the most attractive destinations for travel in Asia. When you come here you will be completely conquered by the blue water lakes, shady parks and verdant tropical trees. This is the reason why Yangon is known as the "Garden of the East". Besides the impressive beauty of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, here you will be extremely surprised at Yangon has a variety of hotels, great restaurants, not inferior to any other developed city in the world . Even the bustling nightlife and much energy of the city will also make you have to enjoy. Bagan With a treasure trove of massive Buddhist temple, built by King Pagan over centuries. Bagan is really one of the greatest archaeological sites on earth. With 2,220 temples surviving today, you can unleash the freedom to...

Located between West Lake and Truc Bach lake, Thanh Nien road has long become the meeting place of the couples to sit and watch sunset together lakeside windy. Thanh Nien road is a dam in the early 17th century to keep fish in Truc Bach lake. Initially called “Cố Ngự”, then read “Cổ Ngư”. Road approximately 1 km long, starting from Yen Phu to Quan Thanh fork - Thuy Khue. Unique path between the West Lake and Truc Bach lake - two of Hanoi's famous lake. Looking from above, Thanh Nien road like a bridge that is covered with trees. The years 1957 - 1959, after the youth in the capital contributions made Co Ngu street and a number of other works more beautiful, President Ho Chi Minh suggests renamed Thanh Nien road to recognition and encouragement contributions the efforts of the younger generation. Thanh Nien road became one of the most beautiful roads in the capitals with the beautiful roadway, spacious sidewalks and lush green trees all year round. On the roa...

The beautiful islands with the natural landscape, rich ecosystem creates attractive destination. Perhentian Island, Malaysia Perhentian is a group of small islands in the state of Terengganu, located in northeastern peninsular Malaysia. Perhentian including two main islands: Perhentian Kecil (small island) and Perhentian Besar (big island). However, Perhentian Kecil attracts more tourists by cheaper prices, Perhentian Besar is more expensive and is usually reserved for the rich tourists. Cebu Island, Philippines Not only is one of the popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, Cebu is also famous for the beauty is most attractive in Asia. The island has so many 5 star luxury hotels, golf courses, shopping malls, restaurants and cafes to serve tourists. Cebu is surrounded by several smaller islands that uninhabited , so it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world come here every year to find peaceful place, away from city life bustling every day. Koh Lip...

The island is one of the most accurate answer to the question: “In the North, where has clear blue sea, fine white sand and most pristine?” Unspoiled island is located in Bai Tu Long Bay is located in the island district of Van Don (Quang Ninh), want to go to Quan Lan, passengers have to spend 2 hours sitting on the high speed train from Cai Rong. The first impression, the difference of Quan Lan with other northern waters are colored blue water, white sand beaches that are as beautiful as any beach in Central.   Here the clean and clear sea water, white sand smooth. The beaches are very clean, because they’re still pristine   A sunny beach day. Quan Lan has some resort with comfortable rooms, or pine house on the beach for guests who want to really experience the feeling immersed in nature.   Coming to Quan Lan, you certainly have to enjoy the most famous seafood as sea ​​worms (Sá Sùng) and sea urchin (Cầu gai, Nhum)   Means of transportation here is mainly tuk tu...

You want to discover Cambodia but you don’t know where you have to go, what you have to do. Don’t worry because we will help you. Cambodia, the country with the amazing people, rich history, delicious food, beautiful coastline, and a lively nightlife… Top Things to See and Do Angkor Wat This huge temple complex is the reason most people visit Cambodia. The temple ruins are massive and you’ll need a few days to explore all of them. While there’s a lot more to the country than this UNESCO site (too many people only come to visit Angkor), no trip is complete without satisfying your inner Tomb Raider and exploring these ruins. Tongle Sap Sailing down this river allows you to get a look at how closely Cambodian life is tied to this major waterway. You can take a boat all the way down one end to the other or just cruise around on a day trip. Sihanoukville White sand beaches, nearby deserted islands, great diving, amazing seafood, and a heavy nightlife filled with che...