Sunny Vietnam Part 1
We rested in Vietnam for the 2nd time in 2014 in August, a great month for relaxation, and also from 06/29/16 to 07/10/2016, I will say that this is a very hot period for a beach holiday. The sun is very active in July, which I can not say about August. We flew Pegasus, everything is as usual, nothing new. We arrived, met, were taken to the hotel by transfer. The next day, Pegasus gathered tourists in the lobby and began to talk about excursions. How I do not like when they impose what you do not need. In general, she told the guide that I was not interested in anything proposed, which, of course, shocked her. Well, as it is, they didn’t buy anything from her. She didn't even say hello to us anymore! Prices, as you know, are 2 or maybe 3 times higher than in local shops.
Since in 2014 we flew to Vietnam for the first time, I already got acquainted with the prices and booked excursions in advance. I chose the local Travel Company "Moskva", the price was as expected.
I chose Dalat 1 day, Yangbei Waterfall, Southern Islands.
1) Dalat Vietnam is the second largest coffee exporter after Brazil. It is in the vicinity of Dalat that coffee plantations are located. ="/newimg/3/1200x800/00/01/60/47/1604777.jpg" style="width: 643px" /> On the way to Dalat, you can stop at any coffee field and see with your own eyes bushes of fragrant trees. And also try coffee in local shops. The main thing is to bring Luwak Coffee. Luwak is a wild beast, and therefore he freely roams the coffee plantation in search of the ripest coffee beans. At the same time, it eats only the upper shell of the grain, leaving the grain itself safe and sound. But that is not all! In the stomach of the musang, these grains are saturated with a substance such as musk (civet). Under its influence, the chemical composition of the grain changes, as a result of which exclusive coffee acquires a unique and inimitable taste. Luwak coffee will be the best gift brought from Vietnam.
Why does everyone go to Dalat along the serpentine ?? ? Of course, to see the unusual hotel Guest House "Hang Nga". They showed and told about him and in "Eagle and Tails". My opinion is that the place is really unusual, but I did not experience any delight. Tourists are dark, there are few places.
I was most impressed by Linh Son Pagoda. Very beautiful place, peace and quiet around. Its elegant appearance and aesthetic appeal have made it one of the top attractions in Dalat city. The temple is very popular among Buddhists and tourists, especially in spring. _blank">
Ten kilometers from the Vietnamese city of Dalat, there is a wonderful place - Prenn Pass. It is there that the Prenn Falls of the same name is located. It is difficult to call it powerful or large, but it is beautiful in its own way - water falls from a stone block, 10 meters high, right into the lake, turning into a small river. Here you can walk over the water on the bamboo bridge and take some good pictures. Prenn Falls is surrounded by a magnificent exotic park with flower beds, cafes, temples, museums, and elephants, which you can ride for a fee.
I will say that excursions for 1 day are enough. I have no doubt that there is a different opinion; )))
2) Yang Bay Waterfalls
Yang Bay Waterfalls Ecological Park is located about 45 km from Nha Trang and at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level. The first place we visited was the Wishing Tree and a pond with huge golden fish. The Wish Tree is famous throughout Vietnam, the local Raglai tribes come to it to ask for happiness and health to your family, and in order for the wish to come true, you need to tie a ribbon on the crown of the tree with a wish written on it. The unusual tree has eight sides, each of which symbolizes one of the eight most important aspects of human life: happiness, joy, love, children, family, knowledge, wisdom and health. We were no exception, and also tied a ribbon.
Then we went to a crocodile farm. There are many small crocodiles basking in the sun or swimming lazily in the water. You can feed them, farm employees give out fishing rods with pieces of meat.
Of course, everything is for a fee. You can also take a picture with a crocodile. On the territory of the park there is a zoo with monkeys, bears, ostriches. You can also take part in the pig race and win a souvenir from the trip.
There is a beach with sun loungers at the bottom of the waterfall. The water is clean, you go into the water, and the fish tickle your feet. Yang Bay Park has thermal springs with hot and cool water, which is very relaxing after a long excursion.
3) Southern Islands
Early in the morning, a bus picked us up and took us to the southern pier of Nha Trang, it was very crowded, there were many boats. The first stop is Tri Nguyen Island, where an exotic oceanarium is located, somewhat reminiscent of Crazy House. The inside is very unusual, walls, lighting, decoration. The next stop was a small island Moon. You could choose what to do on the island yourself: diving, a trip on a glass bottom boat or ordinary snorkeling. We had lunch in a floating village. You could order whatever you want. We also visited the islands of Mieu, Mot and Tam.
P. S. Read the continuation of my story in the next article.
