Long Hai Beach - Vung Tau, Vietnam

My only Indian friend in Vietnam, he love travelling and making new friends. So, I decided take him to Long Hai Beach, one of famous beach to local people. 

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Most tourists have chosen Vung Tau as their destination but It's quite far for 3 girls and 1 men driving motorbikes. That was why Long Hai was the best choice for us.

long trip for us

A peaceful town to visit during the week, not much people there. However, when weekend comes to town, it will loses its local character. Depend on your choice, peace or fun and crowds.

happy face as soon as setting food on the beach

There are beach venders wandering along the seashore to sell seafoods and souvenir at reasonable prices, not too pricey. A recommendation for you, should ask before buying if you do not want to be ripped off.

selling grilled cuttlefish

Most of the resorts or hotels are on the northeast of town, on the roud heading to Ho Tram. Of course, It will take more time.

On the way home, we run into a sudden rain, not a heavy rain but it turned cold afterward. Althought, we got lost at the beginning but after all we made it, spending one day come and go, such a memorable trip for us.

heading to Ho Chi Minh city

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Doi Cat Bay [ Sand Dune] - Mui Ne, Vietnam.

Đồi Cát Bay in Mui Ne, Vietnam [ Đồi Cát means sand dune/hill; Bay means fly]. This name starts from its shape has changed every hour, every day and every month, it does not have stable shape.

The main color of the sand is red but you can see another colors depend on the weather, the temperature and your eyes, for example: white, pink, bright grey or grey red.. Scientists have listed around 18 colors.

If you go here in early morning, the sand should be orange as the pictures in this post.

Local people play sand-skateboard from the higher to the lower area , this game brings the joy for anyone who is interested in speed.

Beside that, they also celebrate off-road fest that attracts a lot of racers from many provinces and countries.

Welcome all friends to my country!

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Asadang Pier - Koh Sichang

This is one of projects of Royal Palace in Koh Sichang and It has become my favourite places here in in the island.

Look at me, how beautiful  I am, lol.

I had the feeling as free as bird, thought about If I were a princess wandering in my own garden and waiting for my prince, would he come. hahaha

Better than any Tivi program

The clear sea under the pier made me felt " Ah, must see fishes here". And no surprise, flocks of fishes have been enjoying their paradise as the way I have been doing here.

listen to the nature, you will hear your heart's voice

This destination is the first place for tourists come and relax, feel the breath of air and enjoy a panorama of whole island from this pier.

Travel brings power, joy and love back to life.

If I have a chance, I will come here one more time for sure, although this is a small island but it's not a remote area. This paradise contains all what I really need for a holiday and refreshing activities.

don't be jealous of me ^.^

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Summer Palace - Koh Sichang [เกาะสีชัง]

 Koh Sichang island was used to belong to Thai Royal before it has become a tourist destination nowaday. This island might be the closest island to Bangkok, about 2 hours driving from town.

Koh Sichang is 8 square kilometers but there are enough material facilities including school, kindergarten, hospital and markets. But also, a lot of tourists go here every weekend.

There are not much trees in the big garden of palace, so I recommend bring water, hat and neccessary belongings with you, especially in summer days. Good health goes along with enjoyment anywhere you go.

In golden age, the palace has 4 villas, 14 halls and 1 magnificent pavilion surrounded by landscape gardens, small ponds, walkpaths and beautiful private beach.

However, since the conflict had happened between France and Thailand, the King decided to move palace to Bangkok where now is known Vimanmek Mansion - the largest teakwood building in the world.

There are still the constructions in the palace for visitors and local villagers.

From behind where I stand that was a huge palace, but still you can see the foundation of the old palace. 

It is possible spending half day walking around the gardens and exploring many places in Palace area such as Bell Stone, Wat Asdangkhanimitir or Khao Noi View Point.

Walking on the paths can makes you tired under the sunny sky and without shadow of tree. So again, bring water and hat or anything can save you.

Bell Stone is a natural rock that looks like a frog. People say if you hit the Bell Stone with a rock, you might hear the sound as a bell. I am not sure about that because I tried many times without result but my friend made it. Lucky him.

From Bell Stone, there is Wat Asdangkhanimitir, just follow the path and direction.

After exploring Palace area, take a rest on the benchs next to the beach and feel the salty wind. Remember don't swim there. I don't think we are allowed swim there, it may be dangerous with rock and sharpen shells under the sea surface.

Hope you have a nice trip.

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Wat Sothorn [วัดหลวงพ่อไสธร] - The most respected Buddhist temple in Thailand

On a summer day, I had a chance visiting the most revered pagoda in Thailand, it's located in Chachoengsao province. It took me 2 hours driving from Bangkok because of traffic jam, as always.

This is the most popular and important Buddihist temple in Thailand (especially to local Thai people), just stand behind Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.

The temple is named Wat Sothorn, or Wat Sothorn Wararam Worawihan, and originally named "Wat Hong".

In legend, the Buddha image floated down the river. But the efforts to retrive that did not bring any success until villagers built a small temple beside the river and performed a ceremony welcoming the image to the town. It's such an interesting legend 

Local people come here to pray for their life, then they will stick gold notes on the image to show their respect. Any Buddha image you see in the temple are now in gold cover.

Workshippers come from far all over Thailand, you can see the Thai dancers dress in Thai traditional custume who perform all day long for donation.

But, what was interesting to know is hard cooked eggs that workshippers bring to the temple. It has maybe started from the tradition in the past that no more people know. However, people whose wishes are granted or will be granted must present basket of hard cooked eggs to thank you. 

Don't forget!

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