Travellive 8-2015

15/08/2015

3 Æa Æi”m cho bÈ ∂nh c≠Ìi ÆÈc Æ∏o

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MALAYSIA, PERFECT DESTINATION FOR COUPLES Malaysia, Æi”m hãn cho nh˜ng c∆p t◊nh nh©n

WHERE Porto , LOVE BEGINS Porto - n¨i t◊nh y™u bæt Æ«u

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WEDDING & HONEYMOON GUIDES 3 ßëA ßIÕM CHO Bó ÅNH C¶õI ßóC ßÉO Vıa Æi du lch vıa s∏ng tπo nh˜ng t†m ∂nh c≠Ìi lµ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m thÛ v.

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3 PLACES TO TAKE UNIQUE WEDDING PHOTOS Nothing is more fascinating than creating your own wedding album while travelling with your life partner. ßIÕM ß⁄N / TRAVEL HÄ TI£N - X` ß—P CUˇI TRòI NAM C∏ch Æ∂o PhÛ QuËc kho∂ng 45 km Æ≠Íng bi”n, Hµ Ti™n kho∏c l™n m◊nh nät quy’n rÚ cÒa th x∑ vÔng bi™n, m∂nh Ɔt cuËi trÍi Nam.

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HA TIEN, A WONDERFUL PLACE IN THE EXTREME SOUTH-WEST OF VIETNAM 45km by sea from Phu Quoc and featuring 26km of coastline, Ha Tien is a beautiful township in the extreme southwest of Vietnam.

BRIEF NEWS S# KIåN / EVENTS TIN T‡NG HúP / GENERAL NEWS TIN KHUY⁄N MÑI / SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

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D–COR HOME D–COR CHO CÖP ߧI Y£U THI£N NHI£N H∑y th” hi÷n t◊nh y™u qua c®n nhµ trµn Æ«y h¨i thÎ tı thi™n nhi™n, ch©n ch†t nh≠ c∏ch mµ hai ng≠Íi y™u th≠¨ng Æ’n vÌi nhau.

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HOME D–COR FOR NATURE LOVERS Let’s provide the best environment for your true love to flourish by designing your house with the nature beauty, reflecting your faithful love.

FOOODS & WINES FONDANT, LòI CH@C PH@C NGÄY C¶õI Vi÷c trang tr› b∏nh tı fondant Æ∑ bi’n nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh thµnh t∏c ph»m ngh÷ thuÀt th˘c s˘ tr™n bµn ti÷c.

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FONDANT CAKE, A WEDDING WISH Wedding cakes covered by fondant are considered works of art on the banquet table.

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WEDDING & HONEYMOON GUIDES KH§NG GIAN C¶õI RUSTIC WEDDING - KHï MÄ DŸ?

Phong c∏ch rustic cho Æ∏m c≠Ìi ch›nh lµ c¨ hÈi ha m◊nh cÔng s˘ ph„ng kho∏ng Æ’n tı thi™n nhi™n mÈc mπc cho ngµy quan tr‰ng nh†t cuÈc ÆÍi.

MÈt con Æ≠Íng l∑ng mπn Î Porto

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RUSTIC WEDDING, DIFFICULT OR SIMPLE? Rustic wedding style provides couples with the oppotunity to enjoy the openness and fineness of the natural beauty.

TRAVEL PORTO - N•I TçNH Y£U B¿T ß¡U T´i men theo nh˜ng con phË nh· vµ kh∏m ph∏ n¨i Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng thµnh phË l∑ng mπn nh†t Ch©u ¢u.

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PORTO, WHERE LOVE BEGINS I slowly walked along small streets under the little sunlight to explore Porto, one of the most romantic cities in Europe.

WEDDING & HONEYMOON GUIDES 3 L¶U ≥ CHO K∞ TR°NG MÜT HOÄN HÅO GiÛp bπn gπt b· nh˜ng b®n kho®n v“ k’ hoπch cÚng nh≠ ng©n s∏ch cho k˙ tr®ng mÀt.

3 GOLDEN TIPS FOR YOUR PERFECT HONEYMOON Tips and recommendations for your a perfect honeymoon.

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ITINERARY KENYA, TI⁄NG GñI N•I HOANG DÇ Nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m v…n cn n„ng hÊi sau chuy’n th∏m hi”m th’ giÌi hoang d∑ tπi Kenya cÒa t∏c gi∂ Harry Trung Nguyen.

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V°N HOÉ / CULTURE GIAO L¶U V°N HïA HóI AN - NHÜT BÅN S˘ ki÷n Æ∑ Æ” lπi d†u †n trong lng du kh∏ch, g„p ph«n qu∂ng b∏ v®n h„a truy“n thËng hai d©n tÈc.

KENYA, “THE CALL OF THE WILD” Coming back from Kenya, Harry Trung Nguyen would like to share with readers some special experiences which are still full in his mind.

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HOI AN - JAPAN CULTURE EXCHANGE PROGRAM Hoi An - Japan Culture Exchange Program enhanced the friendship of Hoi An and Japan.

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GÓi ˝ thÛ v cho mÔa C≠Ìi & Du lch tr®ng mÀt 2015 -2016

Qu˝ ÆÈc gi∂ th©n m’n,

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h∏ng 8 nµy, s˘ ki÷n Æ≠Óc c∏c c∆p Æ´i tr´ng ÆÓi nh†t trong n®m - Tri”n l∑m C≠Ìi vµ Du lfich tr®ng mÀt HWP (Honeymoon & Wedding Perfect Exhibition) l«n th¯ 7 do Travellive tÊ ch¯c - sœ trÎ lπi tı ngµy 21 - 23/8. T†t c∂ Æ∑ sΩn sµng vÌi nhi“u hoπt ÆÈng h†p d…n, s´i ÆÈng cÔng c∏c gian hµng giÌi thi÷u Æa dπng dfich vÙ c≠Ìi, tr®ng mÀt... di‘n ra tπi kh´ng gian sang tr‰ng cÒa kh∏ch sπn Melia Hµ NÈi.

ChuÁi s˘ ki÷n nµy Æ≠Óc ti’p nËi tr™n m∆t b∏o vÌi chuy™n Æ“ C≠Ìi vµ Du lfich tr®ng mÀt gÂm nhi“u bµi vi’t Æ∆c sæc giÌi thi÷u v“ c∏c Æi”m Æ’n l∑ng mπn, quy’n rÚ. ß„ lµ Hµ Ti™n nÊi ti’ng qua bµi th¨ vfinh m≠Íi c∂nh Æãp Î cuËi trÍi Nam. ß„ lµ Porto l∑ng mπn vµo chÌm thu, khi’n bao du kh∏ch ph∂i xao lflng. Thµnh phË nh· bä Salzburg nªm v“ ph›a T©y n≠Ìc Éo lπi m™ ho∆c bÎi nät Æãp cÊ Æi”n tıng Æi vµo bÈ phim ©m nhπc nÊi ti’ng “The sound of music”.

Trong chuy™n mÙc NhÀt k˝ hµnh tr◊nh, bµi vi’t v“ Kenya sœ l˝ gi∂i v◊ sao chuy’n kh∏m ph∏ th’ giÌi thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ Î quËc gia ß´ng Phi nµy x¯ng Æ∏ng g‰i lµ hµnh tr◊nh cÒa cuÈc ÆÍi.

N’u bπn Æang t◊m ki’m cho m◊nh mÈt album ∂nh c≠Ìi l∑ng mπn vÌi nh˜ng kho∂nh khæc lπ, tuy÷t Æãp, ph„ng vi™n Travellive sœ Æ≠a bπn Æ’n c∏c thµnh phË nÊi ti’ng cÔng nh˜ng hfln Æ∂o ri™ng t≠ quy’n rÚ Î Malaysia qua bµi vi’t thÛ vfi ngay sau hµnh tr◊nh tr∂i nghi÷m x¯ sÎ d«u c‰.

ChÛc qu˝ ÆÈc gi∂ nhi“u s¯c kh·e, Æ«y hπnh phÛc vÌi nh˜ng chuy’n du lfich y™u th›ch cÒa m◊nh trong mÔa tr®ng mÀt ng‰t ngµo.

Th©n ∏i BBT TRAVELLIVE

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The 7th Honeymoon & Wedding Perfect Exhibition, the most expected annual event held by Travellive Magazine, is coming back. We and our partners are ready to introduce you the hottest trends and various services for your wedding and honeymoon during three days of the exhibition from August 21st to 23rd. Come and participate in interesting activities and enjoy privileges offered by famous brand names.

Wedding and honeymoon is also the subject of our publication this month.

Enchanting and romantic destinations are waiting you to explore. Ha Tien, the extreme south-west of Vietnam, is well-known for ten wonderful scenes mentioned in a famous poem. Porto draws visitors with its romantic beauty while Salzburg attracts travelers seeking for classic beautiful scenes in “The sound of music” movie. In Itinerary, the author will explain you the reasons why he considers his journey to Kenya, a East African country, a journey of the lifetime.

If you are preparing for your wedding and seeking an ideal location to take truly memorable wedding photos, Travellive’s reporter will bring you to renowned cities and enchanting islands of Malaysia.

In this sweet wedding season, we wish you good health and enjoy the best journeys with your partner.

Yours sincerely, TRAVELLIVE EDITORIAL BOARD

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FOR THE MOST AMAZING JOURNEYS! TP.HCM

TH¶ôNG TH`C H¶•NG Vë BÉNH PHÉP TÑI CAFFE BENE

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‰a lπc tπi nh˜ng cung Æ≠Íng Ææt Æ· nh†t TP.HCM, Caffe Bene vÌi kh´ng gian ki’n trÛc ch©u ¢u sang tr‰ng, cÊ Æi”n vÌi gam mµu n©u chÒ Æπo tπo c∂m gi∏c †m cÛng cho c∏c th˘c kh∏ch Æ’n qu∏n. MÈt trong nh˜ng s∂n ph»m Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Caffe Bene lµ Bingsu m„n tr∏ng mi÷ng nÊi ti’ng Æ’n tı Hµn QuËc cÔng vÌi b∏nh Waffle h∂o hπng vÌi nguy™n li÷u bÈt Æ≠Óc nhµo trÈn trong ngµy, b™n cπnh Æ„ cn c„ b∏nh Honey Bread vµ b∏nh Monkey Bread. Trong th∏ng 7 vıa qua, Caffe Bene Æ≠a vµo phÙc vÙ 2 dng b∏nh mÌi lµ b∏nh Quiche vµ b∏nh m◊ Bagels Æ” gia t®ng s˘ phong phÛ vµ cho kh∏ch hµng c„ nhi“u l˘a ch‰n h¨n. VÌi dng b∏nh Quiche nÊi ti’ng cÒa Ph∏p, Caffe Bene c„ 3 h≠¨ng v lµ n†m, tht x´ng kh„i vµ hµnh t©y, ham vµ hµnh boaro. MÁi mÈt h≠¨ng v sœ k’t hÓp vÌi v bäo cÒa ph´ mai vµ kem s˜a t≠¨i tπo n™n nät Æ∆c tr≠ng vÌi mÔi th¨m nÂng †m. Cn khi th≠Îng th¯c b∏nh m◊ Bagles, n’u th˘c kh∏ch y™u th›ch v ng‰t c„ th” ch‰n xËt chocolate vµ mÀt ong, n’u th›ch v bäo th◊ ph´ mai lµ s˘ l˘a ch‰n tuy÷t vÍi.

(Hå THˇNG C^A HÄNG CAFFE BENE *58 ßÂng KhÎi, Q.1, TP.HCM *76A L™ Lai, Q.1, TP.HCM)

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KHÉM PHÉ TÉCH CÄ PH£ ßÜM CHƒT VIåT Cµ ph™ Î RuNam Æ≠Óc Æ´ng Æ∂o t›n Æ ≠a chuÈng bÎi c∏c hπt cµ ph™ Arabica vµ Robusta ngon nh†t Æ≠Óc tuy”n l˘a k¸ cµng tı nh˜ng v≠Ín cµ ph™ cÒa Vi÷t Nam, sau Æ„ rang bªng c´ng ngh÷ vµ b› quy’t cÒa nh˜ng bÀc th«y ng≠Íi ≥. RuNam Cafä cn mang Æ’n cho nh˜ng ng≠Íi trŒ kh´ng gian th≠Îng th¯c mÌi, lµm phong phÛ th™m v®n h„a uËng cµ ph™ cÒa ng≠Íi Hµ NÈi. Nªm g«n Nhµ thÍ LÌn, RuNam Cafä †n t≠Óng vÌi kh´ng gian tinh t’ bÎi nÈi th†t gÁ thanh lch, däcor xen kœ nh˜ng kho∂ng s∏ng tËi nhã nhµng mµ v…n pha trÈn hµi ha nät truy“n thËng cÒa Vi÷t

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Nam. Bπn c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c cµ ph™ theo c∏ch pha phin cÊ Æi”n Æ≠Óc phÙc vÙ tr™n khay gËm ÆÀm ch†t Vi÷t, hay Ææm say trong nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh ng‰t lm cÔng ly Marocchino, Frappresso, Liägeois m∏t lπnh Æ≠Óc bi’n t†u Æ«y s∏ng tπo.

(RUNAM CAF– *13 Nhµ ThÍ, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi) HÄ NóI

TRÅI NGHIåM ¬M TH#C ßéNH CAO VõI {ß¡U B⁄P CûA THI£N NI£N K±" SUSUR LEE L«n Æ«u ti™n tπi Vi÷t Nam, giÌi sµnh »m th˘c sœ c„ c¨ hÈi "tÀn mÙc sÎ th" vµ th≠Îng th¯c tµi

ngh÷ cÒa si™u Æ«u b’p ng≠Íi Canada, gËc Hoa - Susur Lee mÈt trong "M≠Íi Æ«u b’p cÒa thi™n ni™n k˚" Æ›ch th©n trÊ tµi vµ phÙc vÙ th˘c ƨn ti÷c tËi cao c†p tπi nhµ hµng TungLok Heen, Khu Æ´ th sinh th∏i Vinhomes Riverside (Long Bi™n, Hµ NÈi).

Bπn sœ Æ≠Óc th≠Îng th¯c c∏c m„n ®n Æ∆c bi÷t h†p d…n, Æem Æ’n tr∂i nghi÷m »m th˘c Trung Hoa Æÿnh cao nh≠: TÊ y’n th≠Óng hπng om vÌi cua hoµng Æ’ vµ bæp heo, Bµo ng≠ 8 thÒ Kohyong b· l vÌi muËi vµ t∂o bi”n NhÀt B∂n, b Wagyu @c th≠Óng hπng n≠Ìng than phÙc vÙ vÌi xËt n†m Truffle... ß∆c bi÷t, khi tham d˘ s˘ ki÷n, th˘c kh∏ch cn c„ th™m nhi“u l˘a ch‰n tr∂i nghi÷m c∏c dch vÙ vµ kh´ng gian sËng tπi Khu Æ´ th sinh th∏i

Vinhomes Riverside, mÈt kh´ng gian xanh thanh b◊nh vÌi ki’n trÛc t©n cÊ Æi”n sang tr‰ng cÔng h÷ thËng dch v٠ƺng c†p.

(NHÄ HÄNG TUNGLOK HEEN *Khu Æ´ th Vinhomes Riverside, PhÛc LÓi, Long Bi™n, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3657 3150 (3789) *Email: tunglokheen@ almaz.vn)

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SPECIAL DINING EXPERIENCE WITH SUSUR LEE, A CHEF OF THE MILLENNIUM

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ENJOY FRENCH CAKES AT CAFFE BENE

ocated on the most luxurious streets in HCMC, Caffe Bene is designed in an elegant European style perfectly combined with vintage - retro brown colored features, creating an intimate space for diners.

The most popular products of Caffee Bene are Bingsu, a famous Korean dessert, daily high-class Waffle Bread, Honey Bread and Monkey Bread. From July, Caffe Bene has been offering two new ranges including Quiche and Bagels. Quiche is a famous French bread, with three flavors, namely mushroom, bacon and onion, ham and boaro. Each flavor features a special taste and aroma. Bagles are the best choice for diners who love the sweet flavor of chocolate and honey or cheese.

(CAFFE BENE *58 Dong Khoi, Dist.1, HCMC *76A Le Lai, Dist.1, HCMC)

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RUNAM CAF– WHERE ITALIAN TASTE MEETS VIETNAMESE COFFEE Coffee of RuNam is prefered for its Arabica and Robusta beans, carefully selected from coffee farms in Vietnam and roasted by technology and

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secret techniques of talented Italian coffee experts. RuNam Cafä is also a new space for young people to enriching their coffee culture. Located near the Hanoi Cathedral, RuNam Cafä attracts visitors with its fine space furnished with elegant wooden interiors and dark-bright däcor harmoniously combined with traditional Vietnamese features. Here, you

can enjoy traditional filtered coffee or other kinds of coffee in a unique cup. Sweet cakes are served with a glass of Marocchino, Frappresso or Liägeois and RuNam's twists.

(RUNAM CAF– *13 Nha Tho, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)

For the first time, food-lovers can witness Toronto-based chef Susur Lee, one of the "ten chefs of the millennium", showcasing his skills in Vietnam.

Susur Lee will cook a luxurious dinner for guests at TungLok Heen restaurant in Vinhomes Riverside ecological urban area (Long Bien, Hanoi).

You will have a chance to enjoy the special dinner menu including Chinese edible bird's nest cooked with king crab and pork, abalone baked with salt and Japanese seaweed and grilled Australian Wagyu beef with mushroom truffle and a surprising dessert. Visitors can also experience a wide range of high-end services in Vinhomes Riverside ecological urban area, a tranquil space designed in a luxurious neoclassic style.

(TUNGLOK HEEN RESTAURANT *Vinhomes Riverside, Phuc Loi, Long Bien, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3657 3150 (3789) *Email: tunglokheen@almaz. vn)

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TRÅI NGHIåM SÄI GíN V≈ ߣM THEO CÉCH RI£NG Vertical Sky bar mang Æ’n mÈt kh´ng gian tr«m vıa ÆÒ Æ” th≠Îng th¯c nhi“u c∏i nh†t mµ hi’m bar nµo Î thµnh phË c„ Æ≠Óc. Nªm tr™n t«ng 25, Vertical Sky Bar nh≠ mÈt Ƶi quan s∏t ngæm nh◊n toµn c∂nh thµnh phË lung linh b™n bÍ s´ng Sµi Gn. Vertical Sky bar cn lµ n¨i Æ” bπn th≠Îng th¯c nh˜ng b˜a ®n nhã k’t hÓp hoµn h∂o vÌi c∏c loπi r≠Óu, cocktail tr¯ danh Æ≠Óc pha ch’ bÎi nh˜ng bartender chuy™n nghi÷p.

Kh´ng gian mÎ cho phäp bπn bu´ng m◊nh tr™n chi’c gh’ bµnh ho∆c th∂ m◊nh tr™n nh˜ng chi’c gh’ dµi cπnh h b¨i ngoµi trÍi. Trong kh´ng gian sang tr‰ng, bπn cn c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c ©m nhπc Æ∆c sæc Æ’n tı c∏c band nhπc h∏t live c˘c ch†t, cÔng c∏c s˘ ki÷n hµng tu«n nh≠ Lady Night mÁi tËi th¯ 4, Salsa Night mÁi tËi th¯ 6. T†t c∂ nh≠ ha quy÷n vıa ÆÒ mang Æ’n cho Vertical Sky Bar mÈt c∏ch r†t ri™ng Æ” tr∂i nghi÷m Sµi Gn Æ™m.

(VERTICAL SKY BAR *T«ng 25, Kh∏ch sπn Liberty Central Saigon Riverside *17 T´n ߯c Thæng, Q.1, TP.HCM) TP.HCM

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hill Dining toπ lπc tπi t«ng 26, nªm ngay gi˜a trung t©m thµnh phË cÔng vÌi t«m nh◊n bao qu∏t c∂nh Sµi Gn v“ Æ™m l∑ng mπn. DÔ lµ mÈt buÊi ti÷c quan tr‰ng hay mÈt b˜a ®n gia Æ◊nh †m cÛng, Chill Dining lµ n¨i l˝ t≠Îng Æ” bπn tÀn h≠Îng thÍi gian cÔng nh˜ng ng≠Íi th©n y™u. Phong c∏ch "pha trÈn" gi˜a Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa T©y ¢u vµ É Ch©u, Chill Dining cn giÌi thi÷u mÈt qu«y r≠Óu vang lÌn vÌi c∏c loπi r≠Óu ƺng c†p l©u ÆÍi cÔng mÈt khu v˘c b’p mÎ Æ” th˘c kh∏ch c„ th” chi™m ng≠Ïng toµn bÈ qu∏ tr◊nh ch’ bi’n th¯c ®n. Kh´ng ngıng mang Æ’n s˘ cuËn hÛt cho c∏c th˘c kh∏ch sµnh ®n, Chill Dining lu´n t˘ lµm mÌi m◊nh bªng nhi“u ch≠¨ng tr◊nh ≠u Æ∑i h†p d…n vµ c∏c th˘c ƨn ÆÈc Æ∏o.

(CHILL DINING *76A L™ Lai, Q.1, TP.HCM *Website: www.chillsaigon.com)

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ß∆t t™n theo t∏c ph»m huy“n thoπi cÒa Æπi v®n hµo Shakespeare, Romeo vµ Juliet, R&J kh¨i dÀy ni“m Æam m™ m∑nh li÷t vÌi nh˜ng h≠¨ng v ≥ truy“n thËng. Th˘c ƨn cÒa R&J hÈi tÙ nh˜ng m„n ®n ≥ th≠Óng hπng, ÆÈc Æ∏o tı h◊nh th¯c tÌi h≠¨ng v, do Æ«u b’p tµi hoa ng≠Íi ≥ ch’ bi’n. Cn g◊ thÛ v h¨n khi tÀn h≠Îng phong v ≥ Æ›ch th˘c Æ≠Óc tr◊nh bµy c´ng phu nh≠ t∏c ph»m ngh÷ thuÀt ngay gi˜a lng Sµi Gn. Bπn c„ th” khÎi Æ«u b˜a ngon vÌi m„n b∏nh m◊ t≠¨i nÊi ti’ng tr≠Ìc khi ch‰n l˘a m„n khai v ≠a th›ch, d‹ nhi™n, kh´ng th” thi’u m„n m◊ ≥ kinh Æi”n. R&J cn thu hÛt bÎi vŒ Æãp tinh t’ tr™n c∏c b¯c t≠Íng chπm khæc theo phong c∏ch mosaic. Li“n k“ vÌi nhµ hµng, khu v˘c lounge mÎ cˆa phÙc vÙ tı 5 giÍ chi“u tÌi 1 giÍ Æ™m mÁi ngµy lµ Æi”m Æ’n y™u th›ch cho nh˜ng ai muËn c∂m nhÀn mÈt Sµi Gn duy™n d∏ng vµ phong c∏ch. Nh˜ng ngµy giao mÔa sœ lµ kho∂ng thÍi gian tuy÷t vÍi Æ” tr chuy÷n vÌi bπn bà vµ nh©m nhi c∏c th¯c uËng ÆÈc Æ∏o trong kh´ng gian ÆÀm d†u †n ≥.

(NHÄ HÄNG R&J *T«ng B1, 22 - 36 Nguy‘n Hu÷, Q.1, TP HCM)

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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE AT R&J Taking its name from Shakespeare's epic romance, Romeo and Juliet, R&J stokes a similar passion in lovers of traditional Italian cuisine. The menu of R&J features exquisite Italian cuisine prepared under the watchful eye of renowned Italian chefs. Nothing could be better than enjoying authentic Italian cuisine presented with flair right in the heart of Saigon.

You can start your meal with fresh bread, and be spoilt for choice with a tempting variety of antipasti and authentic regional pastas. R&J also attracts visitors by the mesmerizing beauty of wall-to-wall mosaics. The lounge next door that opens from 5pm to 1am daily is a popular place to see beautiful Saigon or to sip a refreshing drink, unwind with good friends, and enjoy conversations in a fabulous Italian-inspired setting.

(R&J RESTAURANT *Level B1, 22-36 Nguyen Hue, Dist.1, HCMC) HCMC

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ENJOY FUSION CUISINE AT CHILL DINING

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ituated on the 26th floor of a building in the heart of Saigon, Chill Dining offers a great panoramic view of the city by night. Chill Dining is a great place to relax with your family and friends in an intimate space or with your colleagues for business functions.

Besides serving "fusion" West European and Asian cuisines, Chill Dining also features a wine bar offering excellent vintage wine and an open kitchen where diners can see how their dishes are prepared. Chill Dining attracts a large number of food-lovers with its special promotions and unique menus.

(CHILL DINING *76A Le Lai, Dist.1, HCMC *Website: www.chillsaigon.com)

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Vertical Sky Bar is a unique space to relax and far different from other bars in the city.

Situated on the rooftop of a 25-floor building, Vertical Sky Bar offers a breathtaking view of the charming city near Saigon river. At the bar, you will be invited to enjoy a sundown cocktail made by professional bartenders or a glass of wine with a light bite before turning in for the evening. The open space allows you to relax on a sofa at the bar or on a long desk near the outdoor swimming pool. In this luxurious space, you can enjoy live music performed by famous bands at numerous events such as Lady Night (every Wednesday) and Salsa Night (every Friday). Indeed, Vertical Sky Bar is an ideal place for you to experience Saigon by night in.

(VERTICAL SKY BAR *25th floor, Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel *17 Ton Duc Thang, Dist.1, HCMC)

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T‰a lπc ngay b™n b∑i bi”n M¸ Kh™, mÈt trong nh˜ng b∑i bi”n Æãp nh†t hµnh tinh do tπp ch› Forbes b◊nh ch‰n vµ chÿ c∏ch s©n bay quËc t’ ßµ NΩng 8 phÛt chπy xe, Kh∏ch sπn Avatar ra ÆÍi tı ˝ t≠Îng k’t hÓp gi˜a nät hµi ha mµ thi™n nhi™n ban t∆ng cho thµnh phË ßµ NΩng xinh Æãp vÌi tinh hoa cÒa v®n h„a Vi÷t sœ mang Æ’n cho qu˝ kh∏ch mÈt s˘ tr∂i nghi÷m mÌi nh≠ng r†t Vi÷t Nam. VÌi quy m´ 108 phng vµ c®n hÈ, mÙc ti™u mµ Avatar lu´n h≠Ìng tÌi lµ mang Æ’n cho kh∏ch hµng cÒa m◊nh mÈt n¨i l≠u trÛ ti÷n nghi, tho∂i m∏i vÌi gi∏ c∂ hÓp l˝, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ t†t c∂ c∏c phng vµ c®n hÈ tπi Æ©y Æ“u c„ t«m nh◊n h≠Ìng bi”n.

N’u nh≠ phng Superior hay Deluxe vÌi phng tæm lÌn, h«u h’t c∏c phng Æ≠Óc trang b bÂn tæm cÚng nh≠ trang thi’t b hi÷n Æπi lµ l˘a ch‰n tËi ≠u cho du kh∏ch Æi c´ng t∏c ho∆c du lch ngæn ngµy th◊ c®n hÈ Junior Suite vÌi phng ngÒ ri™ng bi÷t vµ Premier Suite hai phng ngÒ, t†t c∂ Æ“u c„ lËi bµi tr› nhã nhµng, thanh lch lπi phÔ hÓp cho nh˜ng chuy’n du lch cÔng bπn bà vµ gia Æ◊nh ho∆c du kh∏ch Æi c´ng t∏c dµi ngµy. ß∆c bi÷t, Avatar cÚng giÌi thi÷u vÌi du kh∏ch c®n hÈ Grand Suite t‰a lπc tπi t«ng

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tr™n cÔng cÒa kh∏ch sπn nh≠ mÈt l˘a ch‰n sang tr‰ng bÀc nh†t n¨i Æ©y. VÌi bË tr› 2 phng ngÒ, phng b’p, phng kh∏ch, vµ qu«y bar Grand Suite mang tÌi du kh∏ch kh´ng gian tho∂i m∏i vµ Æ«y ÆÒ ti÷n nghi, cÚng lµ n¨i du kh∏ch c„ th” th·a th›ch chi™m ng≠Ïng b∑i bi”n M¸ Kh™ vÌi t«m nh◊n Æãp nh†t.

Ngoµi kh´ng gian l≠u trÛ, Avatar cÚng cung c†p dch vÙ hÈi ngh vÌi kh´ng gian rÈng r∑i cÔng lËi bµi tr› hi÷n Æπi, Æ«y ÆÒ c∏c trang thi’t b phÙc vÙ hÈi ngh, ti÷c, c„ s¯c ch¯a l™n tÌi 300 ng≠Íi, lµ l˘a ch‰n hÓp l˝ cho c∏c chuy’n c´ng t∏c hay k’t hÓp MICE cho doanh nghi÷p.

Nªm tπi t«ng 3 cÒa kh∏ch sπn, nhµ hµng Taste of Viet lµ mÈt kh´ng gian »m th˘c Æ«y tinh th«n Vi÷t kh´ng chÿ bÎi phong c∏ch phÙc vÙ Æ∆c tr≠ng mµ cn bÎi nh˜ng nät v´ cÔng ƨn gi∂n nh≠ chän hay ÆÚa Æ≠Óc sˆ dÙng trong nhµ hµng. ß’n vÌi nhµ hµng Taste of Viet, du kh∏ch sœ c„ chuy’n hµnh tr◊nh v“ vÌi »m th˘c Vi÷t qua nh˜ng c©u chuy÷n thÛ v »n ch¯a trong tıng m„n ®n Æ≠Óc ch’ bi’n bÎi bµn tay tµi hoa c∏c Æ«u b’p tπi Æ©y.

K’ b™n khu v˘c L‘ t©n lµ qu«y bar C&J Bistro, n¨i du kh∏ch c„ th” t◊m th†y cho m◊nh nh˜ng th¯c uËng bÊ d≠Ïng

hay nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh th¨m ngon Æ” th≠Îng th¯c cÔng t∏ch cµ ph™ Vi÷t ÆÀm Ƶ.

T‰a lπc tr™n t«ng 18 cÒa kh∏ch sπn, Grill & Chill Lounge lπi lµ mÈt l˘a ch‰n thÛ v cho du kh∏ch vÌi nh˜ng gi©y phÛt th≠ gi∑n tuy÷t vÍi cÔng bπn bà vµ ng≠Íi th©n b™n nh˜ng ly r≠Óu nÂng nµn hay cÔng th≠Îng th¯c mÈt b˜a ti÷c n≠Ìng ngoµi trÍi vµ cÔng ngæm toµn c∂nh thµnh phË ßµ NΩng tı tr™n cao.

ThËng nh†t theo concept Vi÷t khi x©y d˘ng kh∏ch sπn, vÌi ˝ t≠Îng mang lπi kh´ng gian th≠ gi∑n ÆÀm b∂n sæc Vi÷t, tı bµi tr› cho tÌi c∏c nguy™n li÷u th∂o d≠Óc Æ≠Óc sˆ dÙng, V Spa ch›nh lµ l˘a ch‰n hoµn h∂o cho du kh∏ch Æ” ch®m s„c c¨ th” cÚng nh≠ nu´ng chi“u b∂n th©n trong nh˜ng ngµy l≠u trÛ lπi Avatar.

Ra ÆÍi vÌi mong muËn mang tÌi du kh∏ch kh´ng gian l≠u trÛ, nghÿ d≠Ïng ÆÀm ch†t Vi÷t Nam nh≠ng v…n hi÷n Æπi vµ tinh t’, b™n cπnh c∏c dch vÙ vµ ti÷n nghi sΩn c„, s˘ th©n thi÷n, tÀn t◊nh tı ÆÈi ngÚ nh©n vi™n chuy™n nghi÷p cÒa kh∏ch sπn h¯a hãn sœ lµm hµi lng vµ mang tÌi qu∑ng thÍi gian Æ∏ng nhÌ cho du kh∏ch khi Æ’n vÌi Kh∏ch sπn Avatar ßµ NΩng.

DA NANG Located right in front of My Khe beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world voted by Forbes Magazine, just a 8-minute drive from Danang International Airport, Avatar Hotel is a harmoniously blend of Danang’s natural beauty and Vietnamese cultural quintessence, bringing guests a perfect new experience of beach vacation.

Featuring 108 rooms and apartments overlooking the sea, Avatar aims at providing its customers the best accommodations with luxurious services at affordable rates.

Superior and all Deluxe rooms featuring nice large bathrooms equipped with bathtub are perfect options for guests seeking a comfortable business trip or a memorable short getaway whereas 2-bedroom Premier Suite or Junior Suite apartment, designed in an elegant style, are suitable options for a long holiday with family and friends or a long business trip with colleagues. Especially, located on the highest level of the hotel, Grand Suite is the most luxurious apartment offered by Avatar. Featuring two separate bedrooms, a living room, a bar and other luxurious and modern amenities, Grand Suite creates a comfortable space for you to stay and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of My Khe beach.

The spacious function rooms of the hotel, tastefully decorated and equipped with modern facilities, can serve up to 300 people and would be the best choices for business trips or MICE tourism.

Situated on the 3rd floor of the hotel, Taste of Viet Restaurant will bring you a new Vietnamese dining experience. The Vietnamese theme is embedded through not only friendly and professional staff but also simple chopsticks, bowls and other things used in the restaurant.

At Taste of Viet, diners can have a memorable journey exploring Vietnamese culture with interesting stories hidden in each special cuisine made by talented chefs.

Next to the reception area of the hotel is C&J Bistro, where you can enjoy Vietnamese coffee or other delightful drinks with scrumptious cakes.

On the 18th floor, you will find Grill & Chill Lounge, an ideal place to have the most relaxing moments with family and friends while sightseeing the panaromic view of Danang city. A glass of wine or a delicious barbecue party at night will make your stay more memorable.

Following the Vietnamese concept of the whole hotel, V Spa is designed in a traditional style and uses popular Vietnamese herbs,

bringing you a comfortable place for healthcare purposes.

Bearing the true distinctions of Vietnamese culture, Avatar Hotel promise to satisfy all customers not only with luxurious accomodation, modern facilities and perfect amenities but also by professional and dedicated staffs. Your stay in Danang city will be full of memorable moments.

Avatar - A perfect Experience in Danang * 120 An Thuong 2, My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang City * Tel: 0511 3939 888 * Fax: 0511 3939 889 * Email: info@avatardanang.com * Website: www.avatardanang.com TRAVELLIVE

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KHÉCH SÑN HóI AN CHˇN D\NG CH¢N TRONG LíNG PHˇ C‡

‰a lπc ngay trung t©m phË cÊ, tı Kh∏ch sπn HÈi An, chÿ vÌi vµi phÛt Æi bÈ, du kh∏ch c„ th” tham quan phË cÊ, kh∏m ph∏ nät Æãp tr«m læng cÒa HÈi An. Ngoµi ra, tı kh∏ch sπn Æi v“ ph›a ß´ng 4km, du kh∏ch c„ th” chi™m ng≠Ïng b∑i bi”n Cˆa ßπi hay CÔ Lao Chµm tuy÷t Æãp. Kh∏ch sπn bao gÂm 150 phng Æπt ti™u chu»n quËc t’ bao phÒ bÎi c©y xanh, tπo c∂m gi∏c d‘ chu vµ g«n gÚi vÌi thi™n nhi™n. Th™m vµo Æ„, h b¨i ngoµi trÍi vµ gh’ th≠ gi∑n cπnh b” b¨i, b” sÙc, s©n tennis, cˆa hµng l≠u ni÷m, phng tr≠ng bµy ngh÷ thuÀt, khu spa vµ khu ch®m s„c sæc Æãp chæc hºn du kh∏ch sœ r†t th›ch thÛ khi sˆ dÙng c∏c dch vÙ nµy. H÷ thËng »m th˘c cÒa kh∏ch sπn bao gÂm c∏c nhµ hµng Oaks Terrace vÌi c∏c m„n ¢u, nhµ hµng Indochina Corner phÙc vÙ m„n É, qu«y bar Western phÙc vÙ cocktail, pizza vµ paster cÒa ≥. Du kh∏ch cÚng c„ th” trang b th™m ki’n th¯c »m th˘c cÒa m◊nh bªng kh„a h‰c n†u c∏c m„n ®n nÊi ti’ng cÒa HÈi An do kh∏ch sπn tÊ ch¯c. Lµ n¨i giao ha gi˜a lch sˆ vµ v®n h„a cÒa phË cÊ, Kh∏ch sπn HÈi An giÛp du kh∏ch c∂m nhÀn nät v®n h„a Æa ph≠¨ng, m´i tr≠Íng thi™n nhi™n vµ Æ∆c bi÷t lµ lËi sËng cÒa con ng≠Íi HÈi An trong tıng dch vÙ.

(KHÉCH SÑN HóI AN *10 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, HÈi An, Qu∂ng Nam *Tel: 0510 386 1445 *Website: hoianhotel.com.vn)

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NGHé D¶öNG DI SÅN ß’n vÌi HÈi An, du kh∏ch c„ th” Æπp xe ho∆c ngÂi tr™n thuy“n xu´i theo dng s´ng ra Æ’n Cˆa ßπi vµ c∂m nhÀn ∏nh næng †m ∏p tr™n b∑i An Bang. Ho∆c xa h¨n mÈt chÛt, bπn c„ th” Æ’n th®m Th∏nh Æa M¸ S¨n ho∆c cË Æ´ Hu’ Æ” t◊m hi”u nh˜ng nät v®n h„a x≠a tr™n m∂nh Ɔt mi“n Trung. C∏ch bi”n chÿ ›t phÛt Æi xe Æπp, Anantara HÈi An Resort Æem Æ’n mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m nghÿ d≠Ïng hµi ha gi˜a c∏c Di s∂n v®n h„a th’ giÌi UNESCO. C∏c phng nghÿ cÒa Anantara HÈi An Resort & Spa mang ÆÀm d†u †n phong c∏ch ki’n trÛc Ph∏p tπi nh˜ng vÔng nhi÷t ÆÌi cÒa ch©u É. ß’n Æ©y, bπn vµ ng≠Íi †y c„ th” cÔng nhau bæt Æ«u mÈt ngµy vÌi b˜a s∏ng b™n dng s´ng thanh b◊nh, mÈt buÊi tr≠a nhã nhµng d≠Ìi nh˜ng t∏n c©y xanh m∏t trong v≠Ín vµ k’t thÛc bªng mÈt buÊi tËi †m cÛng tr™n thuy“n. Vµ phË cÊ HÈi An lµ n¨i c∏c c∆p Æ´i cÔng nhau tÀn h≠Îng phÛt gi©y ri™ng t≠

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(ANANTARA HóI AN RESORT & SPA *1 Phπm HÂng Th∏i, S¨n Phong, HÈi An, Qu∂ng Nam *Website: www.hoi-an. anantara.Com) TP.HCM

RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE SAIGON VÄ DëCH V| HóI HñP VÌi tıng mÙc Æ›ch tÊ ch¯c kh∏c nhau, kh∏ch sπn Renaissance Riverside Saigon cung c†p c∏c khu v˘c phng c„ thi’t k’ phÔ hÓp, tı phng h‰p s∏ng tπo dµnh cho c∏c buÊi hu†n luy÷n, Ƶo tπo, chia sŒ ˝ ki’n; phng h‰p dµnh cho hÈi ngh, c∏c cuÈc h‰p m∆t mang t›nh ch†t k˚ ni÷m hay mÈt s˘ ki÷n dµnh cho c∏c c†p l∑nh Æπo vµ nh„m Æ” Æ≠a ra c∏c quy’t Ænh Æ’n qu∂ng c∏o cho c∏c s∂n ph»m, dch vÙ mÌi...

Renaissance Riverside Saigon cn cung c†p cho kh∏ch hµng c∏c

xu h≠Ìng mÌi nh†t th´ng qua website: www.meetingsimagined. com. Meetings Imagines lµ mÈt ph«n m“m tr˘c tuy’n s∏ng tπo nhªm Æ≠a ra nh˜ng lÍi khuy™n tËt nh†t, cÀp nhÀt t◊nh h◊nh vµ phÙc vÙ bπn ngay trong s˘ ki÷n.

(KHÉCH SÑN RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE SAIGON *8 - 15 T´n ߯c Thæng, Q.1, TP.HCM *Website: www.renaissancehotels.com) L¢M ߤNG

LÇNG MÑN ANA MANDARA VILLAS ßÄ LÑT C∏ch trung t©m thµnh phË ßµ Lπt chÿ 5 phÛt l∏i xe, Ana Mandara Villas ßµ Lπt mang Æ’n cho du kh∏ch khung c∂nh mÈc mπc, y™n b◊nh mang ©m h≠Îng vÔng ngoπi ´ n≠Ìc Ph∏p. ô Æ©y c„ v≠Ín rau xanh, c©y tr∏i t˘ nhi™n vµ hoa d‰c theo lËi Æi l∏t Æ∏, th›ch hÓp cho nh˜ng phÛt gi©y th≠ gi∑n nhã nhµng cÒa c∏c c∆p Æ´i, nh„m

bπn vµ c∂ gia Æ◊nh. Khu nghÿ Ana Mandara Villas ßµ Lπt bao gÂm 17 c®n bi÷t th˘ cÊ tı thÍi ß´ng D≠¨ng ph©n thµnh 72 phng ÆÀm nät ki’n trÛc Ph∏p. MÁi bi÷t th≠ vÌi tıng m∂ng kh´ng gian ri™ng vµ chung Æan xen vÌi phng ®n, phng kh∏ch vµ phng nghÿ li“n k“, rÈng r∑i nh≠ng †m cÛng sœ lµ n¨i l˝ t≠Îng cho c∏c buÊi sinh hoπt gia Æ◊nh hay hÈi h‰p nh„m bπn.

Nghÿ d≠Ïng tπi Ana Mandara Villas ßµ Lπt hà nµy, c∏c bä tı 8 - 12 tuÊi cn c„ th” tham gia c∏c hoπt ÆÈng thÛ v nh≠: Thu hoπch rau cÒ tπi khu v≠Ín xanh cÒa khu nghÿ; rau thu hoπch sœ Æ≠Óc b∏n lπi vÌi gi∏ ≠u Æ∑i; ho∆c tham gia c∏c cuÈc thi nh· tπi mini-golf vÌi nhi“u m„n quµ d‘ th≠¨ng.

(ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT RESORT & SPA *ß≠Íng L™ Lai, P.5, ßµ Lπt, L©m ßÂng *Email:sales-dalat@ anamandara-resort.com)

MùA ߧNG N•I C^A BIÕN ô mi“n Trung, thÍi ti’t cuËi hπ th≠Íng m≠a, trong vŒ hanh hao trÎ mÔa, bi”n th≠Íng lÈ nät th©m tr«m, nh◊n xa kh´ng th†y r‚.

Hµng dıa tr≠Ìc Khu Du lch Bi”n HÈi An ph†t ph¨ l∏ trong hµng vπn gi‰t m≠a nghi™ng, chıng nh≠ Æ≠a tay mÍi g‰i m‰i th¯ xa x´i trÎ v“.

Mµ thÀt, v“ vÌi Khu Du lch Bi”n HÈi An nh˜ng ngµy nµy mÌi th†y kh› hÀu Î Æ©y chÿ c„ 2 mÔa r‚ r÷t: næng vµ m≠a. Nh˜ng hµng c©y trong khu´n vi™n n¨i Æ©y nh≠ v≠¨n cao trong m≠a sau c∂ mÔa næng ch„i.

M≠a cÚng Æ∑ dÈi rˆa v muËi m∆n cÒa bi”n cn Ɖng tr™n l∏ Æ” xanh ng∏t mÈt mµu h©n hoan, t≠¨i m∏t.

R†t l©u rÂi mÌi c„ dp ngÂi trong c®n phng †m cÛng nh◊n qua khung cˆa k›nh. Ngoµi kia lµ bi”n vÌi bÈt træng, dng n≠Ìc ch∂y ch«m chÀm tr™n khung k›nh vµ t´i Æ∑ sΩn sµng Æ„n mÈt mÔa ß´ng n¨i cˆa Bi”n.

C„ g◊ Î mÔa ß´ng? - T´i t˘ h·i.

Khung cˆa, c∏i bµn, chi’c gh’ vµ gi≠Íng ngÒ Î Æ©y thÀt lπ, s˘ hi÷n

di÷n cÒa chÛng khi’n cho kh´ng gian cÒa c®n phng bi÷t th˘ nµy trÎ n™n †m cÛng, d‘ g«n. Nh◊n vµi gi‰t m≠a li ti cn Ɖng tr™n vai ∏o cÒa c´ nh©n vi™n phÙc vÙ phng, t´i mÿm c≠Íi nh≠ hi”u rªng, cuÈc sËng hi÷n di÷n Î khæp n¨i.

ThÀt thÛ v khi Æ≠Óc ngÂi trong gian nhµ hµng nh◊n ra s´ng vÌi m≠a bay vµ mÈt chi’c thuy“n th∂ l≠Ìi trong chi“u. B†t ch†p ngoµi kia s„ng bi”n c„ lÛc «m µo, b™n Æ©y, con s´ng CÊ C v…n chÎ theo m◊nh khÛc ca thanh b◊nh cÒa lµng qu™ cuËi nguÂn Æi vµo gi†c ngÒ.

Cn t´i, tr≠Ìc khi trÎ lπi c®n phng †m cÛng †y Æ” ngÒ, mÔi v cÒa bi”n vµ nh˜ng m„n ®n †m n„ng phÙc vÙ theo phong c∏ch phÔ hÓp Æ∑ Æ∏nh th¯c ni“m vui thÙ h≠Îng.

Th™m mÈt ly r≠Óu mπnh Î qu«y bar vµ ti’ng nhπc du d≠¨ng trong c®n phng ngÀp ∏nh ÆÃn vµng, mÔa ß´ng giÛp cho m‰i ng≠Íi x›ch lπi g«n nhau. ß´i khi, chÿ c«n mÈt ∏nh s∏ng, bπn

Æ∑ c„ th” nh„m l™n ng‰n lˆa cho m◊nh, cho ng≠Íi. Vµ ∏nh s∏ng †y Æ∑ tÌi khi buÊi sÌm trÍi ngıng m≠a, næng y’u nh≠ng cÚng ÆÒ khi’n m‰i gi‰t n≠Ìc t˘ m◊nh vÏ ra Æ” ha vµo dng ch∂y. T´i cÚng nhÀn ra m◊nh trÎ n™n t≠¨i mÌi sau khi Æ≠Óc vÁ v“ bÎi ti’ng s„ng bi”n trong Æ™m.

Tı Khu Du lch Bi”n HÈi An Æπp xe l™n phË cÊ chıng 15 phÛt, phË ph≠Íng ≠Ìt m≠a vµ du hi“n Æ’n lπ.

Men theo dng s´ng n¨i t´i ngÂi trong nhµ hµng chi“u h´m tr≠Ìc, nh˜ng hµng c©y ÆÔa vÌi gi„ th’ nµo mµ l∏ c¯ h≠Ìng l™n nh≠ muËn chÿ Æ≠Íng. Vµ phË cÊ thanh b◊nh vÌi nh˜ng con Æ≠Íng nh· Æ∑ gÓi t∂ nhi“u c∂m gi∏c kh∏c lπ bÎi nhp sËng phË th ri™ng c„ Î HÈi An. R‚ rµng, kh´ng ph∂i ng…u nhi™n mµ th≠¨ng c∂ng HÈi An xa x≠a Æ≠Óc lÀp b™n dng s´ng vµ g«n bi”n nh≠ th’. Th˘c t’ lµ m‰i con s´ng Æ“u tr´i v“ bi”n vµ mÔa ß´ng Î cˆa bi”n Æ∑ cho t´i mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m mÌi vÌi Khu Du lch Bi”n HÈi An.

(Hoi An Beach Resort * Add: 01 Cua Dai St., Hoi An City, Quang Nam - Vietnam Tel: (+84.510) 392 7011 - Fax: (+84.510) 392 7019 Email: reservation@hoianbeachresort.com.vn - Website: www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn)

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HOI AN

HOIAN HOTEL LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN

T

he Hoi An Hotel is admired for its location, charm, and world-class facilities. From the hotel, guests can walk to the Ancient Town, access stunning Cua Dai beach, 4km East or bathe at Cu Lao Cham beach.

The hotel features 150 international-standard rooms and suites in low rise blocks spaced throughout lush, shady grounds. The four-star hotel also offers use of a vast, outdoor pool with poolside recliners, Jacuzzi, tennis court, souvenir shop and art gallery, beauty salon and tour desk.

Dining options consist of Western dishes at Oaks Terrace, Asian cuisines at Indochina Corner as well as cocktail, Italian pizza and pasta at Westen bar. Guests can also take part in daily cooking classes to create authentic Vietnamese dishes.

The Hoi An Hotel is a blend of the Old Town's culture and historical values, showing the beauty of local culture, nature and inhabitants' lifestyle.

(HOI AN HOTEL *10 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An, Quang Nam

HOTELS

*Tel: 0510 386 1445 *Website: hoianhotel.com.vn)

& RESORTS

HCMC

RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE SAIGON AND MEETING SERVICES Renaissance Riverside Saigon offers guests a selection of rooms and suites that can meet the various demands of customers. The hotel features creative rooms for training session and sharing new ideas, along with conference venues for workshop, decisive board meetings, celebrations and product launches. Renaissance Riverside Saigon also keeps guests imformed on www.meetingsimagined.com,

HOI AN

a new website giving you the best suggestions and updates during your events.

(RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE SAIGON HOTEL *8 - 15 Ton Duc Thang, Dist.1, HCMC *Website: www. renaissancehotels.com) LAM DONG

ROMANTIC ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT Only a 5-minute drive from the city of Dalat, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat offers visitors a tranquil

space with French art d채cor villas.

Here, friends, couples and family can relax in a serene place with green vegetable and fruit gardens and flowers grown along stone walkways. Ana Mandara Villas Dalat features 17 unique villas which are authentically preserved from Indochina and consist of 72 Frenchstyle rooms. Each villa, with private room, dining room, living room and adjacent rooms creates a spacious and cozy place for family gatherings or informal meetings. This summer, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat offers children numerous interesting activities including collecting

vegetables at the organic garden of the resort (collected vegetables will be sold at low price) and playing at the mini-golf course to receive lovely prizes.

(ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT RESORT & SPA *Le Lai Str, Ward 5, Dalat, Lam Dong *Email: sales-dalat@ anamandara-resort.com)

RELAX AND DISCOVER HERITAGE SITES Visiting Hoi An, tourists can ride or sail a boat along the river to Cua Dai or sunbathe on the beautiful An Bang beach.

If you like to discover ancient culture, then My Son Sanctuary and the ancient capital, Hue, will be a great choices for you. Just a short bicycle ride away, Anantara Hoi An Resort is near several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Anantara Hoi An Resort features luxurious rooms designed with a fusion of graceful French and tropical Asian styles. Here, you and your life partner can start your beautiful day with a breakfast nearby the tranquil river, relax in the lush green garden at noon, and enjoy dinner in an intimate environment on a cruise. Couples can spend private moments and discover local culture in Hoi An Old Quarter during their honeymoon.

(ANANTARA HOI AN RESORT & SPA *1 Pham Hong Thai, Son Phong, Hoi An, Quang Nam *Web: www. hoi-an.anantara.com)

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TP.HCM

NIKKO SAIGON CHO THU£ V°N PHíNG Nªm trong khu v˘c trung t©m QuÀn 1, chÿ c∏ch vµi phÛt Æ’n c∏c khu mua sæm th≠¨ng mπi sang tr‰ng vµ cao Ëc v®n phng, kh∏ch sπn Nikko Sµi Gn lµ n¨i phÔ hÓp Æ” lµm v®n phng Æπi di÷n ho∆c Æπi l˝ c∏c h∑ng vä m∏y bay, c∏c h∑ng l˜ hµnh... Khu v®n phng cho thu™ tπi l«u 4 - khu v˘c Business Center cÒa kh∏ch sπn Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ phÔ hÓp dµnh cho giÌi kinh doanh vÌi c∏c ≠u Æ∑i Æ∆c bi÷t nh≠: hπn m¯c ti™u thÙ Æi÷n VND 21.500/m2, ph› ti™u thÙ n≠Ìc, chi ph› g‰i Æi÷n thoπi cho thu™ bao cË Ænh trong nÈi thµnh TP. HCM... Ngoµi ra, kh∏ch sπn Nikko Sµi Gn cn c„ nhµ hµng quËc t’ La Brasserie phÙc vÙ c∏c m„n ®n quËc t’ vµ c∏c m„n ®n NhÀt B∂n, nhµ hµng Ming Court mang ÆÀm nät »m th˘c Trung Hoa vµ The Lounge tπi khu v˘c ti“n s∂nh. ß©y lµ n¨i phÔ hÓp Æ” ti’p Æ∑i ÆËi t∏c ho∆c th≠ gi∑n sau giÍ lµm vi÷c.

HOTELS & RESORTS

NHA TRANG

LIBERTY CENTRAL NHA TRANG HOTEL

K

h∏ch sπn Liberty Central Nha Trang t‰a lπc ngay tπi trung t©m TP. Nha Trang gÂm 20 t«ng vÌi 227 phng ngÒ Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ sang tr‰ng, hi÷n Æπi, t«m nh◊n h≠Ìng bi”n, lµ mÈt n¨i l˝ t≠Îng cho du kh∏ch nghÿ ch©n t◊m ki’m s˘ tho∂i m∏i vµ ti÷n nghi cÚng nh≠ nh˜ng chuy’n c´ng t∏c dµi ngµy Î Nha Trang. Kh∏ch sπn cung c†p phng nghÿ trang nh∑, sang tr‰ng vÌi truy cÀp wifi mi‘n ph› trong toµn bÈ khu´n vi™n cÔng vÌi h÷ thËng c∏c phng hÈi ngh, nhµ hµng, cafä, h b¨i ngoµi trÍi, phng tÀp th” dÙc, massage, lobby shop... ti÷n nghi cho du kh∏ch. Tπi Liberty Central Nha Trang, du kh∏ch c„ th” tÀn h≠Îng dch vÙ m∏t-xa th≠ gi∑n tπi spa hay h∏t karaoke ngay trong khu´n vi™n.

Nh©n vi™n th©n thi÷n tπi qu«y l‘ t©n 24 giÍ c„ th” hÁ trÓ kh∏ch vÌi c∏c dch vÙ gi∆t lµ, Æ≠a Æ„n s©n bay vµ trÓ giÛp Æ∆c bi÷t theo y™u c«u.

(LIBERTY CENTRAL NHA TRANG HOTEL *Tel: 058 3529 555 *Website: www.libertycentralhotel.com)

(KHÉCH SÑN NIKKO SAIGON *235 Nguy‘n V®n Cı, Q.1, TP.HCM) HÄ NóI

LŸ HóI BIA ß`C OKTOBERFEST 2015 TÑI HÄ NóI L‘ hÈi bia ߯c Oktoberfest 2015 do Hi÷p HÈi C∏c Doanh Nghi÷p ߯c tπi Vi÷t Nam (GBA) phËi hÓp vÌi kh∏ch sπn JW Marriott Hanoi tÊ ch¯c sœ di‘n ra tπi l“u Festzelt trong khu´n vi™n kh∏ch sπn tı 18h00 - 24h00, trong 3 ngµy 22, 23, 24/10. VÌi di÷n t›ch 1600m2, kh∏ch sπn c„ th” phÙc vÙ tÌi 1500 kh∏ch mÁi Æ™m, h¯a hãn sœ t∏i hi÷n Æ≠Óc kh´ng kh› s´i ÆÈng vµ ÆÀm ch†t v®n h„a Æ∆c tr≠ng ti™u bi”u cÒa l‘ hÈi Oktoberfest truy“n thËng tπi ߯c. ß∆c bi÷t, bπn cn Æ≠Óc th≠Îng th¯c tr‰n vãn c∏c m„n ®n ÆÀm Ƶ h≠¨ng v ߯c, bia t≠¨i nhÀp kh»u tr˘c ti’p, ha cÔng kh´ng kh› l‘ hÈi s´i ÆÈng trong

n“n ©m nhπc d©n gian Bavarian do ban nhπc "Anton Showband" tr◊nh di‘n.

(KHÉCH SÑN JW MARRIOTT HANOI *08 ßÁ ߯c DÙc, Q. Nam Tı Li™m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3833 5588) NINH BçNH

KHÉM PHÉ THI£N ߶òNG NON N¶õC THANH BçNH ߃T B¿C Chÿ c∏ch Hµ NÈi 90 phÛt l∏i xe, Emeralda Resort Ninh B◊nh lµ Æi”m Æ’n l˝ t≠Îng cho nh˜ng du kh∏ch bÀn rÈn muËn tÀn h≠Îng nh˜ng kho∂nh khæc nghÿ ng¨i, th≠ gi∑n qu˝ gi∏ vµ th≠Îng th¯c vŒ Æãp tinh t’ læng Ɖng qua ngµn n®m lch sˆ cÒa vÔng Ɔt cË Æ´. N’u nh≠ sæp x’p Æ≠Óc mÈt dp nghÿ dµi Æ´ng ÆÒ nh˜ng ng≠Íi th©n y™u lµ bµi to∏n qu∏ kh„ kh®n, bπn hoµn toµn c„ th” t◊m Æ’n khu nghÿ d≠Ïng Æãp nh†t mi“n Bæc nµy cho chuy’n nghÿ d≠Ïng vµ Æi tour th≠Îng ngoπn phong c∂nh chËn th«n ti™n x¯ Bæc. Chu»n b cho bπn g„i nghÿ d≠Ïng mÔa hà hoµn h∂o nh†t, Emeralda Resort Ninh B◊nh giÌi thi÷u g„i ≠u Æ∑i Kh∏m ph∏ di s∂n non n≠Ìc k’t hÓp nghÿ d≠Ïng, tham quan vµ th≠Îng th¯c Æ∆c s∂n dµnh cho kh∏ch Æoµn, gi∏ chÿ tı 2.200.000VNß/ng≠Íi. Ép dÙng tı nay Æ’n 31/08/2015 cho Æoµn tı 8 - 20 ng≠Íi, g„i ≠u Æ∑i bao gÂm 1 ho∆c 2 Æ™m nghÿ, mÈt b˜a tËi theo set menu, tour nˆa ngµy kh∏m ph∏ non n≠Ìc Ninh B◊nh, cÔng nhi“u gi∂m gi∏ dch vÙ kh∏c tπi resort.

(EMERALDA RESORT NINH BçNH *Khu B∂o TÂn V©n Long, X∑ Gia V©n, Huy÷n Gia Vi‘n, Tÿnh Ninh B◊nh *Tel: 0303 658 333 *Email: info@ emeraldaresort.com *Website: www.emeraldaresort.com)

HÄ NóI

"CÅM NHÜN HÄ NóI" THEO CÉCH RI£NG Nh˜ng Æa danh nÊi ti’ng nh≠ V®n Mi’u - QuËc Tˆ Gi∏m, ChÔa MÈt CÈt, L®ng ChÒ tch H Ch› Minh, ChÔa Tr†n QuËc; hay nh˜ng kh´ng gian ngh÷ thuÀt nh· trong phË cÊ, cÔng g„i l≠u trÛ sang tr‰ng tπi kh∏ch sπn Moevenpick Hµ NÈi sœ tπo n™n mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m thÛ v kh„ qu™n cho du kh∏ch. G„i dch vÙ "C∂m nhÀn Hµ NÈi" bao gÂm: l≠u trÛ qua Æ™m, b˜a s∏ng hµng ngµy dµnh cho hai ng≠Íi, mÈt tour vng quanh thµnh phË trong ngµy bªng x›ch l´ hay xe Æi÷n (vµo ngµy th¯ 2 cÒa k˙ nghÿ). Ch≠¨ng tr◊nh Æ≠Óc ∏p dÙng tı th∏ng 8 cho 2 Æ™m nghÿ trÎ l™n vÌi gi∏ 4.402.000VNß++ÆÂng/Æ™m.

(MOEVENPICK HOTEL HANOI *83A L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3822 2800 *Email: hotel.hanoi.reservation@moevenpick.com)

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NINH BINH

TOURING IN STYLE WITH EMERALDA NINH BINH RESORT

D

o you fancy wonderful summer get-together with your extended family, your close friends, or dearest colleagues, while a long vacation cannot fit to everyone's work schedule? The perfect choice could be a one or two night stay in Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh, the most charming resort of North Vietnam, coupled with a half-day group tour to one of the world famous tourism spots Ninh Binh has to offer.

Within easy reach by a leisurely 90 minute drive from Hanoi, Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh is an ideal place for busy people who wish to enjoy rare moments of joy and relaxation and discover Ninh Binh's untouched beauty including the World Heritage Site, Trang An. Applicable from now until August 31th 2015 for group of 8-20 guests, with rates as low as VND2,200,000/person, The Touring in Style package includes one or two night stay, one set-menu dinner, one half-day Ninh Binh excursion tour, and discounts for other services at the resort.

(EMERALDA RESORT NINH BINH *Van Long Reserve, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam *Tel: 0303 658 333 *Email: info@emeraldaresort.com *Website: www.emeraldaresort.com)

HCMC

NIKKO SAIGON OFFICES FOR LEASE

Restaurant and The Lounge. These are good places for you to treat your colleagues or relax after long work days.

Located in the heart of Dist.1, HCMC, just a few minutes from luxurious shopping malls and office buildings, Nikko Saigon is a great location for your office, ticket agent or travel agent. The Prime offices are in Business Center on the 4th floor of the building.

Customer can enjoy numerous benefits such as monthly electricity allowance of VND 21,500/ m2, telephone calls and water consumption fee. At Nikko Saigon, customers also have the chance to enjoy scrumptious dishes and Japanese cuisine offered by La Brasserie Restaurant as well as Chinese food at Ming Court

(NIKKO SAIGON *235 Nguyen Van Cu, Dist.1, HCMC) HANOI

HANOI INSIGHT Famous places such as Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Temple and art spaces in the Old Quarter, together with a luxurious accommodation at Moevenpick Hanoi Hotel, will bring you a memorable experience when visiting Hanoi. Moevenpick Hanoi Hotel is offering a Hanoi Insight package including overnight accommodation, daily breakfast

for two and one day city tour including cyclo or electric car tour (on 2nd day of the stay). This package is applied from August for at least 2 night stay, from VND4,402,000++/night.

(MOEVENPICK HOTEL HANOI *83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3822 2800 *Email: hotel.hanoi. reservation@moevenpick.com) HANOI

HANOI OKTOBERFEST 2015 This year, the German Business Association (GBA) continues to team up with the JW Marriott Hanoi hotel to host the 6th Hanoi Oktoberfest. The festival will take place at Festzelt of the

hotel from 6:00pm till midnight from Thursday October 22nd to Saturday October24th of (3 nights).

Featuring an area of 1600 square meters holding up to 1500 people, the hotel promises to create the authentic atmosphere found in the massive beer halls of the original Oktoberfest in Germany.

At the festival, you can also enjoy a variety of German specialties and beer imported from Germany while relaxing with exciting Bavarian classics performed by the Anton Show Band.

(JW MARRIOTT HANOI HOTEL *08 Do Duc Duc, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3833 5588)

NHA TRANG

LIBERTY CENTRAL NHA TRANG HOTEL Located in the heart of Nha Trang, Liberty Central Nha Trang Hotel features 20 floors with 227 well-appointed guest rooms and a gorgeous ocean view. The hotel is an ideal place for travelers seeking a tranquil space as well as business executives on long business trips in Nha Trang. In addition to luxurious guestrooms with free wi-fi, the hotel offers guests numerous facilities including meeting rooms, fitness rooms, restaurants, caf채s, massage and lobby shops. At Liberty Central Nha Trang Hotel, guests can enjoy qualified massage services or karaoke with friends. Friendly receptionists will help you with other services such as airport transfer, laundry and special support at all times.

(LIBERTY CENTRAL NHA TRANG HOTEL *Tel: 058 3529 555 *Website: www.libertycentralhotel.com)

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KH§NG GIAN HóI HñP ß∫NG CƒP TÑI BUSINESS meets TRANQUILITY

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Tı phng Ëc chuy™n nghi÷p vµ ti÷n nghi cho hÈi ngh, hÈi th∂o tÌi nh˜ng phng ti÷c sang tr‰ng, †m cÛng dµnh cho dp kÿ ni÷m Æ∆c bi÷t Æ“u Æ≠Óc The Hanoi Club cung c†p vÌi phong c∏ch lch thi÷p nh†t. ß©y ch›nh lµ Æa chÿ l˝ t≠Îng cho nh˜ng kho∂nh khæc Æ∏ng nhÌ cÔng ÆËi t∏c, ÆÂng nghi÷p hay bπn bà vµ ng≠Íi th©n.

The Hanoi Club mang Æ’n s˘ l˘a ch‰n phong phÛ vÌi nhi“u loπi phng kh∏c nhau dµnh cho hÈi h‰p.

Orchid Room vÌi di÷n t›ch l™n tÌi 315m2, thi’t k’ cao rÈng vµ mang phong c∏ch tËi gi∂n hi÷n Æπi trµn ngÀp ∏nh s∏ng t˘ nhi™n lµ n¨i th›ch hÓp cho nh˜ng hÈi ngh lÌn vÌi s¯c ch¯a Æ’n 300 ng≠Íi.

N’u c©n nhæc cho mÈt cuÈc h‰p lÌn nh≠ng c„ nhi“u trao ÆÊi vµ th∂o luÀn th◊ Lotus ch›nh lµ gi∂i ph∏p hoµn h∂o. Phng Lotus rÈng 255m2, kh´ng gian †m ∏p vµ Æ≠Óc sΩn sµng cho vi÷c sæp Æ∆t bµn h‰p qu©y qu«y theo h◊nh c∏nh cung.

Jasmine lπi lµ mÈt l˘a ch‰n Æ∏ng l≠u ˝ cho nh˜ng cuÈc h‰p Æi h·i s˘ sang tr‰ng Î kh´ng gian vıa ph∂i. ß∆c bi÷t, The Hanoi Club c„ 2 phng Jasmine vÌi di÷n t›ch 75m2 Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ linh hoπt, Æ” c„ th” t∏ch rÍi c∏ch ©m vµ ghäp hÓp nh†t lπi thµnh 1 phng lÌn khi c«n thi’t. ß” th” hi÷n s˘ ƺng c†p trong cuÈc g∆p gÏ vÌi ÆËi t∏c, Boardroom sœ giÛp bπn khºng Ænh gi∏ tr nhÍ kh´ng gian hi÷n Æπi trong 59m2 cÔng nÈi th†t gÁ lch l∑m vµ gh’ ngÂi b‰c da.

T†t c∂ c∏c phng h‰p cÒa The Hanoi Club Æ“u c„ th” Æ≠Óc bË tr› vµ sæp Æ∆t bµn gh’ theo y™u c«u cÒa kh∏ch hµng, ÆÂng thÍi cung c†p c∏c dch vÙ hÁ trÓ mµn h◊nh, m∏y chi’u, ©m thanh chuy™n nghi÷p cÚng nh≠ Æ uËng vµ tea-break Æa dπng.

B™n cπnh Æ„, dp nµy, bπn c„ c¨ hÈi Æ≠Óc th≠Îng th¯c buffet sang tr‰ng tËi th¯ tËi th¯ 7 hµng tu«n tπi Nhµ hµng Tivoli vÌi menu phong phÛ tı c∏c m„n ®n thu«n Vi÷t cho Æ’n h∂i s∂n cao c†p vµ c∂ c∏c m„n ®n mang h≠¨ng v É, ¢u.

T‰a lπc tπi v tr› Ææc Æa, The Hanoi Club cn sÎ h˜u mÈt sË phng c„ g„c nh◊n rÈng h≠Ìng ra H T©y. DÔ lµ cuÈc h‰p nghi™m tÛc vµ lch s˘ cho tÌi nh˜ng b˜a ti÷c †m ∏p vµ sang tr‰ng, chæc chæn The Hanoi Club cÚng sœ mang Æ’n cho bπn nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m kh´ng qu™n.

Offering all kinds of events ranging from formal business conference and seminar to gala wedding and private party celebration, The Hanoi Club is the ideal place you are seeking for. Luxurious space, convenient amenities and professional staff of the hotel will satisfy your partners, friends and family, ensuring your event a resounding success with memorable moments.

The Hanoi Club features different rooms and suites that can meet the demands of all meetings and events.

With an area of 315m2, Orchid Room is designed in a simple modern style filled by natural light and can serve up to 300 persons in the generous space. This type of room is an appreciate suggestion for your large - scale conference.

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f you are going to have an important meeting with lots of discussion, then Lotus room is the most suitable choice. In an intimate space of 225m2, the conference table and chairs of Lotus room are arranged in rectangle so that you and your partners can exchange ideas more easily.

Jasmine Room should be on top of your considerations when choosing a medium place for luxurious meeting.

Moreover, The Hanoi Club is offering two 72m2 Jasmine rooms that can be merged as a large one thanks to their flexible design.

With an area of 59m2, Boardroom, which is exquisitely designed and furnished with luxurious wooden interior and leather-covered seats, would be a great way to showcase your high level as well as hospitality.

Furniture such as tables and chairs of these meeting rooms can be rearranged on demands of customers.

The Hanoi Hotel also provides other amenities such as monitor, projector, high-quality sound as well as a multitude of tea-break desserts and drinks.

Besides, at this time, Tivoli cafä of the Hotel is offering Saturday evening buffet with lavish menus including scrumptious Vietnamese cuisines, seafood and other Asian and Western dishes.

With itsprime location, The Hanoi Club also feature some rooms overlooking the West Lake. Regardless of your meeting’s type, The Hanoi Club is always ready to bring you unforgettable moments.

The Hanoi Club Hotel & Lake Palais Residences * 76 Yen Phu Str., Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi, VN * Tel: (84-4) 3823 8115 * Fax: (84-4) 38 238 390 * Website: www.TheHanoiClub.com

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KHU C°N Hó PHONG CÉCH WATERFRONT T‰a lπc tr™n Æ≠Íng Nguy‘n L≠¨ng Bªng, PhÛ M¸ H≠ng, QuÀn 7, chÿ c∏ch 20 phÛt tı trung t©m thµnh phË vµ c∏ch s©n bay T©n S¨n Nh†t 40 phÛt, The Waterfront bao gÂm c∏c c®n hÈ dch vÙ vµ nhµ phË rÈng r∑i nªm trong khu v˘c hoµn toµn t∏ch bi÷t vÌi nhi“u kho∂ng v≠Ín xanh xung quanh. Kh∏ch thu™ sœ Æ≠Óc cung c†p c∏c dch vÙ tr‰n g„i bao gÂm dch vÙ d‰n dãp hµng ngµy, b∂o v÷ 24 giÍ, Wifi, truy“n h◊nh c∏p, b” b¨i ngoµi trÍi, s©n tennis ngoµi trÍi, phng tÀp th” dÙc, khu v˘c t˘ gi∆t Òi, b∑i ÆÀu xe ´ t´, vµ xe bu˝t Æ≠a Æ„n Æ’n khu v˘c trung t©m.

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KHU BIåT TH# VEN BIÕN NHA TRANG

‰a lπc d≠Ìi ch©n ÆÃo CÔ Hin, c∏ch s©n bay quËc t’ Cam Ranh vµ trung t©m thµnh phË Nha Trang chÿ 20 phÛt Æi ´t´, khu bi÷t th˘ The Residences lµ mÈt ph«n cÒa khu nghÿ d≠Ïng 5 sao Mia Resort.

C∏c bi÷t th˘ The Residences Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ vÌi lËi vµo ch›nh tı t«ng m∏i Æ≠Óc phÒ xanh xen l…n h c∂nh quan. Theo phong thÒy, ki’n trÛc nµy mang Æ’n hi÷u ¯ng tËt v“ m∆t s¯c kh·e cho gia chÒ. B™n cπnh Æ„, phng kh∏ch vµ phng ®n Æ≠Óc bË tr› ngay b™n d≠Ìi t«ng m∏i vÌi thi’t k’ mÎ vıa mang Æ’n t«m nh◊n bao qu∏t toµn c∂nh vnh Cam Ranh xinh Æãp vıa giÛp ti’t ki÷m Æ∏ng k” nguÂn n®ng l≠Óng cho bi÷t th˘. C∏c phng ngÒ Æ≠Óc bË tr› Î hai t«ng th†p b™n d≠Ìi Æ” Æ∂m b∂o s˘ ri™ng t≠ vµ h≠Ìng nh◊n ra bi”n. ß∆c bi÷t, Î t«ng d≠Ìi cÔng c„ lËi Æi thºng ra bi”n.

VÌi lÓi th’ nªm trong khu Æ´ th PhÛ M¸ H≠ng, kh∏ch thu™ tπi The Waterfront sœ c„ th” tÀn h≠Îng nh˜ng ti÷n ›ch xung quanh nh≠ TTTM Crescent Mall, c∏c tr≠Íng h‰c quËc t’, s©n golf 9 lÁ, nhi“u nhµ hµng, si™u th, vµ b÷nh vi÷n quËc t’ Ph∏p Vi÷t.

The Waterfront Æ∏p ¯ng

Bi÷t th˘ m…u d˘ ki’n sœ ra mæt th tr≠Íng trong th∏ng 9 tÌi.

(THE RESIDENCES NHA TRANG *ß≠Íng Nguy‘n T†t Thµnh, B∑i ß´ng, Cam L©m, Nha Trang *Website: www.miaresidencenhatrang.com)

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KHôI C§NG D# ÉN SINH THÉI ßÅO Vü Y£N - HÅI PHíNG Vıa qua, TÀp Æoµn Vingroup Æ∑ ch›nh th¯c khÎi c´ng Giai Æoπn 1 - D˘ ∏n Khu Vui ch¨i gi∂i tr›, Nhµ Î vµ C´ng vi™n sinh th∏i Æ∂o VÚ Y™n thuÈc quÀn H∂i An vµ huy÷n ThÒy Nguy™n, TP H∂i Phng. D˘ ∏n c„ tÊng di÷n t›ch l™n Æ’n h¨n 870ha, nªm tr™n toµn bÈ Æ∂o, Æ≠Óc quy hoπch hoµn toµn theo m´ h◊nh Æ´ th du lch sinh th∏i, gÂm c∏c hπng mÙc: s©n golf 36 lÁ ti™u chu»n quËc t’ sœ lµ Æi”m nh†n thu hÛt du lch cao c†p cho H∂i Phng, c∏c bi÷t th˘ sinh th∏i,

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khu vui ch¨i gi∂i tr› ph¯c hÓp, c´ng vi™n sinh th∏i vµ h÷ thËng c∏p treo dµi 1,5km tı Ɔt li“n ra Æ∂o. D˘ ki’n, d˘ ∏n sœ Æ≠Óc hoµn thµnh vµo n®m 2020.

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S¿P RA M¿T D# ÉN KHU NGHé D¶öNG SOL HOUSE PH@ QUˇC S˘ c„ m∆t cÒa th≠¨ng hi÷u Sol House tπi PhÛ QuËc - d˘ ki’n khai tr≠¨ng vµo n®m 2016 - sœ mang Æ’n mÈt khu nghÿ d≠Ïng ƺng c†p quËc t’ cho du kh∏ch khi Æ’n vÌi vÔng Æ∂o nµy. Sol

House PhÛ QuËc lµ khu nghÿ d≠Ïng Æπt ti™u chu»n quËc t’ 4 sao vÌi 260 phng kh∏ch sπn vµ bungalo, spa, khu v˘c gi∂i tr› trong nhµ vµ ngoµi trÍi, hai nhµ hµng, qu«y bar b∑i bi”n, h b¨i vµ khu v˘c th” thao tr™n bi”n, phng hÈi ngh... ß∆c bi÷t Sol House PhÛ QuËc c„ b∑i bi”n ri™ng bi÷t - n¨i di‘n ra c∏c hoπt ÆÈng vui ch¨i Æ≠Óc tÊ ch¯c c∂ ngµy nh≠ hoπt ÆÈng bi”n buÊi s∏ng, nhµ hµng ti÷c n≠Ìng vµ phÙc vÙ r≠Óu vang vµo buÊi tËi.

(SOL HOUSE PH@ QUˇC *Website: www.mik.vn)

nhu c«u l≠u trÛ c∂ ngæn hπn vµ dµi hπn cÒa kh∏ch thu™. ß∆c bi÷t trong th∏ng 8, The Waterfront Æ≠a ra ch≠¨ng tr◊nh khuy’n m∑i hà chÿ vÌi 55.000.000VNß vµ 75.000.000VNß/th∏ng, kh∏ch hµng c„ c¨ hÈi thu™ loπi c®n hÈ 3 phng ngÒ (180m2) vµ c®n nhµ phË 3 phng ngÒ (198m2).

(SAVILLS VIåT NAM *Hotline: 0903 920 909 *Email: leasing_resi@ savills.com.vn )

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THE WATERFRONT PHU MY HUNG

ocated on Nguyen Luong Bang street, Phu My Hung, Dist. 7, just a 20 minute drive from the center of the city, 40 minutes from Tan Son Nhat Airport, The Waterfront features spacious apartments, townhouses and villas with private gardens. Customers are offered service packages including daily cleaning services, 24/7 security, wifi and cable TV, and numerous amenities such as outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, fitness room, laundry area, car park and shuttle bus to the city center.

In Phu My Hung urban area, customers can also use other services offered by Crescent Mall, international schools, 9-hole golf course, restaurants, supermarkets, and France-Vietnam international hospital. Moreover, in August, The Waterfront is offering its summer promotion.

Customers can to rent 3-bedroom apartment (180m2) or 3-bedroom townhouse (198m2) for VND55,000,000/month and VND75,000,000/ month respectively.

(SAVILLS VIET NAM *Hotline: 0903 920 909 *Email: leasing_resi@savills.com.vn)

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SOL HOUSE TO OPEN ON PHU QUOC ISLAND Scheduled to open in 2016, Sol House Phu Quoc will be a world-class resort and an ideal destination for visitors coming to the island. Sol House Phu Quoc is a four-star resort consisting of 260 magnificent rooms and bungalows, meeting rooms, an exotic spa, indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, two different dining spaces, a beach bar, a swimming pool and a beach sports centre. Moreover, Sol

House boasts a separate beach for all day activities such as beach sports in the morning and a restaurant serving grills and wine in the evening.

(SOL HOUSE PHU QUOC *Website: http://www.mik.vn) NHA TRANG

SEASIDE VILLAS IN NHA TRANG Conveniently located at the foot of Cu Hin mountain pass, between Cam Ranh Airport and Nha Trang City and just a 20minute drive from the city, The

Residences is a part of 5-star Mia Resort. The main entrance, surrounded by green trees and lakes, is on the rooftop.

According to geomancy, this desion brings numerous benefits for the owners' health.

The living room and kitchen, under the rooftop, are openly designed, featuring an excellent panoramic view of Cam Ranh Bay and saving the energy.

Bedrooms are set on the two lowest floors to ensure privacy and overlook the sea. There is also a walkway leading to the sea on the lowest floor.

Modeled villas will be introduced in September.

(THE RESIDENCES NHA TRANG *Nguyen Tat Thang Str., Bai Dong, Cam Lam, Nha Trang *Website: www. miaresidencenhatrang.com)

HAI PHONG

VINGROUP TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION ON VU YEN ISLAND, HAI PHONG Vingroup has officially begun phase one of the construction of an entertainment, housing and eco-park area on Vu Yen island, in the districts of Hai An and Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong city. The construction plans cover an area of 870ha of the island, making this island an ecotourism urban area. A 36-hole international golf course has been designed as the highlight of the complex, along with ecological villas, entertainment area, eco-park and a 1,5km cable car system connecting the main land and the island. The plan is expected to complete in 2020.

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TH¶ GIÇN GI~A BIÕN TRòI T‰a lπc b™n bÍ bi”n gi˜a nh˜ng r∆ng c©y xanh tËt, vÌi phong c∏ch bµi tr› sæc s∂o, ÆÈc Æ∏o, Lan Rıng lµ Æa Æi”m l˝ t≠Îng Æ” qu˝ kh∏ch nghÿ ng¨i, th≠ gi∑n. Chÿ c∏ch bÍ bi”n vµi b≠Ìc ch©n, Vanilla Spa tπi Lan Rıng lµ s˘ k’t hÓp hoµn h∂o gi˜a nät Æãp cÒa thi™n nhi™n vµ vŒ sang tr‰ng hi÷n Æπi. ß©y lµ n¨i bπn c„ th” cÔng ng≠Íi th©n chia sŒ nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m kh„ qu™n gi˜a h≠¨ng th∂o mÈc nhã nhµng, næng vµng lung linh, b∑i c∏t mn mµng vµ ti’ng s„ng bi”n du dµng ™m ∏i.

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Bπn c„ th” tr∂i nghi÷m dch vÙ spa cao c†p trong phng VIP, vÌi phng tæm x´ng h¨i, sauna vµ bÂn tæm thÒy l˘c chÿ dµnh ri™ng cho m◊nh. Ho∆c vıa th≠Îng th¯c c∏c g„i tr li÷u spa ngoµi trÍi, vıa tÀn h≠Îng lµn gi„ nÂng nµn cÒa bi”n c∂ vµ ti’ng s„ng bi”n nhà nhã du ™m. MÔa tr®ng mÀt, h∑y cÔng nˆa kia cÒa bπn ngæm c∂nh hoµng h´n tr™n bi”n tuy÷t Æãp vµ th≠ gi∑n d≠Ìi nh˜ng t∏n c‰ rÓp m∏t.

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TH¶ GIÇN CÖP ߧI VõI GïI "TOGETHER FOREVER"

∑y cÔng nˆa cn lπi tr∂i nghi÷m nh˜ng gi©y phÛt th≠ gi∑n tπi Zen Spa vÌi ch≠¨ng tr◊nh dµnh cho c∏c c∆p Æ´i "Together Forever Package". Bπn c„ th” tÀn h≠Îng li÷u ph∏p massage Thi“n vÌi c∏c loπi th∂o d≠Óc b∂n Æa giÛp k›ch th›ch l≠u th´ng m∏u, gi∂m Æau vµ xua tan c®ng thºng. Li÷u ph∏p Renew Collagen Facial giÛp bπn t∏i tπo s¯c sËng cho da, gi∂m n’p nh®n vµ sæc tË tr™n da m∆t. Li÷u tr◊nh käo dµi 4 giÍ 30 phÛt bao gÂm: Massage ch©n bªng ÆÀu xanh, Tr li÷u bªng thanh long, Tæm th∂o d≠Óc Thi“n, Tr li÷u bªng th∂o d≠Óc truy“n thËng, li÷u ph∏p t∏i tπo Collagen cho da m∆t.

(ZEN SPA *Ng‚ 209, An D≠¨ng V≠¨ng, T©y HÂ, Hµ NÈi *Website: www.zenspa.vn)

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TÜP LUYåN SÉNG TÑO VõI CROSS FIT Fitness World lµ mÈt c©u lπc bÈ th” thao ƺng c†p quËc t’, lu´n c„ c∏c ch≠¨ng tr◊nh tÀp luy÷n s∏ng tπo, h†p d…n vµ hi÷u qu∂. Cross Fit - mÈt trong 3 xu th’ fitness hµng Æ«u hi÷n nay - Æang

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Æ≠Óc Fitness World bæt Æ«u tri”n khai Æ’n Æ´ng Æ∂o hÈi vi™n. Cross Fit lµ h◊nh th¯c tÀp luy÷n sˆ dÙng tr‰ng l≠Óng c¨ th” cÔng vÌi s˘ hÁ trÓ tı d©y Resistance Tube thay th’ cho m∏y m„c ho∆c tπ. ßi“u nµy ÆÂng ngh‹a vÌi vi÷c trong m‰i kh´ng gian dÔ nh· hay lÌn bπn v…n c„ th” tÀp luy÷n Î m‰i t≠ th’ mÈt c∏ch ƨn

gi∂n giËng nh≠ khi hoπt ÆÈng vÌi 20 Æ’n 30 m∏y tÀp th´ng th≠Íng. Ngoµi ra, khi Æ’n tham gia lÌp Cross Fit tπi Fitness World, bπn sœ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m mÈt kh´ng gian tÀp luy÷n hoµn toµn mÌi.

(FITNESS WORLD *L´ 2, Nguy‘n Kh∏nh Toµn, C«u Gi†y, Hµ NÈi)

(LAN RUNG RESORT & SPA VüNG TÄU *03 - 06 Hπ Long, Ph≠Íng 2, VÚng Tµu)

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EXTREMELY RELAXING MOMENTS AT LAN RUNG RESORT & SPA

ocated among lush green trees and artistically designed, Lan Rung Resort & Spa is one of the best destinations for you to relax in. Steps away from the ocean, Vanilla Spa at the resort is an excellent combination of the natural beauty and modern luxury.

The sounds of the waves, a touch of sunshine and fresh ocean breeze will make your visit a perfect spa experience.

You will find a perfect spa experience in our VIP rooms with private steam bath, private sauna and jacuzzi. You can also enjoy spa treatments in our outdoor section where you can feel the ocean breeze and listen to the sound of waves. This honeymoon season, let's come and experience these perfect services on the beautiful beach with your new life partner.

(LAN RUNG RESORT & SPA Vung Tau *03 - 06 Ha Long, Ward 2, Vung Tau)

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JOIN CROSS FIT CLASSES AT FITNESS WORLD Fitness World is a world-class sport club featuring innovative and effective courses. Cross Fit program, one of the three leading trends in fitness now is offered at Fitness World. Cross Fit exercises use body weight supported by Resistance Tubeing

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HANOI instead of machines and weights. You can easily practice these exercises' postures at anywhere and do not need to practice with 20-30 machines as usual.

When participating in Cross Fit classes at Fitness World, you also have the chance to practice in a brand new venue (FITNESS WORLD *Lot 2, Nguyen Khanh Toan, Cau Giay, Hanoi)

"TOGETHER FOREVER PACKAGE" FOR COUPLES Enjoy relaxing moments with your partner with "Together Forever Package" offered by Zen Spa. You will receive healing hands with Zen herbal therapy, drawing on local plants and herbs, to stimulate and encourage

blood circulation, relieve aching joints, relaxation of muscles and melt away tension.

Renew Collagen Facial treatment will revitalize the appearance of your skin, soften fine lines and reduce pigmentation. The package includes Green Bean Foot Treatment, Thanh Long Fruit Wrap, Zen Herbal Bath, Traditional

Herbal Therapy and Renew Collagen Facial Treatment.

(ZEN SPA *209 Alley, An Duong Vuong, Tay Ho, Hanoi *Website: www.zenspa.vn)

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HOI AN TRAVEL CHO CHUY⁄N DU LëCH HOÄN HÅO

≠Óc thµnh lÀp tı n®m 2001, Hoi An Travel, thuÈc C´ng ty CÊ ph«n Dch vÙ Du lch HÈi An lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng c´ng ty du lch hµng Æ«u tπi mi“n Trung cÚng nh≠ tr™n toµn quËc. Hoi An Travel cung c†p c∏c dch vÙ Æa dπng bao gÂm: TÊ ch¯c du lch vµ hÈi ngh, Æ∆t phng kh∏ch sπn, Æ∆t vä tµu xe, xin c†p visa vµ nhi“u dch vÙ kh∏c. C´ng ty cÚng lµ Æπi l˝ ch›nh th¯c cÒa Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar vµ nhi“u h∑ng hµng kh´ng quËc t’ kh∏c Î Vi÷t Nam. Hoi An Travel tÀp trung vµo du lch sinh th∏i bao gÂm c∏c tour Æ’n lµng rau Trµ Qu’, lµng chµi Thanh Nam, lµng gËm Thanh Hµ, tour kh∏m ph∏ CÔ Lao Chµm... ßÈi ngÚ nh©n vi™n nhi÷t t◊nh vµ chuy™n nghi÷p cÒa c´ng ty lu´n sΩn sµng phÙc vÙ m‰i nhu c«u cÒa du kh∏ch trong mÁi hµnh tr◊nh.

(HOI AN TRAVEL *SË 10 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, HÈi An, Qu∂ng Nam *Tel: 051 0391 0911 *Email: info@hoiantravel.com)

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IBARAKI, ßIÕM ß⁄N MõI X` MÖT TRòI MñC Ibaraki nªm Î ph›a ß´ng Bæc Tokyo, lµ n¨i giµu tµi nguy™n thi™n nhi™n, c∂nh vÀt ´n ha, nhi“u danh lam thæng c∂nh nh≠ Kairakuen Park - c´ng vi™n trong thµnh phË vÌi di÷n t›ch lÌn th¯ 2 tr™n th’ giÌi; C´ng vi™n ven bi”n Hitachi vÌi di÷n t›ch l™n Æ’n 350ha, Æ∑ Æ≠Óc CNN l˘a ch‰n lµ 1 trong 31 Æa Æi”m Æãp nh†t NhÀt B∂n; Th∏c n≠Ìc Fukuroda; Khu th®m quan thÒy cung vÌi quy m´ lÌn bÀc nh†t NhÀt B∂n; T≠Óng PhÀt Ushiku - t≠Óng PhÀt Ưng bªng ÆÂng lÌn nh†t th’ giÌi (chi“u cao 120m)... Ngoµi s¯c hÛt du kh∏ch vÌi nhi“u danh lam thæng c∂nh, di t›ch lch sˆ, lµng ngh“ thÒ c´ng vµ Æ ®n ngon, c∏c Æi”m Æ’n thuÈc l‹nh v˘c khoa h‰c c´ng ngh÷ cÚng sœ Æem lπi nhi“u b†t ngÍ cho du kh∏ch nh≠ Trung t©m kh´ng gian JAXA - n¨i du kh∏ch c„ th” quan s∏t vµ ti’p cÀn kh´ng gian lµm vi÷c cÒa c∏c nhµ du hµnh vÚ trÙ NhÀt B∂n, Trung t©m khoa h‰c Tsukuba

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TP.HCM - n¨i du kh∏ch c„ th” t◊m hi”u qu∏ tr◊nh ph∏t tri”n cÒa khoa h‰c NhÀt B∂n qua c∏c s∂n ph»m nh≠ robot c´ng tr◊nh, robot giÛp vi÷c, m∏y m„c sˆ dÙng trong y khoa...

VÌi lÓi th’ v“ khoa h‰c k¸ thuÀt vµ phong c∂nh thi™n nhi™n h†p d…n, quy’n rÚ, hµnh tr◊nh kh∏m ph∏ vµ tr∂i nghi÷m Î Ibaraki h¯a hãn sœ g„i tr‰n trong Æ„ nhi“u ˝ ngh‹a, c∂m xÛc mÌi lπ Æ«y thÛ v cho du kh∏ch.

(MORE PRODUCTION VIETNAM *131 BÔi Th Xu©n, Q. Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3974 1405) HÄ NóI

KHÉM PHÉ THI£N ߶òNG HOANG DÇ, K∞ TH@ KENYA (ThÍi gian: 8 ngµy *Ph≠¨ng ti÷n: M∏y bay *Kh∏ch sπn: 4 sao *Gi∏: tı 54.900.000 VNß/kh∏ch) N’u Æ∑ qu∏ quen thuÈc vÌi hµnh tr◊nh Æ’n nh˜ng mi“n Ɔt xa hoa, hi÷n Æπi, h∑y l˘a ch‰n mÈt vÔng Ɔt mÌi lπ, huy“n b› Æ” tÀn h≠Îng

m‰i cung bÀc c∂m xÛc vÌi "thi™n nhi™n Æ›ch th˘c", hoang d∑ bÀc nh†t Ch©u Phi Î Kenya. Hµnh tr◊nh sœ Æ≠a bπn Æ’n th®m v≠Ín QuËc gia Aberdare, mÈt khu rıng nhi÷t ÆÌi »n ch¯a trong lng nh˜ng dng s´ng b®ng k˙ di÷u; khu b∂o tÂn QuËc gia Maasai Mara Æ≠Óc Æ∆t t™n theo s˘ t´n k›nh cÒa ng≠Íi thÊ d©n Maasai, c„ di÷n t›ch rÈng 1.500km2 vÌi s˘ sinh sËng cÒa 95 loµi ÆÈng vÀt c„ vÛ, ÆÈng vÀt l≠Ïng c≠, b s∏t vµ h¨n 400 loµi chim c≠ trÛ. Hµnh tr◊nh ti’p nËi tÌi C´ng vi™n quËc gia H Nakuru, mÈt trong ba Æa Æi”m tr™n th’ giÌi Æ” bπn c„ th” chi™m ng≠Ïng vŒ Æãp cao qu˝ cÒa Ƶn chim hÂng hπc c„ sË l≠Óng l™n tÌi hµng vπn c∏ th”.

Vµ ngÂi tr™n chi’c xe Æ∆c chÒng Æi gi˜a ÆÂng c· rÈng m™nh m´ng, bËn b“ nh≠ v´ tÀn, bπn sœ th†y m◊nh nh≠ Æang Î trong bËi c∂nh cÒa phim tr≠Íng hoang d∑ bÀc nh†t ngay tr≠Ìc mæt mang h¨i thÎ s´i ÆÈng cÒa s˘ sËng.

(VIETRANTOUR *33 Trµng Thi, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3655 6789)

CHU DU THÅO NGUY£N M§NG C‡ (ThÍi gian: 5 ngµy 4 Æ™m *Ph≠¨ng ti÷n: m∏y bay *Kh∏ch sπn: 4 sao *Gi∏: tı 39.850.000 VNß/kh∏ch) Tı th∏ng 5 Æ’n th∏ng 10 lµ kho∂ng thÍi gian tuy÷t vÍi Æ” kh∏m ph∏ M´ng CÊ, khi tuy’t Æ∑ tan vµ kh´ng kh› m∏t mŒ. Tham gia tour, du kh∏ch c„ dp tr∂i nghi÷m c∂m gi∏c t˘ do, ph„ng kho∏ng khi phi ng˘a tr™n nh˜ng ÆÂi c· xanh hay c≠Ïi lπc Ƶ thong dong sa mπc, ngæm nh◊n nh˜ng ÆÙn c∏t khÊng l ƫy ngh÷ thuÀt. Chÿ tπi M´ng CÊ, bπn mÌi c„ c¨ hÈi mua v“ nh˜ng t†m kh®n choµng bªng l´ng cıu m“m m≠Ót Æ∆c bi÷t. Ngoµi ra, bπn cn Æ’n th®m Gandan - tu vi÷n PhÀt gi∏o lÌn nh†t M´ng CÊ Æ” c∂m nhÀn cuÈc sËng, chi™m ng≠Ïng t≠Óng PhÀt Quan Th’ ¢m khÊng l mπ vµng...

(CARNIVAL *357 V‚ V®n T«n, QuÀn 3, TP.HCM *Website: www.carnivalvn.com)

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WIND AT EO GIO - QUY NHON (Duration: 4 days 3 nights *Transportation: Airplane *Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel *Price: VND 5,990,000/ person) As yet unspoilt by tourists, Eo Gio (Wind's waist) is an ideal place for relaxing and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Eo Gio attracts travelers with the pristine and simple beauty of natural groups of rocks.

Here, there are numerous strange rocks shaped like crocodiles, turtles and buffaloes. A must-try experience is lying on a large flat rock where you can listen to the sound of breaking waves and breathe the salty air of the sea while waiting for the colorful sunrise or sunset. They will be the most relaxing moments in your life.

You also have a chance to visit other interesting sites such as Quang Trung Museum, Ham Ho eco-tourism park, Dan Te Troi and Ghenh Rang Tien Sa. (HANOI REDTOURS *63 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3928 5588) HANOI

HANOI - MUI NE SAND HILL - SAI GON - DAI NAM (Duration: 4 days 3 nights *Transportation: Airplane *Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel *Price: VND 5,490,000/ person) Located 22km to the Northeast of Phan Thiet city, Mui Ne is one of the most beautiful and famous ecotourism destinations in Binh Thuan province.

Here, you can climb a sand dune that changes by hour, day and month, making interesting shapes. The sand dune stretches like a sparkling desert.

This journey also brings you to HCMC and Dai Nam, one of the most bustling tourism areas in the south of Vietnam.

(TRANSVIET TRAVEL *Room 403, Dao Duy Anh Building, No. 9, Dao Duy Anh, Dong Da, Hanoi. *Tel: 04 3936 6777)

TOURS QUANG NAM

HOI AN TRAVEL ALL YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT JOURNEY

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stablished 2001, Hoi An Travel, belonging to the Hoi An Tourist Service Joint Stock Company, is one of the leading tourism companies in the center of Vietnam and nationwide.

Its main services include GIT - FIT - Incentive Travel & Conferences Organizing; hotel reservation, train and open bus booking and visa service. The company is also the official agent for Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar and other international airlines in Vietnam. Besides, Hoi An Travel specialized in ecotourism to Tra Que Vegetable Village, Thanh Nam Fishing Village, Thanh Ha Pottery, Cham Island and more.

Enthusiastic, talented and experienced staff promise to good customer service and try to meet all of their customers' demands.

(HOI AN TRAVEL *10 Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoi An, Quang Nam *Tel: 051 0391 0911 *Email: info@hoiantravel.com)

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PHI£N CHú XANH SAIGON GREEN FAIR C∏ch chÓ B’n Thµnh vµi phÛt Æi bÈ, Phi™n ChÓ Xanh lµ phi™n chÓ Æ≠Óc tÊ ch¯c vÌi nhi“u gian hµng thuÈc l‹nh v˘c th˘c ph»m h˜u c¨, th˘c ph»m sπch c„ ch¯ng nhÀn, th˘c ph»m th©n thi÷n m´i tr≠Íng... Saigon Green Fair giÌi thi÷u n´ng s∂n, ca cao, cµ ph™, trµ sπch, th˘c ph»m c„ nguÂn gËc h˜u c¨, kh´ng ch¯a ch†t b∂o qu∂n... ßËi t≠Óng phÙc vÙ lµ giÌi trŒ hi÷n Æπi quan t©m Æ’n b∂o v÷ m´i tr≠Íng, cÈng ÆÂng ng≠Íi n≠Ìc ngoµi vµ kh∏ch du lch muËn t◊m hi”u nh˜ng hoπt ÆÈng cÒa thµnh phË.

Phi™n ChÓ Xanh lµ mÈt hoπt ÆÈng Ænh k˙ tÊ ch¯c hµng th∏ng tπi TP.HCM. ß©y lµ s©n ch¨i, Æi”m Æ’n cuËi tu«n th≠ gi∑n d≠Ìi h◊nh th¯c chÓ phi™n vÌi mÙc ti™u x©y d˘ng th„i quen ti™u dÔng s∂n ph»m sπch, th©n thi÷n m´i tr≠Íng, »m th˘c lµnh mπnh. Kh∏ch vµo cˆa t˘ do vµ Æ≠Óc mi‘n ph› tham gia c∏c hoπt ÆÈng cÈng ÆÂng tÊ ch¯c trong chÓ.

(CAF– D'ANVER *96B L™ Th∏nh T´n, Q.1, TP.HCM ) TOÄN QUˇC KhÎi chi’u tı 25/8

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TP.HCM

30/9 - 6/10

LŸ HóI ¢M NHÑC DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S MUSIC FESTIVAL

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rong tour di‘n mÌi Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival sœ c´ng di‘n tπi Vi÷t Nam vµo th∏ng 9 tÌi sœ giÌi thi÷u nh˜ng b∂n hit kinh Æi”n cÒa Disney Æ≠Óc hoµ ©m phËi kh› lπi theo trµo l≠u mÌi nh†t qua c∏c th” loπi nh≠ hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country vµ nhi“u th” loπi kh∏c. Bπn sœ c„ dp giao l≠u vÌi chuÈt Mickey vµ nh˜ng ng≠Íi bπn tπo n™n c¨n sËt toµn th’ giÌi nh≠ Nµng ti™n c∏ Ariel, Aladdin, Donald vµ Goofy, Sebastian vµ Ursula... C∂ nhµ bπn sœ hµo h¯ng h∏t theo, læc l≠, "ch¨i" guitar vµ c≠Íi nghi™ng ng∂ vÌi dµn sao nµy.

(NHÄ HÉT HOÄ BçNH *240, ß≠Íng 3/2, Q.10, TP. HCM)

DEAR BROTHER - T§I THƒY HOA VÄNG TR£N Cì XANH "T´i th†y hoa vµng tr™n c· xanh" lµ bÈ phim chuy”n th” tı truy÷n dµi cÔng t™n cÒa nhµ v®n Nguy‘n NhÀt Énh, tıng tπo n™n c¨n sËt vµ Æπt gi∂i th≠Îng v®n h‰c ASEAN vµo n®m 2010.

Chuy÷n phim lµ tuÊi th¨ nghÃo kh„ cÒa hai anh em Thi“u vµ T≠Íng Î mÈt lµng qu™ Vi÷t th©n thuÈc vµ n™n th¨. D≠Ìi nh˜ng khung h◊nh tuy÷t Æãp vµ giµu c∂m xÛc cÒa Æπo di‘n Victor VÚ, "T´i th†y hoa vµng tr™n c· xanh" sœ lµ mÈt "t†m vä" Æ≠a ng≠Íi xem trÎ lπi vÌi tuÊi th¨ Æ«y ng‰t ngµo l…n day d¯t mµ mÁi ng≠Íi Æ“u Æ∑ tıng tr∂i qua.

H÷ thËng CGV, Galaxy vµ BHD tr™n toµn quËc TOÄN QUˇC KhÎi chi’u tı 22/8

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TçM BçNH Y£N TRONG "SECRET GARDEN" "Secret Garden" (Khu v≠Ín b› mÀt) cÒa t∏c gi∂ Johanna Basford lµ cuËn s∏ch t´ mµu dµnh cho ng≠Íi lÌn Æ∑ tπo n™n hi÷u ¯ng tr™n toµn c«u. Qua "Khu v≠Ín b› mÀt", ng≠Íi Ɖc Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m cuÈc sËng cÒa mÈt ng≠Íi trÂng v≠Ín trong khung c∂nh thi™n nhi™n tuy÷t Æãp. BÈ s∏ch gÂm hµng loπt b¯c vœ vÌi nguÂn c∂m h¯ng Æ≠Óc h◊nh thµnh tı ch›nh khu rıng bao quanh nhµ ´ng bµ Johanna Î Ayshire hoang d∑. Dng s∏ch t´ mµu dµnh cho ng≠Íi lÌn giÛp nh˜ng ng≠Íi tr≠Îng thµnh cÔng t´ Æi”m b¯c tranh cuÈc sËng theo c∏ch ri™ng cÒa h‰. S∏ch t´ mµu lµ hÂi ¯c Æãp cÒa nhi“u ng≠Íi, khi tÀp trung t´ mµu, nh˜ng lo læng vµ muÈn phi“n trong cuÈc sËng sœ Æ≠Óc loπi b·. Chÿ vÌi c©y bÛt ch◊ mµu, nh˜ng b¯c tranh Æen træng v´ hÂn sœ trÎ n™n Æãp Æœ vµ c∏ t›nh.

S∏ch c„ gi∏ 88.000 VNß vµ Æ≠Óc b∏n rÈng r∑i tr™n toµn quËc cÚng nh≠ tπi h÷ thËng www.tiki.vn.

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C¶òI THÅ GA VõI Bó PHIM HçNH S# VETERAN Veteran lµ bÈ phim thuÈc th” loπi hµi - h◊nh s˘ Hµn QuËc c„ s˘ tham gia cÒa c∏c di‘n vi™n nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Hwang Jung Min, Yoon Ah In. NÈi dung cÒa bÈ phim xoay quanh cuÈc ÆËi Æ«u gi˜a c∂nh s∏t tr≠Îng Seo Do Cheol (Hwang Jung Min thÒ vai) vµ t™n thi’u gia læm ti“n, nhi“u chi™u Jo Tae Oh (Yoon Ah In Æ„ng). ßÂng hµnh cÔng c∂nh s∏t tr≠Îng Seo Do Cheol tr™n con Æ≠Íng vπch tr«n nh˜ng tÈi ∏c kinh khÒng cÒa Jo Tae Oh lµ dµn c†p d≠Ìi h’t lng tÀn tÙy vµ c„ phong c∏ch "b∏ Æπo" kh´ng giËng ai khi l©m trÀn truy ÆuÊi tÈi phπm.

Phim chi’u tπi h÷ thËng rπp CGV tr™n toµn quËc.

Ti’p nËi thµnh c´ng cÒa 10 l«n tÊ ch¯c tr≠Ìc, HÈi chÓ Du lch QuËc t’ Tp.HCM - ITE HCMC sœ trÎ lπi tı ngµy 10-12 th∏ng 9 tÌi tπi Trung t©m HÈi chÓ vµ Tri”n l∑m Sµi Gn (SECC) vÌi chÒ Æ“ “MóT THÜP K±, MóT KHU V#C, MóT TH⁄ GIõI”.

ITE HCMC ngµy cµng khºng Ænh v th’ lµ s˘ ki÷n Du lch lÌn vµ uy t›n nh†t Vi÷t Nam vµ Khu v˘c Hπ nguÂn s´ng M™k´ng vÌi quy m´ ngµy cµng mÎ rÈng. Thµnh c´ng Æ≠Óc minh ch¯ng bªng vi÷c thu hÛt h¨n 21,500 l≠Ót kh∏ch tham quan vÌi s˘ tham gia cÒa 320 ƨn v, 300 Ng≠Íi mua QuËc t’ Æ’n tı 38 quËc gia vµ vÔng l∑nh thÊ, cÔng vÌi 18 c¨ quan b∏o ch› vµ 21 c¨ quan b∏o ch› quËc t’. Hµng tr®m hÓp ÆÂng Æ∑ Æ≠Óc k› k’t mÎ ra nhi“u c¨ hÈi hÓp t∏c, ph∏t tri”n du lch cho c∏c ƨn

v trong vµ ngoµi n≠Ìc.

T›nh Æ’n th∏ng 7/2015, HÈi chÓ Du lch QuËc t’ Tp.HCM (ITE HCMC 2015) Æ∑ thu hÛt Æ≠Óc 22 tÿnh thµnh trong n≠Ìc, 13 C¨ quan xÛc ti’n Du lch n≠Ìc ngoµi cÔng 25 ƨn v Æ«u mËi tı 20 quËc gia vµ vÔng l∑nh thÊ Æ®ng k˝ tham d˘ HÈi chÓ. TÊng sË gian hµng hi÷n nay Æ∑ Æ®ng k˝: 208 gian hµng, Æπt 83% so vÌi k’ hoπch 2015 Æ“ ra.

ITE HCMC 2015 Æ≠Óc mÎ rÈng quy m´ c∂ v“ sË l≠Óng vµ ch†t l≠Óng, d˘ ki’n sœ thu hÛt 200 Ng≠Íi mua quËc t’ thuÈc h¨n 30 quËc gia vµ vÔng l∑nh thÊ, 100 ng≠Íi mua “nÈi vÔng”, 25 b∏o ch› quËc t’ vµ 350 ng≠Íi b∏n, d˘ ki’n thu hÛt tr™n 25.000 l≠Ót kh∏ch tham quan trong n≠Ìc vµ quËc t’, ti’p tÙc gi˜ v˜ng v th’ lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng s˘ ki÷n

th≠¨ng mπi du lch quËc t’ ph∏t tri”n nhanh nh†t khu v˘c.

Ch≠¨ng tr◊nh ngh÷ thuÀt ß™m Vi÷t Nam lµ buÊi L‘ Khai mπc ITEHCMC 2015 tÊ ch¯c ngµy 9/9/2015.

CÚng trong Æ™m khai mπc, Ban tÊ ch¯c sœ trao Gi∂i th≠Îng du lch quËc t’ M™ K´ng (MTAA) l«n th¯ 7, vÌi c∏c ti™u chu»n Æ∏nh gi∏ Æ“ cˆ h’t s¯c nghi™m tÛc, nhªm ghi nhÀn vµ t´n vinh nh˜ng cËng hi’n chung cÒa ngµnh du lch Æ’n tı 5 quËc gia thuÈc khu v˘c ti”u vÔng s´ng M™ K´ng.

Ngµy hÈi Ng≠Íi ti™u dÔng Du lch (Travel Fun Fair Day) tπo s©n ch¨i cho doanh nghi÷p du lch vµ ng≠Íi ti™u dÔng du lch vÌi ch≠¨ng tr◊nh khuy’n mπi tour du lch, vä m∏y bay gi∏ rŒ cho dp cuËi n®m vµ T’t nguy™n Æ∏n.

ß” bi’t th™m th´ng tin, vui lng truy cÀp website: www.itehcmc.com

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HCMC August 22nd & 23rd

SAIGON GREEN FAIR Just one minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Green Fair is held monthly with booths of organic vegetables meeting Vietnamese Good Agriculture Practice and environment friendly products. Saigon Green Fair provides customers with clean, organic and preservative free agricultural products, coffee, cocoa and tea. The fair provides a meaningful destination for local residents and tourists who are concerned with protecting the environment and would like to discover new activities in this city.

Saigon Green Fair is not only a place to visit at weekend but also promotes environment friendly products and services as well as healthy life style. Entrance is free and guests can participate in many free activities held at the market.

(CAF– D'ANVER *96B Le Thanh Ton, Dist.1, HCMC) NATIONWIDE From August 22nd

LAUGH OUT LOUD WITH VETERAN

WHAT'S ON

HCMC September 30th - October 6th

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DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S MUSIC FESTIVAL n their new touring show, Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival, Mickey Mouse and friends are coming to Vietnam this September! Disney hits have been remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip-hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more!

Concertgoers will have the chance to meet the irresistible lineup of performers including Ariel, Aladdin, Donald v' Goofy, Sebastian, Ursula and other Disney stars. You can't resist dancing, singing, playing your guitar and laughing with this band of characters.

(HOA BINH THEATER *240, 3/2 Str., Dist. 10, HCMC) NATIONWIDE

BOOK: FIND YOURSELF IN THE WONDERLAND OF "SECRET GARDEN" Secret Garden, An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book by Johanna Basford, has created a global effect. With Secret Garden, you can immerse yourself in a wonderful land and experience the real life of gardeners. The book feature paintings inspired by the forest around the Johannas' house in Ayshire. Coloring books for adults help you relax and enjoy life with your own paintings. The book will bring you back to beautiful memories as well as sweep out all your daily worries. You can complete your own beautiful and inspirational book with only some colored pencils.

You can purchase this book in nationwide bookstores or on www.tiki.vn.

Price: VND 88,000.

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Veteran is a Korean comedy criminal movie with famous actors such as Hwang Jung Min and Yoon Ah In. The film is about the mental battle between detective Seo Do Cheol (Hwang Jung Min) and arrogant young millionaire Jo Tae-oh (Yoon Ah In). While hunting down Jo Tae Oh, Seo Do Cheol is supported by a dedicated team working in extraordinary ways.

Nationwide CGV cinemas NATIONWIDE From August 25th

DEAR BROTHER YELLOW FLOWERS ON THE GREEN GRASS The film is based on "I see yellow flowers upon the green grass", a best-selling novel

by Nguyen Nhat Anh which won the ASEAN Literary Award in 2010. The film is a nostalgic story of two young brothers, Thieu and Tuong, living in a poor rural village in Vietnam. With picturesque and emotional scenes by Diretor Victor Vu, Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass will surely capture the hearts of cinema-goers by bringing them back to their childhood.

Nationwide CGV, Galaxy and BHD cinemas

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Peugeot 3008 Ra mæt th∏ng 1/2015, tÌi thÍi Æi”m hi÷n tπi Æ∑ c„ g«n 200 xe Peugeot 3008 Æ≠Óc b∏n ra vµ con sË kh´ng ngıng t®ng l™n. SÎ d‹ 3008 nhanh ch„ng trÎ thµnh m…u xe l˘a ch‰n hµng Æ«u trong ph©n khÛc xe CUV th≠¨ng hi÷u ch©u ¢u bÎi c„ ki”u d∏ng thi’t k’ ch©u ¢u vµ Æ≠Óc trang b hµng loπt ti÷n nghi, c´ng ngh÷ cao c†p, trong Æ„ c„ ÆÃn pha t˘ ÆÈng k’t hÓp ÆÃn LED chi’u s∏ng ban ngµy, ÆÃn chµo th´ng minh Welcome lights vµ ÆÃn d…n Æ≠Íng Follow me home, ÆÃn hÀu LED h◊nh tam gi∏c ph∏ c∏ch. Xe c„ nÈi th†t da cao c†p, gh’ l∏i chÿnh Æi÷n 8 h≠Ìng, gh’ phÙ 6 h≠Ìng, cˆa sÊ trÍi toµn c∂nh, mµn h◊nh hi”n th th´ng tin ph›a tr≠Ìc Head Up Display, hÈc lµm m∏t...

Peugeot 3008 sÎ h˜u mÈt trong nh˜ng loπi ÆÈng c¨ nÊi ti’ng nh†t cÒa Peugeot hi÷n nay lµ ÆÈng c¨ t®ng ∏p 1.6L THP cho c´ng su†t tËi Æa 161 m∑ l˘c tπi vng tua m∏y 6000 vng/phÛt vµ m´ men xoæn tËi Æa 240 Nm tπi 1400-4000 vng/phÛt, k’t hÓp vÌi hÈp sË t˘ ÆÈng 6 c†p. Nh˜ng trang b ti÷n nghi kh∏c vµ an toµn theo Peugeot 300fbnfdt8 cÚng r†t †n t≠Óng, trong Æ„ c„ h÷ thËng khÎi ÆÈng nÛt nh†n vµ dıng c«m chıng, c©n bªng Æi÷n tˆ ESP, ki”m so∏t hµnh tr◊nh vµ giÌi hπn tËc ÆÈ, ki”m so∏t ch’ ÆÈ l∏i, 6 tÛi kh›, camera lÔi vµ c∂m bi’n tr≠Ìc sau...

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Hi÷n nay, nhu c«u cÒa kh∏ch hµng v“ mÈt chi’c xe ch©u ¢u c„ thi’t k’ sang tr‰ng, lch l∑m, nhi“u t›nh n®ng c´ng ngh÷ cao c†p vµ gi∏ b∏n hÓp l˝, h÷ thËng hÀu m∑i Æ«y ÆÒ... ngµy cµng t®ng vµ Peugeot Æ≠Óc Æ∏nh gi∏ lµ mÈt trong sË ›t th≠¨ng hi÷u xe ch©u ¢u lµm Æ≠Óc Æi“u nµy nhÍ s˘ th®ng hoa cÒa 3008 vµ 508 - 2 m…u xe Æ≠Óc kh∏ch hµng ≠u chuÈng vµ c„ doanh sË b∏n cao nh†t cÒa Peugeot tπi Vi÷t Nam.

Peugeot 508 Peugeot 508 mÌi 2015 vÌi nh˜ng thay ÆÊi Î nÈi, ngoπi th†t, nÈi th†t, kh∂ n®ng vÀn hµnh..., giÛp m…u sedan nhanh ch„ng giµnh Æ≠Óc s˘ ≠a chuÈng cÒa kh∏ch hµng. Peugeot 508 mÌi 2015 Æ∑ “lÈt x∏c” v“ thi’t k’ vÌi phong c∏ch hi÷n Æπi vµ bæt mæt h¨n vÌi chi“u dµi Æ≠Óc t®ng th™m 38 mm nhªm t®ng vŒ v˜ng ch∑i vµ chæc chæn. C∏c chi ti’t Æ≠Óc lµm mÌi Î ngoπi th†t gÂm l≠Ìi t∂n nhi÷t Æãp h¨n, bi”u t≠Óng s≠ tˆ di chuy”n tı næp ca-p´ xuËng l≠Ìi t∂n nhi÷t... ß∆c bi÷t, ÆÃn pha Æ≠Óc trang b loπi Full-LED vÌi nhi“u t›nh n®ng hi÷n Æπi nh≠ t˘ ÆÈng bÀt/ tæt, hÁ trÓ g„c chi’u khi Æ∏nh l∏i vµ t˘ ÆÈng Æi“u chÿnh xa/ g«n. Ngoµi ra, cÙm ÆÃn s≠¨ng mÔ cÚng c„ t›nh n®ng t˘ ÆÈng bÀt s∏ng vµ hÁ trÓ g„c chi’u khi Æ∏nh l∏i.

Peugeot trang b cho 508 mÌi 2015 bÈ vµnh hÓp kim 18” vµ lËp 235/45.

Peugeot phi™n b∂n 2015 mang phong c∏ch ƨn gi∂n nh≠ng thanh lch ÆÛng ch†t Ph∏p. C∂i ti’n Æ∏ng k” nh†t trong nÈi th†t Æ„ lµ s˘ xu†t hi÷n cÒa

mÈt mµn h◊nh c∂m ¯ng dÔng cho h÷ thËng th´ng tin gi∂i tr›.

C∏c t›nh n®ng nÊi bÀt kh∏c bao gÂm hµng gh’ tr≠Ìc chÿnh Æi÷n 8 h≠Ìng vÌi bÈ Æ÷m thæt l≠ng 4 h≠Ìng, h÷ thËng Æi“u ha 4 vÔng ri™ng bi÷t, hÈp gi˜ lπnh, v´ l®ng 3 ch†u t›ch hÓp c∏c nÛt Æi“u khi”n, h÷ thËng ©m thanh 10 loa JBL cÔng Æ«u Ɖc DVD vÌi c∏c k’t nËi USB, AUX vµ Bluetooth.

Phi™n b∂n nµy sˆ dÙng ÆÈng c¨ I4 1.6 t®ng ∏p c„ c´ng su†t c˘c Æπi 156 m∑ l˘c vµ m´-men xoæn c˘c Æπi 240 Nm. ß∏ng chÛ ˝, m¯c m´-men xoæn nµy Æπt Æ≠Óc ngay Î d∂i vng tua 1.400 - 4.000 vng/phÛt, h¯a hãn sœ cho c∂m gi∏c b¯t ph∏ tËc ÆÈ †n t≠Óng. Xe sˆ dÙng hÈp sË t˘ ÆÈng 6 c†p cÔng 3 ch’ ÆÈ l∏i Normal, Sport vµ Snow.

B™n cπnh 3 t›nh n®ng mÌi Æ≠Óc bÊ sung lµ h÷ thËng c∂m bi’n ∏p su†t lËp, c∂nh b∏o Æi”m mÔ vµ camera lÔi ti™u chu»n th◊ Peugeot 508 mÌi 2015 cn c„ c∏c t›nh n®ng kh∏c nh≠ h÷ thËng ki”m so∏t hµnh tr◊nh, phanh tay Æi÷n tˆ, phanh chËng b„ c¯ng, m∑ h„a ÆÈng c¨ chËng trÈm vµ c∂m bi’n hÁ trÓ ÆÁ xe...

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SUBARU CHêNH TH`C RA M¿T ALL - NEW LEGACY VÄ ALL - NEW OUTBACK Hai m…u xe lµ s˘ k’t hÓp gi˜a kh∂ n®ng vÀn hµnh hoµn h∂o vµ s˘ ti÷n nghi, sang tr‰ng, mang Æ’n cho kh∏ch hµng nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m tuy÷t vÍi bÎi kh∂ n®ng vÀn hµnh mπnh mœ, ph∂n ¯ng nhanh.

Subaru All-new Outback lµ m…u xe crossover thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o k’t hÓp gi˜a t›nh ti÷n nghi cÒa m…u xe gia Æ◊nh vÌi kh´ng gian rÈng r∑i vµ kh∂ n®ng chπy Æ≠Íng dµi cÒa mÈt chi’c SUV. ß©y lµ m…u xe Æa h◊nh vÌi kh∂ n®ng vÀn hµnh hoµn h∂o, ¯ng dÙng tri÷t Æ” c´ng ngh÷ AWD vµ an toµn toµn di÷n cho ng≠Íi l∏i vµ ng≠Íi ngÂi trong xe. Subaru Outback sÎ h˜u ÆÈng c¨ Boxer FB25 vÌi thi’t k’ mÌi, cho ng≠Íi l∏i c∂m gi∏c thÛ v b†t k” m‰i Æa h◊nh.

Legacy 2015 lµ th’ h÷ th¯ 6 cÒa dng xe nµy qua 25 n®m k” tı l«n Æ«u ti™n ra mæt vµo n®m 1989.

All - new Legacy c„ c∏i nh◊n tÊng th” n®ng ÆÈng vµ c∏ t›nh h¨n vÌi l≠Ìi t∂n nhi÷t h◊nh lÙc gi∏c, k’t hÓp vÌi bÈ ÆÃn pha h◊nh mæt di“u h©u. Kh´ng gian rÈng r∑i lµ Æi”m mµ Legacy lu´n nÊi trÈi so vÌi c∏c m…u sedan kh∏c. Th™m vµo Æ„, Legacy 2015 lπi Æ≠Óc Æ«u t≠ nhi“u h¨n v“ nÈi th†t tinh t’ nh≠ h÷ thËng gi∂i tr› Æa ph≠¨ng ti÷n cao c†p giÛp ng≠Íi l∏i vµ bπn ÆÂng hµnh lu´n tho∂i m∏i khi ngÂi trong xe.

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XE DCAR LIMOUSINE CAO CƒP PH|C V| HÄNH KHÉCH TÑI HÑ LONG

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´ng ty PhÛc Xuy™n Î Hπ Long vıa ti’p nhÀn 10 chi’c xe DCar Limousine vµ Æ∑ ch›nh th¯c khai tr≠¨ng dch vÙ vÀn chuy”n hµnh kh∏ch cao c†p theo lÈ tr◊nh Hπ Long - Hµ NÈi, Hπ Long - M„ng C∏i. Toµn bÈ 10 chi’c xe DCar Limousine Æ≠Óc h∑ng ´t´ DCar s∂n xu†t, mang mµu Æ· ng‰c Ruby, vÌi nhi“u c∂i ti’n v“ nÈi ngoπi th†t, gÂm 10 chÁ ngÂi rÈng r∑i tho∂i m∏i phÔ hÓp cho c∂ nh˜ng hµnh kh∏ch quËc t’ c„ v„c d∏ng to lÌn. Khoang hµnh kh∏ch gÂm 7 chÁ ngÂi, 2 gh’ Æ«u ti™n trong khoang hµnh kh∏ch c„ th” xoay 180 ÆÈ Æ” bËn ng≠Íi c„ th” tr chuy÷n ho∆c trao ÆÊi c´ng vi÷c. C∏c gh’ ngÂi Æ“u c„ th” tr≠Ót ng∂ d‘ dµng bªng c∏c nÛt Æi“u chÿnh ngay t«m tay. Xe cn Æ≠Óc bË tr› Æ«y ÆÒ ti÷n ›ch nh≠ h÷ thËng wifi, c∏c cÊng USB Æ≠Óc læp Æ∆t ngay tπi mÁi gh’ ngÂi Æ” sπc pin. Gi∏ vä d˘ ki’n lµ 200.000VNß/ng≠Íi. TÊng Ƶi Æ∆t vä: 0333 827 827 ho∆c 0983 827 827.

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CÅM H`NG T\ THòI ßÑI K≤ NGHå TRONG BST THU ߧNG CûA PEDRO S˘ hÈi tÙ cÒa vŒ Æãp vıa hi÷n Æπi, vıa phong c∏ch d˘a tr™n c∂m h¯ng cÒa thÍi Æπi k¸ ngh÷ cuËi th” k˚ 18 Æ«u th’ k˚ 19 lµ ©m h≠Îng chÒ Æπo trong BST Thu ß´ng 2015 cÒa Pedro. N’u BST dµnh cho ph∏i mπnh lµ mÈt s˘ k’ thıa cÒa nh˜ng ki”u d∏ng vµ m…u m∑ thi’t k’ tinh t’, th” hi÷n trong nh˜ng gam mµu tr«m ÆÀm ch†t Thu ß´ng nh≠ mµu x∏m, Æen, xanh h∂i qu©n, xen vÌi Æi”m nh†n nÊi bÀt cÒa mµu xanh d≠¨ng, Æ· vµ vµng, th◊ bÈ s≠u tÀp dµnh cho nh˜ng c´ nµng lπi t´n vinh vŒ Æãp n˜ t›nh, t˘ tin bÎi nh˜ng gam mµu trung t›nh nh≠ mµu beige, mµu taupe vµ cognac Æ≠Óc c©n bªng vÌi c∏c gam mµu tr«m nh≠ mµu Æ· r≠Óu, mµu xanh h∂i qu©n vµ mµu Æen. T†t c∂ Æ≠Óc ¯ng dÙng hµi ha tr™n b“ m∆t in da ræn, long ng˘a hoang d∑ hay ch†t li÷u da b„ng sang tr‰ng.

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SENNHEISER RA M¿T TAI NGHE SPORTS VÄ DíNG HEADPHONE RS Th≠¨ng hi÷u tai nghe Sennheiser cÒa ߯c ti’p tÙc tung ra hai dng s∂n ph»m

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mÌi nÊi bÀt v“ c∂ ki”u d∏ng l…n t›nh n®ng tπi th tr≠Íng Vi÷t Nam: dng tai nghe SPORTS dµnh ri™ng cho nh˜ng ng≠Íi y™u th›ch th” thao vµ dng headphone RS Æπi di÷n cho mÈt ti™u chu»n mÌi v“ c´ng ngh÷ ©m thanh k¸ thuÀt sË tπi gia. ß∆c bi÷t, dng SPORTS c„ 4 s∂n ph»m kh∏c nhau Æ≠Óc thi’t

k’ ri™ng cho tıng loπi hoπt ÆÈng th” thao trong nhµ ho∆c ngoµi trÍi. ß≠Óc ra mæt ÆÂng thÍi vÌi dng tai nghe SPORTS lµ dng s∂n ph»m headphone kh´ng d©y RS th’ h÷ mÌi vÌi phπm vi k’t nËi c˘c k˙ rÈng, ÆÈ chi ti’t tuy÷t vÍi, h¯a hãn mang lπi nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m tuy÷t vÍi cho gi∂i tr› tπi gia.

Dng tai nghe cÒa Sennheiser Æ≠Óc xem nh≠ ng≠Íi bπn ÆÂng hµnh tuy÷t vÍi cho giÌi trŒ nhÍ vµo ©m thanh Æ«y nÈi l˘c, thi’t k’ Æãp mæt k’t hÓp vÌi ÆÈ b“n cao vµ t›nh chu n≠Ìc ÆÈc Æ∏o. Tham kh∂o th™m tπi website: www.sennheiser.com.

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SUBARU OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ALL-NEW LEGACY AND ALLNEW OUTBACK These two car models offer a refinement in luxury design and performance which provide a safer, more comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. Subaru Allnew Outback is a uniquely-styled crossover estate taking advantage of the family cars' amenities and spacious SUV's long running ability.

This terrain vehicle features a perfect performance and high level of safety with Symmetrical AWDS. The Subaru Outback features a Boxer FB25 engine with a new design, bringing drivers exciting experiences regardless of the terrain.

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DCAR LIMOUSINE A NEW LUXURIOUS PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN HALONG

huc Xuyen company has just received 10 DCar Limousines and officially launched a luxurious passenger transportation service from Ha Long to Ha Noi, and Ha Long to Mong Cai. These ruby colored Limousines were developed by DCar and feature a luxury interior along with 10 spacious seats that can also serve tall international guests. The Passenger compartment includes 7 seats. The first two chairs can be rotated 180o so that 4 people can talk in the car. All seats can be adjusted with navigation buttons. Dcar limousines are equipped with numerous amenities such as wifi connection and USB ports installed in every seat with power outlets. Ticket price: VND200,000/person. Hotline: 0333 827 827/ 0983 827 827.

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INDUSTRIALIZED FIXATION IN PEDRO FALL WINTER 2015 COLLECTION Inspired by the industrialism style of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Pedro Fall

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Winter 2015 collection is a unique choice for both men and women. The men's collection offers refinement in shape and form with a fall - winter palette. The main colors used are grey, black and navy, combined with some highlighted details in blue, red and yellow. The

women's collection focuses on highlighting the confidence of women. Shades of the neutrals - beige, taupe and cognac balanced with the dark-wine, navy and black are set against a myriad of texture from pony hair in snakeskin print to sleek leather.

Legacy 2015 is the sixth generation of Legacy coming 26 years after the first generation was introduced in 1989. It looks more active and stylish with a hexagonal grille combined with birdeye headlights. Legacy 2015 boasts space that cannot be found in other sedans. In addition, this model has added a multi-media entertainment system to improve the comfort of driver and passengers.

(MOTOR IMAGE VIETNAM *Website: www.motorimage.net) NATIONWIDE

SENNHEISER LAUCHES A NEW RANGES: SPORTS HEADPHONE AND HEADPHONE RS Sennheiser, a famous Germany based audio company, has launched two new ranges: headphone SPORTS for sport lovers and headphone RS, a range of digital wireless headphones for home audio, in Vietnam. These two ranges are fusions of technique and passion that deliver the ultimate performance.

The SPORT headphone range consists of 4 models designed to suit different indoor and outdoor activities. Sennheiser is also introducing its new wireless headphone range RS. The headphones bring excellent listening experiences to users seeking high connectivity and clear audio. Sennheiser headphones are a great companion for young people thank to their high quality sound, beautiful design, high durability and water resistance.

For further information, please visit website: www.sennheiser.com

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MÌi Æ©y, c∏c nhµ thi’t k’ tµi ba Æ’n tı Italia cÒa th≠¨ng hi÷u thÍi trang nam cao c†p SAN-KELLOFF, Æ∑ tr◊nh lµng bÈ s≠u tÀp Thu ß´ng mÌi nh†t. ßi Æ«u trong xu h≠Ìng thÍi trang n®m nay ch›nh lµ s˘ k’t hÓp xen kœ gi˜a c∏c y’u tË l∑ng mπn, mπnh mœ nh≠ng kh´ng käm ph«n sang tr‰ng cÒa nh˜ng chi’c ∏o vest, ∏o kho∏c c∏ch Æi÷u.

S∏ng tπo trong thi’t k’ kŒ ´, Æa dπng trong ki”u d∏ng, hµi ha trong nh˜ng gam mµu tr«m tËi cÔng s˘ tinh t’ cÒa ch†t li÷u len nhung, hay chÿ ƨn gi∂n lµ trang phÙc cÊ Æi”n comple k’t hÓp cÔng s¨ mi lch l∑m lµm tı ch†t li÷u cao c†p t¨ tªm th«u d«u, t†t c∂ sœ mang Æ’n cho Qu˝ ´ng s˘ sang tr‰ng, quy“n l˘c vµ Æ«y b› »n.

Hå THˇNG SHOWROOM SAN-KELLOFF: Hanoi: Gian Hµng B1- R5 - 33 Vincom Mega Mall Royal City * Gian Hµng F4 - B02 Lotte Derpartment Store * Gian Hµng 4-24 Trµng Ti“n Plaza * Gian Hµng L3K4 Vincom Center Bµ Tri÷u * Gian Hµng S2-14 The Garden * Hai Phong: Gian Hµng 2037 Parkson TD Plaza - Ng´ Quy“n - H∂i Phng * Hotline: 0995 356 886 * Website: http://sankelloff.com.vn/ TRAVELLIVE

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Location: The Vin Steak Restaurant - 7, Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi Photographer: PQ Chua Model: Maria W. (Tay Models Agency) Fashion Designer: Cao Son

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Model: Kim Thuy M.U.A: An Nguyen Stylist: J.N Photographer: Milivista Costumes: Ha Linh Thu, 6 Trang Tien Str, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Location: The Vin Steak Restaurant Accessories: Topshop 7, Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi Photographer: PQ Chua Model: Maria W. (Tay Models Agency) Fashion Designer: Cao Son

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Nªm tr™n con phË Xu©n Di÷u y™n t‹nh, Nhµ hµng The Vin Steak mang ki’n trÛc ph≠¨ng T©y vÌi thi’t k’ thanh lch, sang tr‰ng tπo n™n nh˜ng kh´ng gian ri™ng bi÷t. B™n cπnh v tr› Æãp, n¨i Æ©y cn Æ≠Óc th˘c kh∏ch ≠a th›ch nhÍ nh˜ng m„n ®n vµ h«m r≠Óu mang phong c∏ch Æ∆c tr≠ng.

NhÍ vÀy, The Vin Steak kh´ng chÿ lµ mÈt Æa chÿ th≠Îng th¯c »m th˘c th≠Óng hπng mµ cn lµ kh´ng gian l˝ t≠Îng cho nh˜ng b˜a ti÷c †m cÛng b™n gia Æ◊nh, bπn bà hay th’t Æ∑i ÆËi t∏c, kh∏ch hµng dµnh cho c∏c doanh nh©n.

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Location: The Vin Steak Restaurant 7, Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi Photographer: PQ Chua Model: Maria W. (Tay Models Agency) Fashion Designer: Cao Son

fashion Located on Xuan Dieu street, The Vin Steak is designed in a Western style perfectly combined with elegant and luxurious details, creating a unique space.

The restaurant also attracts food lovers with scrumptious dishes and cellar bearing its own style.

The Vin Steak is not only an ideal place to enjoy excellent dishes with your family and friends but also a suitable space to treat your business partners.

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Tπo h◊nh cho bÈ ∂nh c≠Ìi lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng “s˘ ki÷n” khi’n c∏c c∆p Æ´i nao n¯c chu»n b nh†t. Vıa Æi du lch kh∏m ph∏ cÔng ng≠Íi †y vıa cÔng nhau s∏ng tπo n™n nh˜ng t†m h◊nh k˚ ni÷m cho mÈt giai Æoπn quan tr‰ng trong cuÈc ÆÍi lµ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m thÛ v. D≠Ìi Æ©y lµ 3 Æa Æi”m sœ cho bπn nh˜ng g„c ∂nh c≠Ìi Æãp, mÌi lπ.

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Taking wedding photos is one of the most interesting activities that couples always want to prepare as carefully as possible. Nothing is more fascinating than creating your own wedding album while travelling with your new life partner. In this article, we would like to recommend 3 places where you can take beautiful and unique photos.

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ß≠Óc UNESCO c´ng nhÀn lµ di s∂n th’ giÌi käp n®m 2014, Trµng An lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng Æi”m Æ’n thu hÛt Æ∆c bi÷t vÌi h÷ thËng d∑y nÛi Æ∏ v´i kho∂ng 250 tri÷u n®m tuÊi, mang trong m◊nh hµng tr®m thung lÚng, hang ÆÈng, h ƫm. ß©y cfln lµ n¨i gæn li“n vÌi lfich sˆ cÒa kinh Æ´ Hoa L≠ x≠a. ßi”m Æ∆c bi÷t cÒa Trµng An lµ mÁi hang mÈt vŒ Æ∆c tr≠ng nh≠ t™n g‰i: Hang TËi c„ lflng hang rÈng hãp bi’n ÆÊi b†t ngÍ trong tËi, Hang S∏ng long lanh vÌi nh˜ng nhÚ Æ∏ „ng ∏nh k˙ lπ, Hang N†u R≠Óu vµ hang C¨m vÌi truy“n thuy’t ´ng khÊng l n†u r≠Óu Î Æ©y, mang r≠Óu vµ c¨m ra nÛi ngÂi ®n. ß’n Trµng An Æi Tam CËc vµo Æ«u thu, bπn c„ dfip ch¯ng ki’n s˘ giao mÔa r‚ r÷t tr™n c∏c thˆa ruÈng.

Nªm ngay Æ≠Íng tı Trµng An xuËng Tam CËc lµ Hang MÛa - n¨i khi x≠a vua Tr«n v“ Hoa L≠, th≠Íng tÌi Æ©y Æ” nghe c∏c m¸ n˜, cung t«n mÛa h∏t. ô Æ©y bπn c„ thÍi gian chu»n bfi cho mÈt bÈ ∂nh c≠Ìi l∑ng mπn b™n nh˜ng chi’c thuy“n d≠Ìi b«u trÍi Tam CËc trong veo kh´ng gÓn m©y. N’u y™u th›ch kh∏m ph∏, bπn c„ th” cÔng ng≠Íi †y Æi thuy“n xuy™n qua hang Æ∏, c∂m nhÀn tıng luÂng kh› m∏t lπnh tı nhÚ Æ∏ rÒ xuËng tr™n da thfit, vµ læng nghe ti’ng gi„ luÂn qua khe Æ∏ mang theo h≠¨ng lÛa mÌi. C∏c hang ÆÈng Î Trµng An cÚng c„ th” lµ bËi c∂nh lµm n“n cho Æ´i uy™n ≠¨ng th·a s¯c tπo h◊nh.

TRANG AN (NINH BINH) Recognized by UNESCO as a mixed natural and cultural heritage site in 2014, Trang An attracts thousands of visitors with its 250 million year old limestone karst peaks, permeated with hundreds of valleys, caves and lakes. This is also a place related to the history of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital. Here, each cave has its own name describing its special features.

For example, Hang Toi (Dark Cave) is famous for its width changing surprisingly in the darkness while Hang Sang (Bright Cave) is sparkling with strangely iridescent stalactites.

Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking Wine Cave) and Hang Com (Rice Cave) are caves in which a legendary giant cooked wine and ate rice. Visiting Tam Coc in the autumn, you can feel the weather change when sightseeing rice fields. On the way from Trang An to Tam Coc, you can also visit Hang Mua (Dance Cave) where Kings of the Tran dynasty enjoyed performances by imperial maids whenever they came to Hoa Lu. In Tam Coc, you and your partner can take romantic photos on a small boat under the clear blue sky. If you love discovering, the two of you can explore magnificent caves by boat, feel the fresh air from stalactites and listen to the sound of the wind blowing through slits and fashioning a rice smell in the air.

Spectacular caves in Trang An are also great backdrops for your unique photos.

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H¤ CˇC, N•I GIAO HíA BIÕN - TRòI (BÄ RëA - VüNG TÄU) VÌi nh˜ng c∆p Æ´i y™u th›ch kh´ng gian thanh b◊nh, nhã nhµng, H CËc chæc chæn lµ mÈt l˘a ch‰n l˝ t≠Îng cho bπn. ô Æ©y, bπn h«u nh≠ chÿ nghe th†y ti’ng s„ng li™n hÂi trµn vµo bÍ, ti’ng xµo xπc cÒa hµng d≠¨ng, ti’ng r◊ rµo cÒa gi„ bi”n vµ c∂ ti’ng b≠Ìc ch©n bπn Æang Æi dπo. Kh´ng nhi“u n¨i tπi Vi÷t Nam c„ bi”n nªm g«n khu rıng b∂o tÂn thi™n nhi™n vµ suËi n≠Ìc n„ng B◊nh Ch©u nh≠ khu v˘c H CËc - B◊nh Ch©u. Ch›nh v◊ vÀy, H CËc lµ Æi”m Æ’n h†p d…n kh´ng chÿ cho du lfich tr®ng mÀt, chÙp ∂nh, mµ cfln lµ n¨i du kh∏ch Æ’n nghÿ d≠Ïng, ch˜a b÷nh vµ nghi™n c¯u. êt ai bi’t, bi”n H CËc Æ≠Óc Lonely Planet x’p hπng lµ mÈt trong 8 b∑i bi”n Æãp nh†t Vi÷t Nam vµ Æ≠Óc website du lfich nÊi ti’ng Rough Guides (Anh) Æ≠a vµo danh s∏ch 20 b∑i bi”n Î Vi÷t Nam c„ phong c∂nh Æãp nh†t. ßi“u Æ∆c bi÷t Î Æfia l˝ khi’n bi”n H CËc vıa mang chÛt h¨i bi”n nÂng nµn, vıa mang h≠¨ng rıng m∏t trong, lµm cho bi”n H CËc c„ nät h†p d…n r†t ri™ng. Cfln g◊ tuy÷t vÍi h¨n khi ghä B◊nh Ch©u tæm bÔn, th≠ gi∑n trong suËi n≠Ìc n„ng tr≠Ìc khi Æ’n bi”n H CËc Æ” tπo n™n nh˜ng b¯c ∂nh c≠Ìi gi˜a kh´ng gian bi”n trÍi bao la hay khu rıng B◊nh Ch©u - Ph≠Ìc Bˆu xanh thºm. N’u mπo hi”m h¨n, bπn c„ th” l∆n bi”n ngæm san h´ ho∆c tæm næng tr™n nh˜ng b∑i c∏t træng mfin.

Hoang dπi vµ quy’n rÚ, H CËc nh≠ mÈt c´ g∏i vıa th¨ ng©y vıa mπnh mœ. Nh˜ng t∂ng Æ∏ ÆÒ dπng h◊nh tr“n n“n c∏t mfin Æ∑ lµm n™n mÈt bi”n H CËc thÀt ri™ng.

Nh˜ng t†m ∂nh ghi lπi tıng con s„ng Æ∏nh mπnh vµo Æ∏ lµm tung b‰t træng x„a trong næng chi“u lu´n mang mÈt vŒ Æãp kinh Æi”n. H∑y tÀn h≠Îng mÈt chi“u Æãp trÍi b™n ng≠Íi †y, cÔng ngæm b◊nh minh væt vŒo tr™n d∑y Æ∏.

HO COC (BA RIA - VUNG TAU) - WHERE THE SKY MEETS THE SEA Ho Coc will be your best choice if you and your lover prefer a tranquil and serene space.

Here, you can listen to the sound of waves, the rustling of trees and the murmuring of the wind while walking along the beach. Not many beaches in Vietnam are located near a natural conservation forest and hot spring like Ho Coc - Binh Chau.

Ho Coc is an attractive destination not only for couples seeking a perfect place for their honeymoon and taking photos but also visitors

who go there for health and recreational purposes.

As you may know, Ho Coc Beach has been voted by Lonely Planet as one of the eight most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. According to Rough Guides, a renowned magazine in the UK, Ho Coc is also listed in the list of 20 beaches featuring the most fascinating landscapes in Vietnam. The prime location brings Ho Coc beach a unique natural beauty with its blend of sea and forest.

How amazing it is if you have enough time to relax with Binh Chau’s amenities such as hot-water baths and mudbaths before taking wedding

photos on Ho Coc beach and in the primeval Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu forest.

You can also sunbathe on the white sand beach or snorkel around the coral reef.

Wild and charming, Ho Coc is like an innocent but strong girl. A variety of stone shapes on the smooth sandy beach makes Ho Coc more magnificent. Photos capturing the beauty of great waves crashing against the rocks with white foam in the stunning sunset always feature a classic beauty. Let’s enjoy a colorful sunset or wait for the bright dawn with your life partner.

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MüI K£ GÄ - VùNG BIÕN LÑ K∞ (BçNH THUÜN) C∏ch Phan Thi’t g«n 20km v“ h≠Ìng ß´ng, mÚi K™ Gµ kh´ng chÿ lµ mÈt Æfia Æi”m du lfich ≠a th›ch mµ cfln lµ n¨i c∏c tay nhi’p ∂nh hay t◊m Æ’n Æ” c„ nh˜ng t†m ∂nh †n t≠Óng. Kh∏c vÌi c∏c vÔng bi”n kh∏c thu hÛt vÌi b∑i bi”n Æãp vµ b∑i c∏t dµi træng mfin, mÚi K™ Gµ gÓi s˘ hi’u k˙ bÎi nh˜ng phi’n Æ∏ k˙ lπ x’p thµnh ÆÒ h◊nh thÔ vµ ng‰n h∂i Æ®ng gi˜ nhi÷m vÙ canh g∏c h¨n 100 n®m.

MÚi K™ Gµ lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng vÔng bi”n hi’m hoi cÒa Vi÷t Nam v…n ch≠a bfi du lfich h„a. ß’n Æ©y, bπn v…n c∂m nhÀn Æ≠Óc nät hoang s¨, b◊nh dfi vËn c„ cÒa thi™n nhi™n qua nh˜ng phi’n Æ∏ hoa c≠¨ng k˙ lπ, dflng n≠Ìc l≠Ón lÍ nh≠ m©y bao quanh phi’n Æ∏.

Nªm canh gi˜ mÚi K™ Gµ lµ ng‰n h∂i Æ®ng cÊ nh†t ß´ng Nam É. Ng‰n h∂i Æ®ng tπo n™n c∂m gi∏c cÊ k›nh, sıng s˜ng gi˜a khung c∂nh thi™n nhi™n hÔng v‹ lµ Æi”m m™ ho∆c bi’t bao nhi’p ∂nh gia.

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ß” Æi ra mÚi K™ Gµ, bπn c„ th” ch‰n Æi thuy“n, tµu ho∆c thuy“n thÛng.

NgÒ qua Æ™m gi˜a nh˜ng m·m Æ∏ k˙ lπ trong ti’ng s„ng bi”n r◊ rµo lµ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m kh„ qu™n khi Æ’n vÌi mÚi K™ Gµ. Qu∂ thÀt, Æ©y lµ vÔng bi”n lπ k˙ kh´ng th” b· lÏ n’u bπn muËn c„ mÈt k˚ ni÷m kh„ qu™n vµ bÈ ∂nh c≠Ìi mÌi lπ.

KE GA CAPE (BINH THUAN) - A STRANGE BEACH About 20km to the east from Phan Thiet, Ke Ga Cape is not only an attractive destination but also an ideal place for photographers to take impressive pictures.

Unlike other beaches that enchant visitors with their smooth sandbanks, Ke Ga is famous for its strange shaped rocks and 100-yearold lighthouse.

Ke Ga Cape is one of few beaches which have not been affected by tourism in Vietnam. The pristine beauty of the nature remains with strange granites surrounded by small streams. At Ke Ga stands a lighthouse considered to be the oldest existing lighthouse in Southeast Asia. Set in the imposing landscape of Ke Ga, the lighthouse with its unique architectural style has enchanted a large number of photographers.

You can travel to Ke Ga Cape by ship or coracle (small boat made of bamboo). Staying overnight to listen to the waves crashing against the rocks is also an unforgettable experience. You should not miss this extraordinary beach if you want to have great moments and a unique wedding album.

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wedding&honeymoonguide Bµi: Di÷u Anh L˘a ch‰n phong c∏ch rustic cho Æ∏m c≠Ìi, Æi“u Æ„ c„ ngh‹a lµ c∏c c∆p Æ´i sΩn sµng cho mÈt ngµy Æ∆c bi÷t ha m◊nh cÔng s˘ ph„ng kho∏ng mµ tinh t’ Æ’n tı thi™n nhi™n mÈc mπc.

Lµm sao Æ” ngµy c≠Ìi trong m¨ Æ≠Óc hi÷n th˘c h„a vÌi mÈt b˜a ti÷c chu Æ∏o? Nh˜ng l≠u ˝ d≠Ìi Æ©y giÛp c∏c cæp Æ´i c„ Æ≠Óc gÓi ˝ cÙ th” h¨n cho l˘a ch‰n cÒa m◊nh.

ßÉM C¶õI NGOÄI TRòI - TRñN V—N CùNG THI£N NHI£N Kh´ng gian cÒa c∏c phflng ti÷c tπi kh∏ch sπn ho∆c nhµ hµng th≠Íng bfi giÌi hπn, vµ kh´ng thuÀn lÓi cho vi÷c trang tr› theo phong c∏ch bπn mong muËn. H¨n n˜a, c∏c phflng ti÷c th≠Íng Æ≠Óc bË tr› theo phong c∏ch thi’t k’ cÒa chÒ nh©n, vi÷c trang tr› lπi lµ kh∏ tËn käm, nh†t lµ khi bπn ph∂i thay ÆÊi ho∆c che phÒ nh˜ng nÈi th†t c„ sΩn nh≠ th∂m, rÃm vµ c∏c vÀt dÙng kh∏c. Kh´ng cfln b®n kho®n g◊ n˜a, mÈt Æ∏m c≠Ìi ngoµi trÍi sœ tho∂i m∏i vµ phÔ hÓp vÌi y™u c«u cÒa c∏c bπn h¨n. VÌi kh´ng gian thi™n nhi™n rÈng r∑i, bπn c„ th” th·a th›ch s∏ng tπo, sæp Æ∆t vµ trang tr› theo phong c∏ch rustic cÒa ri™ng m◊nh.

Phong c∏ch rustic kh¨i gÓi nh˜ng vŒ Æãp thanh nh∑ tı hoa c· vµ gÁ mÈc. H∑y Æ” Æ∏m

c≠Ìi trµn ngÀp h¨i thÎ thi™n nhi™n cÒa ÆÂi c· xanh m≠Ìt trong nh˜ng nhµ hµng ho∆c khu nghÿ d≠Ïng lÌn. Trong kh´ng gian ki’n trÛc mÎ vÌi vµi con suËi duy™n d∏ng bao quanh, hay nh˜ng lËi Æi nh· uËn l≠Ón, bπn c„ th” t˘ bË tr› vµ sæp x’p cho b˜a ti÷c vÌi nhi“u thµnh ph«n kh∏ch mÍi trÎ n™n †m cÛng h¨n. S˘ k’t hÓp däcor gÁ vµ hoa l∏ cÒa phong c∏ch rustic sœ hfla vÌi n“n kh´ng gian xanh mang Æ’n c∂m gi∏c y™n b◊nh, gi∂n dfi vµ hπnh phÛc nh≠ ch›nh t◊nh y™u cÒa hai bπn.

Nh˜ng b˜a ti÷c tÊ ch¯c buÊi tËi Î ngoµi trÍi sœ bıng s∏ng l∑ng mπn d≠Ìi ∏nh ÆÃn ho∆c lung linh gi˜a nh˜ng chi’c cËc n’n nh· xinh. S˘ sang tr‰ng to∏t l™n ngay gi˜a vŒ mÈc mπc, b◊nh dfi, Æ©y ch›nh lµ Æi“u mµ nh˜ng b˜a ti÷c c≠Ìi trong phflng ti÷c kh„ c„ th” c„ Æ≠Óc.

ß” c„ mÈt Æ∏m c≠Ìi tr‰n vãn cÔng thi™n nhi™n mµ v…n thuÀn ti÷n cho kh∏ch mÍi, c´ d©u chÛ r” n™n l™n k’ hoπch vµ Æ∆t lfich vÌi nh˜ng resort, nhµ hµng c„ di÷n t›ch ngoµi trÍi rÈng Î c∏c khu v˘c ven s´ng ho∆c ven h trong lflng thµnh phË (nh≠ ven s´ng HÂng, ven h T©y, Hµ NÈi ho∆c quanh khu v˘c quÀn 7, Tp. HCM). Bπn cÚng n™n trao ÆÊi vÌi nhµ cung c†p dfich vÙ Æ” c„ sΩn c∏c ph≠¨ng ∏n cho nh˜ng t◊nh huËng thÍi ti’t kh´ng thuÀn lÓi Æ” Æ∂m b∂o cho Æ∏m c≠Ìi thÀt hoµn h∂o.

TINH T⁄ VÄ ƒM ÉP - TIåC C¶õI RUSTIC TRONG PHíNG Nh˜ng c¨n m≠a nhi÷t ÆÌi b†t chÓt Î Vi÷t Nam lµ Æi“u mµ chÒ nh©n cÒa nhi“u b˜a ti÷c lu´n ph∂i c©n nhæc Æ” l˘a ch‰n Æfia Æi”m hÓp l›. N’u Æ∏m c≠Ìi

cÒa bπn Æ≠Óc l™n k’ hoπch vµo nh˜ng th∏ng »m ≠Ìt vµ c„ nhi“u m≠a, Æıng qu™n nh˜ng l≠u ˝ d≠Ìi Æ©y Æ” t◊m ki’m b¯c tranh hµi hfla cho Æ∏m c≠Ìi rustic.

KH§NG GIAN Mô Nhi“u c´ d©u chÛ r” Æ∑ c„ nh˜ng khung h◊nh Æãp tuy÷t vÍi trong ngµy c≠Ìi khi tÊ ch¯c Æ∏m c≠Ìi tπi nh˜ng nhµ hµng, kh∏ch sπn c„ kh´ng gian mÎ.

H´n l‘ Æ≠Óc tÊ ch¯c ngoµi trÍi, gi˜a mÈt khu v≠Ín nho nh·, ho∆c s∂nh hi™n rÈng, n¨i mµ nh˜ng trang tr› bÎi hoa l∏ th´ mÈc Æ≠Óc t·a s∏ng trong ∏nh næng t˘ nhi™n. Sau Æ„, kh∏ch mÍi sœ Æ≠Óc ti’p Æ„n vÌi b˜a ti÷c chu Æ∏o trong phflng ti÷c.

PHíNG TIåC ß•N GIÅN VÄ HIåN ßÑI ß” tr∏nh xung ÆÈt phong c∏ch ho∆c tËn käm cho vi÷c che phÒ nÈi th†t, h∑y t◊m ki’m nh˜ng phflng ti÷c c„ nÈi th†t ƨn gi∂n vµ hi÷n Æπi vÌi t´ng mµu nhã nhµng. Phong c∏ch mÈc mπc ÆÀm ch†t rustic sœ kh´ng th” thi’u væng gÁ, hoa kh´ vµ v∂i th´. Nh˜ng phÙ ki÷n nµy sœ lµ Æi”m nh†n trong c∏c phflng ti÷c tËi gi∂n s¨n træng. Nh˜ng kh´ng gian vÌi gam mµu pastel cÚng Æ∏ng c©n nhæc th∂o luÀn vÌi wedding planners Æ” l˘a ch‰n mµu hoa phÔ hÓp trang tr› trong Æ∏m c≠Ìi.

DëCH V| CûA NHÄ CUNG CƒP ß” tπo n™n kh´ng gian Æ∏m c≠Ìi vıa tinh t’, vıa sang tr‰ng, b™n cπnh t≠ v†n vµ decor tı wedding planners, c´ d©u chÛ r” cÚng c«n c„ s˘ k’t hÓp tı s˘ hÁ trÓ dfich vÙ cÒa nhµ cung c†p. ß∏m c≠Ìi rustic Æ“ cao s˘ b◊nh dfi, th´ mÈc tı t˘ nhi™n, nh≠ng v…n Æfli h·i s˘ ch®m chÛt tÿ mÿ trong vi÷c sæp x’p, trang tr› tı nh˜ng chi ti’t r†t nh·. H∑y chæc chæn rªng nhµ cung c†p cÒa bπn sÎ h˜u ÆÈi ngÚ nh©n vi™n chuy™n nghi÷p, lµ n¨i c„ th” Æ∏p ¯ng m‰i phong c∏ch mµ bπn y™u c«u, tı nh˜ng chi ti’t nh· nh†t nh≠ bµn ®n, hoa trang tr› cho Æ’n phong th∏i phÙc vÙ.

C∏c c´ d©u chÛ r” c«n ph∂i chæc chæn vÌi phong c∏ch rustic cÒa m◊nh, kh´ng n™n qu∏ tham nh˜ng phÙ ki÷n r≠Ím rµ kh´ng li™n quan. Rustic, th◊ chæc chæn ph∂i dÔng c∏c decor li™n quan Æ’n gÁ mÈc vµ th´. Style cæm hoa sœ theo ki”u t˘ nhi™n vµ chÒ y’u k’t hÓp hoa vÌi l∏ vµ d©y leo t˘ nhi™n.

VÌi Æ∏m c≠Ìi rustic, c´ d©u chÛ r” n™n c„ mÈt cuËn sÊ ghi lπi nh˜ng l≠u ˝. CÙ th”, vÌi ©m nhπc, n™n ch‰n nhπc c„ ti’t t†u nhã nhµng, chÀm, ho∆c nhπc country, jazz, kh´ng n™n ch‰n nhπc c„ ti’t t†u nhanh. V∏y c≠Ìi cÒa c´ d©u cÚng kh´ng n™n ch‰n loπi v∏y b„, g©y c∂m gi∏c b› b∏ch kh´ng tho∂i m∏i (nh≠ v∏y Æu´i c∏, v∏y b„) mµ n™n h≠Ìng tÌi v∏y ki”u d∏ng thoµi m∏i, t˘ nhi™n vµ tinh kh´i.

ß” c„ th™m nh˜ng t≠ v†n h˜u ›ch dµnh cho ti÷c c≠Ìi phong c∏ch rustic, c∏c c∆p Æ´i c„ th” Æ’n tham d˘ Tri”n l∑m C≠Ìi vµ Du lch tr®ng mÀt 2015 di‘n ra trong 3 ngµy 21, 22, 23/8 tπi Kh∏ch sπn Melia Hanoi, 44B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi.

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Outdoor Wedding - Enjoy the beauty of nature Banquet rooms of luxurious hotels and restaurants are often limited and difficult to decorate in your own style. Moreover, wedding planners say that in these rooms with lavish interiors (red carpet, door curtains, and so on), you need to add a lot of rustic detail. Therefore, an outdoor wedding is a better choice and fits in your budget. In a generous open space, you can creatively arrange and decorate a rustic wedding in your own perspective.

Rustic style focuses on the

simple and fine beauty of wood and flowers. Why don’t you make the wedding in the fresh air with the scent of flowers on a green hill at a luxury resort?

The open space, adorned by charming streams and small zigzag walkways, would be an elegant backdrop, ideal for your rustic wedding, making your party with different groups of guests more intimate.

The simple open space will harmoniously complement the decor of your rustic wedding, charming all your visitors and giving them a new peaceful feeling of love.

You can also hold your wedding party in the evening

with sparkling light of pretty candles. Simple details can bring a luxurious beauty to your party, making it different from expensive ones held in banquet rooms.

To have a perfect outdoor party and make sure that guests can conveniently travel to your wedding, you and your partner should make a reservation at a large restaurant or resort located near a lake or river in the heart of the city (near the Red River, West Lake in Hanoi or around Dist.7, HCMC). You had better ask your wedding planner and supplier for a backup plan in case of bad weather.

Having chosen a rustic style for your wedding, are you ready to immerse yourselves in the openness and fineness of the natural beauty? How to make the dream of a romantic wedding come true with a perfect ceremony and an intimate party? We hope that following recommendatings and tips will help you find a suitable place for your perfect rustic wedding.

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Indoor Rustic Wedding - Fine and Intimate Weather is one of the most significant factors affecting the success of your wedding. If you are going to marry in the wet season or are afraid of tropical rain in Vietnam, then the following suggestions will help you plan a rustic wedding.

Open space First you should choose a restaurant or hotel featuring an open space such as a lush green garden or a large longue. Wedding ceremonies can take place in that open space, with rustic decor and simple flowers blossoming in the natural sunshine.

Afterward, invite your guests to enjoy scrumptious dishes in the banquet room of the same restaurant or hotel.

A Simple but luxurious banquet room Let’s look for a luxurious room with a simple interior in light and elegant colours so that you do not need to pay much for added rustic details. Do not forget wood, dried flower, the main materials used in the rustic style. They will highlight your simple white room. You should take the ideas of your wedding planner to select suitable flowers if you choose a pastel coloured room.

Couples should not over-decorate, which may badly affect the wedding’s rustic style. Simple flowers and wood are two main materials for your decor. Flowers should be arranged naturally and combined with liana.

When preparing for a rustic wedding, couples are advised to have a notebook to write down everything they need. In terms of music, country, jazz and other gentle genres are preferred. You should choose simple designs for your wedding dress rather than a bodycon dress such as fishtail, which may make you uncomfortable.

To get further information related to rustic wedding, you can come and join us at the Honeymoon Wedding Perfect Exhibition from August 21st to August 23rd at Melia Hanoi Hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi.

Good services To create a fine and luxurious wedding space, brides and grooms should ask for the service suppliers’ support. Although focusing much on the simple and primitive beauty of nature, a rustic wedding must be well-prepared. Make sure that your supplier has a dedicated and professional team that can meet all your need of decoration and arrange every detail from flowers to banquet tables. They should be professional and have a good attitude.

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Bµi: C∏c TrÛc

Nam tµi tˆ Hollywood Brad Pitt tıng vi’t rªng “PhÙ n˜ ch›nh lµ t†m g≠¨ng cÒa ng≠Íi Ƶn ´ng h‰ y™u.

N’u bπn y™u c´ †y say Ææm, c´ †y cÚng sœ dµnh Æi“u Æ„ cho bπn”. H∑y th” hi÷n t◊nh y™u bπn dµnh cho nˆa kia qua c®n nhµ trµn Æ«y h¨i thÎ tı thi™n nhi™n, tı c· c©y vµ bi”n, ch©n ch†t nh≠ c∏ch mµ hai ng≠Íi y™u th≠¨ng Æ’n vÌi nhau.

N| H§N MùA Há MÔa hà ƒn vÌi næng vµng r˘c rÏ, trÍi xanh trong veo, nh˜ng c∏nh ph≠Óng thæm hÂng, nh˜ng Æ∏m l∏ xanh r◊ sau nh˜ng c¨n m≠a.

Xu h≠Ìng trang tr› nÈi th†t vÌi sæc th∏i m∏t mŒ, mang ©m h≠Îng thi™n nhi™n mi“n nhi÷t ÆÌi Æ≠Óc nhi“u c∆p Æ´i ≠u ∏i ch‰n l˘a. L†y Æ≠Íng nät cÒa c· c©y, hoa l∏ vµ chim ch„c, phong c∏ch nµy phÔ hÓp vÌi nh˜ng bπn trŒ c∏ t›nh, s´i nÊi. ß∆c bi÷t h◊nh ∂nh chim ch„c lu´n Æ≠Óc ≠u chuÈng trong trang tr› nÈi th†t bÎi “Ɔt lµnh chim ÆÀu”.

Sæc mµu mÔa hπ c„ lÛc thÀt rπng ngÍi nh≠ mÈt nÙ h´n n„ng b·ng vµ nÂng nµn, c„ khi lπi nhã nhµng t≠¨i m∏t Æ’n b†t chÓt nh≠ mÈt c¨n m≠a rµo, vµ Æ´i khi ©m th«m l≠Ìt qua nh≠ chÛt gi„ tho∂ng buÊi tr≠a hÃ... H∑y Æ” nh˜ng nÙ h´n mÔa hπ ghi d†u trong ng´i nhµ bπn!

Tham kh∂o tπi: COTO LIFESTYLE 42 Bis Tr«n QuËc Th∂o, Q.3, TP.HCM Website: www.coto-lifestyle.com

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HíA MçNH VõI BIÕN VŒ Æãp cÒa bi”n lu´n lµ nguÂn c∂m h¯ng b†t tÀn cho c∏c thi’t k’ trang tr› nhµ cˆa. VÌi nh˜ng c∆p Æ´i muËn t◊m v“ c∂m gi∏c y™n b◊nh vµ m∏t du trong c®n nhµ, c∏c thi’t k’ mang vŒ tinh t’ cÒa bi”n qua h‰a ti’t s‰c xanh, v∂i nhung s∏ng nhπt, mang c∂m gi∏c cÒa gi„ bi”n sœ lµ l˘a ch‰n phÔ hÓp.

BÈ s≠u tÀp Blue sˆ dÙng bÈ khung vÌi mµu sæc t˘ nhi™n cÒa gÁ tram, xˆ l˝ c´ng phu bªng c´ng ngh÷ Æ∏nh c≠Ìc tπo b“ m∆t l≠Ón s„ng, tπo c∂m gi∏c th´ r∏p t˘ nhi™n nh≠ khi bπn b≠Ìc ch©n chπm vµo c∏t vµ bi”n.

H∑y c∂m nhÀn s˘ y™n b◊nh tπi n¨i bπn sËng, cÚng giËng nh≠ khi cÔng ng≠Íi †y Ưng tr≠Ìc bi”n xanh.

Tham kh∂o tπi: NóI THƒT NHÄ XINH Hotline: 1800 7200 Website: www.nhaxinh.com

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homedäcor By: Cac Truc

SUMMER KISS

Brad Pitt, a famous Hollywood actor, has said “A woman is the reflection of her man. If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it”. Let’s provide the best environment for your true love to flourish by designing and decorating your house with lush green trees, flowers and the natural beauty of the sea. Your house should simply reflect your faithful and long-lasting love.

Summer is the most colorful season, full of stunning sunshine, with clear blue sky, red flamboyance and lush green trees. A large number of couples choose the new däcor trend of using fresh features bearing the true distinctions of tropical nature.

This däcor is a harmonious blend of trees, flowers and birds, showing your fresh lifestyle. The images of birds are always favored in home däcor because of the conception “where there is good land, the birds will perch”.

Summer is sometimes hot and sparkling like passionate kisses, sometimes fresh and tender like a seasonal rain and sometimes gentle like a slight wind in a summer afternoon. Why don’t you let summer kisses make your house prettier and full of love?

For further information, please visit: COTO LIFESTYLE 42 Bis Tran Quoc Thao, Dist. 3, HCMC Website: www.coto-lifestyle.com

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BLUE SEA The endless beauty of the sea is the creative inspiration for many home designers. If you and your life partner are seeking a serene and tranquil space in your own house, then the Blue collection featuring blue stripe patterns and bright light velvet fabric bringing the fresh feeling of the sea breeze would be an ideal choice.

The Blue collection also features natural colors framed in melaleuca timber. The surface is scratched and processed to be wavy, bringing you the feeling of walking on a sandy beach. Now, you and your beloved can enjoy the peaceful space of the blue sea right in your house.

For further information, please visit: NHA XINH INTERIOR Hotline: 1800 7200 Website: www.nhaxinh.com

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Bµi: Qu’ Lan Ånh: Nhi“u nguÂn, Hoang Huy - S∏ng Studio

MALAYSIA N’u bπn Æ∑ †n Ænh ngµy c≠Ìi vµ Æang t◊m ki’m cho m◊nh mÈt album ∂nh c≠Ìi †n t≠Óng hay k˙ tr®ng mÀt l∑ng mπn vÌi nh˜ng kho∂nh khæc lπ, tuy÷t Æãp, th◊ h∑y ngh‹ Æ’n c∏c thµnh phË nÊi ti’ng cÔng nh˜ng hn Æ∂o ri™ng t≠ quy’n rÚ Î Malaysia.

XU H¶õNG CH|P ÅNH C¶õI K⁄T HúP DU LëCH L£N NG§I

ri™ng vÌi lËi ki’n trÛc Æ∆c sæc pha trÈn gi˜a phong c∏ch ph≠¨ng ß´ng vµ ph≠¨ng T©y.

ChÙp ∂nh c≠Ìi d∑ ngoπi k’t hÓp du lfich ngµy cµng trÎ thµnh xu h≠Ìng Æ≠Óc nhi“u c∆p Æ´i l˘a ch‰n Æ” bÈ ∂nh th™m ÆÈc Æ∏o, mÌi lπ, ÆÂng thÍi c„ th” tranh thÒ tÀn h≠Îng nh˜ng kho∂nh khæc tuy÷t Æãp khi Æi du lfich cÔng nhau. C„ r†t nhi“u quËc gia trong khu v˘c ß´ng Nam É Æ” bπn l˘a ch‰n song ÆËi vÌi t´i, Malaysia lµ n¨i c∏c c∆p Æ´i n™n ch‰n bÎi n¨i Æ©y c„ qu∏ nhi“u c∂nh Æãp nÊi ti’ng, v´ sË Æi”m l≠u trÛ cao c†p Æ” nghÿ d≠Ïng, Æi“u ki÷n giao th´ng lπi thuÀn ti÷n, d‘ dµng k’t nËi gi˜a c∏c thµnh phË lÌn.

B™n cπnh Æi”m chÙp ∂nh nÊi ti’ng vÌi th∏p Æ´i Petronas, bπn c„ th” th™m vµo lfich tr◊nh cÒa m◊nh nh˜ng c´ng tr◊nh nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Old KTM Station, Th≠ vi÷n QuËc gia, nhµ h∏t QuËc gia Istana Budaya, Qu∂ng tr≠Íng Merdeka, b∂o tµng QuËc gia Muzium Negara, cung Æi÷n Hoµng Gia Istana Negara. Hay ƨn gi∂n lµ kho∂nh khæc tay trong tay nÎ nÙ c≠Íi hπnh phÛc khi r∂o b≠Ìc tr™n con phË Æi bÈ Bukit Bintang t†p nÀp dflng ng≠Íi qua lπi.

Sau 3 giÍ bay thºng tı Hµ NÈi, t´i Æ∑ c„ m∆t tπi s©n bay KLIA2.

MÈt trong nh˜ng Æi”m Æ’n †n t≠Óng vÌi t´i lµ thÒ Æ´ hµnh ch›nh Putrajaya, c∏ch s©n bay kho∂ng 45 phÛt l∏i xe ´t´ vµ c∏ch trung t©m Kuala Lumpur 30km.

Putrajaya tπo n™n s˘ kh∏c bi÷t vÌi lËi ki’n trÛc theo m´ h◊nh thµnh phË v≠Ín, mÀt ÆÈ x©y d˘ng chÿ chi’m 25%, cfln lπi lµ Æ≠Íng s∏, c´ng vi™n, khu th” thao, v≠Ín thi™n nhi™n... ß©y h¯a hãn lµ n¨i l˝ t≠Îng cho nh˜ng b¯c h◊nh Æãp, g«n gÚi vÌi thi™n nhi™n.

Bπn c„ th” l˘a ch‰n c∏c Æi”m chÙp ∂nh nÊi ti’ng cho album cÒa m◊nh nh≠: Palace of Justice - Istana Kehakiman (Tfla ∏n tËi cao), Perbadanan Government Complex (Khu ph¯c hÓp ch›nh phÒ) hay Nhµ thÍ hÂi gi∏o Putra Mosque. Putrajaya cÚng trÎ n™n m“m mπi quy’n rÚ h¨n vÌi nh˜ng chi’c c«u hi÷n Æπi bæc qua h nh≠ C«u Seri Wawasan, c«u Putra nËi li“n Trung t©m HÈi nghfi QuËc t’ Putrajaya - PICC, n¨i r†t nhi“u c∆p Æ´i dıng ch©n Æ” l≠u lπi nh˜ng khung h◊nh tuy÷t di÷u lÛc hoµng h´n.

Nh≠ng tr≠Ìc ti™n h∑y ghä thÒ Æ´ Kuala Lumpur, n¨i c„ s¯c hÛt

N’u muËn c„ nh˜ng khung h◊nh ri™ng t≠ h¨n k’t hÓp vÌi du lfich tr®ng mÀt, h∑y l™n k’ hoπch tÌi Æ∂o Langkawi Æ” chÌp l†y kho∂nh khæc cÔng nhau Ưng tr™n c©y c«u Sky bridge, th≠Îng ngoπn vµ hfla m◊nh vÌi vŒ Æãp hÔng v‹ cÒa thi™n nhi™n, hay ng…u h¯ng dıng lπi b†m m∏y khi chπy xe ´t´ d‰c Æ≠Íng bÍ bi”n. Bπn cÚng c„ th” Æ®ng k˝ g„i chÙp h◊nh tπi c∏c resort 5 sao Æãp nh†t tr™n Æ∂o, c„ b∑i bi”n ri™ng vÌi ki’n trÛc thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o, sang tr‰ng. th§NG TIN TH£M: ü N’u sˆ dÙng ngoπi ng˜ th´ng thπo, bπn c„ th” t◊m hi”u th´ng tin v“ mÈt sË tay m∏y chÙp tπi n≠Ìc sÎ tπi Æ” ti’t ki÷m chi ph› ho∆c thu™ 1 freelancer tπi Vi÷t Nam Æi cÔng chuy’n Æi. ü Trang phÙc: TÔy theo sÎ th›ch, phong c∏ch mµ bπn l˘a ch‰n, n™n lµ trang phÙc do bπn chu»n b sΩn sœ chu»n d∏ng h¨n. Bπn cÚng c„ th” mua sΩn mÈt b„ hoa c«m tay lÙa tπi Vi÷t Nam mang theo. ü Trang Æi”m: N’u ti’t ki÷m chi ph›, bπn c„ th” t˘ lµm t„c vµ trang Æi”m cho m◊nh khi chÙp ∂nh ho∆c t◊m hi”u th™m mÈt sË salon, ti÷m lµm t„c vÌi m¯c ph› kh´ng qu∏ cao. ü Tham kh∂o mÈt sË Studio chÙp ∂nh c≠Ìi/ freelancer photographer Î Malaysia: www.mphotoo.com / www.zachchin.com / www. crazymonkeystudio.com / www. jimliaw.com TRAVELLIVE

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Kh´ng chÿ lµ hn Æ∂o h†p d…n vÌi nh˜ng b∑i bi”n xanh, tr∂i dµi c∏t træng nh≠ b†t tÀn, n¨i Æ©y cn khi’n bπn ngÏ ngµng vÌi nh˜ng cung Æ≠Íng ÆÃo tuy÷t Æãp.

NGñT NGÄO TR°NG MÜT TÑI “ßÅO ßÑI BÄNG” Ngoµi c∏c Æi”m dıng ch©n nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Kuala Lumpur, cao nguy™n Genting, hfln ng‰c Ph≠¨ng ß´ng - Penang, hay thµnh phË cÊ k›nh Melacca, “Æ∂o ßπi Bµng” Langkawi c∏ch 1 giÍ bay tı thÒ Æ´ Kuala Lumpur lµ Æi”m Æ’n tr®ng mÀt ≠a th›ch cÒa c∏c Æ´i uy™n ≠¨ng.

Bπn h∑y dµnh ng©n s∏ch kha kh∏ cho hµnh tr◊nh tr™n hfln Æ∂o xinh Æãp nµy bÎi sœ kh„ ki’m Æ≠Óc c∏c kh∏ch sπn gi∏ tËt nh≠ Î c∏c Æi”m Æ’n kh∏c, song nh˜ng khu l≠u trÛ vÌi dfich vÙ hoµn h∂o sœ hoµn toµn chinh phÙc bπn. Du kh∏ch c„ th” tham kh∂o mÈt sË kh∏ch sπn resort 5 sao nh≠: The Danna Langkawi Hotel vÌi b” b¨i v´ c˘c c„ t«m nh◊n ra b∑i bi”n tuy÷t Æãp; The Andaman Resort Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ ki”u ki’n trÛc cung Æ◊nh, c∏c villa Æ“u c„ b” b¨i vµ c„ b∑i tæm ri™ng; Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa vÌi h÷ thËng phflng nghÿ Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ hoµn toµn tı gÁ g«n gÚi vÌi thi™n nhi™n. ß∆c

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bi÷t lµ kh∏ch sπn Four Season, kh∏ch sπn Æãp nh†t tπi Langkawi vÌi b∑i bi”n ri™ng xanh mµu lÙc b∂o cÔng h÷ thËng phflng nghÿ, bungalow Æ≠Óc trang bfi nÈi th†t, däcor tinh t’. Lµ hfln Æ∂o thu hÛt du kh∏ch n™n bπn c«n Æ∆t tr≠Ìc phflng qua c∏c trang uy t›n nh≠ ivivu.com, booking.com, agoda. com Æ” chÒ ÆÈng vµ y™n t©m h¨n.

Langkawi gÂm 99 hfln Æ∂o, rÈng 478,48 km2, thu hÛt kh∏ch du lfich bÎi hai khu v˘c Æ´ng vui nh†t lµ trung t©m Kuah Town, n¨i c„ b’n tµu vµ khu b∑i bi”n Pantai Cenang c„ s©n bay Langkawi. Kh´ng chÿ lµ hfln Æ∂o h†p d…n vÌi nh˜ng b∑i bi”n xanh,

tr∂i dµi c∏t træng nh≠ b†t tÀn, n¨i Æ©y cfln khi’n bπn ngÏ ngµng vÌi nh˜ng cung Æ≠Íng ÆÃo tuy÷t Æãp. th§NG TIN TH£M: ü Tı Kuala Lumpur tÌi Langkawi m†t 1 giÍ bay. Bπn c„ th” Æ∆t vä m∏y bay cÒa h∑ng hµng kh´ng Air Asia ho∆c Malaysia Airlines. ü Ng´n ng˜: ti’ng Anh, ti’ng Trung vµ ti’ng M∑ Lai ü T˚ gi∏ ngoπi t÷: 1RM (Malaysia) x†p xÿ 6.000 VND ü ô b’n tµu vµ s©n bay Langkawi c„ nhi“u qu«y cung c†p th´ng tin v“ kh∏ch sπn, c∏c loπi tour du lch, dch vÙ thu™ xe... Gi∏ thu™ xe m∏y kho∂ng tı 35RM/ ngµy, thu™ ´ t´ tı 180RM/ ngµy. C∏c ph≠¨ng ti÷n di chuy”n theo chi“u ng≠Óc lπi vÌi Vi÷t Nam vµ Æa ph«n Æ≠Íng Æi tr™n Æ∂o lµ Æ≠Íng ÆÃo. N’u ch≠a c„ nhi“u kinh nghi÷m, n™n Æi taxi lµ an toµn nh†t. ü Gi∏ vä Cable car hai ch∆ng 35RM/ ng≠Íi lÌn vµ vä Æi tr™n c«u Sky Bridge hi÷n nay lµ 5RM, sau khi n©ng c†p gi∏ lµ 17RM. ü °n uËng: Tr™n Æ∂o c„ r†t nhi“u nhµ hµng, qu∏n ®n Æa ph≠¨ng tπi Pantai Cenang, Kuah Town. MÈt gÓi ˝ Æ∏ng Æ” tr∂i nghi÷m lµ nhµ hµng Fish Farm, phÙc vÙ Æa dπng c∏c m„n ®n ¢u - É vµ Æ∆c bi÷t lµ c∏c m„n ®n truy“n thËng cÒa Malaysia.

Bπn c„ th” tr∂i nghi÷m bªng c∏ch thu™ ´ t´, Æi taxi theo km, thu™ xe m∏y, ho∆c Æi bÈ theo nh˜ng con Æ≠Íng mfln Æ” kh∏m ph∏ nh˜ng th∏c n≠Ìc, h n≠Ìc vµ phong c∂nh rıng nguy™n sinh. Bπn cÚng Æıng qu™n ghä th®m trung t©m hµnh ch›nh Kuah, n¨i c„ Qu∂ng tr≠Íng ßπi Bµng - Eagle Square, Æ≠Óc coi lµ bi”u t≠Óng cÒa Æ∂o, nÊi bÀt Î khu v˘c b’n tµu, s∏t bi”n. Ngoµi qu∂ng tr≠Íng cfln c„ c´ng vi™n Huy“n thoπi, nhµ thÍ HÂi gi∏o Al-Hana Mosque vµ b’n tµu Kuah, mÈt n¨i l˝ t≠Îng cho c∏c c∆p Æ´i tÀn h≠Îng kho∂nh khæc hoµng h´n l†p l∏nh tr™n s„ng n≠Ìc.

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Èt Æi”m nh†n kh´ng th” b· qua lµ lµng Ph≠¨ng ß´ng (Oriental Village), mÈt khu tÊ hÓp kh∏ch sπn, trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi, vui ch¨i gi∂i tr› nªm s©u trong nÛi.

Tπi Æ©y, bπn sœ Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m h÷ thËng c∏p treo Cable Car Æ≠a du kh∏ch l™n Ƶi quan s∏t tr™n Æÿnh nÛi Æ” th·a s¯c ngæm nh◊n c∂nh nÛi rıng hÔng v‹, toµn c∂nh vfinh Kuah vÌi nh˜ng du thuy“n tuy÷t Æãp Î b™n d≠Ìi. Ti’p Æ„, h∑y thˆ c∂m gi∏c mπo hi”m khi Æi tr™n c«u d©y thäp Sky Bridge c„ thi’t k’ ÆÈc Æ∏o vÌi chi“u dµi 125m theo h◊nh vflng cung, nËi ng‰n nÛi Mat Cincang vµ ng‰n nÛi l©n cÀn. Oriental Village Æ≠Óc du kh∏ch quËc t’ b◊nh ch‰n lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng Æi”m Æ’n thu hÛt nh†t vµ Æ∏ng tham quan nh†t khi Æ’n Langkawi vµ cÚng lµ n¨i nhi“u c∆p Æ´i l˘a ch‰n cho nh˜ng b¯c ∂nh c≠Ìi Æ” ÆÍi.

Sau chuy’n l™n rıng, Æıng qu™n xuËng bi”n Æ” Æ≠Óc cÔng ng≠Íi †y Ææm m◊nh trong lµn n≠Ìc trong væt, chi™m ng≠Ïng th’ giÌi k˙ thÛ d≠Ìi Æπi d≠¨ng khi l∆n bi”n Î c´ng vi™n h∂i d≠¨ng Æ∂o Payar, ho∆c Æi tµu Æ∏y k›nh vµ ngæm nh◊n th’ giÌi d≠Ìi n≠Ìc. Vµo buÊi tËi, h∑y dµnh thÍi gian Æi dπo d‰c b∑i bi”n Cenang, hay dıng lπi tr≠Ìc qu∏n bar, cafä nh©m nhi ly cocktail, Æ uËng Æfia ph≠¨ng vµ cÔng hfla nhfip vÌi kh´ng kh› Æ´ng vui, s«m u†t tr™n Æ∂o.

N’u muËn kh∏m ph∏ Æ∂o theo tour, bπn c„ th” Æ∆t tour trong ngµy ngay tπi s©n bay vÌi r†t nhi“u l˘a ch‰n. ß∆c bi÷t, hfln Æ∂o xinh Æãp nµy cÚng thu hÛt m‰i t›n Æ mua sæm bÎi t†t c∂ hµng h„a Æ“u Æ≠Óc mi‘n thu’ hoµn toµn, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ c∏c s∂n ph»m Æ gia dÙng, n≠Ìc hoa, s´ c´ la, r≠Óu bia, thuËc l∏, x◊ gµ vÌi gi∏ rŒ bªng tı 30-50% so vÌi c∏c cˆa hµng Î Kuala Lumpur.

Trung t©m Kuah cÒa Langkawi, n¨i c„ qu∂ng tr≠Íng ßπi Bµng.

THÅ GA MUA S¿M HÄNG HIåU ß’n Malaysia tı nay Æ’n h’t th∏ng 8, h∑y tranh thÒ “rinh” v“ nh˜ng m„n hµng hi÷u gi∏ hÍi trong ÆÓt gi∂m gi∏ ch„t cÒa l‘ hÈi 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2015. N’u ch≠a trÎ thµnh du kh∏ch may mæn, h∑y l™n k’ hoπch tr®ng mÀt ngay tı b©y giÍ Æ” tham gia vµo l‘ hÈi gi∂m gi∏ cuËi cÔng cÒa n®m tπi l‘ hÈi 1Malaysia Year-End Sale di‘n ra tı ngµy 14/11 - 3/1/2016. Tπi l‘ hÈi, hµng tr®m Æπi l› b∏n lŒ tπi Kuala Lumpur vµ Johor Bahru gi∂m gi∏ mπnh tı 20% Æ’n 80% tı c∏c s∂n ph»m thÒ c´ng m¸ ngh÷ cho Æ’n c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u thÍi trang nÊi ti’ng tr™n th’ giÌi.

Kuala Lumpur Ngay tπi trung t©m thµnh phË Kuala Lumpur, chæc chæn bπn sœ †n t≠Óng bÎi nh˜ng “Æπi lÈ” mua sæm t†p nÀp vµ nhÈn nhfip c∂ ngµy l…n Æ™m vÌi c∏c trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi nÊi ti’ng trong Æ„ ph∂i k” tÌi:

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Æfia Æi”m mua sæm ≠a th›ch cÒa nh˜ng t›n Æ m™ hµng hi÷u, chia thµnh 6 khu v˘c vÌi h«u h’t c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u thÍi trang nÊi ti’ng th’ giÌi. Bπn sœ nhÀn Æ≠Óc nh˜ng ≠u Æ∑i vµ gi∂m gi∏ Æ∆c bi÷t ÆÂng thÍi c„ c¨ hÈi giµnh nh˜ng gi∂i th≠Îng gi∏ trfi tπi Pavilion KL tı nay Æ’n 31/8. T†t c∂ c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u quËc t’ nh≠ Zara, Mango, H&M, G200, F21, Esprit... cÔng h¨n 250 cˆa hi÷u ÆÂng loπt Æ≠a ra c∏c ch≠¨ng tr◊nh khuy’n m∑i, gi∂m gi∏ vµ quµ t∆ng Æ∆c bi÷t dµnh cho du kh∏ch.

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Tπi Fahrenheit88, “Sale-Brate” lµ ch≠¨ng tr◊nh gi∂m gi∏ lÌn nh†t trong n®m vÌi Æ mi‘n thu’, c∏c gi∂i th≠Îng, cuÈc thi vµ c∏c ≠u Æ∑i du lfich lÌn. VÌi mÁi h„a ƨn 100RM, du kh∏ch sœ nhÀn Æ≠Óc thŒ ≠u Æ∑i du lfich mi‘n ph› vµ gi∂m gi∏ lÌn tı h¨n 50 th≠¨ng hi÷u, kÃm theo mÈt chi’c tÛi Æ˘ng Æ c∏ nh©n.

Suria KLCC t‰a lπc ngay d≠Ìi ch©n th∏p Æ´i Petronas, tÀp trung c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u nÊi ti’ng nh≠ Louis Vuitton, Versace, Hermes, Burberry, GUCCI, Chanel.... KLCC thu hÛt nh˜ng t›n Æ shopping bÎi s˘ hi÷n Æπi, sang tr‰ng. C∏c m∆t hµng bµy b∏n Î Æ©y kh∏ Ææt Æ·, song trong mÔa l‘ Mega Sale, bπn hoµn toµn c„ th” mua Æ≠Óc c∏c m„n Æ vÌi gi∏ si™u rŒ so vÌi m¯c gi∏ “ng†t ng≠Îng” th≠Íng ngµy.

B™n cπnh c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u thÍi trang nÊi ti’ng tr™n th’ giÌi, n’u bπn muËn t◊m c∏c m∆t hµng b◊nh d©n h¨n, h∑y t◊m Æ’n Berjaya Time Squares, mÈt trong nh˜ng trung t©m mua sæm c„ gi∏ c∂ hÓp l˝ vµ c∏c m∆t hµng cÚng r†t ch†t l≠Óng.

Tπi chÓ trung t©m Central Market, du kh∏ch c„ th” tho∂ s¯c mua sæm vÌi nh˜ng Æπi l˝ gi∂m gi∏ tham gia Tourist Privilege Pack. Kh∏ch du lfich c„ th” tr∂ lπi hµng bªng vi÷c xu†t tr◊nh hÈ chi’u tπi c∏c qu«y th´ng tin.

CuËi tu«n, bπn c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c c∏c buÊi tr◊nh di‘n nh∂y/ mÛa truy“n thËng tπi s©n kh†u ngoµi trÍi.

Johor Bahru Lµ thµnh phË lÌn th¯ hai cÒa Malaysia, Johor Bahru lµ n¨i tÀp trung nhi“u trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi lÌn vµ lµ cˆa ng‚ sang Singapore, nÊi ti’ng vÌi khu mua sæm hµng Æ«u Johor Premium Outlet (JPO) c∏ch trung t©m thµnh phË 40km. N¨i

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Æ©y quy tÙ h¨n 80 th≠¨ng hi÷u nÊi ti’ng vµ c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u c∏ nh©n cÒa c∏c nhµ thi’t k’ thÍi trang, trong Æ„ c∏c m∆t hµng ph«n lÌn Æ≠Óc b∏n vÌi gi∏ ≠u Æ∑i. C∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u thÍi trang lÌn tπi JPO quanh n®m Æ“u c„ c∏c ÆÓt gi∂m gi∏ sale off l™n tÌi 60 -70 %.

Bπn cÚng Æıng b· qua trung t©m mua sæm Johor Bahru City Square vµ Komtar JBCC Mall Æ” ch‰n nh˜ng m∆t hµng Æa dπng vµ phong phÛ tı c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u nÊi ti’ng Æ’n c∏c m∆t hµng Æi÷n tˆ chuy™n dÙng. Tπi c∏c trung t©m mua sæm cÚng t›ch hÓp c∏c loπi h◊nh gi∂i tr›, »m th˘c Æa dπng vµ ti÷n lÓi dµnh cho bπn th≠ gi∑n vµ nghÿ ng¨i sau hµng giÍ mua sæm.

th§NG TIN TH£M: ü Khi Æ’n s©n bay Malaysia ho∆c Æ’n b†t k˙ trung t©m mua sæm nµo, h∑y ghä qua Trung T©m Th´ng tin du lch Malaysia. Bπn sœ c„ c¨ hÈi nhÀn Æ≠Óc c∏c thŒ ≠u Æ∑i gi∂m gi∏ nh≠ Tourism Privilege Card, gi∂m gi∏ 5% cho 1 sË m∆t hµng tπi c∏c trung t©m mua sæm lÌn Î Kuala Lumpur. ü Khi Æi mua sæm, n™n mang theo thŒ t›n dÙng Æ” tr∏nh ph∂i mang nhi“u ti“n m∆t vµ c„ c¨ hÈi nhÀn ≠u Æ∑i khi thanh to∏n. ü C∏c trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi mÎ cˆa tı 10h s∏ng Æ’n 10h tËi. ü Tham kh∂o th™m cuËn Super Pass dµnh cho t›n Æ mua sæm bao gÂm hµng ngµn voucher thÍi trang, ®n uËng, spa, nghÿ d≠Ïng, vui ch¨i.. VÌi cuËn Super Pass, bπn c„ th” Æ≠Óc gi∂m tı 20 - 30% c∏c s∂n ph»m, ngoµi ra cn c„ voucher n≠Ìc uËng ho∆c kem mi‘n ph› khi g‰i m„n.

Th´ng th≠Íng cuËn Super Pass Æ≠Óc b∏n vÌi gi∏ 55 RM. Theo d‚i th´ng tin tr™n www.superpass.com.my.

Text: Lan Que Photos: many others

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If you are making preparations for your wedding and seeking an ideal location to take truly memorable wedding photos, or if you’re simply looking for a romantic place to get away on your honeymoon, then the renowned cities and enchanting islands of Malaysia are what you and your partner have been looking for.

CREATE YOUR OWN WEDDING ALBUM WHILE TRAVELLING ABOARD Taking wedding photos while traveling has become a trend chosen by a larger number of young couples. These unique photos are a lovely declaration of their new life together, and the enjoyable experience of traveling leaves them with so many unforgettable memories.

There is a multitude of choices in Southeast Asia, but in my own perspective, Malaysia is ideal, as its boasts countless breathtaking landscapes, luxurious accommodations, and convenient locations and transport connecting its various cities and hubs.

After a three-hour flight from Hanoi, you arrive at KLIA2 Airport. Located 30km from Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital of Malaysia and is one of the most impressive destinations of the journey.

Putrajaya is built as a garden city, as buildings only account for 25% of its total use of space.

The rest includes roads, parks, sport centers and natural gardens.

Here, there are lots of famous places for you to take wedding photos at, namely the Palace of Justice - Istana Kehakiman, the Perbadanan Government Complex, and the Putra Mosque.

Putrajaya also offers a unique

charm, with its green spaces that are also adorned with modern bridges that cross lakes such as Seri Wawasan or Putra bridge connecting you to the Putrajaya International Conference Center - PICC, where many couples take special photos, with the backdrop of the vibrant sunset.

However, no visit would be complete without a stop in the Further information: ü If you can speak English or Malay fluently, you can find information and hire a local photographer to save money. Otherwise, you can go with a freelancer from Vietnam. ü Clothes: You can come with your own outfits or select outfits based on your own personal tastes at a Malaysian silk bouquet. ü Make-up: If desired you can have your make-up done in a selected salon at a reasonable price. ü For Studios and freelancer photographers in Malaysia, please visit: www.mphotoo.com / www.zachchin.com / www. crazymonkeystudio.com / www. jimliaw.com

capital city of Kuala Lumpur with its harmonious blend of Asian and Western architecture. In addition to the Petronas Twin Towers, the city’s most famous and noticeable attraction, you can share some exceptional moments with your partner throughout the city, and take photos in various destinations such as Old KTM Station, the National Library, National Opera House Istana Budaya, Merdeka Square, the National Museum Muzium Negara, the Royal Place Istana Negara and the Bukit Bintang walking street.

For a more private honeymoon, you can visit Langkawi island. You and your partner can capture all the impressive natural beauty by taking photos on the Sky Bridge.

Also to take full advantage of this island you can take a trip along the coast. You can also book a photo shoot package at the most beautiful 5-star resorts designed in distinct and luxurious styles, each featuring its own private beaches.

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If you are lucky enough to visit Oriental Village on a beautiful day, you can along the Sky Bridge and ENjoy the breathtaking view of the vast Forest

A SWEET HONEYMOON ON “EAGLE ISLAND” Apart from such famous destinations as Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highland, Penang, and the ancient city of Melacca, Langkawi, the “eagle island” is a favorite place for newlyweds.

First, it is recommended to ensure you have enough money set aside, as hotels offering reasonable price on this beautiful island can be hard to come by. However, ideal accommodations with luxury services can be provided to satisfy every desire. Visitors can choose one of the following

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5-star hotels during their stay: The Danna Langkawi Hotel, which features an expansive swimming pool overlooking the sea. Andaman Resort, which is designed in a classic royal style with private swimming pools and beaches within walking distance from their private villas. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, which boasts wooden guestrooms, and the Four Seasons, the most beautiful hotel on the island with its outstanding private blue beach, well-equipped guestrooms, and bungalows all in the finest däcor. It is advised to book a hotel here via ivivu.

com, booking.com, or agoda. com to ensure your stay on this charming island.

With a total area of 478.48 km2, Langkawi consists of 99 smaller islands and attracts travelers through Kuah Town, where there are numerous marinas and beaches, which is connected to Pantai Cenang and Langkawi Airport. Not only famous for its endless white sand beaches, the island will astound you with its magnificent mountain passes.

You can experience these spectacular roads by renting a car, taxi, motorbike, or simply walking along marked paths

You can also wander along Cenang beach.

Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa

have an adventurous journey and Immemse Sea leading to beautiful waterfalls, lakes and ancient forests. Do not forget to visit Kuah, the administrative center, and Eagle Square, the symbol of the island located near the sea. Other striking features are Lagenda Park, Al-Hana Mosque, and Kuah Wharf, where many couples enjoy the sparkling sunset reflected on the river.

Oriental Village is a complex of hotels, commercial spaces, and entertainment centers located near the foothills. This is the only premier must-visit hotspot on the island. Here, you can enjoy a ride with the Langkawi Cable Car that rises up into the peak of the mountain to take in the stunning views of the surrounding forests as well as Kuah Bay. Afterwards, you can also have an

adventurous journey along the Sky Bridge, located at the end of the Cable Car ride. With a length of 125m, the bridge is uniquely designed in the shape of an arch that connects Mat Cincang Mountain with its neighboring mountains.

Oriental Village is voted by foreigners as one of the most attractive places in Langkawi and is sought after by couples looking to take memorable newlywed photos.

also attract thousands of shopaholics with their duty-free products, household appliances, perfume, chocolates, wine, beer, cigarettes, and cigars, which are sold at a discount of 30-50%, compared to the prices at shops in Kuala Lumpur.

If a journey into the forest isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, you and your partner can go in search of bluer waters by exploring a magical underwater world by taking a dive at the ocean park on Payar Island. Also you can arrive there via a glass-bottom ship. In the evening, you can wander along Cenang beach, sip a cocktail or local drink at a bar or cafä while enjoying the bustling atmosphere of the island.

ü Currency: RM1 = VND 6,000

You can also book one among a wide range of tours available at the airport. Furthermore, the shops on Langkawi

Further information: ü It takes 1 hour to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi. You can travel with Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines. ü Languages: English, Chinese, and Malay

ü You can find information about hotels, tours, and rental car services at the information desks located at Langkawi airport and along Langkawi harbor. Renting a motorbike costs around RM35 per day, while a rental car costs around RM180 per day. However, driving here requires you to go along hilly and windy roads on the left-hand side, so travelling by taxi may be safer. ü Cable Car: RM35/ adult/02 stations. Sky Bridge: RM5 (presently) and 17RM (after renovation.) ü Food: there are many restaurants and food stalls in Pantai Cenang and Kuah Town center. The Fish Farm is a recommended restaurant serving European and Asian cuisines as well as traditional Malaysian dishes.

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ENJOY SHOPPING WITH HUGE OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS If you are visiting Malaysia from now until the end of August, you can purchase many famous brands at much lower prices, especially during the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival of 2015. If the time does not permit, you can also travel there during their year-end sale, lasting from November 14th to January 3rd.

Within the framework of this festival, hundreds of retailers in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru will offer huge discounts ranging from 20 to 80% off all items, from handicrafts to famous fashion brands.

Kuala Lumpur Right in the center of Kuala Lumpur, you will be impressed by the hustle and bustle of shopping “highways” and famous shopping centers as follow:

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a favored destination of shopaholics and consists of 6 areas. There, you can enjoy shopping for international brands with great offers and discounts and stand a chance to win great prizes from now until August 31th. You can enjoy a world of privileges, special offers and gifts at over 250 stores including Zara, Mango, H&M, G200, F21, Esprit and other international brands.

At Fahrenheit88, “Sale-Brate” is the biggest sale of the year with duty-free products, rewards, contests and exclusive tourist privileges. You can get free Tourist Privilege Card with exclusive discounts and offers of over 50 participating brands and a toiletry bag with RM100 spent in a single receipt.

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Suria KLCC is located on the foot of the Petronas Twin Tower and features numerous stores of famous brands such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Hermes, Burberry, GUCCI and Chanel.

KLCC attracts shopaholics through luxurious and modern products. The prices of products displayed here are quite high; however, you will have the chance to buy them at much lower prices during festival.

If you are looking for cheaper products, then Berjaya Time Squares is a must-visit shopping center. Here, you can buy high quality items at reasonable prices.

Further information: ü When arriving at Malaysia airports or any shopping centers, do not forget to visit Malaysia Tourism Center to receive huge offers such as Tourism Privilege Card, and 5% discount off at major shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur. ü You should use credit card to get more privileges. ü Shopping centers open from 10am to 10pm. ü Super Pass is a useful publication consisting of thousands of vouchers of fashion, spa, food and other services.

With the Super Pass, you will get a discount of 20 - 30% when buying specific products and complementary drink or ice-cream. A Super Pass costs about RM55. For further information, please visit www.superpass.com.my

At Center Market, you can enjoy more discounts at outlets with Tourist Privilege Pack.

Tourists can redeem the offers by representing their passports at the Information Counter. Do not forget to catch Cultural Dance Performance held every Saturday and Sunday at Central Market Outdoor Stage.

Johor Bahru As the second largest city of Malaysia, Johor Bahru is home to many major commercial centers and the gateway to Singapore.

The city is also well-known for Johor Premium Outlet (JPO), the leading shopping area, located 40km from the city center. JPO gathers more than 80 famous brands along with private brands of fashion designers. Most of commodities are sold with huge discounts. Famous fashion brands at JPO always offer big sales up to 60-70% off during the year.

Do not forget to visit Johor Bahru City Square and Komtar JBCC Mall to select various items and electronic appliances. After shopping around, you can also relax by enjoying delicious dishes and entertainment activities at integrated centers.

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topman sunglass (www.topman.com)

Warehouse dress (www.warehouse. co.uk)

charles & keith bag (www. charleskeith.com)

HONEYMOON ON BEACH

Mango pants (www. shop.mango.com)

karen Millen necklace(www. karenmillen.com)

S˘ ÆÂng Æi÷u trong phong c∏ch kh´ng nh†t thi’t ph∂i Æ’n tı nh˜ng m„n Æ giËng nhau y h÷t, chµng vµ nµng hoµn toµn c„ th” tuy™n bË “chÛng t´i lµ mÈt Æ´i” nhÍ s˘ ®n ˝ cÒa mµu sæc vµ chÛt ch†m ph∏ nh·. Nµng c„ th” th≠Ìt tha vÌi chi’c v∏y bay bÊng t´ng vµng cam cÒa Warehouse, trong khi chµng th” hi÷n s˘ k’t Æ´i nhp nhµng bªng chi’c qu«n short cÔng t´ng mµu Æ«y phong c∏ch cÒa Lacoste. ßıng qu™n tπo Æi”m nh†n cho set Æ bªng nh˜ng phÙ ki÷n ®n ˝ nh≠ vng cÊ, k›nh mæt, Æ´i däp Pedro gi∂n d cho chµng vµ sandal Karen Millen xinh xæn, nhã nhµng cho nµng.

You do not need to wear identical outfits to show that “we are a couple”, but a harmonious blend of colors and some highlights will create a greater combination for you and your lover. A graceful orange pink dress of Warehouse for women can be perfectly mixed with Lacostte shorts in the same color for men. Do not forget to make your outfits more fashionable with ton-sur-ton accessories such as necklaces and glasses, along with Pedro sandals for men and lovely Karen Millen ones for women.

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pedro sandal (www. pedroshoes.com) lacoste short (www.lacoste. com)

Th˘c hi÷n: C∏c TrÛc

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Vµo cao Æi”m mÔa c≠Ìi vµ du lch tr®ng mÀt, nhi“u c∆p Æ´i th≠Íng lÛng tÛng khi l™n k’ hoπch vµ qu∂n l˝ ng©n s∏ch cho k˙ tr®ng mÀt. Nh˜ng gÓi ˝ du lch tr®ng mÀt theo t›nh c∏ch, ng©n s∏ch vµ theo mÔa c„ th” giÛp bπn gπt b· nh˜ng b®n kho®n nµy. thˆa ruÈng bÀc thang, c∏c Æi÷u mÛa xe vµ ti’ng kÃn m´i tha thi’t g‰i bπn t◊nh. ß©y ch›nh lµ “ch†t men” th®ng hoa c∂m xÛc cho cuÈc sËng l¯a Æ´i cÒa nh˜ng vÓ chÂng trŒ.

N’u bπn y™u th›ch s˘ nhÈn nhp Î c∏c Æi”m Æ’n n≠Ìc ngoµi nh≠ Singapore, Th∏i Lan, Malaysia, NhÀt B∂n hay xa h¨n lµ @c, M¸, vÔng Caribe, h∑y vi vu cÔng bπn ÆÍi kh∏m ph∏ c∏c Æi”m tham quan, »m th˘c, vui ch¨i, gi∂i tr› thÛ v tπi Æ„. ß∆c bi÷t, vµo mÔa mua sæm hµng ≠u Æ∑i Mega Sale cÒa th∏ng 11, 12, c∏c c∆p Æ´i cn c„ th” cÔng nhau “s®n” c∏c m„n Æ gia dÙng, Æi÷n tˆ, thÍi trang vÌi gi∏ c˘c h†p d…n dµnh cho cuÈc sËng mÌi cÒa m◊nh.

THI⁄T K⁄ HÄNH TRçNH D#A THEO TêNH CÉCH N’u bπn vµ nˆa kia y™u th›ch nh˜ng ngµy tr®ng mÀt y™n t‹nh, l∑ng mπn dµnh ri™ng cho hai ng≠Íi th◊ nh˜ng resort nghÿ d≠Ïng bi÷t lÀp, dch vÙ cao c†p vµ kh´ng gian y™n b◊nh lµ s˘ l˘a ch‰n hµng Æ«u. Vµo mÔa c≠Ìi, c∏c n¨i nghÿ d≠Ïng lu´n c„ nh˜ng ch≠¨ng tr◊nh Æ∆c bi÷t cho c∆p Æ´i nh≠: trang tr› phng ngÒ, tr li÷u spa, mÈt b˜a tËi buffet b™n bÍ bi”n vÌi r≠Óu vang vµ hoa hÂng... h¯a hãn chuÁi ngµy nÂng nµn hπnh phÛc.

Trong khi Æ„, nhi“u c∆p Æ´i trŒ, y™u th›ch mπo hi”m c„ xu h≠Ìng muËn t®ng th™m mÈt chÛt phi™u l≠u cho tu«n tr®ng mÀt th≠Íng t◊m Æ’n nh˜ng chuy’n du lch tr®ng mÀt tr™n du thuy“n Î vnh Hπ Long, chÃo thuy“n kayak v≠Ót Æa h◊nh Æ∏ ng«m vµ c©u c∏. Th∏ch th¯c h¨n, Æ’n Sapa, c∏c c∆p Æ´i c„ th” tr∂i nghi÷m hµnh tr◊nh trekking vµo b∂n lµng cÒa ng≠Íi d©n tÈc thi”u sË vµ tham gia vµo c∏c phi™n chÓ vÔng cao Æ∆c sæc.

N’u ≠a th›ch ph≠Ót, hµnh tr◊nh Æ’n ßµ Lπt leo nÛi (hiking) ho∆c l∏i xe Æa h◊nh

chinh phÙc Æÿnh Lang Biang lu´n Æ≠Óc ≠u ∏i. CÔng ng≠Íi †y thˆ c∂m gi∏c l©ng l©ng b™n chän r≠Óu c«n cÔng ng≠Íi d©n b∂n Æa c„ th” lµ mÈt gÓi ˝ thÛ v.

CHñN ßIÕM ß⁄N ß—P VÄO ß@NG THòI ßIÕM Kho∂ng thÍi gian cuËi n®m, tı th∏ng 9 - 12, c∏c Æi”m Æ’n trong n≠Ìc nh≠ bi”n xanh, Æ∂o xa lu´n Æ≠Óc nhi“u c∆p Æ´i l˘a ch‰n cho k˙ tr®ng mÀt ng‰t ngµo.

Hπ Long, C´n ß∂o, PhÛ QuËc, Nha Trang, ßµ NΩng, L˝ S¨n... kh´ng chÿ thu hÛt bÎi kh´ng kh› m∏t mŒ mµ cn v´ cÔng h†p d…n vÌi c∏c m„n ®n mi“n bi”n t≠¨i m∏t nh≠ t´m hÔm, t´m cµng, hµu, c∏, cua, ghã, s Æi÷p, ngh™u...

Kho∂ng th∏ng 10, khu v˘c vÔng cao ph›a Bæc nh≠ Sapa, MÈc Ch©u, MÔ Cang Ch∂i... Æ∆c bi÷t quy’n rÚ vÌi c∏c c∆p Æ´i y™u th›ch phong c∂nh nÛi ÆÂi b∏t ng∏t vÌi mµu vµng ≠¨m cÒa lÛa ch›n, nh˜ng

XÉC ßëNH M`C NG¢N SÉCH CHO HÄNH TRçNH TR°NG MÜT ß” bπn tr∂i nghi÷m mÈt k˙ nghÿ mÀt ng‰t tr‰n vãn nh†t, Æıng qu™n x∏c Ænh r‚ ng©n s∏ch cÒa m◊nh, tham kh∂o k¸ h¨n c∏c dch vÙ t≠ v†n Æ” quy’t Ænh Æ≠Íng tour tr®ng mÀt phÔ hÓp nh†t.

C∏c h∑ng l˜ hµnh lu´n cung c†p Æa dπng c∏c loπi h◊nh tour, cho phäp c∏c c∆p Æ´i c„ s˘ l˘a ch‰n phong phÛ. Kh∏ nhi“u du kh∏ch nhæm vµo dπng tour Free & Easy dµnh ri™ng cho 2 ng≠Íi vÌi dch vÙ vä m∏y bay, phng kh∏ch sπn Æ∆t theo tıng ph«n. Ri™ng c∏c Æi”m tham quan trong ch≠¨ng tr◊nh sœ do h∑ng l˜ hµnh t≠ v†n vµ gÓi ˝ l˘a ch‰n theo nhu c«u, sÎ th›ch cÒa tıng c∆p Æ´i.

Bπn cÚng c„ th” ch‰n mÈt gi∂i ph∏p ti’t ki÷m vÌi c∏c tour tr®ng mÀt tr‰n g„i.

Theo Æ„, Æ´i bπn sœ Æi tour ghäp Æoµn vµ sœ Æ≠Óc t≠ v†n, thi’t k’ th™m c∏c dch vÙ ÆÈc Æ∏o kh∏c, tπo nh˜ng Æi”m nh†n ng‰t ngµo trong hµnh tr◊nh chÿ dµnh ri™ng cho Æ´i bπn.

Chuy™n mÙc nµy Æ≠Óc th˘c hi÷n d≠Ìi s˘ t≠ v†n cÒa Fiditour. C„ th” xem th™m th´ng tin tπi website: www.fiditour.com.

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topman shirt (www.topman.com)

fcuk pant (www. frenchconnection. com)

fcuk watch (www. frenchconnection.com)

lacoste shoe (www.lacoste.com)

WANDERING TOGETHER topshop crop top (www.topshop.com)

Khi næm tay nhau dπo b≠Ìc tr™n nh˜ng con phË, h∑y ch¯ng minh hai bπn lµ mÈt “c∆p Æ´i hπnh phÛc” bªng set Æ th” hi÷n s˘ n®ng ÆÈng nh≠ng kh´ng käm ph«n thÍi trang.

Nµng c„ th” t˘ tin trong bÈ trang phÙc gÂm ∏o crop top ren træng vµ qu«n short cÒa Topshop, Æ´i sandal Æ’ xuÂng cÒa Oasis vµ chi’c tÛi Chloä xinh xæn. ß©y sœ lµ Æi”m nh†n cÒa trang phÙc Æ” tπo s˘ ÆÂng Æi÷u vÌi chi’c ∏o Topman s∏ng mµu vµ qu«n FCUK sµnh Æi÷u cÒa chµng.

When holding hands and walking together in streets, why don’t you show your love by effervescent and fashionable outfits? A crop top with white lace, a Topshop short, sandals of Oasis and a lovely bag of Chloä will create a perfect set for women while a bright color Topman shirt and FCUK pans are wisdom choices for men.

chloä bag (www. chloe.com)

topshop (www.topshop.com)

Bally Man bag (www. ballyofswitzerland. com)

oasis sandal (www.oasisstores.com)

chloä sunglass (www.chloe.com)

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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL TASTE If you and your new life partner like the idea of a serene honeymoon, then exclusive resorts featuring high-class services in a tranquil place should be top of your list. In wedding season, these resorts always offer special promotions for couples, such as bedroom decor, spa and a dinner buffet on the beach with roses and wine and more, promising you romantic and relaxed moments to start your happy life together.

On the contrary, some young couples prefer adventurous excursions. They may choose a honeymoon on a cruise, and might enjoy kayaking, explore reefs and fishing in Halong Bay. Couples can also go trekking to ethnic minority villages and learn their culture by touring local weekly markets in Sapa.

A journey to Da Lat is a favored choice for travelers. You and your beloved can go hiking or cycle the challenging route to the summit of Lang Biang Mountain.

Here, you will surely come across “r≠Óu c«n” (tube wine), and enjoy the feeling of intoxication from this locallymade beverage.

In wedding and honeymoon season, many couples have difficulty arranging their journey and making a budget. Therefore, we would like to provide you with some tips and recommendations for different tastes, budgets and seasons.

Dao, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Danang and Ly Son not only attract visitors with their cool, refreshing air but also offer delicious seafood such as lobster, crayfish, oysters, fish, crab, scallops and clams.

FIND A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME

In November, Sapa, Moc Chau, Mu Cang Chai and other beautiful places in the North of Vietnam offer equally intriguing destinations for couples who want to immerse themselves in the endless vistas of mountains and yellow terraced rice fields. There, you can also dance with locals or learn the lip trumpet used by ethnic people to call their lovers. This is a great start for your new life together.

At the end of the year, from September to December, domestic destinations including beaches and islands are visited by many couples enjoying their sweet honeymoons. Halong Bay, Con

If you like the hustle and bustle of foreign destinations like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, the US or the Caribbean, then these places might seduce you into

enjoying their cuisines and participating in a variety of activities with your new spouse. Moreover, do not miss the much anticipated Mega Sale annual promotions held in November and December. You can prepare for your new life by hunting for household appliances, electronics and clothes at special rates.

DRAW UP YOUR BUDGET To have a perfect honeymoon, setting your budget is one of the most significant steps in choosing a suitable tour. Consulting services are available for you to get further information and compare different places before you make the final decision. You can choose from a wide selection provided by travel agencies. Many couples decide to take a “Free and Easy” tour for two people with flights and hotel rooms included. Destinations and activities will be recommended by travel agencies.

You can easily select them according to your needs, hobbies and interests.

Otherwise, you can choose a package tour to save money. Joining this kind of tour, you will travel with others and be encouraged to choose some extra services as highlights for your honeymoon.

This article is supported by Fiditour.

For further information, please visit www.fiditour.com

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Ngµy x≠a Î La M∑ cÊ Æπi, trong Æ∏m c≠Ìi ng≠Íi ta th≠Íng ÆÀp vÏ mÈt chi’c b∏nh lÛa m◊ ho∆c lÛa mπch tr™n Æ«u c´ d©u thay cho lÍi c«u phÛc. ô Anh, ng≠Íi ta th≠Íng näm thÀt nhi“u b∏nh ng‰t vµo ng≠Íi c´ d©u vÌi hi v‰ng sœ Æem lπi may mæn vµ kh∂ n®ng sinh s∂n. Ngµy nay, cæt b∏nh c≠Ìi lµ mÈt phong tÙc quen thuÈc trong l‘ c≠Ìi, lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng Æi”m nh†n thÛ v nh†t trong ngµy tr‰ng Æπi cÒa c∆p Æ´i. ß∆c bi÷t, Æ„ lµ khi vi÷c trang tr› b∏nh tı fondant Æ∑ bi’n nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh thµnh t∏c ph»m ngh÷ thuÀt th˘c s˘ tr™n bµn ti÷c.

Ancient Roman wedding ceremonies were brought to a close by breaking a cake of wheat or barley over the bride's head as a symbol of good fortune.

In the UK, people throw many small cakes over the bride to hope for luck and fertility. Nowadays, cutting wedding cake has become a common custom highlighting the special day of the couple and wedding cakes covered by fondant are considered works of art on the banquet table.

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ondant - ngh‹a lµ "tan ch∂y" trong ti’ng Ph∏p - Æ≠Óc lµm tı Æ≠Íng bÈt icing sugar n†u ch∂y, k’t hÓp vÌi glucose, dÔng Æ” trang tr› vµ tπo h◊nh. Th´ng th≠Íng vÌi c∏c dflng b∏nh kem Æ≠Óc trang tr› tı kem b¨, hay kem s˜a t≠¨i, b∏nh sœ c„ h≠¨ng vfi Æ∆c vµ ngÀy bäo h¨n, trong khi b∏nh Fondant cho bπn c∂m gi∏c nhã nhµng vµ thanh ng‰t.

Fondant xu†t hi÷n kh∏ l©u, ngay tı th’ k˚ th¯ 15, c∏c Æ«u b’p bæt Æ«u ∏p dÙng hÁn hÓp Æ≠Íng dŒo Æ” n∆n thµnh c∏c h◊nh thÔ kh∏c nhau. ß’n th’ k˚ 20, b∏nh Fondant ch›nh th¯c Æ≠Óc ∏p dÙng phÊ bi’n trong ngh÷ thuÀt trang tr› b∏nh ng‰t vµ trÎ thµnh mÈt

m´n h‰c trong c∏c lÌp »m th˘c. Ch›nh nhÍ lÌp phÒ l∏ng mfin vµ b„ng mÍ tı Fondant, Æi“u mµ lÌp frosting tı kem b¨ kh´ng bao giÍ Æπt Æ≠Óc, chi’c b∏nh c≠Ìi c„ gi∏ trfi th»m m¸ cao, g«n nh≠ lµ mÈt t∏c ph»m ngh÷ thuÀt k˙ c´ng.

MÈt trong nh˜ng v› dÙ Æÿnh cao cÒa ngh÷ thuÀt Fondant lµ chi’c b∏nh c≠Ìi cÒa N˜ hoµng Elizabeth vµ hoµng tˆ Philip - cao g«n 3m vÌi 4 t«ng b∏nh Æ≠Óc "Æi™u khæc" tÿ mÿ c∏c Æ≠Íng nät cung Æi÷n, vµ nh˜ng b¯c t≠Óng hoµng gia. Hay chi’c b∏nh xu†t hi÷n trong l‘ c≠Ìi cÒa c´ng n≠¨ng Kate vµ hoµng tˆ William Æãp thanh lfich vÌi h¨n 900 chi ti’t hoa l∏ thÒ c´ng: hoa th≠Íng xu©n th” hi÷n t◊nh y™u vµ h´n nh©n, hoa hu÷ - s˘ ng‰t ngµo vµ khi™m tËn, hoa cÛc - vŒ Æãp ng©y th¨, hoa t∏o may mæn, hoa thπch træng - bi’n ≠Ìc m¨ thµnh s˘ thÀt...

Bµi: Thanh TrÛc - Ånh: Nhi“u t∏c gi∂ / Text: Thanh TrÛc - Photos by many photographers

FONDANT - THE ART OF ICING SUGAR Fondant is a firm sugar icing mixed with glucose commonly used to decorate cakes.

The word "fondant" comes from the French word "fondre", which means "to melt".

Normal cream cakes decorated with cheese and fresh milk cream feature rich flavors while fondant cakes are less sweet but even more delicious.

Since the 15th century, chefs have used rolled Fondant to mold different shapes.

From the 20th century, Fondant has been officially used for cake decoration and has become one of the core subjects in bakery classes. Fondant creates smooth, seamless and stunning coverings that other frostings can not do, making wedding cakes as beautiful and as sophisticated as works of art. A striking example of a Fondant cake is the wedding cake of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. With a height of 3m, the cake featured 4 tasty tiers sculpted with unique details of the palace and royal statues. Another excellent one is the cake at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. The cake was adorned with 900 sugar paste flowers including ivy flowers for love and marriage, lilies for sweetness and modesty, daisies for innocence and beauty, apple flowers for luck and white heathers for dreams coming true.

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∏nh c≠Ìi Fondant cfln c„ th” tho∂i m∏i "trÙ" Æ≠Óc nhi“u giÍ d≠Ìi nhi÷t ÆÈ cao mµ v…n gi˜ nguy™n h◊nh dπng, mµu sæc. BÎi th’ Æ©y lµ l˘a ch‰n cÒa h«u h’t c∏c b˜a ti÷c ngoµi trÍi, Æ∆c bi÷t Î nh˜ng x¯ sÎ nhi÷t ÆÌi nh≠ Vi÷t Nam. ß” lµm b∏nh Fondant, c∏c Æ«u b’p r†t v†t v∂, mÈt ph«n v◊ Fondant lµm tı Æ≠Íng n™n nhµo b∏nh kh∏ n∆ng tay. Ch≠a k” Æ’n k‹ thuÀt c∏n vµ b‰c Fondant Æfli h·i mÈt tay ngh“ cao tı c∏c ngh÷ s‹ trang tr› b∏nh ng‰t.

B∏nh Fondant Æ≠Óc ∏p dÙng rÈng r∑i trong ngh÷ thuÀt trang tr› b∏nh c≠Ìi tπi Vi÷t Nam lµ dπng Rolled Fondant.

Thµnh ph«n ch›nh gÂm Æ≠Íng bÈt icing sugar n†u ch∂y cÔng n≠Ìc, bÈt ng´, glucose, gelatin vµ h≠¨ng li÷u nh≠ hπnh nh©n ho∆c tr∏i c©y nh≠ chanh Æ” c„ h≠¨ng vfi Æa dπng vµ thanh tao. Ph∏ b· Æi lÌp Æfinh ki’n v“ Æ≠Íng vÌi vfi ng‰t ng†y, nh˜ng l∏t Rolled Fondant hoµn h∂o vÌi ÆÈ dµy 3 - 5mm, sau khi Æ≠Óc c∏n m·ng sœ Æ≠Óc b‰c b™n ngoµi cËt b∏nh Æ” thµnh mÈt b“ m∆t tr¨n l∏ng v´ cÔng bæt mæt, ÆÂng thÍi cÚng tπo lÌp n“n ki™n cË cho nh˜ng s∏ng tπo ti’p theo tr™n b∏nh.

Tr™n n“n Rolled Fondant, c∏c ngh÷ nh©n c„ th” l˘a ch‰n vœ ho∆c Æi™u khæc. Phong c∏ch "Æi™u khæc" Sculpting Fondant th≠Íng Æ≠Óc ≠u chuÈng h¨n tπi Vi÷t Nam, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ c∏c m…u Æi™u khæc tı h◊nh hoa m…u h¨n, hÂng, mai, lan... Æ’n h◊nh hoπt h◊nh, nh©n vÀt Æπi di÷n cho c∆p Æ´i cho Æ∏m c≠Ìi.

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ngh‹a ri™ng dµnh cho c∆p Æ´i nh≠ chi’c giµy, s©n tennis...

Qu∂ thÀt, Sculpting Fondant lµ mÈt bÈ m´n Æi™u khæc th˘c thÙ cÒa giÌi lµm b∏nh.

Tuy ›t Æ≠Óc ≠u chuÈng h¨n, nh≠ng kh´ng käm thÛ vfi lµ ngh÷ thuÀt vœ tr™n Fondant.

LÌp Fondant tr¨n mfin hoµn h∂o lµ n¨i tuy÷t vÍi cho c∏c ngh÷ s‹ tha h "ph„ng bÛt" vµ tπo ra c∏c b¯c tranh tuy÷t Æãp tr™n b∏nh tı nh˜ng lÌp mµu »m th˘c. Kh∏c vÌi vœ tr™n gi†y, vœ tr™n Fondant Æfli h·i s˘ ki™n nh…n Æ∆c bi÷t tı b’p b∏nh, bÎi bπn ph∂i chÍ lÌp nµy kh´ rÂi mÌi bæt Æ«u vœ ti’p lÌp kh∏c.

Bæt Æ«u tı mÔa hà nh˜ng n®m 2010, b∏nh c≠Ìi vœ tay bæt Æ«u Æ≠Óc chÛ ˝ vµ lµ s˘ l˘a ch‰n cÒa nhi“u c∆p Æ´i. Sau Æ„ Æ’n nh˜ng n®m v“ sau, Æ∆c bi÷t trong n®m nay, b∏nh c≠Ìi vÌi c∏c h‰a ti’t trang tr› hoa l∏ Æ≠Óc ≠a chuÈng rÈng r∑i trong Æ∏m c≠Ìi Vi÷t. Nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh c≠Ìi mµu træng hay phÒ gam pastel nhπt, nh†n nh∏ h‰a ti’t hoa tr™n b∏nh mang tÌi vŒ Æãp l∑ng mπn, dfiu dµng.

Trong khi nh˜ng chi’c b∏nh c∏ t›nh vÌi mµu nhÚ vµng hay nh˜ng h‰a ti’t ÆÀm th” hi÷n s˘ s´i nÊi, nhi÷t t◊nh cÒa c∆p Æ´i.

B∏nh c≠Ìi kh´ng chÿ ƨn thu«n lµ mÈt m„n quµ trang tr› trong l‘ c≠Ìi, hay th” hi÷n phong c∏ch. MÈt chi’c b∏nh c≠Ìi cfln lµ Æπi di÷n cÒa mÈt lÍi chÛc phÛc, bi”u hi÷n s˘ no ÆÒ, trµn tr“ hπnh phÛc. Khi hai vÓ chÂng cÔng nhau cæt b∏nh, h‰ sœ ÆÂng hµnh qua m‰i hµnh tr◊nh trong cuÈc sËng, cÔng th“ nguy÷n b™n nhau suËt cuÈc ÆÍi. ß„ lµ th´ng Æi÷p tı h◊nh ∂nh cæt b∏nh c≠Ìi, trong Æ„ c„ b∏nh Fondant.

FONDANT WEDDING CAKE TREND IN VIETNAM A Fondant wedding cakes' shape and color survive at high temperatures for a long time. This is the reason why this type of cake is favored at outdoor parties, especially in tropical countries like Vietnam. It is quite hard to make Fondant cakes because of the handing properties of icing sugar. Only talented pastry decorators can roll Fondant sheets perfectly and apply them to the cake.

There are two main types of fondant. Rolled fondant is more popular for wedding decoration in Vietnam. Its main ingredients include gelatine, water, fructose, powdered sugar, foodgrade glycerine and various flavors of fruits such as lemon. Sweet but not rich, 3-5mm thick rolled fondant sheets will make smooth and shiny coverings and a stable foundation for further

creative designs.

On the foundation created by rolled fondant, artists can freely draw or sculpt special patterns. Sculpting fondant is becoming more and more popular in Vietnam with a multitude of sculpted patterns including peony, roses, apricot blossoms and orchids, along with cartoon characters and characters representing couples. The cake can be sculpted with the couple's special symbols such as a shoes or tennis courts. Sculpting fondant is a real art for cake designers.

Despite being less popular, painting on fondant is also very interesting. On the smooth foundation of fondant, artists can show their creativity with pictures painted with culinary colors. Unlike painting on paper, drawing on Fondant requires the patience of artists because they need wait for the first line to dry before drawing the nextone .

Since the 2010s, handpainted wedding cakes have become widely noticed and chosen by many couples.

This year, wedding cakes adorned with floral patterns have become more popular at Vietnamese weddings.

White or pastel covered cakes highlighted by flowers have a romantic, gentle beauty, whereas sparkling yellow cakes with strong lines can reflect the personal taste of dynamic couples.

The wedding cake is not only a present used to decorate or showcase the owners' personal taste, but also expresses a wish for happiness and prosperity.

When the spouses cut the cake, they promise to live together, sharing all the happiness of life. Wedding cakes, especially fondant cakes, really contribute to the start of their new life together.

Bπn c„ th” t◊m Æ∆t mua b∏nh c≠Ìi tπi c∏c kh∏ch sπn cao c†p nh≠: EASTIN GRAND SÄI GíN 253 Nguy‘n V®n TrÁi, Q. PhÛ NhuÀn, TP.HCM *Tel: 08 3844 9222 *Website:www. eastingrandsaigon.com PARK HYATT SÄI GíN 2 C´ng Tr≠Íng Lam S¨n, Q.1, TP.HCM *Tel: 08 3824 1234 *Website: www.saigon. park.hyatt.com Ho∆c Æ∆t b∏nh tπi: TINY PRETTY CAKE *183B Tr«n QuËc Th∂o, Q.3, TP.HCM *Website: www. tinyprettycake.com You can purchase wedding cakes at luxury hotels such as: EASTIN GRAND SAIGON 253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan Dist, HCMC *Tel: 08 3844 9222 *Website: www. eastingrandsaigon.com PARK HYATT SAIGON 2 Lam Son Square, Dist.1, HCMC *Tel: 08 3824 1234 *Website: www.saigon.park.hyatt. com or order your special cakes at TINY PRETTY CAKE *183B Tran Quoc Thao, Dist. 3, HCMC *Website: www. tinyprettycake.com TRAVELLIVE

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hµnhtr◊nh Tı kho∂ng nˆa n®m tr≠Ìc, sau khi note lπi trong cuËn nhÀt k˝ hµnh tr◊nh Æ∑ Æ∆t ch©n Æ’n ÆÒ 64 tÿnh thµnh Vi÷t Nam, t´i bæt Æ«u l™n k’ hoπch cho nh˜ng hµnh tr◊nh xa vµ dµi h¨i h¨n, tr≠Ìc h’t sœ lµ khu v˘c ß´ng Nam É. Len l·i t◊m hi”u th´ng tin khæp c∏c di‘n Ƶn cho d©n du lch bÙi, t´i vœ ra cho m◊nh h◊nh dung thÛ v v“ nh˜ng chuy’n Æi sæp tÌi, nµo lµ sœ chÙp h◊nh Î n¨i nµy, th≠Îng th¯c »m th˘c n¨i kia, sœ mua vµi m„n Æ l≠u ni÷m nh· xinh Î n¨i kh∏c...

Nh˜ng t≠Îng t≠Óng v“ chuy’n Æi Æang tÌi hÂi lung linh nh†t th◊ anh bπn th©n näm lu´n cho c©u h·i “Th’ mµy Æfinh Æi bªng g◊?”. ßÛng thÀt, t´i Æ∑ m∂i m™ vÌi nh˜ng Æi“u muËn lµm tπi tıng Ɔt n≠Ìc mµ qu™n m†t vi÷c lµm sao Æ” tÌi Æ„. C´ng cuÈc t◊m hi”u lπi ti’p tÙc tr™n ti™u ch› “ti’t ki÷m lµ quËc s∏ch”. VÌi nh˜ng Ɔt n≠Ìc nh≠ Lµo hay Campuchia, vi÷c di chuy”n tÌi Æ„ bªng xe bu˝t kh∏ ƨn gi∂n, tuy nhi™n, Æ” tÌi nh˜ng Ɔt

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n≠Ìc xa h¨n nh≠ Malaysia hay Singapore, vi÷c di chuy”n bªng Æ≠Íng bÈ sœ m†t r†t nhi“u thÍi gian, c´ng s¯c, l˘a ch‰n tËi ≠u ch›nh lµ m∏y bay. Nh≠ng lo læng ti’p theo lπi Æ’n bÎi kh´ng ph∂i lÛc nµo cÚng c„ th” s®n Æ≠Óc vä m∏y bay gi∏ rŒ. MÁi n®m, c∏c h∑ng hµng kh´ng lÌn chÿ c„ tı 1 - 2 ÆÓt tung vä gi∏ “si™u rŒ” cho tÙi d©n du lfich bÙi nh≠ t´i, thÍi gian Æ” book Æ≠Óc vä th◊ c„ khi tr≠Ìc ngµy bay tı nˆa n®m tÌi 1 n®m.

CÚng ÆÛng lÛc †y, anh bπn mµ lÛc tr≠Ìc Æ∑ “dÈi g∏o n≠Ìc lπnh” vµo k’ hoπch cÒa t´i g‰i Æi÷n giÙc vµo facebook ngay Æ” b∂o chuy÷n g◊ Æ„. Nh≠ mÈt m„n quµ, t†m thŒ Asean Pass cÒa AirAsia vÌi Æ®ng k˝ t™n t´i Æ∑ Æ≠Óc anh bπn gˆi t∆ng cÔng nh˜ng lÍi nhæn Æ∏ng y™u “khÒng khi’p”.

Sau khi Ɖc th´ng tin chi ti’t v“ vi÷c booking Æ≠Íng bay, t˘ tin vÌi 10 Æi”m bay Æ∑ c„ sΩn trong thŒ Asean Pass, t´i log in vµo tµi kho∂n rÂi ti’n hµnh thÒ tÙc

booking online v´ cÔng ƨn gi∂n.

Vµ mÔa hà k˙ di÷u cÒa t´i bæt Æ«u. ßi”m Æ’n Æ«u ti™n trong hµnh tr◊nh lµ Bangkok, hay cfln Æ≠Óc ng≠Íi Th∏i g‰i vÌi c∏i t™n th©n th≠¨ng Krungthep Mahanakhon thµnh phË cÒa nh˜ng thi™n th«n.

Chÿ sau h¨n 1 giÍ bay tı Hµ NÈi, t´i Æ∆t ch©n tÌi Bangkok trong ∏nh næng chan hfla cÒa “x¯ sÎ nÙ c≠Íi”. Ngµy Æ«u ti™n Î Bangkok, t´i ch‰n cho m◊nh hµnh tr◊nh tÌi mÈt sË c´ng tr◊nh vµ c∂nh quan du lfich nÊi ti’ng v…n Æ≠Óc t†t c∂ m‰i ng≠Íi nhæc tÌi nh≠ ChÔa Vµng Wat Traimit, Hoµng cung Th∏i vµ kh´ng qu™n B∂o tµng quËc gia nªm ngay g«n Hoµng cung. VÌi t´i, b≠Ìc Æ«u ti™n Æ” t◊m hi”u v“ mÈt Ɔt n≠Ìc nh†t ch›nh lµ dµnh thÍi gian th®m vµ Ɖc c∏c th´ng tin Æ≠Óc cung c†p

hÈ cÒa ߯c PhÀt. S˘ hi“n hfla, Æi“m t‹nh ©m th«m ng†m vµo t›nh c∏ch cÒa h‰, tı nh˜ng ng≠Íi b∏n hµng tπi c∏c khu chÓ, trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi lÌn cho tÌi th„i quen x’p hµng, kh´ng chen l†n khi chÍ tµu Æi÷n BTS. T´i c„ th” c∂m nhÀn r‚ rµng nh†t Æi“u nµy trong nh˜ng ngµy sËng tπi gia Æ◊nh ´ng bµ Pakasit Viranond.

H‰ Æ„n t´i vÌi nÙ c≠Íi vµ vflng tay †m, nh˜ng b˜a s∏ng th¨m lıng mÔi b∏nh m˙ n≠Ìng d≠Ìi s©n v≠Ín ng´i nhµ gπch th´ xinh Æãp, nh˜ng buÊi s∏ng Æπp xe tr™n con Æ≠Íng xanh ng∏t vÌi Mon, con trai ´ng bµ chÒ nhµ, cÚng lµ ng≠Íi Æ∑ thi’t k’ ng´i nhµ.

Nh˜ng ngµy ti’p theo Î Bangkok, nhÍ nh˜ng gÓi ˝ cÒa Mon, t´i t◊m Æ’n Muang Boran Æ” tÀn h≠Îng kh´ng kh› d‘ chfiu gi˜a bπt ngµn c©y cËi vµ nh˜ng c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc cÊ cÒa n≠Ìc Th∏i,

kinh Æi”n vÌi gi∏ c˘c Æãp. Lang thang nh˜ng cˆa hµng s∏ch lÌn nh· Î Bangkok nhi“u ngµy, t´i mÌi hi”u tπi sao Bangkok Æ≠Óc x’p th¯ 13 v“ c∏c thÒ Æ´ s∏ch cÒa th’ giÌi. CuËi ngµy, Mon vµ ´ng bµ Viranond lu´n nhæc t´i Æıng qu™n t◊m Æ’n mÈt qu∏n streetfood Æ” th≠Îng th¯c vfi tom yum cay nÂng mµ c˘c quy’n rÚ cÒa »m th˘c Th∏i ho∆c mua mÈt ph«n x´i xoµi tı khu chÓ Æ™m cuËi tu«n mang v“ ®n tËi.

Bangkok Æ∑ Æ„n t´i bªng qu∏ nhi“u y™u th≠¨ng vµ nh˜ng nÙ c≠Íi, v◊ th’ ngµy tπm bi÷t Bangkok, t´i t˘ nhÒ vÌi b∂n th©n m◊nh tπm bi÷t cÚng ngh‹a lµ Æ” lπi lÍi h¯a cho ngµy g∆p lπi. Bangkok lµ Æi”m Æ’n Æ«u ti™n Æ«y may mæn vÌi chi’c thŒ AirAsia Asean Pass. ßi”m Æ’n ti’p theo Yangon - Myanmar, t´i tin cÚng sœ lµ chuy’n hµnh tr◊nh h¯a hãn nhi“u Æi“u thÛ vfi.

TH§NG TIN TH£M: ü ThŒ Asean Pass: ThŒ AirAsia Asean PASS lµ mÈt loπi thŒ du lch cho phäp hµnh kh∏ch chËt vµ gi˜ Æ≠Óc m¯c gi∏ vä khuy’n mπi Î AirAsia, trong kho∂ng thÍi gian tı 14 ngµy trÎ l™n tr≠Ìc ngµy khÎi hµnh, Æ” Æi du lch tÌi 137 Æ≠Íng bay xuy™n khæp c∏c quËc gia Asean.

AirAsia Asean Pass 10 Æi”m c„ gi∏ tr du lch 30 ngµy (160USD) vµ thŒ AirAsia Asean Pass + 20 Æi”m c„ gi∏ tr du lch 60 ngµy (290USD). Th´ng tin chi ti’t v“ thŒ, truy cÀp website www.airasia.com

trong b∂o tµng. Lfich sˆ vµ truy“n thËng lµ y’u tË ∂nh h≠Îng r†t lÌn Æ’n n’p sËng vµ sinh hoπt hµng ngµy cÒa mÁi vÔng Ɔt.

VÌi ph«n Æ´ng d©n sË theo Æπo PhÀt, ng≠Íi Th∏i tÀn h≠Îng mÈt cuÈc sËng hi“n hfla, ung dung, t˘ tπi vµ kh´ng vÈi v∑. Nh˜ng tri’t l˝ t≠ t≠Îng cÒa Æπo PhÀt Æi s©u vµo sinh hoπt ngµy cÒa ng≠Íi Th∏i, nÙ c≠Íi vµ nh˜ng cˆ chÿ Æãp trÎ thµnh n’p sËng, th„i quen ch¯ kh´ng chÿ lµ mÈt s˘ tr†n an t©m l˝ hay chÿ v◊ mong ÆÓi s˘ phÔ

c´ng vi™n Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng vÌi mÙc Æ›ch tπo Æi“u ki÷n thuÀn lÓi cho kh∏ch du lfich vµ h‰c sinh t◊m hi”u v“ V≠¨ng quËc Th∏i Lan mµ kh´ng c„ nhi“u thÍi gian Î lπi Ɔt n≠Ìc nµy. Hµnh tr◊nh mÁi ngµy cÒa t´i lu´n dµnh ra vµi ti’ng ÆÂng h ch◊m trong thi™n Æ≠Íng s∏ch, tı Kynokunia tπi c∏c trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi lÌn nh≠ Siam Paragon, Emporium... cho tÌi hi÷u s∏ch cÚ Dasa, n¨i c„ th” t◊m th†y nh˜ng cuËn s∏ch

ü Di chuy”n: tπi Bangkok, Æ” tr∂i nghi÷m nhp sËng th˘c s˘ cÒa thµnh phË, du kh∏ch n™n sˆ dÙng tµu Æi÷n BTS vÌi vä ch∆ng mua tπi m∏y b∏n t˘ ÆÈng ho∆c thŒ 1 ngµy tπi qu«y vä nªm tπi c∏c BTS Station. ü Vä vµo cˆa tπi c∏c danh lam thæng c∂nh tπi Th∏i Lan ∏p dÙng ÆÂng Æ“u vÌi ng≠Íi trong n≠Ìc vµ kh∏ch n≠Ìc ngoµi. ü ¬m th˘c Th∏i Lan v´ cÔng phong phÛ, du kh∏ch c„ th” t◊m Æ’n c∏c food street khu v˘c Khao San, Sumkhuvit Æ” th≠Îng th¯c nh˜ng m„n nÊi ti’ng nh≠ tom yum, c∏c m„n g·i, x´i xoµi... ü Lu´n mang theo hÈ chi’u b™n m◊nh Æ” nhÀn Æ≠Óc c∏c ≠u Æ∑i khi mua hµng tπi c∏c trung t©m th≠¨ng mπi lÌn ho∆c Æ” xu†t tr◊nh tπi c∏c qu«y ÆÊi ti“n.

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Bµi vµ ∂nh: Thu Giang

Nghÿ d≠Ïng vµ tÀn h≠Îng b¯c tranh thi™n nhi™n cÔng b«u kh´ng kh› trong lµnh b™n h Dambulla lµ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m tuy÷t vÍi khi Æ’n th®m Sri Lanka. K’t nËi th™m c∏c Æi”m tham quan hang ÆÈng, Æ“n chÔa vµ c´ng vi™n ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑, chuy’n Æi cÒa bπn sœ trÎ n™n Æ∏ng gi∏ bi’t chıng nµo!

T´i Æ’n Ɔt n≠Ìc PhÀt gi∏o nµy vµo mÈt ngµy hÃ, Æi thºng Æ’n thµnh phË Dambulla tı s©n bay Î thÒ Æ´ Colombo. Sau 4 ti’ng tr™n xe, Dambulla tı tı hi÷n ra. MÈt c∂m gi∏c g◊ Æ„ r†t lπ v“ n¨i nµy!

N„ b◊nh y™n, gi∂n dfi nh≠ng lπi mang mÈt nät r†t Sri Lanka! T´i Æ∑ c„ mÈt quy’t Æfinh ÆÛng khi ch‰n Dambulla lµm n¨i Î ch›nh cho suËt chuy’n Æi. V◊ sao? V◊ Dambulla nªm ngay trung t©m cÒa c∏c khu di t›ch cÊ Î Sri Lanka, c„ th” Æi Æ’n m‰i n¨i d‘ dµng vµ Æ∆c bi÷t nh†t lµ chÁ t´i Î nªm trong khu h Dambulla, n¨i c„ kh∏ nhi“u kh∏ch du lfich ch‰n.

NGHé D¶öNG B£N H¤ Resort Dambulla Amaya Lake chµo Æ„n t´i vÌi ti’ng trËng truy“n thËng do nh˜ng ng≠Íi phÙ n˜ Æfia ph≠¨ng ÆÀp bªng tay cÔng nh˜ng nÙ c≠Íi th©n thi÷n. Khu resort nªm ngay trong lflng h Dambulla khi’n cho khung c∂nh n¨i Æ©y cµng trÎ n™n Æãp mæt. Gi˜a khung c∂nh th¨ mÈng †y, trong ∏nh hoµng h´n ÆÊ dµi tr™n m∆t n≠Ìc, ngÂi nh©m nhi, th≠Îng th¯c mÈt

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t∏ch trµ Æen n„ng Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Sri Lanka cÚng lµ mÈt thÛ vui.

T´i ngÂi ngay cπnh h ngæm c∂nh trÍi, n≠Ìc m™nh m´ng, m∆t h xanh trong, s„ng n≠Ìc lao xao, r◊ rµo nh≠ mÈt khÛc nhπc du d≠¨ng, tr˜ t◊nh mu´n thuÎ, c∂m gi∏c t†t bÀt cÒa cuÈc sËng th≠Íng nhÀt d≠Íng nh≠ Æ≠Óc xua tan Æi. Cπnh Ɔy, tr™n chi’c nhµ c©y c„ mÈt ngh÷ s‹ thÊi s∏o. Ti’ng s∏o vang h’t c∂ khu nghÿ d≠Ïng, ti’ng s∏o Sri Lanka vÌi giai Æi÷u ng‰t ngµo ™m ∂ cµng lµm cho n¨i Æ©y mang mÈt nät b◊nh y™n Æ’n kh„ t∂.

Sau mÈt Æ™m nghÿ ng¨i trong kh´ng kh› trong lµnh, b◊nh minh l„ rπng, t´i tÀn h≠Îng b˜a s∏ng tr™n chi’c bµn Æ∆t ngay gi˜a khu v≠Ín b™n cπnh h Dambulla.

Trong s≠¨ng sÌm cÒa b◊nh minh ngµy mÌi, t´i nh≠ uËng l†y h¨i thÎ cÒa rıng c©y mÍ mÍ ∂o ∂o, c∂nh s≠¨ng sÌm gi®ng khæp m∆t hÂ, hoa c· cfln ngÀm s≠¨ng, Æ©u Æ„ c„ mÈt vµi chÛ s„c thi nhau chuy“n cµnh. LÛc nµy Æ©y, Dambulla th¨ mÈng vµ Æãp nh≠ b¯c tranh thÒy m∆c. T´i bæt Æ«u cuÈc hµnh tr◊nh kh∏m ph∏ n¨i nµy.

TRONG S¶•NG SõM CûA BçNH MINH NGÄY MõI, T§I NH¶ UˇNG LƒY H•I THì CûA R\NG C¢Y Mò Mò ÅO ÅO VõI CÅNH S¶•NG SõM GI°NG KH¿P MÖT H¤. L@C NÄY ߢY, DAMBULLA TH• MóNG Và ß—P NH¶ B`C TRANH THûY MÖC.

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th§NG TIN TH£M: ü Hµnh tr◊nh: Tı Vi÷t Nam c„ th” ch‰n h∑ng hµng kh´ng Thai Airways ho∆c Singapore Airlines, qu∏ c∂nh tπi Bangkok hay Singapore Æ” nËi chuy’n bay ti’p Æ’n thÒ Æ´ th≠¨ng mπi Colombo cÒa Sri Lanka. Tı Æ©y, m†t kho∂ng 4 giÍ Æi xe Æ” tÌi Dambulla.

ßóNG THI£NG DAMBULLA ô Sri Lanka, c„ nh˜ng hang ÆÈng Æ≠Óc c∏c nhµ s≠ thÍi x≠a ÆÙc vµo b™n trong, s©u kho∂ng chÙc mät Æ” thÍ Æ¯c PhÀt.

Trong nh˜ng hang ÆÈng Æ„ h«u nh≠ lÛc nµo cÚng c„ t≠Óng Ưc PhÀt nhÀp Ni’t bµn, vµ h«u nh≠ c∏c b¯c t≠Óng PhÀt lÌn nh· Æ“u tπc bªng Æ∏ nguy™n khËi. Hang ÆÈng Dambulla lµ mÈt khu di t›ch Æ“n PhÀt bªng Æ∏ l©u ÆÍi nh†t tπi Ɔt n≠Ìc Sri Lanka nªm tr™n ÆÈ cao g«n 200 mät so vÌi c∏c khu v˘c ÆÂng bªng xung quanh.

Toµn bÈ khu Æ“n thÍ Æ∏ tr∂i rÈng trong 5 hang ÆÈng kh∏c nhau, mÁi hang ÆÈng thÍ nh˜ng vfi PhÀt ho∆c c∏c vua cÒa Sri Lanka. ß∏ng chÛ ˝, hang ÆÈng sË 1 nªm trong cˆa ng‚ - ch›nh lµ n¨i du kh∏ch ti’p cÀn Æ«u ti™n, c„ t™n g‰i Dev Raja Viharaya, thÍ vua Æ∑ tπo l™n hang ÆÈng vµ c∏c vfi th«n, trong Æ„ c„ b¯c t≠Óng Ưc PhÀt Ni’t bµn trong t≠ th’ nªm. Hang ÆÈng sË 2 lµ mÈt trong hang ÆÈng lÌn nh†t vÌi nh˜ng ki’n trÛc ph¯c tπp vÌi b¯c tranh vµ t∏c ph»m Æi™u khæc v…n cfln Æ≠Óc l≠u gi˜ g«n nh≠ nguy™n vãn.

Hang ÆÈng sË 5 lµ mÈt trong hang ÆÈng nh· nh†t Æ≠Óc tπo

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thµnh bÎi Æ∏ t˘ nhi™n bao b‰c bÎi 4 b¯c t≠Íng, b™n trong tr≠ng bµy 11 b¯c t≠Óng PhÀt, trong Æ„ c„ 1 b¯c nªm nghi™ng nÊi bÀt vµ cao h¨n so vÌi c∏c b¯c t≠Óng kh∏c. ô Dambulla, t´i cfln nhÀn ra Æi“u nµy, Æ„ lµ t≠Óng PhÀt b†t c¯ n¨i Æ©u, b†t c¯ chÁ nµo t´i cÚng c„ th” bæt g∆p, t≠Óng Î tr™n Æ≠Íng, Î gËc c©y, t‰a lπc ngay gi˜a khu chÓ hay Æ≠Óc Æ∆t ngay tπi vflng xoay giao th´ng tr™n Æ≠Íng nh≠ mÈt ni“m tin cÒa ng≠Íi d©n n¨i nµy.

PHÉO ßÄI TR£N KH§NG ßi”m Æ’n ti’p theo cÒa t´i lµ ph∏o Ƶi Sigiriya - mÈt trong t∏m Di s∂n th’ giÌi Æ≠Óc c´ng nhÀn bÎi UNESCO dµnh cho Æ∂o quËc nµy. T≠¨ng truy“n, vµo n®m 477, hoµng tˆ Kashyapa vÌi s˘ trÓ giÛp cÒa ng≠Íi h‰ hµng Æ∑ lÀt ÆÊ vua

ü Visa vµo Sri Lanka: truy cÀp trang web www.eta.gov.lk Æ” xin visa online, ph› USD30. L≠u trÛ: Î Dambulla c„ nhi“u nhµ nghÿ vµ kh∏ch sπn tËt.

Bπn c„ th” ch‰n khu resort Amaya Lake Dambulla, khu resort duy nh†t nªm ngay cπnh h Dambulla. ô Æ©y c„ tÊ ch¯c c∏c tour Æi tham quan c∏c Æi”m cho du kh∏ch.

Tham quan: ü ß“n thÍ trong hang ÆÈng Dambulla (cn g‰i lµ ß“n Vµng cÒa Dambulla)† ü Sri Mahabodhiya c„ c©y b Ɠ h¨n 2.200 n®m tuÊi, Æ≠Óc chi’t tı c©y b Ɠ Î Bodhgaya - n¨i ߯c PhÀt thµnh Æπo. ü ChÔa Isurumuniya Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng tı TK III TCN, vÌi nh˜ng b¯c phÔ Æi™u chπm khæc trong hang Æ∏. ü MÈt l≠u ˝ nh· khi th®m c∏c hang ÆÈng Dambulla lµ bπn n™n ghä th®m hang 5 Æ«u ti™n sau Æ„ mÌi Æ’n c∏c hang 4, 3, 2, 1. VÌi c∏ch tham quan theo th¯ t˘ ng≠Óc nµy bπn c„ th” nhÀn th†y r‚ ÆÈ t®ng d«n cÒa s˘ lÈng l…y trong c∏c hang ÆÈng, mµ Æÿnh cao lµ hang ÆÈng tuy÷t vÍi sË 2.

L≠u ˝ kh∏c: ü Vµo c∏c khu Æ“n thÍ, n™n Æem theo chi’c kh®n choµng l™n vai vµ tay.

Tuy÷t ÆËi kh´ng lµm Ân vµ kh´ng chÙp ∂nh khi ng≠Íi d©n Æang hµnh l‘. B· giµy däp Î ngoµi cˆa tr≠Ìc khi vµo chÔa, Æ“n thÍ ü Khi leo nÛi Sigiriya n™n chu»n b sΩn giµy th” theo v◊ bπn ph∂i leo g«n 2.500 bÀc thang.

Quµ l≠u ni÷m tı Sri Lanka: ü T≠Óng vµ c∏c Æ gÁ chπm khæc: bπn c„ th” t◊m th†y nhi“u ki”u d∏ng, chÒng loπi kh∏c nhau tπi x≠Îng gÁ Î Dambulla, Æ∆c bi÷t lµ nh˜ng chi’c m∆t nπ Æa mµu sæc nh≠ m„n quµ mang ÆÀm nät v®n h„a n¨i nµy. ü C∏c vÀt li÷u lµm bªng da thuÈc ü C∏c s∂n ph»m tı trµ Æen Æ∆c tr≠ng Î Æ©y nh≠ trµ Dilmah, trµ Macwood...

Dhatusena. V◊ sÓ bfi tr∂ thÔ vµ t†n c´ng, Kashyapa Æ∑ dÍi Æ´ tı Anuradhapura v“ Sigiriya vµ cho x©y cung Æi÷n tπi Æ©y, cÚng lµ ph∏o Ƶi v˜ng chæc.

Leo qua mÈt lËi Æi tπo bÎi 2 hfln Æ∏ to chÙm Æ“u vµo nhau, t´i l™n Æ’n nÛi S≠ Tˆ. ß„ lµ mÈt Æ´i m„ng s≠ tˆ khÊng l bªng Æ∏ n¨i l≠ng chıng nÛi Æ∏ - l˝ do Sigiriya cfln c„ t™n nh≠ vÀy. Ng≠Íi ta kh´ng t◊m th†y th©n vµ Æ«u cÒa s≠ tˆ.

Nh≠ng c„ th” l˝ gi∂i theo c∏ch kh∏c khi bπn lÔi lπi, nh◊n tı xa sœ th†y h◊nh t≠Óng con s≠ tˆ khÊng l Æang qu˙ phÙc, ÆÈi nÛi Æ∏ vµ cung Æi÷n hoµng gia tr™n m◊nh. ßi l™n bÀc thang tı ch©n s≠ tˆ bπn sœ Æ’n Æÿnh nÛi, n¨i c„ d†u t›ch cÒa cung Æi÷n ngµy x≠a, giÍ chÿ cfln Æ∏ x≠a hoang ph’.

Sigiriya cfln nÊi ti’ng vÌi nh˜ng b¯c h‰a vœ c∏c m¸ n˜ vÌi nh˜ng Æ≠Íng nät uy”n chuy”n cÔng nh˜ng bÈ ng˘c tr«n tr™n v∏ch Æ∏ mµ k˙ lπ lµ chÿ c„ nˆa ng≠Íi. Ng≠Íi ta cho bi’t, Æ∑ tıng c„ 500 b¯c tranh Æ≠Óc vœ tπi khu v˘c nµy, tuy

nhi™n, hi÷n chÿ cfln kho∂ng 22 b¯c.

TRÅI NGHIåM TH@ Vë ô SAFARI T´i Æ∑ dµnh kh∏ nhi“u thÍi gian Æ” kh∏m ph∏ c∏c khu di t›ch cÊ mµ d≠Íng nh≠ v…n ch≠a th·a m∑n h’t t›nh c∏ch th›ch kh∏m ph∏ cÒa t´i, nh≠ng v…n cfln mÈt n¨i Æang g‰i mÍi, †y lµ khu b∂o tÂn ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑ Safari. C∏ch thµnh phË Dambulla 20km, Minneriya lµ c´ng vi™n hoang d∑ thi™n nhi™n lÌn nh†t Sri Lanka vÌi tr™n 100 chÛ voi sinh sËng tπi Æ©y. ß«u ti™n bπn sœ b®ng qua mÈt khu rıng vÌi chi’c xe Jeep Æ∆c chÒng. Xe chπy 10 phÛt, 15 phÛt mµ v…n ch≠a th†y g◊ h’t, t´i h¨i m†t ki™n nh…n mÈt chÛt vµ rÂi xe b®ng qua mÈt con s´ng nh· Æ” qua bÍ b™n kia, mÈt h n≠Ìc xanh bi’c bæt Æ«u lÈ ra. C∂nh vÀt ÆÀp ngay vµo mæt t´i: mÈt kh´ng gian rıng rÀm nhi÷t ÆÌi hoang d∑.

T´i h›t thÎ kh´ng kh› m∏t mŒ,

trong lµnh cÒa nh˜ng t∏n rıng xanh nËi dµi bπt ngµn tr≠Ìc m∆t, tıng b«y voi Æang nËi Æu´i nhau ®n c·, m†y chÛ voi con ÆÒng Æÿnh theo mã, h«u nh≠ kh´ng m†y quan t©m vÌi nh˜ng g◊ Æang di‘n ra chung quanh, kh´ng c„ vŒ g◊ lµ bÀn t©m Æ’n ∏nh ÆÃn flash chÌp li™n tÙc cÒa c∏c du kh∏ch Æang say s≠a b†m m∏y. Hi’m hoi læm t´i mÌi c„ dfip tÀn mæt ch¯ng ki’n nh˜ng h◊nh ∂nh th˘c sËng ÆÈng vµ tr∂i qua c∂m gi∏c phi™u l≠u thÛ vfi Æ„ bÎi tr™n th’ giÌi kh´ng cfln nhi“u nh˜ng khu rıng mÎ t˘ nhi™n theo ki”u nµy n˜a.

Nh˜ng ngµy tπi Dambulla cÒa t´i tr´i qua thÀt nhanh.

MÁi ngµy lµ mÈt tr∂i nghi÷m mÌi mµ t´i thÀt s˘ ch◊m vµo n„. Nh˜ng c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc, nh˜ng khung c∂nh thi™n nhi™n tuy÷t Æãp, nh˜ng chÛ voi th©n thi÷n, nh˜ng Æ´i mæt s©u long lanh cÒa nh˜ng ng≠Íi con g∏i n¨i nµy Æ∑ hÛt hÂn bao l˜ kh∏ch.

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Relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty and pure air of Dambulla Lake is a great experience for any visitors visiting Sri Lanka. Here, caves, temples, and zoos, will make your journey more memorable.

I visit this Buddhist country on a Lake, the resort immerses itself summer day, and go straight to in picturesque scenery. In such a Dambulla from Colombo airport. beautiful place, when the sun is After 4 hours travelling by car, leaving its’ colorful light on the Dambulla gradually appears and lake’s surface, how pleasant it is to brings me some strange feelings slowly enjoy a cup of hot black Sri that I can’t express. It’s simple and Lanka tea. peaceful in Sri Lanka’s own style.

I sit by the lake and look at the I’m pleased with my decision of immense sky, turquoise surface, choosing Dambulla and surfing waves like as the main place to romantic, melodious stay. Why? Located I FEEL AS IF I and eternal music that COULD TAKE IN in the center of the can wipe out all of my THE BREATH ancient sites of Sri daily worries. Nearby, OF THE FOGGY Lanka, Dambulla an artist is playing the FOREST DRIFTING makes it easier for flute in a tree house.

OVER THE MISTY me to go to other The piping echoing SURFACE OF THE famous attractions. around the resort with LAKE IN THE In particular, the area the sweet melody of Sri MYSTERIOUS surrounding Dambulla Lanka makes this place MORNING DEW Lake is a favorite place more peaceful. for tourists.

After a good night in the fresh air, when the sun rises I RELAX BY THE LAKE have my breakfast on the table in the middle of a garden near Dambulla Dambulla Amaya Lake Resort Lake. I feel as if I could take in the greets me with pretty smiles and a breath of the foggy forest drifting traditional drum performance played over the misty surface of the lake in by local women tapping their hands. the mysterious morning dew.

Located in the center of Dambulla

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SACRED CAVE OF DAMBULLA In Sri Lanka, there are a multitude of caves carved about 10m into the rock by ancient monks to worship Buddha.

In these caves, there is always a statue of Nirvana Buddha and almost all of statues, regardless of size, were carved in a monolithic style. Situated at 200m higher than the surrounding delta, Dambulla Cave Temple is the oldest area of stone Buddha statues in Sri Lanka.

The temple is composed of five caves worshiping different Buddhas and Kings of Sri Lanka. The first one, called Dev Raja Viharaya, is the cave of the Divine King, founder of the cave. There are also the stone statues of other Buddhas and the Nirvana, which was sculpted vertically. The second cave is the largest one, with sophisticated architecture, designed with tempera paintings and sculptural works which remain incomplete.

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The fifth and also the smallest cave was created from natural stones and is surrounded by four walls displaying 11 statues of Buddha, including a lean and prominent statue which is higher than others. In Dambulla, I realize the statue of Buddha represents the beliefs of locals no matter where it is: on the road, on a tree trunk, on the middle of a market or even at a roundabout.

SIGIRIYA FORTRESS My next destination is Sigiriya Fortress - one of eight world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in this country. It’s believed that in 477, Prince Kashyapa, supported by his relative, had King Dhatusena killed and became the King himself. Fearing being avenged someday, King Kashyapa decided to make Sigiriya his kingdom and his fortress for safety.

Coming along the path between two big stones, I find the Lion mountain, the other name of Sigiriya, named as such

because of the shape of two huge Lion’s paws built on the rock. The Lion’s head and body are not found but it’s thought that when you go back and view it from a long distance, you can see a lion genuflecting with the rock mountain and royal palace on his head. Through the Lion’s paw stairway, you reach the summit where the Palace’s foundation used to be, but now only rock remains.

Sigiriya is also famous for the paintings of beautiful female figures drawn with lissome lines and naked breasts on rock faces; all of them have semi bodies. It’s said that there were 500 paintings here; however, just 22 are left now.

INTERESTING SAFARI EXPERIENCE I have spent a lot of time exploring ancient areas but have not seen enough of this place and the last destination is still waiting for me. This is the Safari wildlife reservation area. About 20km from

Further information: ü Itinerary: From Vietnam, you can book a ticket through Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines, with a transit in Bangkok or Singapore, then take the next flight to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It then takes about 4 hours to travel to Dambulla by car. ü Visa to Sri Lanka: please visit the website http://www.eta.gov.lk to ask for Visa online. Fee: USD30. ü Accommodation: There are many good guesthouses and hotels in Dambulla. You can choose Amaya Lake Dambulla, the only resort near the lake. Here, there are many tours for visitors as well.

Sightseeing: ü Dambulla cave temple (Golden temple of Dambulla) ü Sri Mahabodhiya with the 2,200 year-old Bodhi tree derived from the tree in Bodhgaya where the Buddha reached the peak of the Way ü Isurumuniya temple built in the 3rd century BC with carving works in caves. ü When you visit caves in Dambulla, you are advised to go in order from the 5th to the 1st so that you can see increasingly splendid of caves. The 2nd cave is the most splendid and amazing.

Notice: ü When visiting temples, you should bring a cart to cover your shoulders and hands. Keep silent and don’t take photos when the locals are celebrating their ceremony. Take off your shoes before coming in. ü Wear sneakers when climbing the 2500 steps of Sigiriya.

Souvenir: ü Statues and other wooden products: you can find different kinds of wooden products, especially eye-catching and colorful masks in carpenters’ shops. ü Leather goods ü Black tea such as Dilmah and Macwood.

Dambulla city, with more than 100 elephants, Minneriya is the largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka.

Firstly, I go through a forest by jeep. After 10 and then 15 minutes, I’m quite impatient, having seen nothing special.

As the jeep crosses a river, a blue lake appears with the breathtaking scenery of a wild tropical forest. Breathing the

cool and fresh air of the vast forest, I see groups of elephants eating grass. Some little elephants slowly following their mothers as if they didn’t care about anything around them, not even flash lights from cameras of photographers. This is a valuable journey bringing me a chance to witness the life of wild animals because there are not

many natural forests allowing tourists to go sightseeing like Minneriya.

Time goes fast. Every day in Dambulla has been exciting.

Architectural works, the breathtaking beauty of nature, lovely elephants and the deep and sparkling eyes of local girls all promise to attract more and more visitors.

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Bµi vµ ∂nh: Nguy™n Kh´i

HÄ TI£N

X¯ Æãp cuËi trÍi Nam

Vµo thÍi khai mΠƆt ph≠¨ng Nam, Î Hµ Ti™n c„ mÈt chuy÷n t◊nh Æãp vµ bi th≠¨ng h¨n c∂ chuy÷n cÒa ∂ Ch¯c chµng Ng≠u mµ Æ’n nay nh©n gian v…n cn ca tÙng. ß„ lµ chuy÷n t◊nh cÒa quan TÊng tr†n Hµ Ti™n Mπc Thi™n T›ch vµ n˜ s‹ PhÔ Cı. Chuy÷n t◊nh nµy lµ nät ch†m ph∏ cho b¯c tranh thi™n nhi™n “Hµ Ti™n thÀp c∂nh” th™m ph«n thi v.

VÌi 26km bÍ bi”n vµ 13,5 km Æ≠Íng bi™n giÌi tr™n bÈ ti’p gi∏p V≠¨ng quËc Campuchia, c∏ch Æ∂o PhÛ QuËc kho∂ng 45 km Æ≠Íng bi”n, Hµ Ti™n kho∏c l™n m◊nh nät quy’n rÚ cÒa mÈt thfi x∑ vÔng bi™n, m∂nh Ɔt cuËi trÍi Nam.

QU£ H¶•NG CûA “TAO ßÄN CHI£U ANH CÉC” Vµo nh˜ng chi“u hÃ, m∆t trÍi Æ· r˘c treo tr™n Æÿnh nÛi T´ Ch©u rÂi sau Æ„ r¨i d«n, r¨i d«n xuËng m∆t n≠Ìc ß´ng HÂ. M∆t h m™nh m´ng rÈng tÌi g«n 1.000 ha phºng l∆ng gi˜a bËn b“ s´ng nÛi. Gi„ bi”n mang h¨i m∏t v“ hai b™n bÍ hÂ, kh„i b’p nhµ ai Æ∑

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bæt Æ«u l∑ng Æ∑ng qu†n qu›t tr™n c∏c m∏i ng„i. Nh≠ng Î ngoµi kh¨i xa v…n cfln nh˜ng con thuy“n nh· m∂i mi’t tung chµi, käo l≠Ìi... MÈt vÔng Ɔt thÀt thanh b◊nh! ß’n Hµ Ti™n, c∂m nhÀn Æ«u ti™n cÒa du kh∏ch lµ thfi x∑ bi™n giÌi nµy h÷t nh≠ mÈt lµng qu™ x≠a pha trÈn nät uy nghi™m cÒa nh˜ng di t›ch lfich sˆ, nh˜ng l®ng t»m, chÔa chi“n cÊ k›nh.

Tı thÍi mÎ c‚i, Hµ Ti™n Æ≠Óc bi’t Æ’n lµ vÔng Ɔt cÒa nh˜ng “tao nh©n m∆c kh∏ch”. TÊng tr†n Hµ Ti™n Mπc Thi™n T›ch (1718-1780), con trai TÊng binh Mπc Cˆu - ng≠Íi c„ c´ng khai ph∏ Ɔt Hµ Ti™n, lµ mÈt thi nh©n vang danh ph≠¨ng Nam. Ch›nh Mπc Thi™n T›ch lµ ng≠Íi s∏ng lÀp “Tao

Ƶn Chi™u Anh C∏c”, n¨i tÀp hÓp nh˜ng anh tµi th¨ ca trong thi™n hπ. Th©n th’ cÒa ´ng nÊi ti’ng vÌi “Hµ Ti™n thÀp vfinh” - m≠Íi bµi th¨ ng©m vfinh mi™u t∂ m≠Íi c∂nh Æãp Hµ Ti™n vÌi nät tr«m buÂn, cÊ k›nh v…n cfln sËng m∑i vÌi thÍi gian.

CHUYåN TçNH ß—P L¶U DƒU CHùA X¶A NÛi B◊nh San lµ mÈt trong “Hµ Ti™n thÀp c∂nh”. ChÔa PhÔ Dung t‰a lπc ngay d≠Ìi ch©n nÛi lµ Æi”m hµnh h≠¨ng vµ du lfich h†p d…n kh´ng chÿ bÎi c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc cÊ, hµi hfla vÌi thi™n nhi™n mµ cfln bÎi c©u chuy÷n b› »n g©y nhi“u tranh c∑i v“ lai lfich ng´i chÔa. T≠¨ng truy“n, chÔa PhÔ Dung do quan TÊng tr†n Mπc Thi™n T›ch d˘ng vµo kho∂ng cuËi th’ k˚ 18 lµm n¨i chËn cho nµng th¯ c¨ PhÔ Cı (1720 - 1761) tu hµnh. Bµ t™n thÀt lµ Nguy‘n Thfi Xu©n, th¯ n˜ cÒa mÈt vfi quan nhµ L™ t™n Nguy‘n ß◊nh. Khi nhµ

Mπc l™n thay nhµ L™, ´ng cÔng hai con chπy vµo Hµ Ti™n. Con trai t™n Nguy‘n ß›nh, gi·i ki’m thuÀt, ra giÛp h‰ Mπc; con g∏i Nguy‘n Thfi Xu©n r†t xinh Æãp vµ gi·i th¨ v®n.

Sau nh˜ng l«n g∆p gÏ tπi tao Ƶn Chi™u Anh C∏c, c∂m v◊ sæc, y™u v◊ tµi th¨, Mπc C´ng Æ∑ phong n˜ s‹ lµm th¯ c¨ vµ r†t sÒng ∏i nµng, khi’n bµ ch›nh th†t Nguy‘n phu nh©n ghen t¯c, lÀp m≠u gi’t ch’t n˜ s‹. NhÍ may mæn, bµ Æ∑ tho∏t ch’t, nh≠ng cÚng tı Ɔy trÎ n™n ch∏n ch≠Íng s˘ th’, muËn xa l∏nh tr«n tÙc n™n xin Mπc C´ng cho Æi tu. Tr≠Ìc s˘ t◊nh äo le Æ„, Mπc C´ng Ƶnh chi“u ˝ nµng, cho x©y mÈt ng´i am t˘ Æ” th¯ c¨ lµm n¨i tu hµnh.

Ph›a tr≠Ìc am t˘, ´ng cho Ƶo ao vµ trÂng toµn hoa sen træng Æ” k˚ ni÷m mËi t◊nh Æãp. Khi th¯ c¨ m†t, Mπc C´ng cho x©y ng´i mÈ ki™n cË, Æãp Æœ Æ” t· lflng t≠Îng nhÌ ng≠Íi phÙ n˜ tµi sæc Æ∑ v◊ ´ng mµ chfiu oan khÊ. Chuy÷n t◊nh Æãp nµy Æ∑ thµnh nguÂn c∂m h¯ng cho bi’t bao thi nh©n, Æ∑ Æi vµo nhi“u thi ph»m, tuÂng t›ch.

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Khu l®ng mÈ cÒa dng h‰ Mπc, n¨i an nghÿ cÒa nh˜ng ng≠Íi h¨n 300 v“ tr≠Ìc Æ∑ c„ c´ng khai ph∏ x¯ Hµ Ti™n.

“HÄ TI£N NGü CÅNH” Do bfi thi™n nhi™n vµ con ng≠Íi bfi x©m hπi, “Hµ Ti™n thÀp c∂nh” Æ∑ m†t Æi n®m c∂nh Æãp: Kim D˘ lan Ƶo, Giang Thµnh dπ cÊ, ß´ng H †n nguy÷t, Nam PhË trıng ba, L≠ Kh™ ng≠ bπc. Ngµy nay, du kh∏ch chÿ c„ th” chi™m ng≠Ïng 5 c∂nh Æãp cfln lπi theo tr◊nh t˘ nh≠ sau: tı thfi x∑ Hµ Ti™n Æi kho∂ng 4km Æ’n Thπch ßÈng, sau Æ„ Æi 1km n˜a sœ Æ’n nÛi ß∏ D˘ng. RÍi kh·i cÊng nÛi ß∏ D˘ng, bπn rœ ph∂i Æi kho∂ng 8km n˜a theo con Æ≠Íng quanh co, ngang qua nh˜ng ruÈng lÛa xanh m∏t sœ g∆p Khu du lfich MÚi Nai. ß©y lµ b∑i tæm kh∏ Æãp, n¨i bπn c„ th” tæm bi”n, ngæm s„ng vÁ, Æ„n gi„ bi”n, th≠Îng th¯c c∏c m„n h∂i s∂n. Sau Æ„ men theo con Æ≠Íng tı MÚi Nai Æ’n MÚi ßÃn vµ h·i Æ≠Íng Æi Æ’n ChÔa Hang. Bπn n™n dµnh nhi“u thÍi gian cho Æfia danh nµy v◊ Î Æ©y phong c∂nh h˜u t◊nh. Kho∂ng c∏ch tı MÚi Nai Æ’n chÔa Hang kho∂ng 40km, Æ’n n¨i bπn sœ th†y nh˜ng vfinh nh·, c„ nhi“u nät kh∏ giËng nh≠ vfinh Hπ Long thu nh·. ß∑ Æ’n Hµ Ti™n, bπn kh´ng th” kh´ng ghä th®m tı Æ≠Íng

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cÒa dflng h‰ Mπc, khÎi Æ«u tı TÊng binh Mπc Cˆu. Nh˜ng bÀc thang Æ∏ Æ«y r™u phong sœ Æ≠a bπn vµo khu l®ng mÈ, n¨i an nghÿ cÒa nh˜ng ng≠Íi h¨n 300 n®m v“ tr≠Ìc Æ∑ c„ c´ng khai ph∏ x¯ Hµ Ti™n. Mπc Cˆu gi·i tµi dÙng binh, Mπc Thi™n T›ch gi·i c∂ cung ki’m vµ v®n th¨, gæn li“n vÌi s˘ ki÷n Tao Ƶn Chi™u Anh C∏c th≠Íng tÙ hÈi tπi B∂o Nguy÷t li™n tr◊ ngæm tr®ng vµ lµm th¨ vµo mÁi mÔa tr®ng trfln... Bπn cÚng Æıng b· qua t≠Óng danh nh©n Mπc Cˆu tπi c´ng vi™n MÚi Tµu thuÈc ph≠Íng T´ Ch©u.

T≠Óng cao 7m, Æ∆t tr™n b÷ cao 3m, Æ≠Óc xem lµ bi”u t≠Óng v®n ho∏ cÒa vÔng Ɔt nµy.

Gi˜a vÔng ÆÂng bªng s´ng Cˆu Long rÈng lÌn vµ trÔ phÛ bÁng nÊi l™n nh˜ng ng‰n nÛi, nh˜ng thπch ÆÈng, nh˜ng vfinh nh· ngoπn mÙc tr™n m∆t bi”n... cÔng nh˜ng giai thoπi bao phÒ quanh nh˜ng c∂nh Æãp n™n th¨, chÿ ri™ng c„ Î chËn nµy. ß©y ch›nh lµ l˝ do khi’n Hµ Ti™n Æ∑ thµnh Æi”m Æ’n xa x´i Æ∏ng Æ≠Óc kh∏m ph∏ vµ du ngoπn cÒa vÔng Ɔt ph≠¨ng Nam dµnh cho nh˜ng c∆p Æ´i h≠Îng tu«n tr®ng mÀt.

th§NG TIN TH£M: ü “Hµ Ti™n thÀp c∂nh” hay m≠Íi c∂nh Æãp Hµ Ti™n Æ∑ Æ≠Óc b†t tˆ h„a qua t∏c ph»m “Hµ Ti™n thÀp vnh” gÂm: Kim D˘ lan Ƶo (Æ∂o vµng chæn s„ng - nÛi Ph∏o ßµi), B◊nh San Æi÷p thÛy (nÛi mÈt mµu xanh - nÛi B◊nh San), Ti™u T˘ th«n chung (c∂nh chu´ng chÔa tch mch - chÔa Tam B∂o), Giang Thµnh dπ cÊ (trËng Æ™m Giang Thµnh - lÚy Giang Thµnh), Thπch ßÈng th´n v©n (ÆÈng Æ∏ nuËt m©y - nÛi Thπch ßÈng), Ch©u Nham lπc lÈ (c ÆÀu Ch©u Nham - nÛi ß∏ D˘ng), ß´ng H †n nguy÷t (tr®ng soi ß´ng H - Æ«m ß´ng HÂ), Nam PhË trıng ba (b∑i Nam s„ng l∆n, tÙc danh: B∑i Ìt), LÈc Tr‹ th´n c≠ (x„m MÚi Nai), L≠ Kh™ ng≠ bπc (Rπch V≠Ót). Trong Æ„, “B◊nh San Æi÷p thÛy” - nÛi B◊nh San lµ n¨i t‰a lπc ng´i chÔa cÊ PhÔ Dung nÊi ti’ng. ü Hµnh tr◊nh: Hµ Ti™n c∏ch TP.HCM kho∂ng 350km, m†t kho∂ng 7 giÍ ngÂi xe bu˝t. ß’n Hµ Ti™n c„ 3 c∏ch: xe m∏y, xe du lch ho∆c m∏y bay. ü Xe du lch: MÈt sË h∑ng xe ch†t l≠Óng cao xu†t ph∏t tı TP.HCM nh≠ xe Kumho Æ„n vµ tr∂ kh∏ch tπi trπm L™ HÂng Phong vµ b’n xe mi“n T©y (khÎi hµnh tπi b’n xe mi“n T©y lÛc 9h30 -11h -15h30 - 21h - 22h. KhÎi hµnh tπi b’n xe Hµ Ti™n lÛc 7h5011h - 20h20 -21h10 - 22h30); xe Ph≠¨ng Trang; xe Mai Linh... ü M∏y bay: Bπn c„ th” Æi m∏y bay v“ Rπch Gi∏, tı Æ©y bæt xe Æi Hµ Ti™n. Hi÷n chÿ c„ Vietnam Airlines khai th∏c ch∆ng bay nµy. ü Kh∏m ph∏ »m th˘c Hµ Ti™n ü Du kh∏ch c„ th” th≠Îng th¯c nh˜ng h∂i s∂n ngon cÒa n¨i nµy nh≠ Ëc gi∏c, ci bi™n mai, c∏ tr›ch, ghã, c∏ nh∏m... ß∆c bi÷t, m„n t´m t›ch tπi Hµ Ti™n Æ≠Óc Æ∏nh gi∏ lµ ngon, ng‰t, tht hi“n vµ ÆÀm Ƶ h≠¨ng bi”n. Kh´ng g◊ bªng khi ngÂi tr™n b∑i bi”n MÚi Nai lÈng gi„, th≠Îng th¯c m„n ghã t≠¨i luÈc cn Æang bËc kh„i, ch†m muËi ti™u chanh.

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ha tien From early times, Ha Tien has been well known for a romantic love story which is more sorrowful than the legend of Nguu Lang - Chuc Nu. This story is about Mac Thien Tich, the military governor of Ha Tien, and the poetess Phu Cu. It is considered a highlight of “Ha Tien thap canh� (ten scenes in Ha Tien), and gives this township much of its attraction.

Text and photos: Nguyen Khoi

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land. There are some houses immersed in smoke their kitchen, and locals on boats are drawing up their nets far away.

How peaceful this land is!

With a 13km border with Cambodia, 45km by sea from Phu Quoc and featuring 26km of coastline, Ha Tien is a beautiful township in the extreme southwest of Vietnam.

HOMETOWN Of CHIEU ANH CAC LITERARY COTERIE In the summer afternoon, the scorching sun slowly falls behind To Chau Mountain and glints its last rays on Dong Ho Lake. With a total area of 1000 ha, the lake looks like a giant mirror surrounded by mountains and sea. The sea breeze brings fresh air to the

Visiting Ha Tien, the first thought that comes to a traveler’s mind is that the township is an ancient village with the majesty of historical monuments, with palaces, antique temples and pagodas built long ago. Ha Tien is considered a place of poets and writers. Mac Thien Tich (17181780), the military governor of Ha Tien, is a son of general Mac Cuu who had reclaimed Ha Tien. Mac Tien Thich is also a renowned poet and the main founder of Chau Anh Cac literary coterie, where famous poets gathered together to share their excellent works. He is most famous for “Ha Tien thap vinh”, a poetry describing ten peaceful, ancient and everlasting scenes in Ha Tien.

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AND THE ANCIENT TEMPLE Binh San Mountain is one of ten scenes mentioned in “Ha Tien thap vinh”. Located on the foot of this mountain, Phu Dung Temple is a place attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. The temple draws travelers with not only its antique architecture but also its mysterious story. It is believed that Phu Dung Temple was built by Mac Thien Tich and became a place for his wife Phu Cu (1720-1761) to lead a religious life. She is Nguyen Thi xuan, the daughter of Nguyen Dinh, a mandarin under the Le dynasty. When the Mac dynasty took over the position of the Le dynasty, Nguyen Dinh and his two children ran to Ha Tien.

His son was a good swordsman and fought for the Mac dynasty.

His daughter, Nguyen Thi xuan was very beautiful and also a good writer.

Thach Dong - one of ten beautiful scenes in Ha Tien

After some meetings with Nguyen Thi Xuan at Chieu Anh Cac, Mac Thien Tich was impressed by her beauty and talent and decided to marry her. Nguyen Thi Xuan became his concubine. She was loved so much that Mac Thien Tich’s first wife got jealous. The first wife threatened her life, but luckily, she escaped from death. Afterward, however, she felt fed up with her imperial life and decided to live a religious one. Having no choice, Mac Thien Tich built a small temple for her. He dug a pond and planted white lotuses himself to commemorate their faithful love. When Nguyen Thi Xuan died, he built a stately and gentle tomb for her, the beautiful and talented woman who sacrificed a lot for him. This love story has inspired many poets to write numerous works.

“HA TIEN NGU CANH” (FIVE SCENES IN HA TIEN) Due to time’s toll, both natural and human inflicted, only five of the ten scenes of Ha Tien remain, including “Kim Du lan dao”, “Nam Pho trung ba”, “Giang Thanh da co”, “Dong Ho an nguyet” and “Lu Khe

ngu bac”. Visitors can travel to the famed scenes with the following itinerary. From Ha Tien, drive 4km to Thach Dong then go 1km to Da Dung Mountain. From Da Dung, turn left and follow zigzagging roads surrounded by green rice fields to Mui Nai tourism area.

This is a beautiful beach for you to sunbathe on, listen to the sound of waves and enjoy fresh seafood. From Mui Nai, you can travel to Mui Den and Hang temple. You should spend most of your time there enjoying the magnificent beauty of nature. It is about 40km from Mui Nai to Hang temple. Here, there are some small islets and bays like the “small Halong Bay”.

Do not forget to visit Mac’s ancestral temple. The mossy stone stairs lead to the tombs of Mac’s family members who lived 300 years ago and were the founders of Ha Tien township. Mac Cuu was skilled in the arts of war, whereas Mac Thien Tich was both an excellent swordsman and respected writer. You should also visit Mac Cuu’s statue at Mui Tau Park, To Chau Ward.

With a height of 7m and placed on a 3-meter pedestal, the statue is the cultural symbol of this land.

Indeed, this township not only attracts visitors by its natural beauty with an immense delta, magnificent mountains, caves and bays but also is renowned for romantic love stories. Ha Tien, in the extreme southwest of Vietnam, is one of the best choices for couples as well.

Further information: ü Ten scenes in Ha Tien include “Kim Du lan dao” (golden island against waves - Phao Dai Mountain), “Binh San diep thuy” (Binh San Mountain), “Tieu Tu than chung” (peaceful space in Tam Bao temple), “Giang Thanh da co” (drums in Giang Thanh rampart at night), “Thach Dong thon van” (Thach Dong mountain), “Chau Nham lac lo” (stocks in Chau Nham - Da Dung Mountain), “Dong Ho an nguyet” (moon in Dong Ho pond), “Nam Pho trung ba” (Nam beach or Ot beach), “Loc Tri thon cu” (Mui Nai hamlet), “Lu Khe ngu bac” (Rach Vuot). Among them, Binh San is where the ancient temple of Phu Dung is located. ü Itinerary: It is about 350km from HCMC to Ha Tien and takes 7 hours to travel by bus. You can also travel by motorbike or plane. ü Bus: You can take high quality Kumho bus departuring from Le Hong Phong station and Western bus station Saigon, Phuong Trang bus or Mai Linh bus. ü Plane: You can travel to Rach Gia with Vietnam Airlines’ flight then take a bus to Ha Tien ü Cuisine: Do not miss seafood such as melomelo, bream and crap. Mantis shrimp with scrumptious flavor of sea is one of must-try specialties here.

Nothing is better than enjoying stream crab with salt, pepper and lemon on Mui Nai beach.

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Æi”mÆ’n Bµi & ∂nh: Thu Giang N’u n„i v“ s˘ l∑ng mπn, vÌi t´i, ngoµi nh˜ng thµnh phË Î ≥ ra, thµnh phË c∂ng Porto cÒa B ߵo Nha thÀt s˘ c„ mÈt c∏i g◊ Æ„ r†t ri™ng, khi’n cho t´i ph∂i xao ÆÈng. BuÊi s∏ng Porto trÍi se se lπnh m∆c dÔ v…n cn Æang mÔa hÃ. T´i men theo nh˜ng con phË nh· vµ b≠Ìc chÀm trong næng mai, thong th∂ t∂n bÈ kh∏m ph∏ n¨i Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng thµnh phË l∑ng mπn Î Ch©u ¢u nµy. T™n thÍi xa x≠a cÒa thµnh phË lµ Portus Cale, rÂi thµnh Portucale vµ lµ nguÂn gËc cÒa t™n n≠Ìc B ߵo Nha (Portugal) hi÷n Æπi.

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LÑ L√M NH~NG B`C TRANH S` AZULEJO Tr™n Æ≠Íng vµo trung t©m, t´i nhanh ch„ng bfi hÛt hÂn bÎi ki’n trÛc Æ∆c sæc cÒa n¨i nµy.

VÌi lfich sˆ l©u dµi vµ b“ dµy v®n h„a, Porto c„ mÈt bÈ s≠u tÀp phong phÛ c∏c c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc mang phong c∏ch Baroque.

NÊi bÀt nh†t lµ ngh÷ thuÀt gπch tr∏ng men dÔng Æ” Ëp trang tr› tr™n c∏c b¯c t≠Íng Î b™n trong vµ b™n ngoµi c∏c c´ng tr◊nh tπo thµnh nh˜ng b¯c tranh qu˝ gi∏ theo nhi“u chÒ Æ“. C„ th” Æ„ chÿ lµ cuÈc sËng hµng ngµy cÒa nh˜ng ng≠Íi n´ng d©n Î mi“n qu™ hay mÈt cuÈc chi’n Ɔu l…m li÷t cÒa vfi t≠Ìng nµo Æ„.

B†t c¯ n¨i nµo trong thµnh phË t´i cÚng Æ“u bæt g∆p ngh÷ thuÀt nµy. ß´i khi chÿ lµ t†m b∂ng chÿ Æ≠Íng nh· nhæn hay t†m b∂ng hi÷u tr≠Ìc cˆa nhµ hµng, nh≠ng ÆËi vÌi t´i n„ th” hi÷n mÈt c∏i g◊ Æ„ r†t ri™ng cÒa Porto.

T´i Æi bÈ ch«m chÀm Æ’n nhµ thÍ Igreja de Santo Il Defonso r†t †n t≠Óng bÎi nh˜ng b¯c tranh s¯ azulejo ghäp tr™n m∆t t≠Íng ngoµi. NÊi ti’ng nh†t lµ nhµ ga trung t©m S∑o Bento x©y d˘ng n®m 1900 vËn lµ mÈt ph«n cÒa mÈt tu vi÷n.

S∂nh chÍ cÒa nhµ ga th˘c s˘ lµ mÈt phflng tr≠ng bµy nh˜ng t∏c ph»m azulejo qu˝ gi∏ theo nh˜ng chÒ Æ“ kh∏c nhau.

XU§I DíNG DOURO N’u Æ∑ Æ’n Porto, bπn n™n dµnh ›t nh†t mÈt ngµy Æ” Æi dπo quanh bÍ s´ng Douro. T´i lµm mÈt chuy’n du ngoπn d‰c bÍ s´ng Æ” ngæm nh◊n c©y c«u b†t hÒ Pont Dom Luis, mÈt tuy÷t ph»m cÒa ki’n trÛc s≠ lıng danh Gustave Eiffel. Kh´ng chÿ ƨn gi∂n nËi li“n hai bÍ, ch›nh nät Æãp vµ s˘ ÆÈc Æ∏o Æ∑ khi’n

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c©y c«u nµy nÊi ti’ng c∂ th’ giÌi. Nh◊n tı xa, c©y c«u uËn l≠Ón theo h◊nh vflng cung cao ch„t v„t c„ hµng tr®m bÀc c«u thang tı mäp s´ng l™n m∆t c«u, Æ©y cÚng lµ mÈt trong nh˜ng k˚ lÙc cÒa th’ giÌi thÍi cuËi th’ k˚ XIX v“ sË bÀc c«u thang. NgÂi hµng giÍ tr™n thuy“n mµ kh´ng h“ th†y ch∏n v◊ c∂nh vÀt xung quanh lu´n thay ÆÊi ngoπn mÙc. ß©u Æ„, nh˜ng ng´i nhµ m∏i Æ· uËn l≠Ón tr™n c∏c tri“n ÆÂi, thi tho∂ng tr™n s´ng lπi bæt g∆p nh˜ng chi’c thuy“n dÀp d“nh theo s„ng, rÂi mÈt phi™n chÓ bµy b∏n c∏c loπi hµng thÒ c´ng d‰c bÍ s´ng. ß” k’t thÛc chuy’n du ngoπn, t´i quy’t Æfinh Æi bÈ tr™n c«u Æ” tr∂i nghi÷m ÆÈ cao cÒa n„. Dπo bÈ qua c«u, l¨ lˆng Î ÆÈ cao 47m tr™n m∆t s´ng trong ∏nh næng chi“u tµ, lµn t„c bay bay

trong gi„, chËc chËc t´i ph∂i dıng lπi Æ” ngæm nh◊n nh˜ng con tµu xu´i ng≠Óc, ngæm nh˜ng Æoµn thuy“n chÎ r≠Óu nho dÀp d“nh, nh˜ng ng´i nhµ c¯ cao d«n l™n tr™n s≠Ín ÆÂi.

C∂nh t≠Óng qu∏ ÆÁi l∑ng mπn!

ßI XE L^A NG¡M PHˇ C‡ ß≠Íng phË ÆÂi dËc tπi Porto c¯ l™n rÂi lπi xuËng n™n Î Æ©y c„ mÈt loπi xe lˆa chuy™n Æ” dµnh ri™ng cho du kh∏ch muËn l™n dËc cao. T´i cÚng thˆ lµm mÈt chuy’n tr™n chi’c xe nµy Æ” thˆ xem th’ nµo. Chÿ m†t 1,8E lµ bπn Æ∑ c„ dfip ngÂi trong mÈt toa xe lˆa l©u ÆÍi, Æ≠a bπn Æ’n tÀn Æ«u Æ≠Íng cao. T´i Æ≠Óc nghe b∏c tµi n„i rªng nh˜ng ng≠Íi phÙ n˜ Æi giµy cao hay nh˜ng bµ nÈi trÓ x∏ch n∆ng

kh´ng th” l™n dËc n™n h‰ Æ∑ ngh‹ ra ph≠¨ng ti÷n Æi lπi nµy.

Khu phË cÊ lu´n t†p nÀp du kh∏ch, bÎi nh˜ng qu∏n x∏ l©u ÆÍi, nh˜ng cÒa hµng thÍi trang thi’t k’ Æãp mæt, cn bÎi nh˜ng qu∏n cµ ph™ nÊi ti’ng vÌi m„n chocolate n„ng Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Porto.

ßi“u khi’n t´i †n t≠Óng Î khu phË cÊ nµy lµ b™n trong vŒ cÊ k›nh cÒa nh˜ng tfla nhµ †y lπi lµ mÈt th’ giÌi hi÷n Æπi.

C∏c nh∑n hi÷u thÍi trang nÊi ti’ng nªm ngay trong c∏c tfla nhµ cÊ, c∏c cˆa hµng th¯c ®n nhanh cÚng nªm trong khu th≠¨ng mπi cÊ. Nh◊n cÊ mµ lπi t©n, nh◊n t©n mµ lπi cÊ. Khu phË cÊ lu´n t†p nÀp du kh∏ch, bÎi nh˜ng qu∏n x∏ l©u ÆÍi, nh˜ng cÒa hµng thÍi trang thi’t k’ Æãp mæt, cfln bÎi nh˜ng qu∏n cµ ph™ nÊi ti’ng vÌi m„n chocolate n„ng Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Porto. T´i ghä vµo mÈt trong nh˜ng qu∏n cµ ph™ l©u ÆÍi nh†t vµ cÚng lµ qu∏n cµ ph™ Æ«u ti™n cÒa Porto - Mejestic cafe.

B™n trongqu∏n m‰i th¯ v…n cfln gi˜ y nguy™n tı nh˜ng ngµy Æ«u ti™n c∏c Æ©y g«n 200 n®m. Nh˜ng anh phÙc vÙ bµn lu´n t≠¨i c≠Íi vÌi kh∏ch, h‰ sΩn sµng Æ” khay xuËng Æ” chÙp cho kh∏ch nh˜ng t†m ∂nh tπi qu∏n nµy.

Khi thµnh phË l™n ÆÃn, di÷n mπo hai b™n bÍ s´ng chÓt kh∏c hºn. C∏c c∆p nam thanh n˜ tÛ tay trong tay dπo b≠Ìc, ∏nh mæt nh◊n nhau t◊nh t¯. C∏c nh„m bπn rÒ nhau la cµ ngÂi qu∏n ven s´ng vµ ©m nhπc dfiu dµng vang l™n. Énh ÆÃn tı nh˜ng d∑y nhµ nhi“u mµu x©y c†t ngay tr™n v∏ch Æ∏ sıng s˜ng hæt xuËng s´ng Duoro.

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ß™m Î Porto mÌi thÀt s˘ Æãp vµ l∑ng mπn. Nh˜ng ∏nh ÆÃn vµng tı c∏c c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc cÊ s∏ng r˘c trong b«u trÍi Æ™m, nh˜ng b∂n t◊nh ca nhã nhµng ph∏t ra tı ng≠Íi ngh÷ s‹ vÌi chi’c accodeon b™n Æ≠Íng...

VANG PORTO CHO H¶•NG N¤NG TçNH Y£U Ch›nh do thÍi ti’t næng nh≠ thi™u vµo mÔa hà vµ lπnh t™ t∏i vµo mÔa Æ´ng n¨i Æ©y Æ∑ cho ra ÆÍi loπi r≠Óu vang c„ ch†t l≠Óng tuy÷t h∂o, nÊi ti’ng tr™n toµn th’ giÌi, xu†t x¯ tı nh˜ng v≠Ín nho tπi thung lÚng Douro. Loπi r≠Óu Vinho Verde - c„ ngh‹a lµ vang xanh - lµm tı loπi nho xanh ch≠a ch›n, c„ nhi“u b‰t nhã vµ c„ vfi h¨i ch∏t.

T´i ghä vµo h«m r≠Óu vang Calem Æ” t◊m hi”u th™m v“ quy tr◊nh lµm r≠Óu, vµ Æ” thˆ c∏i c∂m gi∏c “say nÂng” lµ th’ nµo. Sau mÈt tour tham quan h«m r≠Óu, t´i Æ∑ c„ dfip n’m thˆ vang Porto. Qu∂ lµ kh´ng sai lÍi ÆÂn, tı h≠¨ng cho Æ’n vfi Æ“u quy’n rÚ. T´i nh†p tıng ngÙm nh·, vfi vang c¯

lan t·a tı tı trong mi÷ng. ß™m Î Porto mÌi thÀt s˘ Æãp vµ l∑ng mπn. Nh˜ng ∏nh ÆÃn vµng tı c∏c c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc cÊ s∏ng r˘c trong b«u trÍi Æ™m. Nh˜ng con Æ≠Íng dËc d…n Æ’n nhµ thÍ, qu∂ng tr≠Íng Î trung t©m thµnh phË ch◊m trong nh˜ng m∂ng s∏ng tËi. Nh˜ng cˆa hµng, qu∏n ®n lung linh trong ∏nh n’n, nh˜ng b∂n t◊nh ca nhã nhµng ph∏t ra tı ng≠Íi ngh÷ s‹ vÌi chi’c accodeon b™n Æ≠Íng, nh˜ng Æ´i t◊nh nh©n tay trong tay Æi dπo.

T´i th›ch ngÂi nh†m nh∏p mÈt ly r≠Óu vang Porto, læng nghe nh˜ng b∂n t◊nh ca Faro nÊi ti’ng. Faro lµ nh˜ng bµi ca Æ«y c∂m xÛc, gi∂n dfi ch¯a Æ˘ng linh hÂn B ߵo Nha. Ca s‹ h∏t Fado th≠Íng ÆÈc di‘n vÌi ti’ng Ƶn guitar Æ÷m theo, vıa nÂng nµn vıa da di’t.

th§NG TIN TH£M: ü Hµnh tr◊nh: Tı TP.HCM bay qua Porto vä kh¯ hÂi kho∂ng 1.300$ (qu∏ c∂nh tπi Brussels ho∆c Paris). ü Tπi Porto, bπn c„ th” sˆ dÙng c∏c ph≠¨ng ti÷n c´ng cÈng r†t d‘ dµng. Bπn c„ th” mua vä xe bu˝t vµng Æ” tham quan c∏c Æa Æi”m nÊi ti’ng Î Porto chÿ m†t 15 phÛt, vä c„ gi∏ tr trong 2 ngµy. Tr™n xe c„ sΩn wifi vµ audio gi∂i th›ch tıng Æi”m tham quan. ü ß l≠u ni÷m: ChÛ gµ trËng Barcelos xu†t hi÷n tr™n c∏c m„n quµ l≠u ni÷m lµ mÈt h◊nh ∂nh Æ∆c tr≠ng cÒa Porto. ü Bπn n™n mang giµy th†p n’u Æi bÈ nhi“u, v◊ Æ≠Íng phË Î Porto c„ nhi“u dËc. ü ߨn v ti“n t÷ Î B ߵo Nha lµ ÆÂng Euro. Gi∏ c∂ sinh hoπt tπi Porto kh∏ rŒ so vÌi c∏c n≠Ìc kh∏c Î Ch©u ¢u. ¬m th˘c: ü B ߵo Nha nÊi danh vÌi sÛp vµ c∏c m„n h«m. Bπn n™n thˆ m„n caldo verde - m„n xÛp rau xanh n†u bªng th¯ bæp c∂i m“m cæt thµnh tıng l∏t m·ng, khoai t©y, hµnh vµ t·i, d«u ´liu n†u cÔng vÌi nhau tπo n™n mÈt mÔi v r†t ri™ng. Vµ Æıng qu™n m„n c∏ tuy’t bacalao, lµ m„n quËc hÂn quËc tÛy cÒa B ߵo Nha. Ng≠Íi ta b∂o c„ Æ’n h¨n 200 c∏ch Æ” ch’ bi’n m„n c∏ nµy nh≠ng phÊ bi’n nh†t lµ b· c∏ vµo l Æ” gi˜ Æ≠Óc v t≠¨i ngon cÒa c∏. ü Nhµ hµng r≠Óu: Calem, Ramos Pinto, Offley, Taylors (nªm tr™n Æÿnh ÆÂi, tı Æ©y c„ th” ngæm toµn c∂nh thµnh phË). ü Nhµ hµng ngon: Patua, Rua da Conceicao, Portucale, Rua da Alegria, Pombeiro, Rua Capitao Pombeiro... Bπn nhÌ ghä qua qu∏n cafe Majestic nÊi ti’ng trong khu phË cÊ.

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and rich culture, Porto is like walking through a Baroque museum. The most prominent works of art are the enameled bricks used to decorate the interior and exterior walls of buildings. These enameled bricks together create priceless pictures in different themes such as the daily life of farmers on the outskirts of the city, or depictions of a historic battle. These special paintings are found everywhere in Porto, even on small fingerboards or restaurants’ billboards, bringing a unique beauty to the city.

In Igreja de Santo Il Defonso church, I am mesmerized with the azulejo (ceramic paintings) on its exterior walls.

The most famous site is S∑o Bento railway station, built in the 1990s on the site of an old monastery. The lounge of the station is actually a great gallery displaying precious azulejos on various themes.

Along Douro river

From my own perspective, perhaps after some of the renowned cities of Italy, Porto, a port city in Portugal, is one of the most romantic places on earth, bringing me a very special feeling of love.

On a summer morning, it is still quite cold outside. I slowly walk along small streets under the slight sunlight to explore one of the most romantic cities in Europe. In fact, the city’s old name, Portus Cale, is where the name Portugal is derived from.

Visiting Porto, you should spend at least one day walking along Douro River.

Dom Luis Bridge, a masterpiece of legendary architect Gustave Eiffel, is the highlight of my excursion. The bridge is renowned for its unique beauty. Seen from afar, it is a huge arc with hundreds of stairs from the edge of the river to the bridge’s deck. Dom Luis used to hold the world record for the largest span in the 19th century. Spending hours on a boat, I passionately enjoy the beautiful and spectacular scenes along the river. Red roofed houses on hillsides, small boats bobbing on the waves, a handicrafts fair and other fascinating highlights make the painting of this river more impressive.

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and down the river, or look over to see rows of houses terraced on the hillside. How romantic these scenes are!

GO SIGHTSEEING AROUND THE OLD QUARTER BY TRAIN

At the end of the day, I decide to walk across the bridge to experience its height. Hovering at an altitude of 47m above the river and letting the wind run through my hair under the last rays of the sun, I sometimes stop to watch bobbing boats or a group of ships carrying wine up

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If you want to travel on the hilly streets of Porto, then the train will be your best option. You can reach the highest point of the street on an old train for only €1,8. The driver told me that this kind of train was the idea of high-heeled women loaded with bags from the market, who would otherwise be condemned to walk the hills.

What impresses me most in the old quarter is the modern world inside antique buildings.

Famous fashion brands showcase their products right behind unexpected antique doors, fast food is offered along old streets that you’d expect

to be lined with street vendors and family-owned restaurants.

The old quarter is always crowded with travelers attracted by old restaurants, beautifully designed fashion shops and cafäs renowned for special Porto hot chocolate. I visit Majestic cafä, said to be the oldest cafä in Porto. Its interior retains the original appearance it had in its first days, 200 years ago.

Waiters serve customers with their friendliest smiles, willing to stop for a moment to take photos for you.

As night comes, the two riverbanks appear in a new light as streetlamps and restaurants brighten in the dark. Couples walk together along the river; groups of teenagers happily chat, enjoying the music. Lights from colorful buildings overlooking the cliffs of the Duoro River turn the water into an impressionist painting, giving it a magic it never had in the daytime.

If you want to travel on the hilly streets of Porto, then train will be your best option.

Port Wine - the sweet flavor of love The extremely hot summer and cold winter make grapes grown in Douro valley’s vineyards unique. This kind of grape is also the main ingredient to produce port wine, which is world-famous for its excellent quality. Vinho Verde or “green wine” is made from green grapes, producing a lightly fizzy, slightly acidic flavor. I visit Calem wine cellar to discover the process of wine production and don’t mind getting a little tipsy at a tasting. After going around the cellar, I decide to drink a glass of Port. I take small sips to enjoy its pervasive taste and flavor.

Night in Porto is beautiful and romantic, with yellow lights from old buildings, steep roads leading to the church, and the city square engulfed in bright and dark. Food lovers enjoy the cuisine at restaurants adorned with sparkling candles, and couples walk along the streets and listen to accordion players. I love sipping a glass of port wine and enjoying Faro’s love songs. These songs, accompanied by guitar, are simple but passionate and seem to bare the Portuguese soul.

Further information ü Itinerary: a round flight from HCMC to Porto (transit in Brussels or Paris) costs about $1,300 ü It is quite easy to travel by public transportation in the city. You can visit famous destinations by yellow bus for only €15/ 2 days. Buses feature wifi connection and an audio narration of each attraction. ü Souvenir: there are many souvenirs bearing images of Barcelos, the symbol of Porto. ü You should bring suitable shoes to walk along the steep roads in Porto. ü Currency: EUR. Prices in Porto are lower than in most of EU countries. ü Cuisine: Portugal is famous for soup and stews. Caldo verde, made from potatoes, onions, garlic, collard greens and olive oil, must be at the top of your list. Bacalao is considered a Portuguese national specialty. It is said that there are more than 200 recipes for this fish stew. However, the most popular one involves baking the fish to keep its fresh flavor. ü Wine restaurants: Calem, Ramos Pinto, Offley and Taylors ü Recommended restaurants: Rua da Conceicao, Portucale, Rua da Alegria, Pombeiro and Rua Capitao Pombeiro. You should visit Majestic cafä, a famous cafä in the old quarter Porto is a blend of natural beauty, unique art, romantic atmosphere and the hospitality of locals.

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Æi”mÆ’n Bµi vµ ∂nh: Thanh Trµ

L¿NG NGHE GIAI ßIåU HÑNH PH@C ô SALZBURG ß’n thµnh phË nh· bä Salzburg nªm v“ ph›a T©y n≠Ìc ∏o, t´i Æ∑ bÀt thËt “phim thÀt giËng nh≠ ÆÍi!”, thay v◊ nhÀn xät ng≠Óc lπi tr≠Ìc mÈt khung c∂nh l∑ng mπn. Toµn bÈ c∂nh phim ca nhπc kinh Æi”n “The sound of music” kh´ng h“ th™m thæt chÛt k¸ x∂o mµu mÃ.

Salzburg th’ nµo th◊ l™n phim nh≠ vÀy khi’n hµng tri÷u du kh∏ch ÆÊ v“ Æ©y mÁi n®m Æ” Æ≠Óc sËng trong kh´ng gian phim vµ ÆÍi lµ mÈt.

“The sound of music” (Giai Æi÷u hπnh phÛc) lµ phim ca nhπc Æ≠Óc quay Î Salzburg tı 1965, hay m∑i cÔng thÍi gian bÎi c∂m xÛc lay ÆÈng lflng ng≠Íi Æ’n ÆÈ th’ h÷ nµo xem cÚng th›ch. Du lfich Æ’n Salzburg, chÛng t´i Æ≠Óc mÍi th≠Îng th¯c phim ngay tr™n xe. Trong khi vıa ngÂi xe vıa xem phim vµ h∏o h¯c kh∏m ph∏ “c∂nh nµy ch›nh lµ n¨i Æ©y”..., th◊ b∏c h≠Ìng d…n Maroine Dib t· ra t©m Ææc: “85% du kh∏ch Æ’n Salzburg chÿ v◊ “The sound of music”. Salzburg c„ Mozart vµ c„ The sound of music. Nh˜ng khung c∂nh Æang hi÷n ra tr≠Ìc mæt qu˝ vfi ch›nh lµ phim tr≠Íng th˘c t’ cÒa bÈ phim nµy”.

MÁi ch∆ng dıng Î Æ©y, t´i lπi nh≠ th†y Maria, c´ h‰c trfl trÎ thµnh n˜ tu nh≠ng rÂi thµnh gia s≠ cho 7 Ưa con cÒa thuy“n

tr≠Îng h∂i qu©n g„a vÓ Georg Ludwig von Trapp, Æang b≠Ìc ra kh·i tu vi÷n vµ c†t gi‰ng h∏t th∏nh th„t nh≠ chim h„t tr™n ÆÂng c·, Æang chÃo thuy“n tr™n dflng s´ng l†p l∏nh næng hay bËi rËi trao nÙ h´n Æ«u ti™n trong khu v≠Ín Æ™m hoa c· Æ…m s≠¨ng vµ bµng bπc ∏nh tr®ng. Salzburg mÈt thµnh phË nh· bä nh≠ng c„ t†t c∂ nh˜ng g◊ ta mong ÆÓi cÚng nh≠ t≠Îng t≠Óng: nh˜ng c´ng tr◊nh lfich sˆ cÒa nhi“u thÍi Æπi vµ Æa dπng vÌi c∏c ki’n trÛc thÍi Trung cÊ, thÍi L∑ng mπn cho tÌi giai Æoπn PhÙc H≠ng ho∆c Baroque vµ h«u h’t v…n cfln nguy™n vãn.

Dib kh´ng gi†u nÊi ni“m t˘ hµo Æ≠Óc sËng Î Salzburg: “Kh´ng mÈt giai Æoπn lfich sˆ nµo mµ Salzburg kh´ng Æ” lπi nh˜ng c´ng tr◊nh ki’n trÛc Æ∏ng gi∏”.

Thµnh phË nµy t˘a c©u chuy÷n k” bªng ©m nhπc, vµ sËng trong nh˜ng giai Æi÷u hπnh phÛc nµy t˘a h chºng c„ b†t hπnh khÊ Æau quanh Æ©y.

B®ng qua Cung Æi÷n Hellbrunn Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng tı th’ k˚ 17 (1613-

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1619), chÛng t´i Æi c∏p tr≠Ót l™n nÛi, Æ©y cÚng lµ Æ≠Íng sæt leo nÛi c„ d©y käo l©u ÆÍi nh†t th’ giÌi. Vµ nªm tr™n ÆÂi Festungsberg ch›nh lµ ph∏o Ƶi Hohensalzburg - ph∏o Ƶi lfich sˆ lÌn nh†t Trung ¢u.

Hµng tri÷u ng≠Íi Æ∑ cÔng ch‰n vfi tr› nµy Æ” ng©y ng†t ngæm toµn c∂nh “s©n kh†u” Salzburg tı tr™n cao: mÈt ph«n d∑y nÛi Alps bao quanh, nh˜ng tu vi÷n, th∂m c·, khu c´ng vi™n, dflng s´ng, nhµ

thÍ... mÎ ra nh≠ cuËn phim quay 3D g„c ÆÈ panorama sæc nät nh†t.

Khi chÛng t´i Æang m∂i m™ chÙp ∂nh, bÁng mÈt giai Æi÷u lπ k˙ c†t l™n gi˜a Æÿnh cao vÍi vÓi nµy. T†t c∂ dıng lπi, cÔng nhæm mæt Æ” m‰i gi∏c quan dÂn c∂ vµo Æ´i tai: 35 chi’c chu´ng nhµ thÍ cÔng c†t ti’ng th∏nh th„t theo tıng cung bÀc kh∏c nhau lan ra gi˜a kh´ng trung, rÂi d∂i ©m thanh cuËi

ng©n l™n vµ tÙ lπi khi’n t´i c„ c∂m gi∏c m◊nh Æang Ưng gi˜a mÈt qu∂ chu´ng khÊng lÂ. Qu∂ chu´ng †y bao chÙp l†y t´i trong chÌp s∏ng k˙ ∂o vµ trong th¯ ©m thanh vang ÆÈng vıa du d≠¨ng Æπi ngµn vıa trong trŒo tinh t’ mµ kh´ng mÈt nhπc tr≠Îng nµo, kh´ng mÈt kh∏n phflng nµo c„ th” mang lπi c∂m gi∏c nh≠ vÀy. Salzburg lÛc nµy ÆÛng lµ mÈt s©n kh†u ngoµi trÍi v‹ Æπi nh†t mµ t´i tıng bi’t.

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NØM TR£N ߤI FESTUNGSBERG LÄ PHÉO ßÄI HOHENSALZBURG, N•I HÄNG TRIåU NG¶òI ßÇ CùNG CHñN Vë TRê NÄY ßÕ NG¢Y NGƒT NG¿M TOÄN CÅNH “S¢N KHƒU” SALZBURG T\ TR£N CAO. Tı ph∏o Ƶi Hohensalzburg c„ th” th†y tu vi÷n Nonnberg - gi∏o Æ≠Íng cÊ nh†t th’ giÌi dµnh cho c∏c n˜ tu, cÚng lµ bËi c∂nh quay “The sound of music”. T´i c¯ gæng c®ng mæt nh◊n xem Æ©u lµ n¨i Mã b“ tr™n vµ c∏c s¨ giÛp gia Æ◊nh Maria trËn trong tu vi÷n khi bfi ߯c quËc x∑ v©y lÔng. Ch≠a bao giÍ t´i Æ≠Óc Æ’n mÈt n¨i xa lπ nh≠ng c∂m gi∏c lπi hπnh phÛc b†t ngÍ Æ’n th’.

MOZART V√N ô QUANH ߢY Joseph Haydn, nhµ soπn nhπc ng≠Íi Éo, Æ∑ vi’t: “HÀu th’ sœ kh´ng nh◊n th†y mÈt tµi n®ng nh≠ vÀy mÈt l«n n˜a trong 100

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n®m”. ƒy lµ ´ng n„i v“ nhπc s‹ thi™n tµi Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Trong cuÈc ÆÍi ngæn ngÒi chÿ 35 n®m, ph«n lÌn thÍi gian Mozart sËng ch›nh tπi Salzburg - thµnh phË qu™ h≠¨ng ´ng.

Ng´i nhµ n¨i Leopold Mozart, nhπc s‹ violin Æ›ch th©n gi∏o dÙc con trai thi™n tµi Wolfgang giÍ Æ©y cÚng Æ„n l≠Óng kh∏ch tham quan t≠¨ng t˘ l≠Óng kh∏ch du lfich Æ’n thµnh phË nµy. B†t ch†p cuÈc ÆÍi ngæn ngÒi nh≠ng nhi“u th®ng tr«m cÒa Mozart, hÀu th’ h¨n hai tr®m n®m sau v…n kinh ngπc ngæm nh◊n t«m ∂nh h≠Îng, danh ti’ng cÚng nh≠ kh∂ n®ng khai th∏c t™n tuÊi Mozart Æ” ki’m ti“n Î Salzburg!

ß∑ Æ’n Salzburg, c„ th” bπn kh´ng quan t©m læm Æ’n ©m nhπc cÊ Æi”n cÚng bi’t m∆t Mozart. Chºng c¯ ph∂i vµo B∂o tµng Mozart, mµ dπo b≠Ìc tr™n phË Æ©u Æ©u cÚng th†y Mozart.

Nµo Mozart bªng b◊a c¯ng Ưng sıng s˜ng ngoµi nhµ hµng ch◊a tay mÍi kh∏ch mua hµng vµ dÔng b˜a, nµo Mozart s´c´la, Mozart r≠Óu s´c´la... T´i n’m thˆ Mozartkugel, m„n kão s´c´la Æ∆c bi÷t c„ nh©n lµ b∏nh hπnh nh©n, r†t th¨m ngon. Gi∂ sˆ bπn kh´ng bi’t Mozart lµ ai, nh≠ng suËt hµnh tr◊nh du lfich Salzburg, tai bπn Æ«y æp giai Æi÷u cÒa Mozart, h≠Ìng d…n vi™n lu´n mi÷ng nhæc t™n Mozart, nhµ hµng vµ kh∏ch sπn sˆ dÙng h◊nh ∂nh Mozart mÍi chµo, Æ l≠u ni÷m gæn t™n Mozart bµy b∏n khæp n¨i..., th◊ r†t c„ th” bπn sœ thËt l™n: Mozart lµ mÈt th≠¨ng hi÷u h∏i ra ti“n!

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h≠ng thµnh phË qu™ h≠¨ng cÒa Mozart cfln c„ mÈt n¨i r†t Æ∏ng Æ” tham quan.

NgÂi xe m†t kho∂ng 45 phÛt theo cung Æ≠Íng tuy÷t Æãp tı Salzburg, chÛng t´i Æ∑ Æ∆t ch©n Æ’n m· muËi Berchtesgaden h¨n 500 tuÊi. NÊi tr™n m∆t Ɔt lµ ng´i nhµ nh· r†t gi∂n dfi vµ kh´ng Æ∏ng chÛ ˝. Chÿ Æ’n khi ng≠Íi ta y™u c«u t´i m∆c th™m trang phÙc mµu x∏m Æ” gi˜ †m, th¯ phÙc trang cÒa thÓ m· muËi ngµy x≠a, t´i mÌi bæt Æ«u th†y hÂi hÈp. Xe lˆa chπy theo mÈt trÙc ray hÛt s©u xuËng lflng Ɔt, du kh∏ch bÁng chËc ngÂi x›ch lπi g«n nhau h¨n n˜a trong ti’ng c‰ x∏t cÒa b∏nh xe vµo Æ≠Íng ray vµ h¨i »m lπnh to∂ ra kh´ng gian tËi s…m. ß≠Íng h«m hãp d«n, cµng xuËng s©u cµng lπnh vµ »m ≠Ìt.

TH§NG TIN TH£M: ü Hµnh tr◊nh: Tı Vi÷t Nam, bπn c„ th” Æ’n Salzburg qua c∏c ch∆ng bay nËi cÒa Vietnam Airlines: TP.HCM - Frankfurt - Vienna -Salzburg- Berchtesgaden - MunichTP.HCM. Bay nËi chuy’n tı Frankfurt Æi Vienne, tı Vienne Æ’n Salzburg lµ 315km, Æi xe h’t 3 ti’ng. Do vÀy, bπn c„ th” k’t hÓp tham quan Vienne 1 ngµy tr≠Ìc khi Æ’n Salzburg. ü Nhµ hµng: Steirische Weinstuben. ü Kh∏ch sπn: Austria Trend Salzburg 4 sao ü Tı Salzburg Æi m· muËi Berchtesgaden kho∂ng 24 km, Æi xe h’t 45 phÛt vµ tr™n trÙc Æ≠Íng sang Munich.

L≠u ˝: ü Kh´ng sˆ dÙng vµ ti™u thÙ hµng gi∂, hµng nh∏i c∏c th≠¨ng hi÷u lÌn nh≠ Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Adidas.

N’u b ph∏t hi÷n bπn sœ b phπt ti“n l™n Æ’n 2.000 EUR ho∆c nhi“u h¨n. ü Mang theo nh˜ng loπi thuËc

Khi t´i bæt Æ«u thæc mæc bao giÍ Æ≠Óc trÎ ra vÌi ∏nh næng tr™n kia th◊ Æi”m dıng sË 1 hi÷n ra - mÈt kh∏n phflng c„ s¯c ch¯a hµng tr®m ng≠Íi, bËn b“ t≠Íng Æ∏ ræn chæc. Î Æ©y c„ c∂ phflng c«u nguy÷n dµnh cho thÓ m· ph∂i lµm vi÷c theo chu k˙ ›t nh†t mÈt th∏ng d≠Ìi lflng Ɔt. MÈt th’ giÌi d≠Ìi lflng Ɔt kh∏ b“ th’, phflng nµo cÚng ng®n c∏ch bªng cˆa gÁ lÌn, mÁi phflng lµ mÈt c©u chuy÷n thÛ vfi v“ muËi th´ng qua lËi k” tr˘c quan sinh ÆÈng bªng h÷ thËng tia laser quät thºng l™n t≠Íng Æ∏ m´ t∂ qu∏ tr◊nh khai th∏c muËi hµng tr®m n®m tr≠Ìc.

C®n phflng sË 4 lµ mÈt rπp phim ngay d≠Ìi lflng Ɔt. ChÛng t´i ngÂi quanh khËi hÈp thu˚ tinh 3D m´ ph·ng c†u trÛc tinh th” muËi Æ” cÔng xem mÈt bÈ phim v“ qu∏ tr◊nh ph©n t∏ch, l‰c muËi tı nh˜ng t∂ng ch†t ræn trong lflng Ɔt. Phflng tr≠ng bµy “Æ∏ qu˝” ch›nh lµ c∏ch ng≠Íi d˘ng b∂o tµng muËi nµy muËn cho kh∏ch tham quan th†y tÀn mæt muËi cÚng ch›nh lµ mÈt loπi Æ∏

th≠Íng dÔng cho ch›nh m◊nh v◊ thuËc kh∏ Ææt vµ kh„ mua ü N™n ÆÊi ti“n Euro tπi Vi÷t Nam, v◊ ÆÊi ti“n tπi ch©u ¢u c„ th” b thu ph› cao. N™n ÆÊi sΩn mÈt ›t ti“n xu Æ” sˆ dÙng, nh†t lµ khi Æi v÷ sinh ho∆c mua n≠Ìc. ü G‰i Æi÷n thoπi Î Ch©u ¢u r†t Ææt. N’u sˆ dÙng smart phone hay tablet, c„ th” mua sim nÈi Æa Æ” online (th´ng th≠Íng c∏c kh∏ch sπn Æ“u t›nh ph› sˆ dÙng wifi). Gi∏ sim: tπi c∏c s©n bay lµ 35 EUR, trong phË kho∂ng 20 EUR. ü Sˆ dÙng xe thu™ qu∏ 10 ti’ng/ ngµy sœ kh´ng Æ≠Óc b∂o hi”m vµ b phπt r†t n∆ng. L∏i xe ph∂i tæt m∏y xe tπi mÈt sË chÁ ÆÁ xe nhªm b∂o v÷ m´i tr≠Íng vµ gi∂m kh› th∂i. ü Taxi Î Éo chÎ Æ≠Óc 3 kh∏ch (theo b∂o hi”m), n’u muËn Æi 4 ng≠Íi cÔng lÛc, bπn c«n ph∂i h·i tµi x’ tr≠Ìc vµ n™n th·a thuÀn gi∏. ü ßπi s¯ qu∏n Vi÷t Nam tπi Éo: Felix-Mottl-Strasse 20, 1190 Vienna, Austria - Tel: +4313680755 * Email:office@vietnamembassy.at

qu˝: nh˜ng khËi tinh th” muËi nguy™n ch†t Æ≠Óc bµy trong tÒ k›nh l†p l∏nh nh≠ kim c≠¨ng ÆÒ h◊nh dπng, mµu sæc vÌi c∏c m∆t cæt Æa dπng.

B†t ngÍ, mÈt c∏nh cˆa n˜a mÎ ra, tr≠Ìc mæt t´i lµ hang ÆÈng c„ m∏i vflm kh∏ cao vµ ch©n t´i Æang b≠Ìc tr™n t†m g≠¨ng khÊng lÂ. Kh∏ch l™n thuy“n, ÆÃn phÙt tæt, thuy“n di chuy”n tr™n mÈt h n≠Ìc muËi lÌn nªm ngay trong lflng Ɔt. BÁng nhπc giao h≠Îng cÒa Beethoven nÊi l™n, chÔm tia laser nh∂y nh„t tr™n m∏i vflm vµ hai b™n v∏ch ph∂n chi’u tinh th” muËi k’t thµnh nhi“u ki”u hoa v®n chuy”n ÆÈng nh≠ mµn ph∏o hoa bung to∂ ra tı lflng Ɔt. ßËi vÌi t´i, Æ„ kh´ng ph∂i lµ mµn ph∏o hoa tπm bi÷t bæn ra tı ngµn vπn tinh th” muËi Æ≠Óc chi’u s∏ng ƨn thu«n. ß„ lµ hoa v®n cÒa bµn tay thÓ m·, lµ hoa cÒa s˘ sËng vµ lµ ni“m h©n hoan ngæm nh◊n vŒ Æãp lao ÆÈng cÒa con ng≠Íi to∂ s∏ng.

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travel Text and photos: Thanh Tra

Impressed by the romantic beauty of Salzburg, a small city located in the west of Austria, I can’t help but say “films are just like real life” rather than thinking “the whole of life is just like watching a film”, the usual clichä. The Sound of Music, a renowned musical film, is set in this city, with no effects used to make the scenes more beautiful. Salzburg is amazing in itself, not only when being fictionalized in the film but also in reality, attracting millions of visitors each year.

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LISTEN TO “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” IN SALZBURG Filmed in Salzburg in 1965, The Sound of Music is a musical drama that has touched the souls of audiences for generations. On the way to Salzburg, we have a chance to enjoy the film right on the bus. When we excitedly point out where each scene was filmed, Mr. Maroine Dib, our guide, enthusiastically shares that “85% of visitors come here because of the film. Salzburg is renowned for Mozart and The Sound of Music, and the beautiful landscape you are enjoying is the film’s setting.”

Festungsberg hill. Millions of visitors have chosen this place to enjoy the amazing panoramic view of the Salzburg “stage”. Surrounded by a part of the Alps and adorned by monasteries, lawns, parks, rivers and churches, Salzburg is like a clear 3D panoramic film.

Breathless while taking photos on the top of the mountain, we suddenly hear strange melodies. All of us close our eyes and listen carefully to melodies created by 35 church bells ringing different notes at the same time. When the last ring resounds in this immense space, the separate clangs blending and swallowed by the mountains, I feel like I was standing in a giant bell. In this bell, I can only hear those special and intricate melodies that cannot be imagined in the mind of any conductor in any opera house. At that time, Salzburg is like the largest outdoor stage I have ever known.

At each station, scenes of the film seem to appear in front of my eyes. I see Maria, a young woman studying to become a nun, sent to the villa of widowed Captain Georg von Trapp to be governess to his seven children. I see her going out of the monastery, singing beautiful songs From Hohensalzburg fortress, visitors or sailing on a sparking river. Moreover, can also see Nonnberg Nunnery, which I feel as if I was there in a garden filled is considered the oldest continuously with moonlight, dew and flowers where operating nunnery in the world. This she bashfully kisses her lover. Despite nunnery plays a significant role in the its small size, Salzburg offers more film, and here I attempt than what you might to find out where expect or imagine, with Mother Superior and 85% of visitors come well-preserved historic here because of the other nuns helped works belonging to many film.

Salzburg is Maria’s family escape eras and in different renowned for Mozart from the nunnery when styles, the city a blend and The Sound the Nazis tried to arrest of medieval, Romantic, of Music, and the them. This is the first Renaissance and Baroque beautiful landscape time I felt surprisingly architecture. you are enjoying is the happy when visiting a film’s setting”.

Dib is so proud of living new place. in Salzburg. “Salzburg features precious architectural works of all periods”, he says. The city is a story of music and perhaps there is no ache of dissonance among these happy melodies.

Across Hellbrunn Palace, which was built in the 17th century (1613-1619), we go up the mountain on the oldest funicular railway in the world. This railway leads to Hohensalzburg, the biggest historic fortress in Central Europe, located on

A scene in The Sound of Music 1965.

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MOZART IS HERE, SOMEWHERE Joseph Haydn, an Austrian composer, wrote that “posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years”. The mentioned “talent” is none other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salzburg is his birthplace and the city where the genius lived almost all of his 35-year life.

The house where Leopold Mozart, a violinist, taught his son Wolfgang, draws as many visitors as the city does.

Regardless of the fact that his short life contained many vicissitudes, Mozart’s influence and works are still the reason why a large number of visitors come to Salzburg. The visitors here are also impressed by the way the inhabitants earn money from Mozart’s reputation.

Whether or not you are concerned with classical music, when visiting Salzburg, you will know who Mozart is. You will run into his face whenever you go. You will see Mozart made from cardboard, standing in front of a restaurant and welcoming you in. You can even enjoy

Mozart

Mozart chocolate and Mozart chocolate wine. Mozartkugel, a special chocolate candy with almonds inside, is a great choice. Even if you had not heard of Mozart before your journey here, you certainly will by the end of it - in the tour guide’s introduction, Mozart’s image at restaurants and hotels, even souvenirs bearing Mozart’s name.

Mozart here is a lucrative brand!

UNDERGROUND FIREWORKS The sites do not stop at Mozart’s home. After a 45-minute drive from Salzburg, following a beautiful road, we arrived at the 500-year-old salt mine in Saberchtesgaden. There is only a small, simple house and we do not spend much time here. However, I start feeling more curious while wearing gray miner’s clothes. The train we board follows a circular route leading underground, with visitors sitting close to each other, hearing the sound of the wheels rubbing against the rails and feeling the cold,

THE HOUSE WHERE LEOPOLD , A VIOLINIST, TAUGHT HIS SON WOLFGANG, DRAWS AS MANY VISITORS AS THE CITY DOES.

humid air in the dark mine.

The tunnels get narrower and it grows colder and more humid as we plunge deeper into the mine.

We arrive at the first stop wondering when we can see the sun again.

There was a large room, surrounded by stone walls that could have held hundreds of people. We explore this fascinating underground world, find a prayer room for miners who lived and worked here for over a month at a time. Each room features a large wooden door, each containing a unique set of stories behind it. With the laser system, the guide gives us interesting information about the process of mining salt hundreds of years ago.

One of the rooms is an underground cinema. We sit around a 3D cube of

glass which displays the structure of salt crystals and we watch a short film about the process of separating and filtering salt from rock underground.

A museum was built to highlight the beauty of salt, sometimes considered to be a kind of gem. Salt crystals displayed in glass boxes shine brightly like diamonds with different shapes, colors and faces.

Suddenly, another door opens and in front of my eyes is a cave with a high dome. I walk on a giant mirror before getting on a boat. All the lights go out and we travel along the mystical underground salt lake. A symphony of Beethoven suddenly plays.

Laser beams start dancing on the dome and two walls to reflect salt crystals and create various motion patterns like fireworks going off under the ground.

From my point of view, the fireworks were made possible not only by shining salt crystals but also by the talent of the miners, the flowers of life and the happiness of watching the shining beauty of man’s capabilities.

fURTHER INfORMATION ü Itinerary: From Vietnam, through Vietnam Airlines’ connecting flights including HCMC - Frankfurt - Vienna - Salzburg - Berchtesgaden - Munich - HCMC, visitors can travel to Salzburg. From Frankfurt, you need to take a connecting flight to Vienne (Austria) so you can also visit Vienne for a day before traveling to Salzburg. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Vienne to Salzburg (315km). ü Recommended restaurant: Steirische Weinstuben ü Recommended hotel: 4-star Austria Trend Salzburg hotel ü It is 24km from Salzburg to the salt mine in Berchtesgaden. You can drive on the way to Munich - 45 minutes.

Notes: ü Pay attention when buying products of famous brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Adidas. If you buy fake products or bring them to the airport, you can be punished with a €2,000 fine or more. ü Bring some medicine with you because it is expensive and hard to buy them in Austria. ü exchange VND to eUR in Vietnam and bring some coins to buy water or go to the toilet. The exchange fee in the EU (airport and big cities) is higher than in Vietnam. ü Making phone calls is expensive in the EU. If you call Vietnam, a €10 card can be used for only 3 - 4 minutes. If you have a smart phone or tablet, you should to buy a domestic SIM to use 3G (wifi at hotels is often not included in the price). A SIM costs about €30 at the airport and €20 at local stores.

ü Do not use your rented car more than 10 hours per day if you want to get insurance and not have to pay a penalty. In each car, there is a paper disk recording your activities. Police have the right to check the disk and punish those who violate the law. You have to turn off your car at special parking places to reduce emissions and protect the environment. ü according to insurance laws, each taxi can only be used for 3 persons. Ask and bargain with the driver first if you have 4 persons. ü Vietnam embassy in austria: Felix-Mottl-Strasse 20, 1190 Vienna, Austria. Tel: 043 1368 0755 Email: office@vietnamembassy.at TRAVELLIVE

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Bµi vµ ∂nh: Harry Trung Nguy‘n

Vıa trÎ v“ tı Kenya, t∏c gi∂ Harry Trung Nguy‘n sœ chia sŒ vÌi ÆÈc gi∂ Travellive nh˜ng tr∂i nghi÷m v…n cn n„ng hÊi sau chuy’n th∏m hi”m thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ tπi quËc gia ß´ng Phi, qu™ cha cÒa TÊng thËng M¸ Æ≠¨ng nhi÷m Barack Obama.

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Ngay tı khi xe Æ’n trπm Æ„n, bπn Æ∑ bi’t m◊nh lπc vµo mÈt th’ giÌi kh∏c, bπn c„ c∂m t≠Îng nh≠ m◊nh Æang trong mÈt bÈ phim nµo Æ„, nh≠ quay trÎ lπi vÌi thi™n nhi™n, vÌi tr∏i Ɔt cÒa hµng tri÷u n®m v“ tr≠Ìc.

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au hµnh tr◊nh dµi, t´i v…n cfln mi™n man Æ©u Æ©y c∏i næng, c∏i gi„, mÔi hoang d∑ cÒa mu´n loµi ÆÈng vÀt, mÔi th¨m lπ lÔng cÒa c©y c· nÛi rıng, vfi næng ng©y ng†t tr™n ÆÂng c· b∏t ng∏t. ß„ cfln lµ khung c∂nh hÔng v‹ Æãp ngoµi s¯c t≠Îng t≠Óng cÒa hµng tr®m chÛ ng˘a vªn th∂nh th¨i nËi Æu´i nhau tr™n nh˜ng c∏nh ÆÂng c· b†t tÀn, nh˜ng Ƶn tr©u rıng hµng ngµn con Æang quay v“, hµng ngµn chÛ hÂng hπc bay l≠Ón tr™n b«u trÍi.

M†t kho∂ng h¨n ch›n ti’ng bay cÔng hµng kh´ng Kenya Airways v≠Ót nˆa vflng tr∏i Ɔt, t´i Æ∑ Æ∆t ch©n xuËng s©n bay Nairobi, thÒ Æ´ cÒa Kenya.

QuËc gia ß´ng Phi Æ„n chµo t´i bªng mÈt kh´ng kh› lµnh lπnh, m∏t mŒ, d‘ chfiu Æ’n kh´ng ngÍ, khi’n t´i c∂m gi∏c nh≠ m◊nh

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Æang Î ßµ Lπt hay Î mÈt n≠Ìc Ch©u ¢u nµo Æ„. Tı s©n bay v“ kh∏ch sπn, tıng Ƶn chim b n´ng ÆÀu ch‹u chfit tr™n nh˜ng ng‰n c©y, xa xa tıng Ƶn chim bay t›u t›t tr™n b«u trÍi... T†t c∂ nh˜ng h◊nh ∂nh hi”n hi÷n ngay gi˜a thµnh phË s«m u†t ch¯ kh´ng ph∂i trong mÈt khu rıng nµo Æ„. ßÑI NGÄN ABERDARE Ngµy Æ«u ti™n Î Nairobi, t´i Æ∑ Æ≠Óc "lµm bπn" vÌi nh˜ng chÛ h≠¨u cao cÊ th©n thi÷n, d‘ th≠¨ng qu∏ ÆÁi cho Æ’n nh˜ng Ưa trŒ hÂn nhi™n cÒa x¯ sÎ †m ∏p nµy Æ’n Æi÷u nhπc truy“n thËng s´i ÆÈng trong qu∏n ®n tËi. Ngµy th¯ hai, Æoµn rÍi Nairobi tı s∏ng sÌm Æ” Æ’n khu rıng b∂o tÂn ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑ Aberdare. Vıa th≠Îng th¯c c∏c m„n ®n ngon trong mÈt b«u kh´ng kh› se lπnh vµ trong lµnh vÌi h≠¨ng th¨m cÒa nÛi rıng, t´i vıa th≠Îng ngoπn c∂nh nh˜ng chÛ h≠¨u cao cÊ, nh˜ng chÛ ng˘a vªn, nh˜ng chÛ lÓn rıng nhÎn nh¨ thong th∂. Tı khu nµy, Æoµn Æi s©u vµo trong rıng, vµ Î gi˜a mÈt c®n nhµ duy nh†t gi˜a rıng

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hoang d∑. Kh„ c„ th” n„i h’t Æ≠Óc c∂m xÛc th›ch thÛ Æ’n th’ nµo Î gi˜a c∏nh rıng m™nh m´ng nghe ti’ng cÒa hµng tr®m loµi mu´ng thÛ.

Chÿ c«n mÎ cˆa phflng, tr≠Ìc mæt bπn lµ hµng Ƶn tr©u rıng thong th∂ Æi qua vµ xa xa, hµng Ƶn voi rıng, h≠¨u nai vµ thÀm ch› c∂ nh˜ng con linh c»u Æang Æi s®n mÂi. Ngay tı khi xe Æ’n trπm Æ„n, bπn Æ∑ bi’t m◊nh lπc vµo mÈt th’ giÌi kh∏c, bπn c„ c∂m t≠Îng nh≠ m◊nh Æang trong mÈt bÈ phim nµo Æ„, nh≠ quay trÎ lπi vÌi thi™n nhi™n, vÌi tr∏i Ɔt cÒa hµng tri÷u n®m v“ tr≠Ìc. Theo ch©n nh˜ng ng≠Íi h≠Ìng d…n cÒa khu rıng, chÛng t´i Æi d‰c theo nh˜ng bÀc thang gÁ, hun hÛt, Æi s©u vµo gi˜a nÛi rıng. ß’n

lÛc c∂ khu rıng hi÷n ra, c∂m xÛc nh≠ vÏ fla khi th†y rªng m◊nh Æang Î gi˜a c∏nh rıng hÔng v‹. ß™m Æ„ lµ mÈt Æ™m kh´ng ngÒ, trong c®n nhµ gÁ, †m cÛng, lπ lÔng, nh◊n qua c∏c ´ cˆa sÊ, chÍ thÛ rıng Æ’n, hÂi hÈp, læng nghe ti’ng k™u cÒa c∏c loµi mu´ng thÛ, c«m m∏y ∂nh vµ chÍ ÆÓi, tıng Ƶn tr©u rıng, h≠¨u, nai, voi rıng, linh c»u, b∏o...

Vµ Î Æ„, d≠Ìi c®n h«m Æ≠Óc thi’t k’ Æ∆c bi÷t c„ Ëng th´ng gi„ nh◊n ra, bπn c„ th” th†y Æ≠Óc c∏c loµi thÛ ti’n s∏t m◊nh, chÿ c∏ch bπn vµi mät, bπn c„ th” c∂m nhÀn Æ≠Óc c∂ mÔi vµ h¨i thÎ cÒa chÛng. MÈt Æ™m gi˜a rıng giµ bπt ngµn thÀt kh„ c„ th” qu™n Æ≠Óc. N„ kh∏c xa hºn vÌi nh˜ng g◊ tr≠Ìc Æ©y t´i tıng Æ≠Óc tr∂i nghi÷m.

+ ThÍi gian: Khung thÍi gian Æãp nh†t Æ” Æi Kenya lµ tı th∏ng 7 - th∏ng 9, khi bπn Æ≠Óc ch¯ng ki’n c∂nh hµng ngµn con thÛ di c≠ v´ cÔng k˙ thÛ. + Visa: Xin visa "on arrival" tπi s©n bay Î Nairobi r†t ƨn gi∂n, m†t 50 USD mÈt ng≠Íi cho single entry (nhÀp c∂nh mÈt l«n) vµ kh´ng c„ b†t k˙ ræc rËi nµo. + ThÍi ti’t: Kh´ng kh› Î Kenya kh´ng b qu∏ n„ng hay qu∏ lπnh, thÍi ti’t r†t d‘ chu, nhi÷t ÆÈ trung b◊nh tı 16 24 ÆÈ C. BuÊi tr≠a n’u ra chÁ næng th◊ r†t n„ng, nh≠ng vµo b„ng r©m th◊ m∏t vµ d‘ chu. + N™n mang trang phÙc g‰n nhã, mang th™m ∏o kho∏c m·ng v◊ buÊi chi“u tËi thÍi ti’t kh∏ lπnh. Qu«n ∏o n™n ch‰n mµu trung t›nh, tr∏nh mµu r˘c rÏ s∏ng d‘ hÛt c´n trÔng vµ ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑. + ß ®n: »m th˘c Kenya pha trÈn tı nhi“u vÔng mi“n tr™n th’ giÌi, sœ lµ tr∂i nghi÷m kh∏ thÛ v vÌi c∏c t›n Æ »m th˘c. + Con ng≠Íi: Ng≠Íi d©n Kenya th©n thi÷n, d‘ m’n. Tuy nhi™n, bπn n™n tr∏nh ti’p xÛc ng≠Íi lπ, tr∏nh Æi mÈt m◊nh n’u ch≠a t◊m hi”u k¸ v“ khu v˘c l≠u trÛ. + An ninh: ô Kenya n¨i nµo cÚng c„ an ninh, n™n nh◊n th†y c∂nh s∏t c«m sÛng Î h«u h’t c∏c n¨i quan tr‰ng, ki”m tra hµnh l˝ khi vµo kh∏ch sπn, ki”m tra xe khi vµo c∏c khu b∂o tÂn hoang d∑ lµ b◊nh th≠Íng. + B÷nh dch: Tr≠Ìc khi tÌi Kenya, du kh∏ch n™n ti™m væc xin vµng da vµ th≠¨ng hµn, v◊ khi xu†t c∂nh kh·i Kenya sœ Æ≠Óc y™u c«u tr◊nh tÍ gi†y ti™m nµy tπi s©n bay. + Thi’t b vµ kinh nghi÷m chÙp ∂nh: - Thi’t b: n™n lµ nh˜ng body m∏y ∂nh DSLR vÌi tËc ÆÈ chÙp cao, kh∂ n®ng xˆ l˝ ISO tËt. ß∆c bi÷t Ëng k›nh n™n mang nh˜ng Ëng k›nh supertele, ti™u c˘ tı 400-600mm. MÈt trong nh˜ng Ëng k›nh phÔ hÓp lµ Tamron 150-600mm.

- ChÙp thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ r†t kh∏c bi÷t so vÌi chÙp ÆÈng vÀt th´ng th≠Íng.

Ngoµi y™u c«u khæt khe v“ thi’t b, cn Æi h·i kinh nghi÷m chÙp cÚng nh≠ t∏c nghi÷p trong mÈt m´i tr≠Íng kh„, ph∂i thao t∏c r†t nhanh.

- LÛc nµo cÚng c«n m∏y ∂nh lu´n sΩn sµng, t†t c∂ th´ng sË sΩn sµng, v◊ kh´ng th” bi’t lÛc nµo, thÍi Æi”m nµo c„ th” b†t chÓt g∆p mÈt Ƶn s≠ tˆ, hay mÈt chÛ b∏o. Vµ khi chÛng xu†t hi÷n, c„ th” bπn chÿ c„ 1-2 phÛt Æ” chÙp mµ th´i. + Atlanta Travel c„ ch≠¨ng tr◊nh Photo Tour Kenya vÌi hµnh tr◊nh 8 ngµy 7 Æ™m.

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t†t c∂ Æ“u hfla m◊nh vÌi thi™n nhi™n.

Tı phflng nghÿ, nhµ ®n, phflng tæm, ngay c∂ phflng v÷ sinh Æ“u hfla vµo mµu xanh c©y l∏. Vµ c„ lœ chÿ n¨i Æ©y, ngay n¨i bπn Î, nh˜ng Ƶn h≠¨u nai th∂nh th¨i tr≠Ìc m∆t, xung quanh lµ ti’ng chim ch„c thanh b◊nh, nh˜ng chÛ khÿ ch¨i ÆÔa, buÊi tËi cfln c„ s˘ g„p m∆t cÒa nh˜ng chÛ hµ m∑ tung t®ng qua lπi tr≠Ìc m∆t.

Thi™n nhi™n Kenya kh´ng chÿ c„ ÆÈng vÀt hoang d∑ mµ cfln vµo tÀn mÁi resort t´i Î vÌi lËi ki’n trÛc xanh, gi∂n ƨn tı tre n¯a, ÆÈc Æ∏o, kh∏c bi÷t, kh´ng n¨i nµo giËng n¨i nµo, vµ

Kenya kh∏c xa vÌi nh˜ng g◊ t´i tıng t≠Îng t≠Óng, m∆c dÔ v…n c„ nh˜ng ng≠Íi da mµu, v…n c„ nh˜ng lÛc trÍi næng ch„i chang, v…n c„ c∂nh nh˜ng Ưa trŒ nghÃo Æ„i. Nh≠ng Kenya th˘c s˘ kh∏c, nh˜ng ng≠Íi d©n r†t nhi÷t t◊nh, th©n thi÷n, d‘ m’n, ai cÚng c„ th” n„i ti’ng Anh tËt, vµ c∂ thÍi ti’t trong lµnh, m∏t dfiu. S˘ th©n thi÷n, hi’u kh∏ch vµ s˘ phÙc vÙ r†t tËt Î Æ©y sœ lµm cho chuy’n Æi cÒa bπn thÀt s˘ th›ch thÛ h¨n n˜a.

MÈt chÛt ti’c nuËi khi thÍi Æi”m nµy, n≠Ìc d©ng cao, kh´ng c„ nhi“u chÛ hÂng hπc ÆÀu n™n t´i chÿ Æ≠Óc nh◊n th†y mÈt ph«n Ƶn hÂng hπc Î Æ©y, nh≠ng cÚng qu∏ tuy÷t

H¤ NAKURU NH¶ TRONG PHIM DISCOVERY gµy h´m sau, chÛng t´i Æi v“ vÔng h Nakuru.

Qua c∂ ch∆ng Æ≠Íng dµi nh≠ng m·i m÷t m·i d≠Íng nh≠ kh´ng cfln n˜a khi khu rıng h hi÷n l™n vÌi mu´n ngµn c∂nh sæc. Tıng chÛ h≠¨u nai tung t®ng tr™n nh˜ng th∂m c·, tıng chÛ ng˘a vªn ch¨i ÆÔa. Tr™n Æ≠Íng v´ t◊nh xu†t hi÷n hµng Ƶn c∂ vµi tr®m chÛ ng˘a vªn Æang Æi v“ trong r∏ng chi“u vµng. ßãp Æ’n ng»n ng¨, nh≠ th” trong phim tr™n nh˜ng k™nh truy“n h◊nh Discovery, National Geographic hay trong bÈ phim hoπt h◊nh Lion King.

vÍi. C∂m gi∏c th›ch thÛ nh†t khi v∏c m∏y ∂nh chπy theo c∂ Ƶn chim hµng ngµn con chao li÷ng gi˜a b«u trÍi. RÍi Nakuru, 3 chi’c xe Jeep Æ≠a chÛng t´i Æi qua bao ÆÃo nÛi, rıng, thfi tr†n, lµng mπc, qua c∂ nh˜ng c¨n m≠a rıng b†t chÓt.

NG¿M TH@ ߣM ô MAASAI MARA G«n chi“u tËi, chÛng t´i Æ’n vÔng thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ rÈng lÌn nh†t Maasai Mara. Khi xe Æi qua c∏nh cˆa, bπn Æ∑ c„ th” c∂m nhÀn ngay Æ≠Óc s˘ hoang d∑ cÒa mu´n vµn loµi thÛ. Trong b„ng Æ™m hun hÛt Æ„, chÿ nh◊n ra ngoµi cˆa sÊ, bπn c„ th” c∂m th†y mÈt con b∏o, hay mÈt con s≠ tˆ nµo Æ„ c„ th” b†t ngÍ lao ra tı mu´n ngµn bÙi c· lau lao vµo cˆa sÊ xe n¨i bπn Æang ngÂi, h∏o h¯c vµ chÛt c∂m gi∏c t™ lπnh sËng l≠ng.

Ti’ng h∏t cÒa anh bπn cÔng Æoµn v®ng væng trong xe, xuy™n mµn Æ™m, cµng lµm c∂m gi∏c hoang væng, lπ lÔng vµ h∏o h¯c pha chÛt sÍ sÓ.

BuÊi tËi h´m Æ„, trong khu nghÿ d≠Ïng Kekorok - Maasai Mara, t´i læng nghe ti’ng b◊nh y™n cÒa vπn vÀt Ɔt trÍi. B™n ngoµi, chÿ c∏ch vµi chÙc mät, hµng chÙc chÛ hµ m∑ Æang nhÎn nh¨ qua lπi Æi t◊m b˜a tËi cÒa m◊nh. Khi mÔi h≠¨ng cÒa c©y c·, cÒa hoa lavender, d‘ chfiu khoan kho∏i, t´i mÌi c∂m th†y th’ giÌi thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ Kenya th†m s©u vµo m◊nh nh≠ th’ nµo.

Bπn chÿ c„ th” c„ Æ≠Óc Æi“u Æ„ khi tÀn mæt ch¯ng ki’n, t˘ m◊nh c∂m nhÀn bªng t†t c∂ gi∏c quan cÒa m◊nh, tı mÔi th¨m khoan kho∏i cÒa nÛi rıng, nh˜ng c∏nh ÆÂng mi™n man, tr∂i rÈng m™nh m´ng, tı ∏nh næng trµn tr“ lan t·a tr™n khæp khu ÆÂng c· vµ s¯c sËng c®ng trµn trong lÂng ng˘c. ß„ lµ khi hµng tr®m con h≠¨u nai chπy nhÎn nh¨ tung t®ng tr™n nh˜ng ÆÂng c· bπt ngµn, khi hµng Ƶn voi rıng, tr©u rıng, h≠¨u cao cÊ hi÷n ra tr≠Ìc mæt. #„ kh´ng

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ph∂i lµ nh˜ng chÛ h≠¨u bπn nh◊n th†y tπi v≠Ín b∏ch thÛ, kh´ng ph∂i nh˜ng ∏nh mæt ÆÍ Æ…n cÒa nh˜ng con tr©u rıng vµ s≠ tˆ buÂn tŒ mµ lµ nh˜ng con thÛ hoang d∑ vÌi b∂n n®ng s®n mÂi th˘c s˘.

Tr∂i nghi÷m Æ∏ng nhÌ Î Maasai Mara ch›nh lµ hµnh tr◊nh Game Drive Æi t◊m nh˜ng chÛ h≠¨u cao cÊ, voi rıng, s≠ tˆ vµ b∏o hoa. Bπn sœ kh´ng th” qu™n Æ≠Óc, khi nh◊n th†y c∂ Ƶn s≠ tˆ Æi ngang qua tr≠Ìc m∆t, bπn sœ kh´ng th” tin n’u nh≠ kh´ng nh◊n th†y nh˜ng c∂nh Æ„. Bπn sœ ng©y ng†t vµ l∆ng Æi khi nh◊n th†y tıng Ƶn voi rıng hay tıng Ƶn h≠¨u cao cÊ tr≠Ìc m∆t. LÛc Æ„ bπn mÌi chÓt hi”u rªng m◊nh y™u thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ Æ’n m¯c nµo.

Khi mÔi h≠¨ng cÒa c©y c· d‘ chu khoan kho∏i Æ≠a tÌi, t´i mÌi c∂m th†y th’ giÌi thi™n nhi™n hoang d∑ Kenya th†m s©u vµo m◊nh nh≠ th’ nµo.

ßi“u ti’c nuËi nh†t cÒa c∂ chuy’n hµnh tr◊nh tuy÷t vÍi Æ’n Kenya Æ„ lµ Î Maasai Mara trong nh˜ng Game drive chÛng t´i ch≠a t◊m Æ≠Óc chÛ s≠ tˆ Æ˘c Lion King th˘c s˘. C„ th” Æ„ ch›nh lµ nh©n duy™n Æ” c„ mÈt ngµy nµo Æ„ t´i sœ trÎ lπi Kenya l«n n˜a. MÈt Æi“u ti’c n˜a lµ khi t†t c∂ n›n thÎ tı xa quan s∏t c∂ Ƶn s≠ tˆ r◊nh mÈt chÛ lÓn rıng, chÿ mÈt chÛt n˜a th´i, toµn bÈ c∂nh t≠Óng Æ„ sœ di‘n ra tr≠Ìc m∆t vµ th˘c s˘ sœ Æ≠Óc ch¯ng ki’n c∂nh s®n mÂi hoang d∑ nh≠ nµo... th◊ chÛ lÓn rıng Æ„ ph∏t hi÷n ra vµ b· Æi.

T∏m ngµy cÒa hµnh tr◊nh tuy÷t vÍi nh≠ th†m vµo t´i tıng ti’ng Ông Ùc, Ông Ùc cÒa nh˜ng chÛ hµ m∑, ti’ng k™u cÒa mu´n vµn chim ch„c, ti’ng g‰i cÒa nh˜ng chÛ voi rıng, th†m vµo tıng ph«n c¨ th”. Kenya ∏m ∂nh t´i Æ’n nÁi, Æi gi˜a trÍi næng Hµ NÈi mµ v…n t≠Îng nh≠ Æang lang thang tr™n nh˜ng c∏nh ÆÂng th∂o nguy™n b∏t ngµn, trµn ∏ng næng m¨n man, khoan kho∏i. V…n t≠Îng nh≠ hµng Ƶn ng˘a vªn Æang nhÎn nh¨ tung t®ng tr≠Ìc m∆t, hµng Ƶn tr©u rıng Î xa xa, hµng ngµn h≠¨u nai Æang ng¨ ng»n g∆m c·.

T´i lπi ≠Ìc nh≠ chÛ s≠ tˆ lang thang tr™n khæp nh˜ng c∏nh ÆÂng b∏t ng∏t.

Nh†t Æfinh mÈt ngµy sœ quay trÎ lπi Kenya!

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Kenya "THE CALL OF THE WILD"

Text and photos: Harry Trung Nguyen

Coming back from Kenya, an east African country and the homeland of American President Barack Obama's father, Harry Trung Nguyen would like to share with Travellive's readers of some special experiences which are still full in his mind.

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Right after being picked up at the bus station, I immediately know that I am wandering in a different world, as if I has been transported to the world of a million years ago.

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fter a long journey, I still feel like I am immersing myself in the strange beauty of the wild with its wind, its smell of wild animals and strange scent of plants, the way the sunshine plays ecstatically in an endless plain of grass. Kenya offers a majestic picture, spangled with hundreds of zebras walking slowly through a serene savannah, herds of hundreds of buffalo returning home, thousands of flamingos layering the sky with color.

whilst dining in a restaurant. On the second day, my team leaves Nairobi in the early morning to visit Aberdare National Park. I am overcome with a sense of calm as I eat scrumptious specialties in the cool air and gaze at giraffes, zebras and wild boars wandering in their own world. We go into the forest and find a single house, surrounded by trees. It is difficult to find the right words to express the feeling of excitement I have when listening to the symphony of the forest, composed anew every day by the numerous species here.

It takes over nine hours to fly nearly halfway around the world on Kenya Airways to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The east African country greets me with its cool air, reminding me of Dalat back home, or a Western country.

On the way from the airport to my hotel, I am amazed by the numerous flocks of pelicans sitting in trees or happily flying in the sky. It's hard to believe that you are in a bustling city and not in a remote forest.

When I open the door, in front me are herds of forest buffalo passing by. Over there I see elephants and deer; behind me, hyenas go hunting. Right after being picked up at the bus station, I know that I am wandering in a different world, as if I has been transported to the world of a million years ago. Following the tour guides, we walk along wooden steps leading to the forest. How amazing to be here, in a wild forest! Near the wooden house I stay overnight to listen to the sound of the forest; looking through the window, holding my camera, I wait enthusiastically and get ready to take pictures of forest buffalo, deer, elephants, hyenas and other wild animals.

ABERDARE - IMMENSE FOREST On the first day in Nairobi, I have the chance to make friends with cute, friendly giraffes, play with jocular local children and enjoy effervescent traditional music

FURTHER INFORMATION - Time: The ideal time to travel there is from July to September when thousands of animals migrating.

- Visa: It's quite easy to ask for on arrival visa at Nairobi Airport without any problems.

A single entry costs USD50.

- Weather: It's not too hot or too cold. The average temperature is 16-24oC. It's hot on sunny day but quite cool under shape of trees.

- You should bring a thin jacket because it is often colder in the evening and at night. You should not wear colorful clothes to avoid being noticed by wild animals.

- Cuisine: Kenya dishes are various and brings food lovers interesting dining experience.

- People: Locals are friendly.

However, you should not interact much with strangers and avoid going alone.

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I can see them approaching the house, just a few meters away, and I can smell their scent, hear their breath. That night, a night in the jungle, unlike anything I've experienced before, is sure to stay with me a long while.

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NAKURU LAKE, A DISCOVERY CHANNEL FAVORITE eaving Aberdare, we travel to Nakuru Lake.

The lake, bordered by forest and an abundance of colorful scenery, dispels the tiredness of a full day travelling.

Deer frolic in the grassland as a herd of zebra return to their home

under a colorful sunset. The scene is simply unreal, and I feel as though I'm watching Discovery Channel, National Geographic or enjoying The Lion King.

The beauty of Kenya is not only in its wildlife, but unexpectedly in the architecture of each resort. Here, resorts are uniquely designed in a rustic style, using bamboo as the main material. Every room, from guestroom to kitchen to bathroom (yes, even the toilet), is perfectly adorned with the color of lush green trees. Perhaps this is the only place in the world where you can listen to the songs of birds, see deer walking around, monkeys playing in trees, and even hippopotami wandering in the evening.

This country has more to offer than the stereotypes we might

expect. Yes, it is hot here, and yes, you will come across poor children in the street. And yet at times the weather cools, and you can relax in the shade. Locals are friendly and dedicated to serving their guests, speak English quite well. Their hospitality alone can make your journey worth it.

While I did not come during the wet season, where the sky at times is blotted out in the pinks of passing flamingos, I still am excited to see a dwindling flock. The most amazing moments are when I hold my camera and follow thousand of them flying in the sky. We say goodbye to Nakuru before three jeeps drive us through numerous mountain passes, forests, towns and villages.

Our journey is occasionally spattered with rain.

The aroma of grass, trees and lavender puts me at ease, my surroundings filling my mind up full.

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of wild animals, the rumble and trumpet of elephants calling their friends. I can still see hundreds of zebras walking in front of me, and somewhere off are herds of deer eating grass. At times I wish I were a lion, wandering the grassland, head filled with nothing but the task of survival. I promise that one day I'll return.

OVERNIGHT WITH WILD ANIMALS IN MAASAI MARA Late afternoon, we arrive in Maasai Mara, the largest wildlife preserve in Kenya. In the dark we can make out a leopard suddenly appearing in front of the window of our car. We are terrifled but so excited. My friend started singing, making the atmosphere more strange and scary.

Staying at Kekorok Resort - Maasai Mara. The novelty of just sitting and listening to the sounds of the outdoors is a joy in itself. Outside the resort, just a few dozen meters away, hippos are walking around, foraging for their dinner. The aroma of grass, trees and lavender puts me at ease, my surroundings fllling my mind up.

When you visit this country for yourself, taking in the aroma of the forest and immense grassland with your own nose, feeling the stunning sunshine and the vitality the air gives with your own body, only then will you understand why I fell in love with Kenya . Here are not the bored beasts you see in the zoo, but lively creatures

depending on their own instincts for survival, living it out in their own world.

One of the most memorable experiences I had in Maasai Mara was during a game drive, a journey to look for giraffes, elephants, lions and leopards. It is difficult to forget the image of lion herds passing your way. All you can do is stare and watch them pass. At moments like these I am reminded how much I love our world, which still has some pockets of wildness among it.

However, with the game drive journey in Maasai Mara, we do not have the chance to see a fully-maned male lion, one reminiscent of Mufasa himself. This fact urges me to come back here someday. Another regret is that while we were excited to watch the herd of lion spy on a forest boar, the boar recognized the lions and ran away, taking our chance of seeing a real chase.

This wondrous 8-day journey made such an impression that back in Hanoi I still feel like I'm wandering around the savannah in those same scenes of sharp sunlight. I can still hear the songs

FURTHER INFORMATION - Security: It is normal to find police officers with guns in important places such as hotels and nature reserves. Your luggage may be checked before you enter these areas.

- Epidemic: There are not any serious diseases in Kenya; however, you should have jaundice and typhoid vaccination before your departure because you need to present your papers at the airport when you return home.

- Photography: *Equipments: You should use DSLR cameras with high speed and good ISO. Supertele lenses with 400-600mm focal are best. One of the most suitable lenses is Tamron 150-600mm. *It is not easy to take photos of wild animals. You must be ready at all times to catch a lion or a leopard suddenly appearing in front of your lens.

You have only 1 or 2 minutes to capture them.

- Atlanta Travel offers 8-day/7-night Photo Tour Kenya. For further information, please visit www.atlantatravel.vn.

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 H∑y cÔng tÀn h≠Îng ti÷c buffet BBQ buÊi tËi ngay tπi b∑i bi”n tuy÷t Æãp vÌi Azure Beach Lounge, Pullman Danang Beach Resort. VÌi c∏c m„n h∂i s∂n t≠¨i ngon, c∏c m„n tht n≠Ìng, salad, nh˜ng m„n ®n tuy÷t vÍi cÒa Vi÷t Nam cÔng nh˜ng m„n tr∏ng mi÷ng ÆÈc Æ∏o, BBQ Buffet tr™n bi”n th˘c s˘ lµ l˘a ch‰n cuËi tu«n hoµn h∂o cho bπn bà vµ ng≠Íi th©n. BBQ Buffet phÙc vÙ tı 17h30 tËi c∏c ngµy th¯ 7 cÒa th∏ng 8 vµ 9. Gi∏ 690 000VNß kÃm theo r≠Óu, bia Æa ph≠¨ng vµ n≠Ìc ng‰t. ß∆t bµn bookings@pullmandanang.com *Tel: 0511 395 8888  Ch›nh phÒ Vi÷t Nam vıa t®ng sË quËc gia Æ≠Óc mi‘n th th˘c l™n tÌi 22, trong Æ„ du kh∏ch Æ’n tı Anh, ߯c, T©y Ban Nha, ≥ vµ Ph∏p sœ Æ≠Óc mi‘n th th˘c khi Æ’n Vi÷t Nam k” tı ngµy 1/7/2015. Nh©n dp nµy, Buffalo Tours Æ∑ ch›nh th¯c khÎi ÆÈng mÈt chi’n dch qu∂ng b∏ mÌi. Khi Æ∆t tour tı nay Æ’n 30/12/2015, c´ng d©n tı 22 quËc gia Æ≠Óc mi‘n th th˘c sœ ti’t ki÷m mÈt kho∂n lÌn khi du lch ngæn ngµy. Ch›nh s∏ch Æ≠Óc mÎ rÈng cho c∏c tour ÆÈc Æ∏o Î vnh Hπ Long, Hµ NÈi, HÈi An vµ C«n Th¨.

Buffalo Tours sœ gi∂m gi∏ vä nhi“u ≠u Æ∑i kh∏c Î HÈi An, Hµ NÈi, Sµi Gn vµ C«n Th¨ cho c∏c tour du lch khÎi hµnh tı 1/8 - 30/12/2015 sau Æ©y: Hµ NÈi - Hπ Long 4 ngµy 3 Æ™m; Hµ NÈi - Hπ Long 3 ngµy 2 Æ™m; HÈi An 3 ngµy 2 Æ™m; Sµi Gn - Mi“n T©y 4 ngµy 3 Æ™m. Th´ng tin chi ti’t li™n h÷ ßT: 04 3828 0702 (Ext 175) ho∆c truy cÀp www.buffalotours.com/ vietnam-visa-promotion. html.

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 Vietjet and Phu Long Real Estate Joint Stock Company have coordinated to launch the program "Settle down on Dragon Land - Receive VIP privileges". Customers who buy Dragon Parc villa or Dragon Hill Residence and Suites apartment can enjoy unlimited free SkyBoss Class flights for two passengers with Vietjet for one year, from now until September 25, 2015. With payment of at least 20% on a Dragon Parc Villa or at least 50% on one apartment at Dragon Hill Residence and Suites (with the area of 104m2, 117m2, and 122m2), homebuyers will receive one year free flights with Vietjet's SkyBoss Class for two passengers, on any domestic or international flight to Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea, with unlimited flight time.

For further information, please visit website www. phulong.com  This year, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers introduces an exquisite and tasty baked moon cakes carefully hand-crafted by professional chefs, using only the most premium ingredients to create unique flavors. The selection of moon cakes includes seven fragrant flavors: White Lotus, Panda, Green Tea, X.O., Cranberry, Pomelo, and Mixed Nut (with or without salt egg). The Moon cakes are beautifully presented in an elegant box of four, making a perfect gift for your dearest ones as well as business partners. Sheraton's moon cakes will be on sale from August 11 to September 27 at the price of VND 1,068,000 net per box of 4 or VND 270,000 net per piece Sheraton Saigon Hotel *88 Dong Khoi, Dist. 1, HCMC  From July 1 to September 9, at Riverside Cafä, seafood lovers can enjoy the freshest seafood from Vietnam, Canada and France, cooked by the talented chefs at the

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restaurant. Every day of the week is "seafood craze" at the Riverside Cafä at dinner time. On Monday, you can enjoy fresh oysters with the stinging heat of mustard or grilled oysters with cheese accompanied by white wine. On Tuesday and Wednesday, dishes with crab will be cooked to order.

From Thursday to Saturday, do not miss a unique dining experience with "Lobster Craze". Especially, on Sunday all seafood cooked in different styles promises to satisfy all everyone's taste. Children under 6 can eat for free and a 50% discount is applied for children aged 6 to 11.

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon *8-15 Ton Duc Thang, Dist.1, HCMC  Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon presents Saigon's Best Dining Offer applied for the seafood buffet dinner at Cafä Saigon restaurant and "All-you-caneat" Dimsum, Sushi & Sashimi at Lotus Court & IKI. This offer is quite simple - 4 dine and 2 pay, 8 dine and 4 pay or 12 dine and 6 pay. The hotel's dinner buffet has an extensive assortment of seafood including lobsters, prawns, crabs, oysters, scallops, clams...and the most popular Thai dishes to delight diners.

Children below 16 years of age receive a 50% discount.

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon 253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan, HCMC.  Package "Gold Holidays" is a special product of Flamingo Dai Lai Resort for summer this year. Package discounts of 60% will apply for resort guests on weekdays and long vacation in a luxury villa in the Flamingo. Customers can choose to stay in luxury villas as: Hilltop Deluxe Villa, Lakeview Premium Villa, Bach Thanh, Rhododendron, Anh Vu, with prices ranging from VND2.99 million per villa, depending on the type. The program applies to customers who book on weekdays (from Sunday night to Thursday

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night), or stay 3 nights or more. Also, customers can use other services in the resort for free such as bicycles for sport, four season pool, infrared rock salt sauna; free one hour kayaking, tennis, golf at the golf course Flamingo standing and more.

Flamingo Dai Lai Resort *Ngoc Thanh, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc *Website: www flamingodailai.com  Metropole Hanoi is offering its legendary moon cakes with unique flavors and no preservatives. These cakes will be available at L'Epicerie du Metropole from August 28 to September 27 and are perfect gifts for your family, friends and colleagues.

L'Epicerie also has exclusive offers for orders of more than 10 boxes. If you order before August 21, you will receive a one-night stay in Premium room with breakfast. If your order is made before August 28, September 4 and September 11, you will have 15%, 10%, and 5% off the total bill respectively.  This August, Brasserie Westlake, Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel is offering its exclusive deal for Accor Plus members.

Accor Plus members will receive 50% discount when dining in a group of up to six persons. Meticulously prepared to perfection, Brasserie Westlake's international buffet and the scrumptious µ la carte selections will take guests on a gourmet journey. For further information, please call 04. 3823 8888 (ext 5311) or via email: H3553-FB1@ sofitel.com  With its "Summer travel to Korea, Get More" program, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is giving VND 2 million/ person (1million in cash and 1million shopping coupon at Lotte's duty-free shops at Incheton airport) for the first 1,200 visitors booking tours to Korea. To receive these

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special offers, customers only need to book a tour departing from June 10 to September 21 through tourist agents including Vietravel, HanoiRedtours, Vietrantour, Saigontourist, TransViet Travel, TST Tourist, Thang Long GT. From July 21 to September 21, the 1,000 first Vietnamese customers booking flight tickets to Korea will receive 1 VIP Hub Lounge card and 1 shopping coupon at Lotte's duty free shops at Incheon International Airport. Travelers are also offered 9-10kg extra luggages allowance on Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air. For further information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ KTOVietNam  Indulge your taste buds with an incredible all-you-can-eat BBQ Buffet dinner, served right on our beautiful beach at the Azure Beach Lounge. Featuring the freshest local seafood, grilled to perfection, along with grilled and roasted meats, a salad selection, flavorsome Vietnamese dishes and delightful desserts, the Beach BBQ Buffet is a perfect weekend treat for families and friends.

You can enjoy BBQ Buffet from 5:30pm, every Sunday in August & September.

Price: VND690,000 net, included free flow of house wine, local beer & soft drinks.

For booking essentials: bookings@pullmandanang.com *Tel: 0511 395 8888  The Vietnamese government recently increased the total number of visa-free nations to 22 by implementing a visa waiver policy, effective from July 1, 2015, for citizens of the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France. To mark this occasion, Buffalo Tours has officially launched a promotion campaign.

For bookings made from now until 30th December, 2015, citizens from each of the 22 visa-free nations will enjoy incredible savings on a select range of short-stay packages. This deal extends to unique packages in Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hoi An and Can Tho. Under this promotion, Buffalo Tours is offering an attractive discount on sea-plane tickets from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, great exclusive benefits in Hoi An, Hanoi, Saigon and Can Tho for Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Tour (4 days 3 nights), Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Tour (3 days 2 nights), Hoi An Tour(3 days 2 nights) and Saigon Mekong Delta Tour (4 days 3 nights); effective from July 1, 2015 - December 30, 2015. For further information, please contact +844 3828 0702 (Ext 175) or visit http://www.buffalotours.com/vietnam-visapromotion.html

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 N’u kh´ng c„ hµnh l˝ k˝ gˆi, hµnh kh∏ch check-in online c„ th” b· qua kh©u lµm thÒ tÙc tπi qu«y. VÌi quy Ænh mÌi nµy cÒa Vietnam Airlines hµnh kh∏ch th˘c hi÷n c∏c thao t∏c lµm thÒ tÙc tr˘c tuy’n c„ th” t˘ ch‰n chÁ ngÂi, in thŒ l™n tµu ho∆c gˆi thŒ l™n tµu v“ hm th≠ Æi÷n tˆ. Sau khi hoµn t†t vi÷c lµm thÒ tÙc tr˘c tuy’n, hµnh kh∏ch sœ xu†t tr◊nh thŒ l™n tµu vµ gi†y tÍ tÔy th©n tπi cˆa ki”m tra an ninh mµ kh´ng c«n ph∂i vµo qu«y lµm thÒ tÙc cÒa h∑ng tπi c∂ng hµng kh´ng Æ” x∏c nhÀn. H◊nh th¯c nµy Æ≠Óc ∏p dÙng ÆËi vÌi hµnh kh∏ch Æi tr™n c∏c chuy’n bay nÈi Æa xu†t ph∏t tı s©n bay NÈi Bµi, ßµ NΩng vµ T©n S¨n Nh†t.  CÔng vÌi Ngµy mua sæm tr˘c tuy’n Æ≠Óc tÊ ch¯c vµo Th¯ S∏u 4/12, ng≠Íi ti™u dÔng c„ th” h≠Îng nhi“u ≠u Æ∑i khi mua hµng tr˘c tuy’n trong Ngµy mua sæm mÔa thu - 28/8 tÌi. C∏c doanh nghi÷p c„ th” truy cÀp vµo website www.onlinefriday.vn Æ” Æ®ng k˝ tham gia 2 ch≠¨ng tr◊nh nµy. Ngoµi c∏c khuy’n m∑i quen thuÈc nh≠ mi‘n ph› vÀn chuy”n, gi∂m gi∏ sËc, khuy’n m∑i giÍ vµng, t∆ng quµ... ng≠Íi ti™u dÔng sœ Æ≠Óc h≠Îng th™m nhi“u ≠u Æ∑i kh∏c n’u thanh to∏n tr˘c tuy’n nh≠ cash-back (hoµn t∆ng lπi ti“n Æ∑ mua) Æ’n 20% khi thanh to∏n bªng thŒ, mi‘n ph› Æ®ng k˝ thanh to∏n tr˘c tuy’n... ß” Æ≠a hoπt ÆÈng mua sæm tr˘c tuy’n tÌi g«n h¨n vÌi ng≠Íi ti™u dÔng, n®m nay, ƨn v tÊ ch¯c lµ CÙc Th≠¨ng mπi Æi÷n tˆ & C´ng ngh÷ th´ng tin (BÈ C´ng Th≠¨ng) vµ c∏c ÆËi t∏c sœ tÊ ch¯c c∏c s˘ ki÷n "offline" vÌi s˘ tham gia cÒa c∏c doanh nghi÷p Æi÷n m∏y, si™u th tr˘c tuy’n lÌn...  Khu v˘c bi”n tπi cÙm Æ∂o Hn Khoai (Cµ Mau) c„ ÆÈ n≠Ìc s©u kho∂ng 15m, c„ th” x©y d˘ng c∂ng n≠Ìc s©u. C∂ng Hn Khoai Æ≠Óc quy hoπch lµ c∂ng tÊng hÓp quËc gia c„ th” Æ„n c∏c tµu bi”n c„ dung t›ch, t∂i tr‰ng lÌn cÒa th’ giÌi hi÷n nay. C∂ng Hn Khoai vıa Æ≠Óc bÊ sung vµo quy hoπch nh„m c∂ng bi”n ßÂng bªng s´ng Cˆu Long (nh„m 6). Vi÷c sÌm tri”n khai vµ hoµn thµnh D˘ ∏n c∂ng bi”n tÊng hÓp Hn Khoai c„ ˝ ngh‹a quan tr‰ng gæn vÌi vi÷c Æ«u t≠ Khu kinh t’ N®m C®n. C∂ng Hn Khoai sœ Æ≠Óc x©y d˘ng tr™n Æ∂o Hn Khoai c∏ch bÍ bi”n kho∂ng 17 km, bao gÂm b’n chuy”n ti’p; khu b’n cho tµu lai dæt, tµu tu«n tra vµ dch vÙ; x©y d˘ng mÈt tuy’n c«u d…n nËi Æ∂o Hn Sao vµo Ɔt li“n... D˘ ki’n, thÍi gian th˘c hi÷n d˘ ∏n tı n®m 2016 - 2020.  CÔ Lao Chµm sÎ h˜u kh´ng gian bi”n Æ∂o rÈng lÌn c„ th” trÎ thµnh Æi”m nh†n vµ lµm Æn b»y Æ” kh´i phÙc vµ k›ch th›ch du lch Qu∂ng Nam ph∏t tri”n. Ngoµi vi÷c duy tr◊ th≠Íng xuy™n vµ kh´ng ngıng n©ng cao ch†t l≠Óng hoπt ÆÈng "ß™m CÔ Lao", Hi÷p hÈi du lch CÔ Lao Chµm Æ∑ th˘c hi÷n nhi“u

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ch≠¨ng tr◊nh khuy’n m∑i ÆÈc Æ∏o vµ †n t≠Óng. C∏c Æoµn kh∏ch tı 10 ng≠Íi Æ’n d≠Ìi 30 ng≠Íi Æ’n vÌi "ß™m CÔ Lao" vµo mÁi tËi th¯ B∂y hªng tu«n sœ Æ≠Óc t∆ng tı 3 vä Æ’n 6 vä tham quan khu d˘ tr˜ sinh quy”n th’ giÌi CÔ Lao Chµm.

UBND thµnh phË HÈi An mÌi Æ©y cÚng Æ∑ mi‘n mÈt ngµy vä tham quan phË cÊ vµ Æ∂o CÔ lao Chµm Æ” k›ch c«u du lch.

th›ch vÌi t†t c∂ Æi÷n thoπi th´ng minh vµ m∏y t›nh b∂ng sˆ dÙng h÷ Æi“u hµnh Android. ß©y lµ mÈt ¯ng dÙng giÛp mÎ rÈng s˘ hi”u bi’t v“ nh˜ng Æa Æi”m nÊi bÀt Î c∏c vÔng mi“n tr™n khæp Vi÷t Nam, th´ng qua c´ng ngh÷ Ænh v tr™n b∂n Æ cÒa Google. Ng≠Íi dÔng c„ th” th·a th›ch kh∏m ph∏ Æa Æi”m nÊi ti’ng vµ c„ th™m nhi“u th´ng tin v“ di s∂n v®n h„a tr™n khæp Vi÷t Nam qua nh˜ng g„c nh◊n mÌi. Ng≠Íi dÔng c„ th” t∂i mi‘n ph› ¯ng dÙng tπi Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps vµ c«n Æ®ng k˝ th´ng tin Æ” tr∂i nghi÷m Æ«y ÆÒ c∏c t›nh n®ng cÒa ¯ng dÙng.

sæc v®n h„a, Changwon cn lµ Æi”m Æ’n h†p d…n vÌi nhi“u s∂n ph»m du lch ÆÈc Æ∏o.

Tπi buÊi hÈi th∂o, c∏c doanh nghi÷p ßµ NΩng Æ∑ trao ÆÊi nh˜ng v†n Æ“ quan t©m nh≠ c∏c m∆t hµng xu†t kh»u, du h‰c, c∏c dch vÙ du lch Æa ph≠¨ng... Tı Æ„ sœ mÎ ra c∏c c¨ hÈi Æ” doanh nghi÷p ßµ NΩng hÓp t∏c vÌi c∏c doanh nghi÷p cÒa Changwon, mÎ rÈng th tr≠Íng cÚng nh≠ t®ng nhanh l≠Óng kh∏ch Æi lπi gi˜a hai thµnh phË.

 Tı th∏ng 7, l«n Æ«u ti™n trung t©m du lch Phong Nha - KŒ Bµng mang Æ’n cho du kh∏ch c¨ hÈi Æ≠Óc Æ≠Óc th∏m hi”m vµo s©u 4,5km b™n trong ÆÈng Phong Nha, b¨i qua Xuy™n S¨n HÂ, Æ≠Óc m÷nh danh lµ "h kh´ng Æ∏y". H rÈng kho∂ng 300m2, Æ≠Óc cho lµ mÈt ph«n cÒa s´ng ng«m Phong Nha, ph∏t hi÷n vµo ÆÓt kh∂o s∏t n®m 2012. Tham gia tour, du kh∏ch ph∂i Æi bÈ, chÃo thuy“n kayak vµ b¨i qua hÂ, s´ng ng«m vÌi chi“u dµi 9 km c∂ Æi vµ v“ trong thÍi gian 6 ti’ng.  Du thuy“n cao c†p anawrahta cÒa Heritage Line Æ∑ Æ≠Óc chuy”n tı Vi÷t Nam tÌi Myanmar. Chi’c tµu cao c†p vÌi 23 cabin nµy Æ≠Óc Æ„ng toµn bÈ tπi Vi÷t Nam trong vng 14 th∏ng, vÌi c∏c boong ch›nh lµm bªng nh´m b™n tr™n lÌp v· thäp. Du thuy“n Anawrahta sœ chπy 4 hµnh tr◊nh kh∏c nhau tı 4 Æ’n 11 Æ™m, qua c∏c c∂ng bao gÂm Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay vµ Homalin. Hµnh tr◊nh dµi nh†t, 901 d∆m trong 12 ngµy 11 Æ™m, lµ hµnh tr◊nh tı Mandalay qua Homalin tr™n s´ng Chidwin vµ k’t thÛc tπi Bagan tr™n s´ng Ayeyarwady.

VÌi hµng tr◊nh nµy, du kh∏ch sœ Æ≠Óc tham quan c∏c x≠Îng s∂n xu†t v∂i vµ bπc, tu vi÷n, du ngoπi qua rıng gÁ t’ch vÌi nh˜ng chÛ voi Æang lµm vi÷c vµ nhi“u Æa Æi”m h†p d…n kh∏c.

Anawrahta lµ 1 trong 6 du thuy“n ÆÈc Æ∏o cÒa Heritage Line Æi vnh Hπ Long, TP.HCM (Vi÷t Nam) - Siem Reap (Cambodia).  MÌi Æ©y, Samsung Æ∑ cho ra mæt ¯ng dÙng kh∏m ph∏ v®n h„a "Cuture Explorer" t≠¨ng

 T’t Trung Thu kh´ng chÿ lµ dp Æ” m‰i ng≠Íi trong gia Æ◊nh c„ c¨ hÈi qu©y qu«n b™n nhau, mµ cn lµ c¨ hÈi Æ” bµy t· t◊nh th≠¨ng qua c∏c m„n quµ Trung Thu Æ«y ˝ ngh‹a.

Hi”u Æ≠Óc Æi“u Æ„, Kh∏ch sπn Hµ NÈi cho ra mæt r†t nhi“u m…u m∑ b∏nh sang tr‰ng v“ h◊nh th¯c, ÆÈc Æ∏o v“ h≠¨ng v vµ ÆÀm Ƶ b∂n sæc d©n tÈc.

MÁi mi’ng b∏nh lµ mÈt s˘ tr∂i nghi÷m Æ∆c bi÷t cÒa v gi∏c, c∂m nhÀn h≠¨ng th¨m cÒa kh¯u gi∏c vµ s˘ th·a m∑n cÒa th gi∏c. Lng Æ· tr¯ng ng‰t bÔi quy÷n vÌi c∏c loπi nh©n b∏nh nh≠: sen træng, khoai m´n, ÆÀu Æ· , hπt dŒ, trµ xanh, ngÚ v, ÆÀu xanh, tπo n™n nhi“u h≠¨ng v Æ∆c tr≠ng kh∏c nhau. V· b∏nh m·ng vµng „ng b‰c l†y lÌp nh©n b™n trong vÌi v ng‰t bÔi cÒa tr¯ng, h≠¨ng th¨m du cÒa sen nhuy‘n træng hay v thanh m∏t cÒa trµ xanh, ng‰t bÔi cÒa hπt dŒ, khoai m´n vµ ÆÀu Æ·. T†t c∂ Æ∑ tπo n™n mÈt s∂n ph»m tuy÷t h∂o, m„n quµ r†t ˝ ngh‹a Æ” dµnh t∆ng cho gia Æ◊nh, bπn bà hay ÆËi t∏c.  Vıa qua, SÎ Ngoπi vÙ ßµ NΩng phËi hÓp vÌi thµnh phË Changwon, Hµn QuËc tÊ ch¯c hÈi th∂o "XÛc ti’n du lch vµ Æ«u t≠ thµnh phË Changwon, Hµn QuËc". Lµ Æ´ th trung t©m ph›a ß´ng Nam Hµn QuËc, Changwon c„ s¯c cπnh tranh vµ v th’ v≠Ót tr™n c∂ mÈt thµnh phË tr˘c thuÈc trung ≠¨ng v“ c∏c m∆t d©n sË, quy m´ tµi ch›nh, tµi nguy™n nh©n l˘c.. Lµ thµnh phË c„ lch sˆ l©u ÆÍi, mang ÆÀm b∂n

 Lµ s˘ ki÷n Æ≠Óc tÊ ch¯c th≠Íng ni™n, n®m nay "Giao l≠u v®n h„a HÈi An - NhÀt B∂n" l«n th¯ 13 sœ di‘n ra tı ngµy 28 Æ’n ngµy 30/8/2015, tπi Khu phË cÊ HÈi An. B™n cπnh nhi“u hoπt ÆÈng h†p d…n, s˘ ki÷n n®m nay cn muËn gˆi mÈt th´ng Æi÷p v“ s¯c kh·e vµ m´i tr≠Íng Æ’n vÌi m‰i ng≠Íi th´ng qua hoπt ÆÈng di”u hµnh, Ƶn di‘n "MÈt giÍ v◊ HÈi An sπch h¨n", "HÈi An - thµnh phË du lch kh´ng Kh´i thuËc l∏" lµ s˘ tham gia cÒa c∏c t◊nh nguy÷n vi™n HÈi An, NhÀt B∂n vµ quËc t’. Th´ng qua c∏c hoπt ÆÈng, s˘ ki÷n Æ∑ Æ” lπi d†u †n s©u sæc trong lng du kh∏ch trong vµ ngoµi n≠Ìc trong suËt nhi“u n®m tÊ ch¯c, giÛp n©ng cao hi”u bi’t vµ t®ng c≠Íng mËi quan h÷ hÓp t∏c, h˜u ngh gi˜a hai n≠Ìc Vi÷t Nam - NhÀt B∂n; ÆÂng thÍi g„p ph«n giÌi thi÷u, qu∂ng b∏ nh˜ng nät v®n h„a truy“n thËng, Æ∆c sæc cÒa hai d©n tÈc Æ’n du kh∏ch.  Gi˜a c∏i næng hà oi ∂, Mätaphore Æ∑ mang Æ’n cho nh˜ng v kh∏ch mÍi c∂m gi∏c s∂ng kho∏i trong mÈt b˜a ti÷c mÔa hπ s´i ÆÈng, trŒ trung, trµn Æ«y n®ng l≠Óng tπi kh∏ch sπn Metropole Hµ NÈi vµo ngµy 26/6 vıa qua. MÈt trong nh˜ng Æi”m nh†n Æ∆c sæc cÒa "B˜a ti÷c mÔa hπ" ch›nh lµ s˘ xu†t hi÷n cÒa s©n kh©u k’t bªng l∏ cau Æ≠Óc phun s¨n vÌi mµu sæc Æa dπng, ph∏ c∏ch. ß≠Óc sæp x’p mÈt c∏ch ph„ng kho∏ng, s©n kh†u nµy g©y †n t≠Óng s©u sæc tÌi t†t c∂ c∏c v kh∏ch mÍi vÌi nät trŒ trung, in ÆÀm d†u †n s∏ng tπo cÒa ngh÷ nh©n cæm hoa Järämy Martin.

GENERAL NEWS

CHANGWON

 After completing online procedures, passengers can bring their boarding passes printed or displayed on a mobile device to the security gate without having to go through check-in counters at airports. They can also choose their own seats with the online check-in service.

The new service is available to passengers without checked baggage traveling on domestic flights departing from Noi Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat airport.  Besides Online Friday on December 4, customers have another chance to shopping with huge special offers on Autumn Online Friday, August 28. The two online Fridays are a highlight of the online shopping season this year. To join the two programs, businesses can visit the website www. onlinefriday.vn. In addition to traditional offers such as free shipping, happy hour, big sale and gifts, new services such as 20% cash-back when using card and no online payment fee. To promote online shopping activities, Vietnam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) and its partners will hold some offline events with the participation of large online supermarkets and electricial appliance businesses.  With a depth of 15 meters, the area near Hon Khoai Island is suitable for a deep water seaport. Hon Khoai has been zoned as a national general port able to accommodate the largest vessels used for commercial activities around the world.

The planned seaport has been added to the group of Seaports in the Mekong River Delta (group 6). The project will be of great significance to the development of Nam Can Economic Zone and to the nation's security and defense when it is put into operation. It will be

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built on Hon Khoai Island, 17km from the sea coast and include multipurpose terminals, liquid terminal, breakwaters, quay wall, road and rail connectivity from Hon Sao Island and other related facilities. The project is planned to complete by 2020.  Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) feature a generous beaches and could be a highlight of Quang Nam tourism, boosting the sustainable growth of this sector. In addition to maintaining and improving the quality of services, the island's Association of Tourism has offered a wide range of discounts and services. A group of 10 to 30 guests booking the "Cu Lao Night" package on every Saturday will receive 3 to 6 free tickets to to the Cu Lao Cham reserved area.

According to The People's Committee of the Hoi An Old Quarter, visitor tickets for Hoi An and Cu Lao Cham will be free on July 9th, 2015 .  Since July, the tourist center of Phong Nha - Ke Bang has introduced a new tour exploring the 4.5km interior of Phong Nha cave.

Guests also have the chance to swim across Xuyen Son Lake (Trans Mountain Lake), a "bottomless" lake. With an area of 300 m2, this lake is a part of the underground river of Phong Nha cave, discovered in the survey in 2012. Join the tour, visitors walk, kayak and swim across the lake and 9-km underground river. The return trip takes 6 hours.  The luxury river cruiser ANAWRAHTA, owned by Heritage Line has left Ho Chi Minh City aboard the heavy lifting vessel, Rolldock Storm, bound for a 5-day journey to Myanmar.

Built entirely in Vietnam over 14 months, the 23cabin luxury vessel has an aluminum superstructure

HOI AN - JAPAN

on top of a steel hull. The Anawrahta will sail on four different itineraries ranging from 4 to 11 nights, visiting ports including Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Homalin. The longest itinerary is the 901-mile, 12 day / 11 night journey from Mandalay to Homalin on the Chidwin River and ending in Bagan on the Ayeyarwady River, with excursions to textile and silversmithing workshops, temples and convents and teak forests with working elephants, among others. The cruiser joins the five other unique Heritage Line ships in Halong Bay, Vietnam and on the Mekong River between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Cambodia.  Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co Ltd has launched "Culture Explorer - Vietnam", a new mobile application to facilitate understanding and appreciation of specific destinations across Vietnam via the location technology of Google maps.

The application will help users explore Vietnam's natural landscapes, and architectural structures as well as providing interesting information about the cultural heritage of the country from a new perspective.

"Culture Explorer -Vietnam" application is compatible with smartphones and tables using Android operating system.

Users can download free the application from Google Play Store and Galaxy Apps.  The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a special occasion for family gatherings but also a chance for you to show your love with meaningful gifts. Understanding this, Hanoi Hotel is offering many types of moon cakes presented in a luxurious style and featuring different traditional tastes. Each piece brings guests a great dining experience, satisfying your

SAMSUNG CULTURE EXPLORER APP

all senses. Tasty egg yolk blends with flavors of white lotus seed, Indian taro, red bean, chesnut, green tea, green bean and more, creating scrumptious cakes.

The slender yellow crusts cover the whole inner, bringing excellent works of art. Indeed, Hanoi Hotel Moon cakes would be meaningful gifts for your family and friends.  Recently, Danang Foreign Affairs Department has co-operated with Changwon, Korea to hold the seminar "Tourism and Trade Investment in Changwon, Korea". As the central urban area of the Southeast Korea, Changwon has many advantages and competiveness to develop faster than other big cities in term of population, finance and human resource. With the long history and rich culture, Changwon is also an attractive destination with exclusive tourism products. In the seminar, businesses in Danang have discussed controversial problems related to exported products, study abroad and local tourism services.

The seminar has created opportunities for businesses in Danang to co-operate with Changwon partners, expend market and increase the number of visitors who travel to and from the two cities.  The 13th Hoi An - Japan Culture Exchange Program will be held from 28 to 30 August in Hoi An Ancient Town.

Besides many anticipating activities, on the great occasion of this event, a message of health and environment is wanted to send to everyone through various responding activities such as parade, "One hour for a cleaner Hoi An" Forum, "Hoi An, a smoke-free tourist city" with the participation of Hoi An, Japanese and international volunteers.

Hoi An - Japan Culture Exchange Program has made strong impressions on locals and visitors and contributed to enhancing mutual understanding and building friendship between Hoi An and Japan. This annual event also introduces and promotes traditional cultures of the two nations to visitors.  On these sultry days of summer, Metaphore has offered guests the fresh feelings of an effervescent summer party hold at Metropole Hanoi Hotel on June 26. One of the party's highlights is a stage made from areca leaves designed in a unique style with various colors. In an open space, the stage, designed by the talented artist Järämy Martin, has impressed all guests with its youthful and creative beauty.

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SINGAPORE (41- 43 Tr«n PhÛ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3848 9168)

EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES

THAILAND (63 - 65 Hoµng Di÷u, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3823 5092)

INDIA (58 - 60 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3824 4989) CANADA (31 HÔng V≠¨ng, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3734 5000) GERMANY (29 Tr«n PhÛ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3843 0245) KOREA (Daeha Building, 360 Kim M∑ *Tel: 3831 5110) AMERICA (170 Ng‰c Kh∏nh, Kim M∑ *Tel: 3850 5000) INDONESIA (50 Ng´ Quy“n, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3825 3353) MALAYSIA (43 - 45 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3734 3836/49)

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(Floor 14, HCO Building, 44B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3822 2460) AIRLINES AIR ASTANA (Room 707, Floor 7, Ford Th®ng Long Building - 105 L∏ng Hπ *Tel: 3562 7536 *Website: http://www. airastana.com) KOREAN AIR (Floor 2, VIT Building, 519 Kim M∑ *Website: www.koreanair.com.)

MALAYSIA AIRLINES (Floor 2, Somerset Grand Hµ NÈi - 49 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3826 8819 *Website: http://www. malaysiaairlines.com) QATAR AIRWAYS (Floor 2, Sentinel Place Building, 41A L˝ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 6191*website: http:// qatarairways.com) VIETNAM AIRLINES (200 Nguy‘n S¨n, B ߓ, Long Bi™n *Tel: 3873 0314 *Website: http://www.vietnamairlines.com) TRAVEL AGENTS BUFFALO TOURS (70-72 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3828 0702 *Websitel: www. buffalotours.com) GOLDEN TOUR (1st Floor, 16 Hµm Long, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3944 6000 ) CTY TNHH TM & DU LëCH BÑN ߤNG HÄNH - A TRAVEL MATE CO. LTD. (7 Dinh Tien Hoang Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 3926 3370

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(113C, Bui Vien Str., Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City *Tel: (84-8) 38 38 66 78 *Fax: (84-8) 38 38 66 76

FORTUNA HOTEL HANOI (6B L∏ng Hπ, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3831 3333 *Email: sale@hanoihotel. com.vnWebsite: www.fortuna.vn)

(45-47 Le Loi Str., Hue *Tel: (8454)393 44 55/ 393 44 56 *Fax: (84-54) 393 44 57) TAXIS HANOI TAXI CP CORPORATION (105 L∏ng Hπ *Tel: 3826 2626 Website: www.taxicp.com.vn) MAI LINH (47 Kim ßÂng, Gi∏p B∏t, Hoµng Mai *Tel: 3822 2666 *3861 6161 *Website: http://www. mailinh.vn) HOTELS/RESORTS CANDLE HOTEL T‰a lπc tπi quÀn trung t©m Ba ß◊nh, kh∏ch sπn 4 sao Candle lµ Æi”m Æ’n l˝ t≠Îng dµnh cho doanh nh©n vµ kh∏ch du lch, vÌi 72 phng nghÿ vµ 68 c®n hÈ Æ≠Óc trang b hi÷n Æπi cÔng h÷ thËng nhµ hµng, qu∏n bar, phng gym, sauna vµ b” b¨i lu´n sΩn sµng mang Æ’n cho kh∏ch hµng dch vÙ tËt nh†t khi l≠u trÛ.

Located in Ba Dinh district, four stars hotel-Candle is the perfect location reserved for business and tourists.We are ready to bring customers our best service with modern 72 hotel rooms, 68 services apartments, restaurants, bar, gym, sauna and indoorswimming pool.

(287-301 ßÈi C†n, QuÀn Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3733 9933 *Fax: 3762 0193 *Email: sales@candlehotel.vn *Web: www.candlehotel.vn/†www. housingvietnam.vn) DAEWOO (360 Kim M∑, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3831 5000 *Website: http://

HANOI HOTEL (D8, Gi∂ng V‚, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3845 2770 *Website: www. hanoihotel.com.vn) INTERCONTINENTAL HANOI WESTLAKE (1A Nghi Tµm, T©y H *Tel: 6270 8888 *Website: http://www.intercontinental.com) JW MARRIOTT HANOI (No 8, ßÁ ߯c DÙc, M‘ Tr◊, Tı Li™m *Tel: 3833 5588 *Website:www.marriott.com *www.hanovahotel.com) MELIA HANOI

(44B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 3343 *Website: http://www.meliahanoi.com) PULLMAN HANOI (40 C∏t Linh Street, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3733 0688 * Website:www. pullman-hanoi.com) SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE (15 Ng´ Quy“n Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3826 6919 *Website:http://www.sofitel- legend.com) SOFITEL PLAZA HANOI (1 Thanh Ni™n, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3823 8888 *Website: www.accorhotels.com/asia) RESTAURANTS ASAHI SUSHI (288 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3974 5945 *Website: http:// asahisushi.vn/vn/index.php) BLUEBIRD WINE CELLAR RESTAURANT - BISTRO (7 Xu©n Di÷u Street, T©y H *Tel: 3722 4165 *Website: www. bluebirdwine.com)

C•M VIåT (63 Phπm HÂng Th∏i *Tel: 3927 5920)

SIXTY SIX RESTAURANT

NHÄ HÄNG QUÉN °N NGON

S` BUFFET (64 Nguy‘n Du, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3941 3338 *Website: www.subuffet.vn)

26 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, Hoµn Ki’m District *Tel: (+84-4) 3933 6133 *Fax: (+84-4) 3933 6135 *Email: ngonhanoi@vnn.vn) CLUB DE L'ORIENTAL (22 T´ng ß∂n, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3826 8801 *Hotline: 3927 4641/ 0904 885 414) DA PAOLO WESTLAKE (No 18, Lane 50/59/17 ß∆ng Thai Mai, T©y HÂ, *Tel: 8585 1443) DON'S RESTAURANT (16 lane, 27 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ, *Tel: 3719 2828) DRAGON PALACE (64B Qu∏n S¯, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3942 9168) HÅI SÅN NGON (199A Nghi Tµm, T©y H *Tel: 3719 3170 *Website: http:// ngonhaisan.vn) HIGHWAY4 (5 Hµng Tre, Hoµn Ki’m * 101 Tr«n Th∏i T´ng, C«u Gi†y * 54 Mai Hæc ß’, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng) HOME RESTAURANT (34 Ch©u Long, Ba ß◊nh, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 04 3939 2222 *Hot line: 0916 018 535 *Email: info@ homerestaurant.vn *Website: www. homerestaurant.vn) KHAZAANA (11 L˝ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m*Tel: 3934 3513) KOTO (59 V®n Mi’u, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3747 0338 *website: http:// www.koto.com.au) LION CITY CAFE & RESTAURANT 92 L™ Du»n, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3942 9292) PHô 24 (31 Hµng Khay, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 1812 *Website: http://pho24.com.vn) PILSNER URQUELL ORIGINAL (10 Nguy‘n Bi”u, *Tel: 3734 2288 *Website: http://www. original.vn/webapp/home.php) POTS 'N PANS (57 BÔi Th Xu©n, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3944 0204) QUÉN °N NGON (18 Phan BÈi Ch©u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3942 8162 *Website: http:// ngonhanoi.com.vn/index.php/vi)

(66 Hµng BÂ, Hoµn Ki’m * Tel: 04 3266 8888)

VERTICALE (19 Ng´ V®n SÎ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3944 6317, website: www. verticale-hanoi.com) TAY TAP BAR & GRILL (100A Xu©n Di÷u, T©y H * Tel: 3718 6917 * Website: www. taytap.com) TIME HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR (L´ B, D23 Khu Æ´ th mÌi C«u Gi†y, Tr«n Th∏i T´ng, C«u Gi†y * Tel: 04 3834 2288) TOP CHEF RESTAURANT (T«ng 1 & 2 Toµ T©y, khu chung c≠ cao c†p Golden Westlake, 162 A Hoµng Hoa Th∏m, 151 ThÙy Khu™, T©y H * Tel: 3728 1919) WA JAPANESE CUISINE (7 TrÛc Bπch, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3715 3663 *Website: http://wa-cuisine. com.vn) BARS/CAFES CIAO COFFEE (2 Hµng Bµi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 1494) HIGHLANDS COFFEE (6 Nhµ ThÍ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 0444) LEVEL10 NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE (T«ng10, 57 L˝ ThuÍng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi) M-BOX BAR & LOUNGE (23A Trµng Thi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3828 8820) MUZIK PARK (57 Cˆa Nam, Hoµn Ki’m * Website: www.57cuanam.vn) PRESS CLUB (59A L˝ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m * Tel: 3934 0888) SPORT BAR O'LEARYS (38 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m * Tel: 3934 5368) THE KAFE (18 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, Ba ß◊nh, *Tel: 37476245 *Website:www. thekafe.vn) THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF (28 Thanh Ni™n, T©y H *Tel: 3715 4240 *Website: http://www.coffeebean.com)

THE ROOFTOP (Floor 19, Pacific Place Building - 83B L˝ Th≠Íng Ki÷t, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3946 1901) SPAS AMADORA WELLNESS & SPA (250 Bµ Tri÷u, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3978 5407 *Website: http://amadoraspa.vn/vn/how- to-spa.html) ANNAM FOOT & BODY MASSAGE

CASA D'ORIENTE (23 Hµng TrËng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 8678 *website: www. casadoriente.com) CRAFT LINK (43 V®n Mi’u, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3733 6101 *website: www.craftlinkvietnam.com) IPA NIMA (73 Trµng Thi, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 4000 *Website: http://ipa-nima.com) SˇNG

(71 Hµng B´ng, Hoµn Ki’m * Hotline: 0932 391 888)

(27 Nhµ ThÍ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 8733)

ANAM QT SPA (42 Hµng TrËng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3928 6116 *Website: http://www.anamqtspa.com)

T¢N M≤ DESIGN (61 Hµng Gai, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3825 1579 *Website: http://www.tanmydesign.com)

AQUAMARINE SPA (44 L™ Ng‰c H©n, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 2220 6788 *Website: http://aqmspa.vn)

TRANH TH£U XQ (110 Hµng Gai, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3938 1905 *Website: http://tranhtheuxq.com/vi/)

ELITE SPA FITNESS & SPA (51 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3718 6433 *Website: http://elitefitness.com.vn) VÑN SEN SPA (65B T´ Hi’n Thµnh, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 6282 8588 *Website: http:// vansenspa.vn) ZEN SPA (100 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ *Tel: 3719 9889) BANKING SERVICES ANZ (Floor 7, Suncity Building, 13 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3938 6901 *Website: http://www.anz.com/ vietnam/vn) CITI BANK (17 Ng´ Quy“n, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi *Tel: 3825 1950 *Website: http://www.citibank. com.vn) HSBC (23 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 3189 *Website: http:// www.hsbc.com.vn) STANDARD CHARTERED (49 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3696 0000 *Website: http://www. standardchartered.com.vn) VIETCOMBANK 198 Tr«n Quang Kh∂i, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 3137 *Website: http:// www.vietcombank.com.vn) SOUVENIR SHOPS CARAT SHOP (27 Xu©n Di÷u, T©y HÂ *Tel: 6270 0479 *Website: http://www.carat.vn/)

CULTURE VIETNAM MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY (Nguy‘n V®n Huy™n Street, C«u Gi†y *Tel: 3756 2193 *Website: http://www.vme.org.vn) VIETNAM NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY (1 Phπm NgÚ L∑o, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3824 2433 *Website: http:// www.baotanglichsu.vn) VIETNAM NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (6 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 3733 2131 *Website: http:// www.vnfam.vn/) SHOPPING MALLS PARKSON (198B T©y S¨n, ßËng ßa *Tel: 3537 8666 *Website: http:// www.parkson.com.vn) VINCOM TOWERS (191 Bµ Tri÷u, Hai Bµ Tr≠ng *Tel: 3974 9999 *Website: http:// vincomshoppingmall.com/vi-VN/ VincomCenterBaTrieu) TRÄNG TI≈N PLAZA (24 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hoµn Ki’m, Hµ NÈi) SUPERMARKETS CITIMART Hµ NÈi Tower - 49 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3934 3961 *Website: http://citimart.com.vn INTIMEX (22 - 32 L™ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3825 6148 *Website: http:// www.intimexna.com) TRAVELLIVE

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TEL CODE:08

 EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES  AIRLINES  TRAVEL AGENTS  TAXIS  HOTELS/RESORTS  RESTAURANTS  BARS/CAFES  SPAS  BANKING SERVICES  SOUVENIR SHOPS  CULTURE  SHOPPING MALLS  SUPERMARKETS Th´ng tin chi ti’t, vui lng li™n h÷: Ms.Giang Hoang Email: dosm@vntravellive.com *Tel: 0989 246 411.

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TP. HCM

FRANCE

(Telephone Code: 08)

(27 Nguy‘n Th Minh Khai, District 3 *Tel: 3520 6800)

EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES

PHILIPPINE

KOREA (107 Nguy‘n Du, District 1 *Tel: 38225757) AMERICA (4 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3520 4610) LAOS (93 Pasteur, District 1 *Tel: 3829 7667) MALAYSIA (2 Ng´ ߯c K’, District 1 *Tel: 382 99023) JAPAN (261 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, District 3 *Tel: 3933 3510) RUSSIA (40 Bµ Huy÷n Thanh Quan, District 3 *Tel: 3930 3936)

EMBASSIES/CONSULATES

AIRLINES

(40-5 Phπm Vi’t Ch∏nh, Ward 19, B◊nh Thπnh District *Tel: 3518 0045) SINGAPORE (Floor 8 , Saigon Centre - 65 L™ LÓi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 5173) THAILAND (77 Tr«n QuËc Th∂o, District 3 *Tel: 3932 7637) AIRLINES KOREAN AIRLINES (34 L™ Du»n, District 1*Tel: 3824 2878 *Website: https://www. koreanair.com) QATAR AIRWAYS (Room 8, Petro Vietnam Building, 1- 5 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 3888 *Website: http://www.qatarairways.com) TURKISH AIRLINES (Floor 8, AB Tower- 76A L™ Lai, District 1 *Tel: 3936 0360 *Website: http://www. turkishairlines.com)

TRAVEL AGENTS TAXIS

TRAVEL AGENTS

HOTELS/RESORTS RESTAURANTS BARS/CAFES SPAS BANKING SERVICES SOUVENIR SHOPS CULTURE SHOPPING MALLS SUPERMARKETS

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GINKGO VOYAGE (130 Nguyen Cong Tru, District 1*Tel: 3838 9944 *www. ginkgovoyage.com SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL SERVICE (45 L™ Th∏nh T´n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 9279 *Website: http:// www.saigontourist.net)

For further information, please contact: Ms.Giang Hoang *Email: dosm@vntravellive.com Tel: 0989 246 411*Or visit www.vntravellive.com for advertising information

TAXIS TAXI 27/7 (153 X´ Vi’t Ngh÷ T‹nh, Ward 17, B◊nh Thπnh District *Tel: 3962 0620 *Website: http://www.27-7. com.vn/home/index.html)

(17 T´n ߯c Thæng, QuÀn 1, TPHCM *Tel: 3827 1717) NEW WORLD SAIGON HOTEL (76 L™ Lai, District 1*Tel: 3822 8888 *Website: http://www. saigon.newworldhotels.com

MAI LINH (64 - 68 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, B’n Nghä Ward, District 1*Tel: 3829 8888 - *Website: www.mailinh.vn) HOTELS/RESORTS CARAVELLE HOTEL (19 - 23 C´ng Tr≠Íng Lam S¨n, District 1 *Tel: 3823 4999 *Website: http://www.caravellehotel. com) INTERCONTINENTAL ASIANA SAIGON (Corner Hai Ba Trung St. & Le Duan Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam *Tel: 3520 9999 *Fax: 3520 9955 *www. intercontinental.com/saigon) LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON CITYPOINT (59-61 Pasteur, QuÀn 1, TPHCM *Tel: 3822 5678) LIBERTY CENTRAL SAIGON RIVERSIDE

HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY (242 Tran Binh Trong st., Dist.5, HCMC *Tel: 3839 7777 *Email: info@hcm.equatorial.com *www. equatorial.com) PARKROYAL SAIGON (309B-311 Nguyen Van Troi Str, Tan Binh Dist, HCMC *Tel: +84 8 3842 1111)

THE ALCOVE LIBRARY HOTEL (133A- 133B Nguy‘n ß◊nh Chinh, Q.PhÛ NhuÀn, HCMC *Tel: 6256 9966 *Hotline: 0938 979 000 *Website: www.alcovehotel.com.vn)

WINDSOR PLAZA HOTEL

NHÄ HÄNG NGON

*18 An D≠¨ng V≠¨ng, Q 5, Tp. HCM, Vietnam *Tel: 3833 6688 *Fax: 3833 6888 *Email: services@ windsorplazahotel.com)

(160 Pasteur, District 1 *Tel: (+84-8) 3827 7131 *Fax: (+84-8) 3827 7127 *Email: info@ quananngon.com) SAIGON INDIAN (Floor 1, 73 Mπc Th B≠Îi, District 1 *Tel: 3824 5671)

RESTAURANTS AU LAC DO BRAZIL STEAK RESTAURANT (238 Pasteur, District.3 *Tel: 3820 7157 *Website: www.aulacdobrazil. com)

SHANG PALACE (1st Floor, Norfolk Mansion, 17-19-21 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, Dist. 1 *Tel: 3823 2221 *Website: www.shangpalace.com.vn) BARS/CAFES CAF– CENTRAL SUNWAH

CHIT CHAT RESTAURANT Daily menu change for our breakfast and dinner buffets, served in a relaxing atmosphere.

8 live cooking stations with over 60 varieties of domestic and international mouth-watering dishes. A meeting place to enjoy a cup of coffee from selected premium blends and delicious house-made pastries and cakes.

(242 Tran Binh Trong st., Dist.5 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam *Tel: 3839 7777, ext. 8000 *Email: dine@hcm.equatorial.com) GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (197 ß“ Th∏m, Phπm NgÚ L∑o, Dist.1 *Tel: 3837 1894 *Website: www.thegoodmorningvietnam.com) INDOCHINE (26 Tr≠¨ng ßnh, Dist.3 * Tel: 3930 8421)

(Sun Wah Tower, 115 Nguy‘n Hu÷, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 9303) CALIBRE CHARNER (Floor 1, Palace Hotel Saigon, 56 - 66 Nguy‘n Hu÷, 1 District *Tel: 3829 2860 *Website: http:// www.palacesaigon.com) CATWALK NIGHTSPOT (76 L™ Lai, Dist.1 *Tel: 3824 3760) GO 2 (187 ß“ Th∏m, Dist.1 *Tel: 3836 9575) LA HABANA (6 Cao B∏ Qu∏t, District 1 *Tel: 3829 5180)

BANKING SERVICES ACB

(442 Nguy‘n Th Minh Khai, District 3 *Tel: 3929 0999 *Website: http://www.acb.com.vn) ANZ

(39 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 2926 *Website: http:// www.anz.com/vietnam) EXIMBANK

SAXN'ART CLUB

IZAKAYA MIRAKU

(28 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 3954 *Website: saxrnart.com)

(2 T´n ߯c Thæng, B’n Nghä, Q1, Tp HCM *Tel: 6299 1304 0906 018 007)

THE JAZZ CAFE (97 S≠¨ng Nguy÷t Énh, District 1 *Tel: 3925 0388)

HSBC

(235 ßÂng KhÎi, B’n Nghä *Tel: 3724 7247 *Website: http://www.hsbc.com.vn)

(129B L™ Th∏nh T´n, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 3181 *Website: http:// vietnamartist.com/index.aspx)

SAIGONBANK (2C Ph„ ߯c Ch›nh, Dist.1 *Tel: 3914 3183 *Website: www. saigonbank.com.vn) STANDARD CHARTER (Floor 1, Sµi Gn Center Building 7 T´n ߯c Thæng, District 1 *Tel: 3911 0000 *Website: http:// www.standardchartered.com.vn) VIETCOMBANK (10 V‚ V®n Ki÷t, District 1 *Tel: 3829 7245 *Website: http:// www.vcbhcm.com.vn) SOUVENIR SHOPS ALPHANA (159 ßÂng KhÎi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3829 7398) ANUPA BOUTIQUE (9 ß´ng Du, Dist.1 *Tel: 3822 2394) APRICOT GALLERY (50 - 52 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3822 7962 *Website: http:// www.apricotgallery.com.vn)

ANNAM SPA (26-28 ß´ng Du, Dist.1 *Tel: 3825 1250 *Website: http:// www.annamspa.vn/vn)

GAYA SHOP (1 Nguy‘n V®n Tr∏ng, District 1 *Tel: 3925 1495)

CRYSTAL SPA

HOÄNG GIA PEARL

(13 - 15 - 17 ßÂng KhÎi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3829 6676)

(Tang 3, 202 Hoang Van Thu, Q.Phu Nhuan, TP.HCM *Tel: 3847 9964 *3847 9295)

(Tel 0909 66 22 31 *www.

HoangGiaPearl.com)

PARKROYAL SAIGON HOTEL

SHAPE LINE BODY'N SOUL

(311 Nguy‘n V®n TrÁi, T©n B◊nh District, HCMC *Tel: 08 3842 1111 * www.parkroyalhotels.com/ saigon.)

(74 Nguyen ß◊nh Chieu, P Da Kao, Q1, Tp HCM *Tel: 2207 0809 *Hotline: 0968 060 268 *Website: www.shapeline.com.vn

PHô 24 (5 Nguy‘n Thi÷p, District 1 *Tel: 3822 6278 *Website: http://pho24.com.vn)

TROPIC SPA

MANDARINE

(11A Ng´ V®n N®m, District 1*Tel: 3822 9783) MAXIM'S NAM AN

SPAS

(79 Phan K’ B◊nh, Dist.1 *Tel: 3910 5575 *Website: http:// www.spatropic.com/)

MOSAIQUE SAIGON (98 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 4634 *Website: www. mosaiquedecoration.com) NGA ART AND CRAFT

DUY TAN SAIGON ARTISAN (47 T´n Th†t Thi÷p, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 3614 *Website: www. saigonartisan.com)

LA CUISINE (48 L™ Th∏nh T´n, District 1 *Tel: 2229 8882 *Website: http://www.lacuisine.com.vn/ reservations.php)

MISS ÉO DÄI (21 Nguy‘n Trung Ngπn, District 1 *Tel: 3822 2139 *Website: www.missaodai.com.vn)

(8 Floor, Vincom Center, 72 L™ Th∏nh T´n & 45A L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, B’n Nghä Ward, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 0056 *Website: http://www. eximbank.com.vn)

PHUC LONG COFFEE (63 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3825 6288 *Ground floor GF, 21B Crescent Mall, 101 T´n DÀt Ti™n Avenue, PhÛ M¸ H≠ng, T©n PhÛ Ward, Dist.7 *Tel: 5417 8778 *Website: www.phuclong.com.vn)

*Website: http://khaisilkcorp.com/ khaicravat/shopping.html)

IPA NIMA (77 - 79 ßÂng KhÎi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 3277 *Website: http:// ipa-nima.com) KENLY SILK (132 L™ Th∏nh T´n, District 1 *Tel: 3829 3847 *Website: www.kenlysilk.com) KHAI SILK (81 & 107 ßÂng KhÎi, District1 *Tel: 3822 2856 *3829 1146

(41 Mπc Th B≠Îi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3823 8356 *Website: http:// www.huongngafinearts.vn/) SAIGON GALLERY OF FINE ART

THÄNH ßÑT BOUTIQUE SHOP (114 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3821 7493 *Website: http://tdtc.com.vn) CULTURE WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM (28 V‚ V®n T«n, District 3) OPERA HOUSE (7 C´ng Tr≠Íng Lam S¨n, District 1.)

MUSEUM OF VIETNAMESE HISTORY (2 Nguy‘n Bÿnh Khi™m, District 1) FINE ARTS MUSEUM (97A Ph„ ߯c Ch›nh, District 1) H¤ CHê MINH MUSEUM (65 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, District 1) SHOPPING MALLS DIAMOND PLAZA (34 L™ Du»n, District 1 *Tel: 3825 7750) PARKSON

(35Bis, 45 L™ Th∏nh T´n, District 1 *Tel: 3827 7636) SAIGON CENTRE (65 L™ LÓi, Dist.1 *Tel: 3829 4888 ) VINCOM CENTER A (171 ßÂng KhÎi & 116 Nguy‘n Hu÷, District 1*Tel: 3936 9999 *Website:vincomshoppingmall.com) VINCOM CENTER B (72 L™ Th∏nh T´n & 45A L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng, District 1*Website: vincomshoppingmall.com SUPERMARKETS ANNAM GOURMET (16 - 18 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, 1 District & 41A Th∂o ßi“n, 2 District *Tel: 3822 9332 & 3744 2630 *Website: www.annam-gourmet.com)

B⁄N THÄNH MARKET (L™ LÓi, District 1 *Tel: 3822 5699)

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 EMBASSIES/ CONSULATES  AIRLINES  TRAVEL AGENTS  TAXIS  HOTELS/RESORTS  RESTAURANTS  BARS/CAFES  SPAS  BANKING SERVICES  SOUVENIR SHOPS  CULTURE  SHOPPING MALLS  SUPERMARKETS Th´ng tin chi ti’t, vui lng li™n h÷: Ms.Giang Hoang Email: dosm@vntravellive.com *Tel: 0989 246 411.

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SAPA (Telephone Code: 020) HOTELS/RESORTS SUNNY MOUNTAIN (010, M≠Íng Hoa, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3787 999 *Website: http:// www.sunnymountainhotel.com) VICTORIA SAPA RESORT & SPA (Sapa District, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam *Tel: +84 20 38 71 522 *Fax: +84 20 38 71 539 *Email: resa.sapa@victoriahotels.asia *www.victoriahotels.asia) RESTAURANTS FANSIPANSAPA (23 C«u M©y, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 556) GERBERA (31 C«u M©y, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 064) NATURE VIEW (51 Fansipan, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 438)

OBSERVATORY

GREEN MANGO

39 Xu©n Vi™n, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3871 019)

(Group 19, Block 4, C∏t Bµ *Tel: 3887 151 *Website: http://www. greenmango.vn/)

TRAVEL AGENTS KHÉM PHÉ VIåT (31 Xu©n Vi™n, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 3872 606 *Website: http:// vietdiscovery.com)

AIRLINES

HOTELS/RESORTS RESTAURANTS BARS/CAFES SPAS BANKING SERVICES SOUVENIR SHOPS CULTURE

142

TAXIS

(8, 25/4 Street, Hπ Long, Qu∂ng Ninh *Tel: 3618 608 *Website: http://www.halongdchotel.com) HÑ LONG PLAZA

(68 Fansipan, Sapa, Lµo Cai *Tel: 6523 172 *Website: http:// sapastar.com)

(SË 1 Hang D¨i H∂i Phng *Tel: 3864 864)

(8 Hπ Long, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3845 810 *Website: http:// www.halongplaza.com)

MAI LINH

MITHRIN HOTEL HALONG

(221 Lπch Tray, ßÊng QuËc B◊nh, Ng´ Quy“n *Tel: 3833 833 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn)

(Hoµng QuËc Vi÷t, B∑i Ch∏y, Qu∂ng Ninh *Tel: 3841 770 *Website: http://www. mithrinhotelhalong.com.vn)

BANKING SERVICES

NOVOTEL HALONG BAY

HÅI PHíNG - CÉT BÄ (Telephone Code: 031)

HOTELS/RESORTS CÉT BÄ ISLAND RESORT & SPA (C∏t C 1, C∏t Bµ *Tel: 3688 686 *Website: http:// catbaislandresort-spa.com) (Zone 3, ß S¨n *Tel: 3864 888 *Website: http://www. dosonresorthotel.com.vn) TRAVEL AGENTS ߤ S•N TOURISM

VIETCOMBANK (11 Hoµng Di÷u, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3822 034 *Website: http://www. vietcombank.com.vn/) ACB

(Hπ Long, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3848108 *Website: http:// www.novotel.com) TU¡N CH¢U ISLAND HOLIDAY VILLA

(69 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3823 392 *Website: www. acbbank.com.vn)

(Island Tu«n Ch©u, Qu∂ng Ninh *Tel: 3842 999 *Website: http:// www.tuanchauholidayvilla-halong. com)

TECHCOMBANK

STARCITY SUˇI M•

(5 L˝ T˘ Tr‰ng *Tel: 3810 865 *Website: www.techcombank. com.vn)

(Hπ Long Road, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3846 058 *Website: http:// www.starcitysuoimo.com/vn)

(Zone 2, ß S¨n *Tel: 3861 330 *Website: http://dosontourism. com/)

CHú S¿T

HÑ LONG TOURISM

HÅI PHíNG TOURIST

(Quang Trung, HÂng Bµng)

(178 T´n ߯c Thæng, L™ Ch©n *Tel: 3622 608 *Website: http:// dulichhaiphong.com.vn/)

INTIMEX MINH KHAI

(1 Hπ Long Road, Qu∂ng Ninh *Tel: 3846 272)

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING MALLS

CHEN

SUPERMARKETS

(204 Quang Trung, Phπm HÂng Th∏i, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3831 777)

TRAVELLIVE

(3 Phπm B∏ Tr˘c, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3733 833)

HOTELS/RESORTS HÑ LONG DC

ߤ S•N

TRAVEL AGENTS TAXIS

TR@C L¢M

HÑ LONG - QUÅNG NINH (Telephone Code: 033)

NG§I SAO SAPA

ߤ S•N RESORT & SPA

EMBASSIES/CONSULATES

For further information, please contact: Ms.Giang Hoang *Email: dosm@vntravellive.com Tel: 0989 246 411 *Or visit www.vntravellive.com for advertising information

SUPERMARKETS

(23 Minh Khai, HÂng Bµng *Tel: 3746 858 *Website: http://www. intimexco.com) PARKSON (1/20A L™ HÂng Phong, Ng´ Quy“n *Tel: 3852 459 *Website: http://www.parkson.com.vn/)

TRAVEL AGENTS

CRUISES ¢U C• (Hanoi Sales Office: 47 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 3933 4545 *Website: http:// www.aucocruises.com)

C 46 M 3 Y7 K0

C 50 M 70 Y80 K70

BHAYA Hanoi Sales Office: 47 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04.3944 6777 *Website: http://www. bhayacruises.com/)

Aphrodite CRUISES

APHRODITE CRUISES Aphrodite Cruises team is simply unique. Sharing the same exquisite standards and scrupulous attention to detail reflective the life of local fish farms which are self of representatives of daily activities weaving indigenous culture, Aphrodite Cruises is the choice of eco & sustainable experiences.

(Head Office: Townhouse B14, Tuan Chau Marina, Halong, Quang Ninh, Vietnam *Tel: 6281 888 *Fax: 6281 666 *Hanoi Office: 20th Floor, VIT tower, 519 Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, Vietnam *Tel: 04 2220 8686 *Fax: 04 2220 8689 *Email: info@ aphroditecruises.com *Website: www.aphroditecruises.com) CALYPSO (Hanoi Sales Office: 32/16A L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04.

3926 4009 *Website: http://www. calypsohalongcruise.com) EMERAUDE CLASSIC (Hanoi Sales Office: 46 L™ Th∏i TÊ, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04. 3935 1888 *Website: http://www.emeraudecruises.com) MARGUERITE JUNK (Hanoi Sales Office: 1 Hoà Nhai, Ba ß◊nh *Tel: 04. 3927 5526 *Website: http://margueritejunk.com) ORIENTAL SAILS Hanoi Sales Office: 32/16A L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04.

3926 4009 *Website: http://www. orientalsailshalong.com) PHOENIX (Hanoi Sales Office: 32M L˝ Nam ß’, Hoµn Ki’m *Tel: 04.

3747 8006 *Website: http://www. halongphoenixcruiser.com) RESTAURANTS HONG KONG (Hπ Long, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3847 591) HOÄNG GIA (Hoµng Gia Park, Hπ Long *Tel: 3845 913) TAXIS MAI LINH (136 Anh ßµo, B∑i Ch∏y, Qu∂ng

Ninh *Tel: 3849 155 *38222 266 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn) BANKING SERVICES VIETCOMBANK (Hπ Long Road, B∑i Ch∏y *Tel: 3844 749 *Website: http:// vietcombank.com.vn) BIDV (Bπch ߪng Ward, Hn Gai *Tel: 3823 680 *Website: http:// bidv.com.vn)

HóI AN

(Telephone Code: 0510) HOTELS/RESORTS ANANTARA HóI AN RESORT (1 Phπm HÂng Th∏i * Tel: 391 4555 * Website: www.hoi-an. anantara.com) BOUTIQUE HóI AN RESORT (Group 6, Block T©n Thnh, C»m An Ward *Tel: 3939 111 *Website: http://www.boutiquehoianresort.com) HOI AN HISTORIC HOTEL (SË 10, Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, HÈi An, Tÿnh Qu∂ng Nam, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 3861 445 *Fax: 3861 636 *Email: reservation@hoianhotel.com.vn *Website: www.hoianhotel.com.vn) HOI AN BEACH RESORT (SË 1 PhË Cˆa ßπi, Thµnh phË HÈi An, Tÿnh Qu∂ng Nam, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 392 7011 *Fax: 392 7019 *Email: reservation@ hoianbeachresort.com.vn *Website: www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn) LE BELHAMY HóI AN RESORT & SPA (Hamlet 1, ßi÷n D≠¨ng, ßi÷n Bµn *Tel: 3941 888 *Website: http://www. belhamyhoianresort-vietnam.com) LOTUS HóI AN

*Tel: 3940 000 *Website: http:// www.thenamhai.com/)

*Website: http://www.acbbank. com.vn)

VICTORIA HOI AN BEACH RESORT & SPA

AGRIBANK

(Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Town, Quang Nam, Vietnam *Tel: +84 510 3927 040 *Fax: +84 510 3927 041 *Email: resa. hoian@victoriahotels.asia *www. victoriahotels.asia) TRAVEL AGENTS HóI AN TRAVEL (10 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo *Tel: 3910 911 *Website: http:// www.hoiantravel.com/) RESTAURANTS HEAVEN GARDEN (236 Cˆa ßπi *Tel: 3919 199 *Website: http://www. heavengardenres.com/vn) SAKURA RESTAURANT & COOKING CLASS (11 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c *Tel: 3910 369 *Website: http:// hoiansakura.com) SECRET GARDEN (Down the alley next to 60 L™ LÓi *Tel: 3862 037 *Website: http:// secretgardenhoian.com/) SEN (Cˆa ßπi Beach *Tel: 3927 252 *Website: http://nhahangsenhoian.vn) BARS/CAFES BROTHER'S CAF– (27 - 29 - 31 Phan BÈi Ch©u *Tel: 3914 150 *Website: http:// www.brothercafehoian.com.vn) HóI AN FULLMOON TOWNS BAR & RESTAURANT

(330 Cˆa ßπi *Tel: 3923 770 *Website: http://hoianlotushotel.com/)

(101 Cˆa ßπi *Tel: 3923 922 *Website: http://www. hoianfullmoontowns.com)

PALM GARDEN BEACH RESORT & SPA HOI AN

TAM TAM CAF–

(Lπc Long Qu©n, Cˆa ßπi Beach *Tel: 3927 927 *Website: http:// www.palmgardenresort.com.vn/) SUNRISE HóI AN BEACH RESORT (Cˆa ßπi Beach *Tel: 3937 777 *Website: http://www. sunrisehoian.vn) GOLDEN SAND RESORT & SPA HóI AN (Thanh Ni™n Road, Cˆa ßπi *Tel: 3927 550 *Website: http:// www.goldensandresort-spa.com.vn) THE NAM HAI (ƒp 1, ßi÷n D≠¨ng, ßi÷n Bµn

(110 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c *Tel: 3862 212 *Website: http://www. tamtamcafe-hoian.com) TAXIS HóI AN (193 L˝ Th∏i TÊ, C»m Ch©u *Tel: 3919 919) MAI LINH (410 Cˆa ßπi & 60 Nguy‘n Duy Hi÷u *Tel: 3914 914 *3929 292 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn) BANKING SERVICES ACB (24 Cˆa ßπi *Tel: 3914 635

(92 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3864 300 *Website: http://www.agribank. com.vn) VIETINBANK (4 Hoµng Di÷u *Tel: 3861 340 *Website: http://www.vietinbank.vn) CULTURE HóI AN MUSEUM OF FOLK CULTURE (33 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c) HóI AN MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE (7 Nguy‘n Hu÷ *Tel: 3852 945) MUSEUM OF SA HU∞NH CULTURE (149 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3861 535) SOUVENIR SHOPS É ß§NG SILK (62 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo *Tel: 3910 59) L¤NG ßáN TR¡N PH@ (65 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3861 996) MóC KIM B¤NG (C»m Kim *Tel: 3934 282) TRANH TH£U XQ HóI AN (23 Nguy‘n Th∏i H‰c *Tel: 3911 872 *Website: http:// tranhtheuxq.com)

ßÄ NøNG (Telephone Code: 0511)

HOTELS/RESORTS A LA CARTE DA NANG BEACH (Corner of Vo Nguyen Giap Street & Duong Dinh Nghe Str, Son Tra Dist, Da Nang *Tel: +84 5113 959 555 *Fax: +84 5113 959 555 *Web: www.alacarteliving. com *Email: reservation-dn@ alacarteliving.com) AVATAR HOTEL DA NANG (Add: 120 An Thuong 2 street, My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist, Da Nang City, Viet Nam *Website: http://avatardanang.com/) FUSION MAIA DANANG (Tr≠Íng Sa, Khu™ M¸, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 3967 999 *Website: http://www.fusionmaiadanang.com) INTERCONTINENTAL DANANG SUN PENINSULA RESORT (B∑i Bæc, S¨n Trµ *Tel: 3938 888 *Website: http://danang. intercontinental.com/)

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PULLMAN DANANG BEACH RESORT (V‚ Nguy™n Gi∏p Street, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 395 8888 *Website: www. pullman-danang.com) GRAND MERCURE DANANG HOTEL (Lot A1, Zone of the Villas of Green Island, Ha C≠Íng Bæc, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 379 7777 *Website: http://www. accorhotels.com/7821) NOVOTEL ßÄ NøNG PREMIER HAN RIVER (36 Bπch ߪng, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3929 999 *Website: http://www.novoteldanang-premier.com) SAMDI HOTEL (203-211 Nguy‘n V®n Linh, Thanh Kh™, ßµ NΩng *Tel: 0511 3586 222 *Fax: 0511 3586 225 *Email: info@samdihotel.vn *Website: www. samdihotel.vn TRAVEL AGENTS ASIANA TRAVEL MATE (Domestic Arrival Hall, ßµ NΩng Airport *Tel: 3614 783 *Website: http://www.asianatravelmate.com)

*Tel: 3470 114 *Website: http://www. chammuseum.danang.vn)

VIETCOMBANK=

MUSEUM OF DANANG (24 Tr«n PhÛ, Thπch Thang, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3822 390 *Website: http://www. baotangdanang.vn)

Website: http://www.vietcombank. com.vn)

SOUVENIR SHOPS ART GALLERY (176 Tr«n PhÛ, Ph≠Ìc Ninh, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3897 798)

RESTAURANTS TR@C L¢M VI£N (8 - 10 Tr«n Qu˝ C∏p *Tel: 3582 428 *Website: http://truclamvien.com.vn/) SPAS VINCHARM SPA (Vinpearl Luxury ßµ NΩng - Tr≠Íng Sa, Ha H∂i, NgÚ Hµnh S¨n *Tel: 3968 888 *Website: http://www. vincharmspa.com) BANKING SERVICES ACB (16 Th∏i Phi™n, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3897 806 *Website: http://www.acbbank. com.vn) TECHCOMBANK (244 - 248 Nguy‘n V®n Linh *Tel: 3650 118 *Website: http://www. techcombank.com.vn) CULTURE DANANG MUSEUM OF CHAM SCULPTURE (No2, 2/9 Street, B◊nh Hi™n, H∂i Ch©u

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HU⁄ (Telephone Code: 054)

S•N MÄI ߧNG BA (Tr«n H≠ng ßπo)

HOTELS/RESORTS ANA MANDARA HU⁄ (ThuÀn An Town, PhÛ Vang *Tel: 3983 333 *Website: http://www. anamandarahue.net/) BEST WESTERN PREMIER INDOCHINE PALACE (105A HÔng V≠¨ng,TP Hu’ *Tel: 054 393 6666 - Fax : 054 393 6555 *Email: info@bwpindochinepalace.com *Website: www. bwp-indochinepalace.com)

TAXIS S§NG HÄN (37/1 ßi÷n Bi™n PhÒ, H∂i Ch©u *Tel: 3719 258)

(78 HÔng V≠¨ng *Tel: 3811 900

CENTURY RIVERSIDE HOTEL HUE

NHA TRANG (Telephone Code: 058) HOTELS/RESORTS BEST WESTERN PREMIER HAVANA NHA TRANG (38 Tr«n PhÛ Boulevard, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 388 9999 *Website: www. havanahotel.vn) CAM RANH RIVIERA BEACH RESORT&SPA (Northern Peninsula Cam Ranh, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Viet Nam *Tel: (+84) 583989898 *Email: rym@rivieraresortspa.com *Website: www.rivieraresortspa.com) MIA RESORT

(49 L™ LÓi, Hu’ *Tel: (+84) 54 3823390 *Website: http://www. centuryriversidehue.com)

(B∑i ß´ng, Cam H∂i ß´ng, Cam L©m *Tel: 3989 666 *Website: http://www. mianhatrang.com/)

IMPERIAL HU⁄ (8 HÔng V≠¨ng, PhÛ HÈi *Tel: 3882 222 *Website: http://www.imperialhotel.com.vn/)

SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY

VEDANÇ LAGOON (Zone 1, PhÛ LÈc *Tel: 3681 688 *Website: http://www.vedanalagoon. com/)

SUNRISE NHA TRANG BEACH HOTEL & SPA

(Ninh V©n Bay, Ninh Ha *Tel: 372 8222 *Website: http://www. sixsenses.com/SixSensesNinhVanBay)

(12 - 14 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3820 999 *Website: http://www. sunrisenhatrang.com.vn/)

RESTAURANTS CUNG ßçNH (3 Nguy‘n Sinh Sæc, V‹ Dπ *Tel: 3897 202 *Website: http://www.royalpark. com.vn/) TAXIS MAI LINH (177 Phan ß◊nh PhÔng *Tel: 3898 989 *Website: http://www.mailinh.vn) BANKING SERVICES VIB (51 Hai Bµ Tr≠ng, V‹nh Ninh *Tel: 3883 666 *Website: http://www.vib. com.vn)

RESTAURANTS LOUISIANE BREW HOUSE (Lot No 29 Tr«n PhÛ Park *Tel: 352 1948 *Website: http://www. louisianebrewhouse.com.vn/) BARS/CAFES GUAVA (34 Nguy‘n Thi÷n ThuÀt, T©n LÀp & 17 Bi÷t Th˘, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 3526 197 & 3524 140 *Website: http://www. guava.vn/) RAINBOW BAR (90A HÔng V≠¨ng, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 3524 351)

TAXIS NHA TRANG (46 Nguy‘n Th Minh Khai *Tel: 381 8181) KHÉNH HOÄ (46 L™ Th∏nh T´n, LÈc Th‰ *Tel: 3810 810) TRAVEL AGENTS SUN FLOWER TRAVEL (2B HÔng V≠¨ng *Tel: 3527 660 *Website: http://www. sunflowertravelvietnam.com) BANKING SERVICES BIDV (45 - 47 ThËng Nh†t *Tel: 3822 034 *Website: http://bidv.com.vn/) VIETINBANK (4 Hoµng Hoa Th∏m *Tel: 3822 759 *Website: http://www. vietinbank.vn)

PHAN THI⁄T MüI N– (Telephone Code: 062) HOTELS/ RESORTS

PH@ HÅI RESORT VÌi 44 phng Deluxe vµ 38 bi÷t th˘ sang tr‰ng vµ c„ ban c´ng ri™ng; c∏c phng c„ m∏y lπnh, Æi÷n thoπi quËc t’, qu«y r≠Óu, truy“n h◊nh v÷ tinh, kät an toµn, m∏y s†y t„c... PhÛ H∂i Resort lu´n sΩn sµng chµo Æ„n du kh∏ch.

The 4 star Phu Hai Resort always welcomes guests with 44 deluxe rooms & 38 luxurious villas with private terraces, restaurant & bar, 2 tennis courts, spa & beauty salon and private beach(200m)...

(Km8, Nguy‘n ß◊nh Chi”u, Ph≠Íng PhÛ Hµi, Thµnh PhË Phan Thi’t, Tÿnh B◊nh ThuÀn, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 062. 3 812 799 & Fax: 062. 3 812 797 *Email: info@phuhairesort.com *Website: www.phuhairesort.com) VICTORIA PHAN THIET BEACH RESORT & SPA (Km 9, Phu Hai, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam *Tel: +84 62 3813 000 *Fax: +84 62 3813 007 *Email: resa.phanthiet@victoriahotels.asia *www.victoriahotels.asia) RESTAURANTS BAMBOO BAMBOO (131 Nguy‘n ß◊nh Chi”u, Hµm Ti’n *Tel: 3790 169)

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (57A Nguy‘n ß◊nh Chi”u *Tel: 3847 589 *Website: http://www. thegoodmorningvietnam.com) SOUVENIR SHOPS SAIGON ART & GALLERY (Km 11, Hµm Ti’n *Tel: 3847 507 *Website: http://www.saigon-art.com) VIET FASHION (34 Nguy‘n Hu÷ *Tel: 6253 213) SUPERMARKETS CO.OP MART (1A Nguy‘n T†t Thµnh, B◊nh H≠ng *Tel: 3835 440 *Website: http://www. coopmart.vn)

ßÄ LÑT (Telephone Code: 063) HOTELS/RESORTS ANA MANDARA VILLAS DALAT RESORT & SPA (L™ Lai Street, Ward 5 *Tel: 3555 888 *Website: http://anamandararesort.com/) BINH AN VILLAGE RESORT DALAT (H Tuy“n L©m, Khu phË 4,

ßµ Lπt, Vi÷t Nam *Tel: 84-633 - 800 999 *Email:dalat@binhanvillage.com *Website:www.binhanvillage.com) DALAT EDENSEE LAKE RESORT & SPA (Tuy“n L©m Lake, Zone VII.2 *Tel: 3831 515 *Website: http://www. dalatedensee.com/) NGñC PHÉT ßÄ LÑT (10 H TÔng MÀu, Ph≠Íng 3, Tp. ßµ lπt *Tel: 063 368 3979 *Fax: 063 383 5868 *Email: info@ ngocphatdalathotel.com *Website: www.ngocphatdalathotel.com) RESTAURANTS LE RABELAIS (12 Tr«n PhÛ *Tel: 3825 444) TAXIS ßÄ LÑT (20 Phπm NgÚ L∑o *Tel: 3556 655 *Website: http://dalattaxi.com.vn) MAI LINH (18 Nguy‘n V®n Cı *Tel: 3511 111)

BçNH D¶•NG (Telephone Code: 650) AN LAM SAIGON RIVER (21/4 Trung Str, Vinh Phu W, Thuan

An Dist, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam *Tel: (+84) 650 378 5555 *Fax: (+84) 650 378 5000 *Email: rsvn.sr@anlam.com *Hotline: (+84) 908 998 550)

VüNG TÄU (Telephone Code: 064) HOTELS/RESORTS H¤ TRÄM BEACH RESORT&SPA (H Trµm, Ph≠Ìc ThuÀn, Xuy™n MÈc *Tel: 378 1525 *Website: http://www. hotramresort.com/) TROPICANA BEACH RESORT & SPA (44A Road, Ph≠Ìc H∂i, ߆t ß· *Tel: 367 8888 *Website: http://www. tropicanabeachresort.com/) TAXIS MAI LINH (12 Hoµng Hoa Th∏m *Tel: 3563 656) PETRO (50 Nam K˙ KhÎi Ngh‹a *Tel: 3851 851) RESTAURANTS DAVID

(92 Hπ Long Street, Ward 2 *Tel: 3521 012) GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (6 Hoµng Hoa Th∏m *Tel: 3856 959 *Website: http://www. thegoodmorningvietnam.com)

PH@ QUˇC (Telephone Code: 077) HOTELS/RESORTS THE SHELLS RESORT & SPA PH@ QUˇC (B∑i bi”n Gµnh Gi„, th tr†n D≠¨ng ß´ng, ß∂o PhÛ QuËc *Tel: +84 3872 3655 *Email:info@theshells. com.vn *www.theshells.com.vn) TAXIS PH@ QUˇC (379 Nguy‘n Trung Tr˘c, D≠¨ng ß´ng Town *Tel: 3995 599 *Website: http://www. sascophuquoc.vn) RESTAURANTS CHEZ CAROLE (88 Tr«n H≠ng ßπo, D≠¨ng ß´ng *Tel: 3848 884 *Website: http://www. chezcarole.com.vn/

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ß¡M C¡U HAI, PHÉ TAM GIANG, HU⁄, 07/2015 TÉC GIÅ: L£ TH⁄ TH¿NG T´i chÙp b¯c ∂nh nµy vµo mÈt s∏ng sÌm tπi ß«m C«u Hai, ph∏ Tam Giang, n¨i Æ©y c„ nh˜ng lµng chµi nh· vÌi nh˜ng chi’c thuy“n c„ d∏ng vŒ Æ«y th¨ mÈng. MËi l«n tÌi Hu’, t´i lu´n Æ’n C«u Hai Æ” t◊m th†y s˘ y™n b◊nh vµ thanh th∂n cho ch›nh m◊nh gi˜a bÈn b“ lo toan cuÈc sËng. Kh∏c vÌi nh˜ng b¯c ∂nh tr≠Ìc Æ©y, l«n nµy t´i ch‰n g„c nh◊n tı b«u trÍi, Æ” th†y s˘ y™n b◊nh †y kh´ng chÿ Î mÈt g„c nh· ri™ng bi÷t nµo mµ bay trµn tr™n khæp m∆t n≠Ìc m™nh m´ng.

Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, Hue, July 2015 Photo: Le The Thang I took this photo in an early morning in Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, the home to picturesque small boats of a fishing village. Whenever visiting Hue, I go to Cau Hai, find a tranquil space to forget all daily worries. Unlike previous photos, this one is taken with a view from the sky. The serene beauty of Cau Hai reappears not only at a small corner but also on the immense surface of the lagoon.

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