Vietnam Travel Blog – Useful Information, Tips & Tricks
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Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular and famous tourist attractions as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travellers who visit Halong Bay get a chance to see thousands of limestone islands in different shapes and sizes scattered in the spectacular bay. There are many ways to travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay as you can choose from taking a seaplane, bus, train, motorbike or joining a tour.
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Cat Ba Island is the largest of the 367 islands of the Cat Ba archipelago with an area of over 300 square kilometers. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2004. More than half of the island is covered by a national park, which is home to the endangered Cat Ba Langur. Cat Ba Island belongs to Haiphong municipality, which is located in northern Vietnam, only 170 km from Hanoi.
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As there is no railway station in Sapa, when traveling from Hanoi to Sapa by train, you will arrive at Lao Cai City and will have to continue your trip to the town of Sapa by bus or private transport. Taking a local bus from Lao Cai to Sapa is the cheapest way to get to this popular tourist destination. Find the current schedule and ticket prices of this bus.
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Taking a bus from Cat Ba Island to Hanoi is the most convenient and very affordable way for getting to the capital of Vietnam. Check our review of our bus trip from Cat Ba Island to Hanoi by Daiichi Travel.
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If after visiting Cat Ba you are planning to travel further to Hanoi, which is located approximately 160 kilometers from the island, you will have to use a combination of sea and ground transportation. Here you can find a detailed guide and the best ways for traveling from Cat Ba to Hanoi.
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Cat Ba Island and Sapa are two of the most attractive destinations in Northern Vietnam. If you are planning to visit them both during your trip in Vietnam, check how to travel from Cat Ba to Sapa and vice versa.
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Taking a sightseeing bus, also known as a Hop-On Hop-Off bus, is an easy and convenient way for visiting Hanoi. Getting on such a bus is very suitable for people who have limited time in the capital of Vietnam but want to explore as much of the city as possible. In Hanoi, there are several city tour bus companies, but the most popular is Thang Long Hanoi City Tour (Yellow Bus).
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A city tour bus, also known as Hop-on Hop-off Bus, is a flexible and convenient way for exploring various cities and the capital of Vietnam is not an exception. In Hanoi, there are several bus companies that combine transportation and sightseeing for tourists visiting the major attractions of the city. One of the most popular and well-known sightseeing buses is Hanoi City Tour Hop-on Hop-off Bus.
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Sapa is a highland town of Lao Cai province, located in the northwest part of Vietnam. This mountainous town is a destination that is extremely popular with both domestic and international tourists. Planning a trip to Sapa in Vietnam? This detailed Sapa travel guide with travel tips will help you discover the mountainous town and its best things to do.
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Sapa is a town in the northwest of Vietnam which attracts many tourists with its beautiful landscape and unique ethnic culture. There are several ways to travel from Hanoi to Sapa but many people choose to travel by bus because it is more affordable. We’ve chosen Sapa Dragon Express Bus to travel from Hanoi to Sapa. Find our Sapa bus review below.
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There are several ways to travel between Sapa and Hanoi. Previously, tourists were often choosing to return from Sapa by train but now bus travel is becoming much more popular to travel between Hanoi and Sapa. In this article, we will guide you on how to travel from Sapa to Hanoi by Sapa Dragon Express bus. Our Sapa Dragon Express review below.
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In the past, traveling to Sapa by bus was taking a long time and made tourists tired as the way to Sapa was mostly rural road. After building a highway in 2014, getting from Hanoi to Sapa by bus has become much more convenient. Here’s a complete guide covering everything you need to know about Hanoi to Sapa bus travel.
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Sapa is one of the main destinations for tourists visiting northern Vietnam that is famous for its beautiful mountain views, cool weather, and outstanding culture. Hanoi to Sapa is one of the most popular routes in Vietnam. Looking for the best way how to get to Sapa from Hanoi? Explore the guide to traveling to Sapa by train, bus, limousine van, etc.
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Hoi An is an attractive tourist destination in Vietnam for domestic and international visitors. Hoi An is the place where you can immerse yourself in the traditional culture while walking in the old town and seeing the hundreds of years old houses shimmering in legend under colorful lanterns. The ancient town is only about 30 km from Da Nang, so it’s relatively easy to travel from Da Nang to Hoi An.
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Hue has recently emerged as a tourist destination not to be missed when traveling to Central Vietnam. Famous for its historical attractions, the city is also a good place for relaxation and entertainment. Taking a flight to Hue Airport? Check how to get from Phu Bai Airport to Hue. The route Hue Airport to city can be done by Hue airport transfer, taxi, bus, etc.
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Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An are 3 famous tourist cities in Central Vietnam that we’ve been visiting recently. During our trip we gave a try to a sightseeing bus from Hue to Hoi An that not only transferred us between two cities but also let us visit places like Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountains.
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Hue is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, boasting its historical attractions and the charming Perfume River on the side of the majestic Ngu Binh Mountain. Thinking about how to get around Hue during your visit? Traveling around the city to explore its most important sites is quite easy, as you can use various means of transportation in Hue.
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Mui Ne is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful marine eco-tourism destinations, located in Phan Thiet, about 1,510 km south of Hanoi. If you will start your trip in the capital city and will want to travel directly to the beach town, there are several ways for getting from Hanoi to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.


