Nha Trang - Tết 2012 (the Year of the Dragon)

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February 1st 2012

Published: February 1st 2012

Tết 2012 (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) - the Year of the Dragon - I decided that it was time to go back to Nha Trang. It has been 12 years since my first trip to Nha Trang, so things have changed. Another reason for going back was that I wanted to see the sun and beaches. On my first trip to Nha Trang, I visited the major sites in the city and three islands, then traveled by bus to Đà Lạt high... Read Full Entry

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I am a Hanoi_girl who loves to travel. When working for a Japanese construction company in Hanoi, I had the chance to travel to 28 countries and to all the 63 provinces in Vietnam, including 25 trips to Huế city. Egypt, Mongolia and Italy are my love, and other favorite countries are Australia, France, New Zealand, Nepal, Fiji, Japan, India, Indonesia, Belgium, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China (8 trips, 15 cities), South Korea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Cambodia (3 trips), Brunei Darussalam, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Laos (3 trips), Malaysia (4 trips), Singap... full info

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My first night in Nha Trang

I walked around and found some shops by the streets selling these things for Tết decorations.

Noodle soup with jelly-fish

Bún cá lá sứa (Noodle soup with jelly-fish) at a street-side restaurant in Nha Trang.

Tourist boats for visiting islands

I am going to visit 4 islands on the one day tour.

Souvernirs on sale at Trí Nguyên aquarium

Sharks at Trí Nguyên aquarium

Cable car to Vinpearl Land

Floating bar - a game on the one day tour

Tourists started jumping down to the water for the game. They would swim toward the bar to get a cup of wine.

The 2-4 Square in Nha Trang

This square is the center of Nha Trang city. The sea is on the right side of this photo. 12 hours after this shot was taken, there were many people at this square waiting to see fireworks on the NY's Eve (22 Jan) - Đây là Quảng trường 2-4, là trung tâm của Nha Trang. 12 tiếng đồng hồ sau khi bức hình này được chụp, tức là gần giao thừa, có rất nhiều người ở đây chờ xem bắn pháo hoa.

Inside an old house on Hòn Tằm island

Vinpearl Statue

Near the car parking area, before taking cable cars to Vinpearl Land.

An old house on Hòn Tằm island

House of railway guards

View from Cổ Mã pass.

A kiln for making ceramics on Hòn Tằm island

Hòn Tằm island (resort & spa)

The stone are musical instrument

Outside the old house on Hòn Tằm island.

An island with lighthouse

View from National Highway No. 1.

This is used for making rice wine

Tourists get their wine from floating bar

A funny game on the one day tour to the 4 islands in Nha Trang.

The night market in Nha Trang

It was closed on the NY's Eve, but it was opened next day (Chợ đêm tại Nha Trang - Quảng trường 2-4.)

An old house in Nha Trang

National Highway No. 1

My motorbike driver is waiting for me while I am taking photos of the mountain ranges along the way.

1st February 2012

Lorraine
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Great entry as Usual
Hey Ha I've made a mental note to add Nha Trang to my Vietnam trip.

1st February 2012

Roman
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Chúc mừng năm mới - Great photos and comments of your trip (like always)
Always great to have news from you and your travels... Makes me remember those places I have been to. I'm missing the beautiful Bảo Đại pictures of you. Huge hugs from France to you

2nd February 2012

Leah
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Happy Tet 2012
Hi Hong Ha, You are back :) The beach & water at Hon Mun look beautiful. Great write up :)

2nd February 2012

Governor
Kent D. Converse

Hello:
You and the scenery is as beautiful as ever. I'll be coming back to VN in March. I hope to see you. Warm Regards, Kent Converse Governor

3rd February 2012

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17th February 2012

Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Nha Trang - Tết 2012 (the Year of the Dragon)
Thanks for your explanation with beautiful photos. And I admire your photographing works have been substantially advanced recently.

13th May 2012

Sue Sims
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visiting Vietnam end of year for a month
Have just discovered your blogs. They are fantastic and so helpful whilst I am planning my trip later this year with my husband.

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