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I am travelling in Vietnam and need some infor about northern area



4 years ago, December 27th 2007Delete | Edit No: 1 Msg: #24668  

loic
loic Peter
N Posts: 4
I have heard about some hill tribes market. In Sapa there are books telling about Coc Ly, Lung Khau Nhin or Bac Ha market.
My friend introduced me a market named Cao Son. She said it is really worth visiting this market.
Anyone can help me to find more info about this market? Reply to this

4 years ago, January 5th 2008Delete | Edit No: 2 Msg: #25065  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
loic,

Cao Son market is not very popular to travelers but to some people, Cao Son is a great attraction for it is not spoiled by travel. It is 1,500 m height, with mainly Mong Hoa people living. From Lao Cai, you can trek along Nam Thi river (stream) to Khuong village, to Lung Khau Nhin, then you can reach Cao Son. Cao Son market is held along the bottom of the mountain. They buy and sell local (home-made products). You can choose another way to Cao Son: To Phiet village -> Lau village -> 15th km then via Thanh Binh farm, then you can reach Cao Son but this road is very rough and hard. Therefore, the landscape is not spoiled.

There are some changes in Cao Son, the life of people is better, the people are very kind...It is great if you have time to visit.

Have a nice trip! Reply to this

4 years ago, January 7th 2008Delete | Edit No: 3 Msg: #25180  

loic
loic Peter
N Posts: 4
Thanks Le. Is it possible to stay overnight there? is there any guest houses or some type of lodge? My friend, Herana - a journalist onced came there and advised me to book a room at Cao Son ecolodge from Pole-star travel?
Do u have any infor about this ecolodge or can u recommend some tour guides or tour operator so I can book the trip to there? Reply to this

4 years ago, January 7th 2008Delete | Edit No: 4 Msg: #25181  

loic
loic Peter
N Posts: 4
One more question, Cao Son market is also on Thursday or not?
Many thanks for your advise Reply to this

4 years ago, January 10th 2008Delete | Edit No: 5 Msg: #25313  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
loic,

after my work, I'll collect more information and inform you.
Reply to this

4 years ago, January 10th 2008Delete | Edit No: 6 Msg: #25323  

Mai1
Mai/Maire/Myra McCann
B Posts: 5
There is a tour company called Smile something or other! If you google it you should find it - think they are in the North somewhere. Good luck - you will love Viet Nam! Mai. Reply to this

4 years ago, January 11th 2008Delete | Edit No: 7 Msg: #25381  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
loic,

It is possible to stay overnight at Cao Son lodge (I have no more information on this lodge), I only know you can stay overnight there. There is also a note for your trip if you go by yourself that the food is not good, it is poor as the people there. Therefore, you have a good experience when visiting this market.

As far as I know, Cao Son market is also on Thursday.

I do not know about any guide but you may check this website www.vietnamtravel-leisure.com , it may be in help. This is all I know. Have a nice weekend and hope you will have a good trip in Vietnam. Reply to this

4 years ago, January 16th 2008Delete | Edit No: 8 Msg: #25560  

Tintinnam
Tintin Nam
N Posts: 3
You can find the Asia King Travel for your trip in Vietnam http://www.asiakingtravel.com Reply to this

4 years ago, January 26th 2008Delete | Edit No: 9 Msg: #26077  

Mboy
Mike
N Posts: 2
Hello. I am arriving in Ho Chi Minh city at 2am in the morning in about 1 month from now from Japan.

Is it possible to find a cheap hotel to book in at this time of the morning?

Also where are the cheaper priced hotels / hostels located?

Thanks in advance for any help. Reply to this

4 years ago, January 26th 2008Delete | Edit No: 10 Msg: #26097  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
Mboy,

Sure, you can find a cheap hotel at that time but be sure that you booked in advance (some hotel close in the midnight, so ask them if they are ready at 2am). You can find a hotel at Pham Ngu Lao street. Reply to this

4 years ago, January 30th 2008Delete | Edit No: 11 Msg: #26357  

Mboy
Mike
N Posts: 2
Le Hanoi,

Thanks for your reply.
I will try and book from here in Japan.

Cheers Reply to this

4 years ago, February 12th 2008Delete | Edit No: 12 Msg: #27335  

nit not
Renita dwi meiliani
N Posts: 21
Hi Le Hanoi,

I need some info about a good place to visit in Hanoi, Da Nang and Hoi An. I have a plan to visit your country next may. How about the weather? How about malaria decease? Do we need for vaccination? Thanks for your help. Reply to this

4 years ago, February 14th 2008Delete | Edit No: 13 Msg: #27461  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
nit not,

there are some good places you can visit during in Hanoi

- Old quarters
- Cyclo tour around Old quarters
- Museum of Ethnology
- Water puppet show
- Some pagodas

Danang

When in Danang, you should spend afternoon time standing on one bank of Han River (divide the city into two parts)

Hoian

There are many things to do in Hoi an, this is a very small old town.


The Weather,
In Hanoi, we have welcome Summer in May, so it is really hot
In Danang and Hoi an, it is hot also. Not much rain but you may see some heavy rain in a day.

Malaria, I think the places you visit do not get influenced by malaria so you need not a vaccination. Only one thing you have to do: Enjoy your trip. Reply to this

4 years ago, February 14th 2008Delete | Edit No: 14 Msg: #27496  

loic
loic Peter
N Posts: 4
hello Le again,

I came back from Cao Son few days ago. It was really a beautiful place.
U r right, it is poor and even the food but the landscape is overwhemling. I stayed in Cao Son ecolodge. It belongs to Pole-star travel.
This company has their private train carriages from Hanoi to Lao Cai. One more thing, this place is not touristic and it is very alike with Sapa where I also stayed for 01 night.
Cao Son market is on Wednesday.
I think u should come there for an unique experience.
I will post some pictures in my blog so that u can view them.

Have a good day! Reply to this

4 years ago, February 15th 2008Delete | Edit No: 15 Msg: #27550  

le hanoi
phucle
N Posts: 14
loic,

love to hearing back from you and knowing you have experienced Cao Son. I look forwards to seeing some your pictures soon.

le.hanoi Reply to this

4 years ago, February 18th 2008Delete | Edit No: 16 Msg: #27827  

nit not
Renita dwi meiliani
N Posts: 21
Hi Le hanoi,

Thanks a lot for all your info about your country. I know for sure, I will love my trip to Vietnam. Would you tell me about the price for rent a car in Hoi An? Thanks. Reply to this



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