Top things to do in Cambodia

Sihanoukville:

As one of the fastest growing resort Gulf of Thailand , the ancient coastal city of Sihanoukville were built from the 1950s to own spotless white sand , the tour to the small island so visitors can freely dive with blue sea . In addition, visitors also can take a taxi to visit the Wat Leu there just over. How to get to Kep from Sihanoukville, Siem Reap and Kampot

Le Grand Mekong Hotel

Staying in the Le Grand Mekong Hotel, you will experience the highest quality services and amenities including free wireless Internet access throughout the property, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service coming with special facilities for disadvantaged guests offered by all professional staffs. All of the convenient guestrooms are fully equipped to bring tourists an unrivaled sense of comfort. A wide range of recreational facilities such as spa, massage and spacious garden is also available. How to travel between Battambang and Sihanoukville

Bird on a stick

Bird on a stick

Not being chicken strips or other unidentifiable chunks of bird, this amazing dish is cooked from tiny ducks and pheasants. They are killed and barbecued and then deep in authentic red Khmer sauce. This stunning dish is spicy and sweet and sticky all at the same time, and making with even birdbrains seems like an ideal idea. These birds can seem a bit intimidating, but do your stick right: start at the breast and find out the way to work to the head.

Wat Ounalom

Constituted in 1443 and containing of 44 structures, the Wat Ounalom which received a battering during the Pol Pot period is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. Nowadays, the wat has turned back to life – the head of the Buddhist of the country lives here, together with a large number of monks.

Wat Ounalom

At the left side of the dais, on the second floor of the main building, is situated a statue of Huot Tat, the Cambodian Buddhism’s fourth patriarch who was killed by Pol Pot. Founded in 1971 when the patriarch was 80 years old, the statue was thrown in the Mekong by the Khmer Rouge to indicate that Buddhism was no longer the strong force in Cambodia.

Eating

You also should know how to behave at the dinner table from Cambodia politely. If you are not sure about what should or should not be done at the same table with people in this country, the easiest way is to follow the next. When you are invited to attend any meal, wait until you are seated to avoid committing the rules ordered by the hierarchy.

Some typical foods in Cambodia

Diamond palace and sky bar hotel

Located at Off Street 310, Sangkat Tonle Bassac,, Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh. This hotel is quiet, clean and the staff and manager is amazing! It is great place in a good location, near the Independence Monument. Close to a variety of restaurants and shops, including Aeon Mall. Not far to either the main markets, the riverside or more historical landmarks (Tuol Sleng, Phnom Wat etc.)

Diamond palace and sky bar hotel

From the rooftop swimming pool, view is awesome to see the beauty of this city. Besides, the breakfast buffet is very good, with different choices of western and eastern tastes. It is worth to have a dive in the swimming pool on the rooftop!

Things to do in Myanmar

The land of clock: in the east of Mandalay, this beautiful town ship is located on high hills over 1500 meters above sea level is quite the same destination of Myanmar tourism. Some notable attractions here are the National Kandawgyi Garden, the famous styled clock at the tower in London, Anisakan waterfall and this beautiful cave in this land

The land of hours: It is historical old city located near the western border of Myanmar. This land is the center of the second largest temple tourism Myanmar, only to Bagan. Temples here are built of block and pebble, not like the temples of block and clay mud in Bagan. The temple is the Shite - Thaung structure and some historical temple in many year for explore. Which is the most beautiful and historical architecture some temple in this land. A day venture out at Bagan

Inya Lake Hotel:

Inya Lake Hotel is a Temple and Market Bog Shawedagong Yoke 20 minute drive. It offers rooms with free Wi - Fi and a private balcony. This 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool, fitness center and a tour desk. ICONIC DISHES IN HEHO, MYANMAR

Mingaladon Airport hotel 25 minutes' drive and a 30 -minute drive from Sule Pagoda.

The rooms here have wood floors and air conditioning. All rooms come with TV, minibar and a safe. Tub and hairdryer are provided in private bathrooms.

Currency exchange and luggage storage can be arranged at the front desk 24 hours. There are also other facilities such as organizing meetings facilities, a business center and laundry services.

PARK ROYAL hotel

Equipped with free wireless internet access throughout the property, this hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with classic furnishings and carpeted floors all coming with a mini bar, free tea/coffee making amenities and a safe.

Before heading to The Music Club for a cocktail, all guests can enjoy these hearty international buffets offered at Spice Brasserie, a sushi counter at Shiki-Tei as well as Chinese specialities available at Si Chuan Dou Hua .

Restaurant and cafe Pan Swel TAW:

Restaurant and cafe Swel TAW Pan is one of the famous restaurants are many tourists love to travel to Myanmar. It serves traditional dishes like rice Myanmar Shan, tea leaf salad, Shan pasta ... food and drinks here are very diverse. You can choose the meal that suitable for your interests and your taste. The restaurant has clean and airy space. You can chat and have conversation in the coffee shop of this restaurant after using the meal. This restaurant is rated as one of the typical restaurant when you visit Yangon.

Best shopping in Yangon

When traveling Yangon, everyone wants to have the special souvenir gift for family and friends have not yet. Although not a tourist destination for those who are passionate about shopping, however when traveling to Yangon, visitors can easily find souvenirs like paintings, lacquer, silk, cosmetics TV President of Myanmar, traditional wooden dolls, especially the Shan bag and Kanchi, most of these products are manufactured by means of meticulous craft, so its cost is quite high, but try to choose and try a few products you buy will be surprised by the sophistication and quality of this land.

Highlight dish in Vietnam

Salmon streams:

• Sa Pa is not only famous land by beautiful natural scenery, the fresh cool climate, but also where there are dishes with bold flavors are more tourists especially preferred. First to mention fish from streams Muong Hoa, Muong Tien brings up selling market town. Spring fish are more kinds. Black fish shaped like fried fish, squinting, black mixed with moss rocks. Notably spring fish never tasted. In addition to including more fish flower, spring goby... Eating fish simply cooked on charcoal or grilled and served hot right through meal, fried crispy and fried with tomato sauce and curry powder spices, pepper powder on the tray was made ​​a delicious meal. Experience diving, snorkelling and boat trips in Phu Quoc
Grilled pork noodles 
Step 1: You give the material from dried minced onion ... to vegetable oil and a large bowl , mix up . Then you have sliced ​​pork in general, you use your hands to knead spices infuse the meat evenly, then brought to the cabinet. Ly Quoc Su – A Hanoi’s street for stunning food

Crush peanuts is pointed 
Step 2: After you skewers marinated meats and brochettes, then roasted on charcoal or stove for about 20 minutes. While rotating meat grilled attention constantly to avoid burning.
Step 3: You can give the meat skewers on grill grates and then clamped again, so meat is not contaminated before baking you spread a little oil on both sides of the grill. Bring on charcoal grill with moderate temperatures, constant flip meats are 2 sides to not burn. When it done, you move out and eat cooked meat with noodles and vegetables.
Step 5: You mix sweet and sour sauce with the ratio: 1 sauce, 1 sugar, lemon water and some Chili and garlic crushed and put in the same. For just mouth tasting.
Step 6: Vegetables eaten raw: little basil, cucumber, lettuce ... (other vegetables if you like), add a little crushed roasted peanuts, shallots

Tam Ky chicken rice
We can see the yellow of the chicken broth cover in the rice and the rice has a beautiful yellow color. The chicken meat is steamed in the stove with some salt, scallion, herb…. to have a specific aromatic. The sauce is used with “Tam Ky” rice chicken is the sauce with the spicy of chilli, the source of minced lemon, the sweet of sugar. All of this mix with fish sauce to have perfect sauce. Retired Air ginger very fine sugar, fish sauce, chili for slightly sweet, salty concentrate. When we eat, we put ginger sauce into the rice, served with chicken and rice.

It is delicious and beautiful dish
Shredded chicken, put to pepper, salt, seasoning salt, a few drops of lemon juice and mix well to coat spices. When we close to eat, mix onion, laksa leaves, herbs, non- gold pilgrims into rice and enjoy.

Sa Dec Noodles 

“Sa Dec” Noodles – thing to eat with flavor of Mekong delta in Vietnam
Noodle dish is popular with many southerners. However, many diners interesting dishes, flavor countryside must mention this special dish.
Besides rice-noodle brand Tho, nine dragon lands exist other rice-noodle brand infatuation hearts - rice noodles. Sweet fragrant rice noodles in this town.

An attractive dish
Noodles fiber is made ​​from rice flour, milk white. It were big, soft fiber, moderate toughness and not friable. When swallowed, if you look closely you will see stem sweet flavored noodles.

Tasting seafood at night:
Compared to many tourist sites in the North Sea, the Halong seafood has become the brand. Grilled squid, fried sweet and sour spicy snails, squid as food is always topped the list of a la carte menu while in Halong. Besides the crab and surface appearance, snout, fish, squid ... the weird names like tickle ears but eye-catching period, substrate surface, devotees, sea sam make anyone come here also expect a times are tasted.

Seafood at night
With visitors stay longer in Halong, you have a chance for selection of seafood feasts point here is therefore also richer. You can eat after bathing in the restaurants around the Bai Chay tourist center if afraid to go away. However, prices here belong to the most expensive because of the location 'facade' in tourist areas. If you want to enjoy the fresh taste of crab, crab fat as he stepped ashore, please be sure to ask the price before ordering.

Highlights in Luang Prabang

Highlights in Luang Prabang
For reasons that are soon become apparent, Luang Prabang is often described as the 'Jewel in Laos Crown'. Even though the town is well and truly on the tourist trail, it has nonetheless managed to preserve its natural splendor and inherent charm, exuding a missed-out-on-modernization vibe. Tours Indochina Laos
The majority of the city's sights can be reached on foot, so getting a map and making your way to the many temples (33 to be exact) is a good way to soak up the surroundings and observe the way of the Lao people, and the large monk community. The wonder of the ancient temples is apparent at first glance; the gentle and unassuming nature of the locals, given the chance, will also leave a lasting impression.
Morning Alms Givings
Alms Giving is held at 4 or 5am daily morning. When attending this special ceremony, everyone brings food, which is prepared and laid carefully on a silver tray, or in rattan basket, sits on the roadside and wait for silent lines of saffron-clad monks walk down the streets of Luang Prabang to collect alms. The ritual is done in silence; the monks walk in meditation, and the almsgivers reciprocate with respect by not disturbing the monk’s meditative peace, even when they pass already. Tours In Laos
Elephant Riding Tours
Take a short driving outside the city, guests will have a chance to visit Elephant Camp near River bank and learn how to control, ride an Asian Elephant. Other activities can be combine such as trekking, visit Waterfall, kayaking, or some mahout course with Camp’s staff.

Baci ceremony
Baci, an authentic ceremony of well wishing, dating back to the times before Buddhism, was widely accepted as the main religion of Lao people. During the ceremony, white cotton threads representing 32 benevolent spirits are symbolically tied around the wrist of the attendants. Locals believe that these Khouan work to protect the people from illness, sadness and the general malaise of everyday, modern life. The blessing is overseen by a Mo Phon (like a Master of Ceremonies) who ensures the Khouan are correctly wound and aligned. After the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy a special Lao meal comprising many renowned local dishes.
The temples of Luang Prabang
Before the Black Flag attacks of 1887 there were 60-plus temples in Luang Prabang, but many were destroyed following the upheaval that followed. Presently, the city has 34 wats which are now protected by the city's UNESCO status and house more than 1,000 monks. Much of the monk population consists of young novices who have travelled to Luang Prabang from the countryside to enjoy the education
Wat Xieng Thong
Enter from Sakkaline Rd (main street) or Souvannakhamphong Rd (Mekong River road)
By the time some travellers reach Luang Prabang, they declare they are “templed-out”. But comparing Angkor Wat to the temples of Luang Prabang is like comparing apples to mangosteens. Luang Prabang has a whopping 34 UNESCO-protected temples to choose from and if there’s one must see it’s Wat Xieng Thong, considered the finest in all of
Wat Mai
Sisavangvong Road
Centrally located on Sisavangvong Road and an important site during the annual Pimai Lao festival, Wat Mai is one of the city's most photographed temples. Founded at the end of the 18th century, construction, additions and expansions of this temple beside the Royal Palace meant it wasn't finished until the late 1890s (the temple was spared during the Black Flag attack). Further structures were

5 Reasons To Visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam

This peaceful tropical paradise, floats in the warm turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand, 50kms from the Vietnamese mainland and a 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Open year round with a peak season from November to March, Phu Quoc is becoming well known for stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, the easy going and relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling.
The majority of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, providing a memorable experience, with plenty of exciting activities and places to visit to keep you and the family entertained during your stay. BASSAC CRUISE

Phu Quoc Boat

The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc, accessible only by ferry or plane, rests in the mild waters of the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border. White-sand beaches ring this island, which remains largely undeveloped except for a sprinkling of fishing villages. But more and more travelers are visiting, and there are several new hotels under construction along the road that lines Long Beach, the busiest stretch of sand on the island. Here are five reasons to check out Phu Quoc before everyone else discovers this hidden gem. South Vietnam tours packages

AFFORDABLE BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS


From thatched bungalows to fancy resorts, Phu Quoc has it all. Rustic accommodations at the popular Beach Club, complete with a beach-side bar to enjoy cocktails or a simple meal, can run as little as $25 per night; rooms at the upscale La Veranda resort, on the other hand, will start around $170 per night. Keep in mind, however, that rooms fill up quickly during the peak travel months of December and January. Be prepared to pay up to four times as much during the high season, and be sure to book early.

FRESH SEAFOOD

Vietnam Seafood

In Phu Quoc, bobbing blue fishing boats are ever present while you’re lounging on the beach. Many resorts promote their own seafood barbecues, but the most astounding variety is available at the night market in the main town of Duong Dong. An absolutely overwhelming selection of glistening fresh scallops in their shells, monstrous langoustines, and every variety of fish is available to be cooked on open grills. The prices are a bit more expensive than elsewhere, so you won’t see many locals, but the atmosphere and quality are unbeatable.

FISH SAUCE AT ITS SOURCE
Fish Sauce

This condiment is vital to Vietnamese food, as well as many other Southeast Asian cuisines, and Phu Quoc is said to produce the best. Visit the Khai Hoan fish sauce factory, just a short walk from Duong Dong's center, to see how it’s made. Those brave enough to face the rank smell of anchovies can climb the ladder leaning against the 10-foot-tall rattan barrels. After looking down into the barrel of amber-colored liquid, sample it in the store. The meaty, full-bodied fish sauce tastes surprisingly pleasant. But don’t try to take any home—most airlines ban fish sauce because the smell is so pungent.

SERENE BEACHES
Phu Quoc Beach

Beyond Long Beach, most of the tear-shaped island’s coastline is undeveloped. Phu Quoc’s roads aren't busy, so it’s easy to rent a motorbike, grab a towel, and search for a bit of empty sand—just use caution on some of the rockier, unpaved roads. The best place to look for your own piece of sun-drenched paradise is along the island's northern coast.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Strolling on the Beach

Many beach destinations in Southeast Asia provoke images of rowdy nightlife, but Phu Quoc has a relaxed, even sleepy, party atmosphere for now. Yes, there are a handful of bars along the main road near Long Beach, but most of the island’s visitors are relatively early to bed. They seem to expend most of their energy swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and taking fishing trips. In fact, most of Phu Quoc’s visitors were in bed by 12:30 am last New Year’s Eve.

The Wonderful Street Food Of Vietnam

The Wonderful Street Food Of Vietnam
It’s a very hot day in Vietnam. An old-fashioned fan circulates tepid air at an excruciatingly slow pace, as if to match the droning of mosquitoes buzzing in our ears. Around us children and adults lay comatose on threadbare cots while an old lady juices dozens of stems of fresh sugarcane. She takes her time arranging a tray with glasses full of ice, methodically pouring freshly-squeezed juice in them.Jasmine Cruise Halong bay

After a tiring morning at the white sand dunes of Mui Ne,  I’ve been observing all this listlessly. But my face lights up as she serves the first glass to me (the guest!). Soon enough, I realise I’m not the only one – I can almost see everyone’s weariness dissipate into thin air as they begin to sip on the sugar cane juice. I don’t know if it was the sugar or the unmistakable freshness of the juice, but to all of us in that moment, that drink was ambrosial. PANDAW CRUISE

Such is the spell that the street food (and well, drink!) of Vietnam casts over visitors :-)

Vietnam sugar cane juice
A glass of chilled sugarcane juice costs just $0.25 in Vietnam but it has magical powers


But that’s not all. The street food of Vietnam has so much to offer. It seduces with sheer variety, textures, and colours. Of course it helps that most of it is mind-numbingly scrumptious :-) Notes of galangal, basil, and lemongrass dilly dally with bejewelled vegetables in rich broths, plates full of fresh herbs – holy basil, coriander, culantro – accompany each meal, fresh smoothies are available at every street corner, and most of this costs less than $2.  No wonder we gained weight when we spent a month in Vietnam. Vietnam travel packages

We tried dozens of soups, noodle-based dishes, broths, desserts, and drinks – all in the name of research of course 😉 We even took an amazing street food tour with Tiger Tours, which offered the perfect introduction to the culinary landscape of Vietnam. Here are our 10 favourite eats from Vietnam – don’t miss them for the world if you’re ever in Vietnam. Make sure you check out the cheeky 11th item on the menu and tell us what you think of the entire debate there – we’re curious to hear what you think

1) Bo La Lot
Tender minced beef is wrapped in betel leaves and BBQ’d over charcoal. Once thoroughly cooked, it is sprinkled with peanuts and served with a spicy dipping sauce. The result? A fragrant Vietnamese snack that is notoriously hard to resist

2) Bánh Bao (Steamed Buns)
Steamed buns that ensconce a variety of savoury fillings – pork, sausages, beef, even boiled eggs. The outer layer is made from flour, milk, and sugar. Its slight sweetness perfectly compliments the savouriness of the fillings. Bánh Bao can be found at every street corner in Vietnam and is the perfect snack for people on the go. Make sure you opt for one right out of the steamer – they taste amazing!

3) Pho
No post on the street food of Vietnam would be complete without a mention of the legendary broth that is Pho (pronounced Fuh). Flavourful rice noodles are topped with meat and beef broth and this bowl of goodness is garnished with coriander, Asian chillies, and spring onions.

Pho is humble food. It is said to have originated in the early twentieth century in North Vietnam. Millions of Northerners fled to the South after the partition of Vietnam in 1954. These refugees popularised Pho in Southern Vietnam. Today it is the most popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City. Dozens of people can be seen wolfing down this steaming hot noodle soup at street-side stalls and restaurants for 7000 – 40000 VND ($ 0.5-2).

There are a number of famous Pho shops in every city in Vietnam, but we loved Pho served at anonymous stalls in little alleys. Most Pho stalls have just 2 things on the menu – Pho Bo (Beef Pho) and Pho Ga (Chicken Pho). If you have a sensitive tummy, try Pho at Pho 24, a chain of Pho restaurants in Saigon. It’s definitely not the tastiest Pho we had, but it’s hygienic and most waiters understand English, so they are happy to help out.

 4) Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Vietnamese people LOVE their coffee. The drink is a big deal in this country. Typical Vietnamese coffee uses Robusta beans instead of Arabica beans. Vietnamese coffee is really strong but it is often served with ice and a generous helping of condensed milk. The resultant Vietnamese Iced Coffee might not be the healthiest beverage, but it is definitely the yummiest. Seriously, who can say no to condensed milk? Not us! *slurp*

The Wonderful Street Food Of Vietnam

 5)  Gôi Cuôn (Rice Paper Spring Rolls)
Rice paper spring rolls or salad rolls are very popular in Vietnam. They are served with a variety of meats and seafood (we’re partial to prawns and fried fish), fresh herbs, light vermicelli noodles, cucumber, and thin sheets of rice paper. Wet the rice paper in the accompanying bowl of water, wrap it around the meats, noodles, and vegetables, and viola spring rolls :-)

The featherlight rice paper and fragrant herbs ensure a light and crunchy snack that is truly refreshing. The best part is, you can customise them to your liking. Best enjoyed on a rickety li’l chair by the side of a busy food stall in Vietnam

6) Banh Mi (Vietnamese Baguette)
This is a legacy left behind by French colonizers. Baguettes are extremely common in Vietnam and are served with a variety of fillings – grilled pork, cold cuts, scrambled egg, minced beef, curried chicken – the options are endless. The Vietnamese version is lighter than a typical French baguette, but equally satisfying.

Banh Mi sandwiches are laden with pickles, crunchy salad, meat, and herbs – the perfect carb fix!!


7) BBQs baby
Vietnamese people take their BBQs very seriously. Come evening, dozens of pop-up restaurants sprout outside busy market places in large cities. In smaller villages and towns, there are entire stretches dedicated to BBQ restaurants. Everything from lobsters and red snappers to king prawns and scallops are on the menu. All you need to do is choose a dish and order, which in itself can be a gargantuan task when there are so many delicacies on offer) :-)

8) Bánh Tráng Me
Banh Trang Me – crunchy rice crackers with sesame seeds – are the perfect snack between meals. They’re usually served with a spicy paste or crunchy salad. Machine-made Banh Trang Me can be found everywhere in Vietnam but man-made crackers still reign supreme in the countryside. Is it just us or do the jagged edges make it that little bit tastier :-)

9) Bun Xao and Pho Xao
We need to thank our friend Jodi, who lives in Saigon, for introducing us to the wonder that is Bun Xao and the miracle that is Pho Xao. Why the hyperbole? Well, here’s the thing. Broths are all well and good and we do love ourselves a good bowl of Pho or Bun Bo Hue (noodle soup) but after a couple of weeks of broths for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, things are bound to get repetitive. We found ourselves craving some good ol’ stir-fried noodles and even tried ordering some. More often than not, it would get lost in translation and we would end up with yet another noodle soup :-(

Enter Jodi. She introduced us to the magic word Xao aka stir-fried.  Pho Xao consists of wok-fried flat noodles topped with stir-fried greens and chicken/beef/prawns/ tofu. Bun Xao translates to stir-fried vermicelli noodles – that’s all it takes to make us happy :-)

10) Che (The Desserts) *sigh*
We tried dozens of Vietnamese desserts but here are some of our favourites :-
Che Chuoi Chug – A sweet soup made by boiling a mixture of bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut cream, and peanuts. This rich and creamy pudding is the perfect end to a thoroughly Vietnamese meal
Rau Câu Trai Dùa – This simple jelly made from fresh coconut juice and agar agar. It’s probably the most refreshing dessert you’ll ever have. Definitely our favourite!!
Sua Chua – Traditional Vietnamese yogurt, usually made with some sugar or condensed milk in addition to milk. The resultant Sua Chua is delicate and scrumptious – the tartness of traditional yogurt is balanced by the sweetness of condensed milk/sugar. Its light texture is perfect for Vietnam’s hot weather. Vietnamese people love having Sua Chua throughout the day – who are we to say no? :-)
Sùong Sào – One of the most popular drinks in Vietnam, Sùong Sào aka Grass Jelly, is usually served with a generous helping of coconut milk or sweet soup. The wobbly jelly is made from a herb belonging to the mint family, which is supposed to have medicinal properties. We were told that grass jelly can cure fatigue within minutes – hmmm!

11) SNAKES AND CROCODILES??!!
We couldn’t end this article without talking about an issue that’s been disturbing us. In parts of Vietnam, snakes and crocodiles are an intrinsic, albeit unusual, part of the street food culture.

Now when it comes to food, Vid and I love trying out local delicacies and don’t shy away from sampling wonderful and weird things while travelling. From finger-licking street food in Mauritius to  pig’s intestines in France, we’ve had it all.

But I will admit I was really disturbed when I saw a snake being brought to a customer’s table, killed in front of said customer, and its beating heart swallowed by the waiter as a proof of machismo. What’s more, the snake’s blood was then drunk to loud cheering (It is said to enhance virility!). I actually recorded the whole thing on video, but it’s too disturbing to upload it here.

The trouble is I can’t explain why it was revolting. Is it just because it’s out of the ordinary? Is it any different from a pig’s snout on sale in Spain or goat’s head in Morocco? Isn’t travel all about respecting (and accepting) local customs? After much thinking I still don’t know which side of the debate I’m on?

Top Things to do in Con Dao Island

Snorkeling
Con Dao is considered one of the best examples of marine conservation in the country. With over 340 species of coral teeming with a colorful array of marine life, Con Dao supports a high level of biodiversity including over 1,400 marine species. Snorkelling in the turquoise waters around the island gives you a chance to look at the colorful and exotic marine life. South Vietnam tours Packages

Con Dao Historical & Prison Tour
In 1861, the French colonial government built this prison to house political prisoners. Today, you can learn about that grim past at the Con Dao Museum, which was once the colonial governor’s residence. Exhibits also reveal details about the island’s natural and pre-colonial history.

Discover Sea Turtles
Con Dao is the only place in Vietnam where sea turtles come to nest and enjoy full National Park protection. From May to October every year, Green and Hawksbill turtles come to nest around one of thirteen beaches. During this period, female turtles come up on the beach at high tide during the night. It takes an exhausting two to three hours for the female to dig, lay and cover her nest before returning to the ocean. Paradise Cruise in Halong bay

Hiking in Tropical Rainforest
Venture into the rainforest behind the town and climb 260 metres above sea level to So Ray Plantation, where you might be lucky enough to spot rare species such as the Con Dao Long Tailed Macaque and playful Con Dao Giant Black Squirrel. Adventurous travelers can keep hiking through the less-traveled north side of Con Dao. BASSAC CRUISE

Rest at stunning Ong Dung Bay.
Trekking to the Lighthouse
A 30 minute ride by speedboat brings you to the beautiful island of Bay Canh, where this adventure begins. A two-hour trek through dense forest leads you to one of Con Dao’s most important landmarks. The Bay Canh Lighthouse was built in 1885 and is one of the highest points on the island, at 226 meters above sea level.

Top Things to do in Con Dao Island

Catamaran Sailing
Feel the soft breeze on your face and see the beauty and charm Con Dao has to offer, from the picturesque fishing boats to the point in the horizon where the sky seems to blend with the sea.

Fishing Trip
What better way to spend the early morning than on a boat feeling the sea breeze against your skin against the backdrop of Con Dao Archipelago? A simple fishing boat offers an ideal way to explore these picturesque waters - and perhaps capture some lunch!

Scuba Diving
With depths ranging from 5 to 20 meters for recreational diving, Con Dao offers a unique opportunity to explore the amazing variety of underwater life. Explore the untouched and pristine coral, and you might spot rays, turtles, giant barracuda, cobia, batfish and small bamboo sharks as well as a whole host of tropical reef fish.

Explore Local Life
A guide will take you around the island, through back roads, small dwellings and local agricultural plots that are peppered with livestock, so you can experience how local people live.