Contributions of the group Viet Nam

Bao An Pagoda temple at Fansipan bottom station

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:10:29 +0000

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The architecture of the Bao An Pagoda imitated a Chinese design. Its a reconstructed temple from the origin in Hanoi and located at the cable car bottom station.

Rice Paddies

nobody@ipernity.com (Berny) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:30:27 +0000

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Cat Cat Village near Sa Pa

Ha Long Bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Berny) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:26:28 +0000

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Ein dunstiger Tag, aber trotzdem schön

Chinese temple on Fansipan mountain top

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:52:44 +0000

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A Chinese temple was built on the platform of top station where visitors can come to worship and pray.

wide sea

nobody@ipernity.com (Berny) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:32:10 +0000

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seen from the cableway to the Vinpearl island, pretty high above the water.......

Work on the fishing boat

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:11:49 +0000

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Traditionally, each boat in the floating village is a separate household, though the raft or boat always serves more than one function. It is a home, a means of transport, and a source of income.

Fisher woman rows out selling souvenirs

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:12:29 +0000

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During our tour in the Halong bay inhabitants from fishing villages come to sell handicraft produkts and to increase their income.

View out the rock cave

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:14:49 +0000

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A dramatic setting of rocky formations and crystal blue waters, the bay is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Fisher village in Halong bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:11:13 +0000

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Halong bay and the surrounding bays are a unique location. Every visitor should not miss a visit in a floating fishing village.
This village in front of the limestone rocks gave an idyllic impression due the vista in the mirror effect.

Halong tour stopover

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:18:08 +0000

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Halong In depth we also found a place where we could explore the different option for touring the Bay, visit the cave and spend a rest on a small beach.

Junk in the Halong bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:13:37 +0000

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Typical fishing boat going out the bay to get a good catch.

Steps up to the Fansipan peak

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:11:13 +0000

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More than 600 steps has to climb to the peak of the highest point in Vietnam.
An other cable railway called Tàu Hóa Leo Núi is in construction and after on other two years it will bring the visitors straight to the peak.

Inside the temple on Fansipan top station

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:11:19 +0000

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The temple on the top station of the cable car Fansipan Legend is a center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi.

Get on the cable car to the Fansipan

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:11:34 +0000

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The new constructed cable car to to mountain top of Vietnams highest peak the Fansipan was opened in Februar 2016. Its the world’s longest three-rope cable car system, extending from Sapa Town to Fansipan peak.

View down the cable car to Fansipan peak

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:11:42 +0000

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View out the gondola from the cable car a beautiful sight to the rice terraces at the Sa Pa valley.

Dao women having their rest

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:18:22 +0000

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The four Dao women enjoy an ice creme which was donated by us trekker.
Red Dao (also known as Yao) ethnic minority tribe are colorful hill tribe we encountered, whether we wanedt to or not. Besides their perfectly honed salesmanship techniques, they are noted for their bright red headdress, shaved foreheads and shaved eyebrows (married women).

Cruiser starting to the Halong tour

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:42:29 +0000

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We were looking forward to an exciting and interesting tour in the most famous bay in Vietnam visiting some of the 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.

Calypso Cruiser goes the Halong tour

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:42:56 +0000

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Onboard becoming the most exciting way to enjoy this world-wonder Halong Bay.

Welcome on board Calypso Cruiser

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:43:28 +0000

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Starting a two-day-tour in the famous Halong Bay, three and a half drive-hours outside Hanoi city.

Ferris wheel over Halong bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:43:49 +0000

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Under the project, a complex of entertainment facilities will also be built at the Ba Deo hilltop including a huge Ferris wheel with a height of 250 metres above sea level. Travellers both locals ang foreigners will have a chance to enjoy a stunning view of Ha Long Bay and Ha Long city from the Ferris wheel.