The Alexandre Yersin Museum is located on the 2nd floor of the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, which he founded in 1895. The 100-square-meter museum features his collection of books, from fairy tales to classic literature, his hand-written letters, photographs from his travels around Vietnam, laboratory equipment, and other personal belongings of an erudite scholar in all fields of medicine, astronomy, geography, science, and art. Yersin, as a 28-year-old French man, first set foot on the Nha Trang coast in 1891, pursuing a dream of tropical forest exploration. On display are numerous Yersin's hand-writing pieces such as his travel diary and letters to friends. Source: kienthuc.net.vn Called by locals Mr. Tu, Yersin was the first European to provide health services in the region. Photos on display at the museum show a kind-hearted man who treated his Vietnamese patients for free and enthusiastically supported the poor fishermen who lived in Con village where he had … [Read more...] about Alexandre Yersin legacy showcased in Nha Trang museum
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When Da Lat gets clouded, the view gets heavenly
Photographers go to some trouble, hauling their equipment to mountaintops before daybreak to get the best shots. The Central Highlands town of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province boasts a year-round cool climate rarely found in a tropical country like Vietnam. It was once a summer hideout for French officials during the colonial time who built villas in the hills to escape the heat and humidity of the lowlands. From April to June the town is at its mystical best, when thick clouds and fog envelop mountaintops and valleys, and begin dispersing in dreamy fashion as the sun comes up. However, to catch a glimpse of the heavenly landscapes, one has to be on the mountain at the right time of the day during the right season. Photography enthusiasts get up well before daybreak and make their way up the Du Sinh Hill, around six kilometers from downtown Da Lat. There, they wait patiently for nature to work its extraordinary magic. The road to reach the top of the hill is not easy, but all troubles … [Read more...] about When Da Lat gets clouded, the view gets heavenly
Sales of non-local farm produce banned at Da Lat market
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to ban non-local agricultural products from sale at Da Lat Agricultural Products Market beginning on September 15. The move came following recent cases in which farm produce imported from China have been disguised by local traders as Da Lat products and sold to other wholesale markets across the country, especially in HCM City. Under the regulation, Da Lat Agricultural Products Market will only allow trade of agricultural products produced locally and registered with a Da Lat trademark. The market will strictly ban trade of agricultural products grown outside Da Lat, especially potatoes, carrots and garlic imported from China. The market management board will also install four cameras to monitor the implementation of the regulation, according to authorities. Nguyen Van Son, vice chairman of Da Lat City’s People’s Committee, said the Da Lat Agricultural Products Market (in Trai Mat Area) was built to help local farmers sell … [Read more...] about Sales of non-local farm produce banned at Da Lat market
Da Nang airport maintains lead in service quality
Passengers at the Da Nang international airport (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Da Nang international airport continues securing its first position in Vietnam in terms of providing the best service quality, according to a survey conducted among 21,000 passengers in the fourth quarter of 2017. The survey, conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) at Vietnam’s three largest international airports of Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) and Da Nang (Da Nang city), found that Da Nang airport topped the list with a score of 4.19 points, followed by Noi Bai with 4.13 and Tan Son Nhat with 3.96. It evaluated passengers’ satisfaction over the attitude of the check-in staff, wifi quality, departure terminal area, way-finding and sign guidelines, and taxi availability and prices, among other criteria. The survey revealed that the attitude of check-in officials at the three airports was ranked first with 4.34 points, but the wifi quality at the … [Read more...] about Da Nang airport maintains lead in service quality
Agoda: Eventful summer in Da Nang dominates summer travel plans
Da Nang, with its jam-packed summer events program, has emerged as the top destination among Vietnamese traveling during the summer break, according to new data published on June 26 by Agoda. Dragon Bridge in Da Nang City Examining where travelers from within Vietnam are booking from June through August, the country’s “most livable city” has secured the crown of top summer destination as it hosts an array of events and activities for all ages. Whether it’s the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, setting the skies alight until its finale on June 30, the Helio Summer Festival (June to September), which includes entertainment events ranging from food festivals to Dragon Dance Festivals, or Paragliding Racing, where contestants descend 700 meters from scenic Son Tra Peninsula to its stunning shores, Da Nang has travelers covered. What’s more, the actively-inclined have something to look forward to as well, as the Da Nang International Marathon … [Read more...] about Agoda: Eventful summer in Da Nang dominates summer travel plans
Vietnam Airlines adds 3,000 flights for summer
With the increase, the carrier will provide a total of 4.5 million seats, up 13.4 per cent more than normal and 6 per cent compared to last year, and operate more than 470 flights per day on peak days. The domestic routes to benefit from this program are Hanoi/HCM City- Da Lat/Nha Trang/Phu Quoc The carrier encourages passengers to purchase tickets early, make the earlier planning of the journey and to do online check-in to avoid long queues and waits, and shorten the processing time when the airport is overcrowded because of high travel. By BICH QUYEN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Vietnam Airlines additional flights meet the peak summer demand … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines adds 3,000 flights for summer
Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang
Clear blue skies and cobalt seas at Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam. Nha Trang is an increasingly popular destination in Asia (Source: https://www.star2.com) Blissful beaches Stretching over 6km of powdery white sand, the crescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Nha Trang Bay – and it is easily accessible by foot from the bustling heart of the city. Stroll along the palm tree-lined promenade, have a picnic on the beach and idle the afternoon away people-watching. Come sunset, retire from the beach and take the lift up to the Skylight Nha Trang. Located on the 45th floor of Havana Hotel, the rooftop bar presents an uninterrupted view of the entire city via the 360° Skydeck and is also home to the tallest lighthouse in Vietnam. Alternatively, set out on a day trip excursion to Da Lat. Nicknamed “The Little Paris”, this charming French-colonial retreat offers a cool respite from the humid weather. Popular with outdoor … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang
Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang city in Vietnam
Clear blue skies and cobalt seas at Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam. Nha Trang is an increasingly popular destination in Asia (Source: https://www.star2.com) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Star, one of the leading newspapers in Malaysia, cited seven reasons to visit Nha Trang, the “underrated pearl” of Vietnam, in an article recently posted on its website. Blissful beaches Stretching over 6km of powdery white sand, the crescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Nha Trang Bay – and it is easily accessible by foot from the bustling heart of the city. Stroll along the palm tree-lined promenade, have a picnic on the beach and idle the afternoon away people-watching. Come sunset, retire from the beach and take the lift up to the Skylight Nha Trang. Located on the 45th floor of Havana Hotel, the rooftop bar presents an uninterrupted view of the entire city via the 360° Skydeck and is also home to the tallest lighthouse … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s newspaper hails beauty of Nha Trang city in Vietnam
Untold stories of Da Lat – P6: Cherry blossom valley
Two men have been credited with cultivating cherry-like apricot and cherry blossoms typical of northern Vietnam in Da Lat City. >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P5: Billeting army officers’ wives >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P4: The Haunted House on Prenn Pass >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P3: Royal partition >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P2: Stone villa of Nguyen King’s concubine >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P1: Nguyen Dynasty’s trusted retainer Muoi Loi hoa dao (Cherry Blossom) Valley, tucked away at the end of a small alley on Le Hong Phong Street, is a household name among residents and tourists. The arboretum is known for a variety of cherry blossom breeds that are normally found at the famous Nhat Tan Village in Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Nhat Tan Village provides gorgeous sights and yields the flowers for decorative purposes around Tet (Lunar New Year) every year. Da Lat, … [Read more...] about Untold stories of Da Lat – P6: Cherry blossom valley
Da Lat’s cherry blossom festival to start on January 20
The cherry blossom festival of Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will be started from January 20, announced the provincial People’s Committee at a conference on January 11. Da Lat’s cherry blossom festival to start on January 20As planned, the event aims to promote the beauty of the cherry blossom and give visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view as well as attract more tourists to the flower city.The most public spaces which attract crowds to admire, smell and photograph the cherry blossom trees in Xuan Huong Lake and Tuyen Lam lake tourist site.However cherry blossoms on streets in Da Lat City, including Tran Hung Dao, Bui Thi Xuan, Tran Quang Dieu, Nguyen Du, residential areas in Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong wards; on the national road No.27C linking Da Lat and Nha Trang City have now reached peak bloom. SGGP … [Read more...] about Da Lat’s cherry blossom festival to start on January 20