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Keng
post Jan 26 2015, 02:04 PM

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I did a week trip there couple of years ago. Spent 3 nights at Hoi An and 2 nights at Hue.

My advice to those who are going:

1. Plan for 15th night in lunar calendar. They will switch off most of the lights near the river and you'll see lotsa lantern and elly tran ha.
2. Awesome place to be and good food too. Morning Glory and the baguette near the wet market is what i can think of right now
3. I stayed near the beach and most the hotels have shuttle to the town which is about 15 mins away.
4. As for Hue, take the scenic train from Danang. remember to sit on the window side facing the coast!
5. You don't really need to spend a lot of time in Hue, 1 night at least 2 nights at most. Its not big with most of the attraction are within bike ride distance. Their forbidden city was still under going major renovation the last time I was there, nothing spectacular imo. I prefer the summer palace more.

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post Jan 26 2015, 03:00 PM

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Last 2 week I bought the open bus ticket.. From. HCM, mui Ne, nha trang, hoi an, danang, Hue and Hanoi..

For me.. Most nice place to visit is mui Ne ( desert) and nha trang (4 island tour and nice beach to hang out)

Hoi an is a old town like penang..

HCM, Hue and Hanoi for me is quite traffic congestion.. I not really like it..

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post Jan 26 2015, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 03:00 PM)
Last 2 week I bought the open bus ticket.. From. HCM, mui Ne, nha trang, hoi an,  danang, Hue and Hanoi..

For me.. Most nice place to visit is mui Ne ( desert)  and nha trang (4 island tour and nice beach to hang out)

Hoi an is a old town like penang..

HCM, Hue and Hanoi for me is quite traffic congestion.. I not really like it..
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Where are you now? I planning to go danang lor, how leh? Btw ask u, got bus to si phan don (4000 islands) or not from danang? hmm.gif
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post Jan 26 2015, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 26 2015, 03:22 PM)
Where are you now? I planning to go danang lor, how leh? Btw ask u, got bus to si phan don (4000 islands) or not from danang?  hmm.gif
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Now I at Laos.. Luang prabang..

I did not notice that whether have bus from danang to si phan Don..

Last time I at Cambodia Siam Reap / phnom phen.. There have bus to there.. But quite expensive

Anyway.. From hoi an to danang or vise versa only 30km...

I advice you fly to HCM.. Take bus to Mui Ne, nha trang, hoi an and da nang.. Which is more worth

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post Jan 26 2015, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 05:58 PM)
Now I at Laos.. Luang prabang..

I did not notice that whether have bus from danang to si phan Don..

Last time I at Cambodia Siam Reap / phnom phen.. There have bus to there.. But quite expensive

Anyway.. From hoi an to danang or vise versa only 30km...

I advice you fly to HCM.. Take bus to Mui Ne, nha trang,  hoi an and da nang.. Which is more worth
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I dah pergi hcmc alrdy. Wait la, see how first after my trip
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post Jan 26 2015, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 26 2015, 08:20 PM)
I dah pergi hcmc alrdy. Wait la, see how first after my trip
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Or you fly to danang take bus to hoi an, nha trang, muine and HCM fly back
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post Jan 26 2015, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 08:35 PM)
Or you fly to danang take bus to hoi an, nha trang, muine and HCM fly back
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Lazy go hcmc again. Want something different drool.gif

Thought u supposed to go back after hanoi? How come u sesat sampai laos pulak? hmm.gif

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post Jan 26 2015, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 26 2015, 08:40 PM)
Lazy go hcmc again. Want something different drool.gif

Thought u supposed to go back after hanoi? How come u sesat sampai laos pulak? hmm.gif
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Now sesat... My. Schedule fast forward.. So find some where else to go.. Hahaa
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post Jan 26 2015, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 08:58 PM)
Now sesat... My. Schedule fast forward.. So find some where else to go.. Hahaa
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Serious? hmm.gif
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post Jan 26 2015, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 26 2015, 09:42 PM)
Serious?  :hmm:
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Yup.. I though finish my journey at Hanoi around Feb...but a bit fast.. So have to travel to Laos and to Thailand..
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post Jan 26 2015, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 09:48 PM)
Yup.. I though finish my journey at Hanoi around Feb...but a bit fast.. So have to travel to Laos and to Thailand..
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Didn't go Sapa? hmm.gif
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post Jan 26 2015, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 26 2015, 10:00 PM)
Didn't go Sapa?  hmm.gif
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Nope.. Sapa is freaking cold.. I didn't bring my winter clothes.. And it's not a right time to go sapa too..
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post Jan 27 2015, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Jan 26 2015, 10:12 PM)
Nope.. Sapa is freaking cold.. I didn't bring my winter clothes.. And it's not a right time to go sapa too..
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I was in Sapa when it was 6C out, damn cold blush.gif
Nice but cold rclxms.gif
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post Jan 27 2015, 03:09 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Jan 27 2015, 10:45 AM)
I was in Sapa when it was 6C out, damn cold  blush.gif
Nice but cold  rclxms.gif
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a bit offtopic, but i'll be headed to sapa end of Feb. What clothing should I bring? Will be going for the trekking tours too. Jeans / shorts, or track pants for trekking?
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post Jan 27 2015, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(whatsayyou @ Jan 27 2015, 03:09 PM)
a bit offtopic, but i'll be headed to sapa end of Feb. What clothing should I bring? Will be going for the trekking tours too. Jeans / shorts, or track pants for trekking?
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The trekking path there quite muddy, so bring along any worn-out clothes, just wear and throw if dirty.
Can rent rubber boots there also, if you wear nice shoes there, confirm no need bring back d
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post Feb 19 2015, 11:34 PM

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My proposed itinerary at central Vietnam:

Day 1 - Arrived at Da Nang at noon via Airasia - Head north to Hue via private car / train (if train, do i have to book advance?)
Day 2 - Hue
Day 3 - Hue to Hoi An (skipping Da Nang at this point)
Day 4 - Hoi An
Day 5 - Hoi An
Day 6 - Hoi An to Da Nang
Day 7 - Da Nang
Day 8 - Afternoon flight back to KL

What do you guys think? Possible? Most likely travelling solo. Gonna crash in budget homestay or hostels (have some budget, thus should follow recommendation in TA, RM 60 - 70 per night max)

Activities in Hue :
- Citadel
- the 3 tombs
- the pagoda

Activities in Hoi An
- old city
- beach or Cham island
- My Son

Da Nang
- Marble Mountain
- Cham museum

cheers

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post Feb 20 2015, 01:18 AM

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QUOTE(cradle0fFilth @ Feb 19 2015, 11:34 PM)
My proposed itinerary at central Vietnam:

Day 1 - Arrived at Da Nang at noon via Airasia - Head north to Hue via private car / train (if train, do i have to book advance?)
Day 2 - Hue
Day 3 - Hue to Hoi An (skipping Da Nang at this point)
Day 4 - Hoi An
Day 5 - Hoi An
Day 6 - Hoi An to Da Nang
Day 7 - Da Nang
Day 8 - Afternoon flight back to KL

What do you guys think? Possible? Most likely travelling solo. Gonna crash in budget homestay or hostels (have some budget, thus should follow recommendation in TA, RM 60 - 70 per night max)

Activities in Hue :
- Citadel
- the 3 tombs
- the pagoda

Activities in Hoi An
- old city
- beach or Cham island
- My Son

Da Nang
- Marble Mountain
- Cham museum

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Firstly, I want to say...Hue is a boring place..shouldn't in your itinerary (should skip this place). Da Nang to Hoi An just 30min drive /30km
Second, you should buy multicity flight! Arrive to Da Nang and departure from HCMC (Head to south)
Third, stay at backpacker which cost you 4USD to 6USD
Forth, train is more expensive then bus..In vietnam, bus is superb

If you want more information you can visit my blog ..link at my signature. If you have more question you can pm me smile.gif

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post Feb 20 2015, 01:42 AM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Feb 20 2015, 01:18 AM)
Firstly, I want to say...Hue is a boring place..shouldn't in your  itinerary (should skip this place). Da Nang to Hoi An just 30min drive /30km
Second, you should buy multicity flight! Arrive to Da Nang and departure from HCMC (Head to south)
Third, stay at backpacker which cost you 4USD to 6USD
Forth, train is more expensive then bus..In vietnam, bus is superb

If you want more information you can visit my blog ..link at my signature. If you have more question you can pm me  smile.gif
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hey man,

Thanks for the info. nice blog! nice vietnam itinerary too!
where did u stayed in Hoi An? Is it near the old town? recommended?
how did you travel from Hoi An to Danang? And Danang to Hue? if you were taking the train, did you buy it on the spot or booked in advance?

Thanks!
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post Feb 20 2015, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(cradle0fFilth @ Feb 20 2015, 01:42 AM)
hey man,

Thanks for the info. nice blog! nice vietnam itinerary too!
where did u stayed in Hoi An? Is it near the old town? recommended?
how did you travel from Hoi An to Danang? And Danang to Hue? if you were taking the train, did you buy it on the spot or booked in advance?

Thanks!
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I forgotten the name of the hotel... But I know where the location of the hotel.. I can share the location it to you if you want.. But the hotel is 25 USD for 2 days.. And yea it's very near to old town/morning market (walk around 5 to 10min)

In Vietnam trip... I bought open bus ticket as you can read tru my blog.. I don't recommend train because of expensive..and I never take train in my Vietnam trip

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post Feb 20 2015, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Feb 20 2015, 12:01 PM)
I forgotten the name of the hotel... But I know where the location of the hotel.. I can share the location  it to you if you want.. But the hotel is 25 USD for 2 days.. And yea it's very near to old town/morning market (walk around 5 to 10min)

In Vietnam trip... I bought open bus ticket as you can read tru my blog.. I don't recommend train because of expensive..and I never take train in my Vietnam trip
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Got any entry in your blog where you got char viet amoi borgh? brows.gif

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