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Sightseeing (2)

Visit Hoa Binh hydroelectric power plant and Thac Bo Temple:

Overview :

Hoa Binh hydroelectric Power Plant was built from 1979 to April 1994 with the capacity of 1,920 MW, satisfying one third of Vietnam electricity consumption. Not only playing as an important industrial construction, the Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Power Plant is also an interesting tourists attraction. Here possesses many valuable structures such as the majestic granite statue of President Ho Chi Minh of 18 met high in Ong Tuong Hill; the traditional house to keep century letters sent to later generations; monument to memorize Vietnamese and Soviet experts sacrificing their lives on hydropower project, cruise to visit Thac Bo Temple.

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Hoa Binh province

Hanoi

Sightseeing

1 day

Daily

Itinerary

05.30: Pick up at the appoited place in Hanoi and depart for Hoa Binh.

07.30: Take boat to visit along Da River – A grandiose river which has been put into poetry as a landscape of the Northwest Region. Visit Thac Bo Temple – the temple worshipping Lady Thuong Ngan – a very familiar image of many waters regions. The visitors also have chance to visit Muong Village where they can meet and talk to Muong people and learn more about their culture. Here, visitors can get some brocade sourvenirs….

12.00: Come back to the habour. Car pick up to a restaurant for lunch.

14.00: Continue visiting Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Power Plant - the largest one in Vietnam.

16.00: Continue visiting Tien Phi cave to contemplate the magic of the Creator. The visitors can take a look at natural stalactites forming shapes of Buddhas, people and even animals.

17.30: Leave for Hanoi

19.30: Arrive at the appointed place. Ending the trip

Inclusions

Air-conditioned car transfer

Lunch

English or French speaking guide

Sightseeing fee

Insurance (max: 10,000,000 VND/person)

Drinking water: 1 bottle/person

Exclusions

Personal expenses such as telephone fee, other services

Drinks and food beyond the itinerary

Note: Children from 1 to 5 years old: free of charge (share food and bed with parents). Children from 6 to 11 years old: ½ adult ticket (share bed with parents). Children over 12 years old: 1 adult ticket.

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