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Thứ Hai, 6 tháng 4, 2009
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Join cookbook author Robert Carmack and textile designer Morrison Polkinghorne in Hanoi as we explore the hidden food treasures of northern Vietnam. They will re-unite with award-winning guide Vu Minh Tho, plus celebrity chef Didier Corlou, Our Globetrotting Gourmet® tour, jointly organized by AsiaTopTravel, includes deluxe sleeper trains to the highland markets around Sapa near the China border, plus two nights on a deluxe private floating junk sailing picturesque Ha Long Bay. Great hotels, delicious food, wonderful company, plus daily breakfast, most meals, cooking classes and market tours. That's our Globetrotting Gourmet® winning recipe!
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This tour will be available in July 12-22, 2009. let's joint with AsiaTopTravel Company and Gourmet. Click here or Click here to have the detail information about this tour.
Thứ Sáu, 3 tháng 4, 2009
Cooking tour with Chef Didier Corlou and Robert Morrison
Click here or click here to know more about this tourJoin cookbook author Robert Carmack and textile designer Morrison Polkinghorne in Hanoi as we explore the hidden food treasures of northern Vietnam. They will re-unite with award-winning guide Vu Minh Tho, plus celebrity chef Didier Corlou, Our Globetrotting Gourmet® tour, jointly organized by AsiaTopTravel, includes deluxe sleeper trains to the highland markets around Sapa near the China border, plus two nights on a deluxe private floating junk sailing picturesque Ha Long Bay. Great hotels, delicious food, wonderful company, plus daily breakfast, most meals, cooking classes and market tours. That's our Globetrotting Gourmet® winning recipe!
Cuisine is made for travelling and for a simple pleasure, which is what I would define as “gastronomy.” - chef Didier Corlou.
Sunday July 12, Day 1
You will be personally met at the airport with a welcome bouquet, then transported to your deluxe 5-star hotel. 5-star Hanoi hotel along picturesque West Lake It is brand new and spectacular -- rating in this year's Conde Nast HOT list! Hanoi is the country's second largest city and administrative capital, yet it maintains a distinct charm of yesteryear. Its Old Town's trade streets reflect a medieval character of specialization, from paper street, silk street, tin street, and the like. Our strong advice is to see Hanoi NOW, rather than later. Each year brings more modernization, and higher buildings.
Monday July 13 , Day 2
As this is our first full day of the tour, we have planned a very special foodie introduction to Hanoi!
This morning meet celebrity chef Didier Corlou who takes us marketing for his restaurant's daily shopping list.
Didier runs Verticale, arguably the city's best, and is former executive chef at Hanoi's famed Metropole hotel. Watch him choose specialty items from the best of fish, game and poultry, and barter with the merchants for the cheapest price. We’ll also have a chance to sit for morning market coffee and typical breakfast fare. Afterwards go to his kitchen for a cooking demonstration focusing on regional northern Vietnamese dishes, followed by a light lunch. The remaining afternoon is yours to wander Hanoi's streets freely. Don't miss the Opera House and Hoan Kiem lake. In the old quarter, (which we will explore tomorrow) we highly recommend walking down Pho Totich, a charming short laneway leading to popular Pho Hang Gai or Silk Street. There are great deals on silk and hand-stitched embroidery. It's all central, and a short taxi back to our hotel, then group dinner. We'll also briefly stop for one of Vietnam's favorite late-night snacks, Che, a sugar drink mixed with various jellies, pulses, fruits and coconut.
Tuesday July 14, Day 3
Save room during breakfast today, as we traipse off to a progression of pho restaurants, plus hanoi's most famous hawker restaurant streets. Pho is arguably Vietnam’s most famous dish, and chef Didier Corlou calls it “the best soup in the world.” We contend that you won't learn the difference between a good, fair and poor pho until tasting them back to back -- which is exactly what we do! Finish with a cup of authentic ca-phe phin, brewed on the street from a tiny filter -- better yet, we've located one of Hanoi's best! In the afternoon, 
we've scheduled a walking tour of the Old Quarter. We don't know a better way to explore the sites of the city's 36 trade streets, each specializing in an individual craft. Re-group for the Thang Long water puppet theatre, and afterwards evening hawker fare where we eat like the locals! You will love the nom bo kho green papaya salad, which Vietnamese serve with grilled dried beef. Return to hotel, and the remaining evening is free.
Optional: Le Mat village on the outskirts of Hanoi is renowned (and equally notorious) for its traditional restaurants, serving any and everything from snake to monkey to bear and porcupine. As this is a food tour, and if you're interested, we'll help you with reservations and private guide, but because of its nature, it is entirely an optional event.
Wednesday July 15, Day 4
Today, tour Hanoi environs and countryside villas along the Red River delta, including the making of edible rice paper sheets in picturesque Tho Ha. It is a fascinating trip, including a river ferry you won't believe! Also visit Dong Ho village, famous for its inedible paper and magnificent prints, plus a stop at But Thap pagoda. We end in Haiphong, Vietnam's principal seaport and third largest city. Better yet, it has the laid-back feel of Hanoi in the 1990s, yet scantly visited by overseas tourists. We've scheduled a special lunch of rural fare, plus dinner at a popular bia hoi eatery. Bia hoi is Vietnam's famous 'fresh beer' that is made without preservatives, and must be drunk within a day, lest it sour. Typical accompaniments include seafood, suckling pig and steamed okra. It's all great fun, and very authentic.
Thursday/Friday July 16 + 17, Day 5 + 6
This morning walk through the old section of Haiphong, its bustling market life, magnificent 
opera house, plus Du Hang pagoda and the traditional architecture of Hang Kenh communal house. We'll stop for morning coffee then drive to Ha Long.
No visit to northern Vietnam is complete without viewing the spectacle and grandeur of Ha Long Bay. These pinnacles of stone rise majestically from its emerald green waters, well warranting their Unesco heritage status. Time permitting, we'll see Ha Long City's wonderful fish market, then board our private junk for the next two nights. All rooms have private toilet, comfy beds, and delicious food. Pure heaven. All meals included.
Saturday July 18, Day 7
Breakfast on board, then continue cruising along the beautiful harbor all morning, before heading back to Hanoi and our overnight train up to Sapa. En route we'll stop at a village specializing in ceramics -- made the same way for hundreds of years.
In Hanoi, a delicious French dinner at an NGO training school, before catching our train. We've booked private compartments per couple (single occupancy available) with plenty of room for baggage.
Sunday/Monday July 19 + 20, Day 8 + 9
We've planned an exclusive series of outings to the high country, including sumptuous accommodation in upgraded deluxe rooms. We immediately head to the famous Bac Ha morning market, probably the most authentic in the region, then returning in the afternoon to Sapa and hotel check in. The evening is on your own in this gorgeous area, and dinner not included.
Day 2:
After the famous Sapa breakfast, we begin with an easy walking trek or local villages, then return by overnight train to Hanoi. Lunch and dinner included
Tuesday July 21, Day 10
We arrive early this morning to Hanoi, but have arranged morning check in for those still groggy from the overnight train, including breakfast. Today we've left your schedule free for any last minute shopping, visiting, touring (ask us if you require a private guide for the day), and in the evening a very special gala dinner finished with a moonlight ride through the old town of Hanoi.
Wednesday July 22, Day 11
After hotel breakfast we will arrange your airport transfers back home. For those interested in staying longer in Hanoi, or visiting other areas of Vietnam, ask us to arrange your trip south -- including flights, accommodation and guides to Hue, Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang and Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, or other highlights, such as Dalat, the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc island. Just ask!
Tour price inclusive of:
- Deluxe hotel accommodation
- Internal transportation
- Daily breakfast and most meals
- Cooking demonstrations and market tours.
Tour Price Exclusive of
- Airfares to and from Asia.
- Aiport tax
- Insurrance(componsory)
Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 4, 2009
Vietnamese Culitary - Asia Top Travel Company
2. Bánh Khoái Lạc Thiện - Delicious Cake in Hue Citadel
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Moi lan toi
Thoạt nhìn thì bánh Khoái khá giống với bánh Xèo. Cũng nhân tôm, thịt, giá đỗ được cuộn trong một lớp bột chiên vàng. Thế nhưng mọi sự khác biệt được gợi mở ngay sau khi cắn miếng bánh Khoái đầu tiên. Cùng làm từ bột gạo nhưng vỏ bánh Xèo thì mỏng và giòn còn vỏ bánh Khoái thì dày hơn, mềm hơn và thơm ngậy hơn. Trứng gà tạo cho vỏ bánh một mầu vàng như sắc hoa cải đang độ vào mùa. Cha que duoc dung thay cho nhan thit, Cũng cách ăn cuốn bánh trong lá nem cùng các loại rau sống, nhung o
Mr Thien mot nguoi ban cua toi, la vi chu quan ma chang co gi ra ve ong chu quan, luon von va voi nu cuoi hiền hậu, Thien bi khiem khuyet kha nang giao tiep thong thuong tu khi moi sinh ra. No problem, his body language is more than enough to communicate with us. Thien thuong pha tro ma gay ngac nhien cho thuc khach bang “chieu bat nap chai bia” dung cai mo bia tu tao ma toi hay noi dua la Thien ‘s copyright hand made opener. Khi ra về ai trong số chúng tôi cũng đều được tặng một chiếc mở bia đặc biệt đó. No body is alike this guy, he encourage all to leave graffity on his wall. No matter what you like to write, jut do it in your style. He must spend load of money anually to renew his wall I reckon!
Với tôi món bánh Khoái dân giã, mộc mạc nhưng lại chứa ẩn những hương vị tuyệt vời như chính con người đất Huế.
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Quán bánh Khoái Lạc Thiện
Số 6, Đinh Tiên Hoàng, TP Huế
Tel: 054. 3527348
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Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 3, 2009
Bhaya Cruise - Halong Cruise
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The ship can accommodate up to 40 passengers for either 1day/2nights cruise or 3days/2nights cruise in Halong Bay. Together, the two ships offer 40 luxurious cabins and suites and an exciting array of activities and facilities for you to enjoy as you discover the 
scenic delights of Halong Bay
All deluxe cabins and Suites are well appointed, with traditional Vietnamese hardwood creating luxuriant warmth. Light materials and large windows ensure that each cabin is bright and airy. Hand-crafted hardwood furniture, gold and white fittings, and delicate upholstery further enhance the warmth and light in each cabin.
Deluxe cabin (12.5m2) offers all the amenities necessary for you to feel comfortable: twin beds or a queen-size bed, air-conditioner, wall fan, refrigerator, en-suite bathroom with shower. Each features a picture window, providing added light and memorable views
Bhaya Suites (14.5m2) are located on either side of the forward section of the lower deck. Each Bhaya Suite includes a queen-size bed and all the amenities of a deluxe cabin, plus sweeping 180° water-level ocean views, and direct access to the forward lower deck public 
viewing area.
Royal Suites (16.5m2) are located in the forward section of the upper deck, offering panoramic 180° ocean views. Each Royal Suite offers all the standard amenities of a Bhaya Suite, plus a larger en-suite bathroom with bath-tub, a plush sofa and exclusive access to a private viewing area on the upper deck.
ITINERARY: Day 1:
08.00 Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay
12.30 Welcome on board Bhaya Cruise
13.00 Savour a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as your cruise begins
14.30 Spend the afternoon cruising amongst the limestone islands
• Explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot Cave)
• Meet with local people at Van Gia fishing village
• Enjoy optional onboard activities: e.g. sunbathing, traditional massage, cooking demonstrations
17.00 Swim or kayak at Ho Dong Tien anchorage (weather permitting)
19.00 Feast as a luxury Vietnamese Buffet Dinner is served
21.00 Relax at leisure Overnight aboard Bhaya
Day 2: HaLong Cruising
07.00 Start your day with an International Buffet Breakfast
08.15 Transfer to Little Bhaya and cruise to Lan Ha Bay
09.30 Swim or kayak at Lan Ha Bay
12.00 Enjoy an alfresco Seafood lunch on board 
14.30 Swim or kayak at Ho Ba Ham
17.00 Transfer back to the Bhaya
19.00 Feast as a luxury Vietnamese Buffet Dinner is served
21.00 Relax at leisure: e.g. watch a movie, enjoy night fishing with crew members
Overnight aboard Bhaya
Day 3: HaLong -
06.15 Practise Tai Chi on the Sundeck
07.00 Start your day with an International Buffet Breakfast
08.30 Continue cruising in Halong Bay
10.00 Disembark Bhaya. Transfer back to Hanoi
Price
This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is from 364 USD per person.
Please enquire (info@asiatoptravel.net) for availabilities & the most up dated price.
Trip price included:
• Welcome cocktail, meals onboard
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Tax and service charges
• Insurance onboard
Trip price excluded:
• Kayak and spa services• Beverages
• All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
Train to Sapa - Fanxipan Express Train
Fanxipan Express Train
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Fanxipan Express Train Information
Please contact us to reserve your room in Fanxipan train
Fanxipan Express Train have air-conditioned wood paneled, individual reading lights, baggage storege, toilets and overside window.Each pessenger will be service food and drink such as fruit juices, tea and snack bring the Vietnamese taste
Fanxipan Express has a tool providing cold and hot water
Fanxipan Express has a a mini bar on the conner of each carriage offering Vietnamese and westerm delights, snack and drinks. If need, please press the ring in the cabin
*Private deluxe cabin 2 berths at US$ 136 are per person for return
*Wooden deluxe cabin 4 berths at US$ 64 are per person for return
* Note:
- Free picking up from Hanoi to Train Station
- One way ticket are available
- Ticket price does not include meals
- WC are not in cabin
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Handicraft tour in Vietnam - Bat Trang, Van Phuc, Ha Thai, Bang So - Asia Top Travel, asiatoptravel.net
Handicraft Tour - Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Van Phuc
The very best of these ‘factories’ are recognized by Vietnamese people as the b
est producers of a particular object; and enjoy national recognition for their handiwork. Everything from firecrackers to silk paintings; woodcarvings to ceramics and puppets to pottery are made in these locations and can make unique gifts for friends and family at home; or as an exotic reminder of your trip to Vietnam. When paying a visit; you can chat with these artisans; and even try the handiwork yourself.Itinerary
This morning, we leave Hanoi at 8.30am and drive to Bat Trang where we can see firsthand the ancient art of ceramic making at a workshop. Many of the families producing these fine works of art have been doing so for at least 400 years.From Bat Trang we return to Hanoi and head south to the village of Ha Thai, which specializes in making lacquered bamboo products.
Nearby is Bang So village, which produces bamboo and rattan goods. We then find a shady place to enjoy our picnic lunch.
Following lunch we head to the silk village of Van Phuc where the most famous Vietnamese silk is made. We have a chance to explore this ancient village and purchase some silk should we wish. We return to Hanoi at about 5pm.
Price
This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is from 27 USD per person.
Please enquire (info@asiatoptravel.net) for availabilities & the most up dated price.
Trip cost includes:
• Admission fees, service charges and taxes
• Meals (1 lunch)
• Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by English speaking guide
Trip cost excludes:
• Travel insurance (Compulsory)
• Personal Expenses, bar, drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
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