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Newly-opened Vietnam resorts offer summer retreats

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Located in Pu Nhu Village in the northern mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai, famous for its terraced rice fields, Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort will begin receiving guests Aug. 2.
The resort has 110 rooms, allowing guests to admire the beauty of the terraced rice fields. They change color depending on the time of the year, from green in late spring and summer to golden yellow in October during the harvest season.
Situated 1,000m above sea level, and part of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Mu Cang Chai is home to several ethnic minority peoples. It is about a seven-hour drive northwest of Hanoi.
Photo by Duc Nguyen



While staying at the resort, visitors can participate in activities such as yoga and meditation, as well as experience the culinary traditions of northern highland dishes at the getaway's restaurant.
Room rates start at VND3.9 million (US$153). Guests who book rooms before July 31 will receive a 30% discount.
The above picture is a walkway in the resort beside two rows of cherry trees blooming.
Photo by Duc Nguyen



From the resort, visitors can easily explore popular spots in Mu Cang Chai such as Mam Xoi Hill, Horseshoe Hill, and Mo Waterfall
In the photo is Mam Xoi Hill in the village of La Pan Tan.
Photo courtesy of Garrya Mu Cang Chai



Tucked away on a pristine, quiet beach on Quan Lan Island in Bai Tu Long Bay, the Angsana Quan Lan Resort boasts 156 rooms.
The resort is designed in a style that blends into nature, with highlights that honor local craft villages.
Photo courtesy of Angsana Quan Lan



From Hanoi, guests travel by road to Ha Long Bay, a world natural wonder recognized by UNESCO, and from there continue to the island by seaplane or speedboat.
The resort begins welcoming guests July 1, with room rates starting from VND1.8 million.
Photo courtesy of Angsana Quan Lan


Quan Lan Island is known for its old village scenery, pristine beaches, primeval forests, steep cliffs and fresh seafood
Visitors can explore communal houses, pagodas, and shrines, built by locals on the island hundreds of years ago to pay respect to the gods, kings, and heroes who came there to reclaim land and settle down.
Photo courtesy of Angsana Quan Lan



La Festa Phu Quoc off the coast of the southern province of Kien Giang opened in December last year. Its design style features Mediterranean accents blended with local cultural elements.
Room rates start from VND3.2 million.
Photo courtesy of La Festa Phu Quoc
 

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