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Da Lat’s Bushels of Blossoms – Vietnam Beauty

Nestled 1,500 meters above sea level on the Langbiang Plateau in the southern area of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the picturesque landscapes of Lam Dong Province’s Da Lat Town attract large numbers of tourists annually.

Thanks to its fresh, cool air, majestic waterfalls and thousands of brilliant flowers, the community is a favorite destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors alike. The name Da Lat originates from the ancient hill tribe people who once populated the region and means “stream of the Lat people.”

Arriving in Da Lat, situated 320 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, tourists are always astonished at the town’s overflowing bounty of flowers.

Blossoms can be seen everywhere in countless varieties including orchids, mimosas, pansies, wild sunflowers and roses. There are also many rare types of flowers found in few other places in the country.

The easiest to spot are the orchids, dubbed locally as “queen of the flowers.” Of the world’s 100,000 species of orchids, as many as 500 types are grown in the town.

Da Lat also boasts a unique species of orchid called lan hai, which received much attention and praise when it was displayed at an orchid exhibition in Tokyo, Japan a few years ago.

The flower was named for its resemblance to a type of embroidered shoe worn by noble women, known in Vietnamese as “hai.”Another popular type of Da Lat flora is the mimosa, a six-meter-tall tree with small yellow flowers which grows only in hot countries.

The tree, which originates from Australia, comes into bloom three times a year during the dry season. Da Lat is home to two types of mimosa trees, one is a long-leafed variety and the other is short-leafed.

Local songwriter Tran Kiet Tuong found great inspiration in the mimosa and wrote a song based on the tree’s beauty.

According to folklore, Da Lat girls would often place mimosa flowers between the pages of a book, and then send it to their boyfriends. The pressed flowers would retain their sweet scent, and act as a fond reminder of the girls. Like the mimosa itself, this practice is said to have stemmed from Australia.

Among thousands of varieties of flowers, the Da Lat rose is a particular favorite nationwide. Aside from being sold in the town’s markets, roses are also transported to larger markets in other provinces and cities, including Hanoi and HCMC.

The flowers come in all sort of colors and shades including pink, violet and yellow.

The yellow roses are known locally as “Josephine,” after the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, while other roses are also referred to after famous movie stars and nobility.

Watercolor waterfalls and more

The town of Da Lat is also well known for its breathtaking waterfalls, including the Prenn, Cam Ly, Dambri and Pongua.

Prenn Waterfall, located at the foot of Prenn Pass and about 10 km from the center of Da Lat, is considered a symbol of the town. Behind the cascading water is a bamboo bridge where visitors can cross through a spray of refreshing mist. Tourists can also explore the surrounding area, home to a wide variety of animals.

Locals compare the scenery at Prenn Waterfall to that of a watercolor painting. The water pouring over the top of the fall creates a sheet of silver, which flows into a swirling pool of white foam at the bottom. A nearby photo shop allows visitors to have their photo taken at the falls to commemorate their trip.

Tourists can also take a horse or elephant ride while touring the area, or rent a canoe to discover the waterfall’s surrounding canals.

Nearby Xuan Huong Lake, spanning five square kilometers, is another picturesque area and popular with honeymooners.

This manmade lake, which was named after famous Vietnamese poet Ho Xuan Huong who lived in the 18th-century, was also a site where many indigenous people of Highland Langbian ancestry made their homes.

In 1984, scientists found many ancient relics at the bottom of the lake belonging to the hill tribes that once lived in this area.

Another well-known Da Lat lake is Tuyen Lam, located five kilometers south of the town.

Tuyen Lam is known as the lake where rivers, springs and forests converge. The immense area stretches over 350 hectares from the beautiful Tia Spring and Da Tam River to Voi Mountain.

Da Lat is also known for its Valley of Love, known in Vietnamese as Thung lung tinh yeu.

Situated about five kilometers outside of town and spanning about 242 hectares, the Valley of Love is filled with scenic, rolling pine tree-clad hills, perfect for picnics.

For those who love to hike, the 1,900-meter tall Lang Biang Mountain takes around three hours to climb. For others who would rather drive up, jeeps can be hired for around US$10.

Other tourist attractions in Da Lat Town include the Da Lat Market, Lake of Sighs, and the summer Palace of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam.

According to Sato Kohara, a Japanese fine arts student touring the area, “I have visited many sites in Vietnam, but still felt surprised when I arrived here. This site is peaceful, romantic and fresh.

“If I have a chance to visit Vietnam again, I will return to this site together with my friends,” she adds.

VietNamNet/Thanh Nien

Tips Fot WOW Bladestorm vs Titan’s Grip

World of Warcraft Warriors rejoice! The new Capstone Talents for the Arms and Fury Trees will satisify all of your damage dealing dreams.

The new expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King, has World of Warcraft players drooling with excitement. Blizzard Entertainment has given players a taste of what is to come by giving new player Talents. Below is a review of the highest level Talents for the Arms and Fury Trees, Bladestorm and Titan’s Grip.

Bladestorm: A PvP Warrior’s Newest WeaponBesides being one of the most impressive visuals in the game, Bladestorm is a very powerful and Rage-Efficient attack. For 25 Rage–less than the cost of one Whirlwind–the Warrior delivers seven Whirlwinds.

Bladestorm also eliminates and renders immunity to all effects that would impede movement, effectively a PvP Trinket of the Human ability Every Man for Himself.

In PvE, a Warrior with Bladestorm should make it a central part of their Slam Rotation. Although it can only be used every minute and a half, it is almost a guaranteed victory for that encounter. The new Slam Rotation should look something like this:

Auto-Attack Slam Bladestorm Auto-Attack Slam Mortal StrikeWhile the Warrior can not use any other abilities while using Bladestorm, the Warrior will still Auto-Attack. The Warrior could conceivably end up with more Rage than he started with.

In PvP, Bladestorm shines when used properly. Bladestorm is a Rogue’s worst nightmare. A rogue is reliant on Stun abilities and Crippling Poison. Using Bladestorm removes Stuns and movement impeders, so that the Rogue is left standing in melee range about to take seven Whirlwinds.

Bladestorm is much less effective, even a hindrance, when used against ranged attackers. Bladestorm prevents the use of other abilities and cannot be ended early. This means that the Warrior can not use Hamstring, Piercing Howl, or Intercept. A Bladestorming Warrior is a sitting duck to ranged attackers.

Titan’s Grip for PvE and PvPThere are few things more impressive than a Warrior running around with two gigantic weapons in his hands. Titan’s Grip allows a Warrior to wield a two-handed weapon in each hand.

The damage output from Titan’s Grip is extraordinary. Combined with other Fury Talents such as Death Wish and Flurry, the Warrior becomes a killing machine. With this kind of damage output, Rage maintenance will never be an issue again.

The damage from a two-handed weapon also makes using the Slam Rotation again viable for the Fury Tree. The removal of Improved Slam almost sank this for Fury Warriors, but it is hard to resist this damage even at 1.5 casting time (which is still much slower than a two-handed weapon).

In PvP, The Fury Warrior is now comparable to the Arms Warrior. The burst Damage from Whirlwind–striking with two giant weapons– regularly hits for over 1000 pts of Damage, even without a critical strike, compared to maybe half of that for an Arms Warrior’s Mortal Strike. It is the Auto-Attack damage, however, that makes Titan’s Grip a winner.

Which is Better, Titan’s Grip or BladestormThere really is no comparison since the two fill different roles for different players. Except for the issues with ranged attackers, Bladestorm is the superior ability in PvP. The long cool down of 1.5 minutes makes it less effective for leveling, but it should still be part of the Warrior’s arsenal.

The sustained Auto-Attack damage makes Titan’s Grip the best ability for leveling. Titan’s Grip is not as effective for PvP, but the other Talents for the Fury Tree supplement Titan’s Grip enough to make the Fury Warrior a menace in the Battlegrounds.

In summation, the dedicated PvP Warrior should take Bladestorm. For the Warrior interested in leveling with some PvP on the side, Titan’s Grip is the right choice. Since most players are getting ready to start questing to level 80 (with the expansion pack Wrath of the Lich King), expect to see many Warriors running around, gigantic weapons in each hand.

Thanks for your reading,hope these tips can help you to know much more about the WOW Warrior?

Da Lat’s Bushels of Blossoms – Vietnam Beauty

Nestled 1,500 meters above sea level on the Langbiang Plateau in the southern area of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the picturesque landscapes of Lam Dong Province’s Da Lat Town attract large numbers of tourists annually.

Thanks to its fresh, cool air, majestic waterfalls and thousands of brilliant flowers, the community is a favorite destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors alike. The name Da Lat originates from the ancient hill tribe people who once populated the region and means “stream of the Lat people.”

Arriving in Da Lat, situated 320 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, tourists are always astonished at the town’s overflowing bounty of flowers.

Blossoms can be seen everywhere in countless varieties including orchids, mimosas, pansies, wild sunflowers and roses. There are also many rare types of flowers found in few other places in the country.

The easiest to spot are the orchids, dubbed locally as “queen of the flowers.” Of the world’s 100,000 species of orchids, as many as 500 types are grown in the town.

Da Lat also boasts a unique species of orchid called lan hai, which received much attention and praise when it was displayed at an orchid exhibition in Tokyo, Japan a few years ago.

The flower was named for its resemblance to a type of embroidered shoe worn by noble women, known in Vietnamese as “hai.”Another popular type of Da Lat flora is the mimosa, a six-meter-tall tree with small yellow flowers which grows only in hot countries.

The tree, which originates from Australia, comes into bloom three times a year during the dry season. Da Lat is home to two types of mimosa trees, one is a long-leafed variety and the other is short-leafed.

Local songwriter Tran Kiet Tuong found great inspiration in the mimosa and wrote a song based on the tree’s beauty.

According to folklore, Da Lat girls would often place mimosa flowers between the pages of a book, and then send it to their boyfriends. The pressed flowers would retain their sweet scent, and act as a fond reminder of the girls. Like the mimosa itself, this practice is said to have stemmed from Australia.

Among thousands of varieties of flowers, the Da Lat rose is a particular favorite nationwide. Aside from being sold in the town’s markets, roses are also transported to larger markets in other provinces and cities, including Hanoi and HCMC.

The flowers come in all sort of colors and shades including pink, violet and yellow.

The yellow roses are known locally as “Josephine,” after the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, while other roses are also referred to after famous movie stars and nobility.

Watercolor waterfalls and more

The town of Da Lat is also well known for its breathtaking waterfalls, including the Prenn, Cam Ly, Dambri and Pongua.

Prenn Waterfall, located at the foot of Prenn Pass and about 10 km from the center of Da Lat, is considered a symbol of the town. Behind the cascading water is a bamboo bridge where visitors can cross through a spray of refreshing mist. Tourists can also explore the surrounding area, home to a wide variety of animals.

Locals compare the scenery at Prenn Waterfall to that of a watercolor painting. The water pouring over the top of the fall creates a sheet of silver, which flows into a swirling pool of white foam at the bottom. A nearby photo shop allows visitors to have their photo taken at the falls to commemorate their trip.

Tourists can also take a horse or elephant ride while touring the area, or rent a canoe to discover the waterfall’s surrounding canals.

Nearby Xuan Huong Lake, spanning five square kilometers, is another picturesque area and popular with honeymooners.

This manmade lake, which was named after famous Vietnamese poet Ho Xuan Huong who lived in the 18th-century, was also a site where many indigenous people of Highland Langbian ancestry made their homes.

In 1984, scientists found many ancient relics at the bottom of the lake belonging to the hill tribes that once lived in this area.

Another well-known Da Lat lake is Tuyen Lam, located five kilometers south of the town.

Tuyen Lam is known as the lake where rivers, springs and forests converge. The immense area stretches over 350 hectares from the beautiful Tia Spring and Da Tam River to Voi Mountain.

Da Lat is also known for its Valley of Love, known in Vietnamese as Thung lung tinh yeu.

Situated about five kilometers outside of town and spanning about 242 hectares, the Valley of Love is filled with scenic, rolling pine tree-clad hills, perfect for picnics.

For those who love to hike, the 1,900-meter tall Lang Biang Mountain takes around three hours to climb. For others who would rather drive up, jeeps can be hired for around US$10.

Other tourist attractions in Da Lat Town include the Da Lat Market, Lake of Sighs, and the summer Palace of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam.

According to Sato Kohara, a Japanese fine arts student touring the area, “I have visited many sites in Vietnam, but still felt surprised when I arrived here. This site is peaceful, romantic and fresh.

“If I have a chance to visit Vietnam again, I will return to this site together with my friends,” she adds.

VietNamNet/Thanh Nien