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A view of Phuong Hoang Pass in Dak Lak from above.
The 10-day trip truly gave me many impressive experiences, such as watching the fireworks at Dakmil West Lake. What was special was that the fireworks here started at 9 PM, much earlier than in other places, so that people could still get home in time to celebrate New Year's Eve with their families. The moment of transition between the old and new year in the cool mountain air was much more special than the year-round heat of Saigon.
A stunning sunset on the 30th day of the Lunar New Year in Dakmil.
A close-up view of the fireworks in Dakmil.
Enjoy pure coffee in Buon Ma Thuot.
Here, I spent time visiting friends' homes before the New Year and was warmly welcomed with smiles and precious "homemade" gifts.
Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is fast approaching in Dakmil.
During this journey, I had the opportunity to speed along the beautiful National Highway 14, crossing pine forests in Gia Nghia and Dak Song, braving thick fog from Dakmil to Buon Ma Thuot, and conquering the Phuong Hoang Pass on National Highway 26 from Dak Lak to Khanh Hoa.
Vehicles travel back and forth on Phuong Hoang Pass, Dak Lak.
On the road from Ninh Hoa to Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa.
Phuong Hoang Pass on National Highway 26, the natural boundary between Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces.
The scenery along the way was stunning.
We have arrived in the coastal city of Nha Trang.
This was also the first time I had the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of Nha Trang city from the 46th floor of a hotel on Tran Phu Street and enjoy the sweet sunsets on the beach and along the Cai River.
Sunset over the Cai River
Nha Trang is stunning at night.
Nha Trang city at night
Sunrise over Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa
Tran Phu Beach in Nha Trang is always packed with tourists swimming and sunbathing from early morning.
Hon Ro Port is peaceful and quiet in the early days of the year.
Beautiful scenery at Hon Do Island, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa.
Canoes carrying tourists to visit temples on the island.
The canoe drivers return home after a day of transporting tourists visiting the temple on Hon Do Island, Khanh Hoa.
Farmers visit their rice fields in Khanh Hoa during the first days of the new year.
Visit the apricot blossom garden of a private company that opens its gardens to tourists during Tet (Lunar New Year) in Khanh Hoa.
All those experiences made the 2019 Tet trip the most memorable one I've had in years.
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