Superficie : 331212km2

Population : 94’348’000

Capitale : Hanoï

Langue : vietnamien

Nature du pays : république

Monnaie : Dong (VND)

VIETNAM : indicatif 0084

Overview: The easiest way to obtain local currency is through ATMs, which are found throughout Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. If you need to change currency, you’ll get the best rates at gold stores along Hang Gai Street in Hanoi. Banks and better hotels also offer exchange services (but the rates won’t be as favorable). Avoid changing money on the street. Credit cards can be used in most locations, but travelers’ checks are only accepted at banks.

Passport/Visa U.S.: Passports and visas are needed by citizens of Canada, Europe, and the U.S. When leaving, expect to pay a US$14 departure tax at the airport and make sure you still have the yellow customs declaration form that was given to you when you arrived in the country. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departure.

Population: 83,245,175 / Religion: Buddhist, Christian (Roman Catholic), Taoist. / Voltage Requirements: 220 volts

Telephone Codes: 84, country code; 4, Hanoi city code; 8, Ho Chi Minh City code / Time Zone: 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+7 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed

Tipping Overview: Tipping is a relatively new thing in Vietnam, and to date, it’s more commonly seen in the southern part of the country. Gratuities usually aren’t necessary in inexpensive restaurants, but upscale places will often tack on a 5% service charge. Tips for taxi drivers are purely optional (and most appreciated, however small).

Un très professionnel TOUR OPERATOR : THREELAND TRAVEL dba GRAY LINE VIETNAM  Package Tours and Travel Services in Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Head Office : 125 Hong Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam | Tel :  +84-4-3926-2056 | Fax : +84-4-3926-2058 | Cellphone : +84-9130-11745 | Email : contact@threeland.com | Skype : threeland_ha | Website : www.threeland.com | * Working time: 08.30 – 17.30 (GMT+7), Monday to Friday.  Threeland has provided travel services with the wide ranges of Vietnam travel deals including seat-in-coach tours, Vietnam free & easy packages, module tours, short vacations, Vietnam adventures. Threeland is a fully licensed international tour operator approved by VNAT ( Vietnam National Administration of Tourism ) with License No 0561/2006/TCDL-GP-LHQT . This license is a certification of Threeland’s bond at an approved bank to guarantee financial security in respect of customers’ advanced payments as well as the quality of travel services. Clients should check with VNAT ( a governmental office of tourism of Vietnam) or Hanoi Administration of tourism (a governmental office of tourism of Hanoi ) to see our reliability . Please take a look at the copy of our license . THREELAND TRAVEL, Headquarters and Sales Office 125 Hong Ha Street , Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Tel: +844 3926 2056 Fax: +844 3926 2058 email:   contact@threeland.com THREELAND TRAVEL, American Sales Office, US and Canada. 7211 16th Ave. , Brooklyn, New York, 11204, USA . Toll-free number: 1-800-618-9829. Email: sales@threeland.com /THREELAND TRAVEL, CAMBODIA office 139 Eo, Monivong Blvd., Phnompenh, Cambodia. Tel: +855 2312 883222 / THREELAND TRAVEL, Laos office 88/07 Ban Phonpheng, Phouvao Road, Luang Prabang, Laos PDR Tel: +856 71 252400 / THREELAND TRAVEL, Laos office 88/07 Ban Phonpheng, Phouvao Road, Luang Prabang, Laos PDR Tel: +856 71 252400

AUTRE TOUR OPERATEUR : Discovery Indochina Discovery Indochina Co.,Ltd 63A Cuabac str., Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (+ 844 ) 37 164 132, Fax: (+ 844 ) 37 164 133 Email: info@ discoveryindochina .com dzung@discoveryindochina.com, Strung on a network of rivers between the mountains and the sea, Vietnam is a landscape of moody alpine fogs hovering over thatch-roofed villages nestled in forests of rain. Vast expanses of reflective paddy fields posturing rice stands through which gentle breezes eddy. Lacework deltas fretted with canals carrying fertile mud recently arrived from China, and boiling white beaches guarded by island sentinels. Discovery Indochina is a leading local tour operator offering great service and good value for money products. Since the beginning the company has established good working relationships with local suppliers, transportation agents, hotels across the region we are in good position to have best offer from them. This enable us to meet the increasing demand of travelers at the most competitive rates and the highest ethical standards. At Discovery Indochina we commit to provide fine quality of service in any aspect of our products. We consolidates our position in the travel industry with a comprehensive range of programs and our friendly environment operation reinforces our commitment to the sustainable development. Placed amongst a mosaic of lakes, Hanoi, the capital, still retains the red-tile-roofed French provincial ambience of years gone by amidst the surging urbane energy of a modern metropolis fused to a thousand-year history of Chinese cultural influence. A city to stroll in, to gawk at its market offerings, munch tropical fruits, sip delicate teas, Hanoi also has places to ponder ancient verities: the Temple of Literature, the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Lake of the Restored Sword.Saigon, on the other hand, commercial hub of the south spun along mangrove riverbanks, threatens to become a financial lightning rod. Once an Asian Venice, its main thoroughfares are now boulevards of filled-in canals wiring between traffic rotaries to form interconnected molecules of enterprise.

UN AUTRE TOUR OPERATEUR, (non recommandé par certains guides, mais nous avons eu un contact facile et correct) : TheSinhTourist Saigon Sầm Diễm Mi – Sale Department (Formerly well-known as Sinh Cafe) 246-248 De Tham St. , District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Tel       : +84 8 38389597 Ext: 204 – Fax: +84 8 38369322 Cell      : 0942178698 / IM: samdiemmi@yahoo.com.vn Email   : misd@thesinhtourist.vn ; info@thesinhtourist.vn website: www.thesinhtourist.vn

ET POUR LA PLONGEE : RAINBOW DIVERS, Nha Trang, Saigon, Phu Quoc, Hoi An & Whale Island, The longest established PADI divecentres in Vietnam, The only PADI CDC, IDCs & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC dive centres in Vietnam Tel: 0084-58-3524351 , Mobile (24 hrs): 0084-(0)937364126, www.divevietnam.com www.prodive-vietnam.com www.dive-instructors-in-asia.com chris@divevietnam.com ; cjephgrave@hotmail.co.uk General Manager PADI IDC Staff Instructor #490229

Hanoi :

    Petit Hotel de base bien situé : Cinnamon hotel, hanoi, info@cinnamonhotel.net ; www.cinnamonhotel.com
    Un peu plus classe May de Ville Hôtel, pham thu nga, fom@maydeville.com ; www.maydeville.com

Au sud de Hanoi, Hué :

– Thai Binh Hotel 1 Add: 6/34(10/9 old add), Nguyen Tri Phuong St., Hue City Tel: (84.054)3 827563 ou 61 Fax: (84.054)3 832867 Email: info@thaibinhhotel-hue.com Designed by VietNet Thai Binh Hotel 2 Ms Lien (très sympathique et serviable) sales@thaibinhhotel-hue.com Add: 02 Luong The Vinh st., Hue City Tel: (84.054) 3827561 Fax: (84.054) 3827560 Email: sales@thaibinhhotel-hue.com

– Villa Bella Garden 15/131, rue Tran PhuTel : +84 (0)54.3833024; (0)54.2211380 Mobile :+84 (0)913.417.825
e-mail : tvhoang4@hotmail.com Monsieur Hoang vient d’ouvrir une villa pour les touristes et c’est un spécialiste dans le domaine qui parle très bien français  » Bella Garden », Située dans un beau jardin en ville,et entourrée d’une espace très aérée, sa villa a seulement 6 chambres, avec bibliothèque, internet gratuit et restaurent, consacrées aux touristes réservant tôt, soit par Email. soit par téléphone.- Ma nouvelle villa touristique « BELLA GARDEN », à` 15/131 rue Tran Phu, Hue (à 2km. du grand hôtel MORIN, centre ville, 20 minutes à pied)table:Les grandes chambres (un grand lit et un moyen lit+un lit supplémentaire (3 à 4 personnes peuvent y dormir): 30 – 40usd, y compris le petit déjeuner, très confortables et calmes, avec air conditionné, toilettes à l’intérieur, bassin et douche, eau chaude, téléphone, télévision cable,WIFI , frigidaire, balcon, fenêtre, donnant sur un beau panorama caractérisé par montagnes, villages. Les chambres doubles, moins grandes, mêmes conforts avec balcon, fenêtre:  25usd. Les chambres à 15usd+petit déjeuner, avec  fenêtre, mais sans balcon et frigo.  (à lire le chapitre des guides francophones et des hôtels  dans le Routard 2007, 2008,2009,2010). Veuillez nous dire le prix de votre préférence, on réserve pour vous  une ou des chambres convenables. L ’aéroport, 16km de Hué: vous payez 9usd le transfert ou par leur voiture privée ou 12usd./minibus pour le transfert.Nous avons aussi des services comme guide francophone: 25usd demie-journée/cité impériale de Hué pour M.Hoang qui vous explique tout, voit tout et on peut lui poser n’importe quelle question qui vous intéresse. Un autre guide professionnel : 30usd/jour entier. La croisière en bateau dragon pour visiter des pagodes et des tombeaux royaux  (bateau collectif:7usd/personne y compris le guide parlant l’Anglais, déjeuner, voiture; bateau individuel: 20usd./groupe), DMZ tour, réservation du bus (Hué à HoiAn: 5.50usd/personne y compris le transfert), du train, du vol; moto et vélo à louer. Chez-moi, on peut payer en EURO, en USD ou en VND, selon le cours d’échange de la banque nationale du jour. Tran van Hoang

– Loger bien plus classe : Pilgrimage Village, Hue Boutique resort & Spa Le Thi Da Lam/ Ms. Director of Business Development * Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the Word * Vedana Spa at Pilgrimage Village  – Spa Design of the Year 2008 – Asia Spa Awards. * Best Hotel, Vietnam – Asia Pacific Commercial Property Award 2009 * The Architecture Award, Vietnam – Asia Pacific Commercial Property Award 2009 A:  130 Minh Mang road, Hue, Vietnam T:  + (84 54) 3 885 461 F:  + (84 54) 3 887 057 E:  www.pilgrimagevillage.com      www.vedanaresorts.com

Hué, guide privé (parle français et anglais) : Hong Thang¸hué,vu ngoe thang, dir. hongthanghotel@phuloc.com.vn; www.phuloc.com.vn; www.hongthanghotel.vn Hung duy Nguyen +84905155697 nd-hung@hotmail.com

Danang :

    A visiter, pas besoin d’y séjourner : Danang museum of cham sculpture, danang, www.chamuseum.danang.vn

Vous pouvez aussi loger pour presque rien dans le pays : centralbackpackershanoi@gmail.com Hanoi Backpackers Search hanoibackpackers Find hanoibackpackers.

ET PLUS AU SUD POUR LES PLONGEES à PHU QUOC : cassiacottage@cassiacottage.com

Superficie : 329’750km2

Population  : 30’417’000~

Capitale : Kuala Lumpur

Langue : malais

Nature du pays  :monarchie

Monnaie : Ringgit

Salon professionnel de plongée à Kuala Lumpur et autres organisations dans la ville, mais aussi Tour Operator : Asiaevent exsc sdn bhd, Ness puvanes, dir, kuala lumpur, ness@mide.com.my ; ness@asiaevents.com.my ; www.mide.com.my ; www.asiaevents.com.my

TOURISME MALAYSIA / ISMI IZAD IHSAN / Tourism Officer / Research & Industry Development Division / +6016 9398104 / Malaysia Toursim Promotion Board / (Ministry Of Tourism, Malaysia) 19 th Floor, Menera dato’Onn / Puta World Trade Center ( PWTC) / 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur / Tel : +60326158188 D/L: +60326148787 / Fax : +60340425135 E-Mail : ismiizad@tourism.gov.my / Website : www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my

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Borneo Divers & Sea Sports (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (124642-M) (KKKP 1510) 9th Floor, Menara Jubili, 53 Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
www.borneodivers.info more info BornéoDivers in Mabul-Sipadan

Clement Lee, Borneo Divers, 9th Floor, Menara Jubili, 53, Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.  Tel : (60) 88222226( 5 Lines ), 221340 Fax: (60) 221550 Cell: (60) 128039989 (60)138819989 Skype: clementlee1952  /Postal address : Locked bag 194, 88999 Kota Kinabalu, sabah , Malaysia , Email clement@borneodivers.info / nylee@pc.jaring.my

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Kuala Lumpur Hotel Anpang un peu en dehors de la ville mais quand-même super bon rapport qualité prix et le staff très sympathique (5*) : De Palma Anpang, ask for Michelle Koh, Office of Datuk Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin Tel : 603-42707070 Ext 1202 Fax : 603-42701597 Email : dpmichelle@po.jaring.my roomsdivision@depalmahotel.com ; www.depalmahotel.com ;

Kuala Lumpur Hotel Seri Pacific Hôtel (Bien centré, 5*), Mr Zakariya musa, dir. Sales/mktg, kuala lumpur, zakariya@seripacific.com ; www.seripacific.com ; muhammad fadzli hj adanan, night mgr., resv@seripacific.com ; www.seripacific.com Seri Pacific Hotel, Jalan Putra, tel +60340494405 or +60340425555 fax +60340435253, + 60196113031 email zakariya@seripacific.com , www.seripacific.com , one of the gret hotels of the world, Managing , Seri Pacific is strategically located in the vibrant heart of the city. Just a 2-minute walk from Putra World Tade Centre and 3 minutes to the Light Rail Transit.

K.L. 5* IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL & SPA – 13 Jalan Pinang – 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Tel: 60 3 2147 1111-Fax: 60 3 2147 1100 – Email: conmgrimpianaklcc@impiana.com – Website: www.impiana.com From Impiana KLCC (Airport) Hotel & Spa : There are several ways to come to our hotel – From KLIA, there is ERL(Train) that will take you directly to Sentral Station and only takes 28 minutes to reach. The cost per ticket per person is RM35.00 From Sentral you may take a taxi to Impiana KLCC which would cost RM15.00 approx. Alternatively, you can take the airport limo / taxi (LCCT) by buying a coupon for the taxi. It can cost from RM70.00 – RM120.00 based on the type of car and the coach RM09:00 only.

K.L. 5* Hotel Renaissance infoasia@mandaraspa.com , www.mandaraspa.com Hotel Renai Kl= Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail& Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Tel +60321622233 fax +60321631122, MandaraSpaRKLH@mandaraspa.com et c-est Vina qui est responsable du spa.. avait pu rester a cet hotel grace au TO a singapoure

BEAUCOUP DE CHOSES A VOIR .. MAIS UNE VISITE QUE VOUS NE DEVEZ PAS MANQUER A KUALA LUMPUR : LE « BIRD » PARK www.klbirdpark.com

A wonder world of birds and a tropical paradise not be missed by all. Located in the serene and scenic famous Lake Gardens, the KL Bird park is also well known as « Free-flight Walk-in Aviary », offers a 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain to be explored!! Safari Bird Park & Wonderland , www.klbirdpark.com adress : 920 jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 KL, tel + 603 22721010 mobile de Jason Chan marketing and promotions = +6016 2068398 fax +603 22735428, jason@klbirdpark.com += Worlds largest free-flight walk-in aviary with daily bird feeding activities & bird show

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Plane-Flight information : Malaysia Airlines : Time table / Asean Pass from Malaysia Airlines some info / Baggage information Malaysia Airlines

Air Asia – A really low cost / Insurance really not expensive : Air Asia ReturnTrip Air Asia One Way , un problème ? : airasia lcc terminal, Mr Mariapan Muthiayah, guest services, mariapanmuthiayah@airasia.com; (Mariapan adore le chocolat Suisse…)

Un problème avec Garuda (Co Indonésienne) Garuda indonesia, Oemar Rhyana, station mgr, kuala lumpur int. Airport, oemar_rhyana@garuda-indonesia.com; rhyana.oemar41@gmail.com; www.garuda-indonesia.com

Autres hôtels en vrac :

    Ri-Yaz Heritage resort & spa, pulau duyong, Kuala Terengganu, hotline@ri-yazheritage.com.my; www.ri-yazheritage.com
    Une superbe adresse Petite chambre et basique mais tout ce qu’il vous faut, situé à une centaine de mètre du low cost Airport : Tune hotels www.TuneHotels.com, toujours complet soit réserver des mois à l’avance , +603 79625888 or +603 87872840 fax=+603 87872841 at Klia-Lcct Airport/ every 15 mins. To 30 mins, pick up point 24h. From pick up point at opposite Domestic arrivals exit point Cost 1RM=env.0,30usd.
    The Frangipani Langkawi resort & spa, Langkawi, rsvn@frangipanilangkawi.com; www.frangipanilangkawi.com
    Belum Rainforest resort, azrina muslin, asst. Dir. Sales/mktg., sales@belumresort.com; www.belumresort.com
    MK land Hotels & resorts rsvp@langkawilagoonresort.com www.langkawilagoonresort.com ayda@langkawilagoonresort.com
    Ritz-Carlton, 168 Jalan Imbi, 55100 KL, phone +603 21428000 fax +603 27118080 www.ritzcarlton.com.my , très belles piscines et spa

Votre spécialiste du massage privé à domicile (se déplace à votre hôtel) Fa 0163923049 masseur privé (du Mianmar) le spécialiste du drainage, de toute sorte de massage

Lounge Vip à l’aéroport de Kuala Lumpur (K.L) , rien de tel pour se relaxer avant votre vol internationnal : Plaza Premium lounge, suzana sakrani, cust.serv. mgr, kuala lumpur int. airport, suzana@plaza-network.com; www.plaza-network.com
Thai Pusam at Batu Caves, Malaysia some info

Les évènements en Asie, les salons proffessionnels de plongée et autres : une bonne connaissance très pro.: Ness info@mide.com.my info@asiaevents.com.my, AsiaEvents Exsic Sdn. Bhd (AEE) was incorporated as a private limited Company in Malaysia on 1stNovember, 2000. AEE is a planning, consulting, design and organising company, specialising in Events & Exhibitions, Big Tents & Canopy rental or sale, General merchants (import & export) for products & merchandise of all kinds and descriptions, Creative Work & Design, Advertising, Project Management, Radio / T.V. Commercial & Production, Film Scoring / Video / Multi Media Presentation, Rental or Sale of professional Sounds and Lighting Equipment/System & other Outdoor Equipment, Local & International Concerts, Events Promoter /Organiser, Consultants for Family Day / Annual Dinner / Treasure Hunt, Seminar / Conference, Press Conference, Product Launch and Public Relations. The Company is based at 50-1, Jalan Kuchai Maju 6, Kuchai Business Park, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia

DIVING : Malaysia is fast becoming one of the leading dive destinations of the world with one of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin. The incredible bio-diversity of marine life, coupled with beautiful islands, white sandy beaches and clear warm waters, keeps divers coming back time and time again. Top dive sites around Malaysia include diverse underwater geography such as sloping reefs, coral blocks, wall dives, deep dives, drift dives and wreck dives. A dip below the warm sea’s surface guarantees you an astounding experience, with a concentration of vibrant and exotic marine life rarely rivalled anywhere else in the world. From schooling Hammerhead Sharks, to huge schools of barracudas and various species of turtles, to the bizarre Frogfish and Ghost Pipefish, there is always something fascinating awaiting you. It’s no exaggeration to say that almost every time a marine bio-diversity survey is conducted in Malaysia’s tropical seas, the species list increases!

MALAYSIA INFORMATION :

Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It’s no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.

One of Malaysia’s key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

* Further information on the country can also be obtained from the Malaysian government’s official portal, www.malaysia.gov.my .

People

Having had an interesting past and being a part of the international spice route many hundreds of years ago, Malaysia has turned into a mosaic of cultures. Everything from its people to its architecture reflect a colourful heritage and an amalgamated culture. To understand Malaysian culture, you must first get to know its people.

DISCOVER A LAND OF INTRIGUING DIVERSITY

Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other, creating a truly Malaysian culture.

The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and Indians. In Sabah and Sarawak, there are a myriad of indigenous ethnic groups with their own unique culture and heritage.

MALAY
Today, the Malays, Malaysia’s largest ethnic group, make up more than 50% of the population. In Malaysia, the term Malay refers to a person who practices Islam and Malay traditions, speaks the Malay language and whose ancestors are Malays. Their conversion to Islam from Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism began in the 1400s, largely influenced by the decision of the royal court of Melaka. The Malays are known for their gentle mannerisms and rich arts heritage.

CHINESE
The second largest ethnic group, the Malaysian Chinese form about 25% of the population. Mostly descendants of Chinese immigrants during the 19th century, the Chinese are known for their diligence and keen business sense. The three sub-groups who speak a different dialect of the Chinese language are the Hokkien who live predominantly on the northern island of Penang; the Cantonese who live predominantly in the capital city Kuala Lumpur; and the Mandarin-speaking group who live predominantly in the southern state of Johor.

INDIAN
The smallest of three main ethnic groups, the Malaysian Indians form about 10% of the population. Most are descendants of Tamil-speaking South Indian immigrants who came to the country during the British colonial rule. Lured by the prospect of breaking out of the Indian caste system, they came to Malaysia to build a better life. Predominantly Hindus, they brought with them their colourful culture such as ornate temples, spicy cuisine and exquisite sarees.

INDIGENOUS ETHNIC GROUPS

Orang Asli
Orang Asli is a general term used for any indigenous groups that are found in Peninsular Malaysia. They are divided into three main tribal groups: Negrito, Senoi and Proto-Malay. The Negrito usually live in the north, the Senoi in the middle and the Proto-Malay in the south. Each group or sub-group has its own language and culture. Some are fishermen, some farmers and some are semi-nomadic.

SARAWAK

Collectively known as the Dayaks, the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu are the major ethnic groups in the state of Sarawak. Dayak, which means upstream or inland, is used as a blanket term by the Islamic coastal population for over 200 tribal groups. Typically, they live in longhouses, traditional community homes that can house 20 to 100 families.

Iban
The largest of Sarawak’s ethnic groups, the Ibans form 30% of the state’s population. Sometimes erroneously referred to as the Sea Dayaks because of their skill with boats, they are actually an upriver tribe from the heart of Kalimantan. In the past, they were a fearsome warrior race renowned for headhunting and piracy. Traditionally, they worship a triumvirate of gods under the authority of Singalang Burung, the bird-god of war. Although now mostly Christians, many traditional customs are still practised.

Bidayuh
Peace-loving and easy-going, the gentle Bidayuh of Sarawak are famous for their hospitality and tuak or rice wine. Making their homes in Sarawak’s mountainous regions, they are mostly farmers and hunters. In their past headhunting days, their prized skulls were stored in a ‘baruk’ a roundhouse that rises about 1.5 metres above the ground. Originally animists, now most of them have converted to Christianity.

Orang Ulu
Also known as upriver tribes of Sarawak. Forming roughly 5.5% of Sarawak’s population, there are over 100,000 different Orang Ulu tribes. Arguably Borneo’s most artistic people, their large longhouses are ornately decorated with murals and superb woodcarvings; their utensils are embellished with intricate beadwork; and aristocratic ladies cover their bodies with finely detailed tattoos.

SABAH

The largest indigenous ethnic groups of Sabah’s population are the Kadazan Dusun, the Bajau and the Murut.

Kadazan Dusun
The largest ethnic group of Sabah, the Kadazan Dusuns form about 30% of the state’s population. Actually consisting of two tribes; the Kadazan and the Dusun, they were grouped together as they both share the same language and culture. However, the Kadazan are mainly inhabitants of flat valley deltas, which are conducive to paddy field farming, while the Dusun traditionally lived in the hilly and mountainous regions of interior Sabah.

Bajau
The second largest ethnic group in Sabah, the Bajaus make up about 15% of the state’s population. Historically a nomadic sea-faring people that worshipped the Omboh Dilaut or God of the Sea, they are sometimes referred to as the Sea Gypsies. Those who chose to leave their sea-faring ways became farmers and cattle-breeders. These land Bajaus are nicknamed ‘Cowboys of the East’ in tribute to their impressive equestrian skills, which are publicly displayed in the annual Tamu Besar festival at Kota Belud.

Murut
The third largest ethnic group in Sabah the Muruts make up about 3% of the state’s population. Traditionally inhabiting the northern inland regions of Borneo, they were the last of Sabah’s ethnic groups to renounce headhunting. Now, they are mostly shifting cultivators of hill paddy and tapioca, supplementing their diet with blowpipe hunting and fishing. Like most indigenous tribes in Sabah, their traditional clothing is decorated with distinctive beadwork

Superficie : 99’274km2

Population : 48’955’000~

Capitale : Séoul

Langue : Coréen

Nature du pays : république

Monnaie : Won (KRW)

Hotels at « Seoul » Incheon airport (so about 1hour from Seoul):

Incheon International Airport :
« The Third Best Airport of the World » is a recent recognition for the incheon International Airport by a famous travel and business magazine. As one of the world’s most advanced airports to meet the aviation demands of 21st century, Incheon will make continuous efforts to provide you with enjoyable sightseeing ventures within its vicinity.

Hotel Grand Incheon Airport (8 mins from Hotel Grand Incheon Airport) Hotel proche de l’aéroport, chambre assez spacieuse, ne soyez pas surpris par les dentifrices (gros tubes ouverts) en prêt dans chaque chambre qui laissent à penser que l’un des employés vient de quitter la chambre! C’est juste un service que l’hôtel vous rend. De même pour les nombreux produits de beauté (crème, parfum..). Hotel un peu spécial, mais aux allentours de l’aéroport, on ne trouve pas vraiment mieux. Kenny l’un des manager parle courement l’anglais

YOU CAN VISIT THEIR NICE WEBSITE ON : http://www.hotelgrandincheon.com – zakenny@yahoo.co.kr – TEL : +82327471010

Incheon International Airport another hotel  » Not a really good adress, specially if you did not understand that you have to check your luggage before going to this hotel inside the airport!!, they will not really help you if you’re out, late with your lugage and wont to go in your room reserved!! You really need to check your lugage (généraly after 6 am and before 8pm) and has to be about 12hours max. before your departure!!

YOU CAN VISIT THEIR WEBSITE ON : http://www.airgardenhotel.com/english.htm

Rooms are operated under a six-hour block rate system for travelers to enjoy a short rest. Transit hotels and restaurants within Incheon International Airport’s Duty Free Area are located at both, East and West wings on the 4th floor traveler’s terminal for the travelers’ convenience.

About 20 min. from the Int. Airport – Yong-yu Island / Yong-yu Beach / Eurwang-ri Beach
Picturesque landscape for various beaches such as the Yongy-yu beach, Eurwang-ri beach, Wangsan beach, Fairy Rock beach, Deokgyo beach, and so on. An ideal beach to walk barefoot, this beach is surrounded by a thick forest of pine trees, The sea waves are powerful yet beautiful. Amazing view of the SUNSET.

20-25min from airport Sea Spa World
This is a unique spa, which uses water from the depth of 800m of the Incheon Sea at its facilities. This spa in particular is said to have on outstanding effect on those who suffer from Neuralgia, Arthritis, Heart disease, Lead poisoning, and Constipation. It is also said to be beneficial for Dieting and Skin care.

Seoul – Hotel :

Good situation. Daewoo Motel offers you various types of rooms for 1 person, 2 person, 3 person and more. They offer a pick-up service from the Inchon nternational Airport and the Kimpo Airport upon your request.We drive our customers from the airports to Daewoo Motel safely and comfortably(only for a group of more than 3 persons15,000won(KOREA won) per personRoom) . info@daewoomotel.com

TEMPLESTAY :
A ne pas manquer et sous aucun prétexte : Un séjour (2jour ou 1,5j. dans un temple) Jogye Oder of Korean Buddhism Templestay Division –

Tel : +82-(0)2-2011-1970 // Fax :   02-732-9928 / mobile : 010-5037-0621

 hongsammy@buddhism.or.kr // www.templestay.com   www.templestaykorea.com  

A Seoul en dehors de l’habituel routing, ne pas louper :

– Marché de Namdaeumum (station de métro Seoul Station ou Hoehyeon et marcher un peu), une personnne très sympa et proprio depuis longtemps d’un grand stand dans le marché (il parle très bien l’anglais et les prix du ginseng ou des algues ou tout autre produit souvenir sont raisonables), c’est Eric Hyun (pas de nom au stand) et son No +82-2-778-8149 ou 7522446 ou handy : 011-9785-6866

– Aller faire un tour à Coex Mall- A 2 pas de la station de métro de Samgseong, immense supermarché, nombreuses boutiques de tous genres, impressionnants

– En sortant du métro direction Coex Mall, ne pas louper « Paris Baguette », une boulangerie avec d’immense choix de patisserie, Miam Tel 02-6000-8231 www.paris.co.kr – kim@paris.co.kr

-Pour le plus beau temple de Seoul, station de métro de Jonggak et marchez un peu, des immenses boudha vous y attendent

– Pour les excursion pour le DMZ « zone démilitarisée entre la Corée du Nord et du Sud », l’USO est l’un des organisateurs de tour. L’USO organise d’ailleurs de nombreuses excursions. Leurs locaux sont situés à 300m de la station de métro de Nameyong

– Pour une bonnejournée (une demi ne vaut pas la peine!!), participez à Seoul City Tour. Depuis l’aéroport, prenez un bus (dès 6h00 du matin pour la ville:durée environ 1h00 et départ env. toutes les 15 minutes). Vous pouvez payer votre billet dans le bus et celui-ci part toutes les 30 minutes de toutes les attractions touristiques de la ville. Généralement fermé les lundis.

– Le coin de l’électronique, ou plutôt l’endroit se tient un immense supermarché : station de métro à Yongsan (l’un des stop de Seoul City Tour). Ou mieux encore mais en métro = le quartier Hifi-Hitech= station métro Gehgbyeon. A seoul, tout s’achète, tout se trouve !! occasion et neuf!!

– Le musée à ne pas manquer mais attention !! fermé les lundis (parfois un autre jour). Station Ichon

Les professionnels de la broderie :

Faites-vous plaisir en vous brodant votre nom ou un nom sur vos habits, ils se trouvent à une centaine de mètre de la station de métro Dongdaemun (parmis les vendeurs de livre) – 2 adresses sympa  » pas la peine de vous donner le nom, la carte de visite, ainsi que l’enseigne est en Coreen :

1) se-chang@hanmail.net TEL : 2268-0041 or 011-688-1051 (plus sympa que le 2ème mais plus cher, compter seulement 1 usd la broderie d’un nom)

2) koko2676@naver.com TEL : 2267-9767 ou 011-90-10-2676

Superficie : 236’800km2

Population : 6’477’000

Capitale : Vientiane

Langue : Lao

Nature du pays : république

Monnaie : Kip

(LAKLAOS : (n.c..=non checké) www.tourismlaos.org indicatif = 00856 puis 2 chiffres pour la ville puis 8 chiffre

POUR TOUTES INFORMATIONS ET EXCURSIONS AU LAOS : THREELAND TRAVEL, Laos office 88/07 Ban Phonpheng, Phouvao Road, Luang Prabang, Laos PDR Tel: +856 71 252400 www.threeland.com ou ASIAREVEALTOUR¸ lieng@asiarevealtour.com; koud@asiarevealtour.com; phanh@asiarevealtour.com; xay@asiarevealtour.com; Thavinh M. Joy 02055570880

ou TREASURETRAVELLAOSManager Director Assistance siphone@treasuretravelLaos.com www.TreasureTravelLaos.com

A Luang Prabang : Non testé par notre staff mais parraît-il magnifique : The luang say residence, the luang say lodge and cruises¸Cecile vong, office mgr., luang prabang, cecil@mekong-cruises.com ; www.luangsayresidence.com

Cruise : aussi The Vat Phou cruises, mekong cruises (n.c), southern mekong, www.mekong-cruises.com

Champasak Province (Sud du Laos) :

A Pakse : Champasak grand hotel (un peu à l’écart du centre, vue magnifique sur le Mékong, chambre spatieuse mais pas top quand-même pour un 5*) res@champasakgrand.com ; sales@champasakgrand.com ; www.champasakgrand.co

The panoramic boutique hotel : Pakse hotel, J érôme Letemplier, gen. mgr.¸mettasak phosanarack, fin. dir., pakse, info@paksehotel.com (superbe hotel situé plein centre, très bon restaurant), mieux au niveau du rapport qualité prix que Champasak Hotel

Une adresse pour la détente : Champasak spa, champasak, www.champasak-spa.com (n.c.)

Dans la région des cascades : – Tad Fane resort, champasak, info@tadfane.com; tadfane@hotmail.com; www.tadfane.com (n.c)

– Tadlo lodge, Champasak, souriyavincent@yahoo.com ; jean-francois.savary@wanadoo.fr ; www.tadlolodge.com, magnifique situation mais les chambres ne sont pas du 5*, dans un parc bordée d’une rivière avec de nombreux éléphant

Lors de votre visite à Champassak, n’hésitez pas à faire un stop détente au centre de massage de Nathalie (française) +8562056499739

HOTEL fort sympathique au sud du Laos :- Kingfisher EcolodgeBan Khiet Ngong (Phu Asa) – Champasak Province – Lao P.D.R. Tel: +856 (0)20 557 26 315, (0)20 996 71 574 — Email info@kingfischerecolodge.com www.kingfisherecolodge.com Mail: P.O. Box 190 – Pakse – Lao PDR Tel: +856 (0)20 55726315 – (0)20 99671574

Welcome to Champasak Province, the southernermost province of Laos, a place also known as the « Emerald Triangle » being the crossroad between Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, the newest travel destination in Indochina where it is still possible to see and feel the genuine lifestyle and natural beauty of this enigmatic Country. Our vision is to provide our guests with a comfortable, intimate experience with exotic nature in a unique environment such as in the northern wetlands of the Xe Pian NPA (Natural Protected Area) which is one of the most actractive of all of the NPAs scattered throughout the Laotian territory. We endeavour to do this in a way that is environmentally and socially responsible . Our ultimate goal is to meet the expectations of travellers looking for a different kind of tourism, by searching new feelings and reflections by experiencing unique and relaxing events like staring at a bright night stars parading in the tropical sky or just watching elephants and water buffalos grazing in slow motion while a far away flock of white birds plays in the distant blue skies of Laos.
New sounds, new sights and new lifestyles will be experienced daily and can be added to your life’s knowledge of different lands and people… in a relaxed way just as relaxed as the rhythms of these place, where time is not yet a precious commodity and simple people still find a way to look inside as much as outside of themselves.

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Superficie : 1’904’569km2

Population : 252’164’000~

Capitale : Jakarta

Langue : Indonésien

Nature du pays  :république

Monnaie : Roupie indonésienne (IDR)

Bali , un hotel de luxe (catégorie 6* Traveldream) à Ubud : Komaneka, 3 hotels de luxe 5* sup. (monkey forest/tanggayuda/bisma), bali, kariyana¸corp. gen. mgr. kariyana@komaneka.com; reservation@komaneka.com; sales@komaneka.com; www.komaneka.com; 08123823939 Kariyana gm, Hotel a Ubud top class = Komaneka tel +fax =62/361977140 hp=08124699620 sales@komaneka.com www.komaneka.com

tous les 3 resorts a une courte distance de chacun pour info www.komaneka.com ou sales@komaneka.com , la chambre de base est environ 400Usd puis dégressif en fonction du nombre de jour. Pour ce prix, évidement une grande chambre avec balcon, un petit salon, une tv Hd avec choix de film, Ipod mac pour choix de la musique, une superbe baignoire hornee de plein de pétale de fleur soigneusement posée sur l’eau, ..mais des chambres encore plus luxueuse avec propre piscine etc sont aussi à votre disposition, un spa, jacuzi (avec neanmoins des jets non forts), sale de fitness.. et même la possibilité de faire du joging autour de l’hôtel le long de la rivière…. et aussi une chappèle pour les nombreux mariages organisés.. , transports gratuits au marché ou monckey forest. Cours sur sculpture sur bois, décoration avec noix de coco, ou même cours de yoga souvent offert. Une bonne adresse pour ceux qui ont les moyens. Le the ou cafe avec cookies est gratuit durant la journée, le petit dejeuner peut être servi en chambre aussi.. bref tout pour vous arranger.

A Ubud (Bali, pas loin de l’hotel Komaneka), Spa, coiffure, massage, manicure etc : Lily spa, ubud-bali, lilyspa@yahoo.com ;

Bali : Hotel Segaravillage,Sanur-Bali, i.b. kharisma wijaya, gen. mgr., kharisma-wijaya@segaravillage.com ; www.segaravillage.com ;

Bali : Hotel de Yos petit mais très sympa, on pourrait dire un 4* supérieur : Alam asmara dive resort, bali, i.b. widana, gen. supervisor, bwidana@alamasmara.com; www.alamasmara.com; Hotel Alam Asmara Dive Resort, gm+Wayan Kariasa mob 08123941075 / 085237025010 ou 08123941075 pi , member of Alam Resorts indonesia a Jalan Raya Candidasa, Bali tel (62363)41929 gm@alamasmara.com www.alamasmara.com avec un super restaureant de plage =Le rendezvous, a ne pas manquer car très bonne cuisinne = rendezvous@alamasmara.com tel (62363)41929,

Presque dans toute l’Indonésie (Jakarta, Papouasie etc, et dans le monde entier) : Hotel 5* : Swiss-Belhotel, Jayapura, Papua, sbj-sales@swiss-belhotel.com;

www.swiss-belhotel.com; Swiss-belhotel¸jakarta, communications@swiss-belhotel.com; linie cortez-palacio, senior group dir. sales,liniepalacio@swiss-belhotel.com; +628159430510 ,

Swiss-Belhotel internationall, Hotel & Resorts China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Kayakhstan (office =China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Austtralia, United Arab Emirates)

A good Tour Operator and Diving Center located in Bali and Lembeh (near manado) : YOS Marine Adventures, Jln. Pintas Tanjung Benoa No.3, Tanjung Benoa -Nusa Dua – Bali – Tel. +62-361 773774, 775438 Fax. +62-361 775439 / Email: yosbali@indosat. net. id www.yosdive.com CHECK THE PRESS FILE AT THIS LINK and if you like SOME MORE INFORMATION

Yos Head Office / Nusa Dua +62361 775438 / Yos Branch Office / Candidasa : +62 363 42143 / Pemuteran: +62 813 3877 9941

Operator: LEMBEH HILLS RESORT 5* RESORT & YOS DIVE LEMBEH www.lembehhills.com, www.yosdive.com

Desa Makawidey – Lembeh Strait – North Sulawesi / Ph: +6281244118000   Fax: +62 438 21777Cell: +6281356000254 Email: sales@lembehhills.com, info@lembehhills.com / Website : www.lembehhills.com

Labuan Bajo -KOMODO – Flores Preserve Komodo wild and marine life ! YOS Dive Komodo / BINTANG FLORES HOTEL / / Tel. +62-385-42000

A Manado : Hotel 5* Manado, Sintesa Peninsula hotel, manado, Mr. Jonathan Mokalu, resident mgr. + Rania Djamaludin, Indonesien1 Manado Rania 0811868781 rm@sintesapeninsulahotel.com ; www.sintesapeninsulahotel.com ;

UNE CROISIERE VIP DE LUXE ET DE REVE AU NORD DE MANADO, VERS LEMBEH OU EN WEST PAPOUA: OCEAN ROVER CRUISES

Luxury Liveaboard Diving & Adventure Cruises in Indonesia HP: +62 813 404 319 59, Fax: +62 431 859 150 Skype: roman.szalay (the boss), BB-PIN: 21218AA7 www.oceanrover.com Mailing Ad.: Ocean Rover Cruises, P.O.Box 1767, Manado 95111,Sulawesi Utara,  Indonesia North Sulawesi Liveaboard Diving : DEPARTING FROM BITUNG Dive Lembeh Strait, Bunaken National Park, Bangka I, Siau I, Sangihe Archipelago and more Boat Details Ocean Rover deck views,technical specifications, virtual boat tour, construction facts and more. Boat History Ocean Rover boat history from 2000 till today: an 8 year commitment to professional quality, safety and service. Maximum 16 passengers – 13 crew 8 cabins all with ensuite bathrooms, Air conditioning in all indoor areas, Daily cabin cleaning and service and if you like SOME MORE INFORMATION

A LOMBOCK OU MANADO, UN PEU PLUS AU SUD DE LEMBEH RENDEZ-VOUS AVEC UN RESORT PLONGEE 5*

During the developing stage of our corporate site, please visit our Cocotinos Manado and Cocotinos Sekotong , Odyssea Asia, gm de Manado = Martinus Wawanda resort.mgr@cocotinos-manado.com tel +62(0) 811432091 adresse po box 7788 Manado 9500/ Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia. www.odysseadivers.com or www.cocotinos.com tel +62/8124308800 fax +65/67220685 info.desk@odysseaasia.com, Hotel Cocotinos a Lombok , gm : Iwan 087862383853 ou +6568246131 Hotel Cocotinos a Manado, gm :Martinus 181340247788

 
Iles de Lombock et la poterie : A env. 1H30 de l’hôtel Cocotinus sur la rte de la capitale dans le village des poteries = super shop qui fait de l’export k Traditional Pottery Fatoni = mobile 08175792806 ou tel et fax (0370) 681339 adress= jl.Wisata Banyu Mulek Kediri LombokBarat / whole sale& retail, banyu_wisata@yahoo.com ou www.lombokbw-terracota.com

 
POUR UNE CROISIERE EN WEST PAPUA (l’ouest de la Papouasie Nouvelle Guinéee, du côté Indonésien ) contactez la spécialiste depuis de nombreuses années : Pearl of Papua www.papualiveaboard.com ou yayu.yuniar@papualiveaboard.com

En Papouasie, le Tour Opérator et Travel Agent : Heyn Paparang,+6282194336094 heyntraveltour@gmail.com Indonesia Sorong Travel agent www.members.casema.nl/ajbeeloo/heyn-raja-ampat-travel-agent do ticketing organise, transportation, touring around raja ampat, resort-hotel reservation,

Papouasie (West Papoua à Sorong) Hotel 5*The Luxio hotel & resort¸yohanis ikorle, mktg mgr. www.theluxio.com ; Yohanis Imkorle +628124884035 style cottage 5*= The Luxio, Jl. Basuki Rahmat Km 12 Sorong-Papua Barat tel=62951335777 fax +62951335796 marketing 081248840035 email theluxio_htl09@yahoo.com

Papouasie-Sorong Cartenz Hotel Ji.Di. Panjaitan, Tampa garam Rufei, tel 09513102123 Sorong Papua Barat – hotelcartenz@yahoo.co.id , un hôtel dans un bateau-ferry, reconstitué et hors de l’eau, pas un 5* mais fort sympathique, un peu à l’écart de la ville

Papousie-Wamena, Hotel simple 1* The Baliem Valley resort du Dr Werner Weglein de Germany thebaliemvalleyresort@yahoo.co.id q www.thebaliemvalleyresort.de

Autres endroits Papouasie voir aussi Swiss-Belhotel plus haut

Un problème avec Garuda Indonesia, Oemar Rhyana, station mgr, kuala lumpur int. Airport, oemar_rhyana@garuda-indonesia.com; rhyana.oemar41@gmail.com; www.garuda-indonesia.com

Bali : Les guides à emporter pour votre voyage :

 Guide du routard Bali, Lombok

Komodo

Komodo National Park is a conservation area located between Sumbawa and Flores in Eastern Indonesia. The Park consists of three major islands : Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, and several smaller islands. The total park area is 1.800 km2 (600 km2 terrestrial and 1200 km2 marine). Established as a national park in 1980, Komodo was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986 and a Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1992. The Park’s primary mission is to protect and to conserve the unique Komodo Dragon (Varanus Komodoensis), the largest lizard in the world. The Komodo Dragon, which can reach 3,15 m long and can weight about 160 kg, is found only on Komodo, Rinca, Gilimotang islands. The conservation goals have been extended to the preservation of the entire ecosystem, both terrestrial and marine.

Komodo National Park
A spectacular terrestrial and marine biodiversity makes Komodo National Park a treasure for divers and non-divers alike. The land area holds almost two hundred fifty species of terrestrial plants, over thirty species of reptiles, three species of amphibians, and provides roosting areas for more than one hundred bird species. In the waters around Komodo, recognized as one of richest marine environments on the planet, extensive mangrove stands, seagrass beds, seamounts, and coral reefs shelter more than one thousand fish species and fifty species of sponges.

The colorful reefs are home to nudibranchs, sea slugs, lobsters, shrimps, crabs, frog fishes, sea horses, shells, cowries and other unusual coastal maritime species. In addition, the position of the Park at a confluence of the Pacific and Indian oceans, and the numerious sheltered bays on the seventeen islands, attract six species of whales, and ten dolphin species as well as dugong, rays, turtles, sharks and several species of pelagic fish.

Superficie : 30km2

Population : 552’500~

Capitale : Macao

Langue : Cantonais Portugais

Nature du pays : Région administrative spécial

Monnaie  : Pataca (MOP)

UN HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE ASSEZ AU CENTRE (PAS SUR HONG-KONG ISLAND) : THE LUXE MANOR 39 Kimberley Road , Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong george wang, gen. mgr., Hong-Kong, gwang@thefluxemanor.com; www.theluxemanor.com , Une femme dynamique : Barbie Chan gm marketing 9*1889817, Tel: (852) 3763 8826  Fax: (852) 3763 8833 Email: bchan@theluxemanor.com Website: www.theluxemanor.com The Luxe Manor is an intriguing celebration of the abstract and the extraordinary. As richly diverse in style as the origins of our guests, The Luxe Manor is a boutique hotel as though fashioned from Salvador Dali’s fertile imagination. Surreal yet unexpectedly comforting, discover a delightfully rich eclectic mix of Oriental and European decor with Post-modern sensibilities.

UN « LOGEMENT » nearly for backpackers : A small hotel, can say like some really small flat euh.. room but can be less then 50usd p/night, in H-K. island, good location, New capital hotel, hong kong, tel 25739318

Une visite d’un musée exceptionnel : Hong-Kong Science museum, chan woon-wai, woonie, asst. mgr., hong kong, wwchan@lcsd.gov.hk ; www.hk.science.museu

On the market, Feng shui consultation, astrology, master joseph, hong kong, feng_shui_advisor@yahoo.com.hk ; www.fortune-telling.biz

Une petite région de Hong Kong, les pieds dans l’eau : Aberdeen ( vaut la peine d’y passer mais sans plus) et on y va avec petit bateau voir le restaurant le plus connu de l’ile : Jumbo Kingdom tel +85225523331 fax +852 25521525, a sensational lifestzle venu restaurant, bar& lounge

A voir en Asie ou à Hong-Kong 1111 Chinese traditional lions dancing together at the lion Festival of Hong Kong the largest Lion Dance Sisplaz.. it will set a new Guinness world. Some things to see once in your life, a really nice parade

NE PAS MANQUER LES DAUPHINS ROSES AVEC : Hong Kong Dolphinwatch 1528A, Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Tel: 2984-1414 Fax: 2984-7799 www.hkdolphinwatch.com info@hkdolphinwatch.com / About Hong Kong Dolphinwatch: Hong Kong Dolphinwatch has been running trips to see the Chinese White Dolphins ( Sousa chinensis) since 1995 with the aim of raising awareness about the pink dolphins swimming in the wild in Hong Kong waters. The dolphins are threatened by the changes brought about by the rapid economic development in the Pearl River Delta region, and their future remains uncertain. The aim of the boat trips is to help increase awareness of their plight, collect data for reserach, and to raise money to support dolphin research and protection campaigns. We emphasise responsible ecotourism, and follow a code of conduct to minimise disturbance to the dolphins. Protect the sea, protect the environment, protect the world’s pinkest wild dolphins.
Come and see them for an unforgettable experience! Hong Kong Dolphinwatch Ltd has been operating ecological tours to see the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Hong Kong since 1995. Join us on one of our tours and enjoy a day out with these beautiful pink dolphins! Details on booking, sightings, how you can help the dolphins and much more can be found in the legend on the left.

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