ICCE 2012: The Fourth International Conference on Communications and Electronics

Hotel and Travel Information

The School of Electronics and Telecommunications (SET) which is organizing ICCE 2012 has co-operated with www.vietnam.com to provide the best facilities for the conference participants. We are proud of that www.vietnam.com has been playing a notable role in the process of developing the country's tourism and making a considerable contribution to the success of Vietnam?s tourism. Hereunder are our programs and package prices.

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I. Visa information

II. Conference venue

III. Hotel information

IV. Destination information

V. Transportation

VI. Hue's pictures

VII. Tour information

VIII. More information about Vietnam: www.vietnam.com

I. Visa information

Travelers to Vietnam are required to hold a passport valid for at least six (06) months beyond the completion of their visit and must contain a valid visa except for citizens of countries having bilateral agreements on visa exemption with Vietnam such as most Asean countries, Korea, Japan and Scandinavian countries.

According to requirement from the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, the participants of ICCE 2012 must hold visa for conference purpose. Therefore, for a visa issue please contact us for a formal invitation letter.

II. Conference venue : Saigon Morin Hotel

Built in 1901 by the French businessman Monsieur Morin, the Saigon Morin Hotel is one of the most traditional hotels in Vietnam and a part of the history of Hue city in the last 100 years. After suffering heavy damage by the typhoon of 1904, the Hotel was transferred into the hands of Mr. Guerin and renamed "The Grand Hotel de Hue". In 1907 the Morin Brothers, who owned the property rights of the hotel, took the hotel back, restored and renovated it to its former glory and upgraded it to the best Hotel in Hue. In 1997 the hotel underwent a major renovation and restored its former glory with a whole new level of excellence and elegance. It was also renamed to ?Saigon Morin.? The hotel with its reputation always is the choice of discern travelers. It offers the amenities a guest would expect from a world class hotel without sacrificing the old-world charm that made the Morin Hotel legendary. Read more? http://www.vietnam.com/listing/hotel-saigon-morin.html

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III. Hotel information

Hotel rooms in different categories have been reserved for the conference participants. Please reserve your hotel to enjoy special prices upon registering the conference.

Note that a preferential rate is only for reservation before May 24th, 2012.

List of Corporative Hotels:

Hotel /Room type	Single room	Double/twin room
Morin Hotel Hue / Superior Room ()	USD 85	USD 85
Imperial Hotel Hue / Deluxe City View ()	USD 90	USD 90
Gerbera Hotel Hue/ Standard City View ()	USD 62	USD 62
Century Riverside Hotel /Deluxe ()	USD 44	USD 50

The prices are included breakfast, VAT and service fee.

Following is the address of hotels:

- Saigon Morin Hotel: 30 Le Loi Street - Hue

- Imperial Hotel Hue: 8 Hung Vuong Boulevard - Hue

- Gerbera Hotel Hue: 38 Le Loi Street - Hue

- Century Riverside Hotel: 49 Le Loi Street - Hue

IV. Destination Information

Hue, once the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, is known as the cultural heart of Vietnam. Several sources claim that the name 'Hue' was derived from "Hoa", meaning harmony, which could be the reason for the Nguyen dynasty to choose Hue as its emperor city. Lying along the banks of the Perfume River (Huong Giang) and embedded in the mountains, Hue has managed to preserve its grandeur and former glory along with its unique atmosphere. For more than a century, from 1802 to 1945 to be exact, Hue was the capital of Vietnam and the emperor's domicile. Its citadel and the Forbidden City are truly important historical destinations that are worth-visiting. In 1993 the UNESCO declared a number of monuments in Hue as world cultural heritage sites.Read more - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/hue-4af35049eb7e7.html

Hue: places of interest

Citadel and Imperial City: Resembling the style of the Forbidden City in Beijing, the citadel complex is built with two walls: the Outer Wall (Ngoai Thanh) and the Inner Wall (Noi Thanh). The Citadel complex is surrounded by the impressive Outer Wall, which is built from 1805 to 1832, 11 km length, 6 m height, with 11 gates, 24 towers, as protection against all kinds of intruders and enemies. Inside the Outer Wall there was a city-inside-the-city, where the inner circle of the emperor and their families resided. The Outer Wall is encircled by a moat (23 m broad and 4 m deep) which is now mostly covered by water lotus. Read more. - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/the-citadel-of-hu-hue.html

The Thien Mu Pagoda was constructed 1601 by Nguyen Hoang (1525-1613), who was the ruler of southern part of Viet Nam. He followed an old legend, saying that a Holly Lady has often appeared, who predicted that one day, a popular leader of the country will establish a pagoda at this hill for the sake of the country peace and prosperity. He then ordered to build this pagoda in order to fulfill the prophecy. The pagoda Thien Mu (Pagoda of the heavenly woman) lies on the bench of the Perfume River (Huong Giang), approx. 5 km von Hue, in the suburb Kim Long. It can be reached by taxi (appr. 4 USD), or - with more spectacular views - by boat ("dragon boat") from Hue. Read more. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/thien-mu-pagoda-hue.html

The Minh Mang Tomb is one of the most interesting emperor tombs in Hue. It is situated 12 km outside the city, on Cam Ke Hill, on the west bank of the Perfume River and can be reached by car or - much nicer - by boat. Emperor Minh Mang (1820 - 1841) was the second son of Emperor Gia Long, who founded the last Vietnamese dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). He had been planning to build a tomb for himself as early as 1826. But it was not until September 1840, after fourteen years of looking for a suitable location that the construction of the tomb began. During the building phase, in January 1841, Minh Mang got ill and passed away at the age of 52. Emperor Thieu Tri, his successor to the throne, continued the task according to his father's plans. Minh Mang's corpse was buried in Buu Thanh in August 1841. The construction of the tomb, however, was not completed until two years later, in 1843. Read more. - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/minh-mang-tomb-hue.html

Tu Duc Tomb: Located in a narrow valley 8 km from Hue (Duong Xuan Thuong village), Tu Duc Tomb is one of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc (1848-83) who had the longest reign of all emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. As usual at that time, Tu Duc had begun planning and constructing his tomb long before he died in 1883. Thus, the major parts of the tomb complex were built around 1864-67. In his lifetime, the Emperor Tu Duc used the tomb as a palatial retreat together with his many wives and concubines. Read more. - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/tu-duc-tomb-hue.html

Khai Dinh Tomb: Emperor Khai Dinh, who ruled 1916-1925, has chosen slope of Chau Chu mountain, 10 km from Hue, as the location to build his tomb. The construction of the tomb was started on 1920 and lasted for 11 years. The architecture of this tomb is the most criticized of all the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. The structure of the tomb (admission fee: 55.000 Dong) is of concrete elements with cement, a mixture of Vietnamese and Western concepts. It can be seen as an attempt of fusion building style or a symbol of the decline of Vietnamese culture during the colonial era; it depends on your view and mood. Read more. - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/khai-dinh-tomb-hue.html

Lang Co Beach lies between Da Nang and Hue. Lang Co itself is a developing touristic area, where the natural beauty of the lagoon, the long beaches and the fishing village is still mostly untouched. On the way from Da Nang to Hue, just after passing the Hai Van Pass, while descending from the pass the very nice village of Lang Co with its nice white sandy beaches appears. Lang Co is an attractive, peninsula stretch of palm-shaded sand with turquoise lagoon on one side and very long beach facing the Pacific Ocean on the other. It's a great place where lots of visitors make a lunch stop or spend the night. Read more. - http://www.vietnam.com/listing/lang-co-beach-near-da-nang.html

Hai Van Pass (Hai: ocean, Van: cloud) is a scenic pass on the road from Da Nang and Hue, on the National Road 1A in Vietnam. You have basically two alternatives: take the classic pass traversing the mountain or take the. If you have time, it is recommended to take the picturesque classic mountain road (length 21 km). The mountain road is used since many centuries, but has been paved by the French and then enlarged by the South Vietnamese and the Americans due to its strategic position. The tunnel (length 6.28km) is newly built and is opened 2005. Read more. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/hai-van-pass.html

Travel to Hue

Air at Phu Bai Airport (ca. 20 km south of the city center), Vietnam Airlines (office 23 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Tel. 3 824 709) offers several flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) daily.

Bus Taking Hung Vuong Street, Hue's main bus station extends 4 km to the southeast. Several connections to Da Nang are available (40,000 Dong, 3 hours). The An Hoa bus station (Hwy 1A), northwest of the citadel, caters northern destinations like Dong Hoi, Dong Ha, Quang Binh. Hue also is a regular stop destination of the "open-tour bus" routes (e.g. Sinh Café's special service to foreign travellers). Most buses normally drop passengers off in Hung Vuong Street and pick them up from their hotels. Companies like Mandarin and Sinh Café handle bookings for the bus to Laos (e.g. Savannakhet).

Train Hue's train station (Tel 3 822 175, 2 Phan Chu Trinh Street) is at the southwest end of Le Loi Street and offers rides on the Reunification Express Train (Hanoi-Saigon-Hanoi). Destinations included are Hanoi, Vinh, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Saigon (HCMC).

V. Transportation

Vietnam Airlines flying schedule

I/ Phu Bai Airport - Hue

Travel Distance: Approximately 15km (9.3 miles)

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

Taxi
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Price: Around USD 12 net
Hotel Private Car
- Hours: 24 hours
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Price: USD 25 net

II/ Danang Airport - Danang

Travel Distance: Approximately 112km (70 miles)

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

Taxi
- Travel Time: 2 hours
- Price: Around USD 55 net
Hotel Private Car
- Hours: 24 hours
- Travel Time: 2 hours
- Price: USD 90 net

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VII. Tour information

Hue City Tour ( 1/2 Day )

13:30 Pick up at your hotel
13:45 Transfer to visit Thien Mu pagoda
14:15 Take a cruise on Perfume to visit Hon Chen Temple

15:30 Proceed to visit Tomb of Minh Mang King.
16:15 Pick up at Minh Mang, transfer to Thuy Xuan Hat village
17:15 Back to your hotel
17:30 The end of tour

Package price: 30 USD/pax (for group of 5 pax and over)

Included: Transportation with A/C/ English speaking guide/ Admission fee/ Cruise on Perfume/ Mineral on tour, government tax.

Excluded: Personal expenses, travel insurance fee.

Hue City Tour ( 1 Day )

08:00 Pick up at your hotel
09:00 Take a photograph at Trang Tien bridge
09:30 Visit Imperial Citedal comprising Ngo Mon gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu and ect.,
10:30 Proceed to visit King of Tu Duc Tomb
11:30 Lunch

13:30 Take a cruise on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda
14:30 Visit to King of Minh Mang Tomb
16:00 Shopping at Dong Ba market
16:30 Back to your hotel. The end of the tour

Package price: 48 USD/pax (for group of 5 pax and over)

Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Lang Co ( 2 Days)

Day 01 : Hue - Hoi An - Da Nang ( Lunch/Dinner)

Morning: Pick up at your hotel. Transfer to Da Nang by Hai Van pass or Hai Van Tunnel. Lunch in Da Nang. Check in hotel.
Afternoon: Overland to Hoi An, visit: Japanese covered bridge, Chinese pagoda, the old houses, market, handicraft and ect, Back to Da Nang, dinner. Free a night. O/N in Da Nang

Day 02: Da Nang - Ba Na - Lang Co (Breakfast/Lunch)

Morning: Depart for Ba Na. Take a cable car to Ba Na mountain. Visit to Linh Ung pagoda where has a Buddha status with the height of 27m. Lunch in Ba Na. Free for visiting at Fantasy Park.
Afternoon: Leave Ba Na for Lang Co. Transfer to your hotel. The end of the tour.

Package price:

184 USD/pax (for group of 5 pax and over) - stay at 4* hotel

225 USD/pax (for group of 5 pax and over) - stay at 5* hotel

Included : Transportation with A/C/ English speaking guide/ Entrance fee/ Cable car (return) in Ba Na/01 nite at 4* hotel (Sandy Beach/ Green Plaza) or 5 * hotel (Life Resort/ Silver Shores)/ Meals as in itinerary/ Mineral water on tour/ Government tax.

Excluded: Personal expenses/ Travel insurance fee.

Tour Dmz (1 Day)

07:00 Pick up at your hotel, transfer to Quang Tri with stopover at La Vang Cathedral.
08:30 Proceed to Vinh Moc, visit Vinh Moc Tunnel. Stop at Cua Tung Beach.
11:30 Visit to Hien Luong bridge, Ben Hai River.
12:30 Transfer to Dong Ha. Lunch at Hieu Giang restaurant.
13:30 Drive to Khe Xanh by No 9 Road with stopover at Dakrong bridge crossing Dakrong river. Visit Khe Sanh combat base which was one of the most famous battles - of the American War.
16:30 Back to Hue
20:00 Arrive in Hue. Transfer to hotel. The end of the tour

Package price: 114 USD/pax (for group of 5 pax and over)

Included: Transportation/English speaking guide/ Entrance fee/ 01 lunch/ Mineral water on tour/ Government tax.

Excluded: Personal expenses/Travel insurance fee.