THE SECRETS OF HẠ LONG BAY
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay spans 150,000 hectares in the North of Vietnam. It's in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, on the Gulf of Tonkin. OnE of the bay's most outstanding feature is the 1,600 islands and islets that rise out of the water. Here’s how to make the most of this amazing natural formation.
Photo by Rachel Ochoa
Paradise Peak cruise
Paradise Peak Cruise
For more than nine years, Paradise Cruises has been in the premium travel and hospitality market. Starting with just one junk boat in 2008, the company and its management team have worked tirelessly to achieve excellence not only for Halong Bay visitors, but also for the local government.
Paradise Cruises provides a variety of 1-or 2-night cruises with excursions. On the second day, guests who sail for two nights on the Paradise Elegance, Sails, and Peak will move to the smaller boat, Paradise Explorer. Lunch will be served on Explorer as guests go deeper into the Bay. Itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of port authorities or cruising circumstances.
The most opulent ship travelling Halong Bay is the Paradise Peak, which exudes beauty and elegance. The top-of-the-line wooden junk not only meets but beyond expectations in terms of opulence, comfort, and privacy. Each enormous cabin offers a butler service, a big balcony or private dining space, and a Jacuzzi. Paradise Peak is the pinnacle of premium sailing, with a day spa, library, and fitness centre, as well as an exquisite restaurant and world-class wines. The Peak controls Halong Bay with style and sophistication, built from the best materials and with meticulous attention to the smallest of details.
DISCOVER HIDDEN TREASURES
Halong Bay's islands and islets have island caves, caverns, and grottoes that are waiting to be discovered. Discover a plethora of fascinating landscapes created by limestone and water over millions of years.
KAYAKING
What better way to admire Halong Bay's ageless beauty than kayaking around the emerald seas in your own kayak? With an unrestricted view of the Bay's islands, grottoes, and floating villages, discover why this UNESCO World Heritage site is so special.
GET UP CLOSE WITH LOCALS
Halong Bay has a significant cultural heritage, and the area is still populated by indigenous people. Local people will be seen going about their everyday lives as part of your trip, and you may even interact with them on excursions or as they pass by.
VisiT Vung Ha Beach
Vung Ha Beach
Halong Bay is a great and charming place in Vietnam with a variety of fun and interesting things to do as well as breathtaking scenery to admire. Vung Ha Beach is one of the most well-known and visited beaches in the area. Vung Ha Beach is a weird and lovely limestone mountain structure in Halong Bay.
Many Halong Bay cruise ships now stop at Vung Ha to see the lovely Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Vung Ha Island is an excellent spot for tourists to enjoy leisure activities such as kayaking, swimming, and learning about the daily lives of fishermen because of its clean beaches. Because the island is primarily abandoned, there are no basic living utilities, making it a great location for getting close to nature.
Me Cung Cave
Me Cung Cave (or Maze Cave) is one of Halong Bay's most famous sights, with a name as enticing as its name. The entrance resembles a home roof that cuts deep into the island's slopes. Inside, you may have the impression that you are entering a grand Persian king's palace.
The dazzling stalactites make the cave shimmer like a paradise with the light shining from the outside. In addition, the turquoise waters of Me Cung lake inside the cave add to the natural beauty.
Poem Mountain
Since 1268, when King Le Thanh Tong carved a poem on a cliff atop the mountain, it has been known as Poem Mountain (Bai Tho Mountain). Poem Mountain is the best viewing place in Halong Bay because of its mountainside that overlooks the bay. When you stand on top of a mountain and look down, you'll see why the bay is called Halong. Because the air in this area is cool all year, you can visit whenever you like. It's a place where you can witness hundreds of various flora growing on cliffs, listen to soothing birdsong, and interact with goats grazing on the slopes.