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Ha Long Bay

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Klook用戶
10 Mar
We were originally scheduled to take the Alice, but due to some technical issues with the Alice, we were upgraded to the Dolphin for free! 😍 I highly recommend the Dolphin. The boat is clean and tidy, the service is excellent, and the buffet food quality is superb! 😆👍 A special thanks to our tour guide, Xiao Wang, who did his best to take care of every guest. We don't speak Vietnamese, but he tried his best to translate using Chinese. Overall, it was an excellent experience! 😍🙈
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Dannii *****
10 Mar
The trip starts with a clean, big limousine bus (seated approx 8 people) which picked us up from our hotel (arrived at 6:55am for a 7:00am start - very punctual). Ride provided bottled water and stopped for breakfast about 1.5 hours into the trip (breakfast at your own cost). Once we arrived at the port, we were welcomed on board by a number of friendly staff. We wasted no time getting into the buffet lunch which was 10/10 (sushi/cheese boards/curries/pho/fruit/desserts etc). Each table included the flag of your home country which was a great touch. After lunch, we hopped onto smaller boats and went adventuring (caves/kayaking) which was all included in the price. We then returned onto the cruise to enjoy an afternoon by the very impressive pool with a DJ!! This was then followed up by a live act, who played while we ate more free canapés around the pool. This trip was definitely value for money and we would recommend it to anyone :)
Leung *******
10 Mar
A great experience taking the Cozy Bay Cruise to Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay is a good place to visit. Special thanks to our tour guide Tea, who is enthusiastic and took care of everything, ranging from buffet to the tour itself.
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Yashasvi ********
10 Mar
Just went on the tour and it was a great experience. Our tour guide, Tea, was very engaging and knowledgeable. As a solo traveller, he helped take photos for me and made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop. I highly recommend the speed boat ride—it was definitely a highlight. The whole crew was very welcoming and made the trip even better
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Klook 用戶
10 Mar
It was a great trip, and the food on the boat was excellent. Most importantly, every staff member was kind and friendly. It's an excellent choice if you're visiting Ha Long Bay.
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Klook User
10 Mar
the cruise was fun and relaxing! much recommended cruise. will definitely come back again. the staffs are very helpful especially staff Sophie! and also they gave my mom a compilmentary cake for her birthday.
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Klook User
10 Mar
Great experience. I was upgraded to their other cruise boat called Du Yen with the same itenirary and more premium room. Staff was excellent.
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Sarah ***************
9 Mar
the tour is great and the guide is very helpful . we had so much fun 😍 very recommended

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What to know about Ha Long Bay

Located in the Quang Ninh province of Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of thousands of stunning limestone islands, emerald waters and a rich cultural heritage. Whether you're looking for relaxing cruises with unbeatable scenery or enjoy kayaking, rock climbing and exploring caves, Ha Long Bay has something for everyone. Translating to "Descending Dragon", Ha long Bay gets its name from Vietnamese folklore where a mother dragon descended from the skies and spat out jewels and jade to protect the land from invaders. It is said that these jewels later turned into islets rising from the emerald waters of the bay. You can book your visit to Ha Long Bay through a tour operator, or take a bus to Ha Long city or Hai Phong and a taxi to the port. You can also book a 15-minute seaplane ride over the bay for a bird's eye view of the islands.
Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Must-Visit Sights in Ha Long Bay

Limestone Karsts and Islets

Hạ Long Bay is renowned for many islands made up of limestone karsts and islets, each uniquely shaped and rising majestically from the emerald waters. These formations have evolved over 500 million years and now serves as a backdrop for local fishermen in their sampan fishing boats and floating houses. The queen cable car at Sun World Ha Long Park in Ha Long City is a great way to get a bird's eye view of the thousands of islands in Ha Long Bay.

Cat Ba and Other Caves and Grottos

Explore the bay's numerous caves, including Hang Dau Go (Wooden Stakes Cave), Thiên Cung (Paradise Cave), Sửng Sốt (Surprise Cave) and Trung Trang Cave near the Cat Ba archipelago. These caves feature impressive stalactites and stalagmites and offer a glimpse into the bay's geological history.

Floating Villages

Visit the floating villages of Cua Van, Ba Hang, Cong Tau, and Vong Vieng. The local Vietnamese people here live on floating houses and sustain themselves through fishing and marine aquaculture, providing a unique cultural experience.

Lan Ha Bay

If you prefer a quieter, lesser known bay then Lan Ha Bay is a good bet. It has white sandy beaches and around 400 limestone islets that are just as appealing as Ha Long Bay.

Culture and History

Hạ Long Bay has a rich historical significance, with evidence of prehistoric human presence dating back tens of thousands of years. The bay has witnessed important events in Vietnamese history, including naval battles and the signing of the Halong Bay Agreements in 1948.

The bay also holds immense cultural importance because of its legendary tale about the time period when the Emperor Viet called the Mother Dragon to protect the people from the invaders arriving from the sea. After defeating the enemy, the emeralds were left behind to protect the country from any future invasions. To commemorate this, the Vietnamese people named the bay "Ha Long", which means "Descending Dragon".

Local Cuisine

You will find plenty of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious eats in Ha Long city. Indulge in the local cuisine, featuring fresh seafood such as cuttlefish, oysters and squids. Don't miss out on trying the unique flavors of dishes like 'ngán', also known as Austriella Clam, and 'cà sáy, a poultry breed with characteristics of both duck and chicken.'

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