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On weekends, Tuan Chau port is bustling with tourists. Tour buses line up in long queues, occasionally causing traffic congestion. Yachts of all sizes sometimes bob up and down on the waves from the bay, seemingly eager to welcome the influx of visitors to Ha Long.
That's just a small glimpse into the bigger picture of a weekend morning in this heritage area. Weekend trips of just two or three days can sometimes limit sightseeing time. Many visitors want to linger longer to fully appreciate the beauty of the bay and enjoy the peaceful feeling that the landscape offers.
So, given the limited time and crowded conditions, how can you have a truly fulfilling experience when visiting Ha Long Bay? Travellive will offer you the following suggestions.
Admiring Ha Long Bay from above.
If there's one effective way to appreciate the poetic beauty of Ha Long Bay, it can only be through the eyes of birds. From this perspective, visitors are captivated by the most beautiful shades of blue that nature has bestowed upon this landscape.
You will see the majestic limestone mountains suddenly shrink, neatly arranged in layers, stretching endlessly. You will be moved to learn that these deep green bands, dotting the turquoise sea and separating land from sky, have existed here for 5 million years, never changing their proud beauty.
The breathtaking aerial view of Ha Long Bay from a seaplane.
You can also see that Ha Long is gradually transforming into a tourist city with developing infrastructure, many luxurious resorts and entertainment areas being built to serve the increasing needs of tourists. But alongside this, Ha Long has not forgotten to preserve its heritage. These two elements create a harmonious landscape of both nature and modernity that can only be truly appreciated when viewed from above.
Seaplane before takeoff
Currently, to experience this, visitors can enjoy the view by seaplane or helicopter. Both services operate throughout the week with fixed schedules.
Mind-body-spirit tourism in Ha Long Bay
Wellness tourism, also known as mind-body tourism, has recently emerged in Vietnam and is becoming a new travel trend attracting attention. This form of tourism helps heal the soul, allowing individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and listen to their inner voice through sharing experiences, practicing meditation and yoga, or consuming healthy foods.
A scene from a yoga session at sunrise over Ha Long Bay.
Furthermore, location is also a very important part of healing trips. A tranquil space, fresh air, and especially a close connection with nature are incredibly effective catalysts for cleansing body, mind, and spirit. These adjectives also seem to perfectly describe Ha Long Bay.
Combined with enjoying the magnificent scenery of the bay by cruise ship, wellness activities further enrich the cruise vacation program for guests.
Practicing yoga in the fresh air of Ha Long Bay enhances the healing process.
Body care activities begin at dawn. This is a time that many people may miss due to the busy pace of city life. In the warm morning light right on the bay, guests will be guided through yoga and breathing exercises to revitalize their minds. Above all, surrounded by nature, our minds become calm, thus shedding the pressures of long days of work and study.
Ha Long Bay is an ideal destination for healing tourism.
Besides activities on the cruise ship, tourists can also visit Cat Ba Island, practice meditation at some of the cruise ship's docking points such as Ba Men Temple, Trinh Nu Cave... or immerse themselves in the cool, clear waters of Lan Ha Bay as the sunset approaches.
Camping on the bay
Ha Long Bay has more than 1,000 islands of varying sizes, and tourists have at least heard of names like Tuan Chau Island, Ti Top Island, Bo Hon Island, and Cat Ba Island... There are also smaller islands that boast fine white sand beaches, making them ideal swimming spots for tourists, such as Ba Trai Dao Beach.
These sandy beaches have inadvertently become ideal not only for swimming but also for camping right in the heart of the bay. Tourists can bring their camping gear, food, and other supplies from the cruise ship down to the beach and enjoy a day immersed in nature.
Simple camping equipment was brought to the island.
If lucky, visitors can even witness the sunset over the bay while relaxing with family and friends, enjoying fresh seafood, a specialty of Ha Long.
Things to note when visiting Ha Long in the summer:
- The weather in Ha Long during the summer is quite hot and humid. Tourists need to equip themselves with effective sun protection measures such as: sweat-wicking jackets, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, hand fans, etc.
- Tourists should bring their own drinking water to avoid dehydration due to the weather.
- Tourists enjoying the scenery of Ha Long Bay by seaplane should take note of measures to avoid seasickness.
- After camping, please clean up your trash before leaving the island.
