Climb Bai Tho Mountain, see the whole Ha Long Bay in a moment
This poetically named mountain is 200 m above sea level. Standing here, you can admire the beautiful Ha Long city on the bay shore and the rocky islands lying on the bay surface. This is not necessarily the highest mountain in the city, but it has an ideal location for you to capture the whole image of a poetic Ha Long in your sight.
The reason why this mountain is called Poem is because there are 9 Chinese poems carved on stone by King Le Thanh Tong in 1468 and Trinh Cuong in 1729. Because of its cultural, historical value and impressive tourist destination, Poem Mountain is like a typical symbol of Quang Ninh.
The path up the mountain is quite easy, 1/3 of the way has stairs. It takes about 30 - 40 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. You should choose early morning (4:30) or afternoon (4:00) to be able to watch the sunrise and sunset with the golden sunlight dyed on the sparkling water surface, very magical.
Cruise on Ha Long Bay
Experiencing 2 days and 1 night on a cruise will probably make many couples feel extremely sweet and happy. Far away from the noisy streets and constructions, sitting on a cruise, slowly cruising around the bay with a view of limestone mountains rising in the middle of the sea, covered by a blue color of water and sky. Everything exudes a gentle, poetic, slow, strangely quiet look. It is truly a state that makes you feel balanced.
Not only that, all the activities experienced in this tour will make you excited and impressed. You will join a class to teach you how to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes (for foreign tourists, this is really an interesting experience); take a bamboo boat to visit the ancient fishing village and observe pearl farming with your own eyes; kayak to your heart's content on the bay with calm water and peaceful surrounding space. It will definitely be a memorable outdoor activity.
For me, the most emotional moment is still the time of having a meal by the window of the cruise ship. The poetic scenery outside through the small window is like a moving picture, everything is drifting gently, and time is so slow, so slow. And yes, a peaceful windy moonlit night on the boat, clearly seeing the silhouettes of the limestone mountains gliding gently by. There is nothing but the sound of the wind, the sound of the waves and the quiet night. Some people sit smoking a cigarette, looking into the distance. Some people stand by the railing enjoying the calm night breeze, some people wear phones, listen to music and enjoy every slow moment on the cruise ship...
Watching Ha Long at night with its sparkling lights
After a long day of walking around Ha Long city, at night, if you want to find a bit of peace in the city full of light, don't miss the moment when the city lights up. Each small street, seaport and bridge becomes brilliant in the light.
Ha Long at night will be most impressive when you see Bai Chay Bridge - one of the symbols of the city. This is the most modern cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam with an energy-saving LED lighting system, creating continuously changing color bands on the cable. From a distance, the bridge looks like it is performing rhythmic and brilliant light dances.
Tourists also often walk on Bai Chay Bridge to admire the city and the vast mountains and rivers with ships and yachts shining at night. Standing here, watching the sparkling streets and enjoying the cool sea breeze, you will feel the most complete Ha Long shining in peace.
In addition, if you want to find a more vibrant space, you can choose a beach bar in Bai Chay, a live music cafe to immerse yourself in; or stop by the night market to feel the bustling, bustling life of shops, souvenir shops...
Flying on a plane to visit "Skull Island"
It's not an exaggeration to say that you don't have to rush to Maldives to enjoy the seaplane specialty of gliding over the sea and admiring the landscape. Try this interesting service right in Ha Long with countless unforgettable emotions.
If you choose the service from Hanoi to Ha Long directly, you will have 45 minutes to admire the scenery of the Northern Delta from above with poetic rice fields and rivers. When arriving at Ha Long Bay, you will also have 15 more minutes to admire the whole view of Ha Long Bay with nearly 2,000 large and small islands undulating on the beautiful turquoise sea.
The scenes of gliding in the sky and landing on the water with white foam make everyone scream with emotion. Not only conquering the sky, the water with islands, you also enjoy the beauty of the long stretches of golden sand beaches, the living space of the people through small fishing villages.
Each pilot on the flight will be your direct tour guide. At each destination, you will hear explanations and interact directly with the pilot. The most interesting destinations of Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay are all within sight with the most exciting emotions, right?
Enjoy pristine nature on Co To Island
Why is the sea water in Co To so incredibly blue this afternoon? The ever-changing blue of the sea water this afternoon on Co To seems to be testing the vocabulary of each of us that is stirring in our hearts. What is the sea blue like? As green as young banana leaves? As green as old banana leaves? As green as the autumn green rice of Vong village? The sea water in Co To is changing from one shade of blue to another. Is it as blue as the color of Kim Trong's shirt during the Qingming festival?
- Co To, Nguyen Tuan
If you have ever read the writings of writer Nguyen Tuan about Co To island, you will surely be eager to see that strange green color once in your life. This pearl island is a symbol of the pristine beauty of Quang Ninh land. Coming to Co To, you will enjoy a fresh space, full of sunshine and wind with green and cool roads; with curved coastlines, smooth sand, swaying rows of casuarinas and starfish still lying dreamily on the white sand.
In recent years, Co To has lost a bit of its original beauty due to the large number of tourists during peak seasons. Don’t worry too much about this inconvenience, explore this pearl island when your heart is filled with excitement!
Run across Ha Long
Combining travel and sports exploration will make you feel refreshed with your emotions and experiences. In recent years, the running movement on wild roads, close to nature has made many people more excited to participate. Simply because you are running and enjoying the pure beauty of nature, not just simply exercising.
Put on your shoes and start your run through the roads of Ha Long, across the coast of Tuan Chau island, breathe in the fresh air and feel the salty taste of the sea, the bustling sound of fishing boats, catch the most beautiful sunset of the day when your legs are tired from the long run behind you... A wonderful experience that you should try.
Explore Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island Beach
Most cruise tours on Ha Long Bay do not miss these two interesting tourist attractions. This is probably also an impressive highlight in your trip to explore Ha Long that you should record.
Titop Island is quite special because it owns a crescent-shaped white sand beach. People often spend a day here to relax and do light activities such as swimming or sunbathing, lying on the beach drinking coconut water, reading books, chatting together, admiring the scenery. In addition, you can try climbing to the top of Titop mountain to see the whole view of Ha Long Bay.
With a system of large and small islands undulating on the water surface, Ha Long Bay also has many beautiful caves for tourists to explore. I was most impressed with Sung Sot Cave and, true to its name, when we arrived here, we were amazed by the pristine and magical beauty in a half-real, half-dream cave world.
Coming here, you will spend a lot of time just to admire and contemplate the magical beauty that nature has bestowed on Ha Long. The cave ceiling is covered with a smooth velvet carpet, each beam of brilliant light shines on the "royal garden", the clear lake and the "chandeliers" hanging from stalactites glittering like gold.
Blending in with life with the people in Cua Van fishing village
Traveling is not only to admire the natural scenery but also an opportunity for you to understand more about the regional culture and the typical lifestyle of the people. Do not hesitate to ask questions, get acquainted and start interesting stories with the locals. Communication and smiles will make you have more beautiful memories for your trip to explore Quang Ninh.
Cua Van fishing village is where you can mingle with fishermen and feel the hustle and bustle of their daily life. This place has just been listed in the 16 most beautiful ancient villages in the world by the travel websiteJourneyetc.comvote
The floating village is surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. This calm sea has only the sound of the boat's hull hitting the fish behind the mountain, and the fishermen calling each other morning and evening. You can come here to watch and participate in rowing the boat, spreading nets, and fishing with the fishermen in the village.
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- Full name: Ngo Huy Hoa
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