Day Cruise from Ha Long with a Visit to Ba Hang Village

Ba Hang Fishing Village is an attractive destination near Thien Cung Cave, in Halong Bay. Coming here, you can enjoy some of the most unique experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. The area of this house is only about 5 - 10m2. It is equipped with very simple tools, and living facilities, where the life of members of a small family takes places. With simple life, it seems to be difficult but when coming to this place the visitors can a lot of the friendly neighbours fishing their friendly smile. The optimistic smile is a great characteristic of the people in Ba Hang.

In addition to the majestic cave system, Halong Bay also attracts travelers due to it thousands of islands and islets in diverse shapes and sizes. It is estimated that around 980 out of 2,000 islands and islets were named. Interestingly, most of them were named after its shapes. When it comes to the most iconic islets in Halong Bay, locals often think about Fighting Cock Islet – a symbol of Halong Bay. Fighting Cocks Islet is located in the southwest of Halong Bay, approximately 5km from Bai Chay Tourism Wharf. Fighting Cocks Islet includes two limestone islets in which one looks like a rooster while another has the shape of a hen. Each of these islets has the length of around 10 meters. With different imagination, some says that these cocks are fighting, on the other hand, the others think they are kissing. Rising from the emerald water, Fighting Cocks Islet has stood there thousands years ago. The islet is made symbol of not only Halong Bay but also Vietnam tourism. Hence, it has become the creative inspiration for photographers, painters, and artists.

Halong City in Quang Ninh Province is a humble and quiet place located just in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay. Make sure you stop and enjoy the local cuisines, beaches, and night markets that the city has to offer. The city is divided into two main areas: Hon Gai over the other side of the bridge, it is Hon Gai area where you can experience the real local life. where the residential and businesses are, and Bai Chay where the central tourist area is, by the side of Ha Long bay, Replicas of traditional junk boats tour the bay and depart from the city’s Bai Chay district.. Bai Chay also has an artificial beach, restaurants, cafes and dozens of hotels from resort-style complexes to hostels.

Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many tourists, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies.

Thien Cung Cave is in the south-west of Halong Bay. The story of this cave is an interesting one as, until 1993, it had been a place of myth. Although humans had explored Thien Cung Cave in the past, in more recent years the jungle had grown over the mouth of the cave and locals had long forgotten how to find it. However, the cave was always remembered in stories told by word of mouth which were passed down through generations. Fortunately, in 1993, desperate fishermen who had been caught in a storm happened to discover the cave while they searched for shelter. Since then, Thien Cung Cave has remained a firm favorite with visitors. The way up to Thien Cung Cave is via a winding pathway, surrounded by thick jungle. The cave is a dry cave and houses a complex inner structure with high ceilings.

Tuan Chau Marina Harbour, where passengers of Cruises' embark, is the only artificial harbor in Vietnam that received the Guinness World Record as the biggest artificial harbor in Vietnam on 4, August. It has the most convenient location in Quang Ninh province. With an area of 111.840m2 and the length of 8km, Tuan Chau Marina is home to more than 2000 boats. The harbor was built in a Western style with adequate infrastructure including diverse services and offices for police, customs, border guards and tour guides. In addition, the harbor is also home to a variety of tax-free shops, souvenirs, restaurants,bar, entertainment venues that can accommodate the sophisticated needs of high-end passengers.