Lan Ha Bay
Located to the east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay covers an area of more than 7,000 ha of which 5,400 ha is…
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Halong Travel Guide
HALONG CITY If Halong Bay is heaven, Halong City can be hell. Overdeveloped but underloved, the hideous high-rise hotels come in every shade of pastel and the beaches are definitely not the best in…
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Tuan Chau Island
On the south-west side of Hạ Long City it is Tuần Châu Island, a schist island, very pretty, with a luxuriant forest. It has…
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Yen Duc Village
On the way back from Halong Bay to Hanoi, filling the need of tourists to explore countryside, passing by commercial stop over place, visitors…
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Ti Top Island
Situated about 7-8 km south-east of Bãi Cháy lies the small Ti Tốp Island. It displays a beach shaped like a crescent moon, and…
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Sung Sot Cave – Amazing Cave
Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sửng Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bồ Hòn Island, and is one…
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Thien Canh Son Cave
Thien Canh Son is a huge cave consisting of three chambers, which you reach via 90 steps. Among the stalactites of the first hall,…
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Cong Dam Fishing Village
Cong Dam Area The magnificent beauty of mountains and sea can make anyone fall in love when they come to Cong Dam. This outdoor…
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Bai Tu Long Bay
There’s more to northeastern Vietnam than Halong Bay. The sinking limestone plateau, which gave birth to the bay’s spectacular islands, continues for some 100km…
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Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Vung Vieng is also known as Vong Vieng Village Bai Tu Long and the Vung Vieng Fishing Village is off the beaten tourist track…
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Trong Mai Islet
Trong Mai Islet Trống Mái is situated on the south-west side of Hạ Long Bay, 5 km from the tourist wharf near to…
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Su Tu Bien Islet
Su Tu Bien Islet On the canoe route to Thiên Cung – Ðầu Gỗ Grottoes, one should visit Hòn Sư Tử Biển or…
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Thien Nga Islet
Thien Nga Islet In the waters of Bái Tử Long Bay, a stone islet is bobbing like an alluring and graceful swan (Thiên…
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