Vietnam cities are fast pace and full of life but one of the places I was most
excited to explore was scenic Ha Long Bay.
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Ha Long Bay is one of the wonders of the natural world
and has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994
It's peaceful waters are dotted with floating villages and nearly 2,000
towering limestone islands.
Ha Long Bay is several hours from Hanoi, but the easiest way is via seaplane
So I booked a one way ticket on Hai Au Aviation landing directly in Ha Long Bay.
I booked an overnight night package that included a suite and transfers to and from the airport
directly from a luxury junk company
called Indochina Sails.
My suite had a spacious bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a full
bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and a shower big enough for me
Well, almost.
My favorite part for sure was the private balcony
After lunch we set sail for the Cua Van Floating fishing village.
Each island we passed seemed more beautiful than the last.
And some had some rather colorful names like
the finger, incense burner island and fighting cock.
For the afternoon excursion,
I took a cruise on a small bamboo sampan rowed by one of the villagers
After a long but beautiful day on the water,
it was time to unwind over a quiet dinner.
My time in Ha Long Bay was short,
but unforgettable,
and though I had a little mishap on the makeshift doc
I didn't let that slow me down because our next stop was Saigon.
On the next TPGtv I check into the Park Hyatt Saigon, bargain Binh Tay Market
and even take a turn on the stage at the Cong Nhan Theatre.