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Ha Long Bay cultural and historical values

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Ninh Province, is renowned for its physical beauty characterized by mountains, water, clouds, caves, and grottoes. Many are unaware that Ha Long was also the cradle of an ancient civilization that shaped the current Ha Long culture.

The bay retains its otherworldly magic, with 1969 jungle-clad islands and islets rising from deep emerald waters. Accessibility has improved with the 2018 construction of an expressway connecting Ha Long City and Hanoi, approximately 200km away.

Experience the highlights:

• Enjoy a 6-hour cruise around Ha Long Bay with a professional guide and crew.
• Relish a traditional Vietnamese lunch with seafood.
• Visit Titop Island and trek to Titop Peak for panoramic bay views.
• Kayak or take a sampan boat around the stunning Luon Cave.
• Swim at the beach.
• Discover the mystical beauty and ancient history of Sung Sot Cave.
• Participate in a cooking class on the cruise. (Excludes drinks and personal expenses).

Inside Hang Thien Cung, a cave at Ha Long Bay

Kayaking excursions

The Ha Long Day Tour includes islands, caves, and kayaking with Dragonfly Cruise.

Itinerary:

• 8:00 AM: Pick-up from the Symposium venue; depart to Ha Long Bay.
• 10:00 AM: En route, view the Hanoi-Halong expressway. Stop to visit Tan Vu - Lach Huyen Bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Also, visit Bach Dang Bridge, linking the Hanoi - Hai Phong - Ha Long expressway.
• 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and board the traditional cruise.
• 12:30 PM: Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while admiring the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the boat deck.
• 6:00 PM: Return to Tuan Chau, board the bus back to Hanoi.
• 8:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi.

During the cruise, witness tiny islands with rock arches, sheer cliffs, white sand beaches, and peaceful coves. These limestone islands, with fanciful names like Incense Burner, Stone Dog, and Fighting Cock (Ha Long Bay's symbol), resemble sculpted cartoon characters.

Explore Sung Sot Cave, the longest, biggest, and most beautiful grotto in Ha Long Bay.

Discover Luon Cave (water cave) with some options:
✔️ Kayaking or bamboo boat.
✔️ Relaxing on boat.

" One of the best things to do in Halong Bay is discovering the place yourself on your own kayak. The emerald water of Halong with calm water and many hidden tunnels make a perfect setting for kayaking. "

Visit Titop island:
✔️ Swimming on the beach.
✔️ Trekking Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.

 " TiTop Island where you can do Swimming or Climbing up to the top of the island where there is a best place to overview the beauty of Ha Long bay. With a beneficial reason: for many this is one of the highlights of their Halong Bay experience. Even more, after climbing, you can reward yourself with a cool, refreshing dip in the waters of Halong Bay.
Otherwise the beach on the island is one of the most organized in all of Halong Bay for tourists, with deck chairs, cool drinks, souvenirs, and fresh water showers available. You can swim or sunbathe, or spend some time relaxing in deck chair, sipping on a coconut and people watching."

What to bring:

• Camera
• Sunblock cream & sunglasses
• Umbrella or raincoat
• Appropriate seasonal clothing