![]() ![]() I did manage to get a picture of one of the guys working on it. The fire was used to warm an iron for tarring a boat. It was very cold, so I at one time sneaked over to their fire, which they tolerated, but they didn’t offer me any of their tea. After they gave me a monkey-stick, they asked for 7000 Dong in entrance fee! After this, they avoided me for 6 hours (on a island you can walk around in 5 minutes)! They didn’t speak English at all and just seemed to think my presence was annoying. ![]() Then one of the caretakers of the island came over and handed me a bamboo stick – like it was the most obvious thing in the world…īesides the monkeys, there were only the two caretakers. When I tried to stop it – it bit me! One of the monkeys actually bit me. After I was dropped off, a monkey came and went through my backpack. Monkey Island is called this for a reason! I don’t like monkeys and also for this there is good reason. They dropped me off a the nearby Monkey Island just at the outskirts of Ha Long Bay. It took 1 hour until I felt so bad, that I tried to explain the captain, he had to drop me off somewhere or I would jump in and swim back. The boat was a traditional wooden boat, and it was very windy the next day. Ha Long means the descending dragon, and a dragon trip it was! Of course they said! In hindsight, I think they might not have known what seasickness is… HA LONG BAY I asked very insistently about the trip, and if it was possible for someone like me, who gets very seasick. But we just walked down and grab someone. I was there back in 2004, so there’s probably way more boats now. ![]() To go to the actual bay, you can hire a boat from Cat Ba Island. Someone persuaded us to a hotel for 4 $ with a view across the bay – so sometimes you can say yes… We came from Hanoi and took a ferry for 2,5 hours from Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island.īut the town wasn’t that interesting, and it was cold. Here’s what a trip to Ha Long Bay can look like: CAT BA ISLAND Like when you very insistingly ask the captain, if you can go on a Ha Long Bay trip, if you get seasick – and he says: Of course – no problem. But sometimes things don’t turn out the way you’ve planned, but you still get an unforgettable experience. People have lived here for tens of thousands of years and still do. The jewels are the 1600 limestone karsts and isles in the bay. Legend has it, it was made by dragons spitting out jewels to form a protective wall. Read More.Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is one of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world and a World Heritage Site. Catering to just about any budget level and preference, Phu Quoc’s dining scene ranges from local markets selling fresh seafood and Vietnamese street food to expat-owned bistros offering authentic western and European fare. Aside from beachside activities, visitors can also explore traditional villages, expansive nature parks and Buddhist pagodas, all of which are easily accessible via motorcycle, taxi, bus or even daytrips by reputable companies. Located 45 kilometres west of Ha Tien in the far south of Vietnam, the northern part of the island is relatively untouched due to its status as a UNESCO-listed national park but there are plenty of luxurious resorts, funky bars, and quaint cafes along the southern coastline. It has an international airport and is the only visa-free destination in Vietnam. Phu Quoc Island boasts idyllic beaches, romantic sunsets, evergreen forests, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal holiday destination for travellers looking to escape bustling city life.
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