After a few days in Hanoi we decided to get out of town and reserved a cruise in Halong Bay.This is a very popular activity with tourists, and after being there I certainly can understand why.
Halong Bay translates into “dragon descending into the sea.” Legend has it that they bay was created by a swirling dragon tail that gouged valleys and crevasses while the dragon was fighting the chinese invasion. When the
Dragon finally plunged in the sea, water filled in the wholes, thus creating this amazing landscape.Aery looking at dusk or down, the formation offers a constantly changing landscape one could explore for days.
Cruise can very easily by hire from one the many travel agencies in Hanoi. When booking your cruise, keep in mind you’ll have to spend half a day on the road from and to Hanoi city before reaching Halong Bay. So you might want to reconsider before booking a two-day trip…
Also keep in mind that such high tourism demand put an enormous pressure on the ecosystem. If possible, try to go with one of the eco-friendly tour operator. The Ecoboat is a good alternative choice. Well, that’s it for today. Have a good one everyone! H.
