The interesting Activities in Halong Bay!

Oct. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- As a unique heritage site, Ha Long Bay, which was once the residential place of ancient Viet people, still retains many important vestiges of the process of the founding and development history of the earth. It is a great art-work formed by nature with thousands of rock islands in different forms and shapes and beautiful and miraculous caves that help create a lively and mysterious world. Furthermore, Ha Long Bay has high bio-diversity with typical eco-systems, such as mangrove forest eco-system, coral rim eco-system, tropical forest eco-system, etc., and it is abundant in flora and fauna. Ha Long Bay was officially recognized for the first time as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 and a world heritage site for its geomorphologic, geological, cultural and historical values for the second time in 2000. In 2012, Ha Long Bay has been officially become one of the world’s new seven wonders of nature.

Spend 1 or 2 night on boat
Though many new hotels are being built on the bigger islands, experienced visitors recommend newcomers to spend a night on board a boat. This way, travelers will be able to admire the bay closer up and in quite a special way. The boats in question range from diesel-powered junks as well as higher standard cruisers. The junks are less expensive compared to cruisers but keep in mind that they are usually small and do rock a lot. Pick the boat/accommodation that suits traveler’s style and budget, and then try it for at least one night.

Swimming and Sunbathing in Ha Long Bay.
Halong Bay has thousands of limestone islands and grottoes. There are countless places to stop for swimming, fishing, snorkeling and kayaking when cruising around. On famous Cat Ba Island there are a few well-known beaches to relax on, some with easily remembered names like Cat Co One, Cat Co Two and Cat Co Three. The stunning scenery of sheer mountain cliffs rising out of the bay makes an ideal backdrop to water-based activities.

Trekking, Cycling.
Trekking is a good option on Cat Ba Island. There are lots of rare animals to see, including green and hawksbill turtles and golden-headed languor monkeys. Visitors can choose from various trek routes; either way it’s an impressive experience. Another good way to enjoy a visit to Cat Ba is to cycle around the local villages.

Kayaking
Kayaking_this is a unique opportunity to see some of Halong Bay’s most interesting scenery while being as close to the sea as possible. Travelers can paddle into peaceful lakes surrounded by limestone mountains and through amazing caves. Indochina sails- a luxury cruise in Halong Bay also offers a tour one of the bay’s largest and most spectacular indoor caves, “Sung Sot” or “Surprise Cave”. Experiencing the placid and peaceful lagoons bringing travelers as close to the wildlife of Halong Bay. Sightings of monkeys and bats are often part of the excursions.


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