Today’s Port Review comes to you courtesy of Austral ian Pacific Touring.
CAREFULLY sculpted over millions
of years, Ha Long Bay is one of
nature’s most inspiring displays. Here,
thousands of limestone karsts and tiny
islets rise from the stunning waters of
the Gulf of Tonkin to create a
landscape of ethereal beauty.
Dotted about the bay on any given
day are a number of traditional
wooden junks, their colourful sails set
against a backdrop of lush green
forest, jewel-like emerald water and
the bright blue sky.
Cruising Ha Long Bay aboard a wooden junk boat is the perfect way to discover a world of
mystical grottoes, ancient islets, pure beaches and floating villages when you take to the
stunning emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Modern junks are designed to maintain traditional
styling, creating a sublime balance of modern luxury and nostalgic ambiance – the perfect place
from which to take in the bay’s stunning scenery.
Sightseeing highlights on a Ha Long Bay cruise include stopping at Titop Island for the chance
to relax on the white sand beach, swim in the clear waters or wander up to the lookout point for
360° bay views. Take an excursion to Cua Van, the bay’s largest floating fishing village, or
paddle by kayak through nearby Bat Cave into a lagoon. Tour one of the bay’s largest indoor
caves to see the stalactites, stalagmites and the ‘royal garden’, with its clear pond and a
fascinating landscape of small mountains.
A cruise aboard a luxurious wooden junk is sure to soothe your soul and stimulate your senses.
The beauty of Ha Long Bay awaits.
