Ha Long Bay not only possesses a magical and captivating natural scenery of a world natural heritage, but it is also an attractive destination through the peaceful and simple beauty of the beautiful Halong Bay fishing villages. Follow the V-Dream Cruise to explore 4 famous Halong Bay floating villages with the idyllic beauty of floating houses mixed with majestic rocky mountains.
Vung Vieng floating village is located in Bai Tu Long Bay, about 20 km northeast of Tuan Chau port. Vung Vieng is located adjacent to the Cam Pha, Hon Gai, and Cua Ong coal mines and is one of four World Heritage fishing villages. This fishing village was formed in the 19th century due to the mooring and trading habits of ancient fishermen. Currently, there are about 300 residents living in the fishing village, whose main job is fishing.
As one of the 4 most beautiful Halong Bay Floating Villages, Vung Vieng fishing village is a must-visit destination when exploring Halong Bay. Vung Vieng has a rare peaceful and dreamy beauty, making it the ideal coordinate for vacation trips. Besides, when you come here, you also have the opportunity to learn about the lives of fishermen in the fishing village and participate in exciting experiential activities.
Coming to Vung Vieng fishing village, you will be immersed in a very simple and idyllic floating village surrounded by rolling hills and rock mountains, characterized by floating houses where the locals live and aquaculture. See Cao Cave, a water-through cave, is a unique village gate gifted by nature.
In addition to the visual feast, you can also experience fish farming with local fishermen, listen to their explanations about the raising and catching fish process in the morning and afternoon, visit the fishing grounds, and participate in raising and feeding fish.
Cua Van fishing village is an ancient picture, preserving many beauties of pristine nature and indigenous fishermen. This is also a unique tourist destination, worthy of your time to explore.
Cua Van fishing village is located in the peaceful Halong Bay, surrounded by majestic mountains. Located discreetly and completely separate from the bustling Ha Long city, Floating houses in the middle of the bay often have quite small areas, only about 30 square meters. Linked together into a village, it becomes a stopping point for fishermen and the mooring of sailboats.
The highlight of this village is its long history, surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. It is creating a pristine natural landscape as beautiful as a painting. In particular, Cua Van is sheltered from the wind, making it ideal for sailing boats to anchor before heading out to sea or avoiding storms.
When you come to Cua Van fishing village, the first thing you will experience is nature and fresh air. The wild beauty of the mountains and forests and the vastness of the sea are the most significant eye-catching points of the fishing village. A place where you can comfortably enjoy the cool air and smell the salty new sunshine coming from the bay. Admire the majestic mountain ranges that humans cannot touch.
The floating houses, made of simple wood interconnected on the bay, also add to and create a distinctive cultural aspect for the fishermen in this area. Looking further out, you’ll see fleets of anchored boats stretching. The tranquil sound of gently lapping waves adds to the unique charm, creating a poetic beauty with a warm and affectionate atmosphere. Leaving an indelible impression in your heart when setting foot here.
Cua Van fishing village is also an opportunity for you to learn about the lifestyle and daily activities of the local fishermen. Witnessing the real-life of hundreds of households in the floating houses, you also get to experience vibrant cultural exchanges such as chanty, cheo, poetic dialogues, etc.
If you stay in the fishing village overnight, you will experience other activities on the bay, such as squid fishing, catching fish, etc.
Ba Hang Floating Village is an ancient village in Ha Long that possesses many impressive things to explore, no less than other ancient fishing villages in Ha Long.
Ba Hang fishing village is only about 10 km from the mainland, 3 km from Tuan Chau port, and about 30 minutes from the shore by boat. It became more famous after this place was filmed by the film crew for “Kong: Skull Island,” chosen as a filming location.
Ba Hang fishing village is located beneath the high mountains of Dau Go island, near Thien Cung Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The fishing village has only about 50 households, mainly doing fishing and has existed for more than a hundred years.
Visiting Ba Hang fishing village, you will have the opportunity to witness the year-round nomadic life on the boats of the local fishermen and indulge in the picturesque and poetic scenes, simple and charming, that define the beauty of this floating village in Ha Long Bay.
Different from the hustle and bustle of life in the city, Ba Hang fishing village gives you enough time and space to feel the peaceful, familiar, close life on the river, from dawn to dusk on the seas.
During the daytime, you can paddle a kayak on your own, crossing the majestic limestone mountain ranges, or opt for a more relaxed experience by sitting comfortably on a cruise ship, admiring the colors of the Ha Long Bay waters. Most notably, as night falls, you can experience fishing activities with the fishermen of Ba Hang fishing village. The sensation of personally catching fish with a net and savoring the results with the skilled hands of the fishermen is a unique experience.
The majestic and poetic beauty of the mountains and the sea captivates the hearts of anyone who visits the Cong Dam Floating Village, a small and ancient village located in the Bai Tu Long Bay region. Nestled against the mountainside and distant from the mainland, this floating village offers a sense of tranquility and closeness to nature.
The unique point that you encounter in Cong Dam is a small, ancient village that still retains almost intact traditional cultural features of fishing with a population of about 120 people. You will be satisfied when chatting with the people of the locals, listening to them tell about memorable memories in river life, or sitting on a bamboo boat oared by a pretty fishing village girl to take you to explore the majestic mountains.
Being quite remote from the mainland and entirely separate from conventional tourist routes, the scenery here retains many pristine features and a remarkably clean environment. Therefore, when visiting the Fishing Village of Cong Dam, you can kayak to admire the masterpieces of nature, such as underwater lakes, underground caves, coral reefs, and pristine white beaches like Tra Gioi, Ho Cong Do, Ho Cong Xanh, Thien Canh Cave Son, Co Cave, etc. Additionally, the coral reefs and beaches here are ideal attractions for those who love the sea and want to enjoy the fresh and cool air.
You will have numerous opportunities to participate in tourism activities and meaningful experiences. You can go fishing with the local fishermen to enjoy the satisfaction of catching fresh and delicious fish and learn their life skills. Squid fishing at night to savor the tasty and unique grilled squid is also an attractive activity that you shouldn’t miss. You will feel the excitement of hunting for big squid in this sea area. You can also pull the net with the fishermen to catch other fresh seafood such as crabs, mantis shrimp, and snails. You will experience the lives of the fishing village residents and share stories about the sea with them.
Ha Long Bay Fishing Villages are not only beautiful small villages with beautiful and diverse natural landscapes. These are the destinations that make your journey to discover Ha Long Bay more complete.
Pre-booking your hotel room and cruise excursion is recommended for a planned vacation experience during busy seasons like summer and holidays.