Located in the
northeast of Hanoi Vietnam, Halong bay is famous for its cultural and
historical reasons. It was recognized as
heritage sites by unesco in 1994 and new seven natural wonders of the
world in 2011.
Viewed from above, Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art.
While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands. This
bay is home to many ancient fishing villages all over of Halong bay as Vung
Vieng Fishing Village, Viet Hai Fishing Village, Cong Dam Fishing Village and
Cua Van fishing Village. All of them are playing very important roles in the
beauty of halong bay.
Come to fishing village, You have chance to understand
more about the life of people here.It is far away from hustle vehicle sound
just sound from fishermen and boats.
Fishing villages
usually locate far from shore, near mountain cliff as valleys on sea.
Generations of
fishing villages live on boats and associated with sea. They consider boat as
their house, sea as countryside, associated with Ha Long bay with their soul
and body. Children at the age of 4 know how to hold paddles for swimming.. They
have all on fishing villages as floating houses, floating schools for their
children, fishfarms, pearl farm and temples for paying as well.
When night
falls, visitors come here have chance to take part in sailing tour around the
village, the fishermen pulled nets, squid fishing off the coast….The most
interesting is when visitors manually catch the fish, shrimp nets into the
basket to put on and then manually processed, enjoy the seafood they catch
Cua
Van fishing village
According to
Journeyetc.com, Cua Van fishing village has voted as one of the most 15
beautiful ancient villages in the world.
It is not only a pristine village but also a romantic village.
These things
helped Cua Van fishing village became a rarity in the 16 villages still retain
its beauty glamor world. The lives of the people here have not been disturbed
by modern life.
Visiting the
village, tourists have a chance to experience the villagers’ daily life as well
as the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen, who live in the World
Heritage Area of Halong Bay.
In order to come
to Cua Van fishing village (Van Gia fishing village) visitors can take a boat
from Halong Bay or you can also go from Ben Beo harbour, Cat Ba to visit Lan Ha
Bay then visit Cua Van fishing village. When you come here, you can go kayaking
to visit the village, visit children school then you can kayak to visit a Dark
cave and Bright cave where you can see alot of colourful coral.
Vung
Vieng floating village
Vung Vieng is
located in the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay, 24 km from the mainland. You are not
only be immersed in the quiet and peaceful location viewing the charming
landscape, and discovering the cultural life of the fishermen but also will be
directed aboutt sailing, pulling & dropping net off and fishing.
Youwill be
enchanted by the beauty of the boats, the nets in front of the house, the
simple but hospitable fishermen, and the small children smiling as they go to
school. This idyllic scene shows the traditional character of a fishing village
on the sea.
VIET
HAI VILLAGE:Located on Cat Ba island by Halong bay,
Viet Hai fishing village is one of the most ancient and beautiful villages in
Halong bay areas.
The village belongs to Cat Ba National park and surrounded by
limestone mountains. There are 80 households living here with hundreds of years
ago. They were originally from Halong bay. They live in fishing, farming and
homestay for tourists.
The Viet Hai
fishing villagers are so friendly and helpful! You will be welcomed when you
visit their village. It will be a great idea to spend one night in Viet Hai
fishing village, you will have a great time to enjoy the own cultures of the
villagers.
Cong
Dam floating village
Cong Dam fishing
village is located on Bai Tu Long bay. It is quite far from halong bay or Bai
Chay tourist port. Cong Dam village is home to over 120 fishermen. There
is also the area which includes many coral reefs, underground limestone,
underwater caves, etc. Besides, surrounding Cong Dam village are many different
islets and beautiful beaches with white, smooth sand and clear, blue waters,
such as Tra Gioi, Cay Bang and Cat Oan beaches
The most
outstanding highlight in Cong Dam is a small ancient village floating on a vast
expanse of clear water. Cong Dam fishing village has retained its traditional
fishing culture.It will be a great ideal for spending time here with kayaking
to see landscape of Limestone and coral reefs and cultures of Cong Dam fishing
village. This village is isolated from touristic areas so you will feel more
relaxed when spending your travel time in Cong Dam fishing village.
