This is one of the places that I sort of have on my bucket list (because I dont really have a bucket list, I suppose. Although I have been thinking of officially creating one).
I first saw Halong Bay on tv (coincidently, I am curious, do you watch tv and if yes, what sort of programs do you watch? Boy, have I got stories to tell on this subject. Later). Then I see it popping all over the web. Then some friend went and then the good old retired sisters went too with their rombongan makcik kiah..
So that's that and I just had to go.
Halong Bay is 3 and a half hours journey from Hanoi by bus. It is listed on the Unesco heritage site and is huge. According to our tour guide it covers an area of 1,400km-square. And it is beautiful.
It is winter and it is cold. You definitely need thick sweaters. We were told the best time to visit Hanoi is between September to January. The weather will be on the cool side. April is hot (but I suppose no hotter than KL agaknya). Personally I dont think Jan is a good time to visit as it gets very cold especially when the wind blows on the bay. And in the evenings and at night. But still utterly wonderful nonetheless.
In the afternoon we took a bamboo boat to look at the boat houses from near. Lovely.
And spent a night on the boat. It was lovely. Everybody has got to try this.
Sara & Atuk by the boat window in our cabin.
The food on the boat was fab. Caters to muslim needs, vegan needs and what have you. Very nicely and professionally done.
And then went out on the boat to smaller islands for scenic & panoramic view of the bay.
So yeah. Hey, I've got this checked off my bucket list.
ps - you must go!
~ xoxo
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