The legend of Halong Bay Vietnam

The beauty and emotion of Halong bay will remain with you, long after you leave. The legend of protection below still serves as the soul of this incomparable world heritage site, Halong bay. 

Halong bay or the bay of the Descending Dragon is often touted by proud Vietnamese as the world's Eighth wonder. One of the main attractions of Halong is the bay's calm water and the thousands of limestone mountains dotting the seascape. The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer. Some of the islands are quite large and there are small alcoves with sandy beaches where swimming is possible. Halong bay lies in the north-east of Vietnam and is 160 km from Hanoi.

Halong literally means descending dragons and according to local myth, the story goes as follows: Once upon a time, soon after the Viet people established their country, invaders came. The Jade Emperor sent a Mother Dragon and her Children down to earth to help Viet people fight against their enemy. As the invaders' boats were rushing to the shore, the dragons landed down on earth. They immediately spat out jewels and jade as beautiful as a handful of mens tungsten wedding bands. Upon hitting the sea, these jewels turned into the various islands and islets dotting the seascape and formed a formidable fortress against the invaders. The locals were able to keep their land safe and formed what is now the country of Vietnam. 

The Dragon family fell so much in love with this area for its calm water and for the reverence of the people of Vietnam that they decided to remain on earth. Mother dragon lies on what is now Halong bay and where her children lie is Bai Tu Long bay. The dragon tails formed the area of Bach Long Vi known for the miles of white sandy beaches of Tra Co peninsula 

This myth is in line with the Vietnamese myth of their origin Con Rong Chau Tien. This myth describes the union between a king (representing the dragon) and his bride (representing a goddess) giving birth to 100 children which are the ancestors of the Vietnamese people. The Halong myth illustrate the Vietnamese belief of their origin and the fact that throughout their history, they are aided by their ancestors, the dragon and the gods, in the defense of their land.http://cruiserhalongbay.com

Halong Bay Full Day Trip

Vietnam Tourist offers you the full day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay and The trip is through the most attractive areas of the Tonkin Golf. 

Halong full day

Halong bay floating village

In the morning:  We come to pick you up at your hotel from 8h00 for 3.5 hours bus ride through the country side of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Water buffaloes, paddy fields (rice transplanting time: February and June) and daily Vietnamese farmer life are on both sides of the way
In the afternoon: Arrive in Halong City around noon, we board a traditional wooden junk and start the cruising trip to the centre of the bay. Fresh seafood lunch (vegetable menu available) is served while the boat is gliding out. Get ready for exotic photos and absorbing the most magnificent natural splendors, limestone bedrocks and sheer cliffs of tiny
islands highlighted with fanciful names: Fighting Cocks (symbol of Halong Bay), Duck (quick swim is an optional choice), Finger, Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs.
Stopping for a rowing boat trip around Ba Hang Floating village then keep cruising to the most beautiful cave named Thien Cung (Heaven Palace Grotto) and explore huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds.
Continue to enjoy this relaxing cruise on the way back to Ha Long harbor, our waiting vehicle transfer you back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel around 19h30.


Highlights:

• Scenic drive through the Red River Delta
• Stunning view from traditional wooden junk
• Four hours cruise in the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay
• Fabulous seafood lunch (vegetarian menu available) on board while cruising among thousands of islets
• Sunbathing on board
• Swimming in the warm crystal clear water in the ambiance area
• Explore limestone cave with gorgeous stalactites and stalagmites

Our price includes:

• Transfer to/from your hotel
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• 04 hours cruising (including Thien Cung cave and bamboo boat ride in Ba Hang Floating village)
• One bottle of water on bus
• One soft drink/bottle of water on boat
• Seafood lunch on boat (vegetarian menu available)