"Dreaming of Ha Long Bay" Top 5 Page for this destination Ha Long by Wild_Orchid

Ha Long Travel Guide: 462 reviews and 1,475 photos

Born of a dragon descending

As I write this, I can still feel the breeze on my face and taste the white mists on my tongue. I hear the sound of silence and the craigy ancient islands whisper their secrets in my ear. I feel at one with Nature and am humbled in her presence. I am dreaming of Ha Long Bay and wish that I was there again.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beauty, serenity, an eerie calm at night
Cons:Should there be any, I can't think of them!
In a nutshell:Shades of Titanic-only this was for real...

Last visit to Ha Long: Jan 2005
Intro Updated Jan 26, 2005
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Reviews (19)

Coach to Halong-Open Tour Buses Transportation (2)

Bus stations: (Hanoi IDD: 04) Giap Bat, 6 Giai Phong tel: 8641467 for buses to the south Gia Lam, Nguyen Van Cu, Gia Lam... more travel advice

Coach from Hanoi to Halong Transportation (2)

This 180 km journey begins from your hotel and takes about 3-3.5 hours! Why so long, you ask? Well, within Hanoi itself,... more travel advice

Explore the Bay in a Kayak Things to Do (9)

The best way to explore Halong Bay is on a Kayak. You can be as lazy or active as you like. With a few pointers from... more travel advice

Enjoy The Silence of A Secret Lagoon - Ha Long

Enjoy The Silence of A Secret Lagoon Off The Beaten Path (1)

When you take the Bai Tho Cruise, the boat will moor in the early afternoon. You have a choice of activities: fishing of... more travel advice

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Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 12, 2005

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The Beauty of Ha Long Bay

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Comments (40)

hunterV Nov 2, 2008 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Oh, yes, those are marvelous places to enjoy! Thanks for sharing! ~ Take care~
loisl Feb 14, 2008 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, Wild Girl!!! Good job! I would love this exotic corner of the world once, somewhen...Cheers, Peter
blue_sky04 Oct 15, 2007 at 7:01 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips! I like your photos, too
sourbugger Oct 5, 2006 at 4:27 AM Report Abuse

beautifuuly written, this page brought back some great memories. thanks
Hui-Hui Sep 4, 2006 at 2:24 AM Report Abuse

I would like to visit Ha long bay as soon as possible. It's such a beautiful natural scenery!
sayedaburas Jan 10, 2006 at 10:17 PM Report Abuse

What a romantic type of sports. I like it [but void smoking] >:D<
icyjo24 Dec 22, 2005 at 10:59 PM Report Abuse

Did you go to Phangnga Bay while in Phuket?
luckyzen Oct 22, 2005 at 8:32 PM Report Abuse

Hi W_O, Returned to the pages of Ha Long! :)
KhanhLy Oct 11, 2005 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

That was a beautiful comment you wrote about Halong Bay. It's so beautiful - pictures can not do it justice. I can't wait to go there again someday!
Tijavi Oct 7, 2005 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for showing us Ha Long's beauty. This is one place I have always dreamed of visiting. But first I should learn how to swim!