After visiting Vietnam for the first time, after spending the night in Halong Bay, I drove to Lulong Bay early in the morning and rushed about 180 kilometers away. I didn’t have time to visit the historical sites of Ninh Binh. I went directly to the restaurant in Lulong Bay and then went on a cruise. Although it is rushed, it is impressive. If you have the opportunity next time, you can spend the night in Ninh Binh and have plenty of time to visit the scenic spots in Chang'an Ecological Reserve.
The location of Lulong Bay and the location of the cruise
Lulong Bay is located in Ninh Binh city in the south of Hanoi, about 100 kilometers away from Hanoi. The geographical landscape of Lulong Bay seems to condense Halong Bay and move it to land. Cruise in Lulong Bay not only can see the same beautiful landscape, but also Being able to travel directly between caves in the mountains is more fun than Halong Bay, except that the boats are small hand-cranked boats and cannot stay overnight.
In 2014, UNESCO listed the "Chang'an, Sangu, and Bidong Scenic Spots", where Lulong Bay is located, as Vietnam's first world heritage site that combines both nature and culture. The main cruise locations here are Tam Coc and Tam Coc. There are two places in Chang'an (Tràng An). Many travel agencies will arrange cruises to Sangu Lake. This time we went to the Quần thể danh thắng Tràng An, which is located on the north side of Sangu Lake. We can even enjoy traveling through the caves. pleasure.
If you want to depart from Hanoi and do not plan to spend the night in Ninh Binh, it is recommended that you can directly purchase a day trip itinerary that includes vehicle transfers and cruise costs to avoid troublesome traffic problems.
Klook.Itinerary reservation:"One-day Boat Tour of Ancient City Chang'an Scenic Spots"
▲ Xintai Tourist Area is located on the north of Sangu Lake, with a wider range of cruise ships, and you can enjoy the pleasure of cruise ships traveling through the caves.
▲ Before or after the cruise itinerary, you can have a meal at the restaurant next to the cruise terminal.
Notes for Lulong Bay Cruise
The boat fare in Lulong Bay is 15 VND/person for adults and 8 VND/person for children, which is approximately 210 yuan and 110 yuan in New Taiwan dollars. The price is considered quite cheap.We boarded the boat from 2 in the afternoon and did not disembark until XNUMX:XNUMX in the afternoon. The entire cruise takes XNUMX and a half hours. There is really plenty of time. After completing the cruise, everyone also remembers to provide tips. Thanks to the boatmen for their hard work.
The most important thing to note when taking a Lulong Bay cruise is to remember to protect yourself!When taking a cruise in Halong Bay, there are indoor cabins for shade, but Lulong Bay is a hand-cranked boat. The boats are small and have no awnings. They are really life-threatening when they are exposed to the sun. Remember to prepare sun protection measures. There are also straw mat hats on site.
▲ The cruise fee is 15 VND per adult, which is quite cheap.
▲ Xintai's cruise itinerary is quite rich, you can slowly enjoy the pleasure of the cruise, but the time is relatively long!
▲ The boatmen were all women, and there was almost no talk or introduction during the cruise. Our group just focused on chatting and watching the scenery!
▲ Although Vietnam is not a matriarchal society, women can hold up half of the sky in the workplace. The boatmen in Lu Longwan's hand-cranked boats are all women.
▲ When the tour group set off, it felt like a fleet set off.
▲ The weather was too hot, so I had to use a life jacket as a temporary shading tool.
▲ During the cruise, there will be a chance to go ashore. You will not stay on the boat all the time. Remember to take the opportunity to go to the bathroom!
▲ The lake is crystal clear and you can see long algae at the bottom.
▲ After the ship entered the cave, it immediately felt cool and cool, but when it came out of the cave, the sun was hot and it was quite hot and cold.
▲ An experienced boatman can shake the boat with his feet when he is not on a rowing mission on a tourist boat.
▲ The women are in charge of the boatman, and the whole journey is extremely quiet. We will concentrate on chatting, watching the scenery and taking pictures!
▲ The environmental protection of Xintai Tourist Area is quite good, and the hand-cranked boat will not cause environmental burden. I hope that tourists can also take care of this beautiful place.
▲ On the way, I met a local couple who came here to shoot wedding dresses. It seems to be a good choice too!
▲ After the cruise itinerary, our group rushed for another 100 kilometers to spend the night in Hanoi!
Conclusion
For those who are visiting Vietnam for the first time, Halong Bay is definitely a priority to visit, but Lulong Bay is actually more distinctive and leisurely, and it is really difficult to choose.If time permits, it is recommended to collect Halong Bay and Lulong Bay at one time. If you can specify the cruise location, those who like to enjoy the pleasure of cruise leisurely, it is recommended to choose the Xintai tourist area first, and prefer to live, shopping or just For those who want to experience it for a short time, Sangu Lake is a good choice.
◎ Lulong Bay Cruise
– Address: Đường Tràng An, Tràng An, Ninh Xuân, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình
