Community-based tour to Vong Vieng village, Ha Long
Situated 30km north-east of Bai Chay port, Vong Vieng, a fishing village that belongs to Bai Tu Long bay, is one attractive tourism spot of community-based tours in Ha Long. Visiting Vong Vieng, tourists will be enchanted by picturesque scenery and peaceful daily life of local people.
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site located in Northeast Vietnam, is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, featuring thousands of limestone and schist islands seemingly floating on the sea. Popular attractions for visitors include remarkable caves and grottoes, the Tuan Chau Islet, and Bai Chay Beach, which continue to be favored stops on traditional tours of Ha Long.
In recent years, community-based tourism has gained momentum in Ha Long, offering travelers an alternative to conventional leisure itineraries. Today, exploring Ha Long encompasses more than just mass tourism; it includes opportunities for immersive experiences that allow tourists to engage deeply with local culture. This shift enables visitors to partake in various meaningful activities beyond swimming and relaxation at luxurious resorts.
Located approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Bai Chay Port, Vong Vieng is a fishing village nestled within Bai Tu Long Bay, emerging as a captivating destination for community-based tours in Ha Long. Visitors to Vong Vieng can immerse themselves in its captivating scenery and the serene daily lives of local residents. The village is home to over 50 families and around 300 residents who live in floating houses and engage in fishing as their primary source of income.
Participating in a tour to Vong Vieng offers tourists the chance to stay with local families in floating homes, savor regional dishes, visit fish farms, learn fishing techniques, and engage in various sea activities. After a day of exploration, visitors may choose to take leisurely boat rides, purchase beautiful souvenirs crafted from shells by local artisans, or relax on the boat in the evening while enjoying traditional folk songs performed by villagers.
These tours provide essential financial support directly to host families and the broader community, contributing to economic improvement in a region where many residents still face poverty. Additionally, community-based tours help bridge the gap between hosts and guests, fostering mutual understanding and respect for local cultural values.
The novel features of community-based tours have received increasingly favorable reviews from travelers, particularly as they seek meaningful and enriching experiences over the standard offerings of mass tourism. If Ha Long is on your itinerary this summer, be sure to check with tour operators for specific itineraries and updates before making your booking.
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