It is also an ideal destination for resort tourism. Besides, when coming here, you also have the opportunity to learn about the life of fishermen and participate in exciting experiential activities. Let’s explore this peaceful fishing village with Origin Vietnam.
1. Where is Vung Vieng fishing village?
Vung Vieng fishing village is located in Bai Tu Long Bay, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. It is about 20 km southeast of Tuan Chau port and about 175 km east of Hanoi capital.
2. How is Vung Vieng fishing village unique?
This place is still quite wild and has few residents, so the space is extremely peaceful and airy. It is part of the Ha Long Bay National Tourist Area – one of the world natural heritages recognized by UNESCO.
With the majestic beauty of the rocky mountains and the delicate harmony between the sea and the sky, Vung Vieng fishing village has brought visitors authentic experiences of the simple life of the people here. The rustic stilt houses, fishing boats surrounded by white and blue clouds create a magical picture of Vung Vieng fishing village.
When visiting here, you will be able to participate in activities. Such as fishing, watching coral, or simply immersing yourself in the cool sea breeze. And enjoy the peaceful space of Vung Vieng fishing village.
3. History of Vung Vieng fishing village
Vung Vieng fishing village appeared in the 19th century, formed when ancient fishermen here created the habit of anchoring ships and exchanging and trading food. Today, there are about 50 families of many generations living in the fishing village, with about 300 residents. The main job of the people here is fishing and they live by self-sufficiency based on natural resources.
Since Vung Vieng village became a famous tourist destination in Ha Long Bay, the people here have added tourism jobs. They have become tour guides, boatmen to take tourists on tours. Thanks to that, the lives of the people here have also improved a bit.
4. When is the best time to visit Vung Vieng fishing village?
The weather in Ha Long Bay is cool almost all year round, so you can visit Vung Vieng fishing village at any time of the year. Each season, the scenery here has its own nuances and beauty. However, according to the experience of Ha Long tourism of those who have gone before. The ideal time to travel here is from September to April of the following year.
During this time, the air is cool and pleasant. The weather is warm and sunny but not harsh, and especially there is little rain. It creates favorable conditions for you to travel, explore and participate in outdoor activities.
5. How to get to Vung Vieng fishing village?
5.1 Traveling to Ha Long city
To get to Vung Vieng fishing village, you must first go to HaLong bay one of the following means of transport.
5.1.1 Passenger car
To go from Hanoi to Ha Long, you must take a passenger car at My Dinh bus station. The price of a bus ticket from Hanoi to Ha Long ranges from 150,000 – 200,000 VND/person, the travel time is about 2.5 – 3 hours. Besides, you can also choose high-quality Limousine cars with prices from 220,000 VND/trip.
5.1.2 Tourist bus
Tourist bus is a suitable means of transport for visitors to Ha Long, visiting Vung Vieng fishing village. You can catch the bus at Kim Ma bus station, located on Nguyen Thai Hoc street. The departure time is 6:00, there is a trip every 15 minutes. The price of a tourist bus ticket is usually higher than that of a bus, it takes about 3 – 4 hours to get to Ha Long.
5.1.3 Airplane
If you are in remote provinces such as the Central or Southern regions of Vietnam, you can choose an airplane as a means of transport. Flights to Halong all land at Van Don Airport, about 60 minutes drive from Ha Long city.
5.2 Traveling from Ha Long to Vung Vieng fishing village
To get to Vung Vieng fishing village, you will have the following options for transportation: train, boat, sampan, kayak, etc. However, the most popular is still going by bamboo boat – a type of boat mainly used in fishing villages.
When passing Hang Cao – a cave across Bai Tu Long Bay, you will reach the territory of Vung Vieng village. In other words, Hang Cao is the natural gate of this fishing village. Besides, you can also book a HaLong cruise tour and then kayak or take a bamboo boat to the village.
6. Ticket prices and tour routes to Vung Vieng fishing village
If you want to visit Vung Vieng village, you can buy tickets to visit HaLong route 4.
6.1 HaLong Bay tour number 4 route:
In addition to Vung Vieng, the tour route also includes famous destinations such as: Hang Co, Hang Cap La, Hang Thay, Cong Dam fishing village, Tung Ang – Cong Do ecological area.
6.2 Tour ticket prices:
- During the day: 240,000 VND/person/turn,
- Stay 1 night: 540,000 VND/person.
- Stay 2 nights: 690,000 VND/person.
7. Activities and experiences in Vung Vieng fishing village
7.1 Enjoying the simple beauty of Vung Vieng fishing village
Located quite separately from other areas in Ha Long Bay, Vung Vieng fishing village has its own unique beauty. Moving by boat to the village gate, you will see a very simple and rustic floating village, surrounded by mountains. The image of fish farms along the cliffs is faintly visible, mixed with floating buoys lined up in straight rows.
The deeper you go inside, the more distinct the fishing village space becomes. In the middle of the village appears a communal house, which is the common living space of the residents. Surrounding it are floating houses of the residents and an aquaculture area.
The lives of the people are closely linked to rafts, mainly made of wood and bamboo, floating on the river. Some families are more affluent, and the rafts are covered with more solid corrugated iron roofs. Therefore, looking from afar, you will see a colorful picture of green, red, yellow undulating along the water. One thing that anyone can feel very clearly when coming here is that despite the difficulties and hardships, the people here are always full of positivity and joy.
7.2 Discovering the majestic beauty of Han Cao
When coming to Vung Vieng fishing village, you have to move through Hang Cao – this is considered the symbol of the village gate and is also a place you should stop for a moment to explore. Hang Cao is a water cave with majestic beauty bestowed by nature. The cave is quite small and short but stacked on top is a layer of towering mountain rocks, so anyone who comes here will be amazed by it and do not forget to check-in to live virtual.
7.3 Participating in some exciting activities at Vung Vieng floating fishing village
When coming to Vung Vieng fishing village, you can experience some of the following interesting activities:
- Take a sailboat tour around the village steered by the local residents. You will discover the wild beauty and immerse yourself in the peaceful nature.
- Join the fishermen in fishing to better understand how to raise seafood in the fishing grounds.
- Row and race dragon boats together in the middle of the mountains and forests
- Use the service of renting a rowboat and kayaking around the village.
- Visit, try raising fish and listen to the locals tell you in detail about the fish raising process.
- Participate in environmental protection activities, pick up trash on the beach with the fishermen.
- Or simply sitting on the boat, watching the activities of the people here is enough to make you feel relaxed and extremely comfortable.
8. Enjoying specialties when traveling to Vung Vieng fishing village
If you go to Vung Vieng fishing village without enjoying the specialties here, it will definitely be a big mistake. The seafood here is fresh and delicious and is caught right on the spot.
Delicious dishes such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid, ... are all so fresh that just looking at them makes you feel delicious. The fish is firm, fragrant and chewy. The shrimp is succulent, firm and thick. The squid is jumping, … Especially, you can enjoy the dishes on the floating restaurant while admiring the poetic and romantic scenery, what could be better.
9. Accommodation when traveling to Vung Vieng fishing village
When traveling here, you can refer to some hotels below:
- Halios Halong Hotel. Address: 38 Nguyen Du, Hong Gai, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Halong Lavender Hotel. Address: Sun Plaza Grand World Area, Apartment E389, Ha Long, City. Ha Long, Quang Ninh.
- Draha Halong Hotel. Address: No. 23, Phu Gia 4, Vinhomes Dragon Bay Urban Area, Quang Ninh.
- The Secret Ha Long Hotel. Address: Sun Premier Halong Village, Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel. Address: 12 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Novotel Halong Bay Hotel. Address: 160 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- The Watson Premium Halong Hotel. Address: 9 D. Hoang Quoc Viet, Hung Thang, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Sojo Ha Long Hotel. Address: 168 Le Thanh Tong, Bach Dang Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
10. Some other famous tourist attractions near Vung Vieng fishing village
After exploring Vung Vieng village, visitors can visit the following famous tourist coordinates:
10.1 Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave is located very close to Vung Vieng village, with a shimmering, magical beauty with stalactites of various shapes and colors. When you come here, you will admire the vivid stone paintings, interwoven with birds, trees, fragrant flowers, and strange fruits.
10.2 Quan Lan Island
Quan Lan Island has a beautiful beach surrounded by many large and small islands. Just like Vung Vieng fishing village. This place still retains its inherent peace and wildness, the fresh air is suitable for your vacation.
10.3 Me Cung Cave
Me Cung Cave is famous for its large stone pillars and stalactites that have spread out to create unique shapes and patterns. When going deep into the cave, you will admire the giant statues and the natural creatures that live there.
11. Some important notes when traveling to Vung Vieng fishing village
To ensure a safe and complete trip to Vung Vieng fishing village. You should refer to some necessary notes below:
- To get to Vung Vieng village, you should go early in the morning. Go to Bai Chay or Tuan Chau wharf to catch the first boat.
- You should choose a kayak as a means of transportation to fully explore the beauty of the fishing village.
- You can combine visiting the fishing village with other tourist destinations. For example: Vung Ha, Bay Gieng area, Devil’s Face Island, Quan Lan Island, …
- You should choose comfortable, easy-to-move clothes, and bring a swimsuit to swim.
- Prepare basic medicines such as: motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, mosquito repellent, etc.
- In particular, do not forget the tools and accessories to serve your virtual living needs. Such as:
- phone with spare charger, camera, hat/cap, glasses.
- Follow the regulations of the fishing village and respect the culture and traditions of the local people
- Make sure to bring enough drinking water and snacks for convenience during the trip.
- Note on preserving the environment and personal hygiene, do not litter and protect marine resources.
Vung Vieng fishing village is an attractive and interesting place that you cannot miss for your upcoming Ha Long Bay tour. Please contact Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator, to consult the detailed schedule and interesting activities for you and your family. We will bring you relaxing moments, wonderful experiences in this peaceful and beautiful place.
