Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Unique Halong Bay Cruises Available

By Celia Hall


The world is filled with many incredible places and exciting natural wonders to be seen. One such sight is set in the lushness of Northeastern Vietnam and has been called one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The adventure can be experienced best by embarking on any one of several Halong Bay cruises that offer participants a look into the mystical beauty of this amazing place.

Not far from the city of Hanoi, the bay is among the top tourist attractions in Vietnam. The lovely emerald green waters are filled with hundreds of uniquely shaped limestone formations that appear to be reaching for the sky in captivating positions. Mother Nature's wonder and creativity is shown here as it is rarely ever seen.

Coming in many sizes, the myriad of islands seem to take on the shapes of animals and items, like bells and elephants, which is how they have been named. Many of them are dotted with caves large enough to hold thousands of people, and grottoes filled with strangely formed stalagmites and stalactites. The majority of these wonders have been untouched and unexplored for centuries.

The bay is named for a legend of the days of old that tells the tale of dragons being dispatched by the Gods to provide protection for the people. They spat jade into the waters to create massive islands through which the enemy could not navigate, thus saving the land. Loving what they had created, the creatures took up residence in the caves to admire its beauty for all time.

With so many intriguing tales and ancient legends, it is easy to become lost in the tranquil beauty of the place, especially while sitting on the deck of a luxury Chinese junk. Passengers on these cruises will receive the most relaxing experience of its kind. Each package is designed to provide the client with an unforgettable cultural encounter they will never forget.

Cruises of the bay are given on ships that are both designed and built in the traditional way of authentic Chinese junks to give the client a true Vietnamese experience. While the exterior is made to represent the days of old, the interior is filled with the most modern conveniences and luxury accommodations. To keep the benefits home, all the vessels are not only constructed of only local materials, but by the hands of the most skilled shipbuilders.

Clients will partake of Vietnamese cuisine of the finest caliber in the amazing dining rooms featuring huge panoramic windows so that they may soak in the beauty that surrounds them. Most journey packages will include private dinners cooked and served in romantic settings on local beaches and private morning swims in the crystal clear waters of the bay. There are also opportunities to get an up close view into the workings of an actual floating fishing village and to explore the caves.

Whether they be for 2, 3 or 4 days, Halong Bay cruises always deliver amazingly unique experiences that are not soon forgotten. It is an incredible way to explore a land few have the opportunity to visit in their lifetime. Anyone who enjoys vacations that are not like all the others will appreciate this option.




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