Halong Bay is the most beautiful nature sight destination in Vietnam.

It covers about 1,900 spectacular limestone islands and islets jutting out over the South China Sea.

The best way to see this area is to take the junk boat cruise and spending the night on the bay is a must.

Find out Halong Bay travel information, photos, hotels or junk cruises from website bellow:
www.halongbay-vietnam.com/

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Overnight trains are fun, but this one comes with the added bonus of a brilliant view between Da Nang and Hue (on the right hand side of the train going north).

We paid 450,000 dong (about $30) each for a top bunk berth in a four-bed carriage. Lower bunks are more expensive, but probably nicer for views and storage space.

The train comes all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. If you are getting on half way then you may need to strip the bed of its old linen and ask the not very helpful guards for 2 new sheets.

Food is included, but not particularly nice (cabbage and mackerel stew on boiled rice anyone?). Vendors follow the official trolley selling much nicer fare.

There are several trains a day. We caught the 14h15 from Da Nang so that we'd get the coastal views up to Hue. Everyone seemed to bunk down and sleep by about 20h30 so arriving in Hanoi at 04h30 did not seem too traumatic! And then you are just in time to dump your luggage and join the early morning crowds at Hoan Kiem lake.

Buy tickets in advance from the train station (not sure if you can buy from a station other than your departure one- tried to find out and failed). The earlier you buy the better as tickets do sell out.

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Bay of the Descending Dragon ... do not miss out on the opportunity to visit Ha Long Bay, it is incredible.

Your hotel can put you in contact with local tour operators. (I think it was less than £10 per person). Price includes transport (minivan), boat and lunch.

It's about 2 -3 hours drive from Hanoi. www.vietscape.com/travel/halong/

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