Solo Trip to Hanoi / Halong Bay Day 2

On second day in Vietnam, I went to Halong Bay by bus. Halong Bay is a famous place among tourists due to presence thousands limestone islands near Halong City. The journey took about 3 hours with 1 stop in the middle of route gives chance for people to see locals making handicraft and jewellery. Basically, it's easy to book or buy day trip package to Halong Bay in Hanoi. For me, just did not want to complicate my life, I just booked the package downstairs of my hotel with cost of USD45. 

The scenery of villages surrounded by paddy field heading to Halong City

This jewellery shop conducted by capable local people

I arrived at Halong Bay in the afternoon and was seated in the boat before cruising. We were served lunch while enjoying panoramic view from inside of the boat. The lunch provided consist of spring roll, seafood, chicken, meat and vegetable soup. Of course it is non halal food. Luckily, I had heavy breakfast in hotel early morning that day. During cruising, both locals asked regarding my religion and sensitive question which is I felt annoyed. I just did not want it becomes intense discussion. All mankind in this world have right to opt their religion and it's unethical when you bash other religion if you are not agree with. Palui!

The weather was good, even though scorching hot. Hahaha. Most of us went upstairs to view deck to enjoy magnificent view of Halong Bay and taking selfie for Insta lol.

Bamboo boat ride

Climbing the ancient cave

Photo taken by a tourist, fair enough even though was not satisfied with the angle :-P

Okay, finished day trip to Ha Long. I think for those who are not prefer on 1 day trip cruise, may be you can choose other alternative, you may ride luxurious boat for 2 day 1 night if you have extra budget. If you plan stay in Halong City, you may hike Poem Mountain to enjoy lime stone view from on top if hill.

In the bus heading back to Hanoi, I just thought about dinner because I was so starving and tired. I need rice to recharge my energy hahaha.