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It seems that nothing can be happier than family travel to Halong Bay that parents often come to question things to do in Halong Bay with kids. While the trips are so great that provides the little travelers with beautiful days of youth, sightseeing the absolute beauty of Nature and surprising experiences are bonuses. It’s necessary to have a handy list of what to do there.
Visit Fishing Villages in Halong Bay
Kids will love visiting Vung Vieng fishing village and Cong Dam village in the areas of Halong Bay. The villages are where to meet friendly locals and find an abundance of fresh seafood which will turn out to be the yummy dishes. Crab, fish, shrimp, snail, etc., are really attractive to them. While adults will enjoy learning about the local lifestyle and fishing traditions, children will be interested in meeting the seafood species on the spot. Again, they will have some questions about the village scenarios, so you’d better prepare the answers. Without a doubt, the landscape is very eye-catching and peaceful.
Explore Islands and Beaches in Halong Bay
With more than 2.000 islands of various sizes and shapes, this UNESCO Bay promises the amazing escape to the serene and picturesque sites that are ideal for swimming and any other water activities in Halong Bay with kids. While parents will love kayaking, kids will like swimming a lot. Being on the beaches of Tuan Chau, Ngoc Vung, Bai Chay, Quan Lan, and Ti Top, kids will be so comfortable and happy that is good for their physical and mental health. Besides, the islets in the area appear in the interesting shapes such as Su Tu Bien Islet (Sea Lion Islet), Ngon Tay Islet (Thumb Islet), Bai Tho Mountain (Poem Mountain), Cho Da Islet (Stone Dog Islet), etc., which inspire their imagination.
Discover Caves in Halong Bay
Discovering what is inside the limestone caves with interestingly-shaped stalagmites and stalactites is a great activity for all kids. Their curious mind will keep asking how the limestone formations have been shaped in that way, and this experience brings the fun. Halong Bay Cruises will often bring people to the must-see sites of Thien Cung Grotto, Trinh Nu Cave (Virgin Cave), Me Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Luon Cave, and Sung Sot Grotto (Surprising Grotto). The ancient stalagmites and stalactites, as well as the magical atmosphere in the cave interior and giant size, will appeal to the little eyes so much. Even the parents yourself will also enjoy this excursion.
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Try Halong Queen Cable Car
Right in Bai Chay Beach of Halong City, it’s amazing to board the Queen Cable Car for the ride over the captivating panorama of the bay toward the Ba Deo Mountain (Hon Gai Island). You can tell kids some basic information about the construction, such as its height and world-class reputation. Though the little ones might not understand exactly its importance, they can ask several questions that are best for their brain development. The Halong Queen Cable Car is 2.222 m long, with duplex cabins and transportation speed of 2.000 passengers/hour. It won two Guinness World Records: 1) cabin with the world’s largest capacity (230 passengers/cabin) and 2) the tallest tower from the ground (T1 Pivot is 188.8 m high).
Queen Cable Car is one of things to do in Halong Bay with kids? Of course, sightseeing from the top dimension is awesome, and your children will be wonderfully happy and make sounds of excitement. However, make sure the little tourists are not afraid of the height or Acrophobia. But if that is a case, this activity might not bring them joy, but fear and pressure. None can know your kids better than you; therefore, ensure that you can make the right decision on this. Some kids really enjoy sightseeing from a cable car, especially it is Halong Bay.
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