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HALONG BAY HILLTRIBE VILLAGES
Just a few hours’ drive from Hanoi is Halong Venture deep into the highlands of Northern
Bay, one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. Vietnam and discover lush mountains, bustling
Cruise around thousands of limestone karsts towns and colourful hilltribe villages. Learn
jutting out of the emerald waters of the bay. about the traditions and customs of the Red
Discover hidden caves, floating villages and Dzao whose women shave their heads and
beautiful natural scenery. Watch fishermen eyebrows and wear bright red turbans, and
who have been living and working in the bay the Black H’mong who wear indigo coloured
for generations or kayak and swim in the calm clothing with pops of bright colours. Spend
waters. Cruise on board a traditional junk boat time exploring the colourful local markets,
where cooking demonstrations, Tai Chi lessons enjoy warm hospitality as you share tea and
and even spa treatments may be on offer. Take rice wine with villagers and observe the daily
in the most magnificent sunsets and enjoy life of some of the 54 ethnic minorities that
delicious seafood on board. inhabit Vietnam.

H’mong, Laos

Visit Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, Vietnam
and admire the blackened gothic exterior
and striking colourful interior

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