Discover the Vung Vieng Floating Village

In the center of Bai Tu Long Bay is the fishing town of Vung Vieng. It was founded by local fishermen in the 19th century, and today there are more than 300 inhabitants, some of whom now reside inland but still spend most of their time working in the village.

While being the largest of four such floating villages in the Halong Bay region, Vung Vieng has also succeeded in keeping its originality, with sustainable fishing still providing most of the community's income rather than tourism. Fortunately for visitors, the village has also converted one of its larger floating buildings into an open center where people may stop by to buy food and handicrafts or attend workshops. For the most realistic experience, you can spend the night in one of the homes and go night fishing with the locals.