Red River & Ha Long Bay

Red River & Ha Long Bay

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Cruise the Red River and Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam

Ports-of-Call on the Red River & Ha Long Bay

Here you can find a list of some of the more common river cruise ports along the Red River & Ha Long Bay as it flows through Southeast Asia. These may be the most common, but there may be others that can be found on select river cruises. Your River Cruise Artist can provide you with the full itinerary and all ports for any river cruise that you may be interested in, on any river cruise operator. Explore the Red River & Ha Long Bay further and learn more about it’s ports-of-call.

Duong Lam Village

Vietnam

Explore the ancient village of Duong Lam outside of Hanoi in the Red River Delta and experience the true ancient culture of this agricultural area of the world. Walk through this small village and interact with the local people while visiting Mong Phu temple that is dedicated to national heroes, and the King Ngo Quyen and King Phung Hung temples. Also visit the Mia Pagoda that was constructed in 15th century and admire its more than 250 statues. This river cruise port will be almost like escaping back into a time that was much simpler and quieter.

Hanoi

Vietnam

Hanoi has been a capital of the region for more than a thousand years, through several invasions, occupations, restorations, and name changes. The Chinese conquered the city of Thang-Long in 1408 and the Nguyen Dynasty gave the city its modern name of Ha Noi in 1831. In 1887 the French made Hanoi the capital of all French Indochina. It changed hands again in 1954, when it was ceded to Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh after almost a decade of fighting, and it became the capital of North Vietnam. Upon reunification in 1975, Hanoi became the capital of the entire country. In Hanoi it is a cultural norm to speak with strangers so expect some conversation as you explore this culturally and historically rich city.

Hoa Binh

Vietnam

A short side-trip down the Da River not far from the city suburbs of Hanoi lies a sleepy small town built around the Da River Dam – Hoa Binh. Hoa Binh, also the name of the province is home to a friendly and peaceful atmosphere and many of indigenous hill people of the area including the Hmong and Thai peoples. This area of Vietnam is popular with nature lovers and features national parks, hiking trails, cave complexes, and general scenery that is a stark difference from the nearby Hanoi.

Ly Nhan Village

Vietnam

This famous village that features the blacksmith trade is a popular stop on Red River Cruise vacations. They create and sell premium quality tempered steel works. You will be able to watch as the ancient art and processes of blacksmithing, long since replaced by major machinery, are exhibited for your pleasure.

Tuan Chau Island

Vietnam

Tuan Chau Island is the official gateway island to Ha Long Bay and often the launching point for day or overnight Ha Long Bay cruise tours. Here you will enjoy the hustle and bustle of a busy port town with lots of locals and merchants offering their handicrafts to tourists. This will be a stark difference to the peaceful and mystifying exploration of Ha Long Bay as you sail among a landscape most only see in pictures.

Việt Trì

Vietnam

Việt Trì is the capital city of Phú Thọ Province in northeast of Vietnam. Interact with local Vietnamese people in Viet Tri and explore some popular sites like the Zone Hung Temple historical relics, the Binh Son Pagoda or the Hung Vuong Museum. This is a popular port town for river cruisers on the Red River and exploring the markets and meeting the locals is a highlight.

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