Vung Vieng fishing village 

Where is Vung Vieng fishing village

Vung Vieng fishing village locates in Bai Tu Long Bay, 24 km from the mainland, the floating village is one of the most picturesque visiting sites of the bay. Map to the floating village on Halong Bay.

Floating houses in Vung Vieng fishing village
Floating houses in Vung Vieng fishing village

What to explore 

To visit the Vung Vieng fishing village, you will join the bamboo rowing boats or kayaks around the village. The visit to the floating village offers a chance to experience the villager’s daily life on the bay as well as observe the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.

This village used to be home for hundreds of residents who live on fishing. But, they have moved to the mainland now to settle a better life, the village now is still a peaceful location viewing the charming landscape, an ideal places to know about local floating life on Halong Bay. 

Local bamboo boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village
Local bamboo boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village

 

How to get there 

The visit to Vung Vieng fishing village could be included in a day trip or overnight cruise following Bai Tu Long Bay cruise routes. A tender will take you from the leading boat to a floating ground where you meet the locals for bamboo boat rowing to the village. Some other cruise operators are available for kayaking in this area. 

Cruises include Vung Vieng fishing village in their cruise program

  • Athena cruise
  • Dragon Legend cruise
  • Dragon’s Pearl Junk
  • Swan cruise
  • Renea cruise