Construction going on atm until 2030 at the front but if you take scooter you see beautiful beaches and coast - it’s just one part of the island when there’s so many other wonderful treasures that the island offers

Lots of construction on main beach - no access to beach and a sky full of cranes….id give this place a miss till they finish the work over the next 5 years. We stayed long enough to do a bay day tour (excellent) but the vibe on the main drag sort of ruined it we left a day early

I excepted more, but Cat Ba island is not really what I thought. Everything in the main island is quite basic, constructions, overpriced restaurants, not good quality seafood (some still nice but not all),… Only thing I can enjoy more is going to see the sea with the boat tour: nice sea with sunny light, you can take nice pictures and can go swimming there too, visit some caves bypass,… Think 3 days is enough to visit there.

Amazing experience in my life time . Thanks for preserving it . Enjoyed each and every moment starting from yatch cruise , swimming , banana boat ride

Beautiful island but massive construction projects, lack of infrastructure general confusion makes it not worth visiting right now Insanely noisy do to huge construction project larger than the existing city. Every cruise or tour I scheduled got cancelled (4 in a row) so unless you’re planning on just eating, drinking and listening to jackhammers all day probably avoid it for now.

I really like this place very beautiful and peaceful, on the main island of Cat Ba there is a small town, but quite modern. People here live by seafaring and tourism, they are trying to catch up with the hustle and bustle of tourists from outside arriving on the island. However, the service here is not always good, when experiencing the restaurant here you should pay the price before ordering.

A picturesque place. Peaceful calm, ideally for both couples and family. Best part is it is also very budget friendly. You can spend a week in less than 500 dollars for a couple while staying in good hotels and good food

This beautiful place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a full-day excursion tour with many magnificent caves to explore. The breathtaking scenes are accompanied by various activities to enjoy. It’s a must-visit destination for anyone looking to add a touch of adventure to their bucket list.

I recently visited Ha Long Bay, and it was an unforgettable experience. The sheer beauty of the limestone karsts rising dramatically from the emerald green waters is absolutely mesmerizing. The scenery feels like something out of a dream. I opted for a day cruise, which allowed us to explore the caves, enjoy kayaking, and relax while taking in the serene surroundings. Sung Sot Cave was an incredible highlight with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The boat ride was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and accommodating, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you have more time, I highly recommend the overnight cruises, which I plan to do next time. One small downside was the number of tourists in certain areas, but it didn’t take away from the overall beauty and tranquility of the place. The local food served on the boat was fresh and flavorful, adding an authentic Vietnamese touch to the trip. If you’re visiting Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is a destination you simply cannot miss. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a reason, and it truly lives up to the hype!

Must see in Vietnam- despite it is so turisted. Were on a luxury cruise which was a great experience in it self - but I assume all boats give the same tours and the nature is stunning.

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Vietnam, is one of the country's most iconic natural wonders and a must-visit destination for any traveler. I recently had the opportunity to explore this breathtaking bay, and I can confidently say it captivated my heart with its stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences. The first thing that strikes you about Ha Long Bay is its remarkable beauty. The bay is dotted with over 1,600 limestone islands and islets, many of which are covered in lush greenery. The sight of these towering karsts rising dramatically from the emerald waters is simply awe-inspiring. Whether viewed from a boat, a kayak, or the shore, the scenery is breathtaking and offers numerous photographic opportunities. A visit to Ha Long Bay is often best experienced through a cruise. There are various options available, from day trips to overnight excursions on luxury junks. I opted for an overnight cruise, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The crew was incredibly attentive, and the accommodation was comfortable, creating the perfect ambiance for relaxation. The daily itinerary included visits to hidden caves, swimming in the bay, and enjoying sumptuous meals featuring fresh seafood while watching the sunset over the water. Apart from cruise activities, Ha Long Bay offers plenty of opportunities for adventure and exploration. Kayaking through the bay’s smaller lagoons and caves was a thrilling experience that allowed me to get closer to the stunning rock formations.

Very nice place. A must see when you come to Vietnam. I recommend the minimum 2 nights stay as most of the people only take one night and don’t get to see the most beautiful places. In the first day you only get to see the most crowded places. In the next day we went to a remote location and enjoyed some nice views and activities.

Superb scenery. Tourist attractions packed but was to be expected. Stay a night and take in the amazing surroundings first thing in the morning. Choose your cruise carefully!

Ha Long Bay is indeed one of Vietnam's most iconic and popular tourist destinations, attracting travelers from all around the world. With its stunning view from different cave and emerald waters, it's no wonder it draws such a large crowds. Lots of fun activities like kayaking, walking up the stairs to see sun song cave, Tip top island, beach etc. lots of boat sailing on the ha long bay island.

My Hometown – Jingzhou Ancient City One of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China! 🏯 Built in the Ming Dynasty (14th century), stretching 10.5 km with six gates. ✨ The East Gate – Binyang Tower is the most famous, known as “The First Tower of Jingzhou.” From the tower, you can overlook the ancient city and moat, and feel the grandeur of ancient defenses. 📍 A must-visit for history lovers, Three Kingdoms culture fans, and all visitors to Jingzhou.

This ancient wall complex tells the legends of Liu Bei and his generals Well preserved park Small in comparison with the ancient wall in Xian

Follow Instagram @Shazzy_Diaries A really amazing place to visit. Highly recommended

What a place and such a rich historical area

Very amazing and special

Absolutely love it 😀

(Translated by Google) A Chinese version of pepper pancakes. Sweet and savory. Just like life. Thin crust and toppings. Delicious! (Original) 中國版的胡椒餅 有甜有鹹 彷彿人生 薄皮薄料 好吃😋

Jingzhou Museum is a famous museum in the city of Jingzhou. Located amidst beautiful landscapes of mountains and rivers, this museum offers an excellent experience of the local culture and history. Its exquisite architecture combines classic and modern styles, creating a unique exhibition space. The diverse exhibitions include historical artifacts, artworks, and valuable documents, providing a profound journey into the past and present of this region. Jingzhou Museum is an ideal destination for those interested in the diverse culture and development of Jingzhou.

The best thing of this museum is free entrance and it contains historical relics which more than 5000 years ago. The museum also have a garden for visitors to walk around. However, since it is free entrance, the local visitors enter into the museum might be very noisy.

Went during Golden week so it was packed to the rafters. There were some interesting artefacts from both prehistoric and more recent empires.

Follow Instagram @Shazzy_Diaries A very well decorated and Amazing museum with alot of historical and cultural things preserved . Must visit the place. God bless you all.

A historical museum of State Chu which survive in south China for 800 years.

Very interesting museum worth spending a couple of hours. Best if you read a little about it before visiting or if you hire a professional guide as the English explanation boards are limited.

Well. Jingzhou is my hometown. I really would be proud to introduce this place to everyone. It’s a small lively city with very long history. If you are interested in what happened 2000 years ago on this land. You should definitely go and check out. However, the city is also well known of its good food, good combination of trading frontage culture and historical stories. I would recommend a stay and just walk around this cute place. I love it, and hope you will love it, too.

Beautiful tower, full of history with some English translations. You can walk to the top floor of the tower and have a beautiful view of Dongting lake. Surrounded by beautiful buildings and nature.

Rich history of the Dynasties. Tour guide is recommended if you are curious to know.

It is under renovation at the moment. Nevertheless, it is a nice place.

It is very spectacular , but also to stand above overlooking far！

Peaceful and vibrant place. The view from Yeuyang Tower is mesmerizing!

A three storey tower can watch foggy Dongting Lake.

Very interested

Probably the best China could afford in those era to give it's citizens a view of the great places of the world. Now most of them probably afford to see the original ones across the globe. OK for kids, to have a glimpse of the world famous sites and monuments in the same place.

Window of the world was an experience! The theme park itself was quite old and worn, with a lot of the park looking dirty and unclean. But it had a certain charm and I especially enjoyed the lake's water fountain show to some Disney and opera songs. I really did enjoy it and the lack of stars is only a reflection on the tiredness of the park. Sydney Opera House for example looked as though it had been on a three week bender - looked a bit dirty and smelly, but like lots of fun...

Came here for a layover in Changsha. Tickets are expensive (180 RMB) and not worth it. The park was tired and worn out with barely any people during the day. Seemed almost like an abandoned amusement park. Performances were not happening and there were barely any staff in the park. Go to the one in Shenzhen...it's 10x better!

Beautiful theme park with very accurate reproductions of world famous monuments. Very nice cultural show in evening. Don't miss to see the beautiful Chinese girl dressed as Chinese traditional wedding girl. Thanks to Ms Zheng Hao who took me to this beautiful place during my visit to Changsha. Must go during visit to Changsha.

Nice playing ground

(Translated by Google) I was prepared to go after seeing the reviews saying it was old, but it was even more beautiful than I expected. It was nice that there weren't many people. I took my 1-year-old with me, and it was nice to take a walk, and there was also an indoor amusement park for kids. The staff seemed to be taking turns taking a break, so there were some play equipment that I couldn't ride on. Boats and VR require additional fees. When I ordered gyudon at a shop next to the roller coaster that rotates once, it was seasoned like a hot pot. There were also other stinky tofu shops. Although you can't see it on the map, there are many hills, so if you have small children, we recommend renting a stroller. The Ferris wheel had a lot of stairs so it was a little difficult. It was a nice change of pace. I think 20 yuan per person is cheap considering you can play this much. (Original) 古いとのレビューを見て覚悟して行きましたが、想像より綺麗でした。人も少なく良かったです。1歳児を連れて行きましたが散歩するにも良く、子供向けの室内遊園地もあって良かったです。スタッフの方が交代で休憩に行ってるらしく乗れない遊具もありました。 ボートやVRは別料金が必要です。 一回転するジェットコースターの横のお店で牛丼を頼んだら、火鍋の味付けでした。 他にも臭豆腐の店などもありました。 地図では分かりませんが坂道が多く、小さい子供がいる場合はベビーカーを借りることをお勧めします。観覧車は階段がすごくて少し大変でした。良い気分転換になりました。 これだけ遊べて一人20元は安いと思います。

(Translated by Google) Not bad, I went there when I was in junior high school. We played for an entire afternoon and felt exhausted before we finished playing. My best friends who played at that time have now gone their separate ways. I came across these photos today and it struck a chord. Hey, posting this comment is also a way to commemorate my youth! (Original) 还行吧，初中的时候去过，当时我们玩了一个下午，没玩完感觉血亏，当时玩的最好的朋友们现在也各奔东西了，今天翻到这几张照片触景生情，哎，发这个评论也是纪念一下我的青春吧！

It takes around 45mins of uphill walk to reach the peak from the main gate entrance near 溁湾镇(地铁站). Was a tiring hike up, but there is an option of a tram ride. Hike up and on your way down, you can visit An Wan pavilion, then Yue Lu Academy.

This one was quite overrated for me. Once you get to the entrance you pay for a bus service to go to the top assuming you don’t want to take the long walk. Once you are up there you can see a nice view of the city but that’s about it. The other attractions here are kind of mediocre.

Obnoxious entry process, you have no idea what documentation is needed and the entry area is crowded. Seems worth it if you can clear all the communist control hurdles

so hot

Long walk up the mountain 🏔 but well worth it. Crowded on Sunday’s.

Is a lovely place in Changsha City. The Yuelu mountain is good for a walk from the lowland to the top of the the mountain. Along the way you can see old temple very well maintained. The walk to the top of the mountain take about one hour. The are many place to relax and enjoy with young children. You can take a mini bus or the cable chair to the top too.

Not high altitude… and dont forget to enjoy the chayan yuese

One of the 4 oldest schooling institutes in China, and is the one with the best perseverance. Beautiful architecture, landscaping gardens and pools. It is now part of the Hunan University.

A very good place for you to understand ancient China

1000yrs old+ academy! Very historical place, it’s big with nice view. It’s a good place to take pics and you can enjoy coffee and tea inside!

The oldest public higher education institute of China. Well preserved. Set in the deep woods of Yuelu Mountain.

Wonderful ancient seat of learning in the equally impressive Hunan University. Must see.

One of the four ancient academies in China. Plenty of history to explore and enjoy.

Very historical and nice place! A must-go place I Changsha!!

Chairman Mao was giving birth at this small villages in Shaoshan farmer family. This residence where he lived for 17 years with his siblings and parents . The old residence show case of his childhood and the farming works. He loves to study instead of doing the farm work as one of the eldest son, he has high expectation from his dad to inherit the family business. Great to visit if you happen to be here to see his childhood residence ! This is just another 10 mins walk from the bronze statue. You may expect to have Long queue into visiting if his house and you also need to keep your camera and big carrier in the locker!

In all honesty, it's just a house. Not very large, and with a very very long line. But, the environment around it and historical importance make it a very cool spot nonetheless.

Well preserved historic site.

The birthplace of one of the greatest leaders in history, who stood up for and liberated his people.

Visited here decades ago, wish I could visit someday!

This is a historical place where Chairman Mao Zedong was grown up till the age of 17.

(Translated by Google) - Mao Zedong History Museum - English-speaking guides available (Original) - สถานที่แสดงประวัติของเหมาเจอตุง - มีไกด์นําเที่ยวและพูดภาษาอังกฤษให้ฟัง

The Longji or Dragon’s Backbone rice terraces were built over 500 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. The terrace fields are found in Longsheng about a two hours drive from Guilin. From a distance, during the growing season, these winding terraces appear as if they were green woven cables laid out over the hillsides, starting at the riverbank and ending near the mountaintop. Visitors can meander through the paddies and villages, greeting and being greeted by horses, pigs, chickens and hard working locals.

Breathtaking and astounding at the same time.

Everything well organised

It is a different feeling and view in raining day in here. It is great.

Here is also the main entrance to view the breath taking paddy field terrace and native's simple living.

One can keep this place in their bucket list. I will go there again.

A fantastic experience !

(Translated by Google) It is a village of ethnic minorities. It is quiet but moderately majestic. Although there were not many tourists, there were people selling souvenirs on the bridge. It was a clear, clean, and quiet place, with a beautiful view of the Milky Way at night. (Original) 소수민족의 마을입니다. 고즈넉하나 적당히 웅장합니다. 관광객이 많지 않으나, 다리에는 기념품을 파는 분들이 계시기도 하였습니다. 맑고 깨끗하고 한적하여, 밤에 보이는 은하수가 아름다운 곳이었습니다.

(Translated by Google) Year built: 1912 (late Qing Dynasty of China). Type: Traditional “Wind and Rain Bridge” made of wood and stone. Length: about 64.4 meters Width: 3.4 meters Height: about 10 meters Located over the Linxi River. --- 🏯 Architectural features A unique combination of bridge + temple + walkway. There are 5 beautiful pagoda towers on the bridge. The bridge is supported by 19 stone pillars and a wooden structure. It was built completely without nails using the traditional Dong craftsmanship. It is called the Wind and Rain Bridge because it is “a place where people can stay even when the wind and rain come.” --- 🌏 Cultural significance It is considered a symbol of the traditional lifestyle, craftsmanship, and social life of the Dong ethnic group. Villagers gather here to talk, relax, and hold festivals. A National Cultural Heritage site of China. --- ✨ Special Features The scenic views of the Linxi River are beautiful from the top of the bridge. It is considered a must-see destination for tourists in Guangxi Province. It is known as one of the most beautiful Wind and Rain Bridges in the world. (Original) கட்டப்பட்ட ஆண்டு: 1912 (சீனாவின் கிங் வம்சத்தின் கடைசி காலத்தில்). வகை: மரம் மற்றும் கல் கொண்டு கட்டப்பட்ட பாரம்பரிய “Wind and Rain Bridge” (காற்று–மழை பாலம்). நீளம்: சுமார் 64.4 மீட்டர் அகலம்: 3.4 மீட்டர் உயரம்: சுமார் 10 மீட்டர் Linxi ஆற்றின் மேல் அமைந்துள்ளது. --- 🏯 கட்டடக் கலை அம்சங்கள் பாலம் + கோவில் + நடைபாதை எனும் தனித்துவ கலவை. பாலத்தின் மீது 5 அழகான பவிலியன்கள் (pagoda towers) அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. 19 கல் கம்பங்கள் மற்றும் மர அமைப்பு மூலம் பாலம் தாங்கப்படுகிறது. பூரணமாக ஆணி இல்லாமல் (without nails) பாரம்பரிய Dong இனக் கைவினை நுட்பத்தில் கட்டப்பட்டது. “காற்றும் மழையும் வந்தாலும் மக்கள் தங்கும் இடமாக” இருப்பதால் Wind and Rain Bridge என அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. --- 🌏 பண்பாட்டு முக்கியத்துவம் Dong இனக்குழுவின் பாரம்பரிய வாழ்வியல், கைவினை திறமை, சமூக வாழ்வின் அடையாளமாக கருதப்படுகிறது. கிராம மக்கள் இங்கு கூடி பேசுவது, ஓய்வெடுப்பது, திருவிழாக்கள் நடத்துவது வழக்கம். சீனாவின் தேசிய பாரம்பரியக் காப்பு நினைவுச்சின்னம் (National Cultural Heritage site). --- ✨ சிறப்பு அம்சங்கள் பாலத்தின் மேல் இருந்து Linxi ஆற்றின் இயற்கை காட்சிகள் அருமையாகத் தெரியும். சுற்றுலா பயணிகளுக்கு Guangxi மாகாணத்தில் கண்டிப்பாக பார்க்க வேண்டிய இடமாக கருதப்படுகிறது. உலகின் மிக அழகான Wind and Rain Bridges ஒன்றாகப் பெயர் பெற்றது.

(Translated by Google) Exceptional place! A bridge made of raw wood under stone columns amidst rice terraces and a river crossing the valleys. Beautiful! (Original) Excepcional o lugar! Ponte em madeira bruta sob colunas de pedra em meio a terraços de arroz e um rio cruzando os vales. Lindo!

(Translated by Google) Chengyang Bridge is the most famous of the many wind and rain bridges in the Zhuang area of ​​Guangxi. The entire bridge does not require a single nail or rivet, but is made up of large and small strips of wood and hewn wood, connected by tenons. Today, Chengyang Bridge has become a national key cultural relic protection unit. Tourists can only watch and take photos from a distance, and then take the bridge next to it to enter the village. There are a bunch of vendors selling souvenirs on the wall, which is very lively! However, most of the village areas have no shelter. It is recommended to go there in summer and bring a parasol and hat to avoid sunburn! (Original) 程陽橋，為廣西壯族地區眾多風雨橋中最出名的一個。整座橋樑不用一釘一鉚, 以大小條木、鑿木相吻、以榫銜接, 現今程陽橋已成為全國重點文物保護單位。 遊客只能遠觀拍拍照, 走旁邊的橋進去寨區, 牆上一堆販賣紀念品的攤販, 很熱鬧! 但寨區大多沒遮蔽物, 建議夏日去, 遮陽傘及帽子要帶著避免曬傷!

(Translated by Google) The architecture is great, the scenery is beautiful, and the Baijia Banquet is cool. I heard that admission is free, but the fees are quite weird. (Original) 建築很棒，風景很美，百家宴很酷，聽說入場其實不用錢，蠻詭異的收費標準。

(Translated by Google) Beautiful buildings with ethnic characteristics (Original) 漂亮，有民族特色的建築物

(Translated by Google) Authentic village seen in March 2017 (Original) Village authentique vu en mars 2017

One of the amazing things you can see in Guilin. It is astonishing to see how nature forms these interesting stalactites and stalagmites. A few of them resemble animals, people, fruits, vegetables and landscapes. The way they are lit also makes it even prettier. I would not recommend this for people with mobility problems because it involves quite a bit of walking up and down stairs. The men's toilet was also special. The urinals are enclosed in glass and you can have a nice view while peeing 😁 Make sure you visit this place if you are in Guilin. Not to be missed.

I’ve always loved admiring natural scenery, and this time I had the chance to visit Reed Flute Cave. It’s a well-known karst cave relatively close to the city center and has even hosted several national leaders. Inside, you’ll find an incredible variety of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, curtains, and flowers—each with unique shapes and truly spectacular. Thankfully, it wasn’t too crowded on the day I visited, and since the cave is quite spacious, I could take my time to enjoy the sights and snap photos. Just a heads-up: you need to purchase a ticket to enter. A must-visit for nature lovers!

We made the right decision to take the tram up to the entrance to the cave even though this is a separate cost apart from the entrance ticket. There are 2 prices to the entrance ticket. The more expensive one basically includes an entrance fee to a specific section in the reed cave itself. Can do without, I find nothing spectacular in there, it's just some manmade photo spots with some artificial lightings. The cave was wet and could be slippery so wear suitable shoes with good friction. Interesting guided tour (included in entrance ticket) in Mandarin. I think it's worth a visit if you're in Guilin for a couple of days.

Nice cave walk exploration here to spend 1hr in it. Recommended. But beware that the floor can be wet. The cable car ride is just not worth it. Better walk up and down on your own.

Pretty cool spot! The place was easy to navigate and the cave was cool but I feel there's a lot of these worldwide and this doesn't really stand out from the others. Definitely worth checking out though.

Nice place, but totally skippable. The colored lights make it a bit trashy, and there is no highlight really worth the visit unless you are in love with caves.

A great place to visit to see these wonderful caves. The scenery outside is equally stunning and offers a great vista.

This big park has been visited by an American President Bill Clinton. A plaque at the Camel Rock commemorate his visit. The Camel Rock used to be the icon of Guilin until it was replace by the Elephant Hill.

Nice maintained paied park but all activities inside need to add ticket cost

Used to come here often as a kid, but the scenery inside is not worth the entrance price. The highlight for me are the several hills inside the park that can be easily hiked for good views of the city, a hill shaped like a camel where Bill Clinton gave a speech, and a mosque and several modest Buddhist temples, but they may have renovated and gone commercial. Qixing Cave can be skipped if you see Reed Flute Cave. If you are put off by the ticket price, there are a few places where the park fence intersect the river where one could sneak in for free, just watch for poop along the path.

The park itself is fine, OK to visit, ticket isn't too expensive, but need another different tickets for here and there, the famous CAVE is one of them, need an extra ticket to enter. The pavilion on top of the middle small hill is not that worth it after reach it, not well maintained and not very clean, either. The view for surrounding terrains are just fine.

Nice park in Guilin, you could climb up a mountain inside the park to get a great view of the city and surrounding mountains. Had some beautiful sculptures and nice amenities. The high ropes course is cool, but much more suited to kids than adults as we found out the hard way 😂

A nice Park right in the centre of Guilin. The view from the star pavilion is great. We met a monk praying at the top of the mountain, saw some monkeys and took a photo in ethnic costumes in front of camel Hill. All in all a very relaxing way to spend an afternoon

Nice and large park, lot of spectacular monkeys. They are not aggresives if you avoid to show some food and try to touch them... Interesting paintings selling point and others.

You have to see this park at night when the lights are on. The Sun and moon pagoda shine brilliantly at night. And their reflection on lake water creates such a fascinating display. There is a nice walk next to the lake that you can take. I loved to sit next to the lake on a bench and enjoy the beautiful site.

Nice park for a stroll. Nice greenery and plenty to see. There is a nice teahouse in the middle of the lake. The place really lights up at night. You can see the locals dance and join in!

Beautiful area. Would definitely recommend for everyone. Beautiful both during day/night

A nice park for a walk. The paths are a bit narrow so it can be quite difficult to get around if there are a lot of people.

A bit overrated, but still a great attraction to see. You only need to spend a good ten or so minutes stopping by here in the evening on the east end of the park to admire the two towers and take some photos. Free admission.

A very nice place with breathtaking view. Went there in the evening and enjoy the view until nite time. There are lots of local having a good time exercising & chit-chating with friends. You can also get lots of local fishing in the lake as well. For me the best time to visit is during evening as you can have 2 different view of the same 2 pagoda.

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I think it is interconnected with Guilin 2 rivers & 4 lakes because it is nearby to one another. The place is nice, the view is beautiful and it is quite crowded with so many tourists. The entrance is free and there are so many booths and stalls that sell food, drinks and souvenirs. The place is also clean. You can see an elephant shape on the hill and there are also activities like river Cruise and so on here.

"Elephant Trunk Hill, located at the confluence of Taohua River and Li River in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is named because the shape of the hill resembles an elephant drinking water by the river and is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape. The main scenic spots in Xiangshan Scenic Area include Water Moon Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Yunfeng Temple, and the exhibition hall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolutionary Site in the temple. Water Moon Cave is close to the riverside, and the Li River flows through it, like a floating moon in the water. One scholar in Jibei of the Song Dynasty wrote a poem Water Moon Cave Rhyme which was carved on the cave, saying "In the water, there is a bright moon, over the water, there is a floating moon. The water is flowing, while the moon is still there. The moon is gone, while the water is still flowing." The poem graphically depicts the beautiful scenery of the Water Moon Cave. In 2017, it was rated as a national AAAAA tourist attraction, covering an area of 118,800 square metres. It is a natural scenic spot of Karst landform. It has been a famous tourist attraction since the Tang Dynasty and has a tourist history of more than 1,000 years."

This place is extremely calm and quiet. It is a great place to take a break from shopping when on holidays. The post officer nearby sells souvenirs and post cards with imprints of the elephant trunk hill. Be warned that it can get extremely crowded at times due to the large influx of people trying to take photos with the hill

I recommend a stroll around Guilin, where this elephant-shaped hill, a symbol of the city, is located near the center. For foreign tourists, admission is free and no reservation is required. You must have a passport, which obviously applies to all of China.

Interesting place that has hundred years of history. Nice park to walk around in and enjoy the scenery. It can be crowded so pick your tune to visit and avoid the crowd.

Nice sightseeing spot, although very busy with a lot of tourists even outside of public holiday season.

Went here 10/12/2024. As of that date, tickets are not required and admission is free. Multiple shops inside for drinks and refreshments. There is a boat ride as well. Nice view and good scenic spot. Since it's free at the time if writing, it's A+ for me.

A very very big park. Great for morning exercise. There are many attractions within the park so you have to be selective. The easy way is to take a tram to the top (when most people get off) and walking down to explore. There is only Chinese signage and even that it is not very clear. There is Buddhist temple and viewing deck at the top. The other attraction I visited is the Longxiang Tower 龙象塔, which offers a 360 view of the city. The Confucian Temple 南宁孔庙 is near the south gate.

This is an absolutely huge park or mountain with several entrances. The park is manicured throughout with several themes, with temples, gardens, lakes, bridges, etc. scattered around. To enjoy it in full, at least a good half day should be allowed and to be prepared for a lot of walking, or there are shuttle buses for different routes that would take to different beautiful spots and attractions with stops enroute. There is a metro exit right next to the Western entrance, which is most convenient. From the top, by the temple, there are observation platforms that offer a superb view of Nanning.

Qingxiu Mountain is a truly amazing place to visit, with its long history, ancient architecture, and stunning scenic views. Highly recommended!

Good park in Nanning. RMB 20 for adult entry. Well maintained, and a lot of beautiful plants. Shuttle cars are available with RMB 5 per ride or RMB 34 for a daily ticket. You can hire a bicycle but it is not so easy to ride due to the hilly terrain.

This is a nice quiet place, suitable to come for relaxing both mind and body to get freshness and of course able to pay respect to Holy Lord Budha and Mother Kuan-im at the mountain top.

To reach the top of Qingxiu mountain, you can buy a shuttle car ticket and go to their station near the entrance gate. From the top of mountain, you can see panoramic of Nanning's city. Not only that, on the top of the mountain, there's a temple where you can pray. If you walk down of the mountain you can also find a Thailand temple. Near the entrance gate, there's a orchid garden and you need to walk around 15 minutes to reach the garden.

wonder place to walk around for a day. tranquility . Having a guided tour is great to learn about the plants. enjoy . There is a littler restaurant inside and is quite good.

Beautifully restored Ming-Qing styled ancient town. A long drive on country road from Nanning City. A glimpse of rural China. An excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Very good place

Chill

(Translated by Google) Tickets are ¥10, and the visit lasts about 2 hours. There are no distinctive buildings or monuments. 80% are modern buildings, and the rest are rebuilt buildings. It can only be said that this poor and crazy place charges entrance fees. (Original) 門票¥10元，參觀時間約2小時，沒有任何特色的建築跟古蹟，百分之80都是現代建築，其它都是重建過的建物，只能說窮瘋的地方狂收門票

(Translated by Google) I don't recommend going in the summer because it's too hot and there's not much to see. Admission is 10 yuan. (Original) 여름에는 너무볼것없고 더워서 비추천합니다. 입장료 10위엔

(Translated by Google) It's an old city. But there are still people living there. There are many buildings involved in history. There are signs in Chinese, English, Korean and Thai for you to read at important points. (Original) เป็นเมืองเก่าแก่ แต่ยังมีคนอาศัยอยู่ มีอาคารหลายหลังเกี่ยวข้องในประวัติศาสตร์ มีป้ายบรรยายเป็นภาษาจีน อังกฤษ เกาหลี และไทยให้อ่าน เป็นจุดๆ ที่สำคัญ

(Translated by Google) Village like a temple (Original) Làng như một cái chùa

This beautiful place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a full-day excursion tour with many magnificent caves to explore. The breathtaking scenes are accompanied by various activities to enjoy. It’s a must-visit destination for anyone looking to add a touch of adventure to their bucket list.

I recently visited Ha Long Bay, and it was an unforgettable experience. The sheer beauty of the limestone karsts rising dramatically from the emerald green waters is absolutely mesmerizing. The scenery feels like something out of a dream. I opted for a day cruise, which allowed us to explore the caves, enjoy kayaking, and relax while taking in the serene surroundings. Sung Sot Cave was an incredible highlight with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The boat ride was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and accommodating, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you have more time, I highly recommend the overnight cruises, which I plan to do next time. One small downside was the number of tourists in certain areas, but it didn’t take away from the overall beauty and tranquility of the place. The local food served on the boat was fresh and flavorful, adding an authentic Vietnamese touch to the trip. If you’re visiting Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is a destination you simply cannot miss. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a reason, and it truly lives up to the hype!

Must see in Vietnam- despite it is so turisted. Were on a luxury cruise which was a great experience in it self - but I assume all boats give the same tours and the nature is stunning.

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Vietnam, is one of the country's most iconic natural wonders and a must-visit destination for any traveler. I recently had the opportunity to explore this breathtaking bay, and I can confidently say it captivated my heart with its stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences. The first thing that strikes you about Ha Long Bay is its remarkable beauty. The bay is dotted with over 1,600 limestone islands and islets, many of which are covered in lush greenery. The sight of these towering karsts rising dramatically from the emerald waters is simply awe-inspiring. Whether viewed from a boat, a kayak, or the shore, the scenery is breathtaking and offers numerous photographic opportunities. A visit to Ha Long Bay is often best experienced through a cruise. There are various options available, from day trips to overnight excursions on luxury junks. I opted for an overnight cruise, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The crew was incredibly attentive, and the accommodation was comfortable, creating the perfect ambiance for relaxation. The daily itinerary included visits to hidden caves, swimming in the bay, and enjoying sumptuous meals featuring fresh seafood while watching the sunset over the water. Apart from cruise activities, Ha Long Bay offers plenty of opportunities for adventure and exploration. Kayaking through the bay’s smaller lagoons and caves was a thrilling experience that allowed me to get closer to the stunning rock formations.

Very nice place. A must see when you come to Vietnam. I recommend the minimum 2 nights stay as most of the people only take one night and don’t get to see the most beautiful places. In the first day you only get to see the most crowded places. In the next day we went to a remote location and enjoyed some nice views and activities.

Superb scenery. Tourist attractions packed but was to be expected. Stay a night and take in the amazing surroundings first thing in the morning. Choose your cruise carefully!

Ha Long Bay is indeed one of Vietnam's most iconic and popular tourist destinations, attracting travelers from all around the world. With its stunning view from different cave and emerald waters, it's no wonder it draws such a large crowds. Lots of fun activities like kayaking, walking up the stairs to see sun song cave, Tip top island, beach etc. lots of boat sailing on the ha long bay island.

Best during summer time *April to September* ONLY It was quite cold and very few ppl on the cruise. In such a case ideally the cruise should cancel so that there are more people and as everyone knows- the more the merrier!! Unfortunately for us the day was gloomy and cold. Sun was out only the next morning. Our guide Victor was really good and a sweet chap. Kayaking, trampoline, Jacuzzi was fun. We couldn’t swim as it was so cold. The food on the cruise was just alright. For the first meal they ran out of a few dishes, which seems illogical considering the number of people!! The second meal was decent, the third and last meal was like a favor on us! So so poor. Id recommend you to carry a few things from the city- snacks, tea/coffee and most importantly water. The bar staff and servers were sweet. Rooms were really spacious. Included toiletries. I find it weird they ask us to leave the room by 8.30-9am. It simply pointless as we waited a long time at the restaurant level to get to the port and then into the boat. So be prepared to wake up early after a long party night. Besides the worst part was the house keeping simply walks into your room. Zero sense of security!

Given 3 stars as the cruise it self was good ...but after reading some reviews ..it is easy to get relieved of you're money pretty easy with out a full explanation what services you should have taken part in ..DO NoT buy from a ticket tout even in the main cruise building ..or hotel you will end up paying heaps more and trying to track the tout should anything go wrong is a knight mare...go to the main desk ..ask what options are ..such as what food and what excursions you wish to go on like the row boat as that costs more on to you're ticket ..beware don't rush Into purchasing a ticket from just anyone you won't get the full enjoyment otherwise

Great experience. The food was delicious, the room spacious and clean. The only con was the cold water at the shower. We met nice people, we played cards, danced and had a good time together.

This was a let down considering the amount of money we paid. The hot tubs were cold (and it was barely 15 degrees outside). The “happy hour” was buy 2 get 1 free but had to be cocktails (the website said 2 for 1 any drinks). Drinks were expensive and the bar tending was slow especially considering there was only 25 other people on the cruise. We asked if more people would be joining us and they lied, saying there would be others joining us the next day. On the last day we were not fed lunch (despite it being on the itinerary) and so if you didn’t get up for breakfast (which was at 7am) you didn’t eat until 6pm that night back in Hanoi. Wish I had not purchased this expensive cruise.

Five star cruise, five star service, great hosts, great staff, good food and the party night was amazing.

We booked February 16-17 2023, The jacuzzis were all freezing (except for the smallest one which has a capacity of 6 on a boat carrying 70 passengers), on a day where the temperature was 17°c and the staff kept lying to us saying "it is heating for the big party tonight" which we later discovered was only to make us shut up. Also didn't do the drinking games they promised us, there was zero animation and the alcohol is fairly expensive for vietnam. We basically paid over 200$ for a kayaking trip. Ha long bay itself is nice though, you should book with another boat

We booked this tour from our hotel (Fancy Hotel in HaLong). We were picked up from the hotel and were delivered right at the tour boat. The guide spoke English well and was enthusiastic and energetic. Lunch was provided on the boat as well. This tour took us to caves, islands, beaches and kayaking spots and provided us with enough amazing views. We chose this day tour instead of the one night two days tour, and I didn't regret that decision for a second. Would definitely recommend this tour!

First time on a cruise in Halong Bay. The rooms were decent. The bathroom was see through and flooded every time the shower was used. The crew were friendly, polite and looked after us well. The food and drinks were average. The spring roll making and karaoke was great fun. I wouldn't stay overnight again as it was difficult to sleep with the sounds of water splashing against the boat all night.

We did a 2 night cruise, and had 2 different guides who didn’t communicate and the second day was a repeat of the first, so we stayed on the boat. The food was average and the room wasn’t cleaned on the second day, which is awful when u can’t flush the toilet paper. Also my husband and 3 Kiwis got an upset stomach after night 2. The food looked good but didn’t taste good. The boat is old and tired and has fake grass covering the uneven deck. Please consider paying a bit more and choose something a bit better.

We had a lovely cruise on Halong Bay on Lavender Cruise. Alex, our tour guide was friendly and informative and provided an enjoyable cruise ensuring we ticked off the highlights of the bay including Ti Top Island and Secret Cave. Alex is extremely knowledgeable about the area and ensured we made it to Secret Cave before the crowds on the second morning. The crew on board the boat ensured we were well fed and looked after. Highly recommend.

One of the best experiences during my stay in Vietnam. The cruise was booked last minute because other cruise company tried to cheat us. And we are so happy we booked Lavender cruise at the end. The guide Bobby is very nice, helpful and tried to make everything so the passangers were satisfied. They upgraded our room so we had a big corner room surrounded by windows with stunning view. Main attractions of the cruise - Titop island, kayaking and Surprising cave are very crowded but thanks to Bobby we had kayaking only by our small group. There are also night attractions - karaoke and squid fishing. The food on the ferry is very delicious. Mostly they serve seafood so if you have other preferences you need to inform them in advance. The cocktails on board are quite expensive (6-7$ per one) but it is a common practice on ferry cruises in Hà long. We were very lucky to have a great weather and to meet great people on the boat so if I could, I would rate this cruise 6 out of 5 because everything was way better than we expected.

Took one of their vessels on a two-day tour with a group. Had a very pleasant stay. All looked clean and staff was very friendly. I enjoyed my stay on board.

our corner rooms were the largest and quite comfortable with decent beds and lots of windows to look out. the food was plentiful and decent. the transportation from hanoi wasn’t very comfortable but the way back was in a different bus and quite good.

We had an amazing cruise with lavender cruises in Halong Bay. Our guide Alex was so friendly, funny and helpful. We had so much activitiew and the food on board was amazing. Recommend.

We really loved our 3-day, 2-night cruise, it felt like a soft landing in Ha Long Bay. The staff were incredibly kind, generous, and always eager to accommodate anything we needed. The trip was well-organized and peaceful, with just the right amount of activities like kayaking, cave & pearl farm visits, swimming... easy and enjoyable for both adults and kids. It was also a very family-friendly experience. Our kids felt welcome, and the staff made them feel seen and included, which made it that much more special. Something small that didn’t resonate with us as much, though offered in good spirit was live Vietnamese violinist playing a Vietnamese violin. He played beautifully, but only Western/American songs - which felt a little disconnected from the local setting. We would’ve loved even one or two Vietnamese pieces to connect more deeply with the culture. During the spring roll-making demonstration (which was fun, cute, and surprisingly practical to learn how to make them) hygiene could be improved. Only hand sanitizer was used by staff and guests, versus everyone washing their hands and having gloves available for all. That said, overall it was a lovely and memorable experience. A clean, calm, and welcoming cruise that helped us experience Ha Long Bay in a relaxing, effortless way. We’re so glad we did it.

Exceptional service. Beautiful wood boat! Room was so comfortable and well- appointed. Tien took amazing care of us. We were on the Legend, only 3 staterooms so we had it to ourselves. Such a spectacular bucket list experience.

Beautiful 3 day 2 night trip with Bhaya Legend 4. The cabins, dining room and sun deck are amazing. The breakfast, lunch and dinner are delicious. Kevin, the boat manager, took great care of us. The kayaking tour through the caves and lakes was a unique experience. Rest of the staff also extremely friendly. Highly recommended experience when you are in Vietnam

The cruise was fine however was very disappointed with the village trip, this looked like a staged village with restraunts setup by the cruise company. Booked 1 night stay and plan to visit the caves by canoe but the village trip took the afternoon up and due to 1 night stay the only offer to canoe to the caves was at 7:15am. Would have been better time spent in the afternoon canoeing and visiting caves rather than the village and offer village trip next day. Feel.like it's been to commercialised to warrant 5 stars.

Wedding party of 60 friends and family. There attention to detail was fantastic. Food was great, excursions were fun and Informative. Highly recommend them

My wife and I had an amazing cruise. Transfer to and from our hotel in Hanoï was organised for us, we were on a small 3 cabin boat, in a wooden cabin with all comfort and equipment we needed. The crew spoke English, and were very helpful, especially Phuc, always making sure we were having a nice trip. It was our honeymoon, and we have a couple of surprises waiting for us for the occasion, which we both highly appreciated ! Many thanks again to Bahya Cruises

We had a private cruise with the baya legend with two friends! Kevin and his staff made our stay unforgettable! From delicious food, to nice kayak trips in deserted areas and tasteful cocktails, all was there in a very comfortable and enjoyable environment! Highly recommended! 5 stars

We used ship Au Co 2, it was faultless from start to finish. Great staff, food, excursions, fun! Highly recommended to anyone wanting to explore ha long bay in luxury!

Traveled on the Au Co as part of a large (50+ person) wedding group. Beautiful ship with extremely friendly and caring staff. The kitchen team went out of their way to ensure my partner with multiple food allergies (celiac, oranges, soy, sunflower oil among them) was able to partake in all meals. Highly recommended.

The rooms are clean and have beautiful view the food was here so yummy and the staff is very friendly love the place the staff speacily Sarah was so helpful and understanding Amazing experience loved it it's highly recommended love from India

The best ever experience I got, having a most unforgetable moment journey with this luxury cruise. Everything was perfect. The crews were so friendly and they also respect for Moslem visitors by serving us Halal food. The service was tremendous, really great. Love the interior design of the cruise with some classics touch, it tries to bring us more comfy during the cruise.

Such a great experience. Food, service and total experience were first rate. Loved it.

I had the pleasure of being on the Au Co 2 for two nights and tree days in February. Besides the amazing natural beauty, the staff is dedicated to making your stay the highlight of your Vietnam travels. I was a solo traveler, but the crew always made me feel welcomed and important. Tom was an amazing cruise director, and Cindy and Joy were personable and highly professional. I can’t thank Elijah enough for helping me find transport back to Hanoi after discovering my planned transport was not at the port. Treat yourself to a trip of a lifetime by taking the Au Co cruise in Ha Long Bay – you will not be disappointed.

We had a wonderful time on the Au Co. Standout service and incredible value for money. We could not believe the quality of the rooms, food and drinks for such an affordable price. The staff were so friendly, always helpful and would go out of their way to make the trip extra special and memorable. We loved that the company is also doing so much for the local communities and environment. Kevin, Ben, Viking, Iris, June, Ruby, Kevin, Khue, Tiger P, Gin, David, Mahn, Ngyu thank you to you and your teams for making our trip so wonderful.

Super cool experience! The scenic views were amazing and super beautiful. It’s crazy to see how vast and big this bay is. It really tops the pictures and videos you see. It’s like King Kong was about to pop over the side hahah. But overall it was super peaceful the water was cold when we went but not terrible if you want a refreshing dip. It was very clean and taken care of where we went. I definitely recommend checking it out if you want to.

After boarding; a safety briefing; and lunch, we head off to Lan Ha Bay (at the south of the Halong Bay maritime national park area), where we visit the “Dark and Bright Cave” via local bamboo boat. Must admit though … as caves go, I have seen better.

Best experience ever in Vietnam! Our tour guide, Tony, was incredibly kind. The food was absolutely delicious, and we made so many new friends from Europe. After dinner, we had a fun karaoke party, tried squid fishing, and even learned how to make spring rolls. The highlight of the trip was definitely kayaking—the area was peaceful and less crowded. The biking adventure the next day on Cat Ba Island was equally amazing. The scenery was breathtaking. 100000/5 stars! Thanks to Sunlight Cruise

Absolutely incredible. We went with Orchid cruises and it was an experience of a lifetime. You can't miss it!

Must visit! Amazing natural space definitely needed to be seen when coming to the north of Vietnam. Unfortunately the level of rubbish in the water is pretty shocking and I definitely thought that we treat ourselves with a very big cruise which is the end is one of the few options available to visit the sea. If you can avoid an old-style

It’s definitely a must see and the view over the bay on our beautiful luxury ship was a real treat- BUT I was shocked about the rubbish floating around and the murky water. Why is nobody taking care of the so promoted unesco world heritage nature wonder??? Please do something about it. Would NEVER swim in it. Kayaking was nice but I worried to get sick just by touching the waters. Shame

Beautiful beautiful bay. Must visit if you are travelling Vietnam. I highly recommend doing a 2 night cruise and kayaking.

Construction going on atm until 2030 at the front but if you take scooter you see beautiful beaches and coast - it’s just one part of the island when there’s so many other wonderful treasures that the island offers

Lots of construction on main beach - no access to beach and a sky full of cranes….id give this place a miss till they finish the work over the next 5 years. We stayed long enough to do a bay day tour (excellent) but the vibe on the main drag sort of ruined it we left a day early

I excepted more, but Cat Ba island is not really what I thought. Everything in the main island is quite basic, constructions, overpriced restaurants, not good quality seafood (some still nice but not all),… Only thing I can enjoy more is going to see the sea with the boat tour: nice sea with sunny light, you can take nice pictures and can go swimming there too, visit some caves bypass,… Think 3 days is enough to visit there.

Amazing experience in my life time . Thanks for preserving it . Enjoyed each and every moment starting from yatch cruise , swimming , banana boat ride

Beautiful island but massive construction projects, lack of infrastructure general confusion makes it not worth visiting right now Insanely noisy do to huge construction project larger than the existing city. Every cruise or tour I scheduled got cancelled (4 in a row) so unless you’re planning on just eating, drinking and listening to jackhammers all day probably avoid it for now.

I really like this place very beautiful and peaceful, on the main island of Cat Ba there is a small town, but quite modern. People here live by seafaring and tourism, they are trying to catch up with the hustle and bustle of tourists from outside arriving on the island. However, the service here is not always good, when experiencing the restaurant here you should pay the price before ordering.

A picturesque place. Peaceful calm, ideally for both couples and family. Best part is it is also very budget friendly. You can spend a week in less than 500 dollars for a couple while staying in good hotels and good food

Good people, very friendly and helpful. In the morning there is not often someone at the desk as they are preparing food for breakfast. You have different options for breakfast. 4 egg options and 1 pancake option. Due to some problems we decided to stay longer and that was no problem. Our laundry didn't feel properly done though as it felt like a lot of softener was used but no stains were really removed. Other downside was that the elevator didn't work for 2 times/days. But there was construction going on next door so I think that was the problem. All in all good nice hotel.

Service was amazing! Breakfast was very simple, just eggs or an average pancake. Location was great! Rooms were clean, door didn't close properly for the private bathroom but that didn't bother us much. Was very happy here

The price for hotel was very affordable so we couldn’t expect a great service. We were surprised . The room was very clean. The staff so helpful and friendly! The breakfast was simple but delicious! Thank you very much ❤️ Happy Independence Day 🇻🇳

Rather overpriced. Photos look much better. This is a very basic room worth 10$ not 20$+ We saw they used to have a great breakfast... But reading the other reviews they have changed it after Covid. It was a disaster. We decided to skip the breakfast the following days. They send you to the neighbour hotel. It is the most horrible buffet we had in Vietnam. Consisting of just some toast and awful soup. Owner seems to do some drill where he offers to help whenever we need, but this all seems fake.

This is such a nice little hotel. My wife and I stayed four nights in a double room with very spacious beds and everything was super clean. The breakfast was nice. The cheese and ham omelette can be recommended. The people who run the hotel are also really sweet. They helped us rent a scooter and extend our stay with two more nights. This place is such good value. The only downside is that the rooms are not that well sound isolated within the building, but it does a pretty good job keeping the noise from outside away. And the hotel is nicely located a bit away from the main street.

Stayed here for three nights in a private room. The location was really good and the staff were mostly helpful and friendly. The room was spacious and clean, no complaints at all there. Price was very decent. The negatives for me was that the hotel lacked a bit of personality, which is why I don't give it the highest grade. This is maybe something that not every traveler seeks, but personally I enjoy a hotel with charisma and a good vibe, and here it was a little bit stale unfortunately.

Amazing quality for a great price. Been traveling Southeast Asia for two months now and this is one of the more memorable hotels. Good location. Very clean. Quiet. Huge beds. Delicious breakfast. I came with my friend for her bday and the staff helped me arrange to put a birthday cake and champagne in her room (which I paid a little extra for) but then they also got her a beautiful bouquet of flowers which made the room smell so good.