Cua Van Fishing Village

“If Ha Long is the garden of earthly castles, Cua Van fishing village is a unique wonder of fishermen”- everyone said. With its ancient and charming beauty, a unique traditional culture, Cua Van was listed on Journeyetc.com tourism website listing 16 of the most beautiful ancient villages in the world (2012).

Including 176 households built houses along the edge of the island with a population of 733 people, Cua Van is formed by peaceful beauty and unique customs in daily life. At this ancient village, people not only earn their living by fishing but all daily life activities are closely associated with the sea. Towards the ones who have been here, the most familiar image is ramshackle houses which are connected by a network of small bridges.

Cua Van Fishing Village

Especially, every living takes place on the sea and goes with the sea. For example, children from 4 to 5 years know how to row and much more. But the people at Cua Van Fishing Village are very friendly and hospitable.

You can listen to some inspiring life stories of the people who have never set foot on dry land in their idyllic village. Once visiting Cua Van Fishing Village, tourists will also have the chance to experience the aquatic life of local residents and explore diverse seafood. The most interesting thing is the performance of traditional music called “Hat Gheo” and “Hat Cheo Duong” which is organized at the occasion of weddings or celebrations are a special form of oratorio with many endemic folk songs of Halong Bay.

Cua Van Fishing Village

If you care about the culture and history, this is an ideal place with hundreds of archaeological objects including fishing facilities of ancient Vietnamese people, and many documentary films or pictures about life on Halong Bay in the past and at the present. In recent times, with the policy of the People's Committee of Ha Long City, Cua Van floating village has also developed along with improvement in living standards.

There is a school was built to educate children, the next generation of the village. Although it is neither spacious nor fully equipped like those on land, it doesn’t lack pupils, that’s for sure.

As the Cua Van floating village is located several kilometers away from the coastline, it takes you much of a boat trip to reach here. Various cruising boats are available for tourists, some of which can be included in full-package tours offered by prominent tourism corporations.

However, there are two primary methods that foreign guests prefer: If you only plan to visit the village for one day, you may purchase boat tickets directly at the wharf, over the phone, or through online platforms linked to service providers. Conversely, if you desire a more extended stay lasting 2-3 days, it is best to create a detailed plan beforehand, ensuring that your group has precise information on transportation, timing, and location.

As such, many people opt for a three-day, two-night full-package cruising tour, which is considered more cost-effective than traveling independently without assistance from travel agencies. Some cruisers that stop at Cua Van Fishing Village include Paradise Elegance Cruise, Ambassador Cruise, Aphrodite Cruise, and Glory Legend Cruises,...

This is one of the most attractive destinations of the Halong Bay cruise tour that visitors cannot miss. In addition to this location, you can refer to Lan Ha Bay Cruise/Bai Tu Long Cruise to visit more pristine locations with Halong Bay Cruise Deals.