Cua Van fishing village

Cua Van is a fishing village hundreds of years old on Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh. The beauty of this place is preserved through floating houses and scenes of fishermen at sea.

Overview of Cua Van fishing village

Belonging to tour route number 3, the ancient fishing village of Cua Van is located in the core area of the heritage site, the world natural wonder of Ha Long Bay, which welcomes a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.

Cua Van fishing village is located in Bai Chay Ward, 10km from Tuan Chau international tourist port. This fishing village was formed several hundred years ago from two ancient fishing villages, Giang Vong and Truc Vong.

With the terrain surrounded by rocky mountains, big waves cannot hit, strong winds are blocked by high mountains, making this a safe place for fishermen to take shelter from storms when the sea is rough. When the weather is bad, hundreds of fishing boats come here to anchor.

This village currently has more than 300 households living on pristine, spacious, and clean floating houses, and is also the largest and “richest” fishing village in the bay.

How to get to Cua Van fishing village?

Cua Van fishing village is quite far from the shore. Therefore, you can refer to some of the following means of transport to have the most convenient experience of visiting Cua Van fishing village:

– Boat: If you travel with a group, a large group can choose to go by boat; a boat can carry from 30 to 50 people, so you can be completely assured.

– Canoe: The advantage of a canoe is that it moves quite quickly, saving time when it only takes about half the time compared to going by boat, ensuring more time to visit Cua Van fishing village.

– Cruise: traveling by cruise will bring more conveniences and services than boats and canoes. With cruises ranging from 3 to 5 stars, you can enjoy high-quality services, including rest, dining, and the opportunity to take in the beautiful scenery when visiting Cua Van fishing village. You can also book a Ha Long cruise tour to easily explore the beauty of this Paradise Bay.

What is special about Cua Van fishing village?

Visitors who come here see the fishermen’s floating houses tied together at the foot of the mountain, without the usual noise of car horns, so they feel this space is very peaceful.

A small floating house of a fisherman is decorated with beautiful orchid pots. This fishing village was founded hundreds of years ago by fishermen who went to sea to find a place to shelter from storms. Over time, this place has become a fishing community with unique cultural features found nowhere else.

All children here are taught by adults from a young age how to survive at sea, including fishing, rowing, and swimming.
From afar, you can clearly see the Cua Van fishing village floating on the clear blue sea.

The fishermen of Cua Van fishing village still use traditional fishing tools to catch shrimp and fish, so that marine animals are not completely destroyed but are exploited in a controlled manner.

Cua Van fishing village receives a lot of support and respect from many travel addicts around the world because of its strong sense of responsibility for keeping the surrounding environment clean. Every day, you will see locals rowing boats around the village to collect garbage and waste floating on the water’s surface, minimizing the risk of water pollution that harms families and the community.

This place was voted by Journeyetc.com as one of the 16 ancient villages likened to a charming hidden gem of Ha Long Bay in 2019, and is one of the villages with the most beautiful coastline in the world according to Travel & Leisure. In addition, Cua Van fishing village has a vocational training facility with an area of 150 m², 4 classrooms, and 1 small room for teachers, which are also the first floating classrooms in Ha Long.

The traditional house displays ancient fishing tools, allowing visitors to learn more about the history and culture of the Cua Van fishing village.

Cua Van fishing village is a place that should be on your Ha Long discovery itinerary. Wishing you and your family a joyful and memorable journey.

Source: collected by An

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