Saturday, December 6, 2025

Ha Long Bay - Mong Cai - Guilin


Hai Phong
Just before Hai Phong city is Nguyen Binh Khiem (sculptures outside traditional house). In the city is a cathedral museum Nha Tho Giao Ho Hang Kenh. Vuon Hoa an amusement park, more park. Tau Luon Cam Giac Manh is an amusement park. Traditional Jap Paper museum Nha cu Nguyen Son Ha. There is Cat Ba mountain and Cannon Fort. Stay at Avani or Pearl River Hotel

Ha Long
Cruises in Halong Bay, Caves exploration, Bai Chay Bridge, Seilbahn amusement center with cable cars. A few places to stay in.

Cam Pha
Cua Ong Temple and Bai Tu Long Bay cruise.

Mong Cai
Stay at majestic VGR Hotel. On island there is cathedral, lighthouse, beach. Border Gates so be prepared to stay a few days. With existing entry visa, enter China and make arrangements at border for temporary Chinese Residence permit that may take a few days/hours. After receiving China Residence Permit, arrange for China driving licence that may again take a few days/hours. After that I am free to drive into China.

Qinzhou
local magistrates/famous people courtyard homes.

Laibin
LianHuaShan National Park

Liuzhou
Long Tan Park and FengYu bridge, Junwu Forest Park, and a few other parks. Industrial museum. SanJiang Drum Tower.

Guilin
Longji Four treasures Padi fields. 2 rivers 4 lakes. Stay at Arome Tea House (shangri la or white house).