Fishing villages in the sea
(VOV) - Located nearly 30km from the mainland, the two fishing villages of Vung Vieng and Cua Van in Quang Ninh province are known to visitors as they are surrounded by magnificent limestone mountains of Ha Long Bay.
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| Cua Van village is home to nearly 200 households enjoying a peaceful life on floating boats |
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| Luon cave – the gateway to Vung Vieng village |
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| The villages are noted for not only their breathtaking scenery but also their protected environment |
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| In 2012 travel website Journeyetc.com listed Cua Van village as one of the 16 most beautiful villages around the world. |
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| Floating boats are designed along the edges of the rocks |
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| These boats are considered local fishermen’s houses |
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| They are closely connected with each other as if they create a small bridge in the village |
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| These boats are very clean and tidy |
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| An altar is erected on each boat to pay respect to their ancestors |
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| Small temples are built to worship the gods, praying for good luck |
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| A mobile food store offers a variety of daily necessities |