Vung Vieng Fishing Village, a long-established community nestled in the tranquil waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, is a place where transportation is by rowboat, where children frolic in the turquoise waters, and where life flows by the tide rather than by the clock. While other itineraries limit the visit to this special village to a short time, Viet Sails approaches it with the motto: authentic cultural exchange. This is what makes a visit with Viet Sails meaningful and authentic.
Vung Vieng fishing village is rated by the international press as one of the 16 most beautiful fishing villages in the world. This village is a must-see place you cannot miss when visiting Bai Tu Long Bay. Coming to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, here is what will happen in the tour full of typical Vietnamese culture:
– Learn more about floating houses: Passing by houses built on floating bamboo rafts, you will be explained about the construction method passed down through families – how to maintain or protect the house from storms
– Observe the work of fishermen: Look at the floating net cages of fish farming families, learn about the species, and how to care for and preserve the individuals
– Observe the life of local people: Observe the habits, customs, and practices here – children rowing boats professionally, women preparing breakfast in the floating kitchen, or men checking fishing nets after a night
The highlight of this trip to Vung Vieng is the pearl farm, which is not a commercial operation but a family-run facility. Families in Vung Vieng have been raising pearls for years, refining their techniques through trial, mistake, and observation. This is not industrial aquaculture but a family-run craft. You will see and hear about the pearl farming process – a delicate process that requires a deft hand and years of practice, from incubation to harvesting.
A trip to Vung Vieng will reveal to you the knowledge and deep understanding of Vietnam’s river communities that books cannot convey.
Floating fishing villages are a practical solution, not a tourist attraction. Many generations ago, fishing families needed to stay close to their catch, so floating platforms like floating houses allowed them to move and observe fish migrations and seasonal changes. That is why floating fishing villages developed and survived until now.
However, the younger generation is increasingly leaving their homeland to seek new opportunities on land. With climate change bringing harsh weather and stronger storms, preserving culture should be more focused and preserved. Despite the difficulties, Vung Vieng still exists and develops stably. The people here are skilled professionals in fishing, aquaculture, and maritime trade, and so they continue to choose a way of life that is deeply connected to nature, no matter what happens. This is what we feel when we come here – the appreciation for what is deeply ingrained in their hearts.
A visit to Vung Vieng Fishing Village with Viet Sails Boutique Cruises is more than just a checkbox on your itinerary. It’s about realizing that the beauty of Vietnam lies in its people: their resilience, their creativity and their deep connection to the water that sustains them.
We hope that when you return, you will bring back stories, perspectives and a quiet satisfaction with the precious culture of the floating villages. Book right now to visit this unique village with Viet Sails here.
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