Cua Van fishing village in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province (Photo: Truong Giang/VOV)

“Located in Vietnam’s dramatic Halong Bay, with lush mountains as a backdrop, this little village is completely composed of floating homes”, the magazine said. In the village, about 700 people (traditionally fishermen) live on anchored houseboats. Friendly locals and romantic seascapes attract tourists to the village to see this unique way of life for themselves. Tourists can also join fishermen in fishing and rowing boats. 

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