The karst peaks of Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh set the scene for “Kong: Skull Island” (2017). “Indochine” had already glorified the region.
Hanoi is said to have over 5 million motorbikes: crossing the street—without stopping, at a steady pace—becomes an art.
Trade touristy Ha Long for quieter Bai Tu Long. An eSIM makes Grab (motorbike taxi), street-food menu translation, and night-train booking to Sapa easy.