In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more than 50 years they found both. After several ups and downs including successful trading and timber businesses, near bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers built Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on magnificent Halong Bay. Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a luxurious replicate with 39 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina. | Vietnam offer visitors awe-inspiring beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats. There are divine beaches, soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world |
Come to enjoy one of the best culture tours of Vietnam. The tour brings you from Hanoi - the Peace City recognized by UNESCO to Halong Bay - the World Natural Heritage then to Bac Ninh - the cradle of Quan Ho folk singing village where you can enjoy and learn the heartfelt songs expressed by local female and male singers who felt in love but can't get married due to special circumstances.
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