Exploring the Beauty of Vietnam's Halong Bay: A Conversation with Local Guide, Quan In this episode host Niall Mackay invites special guest Quan, a local tour guide from Ha Long Bay, who shares his wealth of knowledge and experience regarding this UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The conversation covers various aspects of the Halong Bay experience from the types of tours available to historical significance and environmental concerns.  A thorough understanding of why Halong Bay cruises, including the traditional 'junk' boats and luxury boats, are a must-visit is presented.  Additional highlights include a brief foray into the changes brought about by COVID-19, efforts towards environmental conservation, and fascinating insights into life on a Halong Bay cruise. 00:11 Introduction and Host Background 00:44 Guest Introduction: Local Tour Guide 01:04 Guest's Journey to Becoming a Tour Guide 02:14 Understanding Junk Boats 05:01 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Halong Bay 06:56 Tour Options in Halong Bay 07:59 Experience of Overnight Tours 08:58 Recommendations for Tour Duration 10:04 Exploring Caves in Halong Bay 22:43 Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism 25:25 Environmental Protection in Halong Bay 28:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Send me a message, [email protected]!Or book a free consultation if you want to start your own podcast or need help with an existing one. Ian Paynton was one of the first students in our course and now has a podcast, You Don't Know Vietnam, that is in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide and already bringing him business! Get 68% off and three months free when you join NordVPN today with Seven Million Bikes.As an affiliate partner it also means that I will get a small commission when you sign up, but at no extra cost to you.  So not only will you be getting a great deal through Seven Million Bikes, you get a great VPN and you'll be supporting Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Stay safe online and enjoy the shows you love.  Any questions, just let me kSupport the showThese are the programs the Seven Million Bikes Podcasts uses. These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes Podcasts too. NordVPN | Descript | Buzzsprout | Fiverr | PodcastMarketing.ai