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VN 15a: Halong Bay - Kajak-Tour
Am letzten Tag der Kreuzfahrt durch die Halong Bay unternehmen wir morgens eine weitere kurze Kajak-Tour
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April 8, 2026
VN 14b: Halong Bay – Barbecue am Strand
an einem einsamen Strand hat uns unsere Schiffs-Crew ein wunderbares Barbecue vorbereitet
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April 8, 2026
VN 14a: Halong Bay – Ausflug zum schwimmenden Fischerdorf
ein Ruderboot bringt uns zu einem schwimmenden Fischerdorf in der Halong-Bucht
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April 13, 2026
With a tender boat, we get from our ship to a floating platform. There is a pearl manufactory there, which we visit, and from there an excursion starts to the floating village of Vung Viêng, one of the last villages of its kind in Halong Bay. (Although most fishermen no longer live there permanently
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Mosmas and others went for a hike
April 7, 2026
VN 13b: Halong Bay – zur Höhle Hang Thiên Cảnh Sơn
nach Abschluss der E-Bike-Reise verbringen wir zwei Tage und Nächte an Bord eines Schiffes in der Halong Bay
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April 7, 2026
A tender boat drops us off at the foot of a steep mountainside, a staircase with about 100 steps leads to the narrow entrance of the Hang Thiên Cảnh Sơn dripstone cave, located higher up the slope. A small sandy beach is also accessible from here.
E-bike tour through Northern Vietnam: komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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VN 13a: Ha Long Bay - Kajak-Tour
Wir unternehmen eine kurze Kajak-Tour und umrunden einen der Karstkegel der Ha Long Bucht.
E-Bike-Tour durch Nordvietnam https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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April 19, 2026
We are undertaking a short kayak tour, circumnavigating one of the karst cones of Ha Long Bay.
E-bike tour through Northern Vietnam komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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VN 12a: Ngườm Ngao Tropfsteinhöhle
Am Morgen besuchen wir die Ngườm Ngao Tropfsteinhöhle und bewundern die bizarren Formen. Im Silver Tree Stalagmit funkeln abgelagerte Mineralien im Scheinwerferlicht.
E-Bike-Tour durch Nordvietnam https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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April 19, 2026
In the morning, we visit the Ngườm Ngao Cave and admire the bizarre formations. In the Silver Tree Stalagmit, deposited minerals sparkle in the spotlight.
E-bike tour through Northern Vietnam komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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April 5, 2026
VN 11b: die Bản-Giốc-Detian-Wasserfälle
am Ende unserer E-Bike-Reise durch Nordvietnam erreichen wir die spektakulären Bản-Giốc-Detian-Wasserfälle auf der Grenze zwischen Vietnam und China
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April 12, 2026
The Bản Giốc–Detian Falls are the world's fourth-largest transnational waterfalls, located half in Vietnam and half in the People's Republic of China. The Quy Xuân River, which belongs to the West River basin, cascades down a 300-meter-wide, approximately 53-meter-high cliff in multiple tiers. A breathtaking
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Mosmas and others went mountain biking
April 5, 2026
VN 11a: letzte Bike-Tour zu den Bản-Giốc-Detian-Wasserfällen
mit unserer letzten E-Bike-Tour nehmen wir Abschied von den Karstbergen und erreichen die spektakulären Bản-Giốc-Detian-Wasserfälle an der Grenze zu China
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April 6, 2026
Our last e-bike tour leads east through the Vietnamese-Chinese border region and ends at (or more precisely: on) the Chinese border at the spectacular Bản-Giốc-Detian waterfalls. Along the way, we enjoy one last time the charming mix of bizarre karst mountains, lush green rice fields, and fertile river
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April 4, 2026
VN 10b: Pác Bó – einst Zufluchtsort für Ho Chi Minh
wir besuchen einen Ort, an dem Ho Chi Minh nach seiner Rückkehr aus dem 30-jährigen Exil im Februar und März 1941 sieben Wochen lang lebte
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April 12, 2026
Ho Chi Minh's actual refuge was a cave, which we decided to skip. The walk through the charming river landscape offers a welcome respite after crossing the Mẻ Pia Pass anyway.
E-bike tour through Northern Vietnam: komoot.com/de-de/collection/4199559
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Mosmas and others went mountain biking
April 4, 2026
VN 10a: über den Khâu Cốc Chà Pass
wir überwinden den legendären Khâu Cốc Chà Pass mit seinen 14 Kehren und verlassen den Hà Giang Loop
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April 5, 2026
The highlight of today's tour is the legendary Khâu Cốc Chà Pass with its 14 steep hairpin bends. The entire ascent to the pass covers an altitude difference of almost 900 meters over a distance of approx. 14.4 km.
The rest of the tour leads through the Vietnamese-Chinese border area between karst mountains
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Mosmas and others went mountain biking
April 3, 2026
VN 09c: durch die Hintertür des Wasserkraftwerks
nach der Bootstour verdanken wir einem unwilligen Kraftwerks-Beamten ein kleines MTB-Abenteuer
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April 12, 2026
The boat tour on the Sông Nho Quế (Nho Que River) ends at the dam of a hydroelectric power plant. We could have easily reached the support bus waiting for us nearby on a paved road – but: a gate blocks our way and an officious power plant employee refuses to open it for us. So we have to switch to a
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April 3, 2026
VN 09b: Bootstour auf dem Sông Nho Quế
am Nachmittag nach der Überquerung des Mã Pí Lèng Passes genießen wir eine Bootstour auf dem Sông Nho Quế
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April 12, 2026
During this relaxing boat tour on the Sông Nho Quế river, we recover from the strenuous crossing of the Mã Pí Lèng Pass and enjoy the beauty of the passing riverside scenery.
Our particular attention is drawn to the technique used to pass under the low-hanging ropes of two
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Mosmas and others went mountain biking
April 3, 2026
VN 09a: Hà Giang Loop 3 - über den Mã Pí Lèng Pass
unsere E-Bike-Tour bringt uns vom Hotel durch faszinierende Karst-Landschaften zum Nho Que Fluss, wo wir die Räder auf ein Boot laden und die Reise auf dem Wasserweg fortsetzen
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April 3, 2026
Today we continue along the Ha Giang Loop through the rugged karst mountains of the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Occasionally, from the high-lying pass road, there are views down into the deeply incised, canyon-like valley of the Sông Nho Quế river. After a final downhill stretch of almost 20 kilometers
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April 2, 2026
VN 08b: der Vuong-Palast
kurzer Besuch des Vuong-Palastes
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April 12, 2026
The Vuong Family Palace, built in the early 20th century, was the residence of Vuong Chinh Duc, an influential leader and respected figure of the Hmong minority. Known as the "Hmong King," Vuong Chinh Duc significantly contributed to the unification of the Hmong and promoted trade, particularly the opium
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Mosmas and others went mountain biking
April 2, 2026
VN 08a: Hà Giang Loop 2 - über das Dong-Van-Karst-Plateau
unerwartet abenteuerliche Radtour durch grandiose Karst-Landschaften, erst durch dichten Nebel, später in der Sonne. 84 Kilometer, 2.870 Höhenmeter - unsere Königsetappe!
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April 2, 2026
84 kilometers, 2,870 meters of elevation gain – our king stage!
To put it upfront: 2,870 meters of elevation gain is double the 1,400 meters originally planned for this tour. However, we had agreed in advance to try out new route variants together with Stefan, and we didn't regret this additional effort
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April 13, 2026
A tender boat brings us from our ship to a secluded, undeveloped beach at the foot of a karst cliff. Here, the diligent members of our crew have already prepared a lavish barbecue, set up tables, chairs, and umbrellas. After being spoiled with all sorts of grilled seafood and vegetables, we still have
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