Our actual road-trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay traced in yellow. Click pic for a bigger version.
The Hanoi-Haiphong highway is commendable. A bit narrow though.
Approaching Halong Bay, we glimpse its trademark limestone formations as a communist-era billboard beckons. Detailed Halong Bay map is HERE.
The modern terminal where boats cruising Halong Bay roost. Hordes of backpackers swarm the place. Very international feel to it.