Climbing in Halong Bay

We had a great half day of climbing in Halong Bay. The karst limestone formations, formed over hundreds of thousands of years of erosion, provided abundant handholds for easy climbing. While the rock was razor sharp, many of the holds were easy enough to grip that it made climbing super enjoyable. Some of the routes seemed like climbing an English muffin since they were full of nooks and crannies. Other routes featured super sharp spires that felt like they were going to pierce through our climbing shoes.

It was Kate's first time climbing outdoors and she was awesome. We both had an excellent time and would definitely do that again. If you ever find yourself in Halong Bay, definitely make time for this activity. There's plenty of climbing routes that will challenge both novices and experts.