Set between Vietnam's snaking Hoa Long River and the Ninh Binh Province's majestic limestone mountain is Kenh Ga. It is primarily known as a "floating village" because locals spend most of their lives on the river where they row their boats using their legs. They also trade on the river, while on their long, slender boats. On the Hoa Long banks are stone houses and a few small inns. Though not as grandiose as most destinations in Vietnam, the place compensates with the locals' warmth, the privacy of the place, and scenic views. The river is the primary thoroughfare around town, and one can rent a motorboat at the pier. Kenh Ga is one of Vietnam's ideal places to find thriving river life, and the karst elevations which serve...
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