21/06/2026
An epic 2-Day DWS Adventure in Lan Ha Bay
It has long been a dream of mine to revisit and explore the farther, less-climbed corners of Lan Ha Bay. Between a rare tidal window and a bunch of friends willing to follow me into questionable levels of remoteness, it finally happened 😄
Day 1: Revisiting ‘Hon Dua’ & Exploring ‘Unemployment Wall’
On this day, we sailed further into the open sea to lay our hands (and feet) on these magnificent limestone giants.
Hon Dua is a 35-metre freestanding pillar rising straight from the seabed—arguably the most iconic rock in Lan Ha Bay.
Unemployment Wall, on the other hand, is huge, steep, and covered in outrageous tufas. Some of the most surreal climbing Vietnam has to offer!
The journey was long and rough. The walls steep and exposed. The winds strong, the sea choppy beneath. Definitely not for the faint of heart (and stomach)…
Out here, your vision becomes sharper, movements more precise, and focus absolute. Body and mind are forced to live entirely in the present moment. Novelty, uncertainty, a touch of fear, and pure excitement all rolled into one. And when it’s over, a deep sense of achievement remains. It was one of the most intense and memorable experiences I’ve had.
A special thanks to .bittner for sharing this journey with me. Nothing beats the joy of exploring unfamiliar vertical terrain and goofing around with friends. 👊
Stay tuned for Day 2 😉
