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Don’t rush to get off the boat in Halong Bay, the cruise terminal is so photogenic‼ ️

Halong Bay International Terminal, This artistic landmark on the Southeast Asian cruise map, Whether you set sail here to explore the karst secrets of "Guilin on the Sea", Or you can stop and transfer with an international cruise ship. They are all destined to be immersed in a design dialogue that transcends time and space. Passing through the majestic bronze sculpture of waves in the waiting hall, Everywhere you look is a montage of theatre carefully choreographed by Bill Bensley ——The rusty cast iron columns and 19th century chandeliers cast mottled light and shadows, The geometric mosaic floor tiles extend to the end of the field of vision with the texture of faded ship decks. The dome is made of faded sail-like blocks of color. It's like a steam cruise ship that has been stranded for a hundred years. As a hotel lover who is well versed in Bill Bensley's design codes, I have captured so many familiar yet unfamiliar design themes here: The curved wall in the rear ship hall depicts the murals of the Age of Discovery. It is similar to the island narrative of Capella Ubud in Bali; The lamps in Cherry Coffee are made from antique marine instruments. reminiscent of the industrial archeology of The Siam Hotel in Bangkok; The wooden brown color of the pier's exterior resonates with the rocks of Halong Bay. It also echoes the French Indochina style of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay. The designer turned the investment of 1.1 trillion VND into poetry. Let the historical genes of the 19th century shipyard be deconstructed and reorganized in the contemporary era. The best thing is the symbiosis of function and aesthetics: A floating dock system that can accommodate 300 cruise ships. Its ocean-blue coating blends seamlessly into the natural rock face; The green tree corridor surrounded by the fountain platform in the waiting area, It is a smart response to the tropical climate. It also coincides with the colonial aesthetic imagery in the movie "Indochina". When I touched the bronze handrail engraved with ancient ship patterns, Suddenly I realized the magic of Bill Bensley - he can always transform transportation hubs into cultural containers. Turn the time of waiting into a collection-level experience. This design work was accidentally unlocked. It is like a time capsule embedded in the Beibu Gulf. It preserves the romantic imagination of the Maritime Silk Road. #2月好去地方2025 #旅行攻略 #景点摄影指南 #trip #vietnam景点 #halongbay #下龙湾 #BillBensly
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Posted: Mar 11, 2025
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