HaLong Bay – Vietnam : As one of the most famous natural wonders of the world, HaLong Bay is located in Quang Ninh province , northern Vietnam, and is a must-see destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
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📌 Overview Ha Long Bay – Vietnam
| Characteristic | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province |
| Acreage | ~1,553 km², with nearly 2,000 large and small islands |
| UNESCO Heritage | Recognized as a World Natural Heritage twice (1994 & 2000) |
| Feature | Thousands of limestone islands, caves, turquoise water, rich marine life |
| Best time to go | March – May and September – November (cool weather, little rain, calm sea) |
📷 Highlights Halong Bay
🏝️ Beautiful islands:
- Ti Top Island – swimming, climbing to the top to see the whole bay
- Soi Sim Island – clear, quiet sea
- Cat Ba Island (bordering Lan Ha) – combine trekking, kayaking, homestay
🕳️ Famous caves:
- Sung Sot Cave – one of the largest and most beautiful caves
- Thien Cung Cave – magical like a palace
- Dau Go Cave , Trinh Nu Cave , Luon Cave – unique and of geological value
🚤 Tourist activities:
- Bay Cruise (1 day or overnight)
- Kayaking, bamboo boat exploring caves and lagoons on the island
- Swimming, diving to see coral
- Mountain climbing, light trekking on rocky islands
🛳️ Types of tourism in Ha Long
| Type | Describe |
|---|---|
| 5 star cruise | Paradise, Capella, Stellar of the Seas, Heritage… – suitable for luxury resorts |
| Traditional tourism | Take the 4-6 hour train during the day, cheap, passing through the main points |
| Experiential travel | Kayaking, cave walking, homestay or small boat |
| Combination Tour | Ha Long – Cat Ba, or Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Sapa |
🚗 How to get to Ha Long Bay
| Vehicle | Describe |
|---|---|
| Coach / Limousine | From Hanoi (2.5 – 3.5 hours), price 200,000 – 300,000 VND |
| Train | Not popular because of long time |
| Plane | Fly to Van Don airport (40km from Ha Long) from Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang |
| Personal motorbike / car | Convenient for explorers, can go on Hanoi – Ha Long highway |
🍽️ Must-try Ha Long cuisine
- Ha Long squid rolls – famous specialty
- Grilled or dried sea worms
- Seafood vermicelli, mantis shrimp vermicelli, shrimp vermicelli
- Sea snails, clams, oysters, scallops
- Ha Long clams – a unique mollusk that can be cooked into porridge, steamed, or grilled.
📌 Suggested 2 days 1 night travel itinerary
Day 1:
- Travel from Hanoi → Ha Long (~3h)
- Check-in cruise, lunch on board
- Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayaking
- Swimming at Ti Top Island
- Dinner on cruise, cooking class, night squid fishing
Day 2:
- Wake up early to watch the sunrise and practice Tai Chi.
- Visit Luon Cave by bamboo boat
- Check out, have brunch
- Back to Hanoi in the afternoon
💬 If you ask: “Is Ha Long Bay worth going?”
👉 Yes! Whether you are a nature lover, want to relax, explore geology, experience local culture or simply relax in the middle of the sea and sky – Ha Long Bay is a great destination .
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- Budget Cruise Suggestions
- Personal schedule according to preferences
- Tour with Vietnamese speaking guide
- Independent or pre-booked travel
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