Ha Long Bay – Vietnam

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Ha Long Bay – Vietnam : As one of the most famous natural wonders of the world, Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh province , northern Vietnam, and is a must-see destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh)
Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh)

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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
Ti Top Island
  • 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:

Hang luong halong bay
Kayaking
  • 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

Tourists of Smile Travel participate in kayaking in Halong Bay
Tourists of Smile Travel participate in kayaking in Halong Bay
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 .

If you want:

  • Budget Cruise Suggestions
  • Personal schedule according to preferences
  • Tour with Vietnamese speaking guide
  • Independent or pre-booked travel

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