Ha Long Bay tourism attracts tourists with its unique sea and island scenery (Source: funtime)
Famous for its unique natural scenery in the midst of the immense sea, Ha Long Bay tourism has thus become a beautiful sightseeing destination that appears continuously on newspapers and social networking sites. Not only that, this place also has a rich culinary background, bringing many interesting experiences for visitors.
1. 03 reasons why Ha Long Bay always attracts tourists
Ha Long Bay is located in the northeast of Vietnam, about 165km from Ha Hoi capital . Ha Long Bay has a coastline stretching 50km and is a familiar stop for tourists from all over the world.
- Beautiful natural scenery
Ha Long Bay “catches the heart” of visitors with its unique and majestic natural scenery with images of hundreds of thousands of islands, large and small, with different shapes, green vegetation, and clear and calm sea water. Thanks to its picturesque natural beauty, Ha Long Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site in 1994 and 2000.
Ha Long Bay romantic sunset (Source: Collectibles)
- The cost is quite cheap
Ha Long Bay tourism is very developed, so the cost of a visit here is not too expensive. Whether visitors are in the North or the South, there are many cheap flights all year round to Ha Long Bay. The daily tours that go here are also affordable and the service is steady. Along with that, with an abundant and rich culinary source, visitors to Ha Long Bay have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious dishes at reasonable prices.
- Many attractive tourist activities
Not only having the experience of watching the wonderful natural bays and islands, visitors to Ha Long Bay can also freely conquer themselves with attractive sports activities. The most prominent is kayaking on the emerald green water, or challenging with climbing on the thorny cliffs of mountains and caves.
Fascinating experiences when traveling to Ha Long Bay (Source: sylvia79)
2. How to travel to Ha Long Bay
The transportation system in Ha Long city in general and in Ha Long Bay in particular is very developed. Therefore, when traveling to Ha Long Bay , visitors have many choices of different means of transportation.
2.1. How to get to Ha Long Bay?
From Hanoi
- Private vehicle (car/motorcycle): Visitors departing from Hanoi by private vehicle can travel in many different routes to Ha Long Bay. In particular, the shortest route about 155km is Hanoi 5 road – Sai Dong junction – Sai Dong 1 street – Bac Ninh – 18 Bac Ninh street – Pha Lai – Chi Linh – Dong Trieu – Uong Bi – Ha Long.
- Bus: Going to Ha Long Bay by bus is an option for those who do not want to worry too much about the journey. Currently, there are many bus companies departing from My Dinh bus station or Luong Yen bus station to Ha Long. The trip lasts 3-4 hours and the ticket price is in the range of 100,000 VND – 200,000 VND/person.
- Train: This is always the ideal choice for travelers who love the feeling of seeing the scenery along the way. The train departs from Gia Lam station, takes about 5 hours to reach Ha Long and the reference price is 200,000 VND/person/way.
From Hanoi, you can drive a motorbike by yourself to move to Ha Long (Source: Collectibles)
From Saigon
- Car: For tourists who are passionate about cross-Vietnam journeys and have enough long-distance travel experience, this form of travel should not be ignored. The trip to Ha Long Bay from Saigon and the southern provinces is 1721km long, equivalent to about 33 hours of driving.
- By plane: This is the shortest and fastest way to travel to Ha Long Bay from Saigon. Visitors can book flight tickets to Noi Bai airport – Hanoi, Cat Bi airport – Hai Phong or Van Don airport – Quang Ninh.
Visitors from Saigon can book flights to Ha Long Bay (Source: Collectibles)
2.2. Means of transportation and tourism in Ha Long Bay
Traveling to Ha Long Bay, visitors can contact and rent a boat to visit and admire the scenery. Boat charter services in Ha Long Bay have a variety of types. You should find out in advance and contact the shipyard directly to know the cost as well as the travel route in the bay area.
How to move to Ha Long Bay? (Source: cosmopolit.anna)
3. Experience of staying when traveling to Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay tourism industry develops with convenient transportation system and high-class resort and hotel services. Coming to Ha Long, you have many choices of accommodation depending on your preferences, purposes and personal economy.
3.1. Comfortable hotel in Ha Long tourist destination
Referring to 5-star resorts and hotels in Ha Long Bay, it is impossible not to mention Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long . This Vinpearl Ha Long resort is located entirely on the sea surface, with a graceful and magnificent bow-shaped architecture, opening a heart-fluttering scene right in the middle of the beautiful bay of Quang Ninh.
- Address: Reu Island, Bai Chay Ward, City. Ha Long, Quang Ninh.
- Phone number: 84-203 385 7858
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long has a prime location
It is no coincidence that a large number of tourists trust and choose to stay at Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long. This place converges all the essentials for a complete, relaxing trip and many exciting experiences.
- Isolated on Reu Island right in the complex of Ha Long Bay, it is convenient for visiting and exploring Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay , Bai Tho Mountain during your stay here.
- A system of modern and luxurious rooms with 360-degree views overlooking the beautiful bay.
- The large 1200m2 swimming pool provides a comfortable space for visitors.
Luxurious rooms and balconies with open views at Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long
- Yoga classes, gym, cooking, bartending, kids swimming classes will train and improve visitors’ skills.
- Participate in exciting sports activities such as kayaking, tennis, golf, volleyball or cycling on the beach.
- 3 private beaches with a coastline surrounding the island, suitable for outdoor weddings, parties or exciting team-building.
- 5 restaurants & bars with an extensive menu, serving international buffets, delicious drinks and delicious seafood dishes.
Luxurious and cozy restaurant space at Vinpearl Ha Long
3.2. Luxury yacht in Ha Long Bay tourist area
Luxury yachts are also one of the accommodation choices when traveling to Ha Long Bay. With this form, all activities during your trip will take place on the yacht. This is quite an interesting option, worth experiencing.
Normally, the price will fluctuate in the range of 1,500,000 VND – 2,900,000 VND/person (excluding other services). This price is likely to increase even more, especially in the peak tourist season in Ha Long Bay.
Traveling to Ha Long Bay staying on a yacht (Source: Nhimsoc13)
4. Memorable experiences when traveling to Ha Long Bay
Traveling to Ha Long Bay attracts visitors not only by its beautiful landscapes, but also by many other interesting places of entertainment and entertainment. Let’s discover with us what this place has that makes tourists so fascinated!
4.1. Discover mysterious caves when traveling to Ha Long 2 days 1 night
Ha Long tourist destination is home to many caves with beautiful beauty and diverse natural structures. Visitors coming here to visit definitely cannot miss the experience of sailing through the cave and exploring these mysterious caves.
Ha Long tour 2 days 1 night to visit Sung Sot cave (Source: chang_wei_hua)
First to mention is Sung Sot cave – the most famous cave in Ha Long Bay. Going inside Sung Sot cave, going up 100 stone steps, visitors will admire the fairy scenery with strangely shaped stalactites, shimmering colors. Continuing to move into the deepest part of the cave, visitors will see a clear lake with diverse flora and fauna, which people often call “the royal garden”.
The beauty of Thien Cung cave (Source: hola_amigooo)
In addition, Ha Long Bay has many other beautiful caves such as Dau Go cave – the largest limestone cave in Ha Long, dating back 2 million years; Luon cave, where there are magical stalactites, is an ideal place for kayaking; Thien Cung cave is nearly 10,000m2 wide, has a complex structure, beautiful scenery like a fairyland.
4.2. Visit Cua Van fishing village on Ha Long tourist map
Beautiful Cua Van fishing village on Ha Long tourist map (Source: bozhi_novski)
Cua Van fishing village is the most famous and oldest fishing village in the region. The population here is quite crowded and live close to each other forming a fishing village in the middle of the sea, attracting the attention and attention of a large number of tourists. Coming to Ha Long Bay, visiting Cua Van fishing village, visitors can participate in daily activities of local people such as farming or catching seafood.
4.3. Discover Dragon’s Eye Island (Bai Dong Island) when traveling to Ha Long Bay
Dragon Eye Island is a tourist destination in Ha Long (Source: Collectibles)
Dragon Eye Island is located in the south of Ha Long Bay, where there are extremely eye-catching natural white sand beaches. In particular, this place has an interesting landscape that is a circular lake in the middle of the island, surrounded by limestone mountains, which is likened to a dragon’s eye. According to my Ha Long travel experience and many tourists, this is the ideal virtual living place not to be missed.
4.4. Stop at Ha Long tourist destination: Trong Mai island, Mam Xoi island, Lu Huong island
Check in Trong Mai island in Ha Long Bay (Source: lac_chan32)
These are all unique natural landscapes of Ha Long Bay tourist area. Under the ingenuity of the Creator, the mountains are “honed” into many different shapes and with rich imagination, people have named those mountains with familiar images in life. Trong Mai island, Mam Xoi island or Lu Huong island are names that are too familiar to tourists when coming to Ha Long Bay.
4.5. Where is Soi Sim Island on the tourist map of Ha Long?
Visit Soi Sim Island when traveling to Ha Long Bay (Source: tainteytales)
An interesting stop when traveling to Ha Long Bay with a green, peaceful and pristine space that visitors should not miss is Soi Sim Island. This name is named after a common tree species on the island – Myrtle tree. If coming here in the right season, visitors will enjoy the scenery of the sea and island dyed a romantic purple color of Sim flowers and enjoy the ripe myrtle fruits.
4.6. Ha Long travel experience – Discover Titop island
Stop at Titop Island – Ha Long tourist destination (Source: lac_chan32)
Titop Island is located right in the middle of Ha Long Bay tourist area, where there are about 400 steps running from the beach to the tower at the top of the mountain. This is a suitable destination to see the bay scenery at different heights. In particular, although tourism on the island is very developed, it still retains a rare quiet space.
5. What should you eat when traveling to Ha Long Bay?
Traveling to Ha Long Bay is an opportunity for visitors to discover the unique cuisine with a variety of delicious and attractive dishes made from fresh and nutritious seafood.
5.1. What to eat in Ha Long on a luxury cruise?
What to eat in Ha Long? Different dishes are served at each cruise ship, so it’s important to research ahead of time to make sure the menu matches your personal preferences. Typical dishes on the cruise are some Vietnamese dishes, exotic European dishes and also tea and snacks for supper.
What to eat in Ha Long while staying on a cruise? (Source: Nhimsoc13)
5.2. Enjoy delicious food in Ha Long Bay
- Ha Long squid cake
Ha Long squid cake is an attractive dish that can be eaten with rice or banh cuon filled with meat, wood ear. Grilled squid in Ha Long Bay resort is the most delicious because it is pounded by hand, skillfully fried in oil until it turns a beautiful golden color. At this time, the piece of pork still retains the bold sweetness of fresh squid and when eaten, it will have a very lumpy feeling.
Squid rolls – Delicious food in Ha Long Bay (Source: Collected)
- Surface vermicelli
Surface or mantis shrimp is a type of seafood that is exploited a lot in the waters of Quang Ninh province. Fresh surface after being cleaned, will be boiled to make a sweet broth. Enjoying a bowl of vermicelli with peeled surface, shrimp and squid will help diners feel full and full of energy to continue their travel journey.
Enjoy a bowl of vermicelli filled with toppings (Source: hoabachhop0109)
- I’m bored
Ngan is shaped like a clam but has a black shell, thick body and more veins. Bored is also a nutritious dish, especially for those who have just fallen ill, this is a food that helps restore blood and energy. The attractive dishes made from the bored pig include grilled boredom, bored porridge, bored spinach soup or bored wine.
Dishes made from ducks – Ha Long Bay specialties (Source: phuong.260995)
- Dishes made from Sam
You can find sea worms in some places on the mainland, but enjoying them when traveling to Ha Long Bay will be a completely different experience. Fresh, attractive and easy-to-eat sea sam is processed into many different dishes such as grilled sam, fried sam with lemongrass and chili, sam salad or blood pudding.
Delicious grilled sea sam (Source: Collected)
- Stir-fried snails
Stir-fried snails are generally an “addictive” dish for everyone. In Ha Long Bay, there are also many types of snails, but the most popular ones are sucking snails, tobacco snails and snails. Rich, sour, spicy and spicy fried snails will be a “top of the top” snack when traveling and exploring in the beautiful bay of Quang Ninh.
Stir-fried snail is a delicious dish in Ha Long Bay (Source: Collectibles)
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