Overview
Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with more than 2,000 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many tourists, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies. The best way to get to Halong City is by car, minibus or bus from Hanoi which is only 170km away. If budget is not a problem, an hour-long helicopter transfer is also available.
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October to December (Fall) is the best time to visit Halong Bay and peak season thanks to the pleasant weather and low chance of rain, though you can expect double the crowds. While June to September (Summer) is the low season and has a higher chance of storms and typhoon.
Halong Bay not only has many beautiful landscapes but also the food here is also very delicious and famous with fresh seafood from the sea as crabs, prawns, and snails. In Halong Bay, you will have chances to enjoy seafood in a restaurant, on a luxury overnight cruises or even at some vendors on the street. If you’re confident with your cooking skills, you can go to the market to buy fresh seafood with reasonable prices
Resting during a trip is extremely vital. You won’t be able to enjoy any trip without getting fully charged with energies for a new day ahead. After a day of outside activities, you need a comfy place to take a good rest!
But for your Halong Bay trip, it’s not only about getting a good sleep. Imagine laying down on the sundeck, looking at the starry sky, feeling the ocean breeze and hearing the sound of waves crashing on the boat.
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Halong Bay is sprinkled with stunning outcrops and islands of limestone, topped by lush rainforests. As a UNESCO world heritage site, Halong Bay has no shortage of amazing natural wonders.
Fighting Cock Islet or Trong Mai Islet is situated on the southwest of Halong Bay, about 5km from Bai Chay Tourism Wharf.
Sleep 1 or 2 nights on a luxury cruise, enjoy the fancy life with high-end services, now let's go and you will never forget!
Thanks to the hands of the creator, Thien Cung Cave is one of Halong attractions having impressive natural beauty.
If you truly want to see all the beauty of Halong Bay then you need to take to the water and sign up for a day cruise.
If you want to sample some of the local produce in Halong Bay then one of the best places to do this is at Bai Chay Market.
Cat Ba Island is the most popular attraction in Halong Bay and it is also the biggest island in this part of Vietnam.
The island was named by the most respectful hero of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov on the occasion of his first visit to Halong Bay in 1962
If you want to splash out and see Halong Bay from a height then consider signing up for a tour on a sea plane.
This isolated paradise is an ideal beach location, with hundreds of undisturbed white sand beaches
Wonderful natural landscapes along with the tranquil life of the locals have turned Vung Vieng fishing village into an appealing attraction
