Ha Long is the capital city of Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The city is named after Ha Long Bay, the bay located to the south of the town and a famous natural heritage of Vietnam. This is the most popular tourist destination in Vietnam. So what’s unique about Ha Long? Let’s find out more with the information below.
I. Tourism Destinations
SUNWORLD HA LONG
Regarding tourist attractions in Ha Long, you can’t help but mention Sun World Ha Long Park – the top entertainment area in Vietnam, with a total area of up to 214ha. When coming here, visitors will be free to freely explore hundreds of entertainment activities with five main points: Dragon Park, Cyclone Park, Ba Deo Amusement Park, Sun World Beach, and Sun World Beach. Food & Shopping area. Visitors will enjoy new and exciting feelings of unique water games when coming here. In addition, there are adventure games for visitors who love thrills, such as free-falling from a height of 20m on super-speed spiral slides or “Twin Heat Storm.”
CO TO ISLAND
Co To is a beautiful island and is one of the tourist destinations in Ha Long chosen by many tourists. Co To attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches with clear blue water and white sand, creating a romantic and peaceful scene for visitors coming here. It includes large Co To island, small Co To island, Thanh Lam island, Tran island, and other small islands. In Co To, there are attractions that visitors can visit, such as a Lighthouse station, rocky beaches, fishing villages, bays… Coming to To Co in the summer is even more extraordinary. Guests can immerse themselves in the clear blue water or take a walk on the white sand beaches.
BAI CHAY
With the heat of summer like this, there is nothing better than making a trip to Bai Chay. Bai Chay – Ha Long is one of the tourist destinations in Ha Long that many tourists have loved in recent years. It is so loved because the beach here is artificial, but it is vast and beautiful in a natural way that has conquered all visitors. The sandy beach here is more than 500m long and 100m wide, which is an ideal place for visitors to sunbathe freely, play in the sand, and walk to watch the sea. In addition to Bai Chay beach, visitors can visit some places here, such as Ha Long night market and Bai Chay bridge.
TUAN CHAU ISLAND
About 2km from Ha Long city center with an area of 220ha, Tuan Chau Island is one of the tourist attractions in Ha Long with the largest cruise port in Vietnam, an amusement park, and a resort… has a beautiful natural landscape along with attractive entertainment areas that attract tourists to come here a lot. When visitors first arrive here, the first impression is the high-rise buildings and the luxurious modern villas. Not only has beautiful scenery, but it also has a food street with various dishes, including European and Asian dishes. When you come to Tuan Chau without watching the Dolphin and Sea Lion circus show, it is a mistake because this is a program that many tourists love.
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YEN TU MOUNTAIN
Yen Tu Mountain is one of the tourist attractions in Ha Long and is a famous spiritual tourist destination because it keeps many historical relics about Buddhism. Coming here, visitors will be immersed in the spiritual world between high and majestic mountains that will surprise visitors. To reach the top of Dong Pagoda, visitors can travel by walking or by cable car. Sitting on the cable car looking down, all the scenery of the mountains and forests will capture visitors’ eyes with mountains and clouds floating.
BA HANG FISHING VILLAGE
Ba Hang Fishing Village is one of Ha Long’s most famous tourist destinations for both domestic and foreign visitors. The fishing village has an idyllic and straightforward character located next to Thien Cung cave. Not only that, but this place also has a charming mountain landscape that attracts visitors; visitors are also transformed into fishermen on boats. Activity in the evening at this place that many tourists enjoy experiencing is to join the locals in night squid fishing, then enjoy the seafood caught by their results. Enjoying the delicious taste of fresh seafood in a quiet and calm space in the evening is an exciting thing that visitors should not miss when visiting the fishing village.
BAI TU LONG NATIONAL PARK
Bai Tu Long National Park is in Bai Tu Long Bay complex, in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province is one of the tourist destinations in Ha Long for tourists who love to explore and learn about different types of flora and fauna. This place keeps many rare and precious plant and animal genetic samples, and many species are listed in the Red Book. When tourists visit Bai Tu Long National Park, the wild and astounding beauty of nature will surprise visitors by the immense green color of trees and unspoiled mountains, but it will give visitors a unique beauty. The feeling of being in harmony with nature here. According to the Bai Tu Long National Park survey, 178 species of aquatic plants, 119 species of fish, 132 species of invertebrates, and 106 species of coral live here. Visitors will be free to explore and learn more about the species of flora and fauna that are preserved here.
II. Transportation
MOTORBIKE
Dubbed the tourist capital, you can easily rent a motorbike you like, and the procedure is straightforward. Whether you are a domestic or foreign tourist, you only need essential documents, and in a short time, you have the means to travel on your own. Moreover, many companies and shops in Ha Long are dealing in this service, even in motels, hotels, etc. You don’t need to spend much time searching for a motorbike rental.
Documents to prepare:
- Nation ID
- Driving license class A1 or A2
- Passport (if you are a foreign visitor)
- Deposit (some points will be required; it is better to be prepared)
Tourists can rent a motorbike from most of the stores in Ha Long for 100.000 VND – 200.000 VND. Usually, the scooter will be higher than the numbered car; the larger displacement vehicle will be higher. In addition, the price may change according to the season, but in general, the difference is not too much. Usually, gas motorbikes will be the cheapest, and large displacement motorbikes are higher. In addition, the price may change according to the season, but in general, the difference is not too much.
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Types |
Price |
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Honda Wave 2015, Suzuki Smart |
100.000 VND/day |
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Suzuki Viva Fi, Honda Future 2, Wave RSX Fi, Yamaha Sirius Fi, Yamaha Nuovo 3 |
120.000 VND/day |
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Honda Future Fi, Honda Vision |
130.000 VND/day |
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Yamaha Exciter, Honda Airblade 110cc Fi |
150.000 VND/day |
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Honda Lead 125 |
200.000 VND/day |
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Honda Pcx 2014 |
250.000 VND/day |
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Honda SH |
350.000 VND/day |
Motorbike rental locations:
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Name |
Address |
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Nest Travel |
House 104, S7 building, Sunrise apartment building, Hung Thang, Bai Chay, Ha Long |
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Minh Thanh Service Company |
Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh |
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Mr. Tung |
Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh |
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Bai Chay Homestay |
SN 106, S7 Building, Sunrise Apartment, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Ha Long |
III. Best foods in Ha Long
GRILLED SQUID
When it comes to Ha Long food, the first name that many people will think of right away is grilled squid. This is not only an ordinary dish but also contains the quintessence of Ha Long culinary culture, becoming the pride of every Quang Ninh citizen. If you go on a Ha Long tour and you do not enjoy this “culinary peak” dish, it is indeed a shortcoming in your Ha Long trip. Ha Long squid cake was also honored to be voted one of the 50 most famous specialties of Vietnam and reached the top 10 dishes that set an Asian record in 2013.
Best stores to buy Grilled Squid:
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Name |
Address |
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Mr. Ba |
Sunworld Ha Long Park Old Quarter, Lot C122, Ha Long Street, City. Ha Long, Quang Ninh |
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1st Floor, Adver House, 4/46 Vinh Phuc Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi |
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Moon Food |
No. 184, Group 6, Area 8, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province |
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P510, CT9 C Nguyen Cao Luyen, Long Bien, Hanoi |
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Luong Phuc |
Ly Anh Tong Street, Cai Rong, Van Don |
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Hoai Phuong |
Ly Anh Tong Street, Cai Rong, Van Don |
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Hien Nhung |
228 – 229 – 230 Ha Long Market I, City. Ha Long, Quang Ninh |
SEA SAM
Sea Sam is also considered one of the delicious dishes in Ha Long you should not miss. This is an arthropod crustacean, belonging to the same family as crabs and living a lot in the waters of Ha Long. Sea sam can be processed into many different dishes such as Sam salad, fried Sam with chili pepper, fried sweet and sour Sam, steamed Sam, and grilled Sam… Sea Sam meat has moderate toughness, rich sweetness, and is an extremely attractive aroma. To process sea Sam requires the chef to have ingenuity and meticulousness. When enjoying it, you will feel a unique flavor of Ha Long Sea Sam that is rarely found anywhere else.
Best restaurants to enjoy Sea Sam:
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Name |
Address |
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Sam Ba Ty |
Group 7, Area 4, Hong Ha ward, Ha Long city |
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Sam Co Beo |
Lot 15, Group 8 Area 2, Ha Tu ward |
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Ngoc Lan Restaurant |
Ngoc Lan Quan, Hau Can Street, Bai Chay |
QUANG YEN FERMENTED PORK ROLLS
This is a simple dish made from simple ingredients but brings an unforgettable taste to anyone who eats it. Pork skin is finely chopped, hearing is made of beans or roasted rice and pounded roasted peanuts, all mixed very well. It’s as simple as that, but through the secret of processing, mixing, and dipping sauce, the countryside gifts become strange and attractive. If you wish to try this dish, you can easily find it in all Quang Yen Town and Ha Long city street markets.
IV. Where can you stay?
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