Everything you Need to Know about Ha Long Bay
Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 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.
Recent years have seen many new hotels opening along the coast and on some islands, particularly Cat Ba Island, the largest in the bay. Whether you prefer to stay here or on the mainland, there is a selection of hotels to suit both your taste and budget. Check out Ha Long Bay hotels and resorts, from four-star resorts such as the Morning Star Hotel or Heritage Hotel, to budget accommodation like Saigon Halong Hotel or Halong Pearl Hotel. You are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for. Read More...
The limestone formations of Halong Bay are both awesome and bizarre. Due to thousands of years of natural corrosion, the bases of many of have partially disintegrated to the point where they seem to balance on thin air, while their shapes often resemble objects like animals - which they are sometimes named after.
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This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular place for tourists but it is good to know that large  parts of Ha Long Bay are officially protected from development. The islands vary greatly in size and shape as well as structure. Visitors should allow a few days to explore this magical bay. Read More...
Halong Bay is a paradise for photographers as each of its rock formations is unique to itself. Tour companies always offer tourists plenty of choices of where to stop and each stop is a guaranteed memorable one. Some of the most popular activities in Halong Bay are swimming, fishing, snorkeling and kayaking, trekking and cycling. It is truly a paradise for active visitors. Read More...
Halong Bay is rich in seafood and offers tons of fish, shrimps and oysters. The catch served in most restaurants usually comes right out of fishing boats in the early hours of the morning. There are many good restaurants located in Bai Chay Town (Halong Bay Town) and most are the beachfront type. These eateries offer mainly Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with a good selection of seafood, however lately there are more international options to be had. Read More...
When not cruising Halong Bay, it can be a romantic idea to just enjoy the evening by spending time at any of the waterfront venues. The choice of nightlife in Halong Bay is limited but there are a few interesting places to visit. Read More.
Though there are limited options for shopping in
Halong Bay, what is actually available can be very
interesting. Try the night market at Bai Chay Town.It is set up with many small open-air stalls with good collections of Vietnamese products includes the famous traditional Vietnamese silk dress (ao dai), lacquerware, chopsticks, trinkets, ceramic tea sets, Vietnamese conical hats (nón lá) and dolls.
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