Ha Long Bay Overview

Quang Ninh, a coastal province in Northeastern Vietnam with over 80% of its geographical area made up of mountains and hills where forests and water is plentiful. This region is home to one of the new 7 wonders of nature and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Halong Bay.

Halong Bay is a unique location whose whole area looks as if one giant creature landed on a gigantic mountain which made it split in many, hence the name Halong Bay translating to Bay of Descending Dragons. The area has many towering limestone mountains rising up from beneath the sea, with forces of nature shaping caves in some of them. Over 1,900 islands, both inhabited and uninhabited, are scattered throughout the archipelago that is truly a sight to behold, especially when taking a cruise which takes you through a journey of divine beauty not seen anywhere else.

Hotel in Ha Long Bay

Our Ha Long Bay trips

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Relaxing Trip At Vietnam In 18 Days Hanoi Capital, Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Relaxing Trip At Vietnam In 18 Days 18 days Contact us View Trip
17 Days To Explore The Land Of Heritages Hanoi Capital, Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 17 Days To Explore The Land Of Heritages 17 days Contact us View Trip
Vietnam Highlights In 20 Days Hanoi Capital, Vietnam to Hue, Vietnam Vietnam Highlights In 20 Days 20 days Contact us View Trip
Vietnam's Highlights In 12 Days Hanoi Capital, Vietnam to Ninh Binh, Vietnam Vietnam's Highlights In 12 Days 12 days Contact us View Trip
Northern And Central Vietnam Ha Long Bay, Vietnam to Hoi An, Vietnam Northern And Central Vietnam 18 days Contact us View Trip

General Information

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in North of Vietnam. The Bay is famous with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of around 1,553 sqkm. The limestone in the bay has gone...
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What To Eat

Local foods in Ha Long Bay

1. Cha Muc (Grilled Chopped Squid) - Cha Muc is famously from the province of Quang Ninh and considered one of the top regional specialties of Vietnam. It’s a squid cakes and the highest...
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With an estimated 95 million inhabitants, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the eastern most country on the Indochina Peninsula in South East Asia. Vietnam borders China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest and to the east of the country is the East Sea. Vietnam’s capital city is Hanoi known for being the city with many motorbikes. Vietnam is well-known for its rich culture, interesting history, friendly people, scrumptious food, beautiful sandy beaches and its stunning nature of which many place have been recognized by UNESCO as world heritage sites.

Vietnam is a long country which makes the weather different for every region. While there might be sunshine in the north, the south can be entirely different due to the fact that the country has three different climates, with subtropical in the north, monsoon in the center, and tropical savanna climate in the south. In the north of Vietnam, the country is famous for its vibrant cities and blessed by nature with lush forests, towering mountains, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and impressive terraced fields. In the center, the country is gifted with stunning sun-drenched beaches. While in the south you will experience bustling floating markets on its famous rivers and streams and impressive fruit gardens. Furthermore, Vietnam is one of the safest destinations for those who want to conduct business, live, or enjoy their holiday trips. In a short time span, Vietnam has gained lots of great improvements in the economy, education, transportation, science, and technology. Tourists are able to travel around the country with ease due to large investments in infrastructure by the government. Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups that are known for their friendliness, hospitality, and tolerance, their food is fresh and full of flavor. Due to the use of fresh herbs and little oil, Vietnamese cuisine is one of the healthiest and tastiest foods to eat.

Every condition that has been mentioned above has made Vietnam a popular destination for tourists and there is much more to this country than meets the eye. There is so much to do in Vietnam and to name a few activities such as hiking, kayaking, cycling, motor-biking, cruising, and relaxing at sandy beaches make for a nice holiday. But there is also much to learn about history, culture, art, tradition and so more…The best time to travel to Vietnam is from October to March however, within this time span the center of Vietnam including Hue and Hoi An might have heavy rainfall during the October and November months. If you travel in September it can be quite hot with occasional rainfall but during this period the view of Ha Long Bay is clear and wonderful, and the mountainous areas with their rice terraces are exceptionally beautiful in this period. Furthermore, you can save up to 10% if you travel around September on your tour!

The Magical Experience In Halong Bay

The Magical Experience In Halong Bay

08 May, 2017

Halong bay, a mysterious area that makes you wonder if dragons are really just a fairy tale. Tale sounds similar to tail, speaking of tails, the myth goes that many years ago, a dragon landed in this region on a huge limestone rock, while descending, his tail broke the limestone in many pieces creating the Natural...
A Journey To Halong Bay

A Journey To Halong Bay

27 June, 2016

Halong Bay - Wonder of the World, a true beauty and an absolute must-do for every Asia traveler! Read about my trip to this unique place, culinary try-outs and an intense cultural experience!