Halong Bay Travel Guides

Halong Bay is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam but also one of the New Seven World Natural Wonders. But few people know that Halong Bay Complex (1,969 islands in the 1,553 km2) includes three bays: Halong Bay (the main part), Bai Tu Long Bay (an off-the-beaten-track destination) and Lan Ha Bay (kayaking paradise).

If you are planning to visit Halong Bay and not sure where to start, check-out this comprehensive Must-Have Halong Bay Travel Guides For First Time Travelers.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Halong Bay?

Get to know the best time to cruise Halong Bay, including key events and festival, peak and off-peak seasons, weather and cruise price, cool things to do, nationality of cruise passengers.Cruise seasons:– Off-busy...
Halong Bay, Vietnam: General information

Halong Bay is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam but also one of the New Seven World Natural Wonders. With many landscapes, diverse and rich flora and fauna with great archaeological and geological...
Bai Tu Long Bay: Top Attractions, Things to do & see

Bai Tu Long Bay is a trough in the Gulf of Tonkin, located in Quang Ninh Province. Bai Tu Long Bay covers a part of Halong City, Cam Pha Town and Van Don Island District. The Southwest side is adjacent to Halong Bay,...
Top Attractions in Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay is located south of Halong Bay, just off the coast of Cat Ba Island. Geologically, Lan Ha bay is an extension of Halong Bay but sits in a different province of Vietnam: Hai Phong. The bay itself is home to...
Things to do in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

HA LONG BAY (the central main part, 434 km2)A spectacular seascape of some 775 limestone islands and islets towering from emerald water, Halong Bay is also an outstanding example of earth’s history. Halong Bay is...
How to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi?

The easiest way to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay is by car but don’t try to go by public bus and catch the last-minute cruise. It takes about 2.5 hours including 15 minutes stop at the midpoint. You can reserve a seat...