Hạ Long tourism always attracts many domestic and international tourists. Hạ Long 'leaves a lasting impression' with its many famous landscapes, delicious dishes, and exciting experiences.

What to do, where to go, what to eat, which hotel to choose for Hạ Long tourism? Why choose Hạ Long as the destination for this vacation? What are the experiences of traveling to Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, to have a blast, right in its essence? All will be revealed in the comprehensive Hạ Long travel guide below!

Introduction to Hạ Long
Hạ Long belongs to Quảng Ninh province, about 180km from Hanoi, known as the paradise of tourism in the North. Thanks to its convenient location, modern infrastructure, and developed transportation system, every year, Hạ Long attracts millions of domestic and international tourists.
Hạ Long Bay covers an area of 1,553km2, including 1,900 large and small limestone islands with vivid shapes. The bay has been repeatedly voted by UNESCO as one of the world's natural wonders, dubbed as a must-visit destination at least once in a lifetime.

Why should you travel to Hạ Long once in your life?
Why should you choose Hạ Long as your travel destination? With the following 3 reasons, I believe everyone would want to pack their bags and leave.
. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world: being in the top 7 natural wonders of the world, Hạ Long Bay is undoubtedly the dream destination of every tourist. Not only domestic tourists but also foreign tourists are very excited and amazed by the natural beauty here.
. Full facilities and quality services: in recent years, Hạ Long has experienced extremely high economic growth. The infrastructure system has been systematically and qualitatively invested in. Tourists will be provided with full amenities, meeting the needs of entertainment, relaxation, shopping...
. Many interesting and attractive entertainment spots: when you come to Hạ Long, you will be free to explore, experience, and have fun. The experience of traveling to Hạ Long for most people is not to miss attractive sightseeing spots such as: Hạ Long Bay, Old Quarter, night market, Tuần Châu.

When is the best time to travel to Hạ Long?
The weather in Hạ Long changes according to each month and varies significantly in each season, so please carefully check the weather forecast information before your trip. The time for traveling to Hạ Long can be divided into the following periods:
. April to June is the ideal time to travel to Hạ Long. During this time, the weather is almost rain-free, warm, and comfortable, very suitable for sightseeing, resting with family and friends.
. June to August is the peak season of Hạ Long, many families combine vacations for children, so the number of visitors increases, room rates, and services also tend to increase. This is the summer season. Especially in July and August, there may be tropical depressions and storms, directly affecting the travel itinerary of tourists.
. From late November to Tet is the travel time for foreign visitors to Hạ Long. Vietnamese tourists mostly choose to come here in the summer, so during this time, Hạ Long is also peaceful and has more privacy space for you to enjoy.

The best and hottest tourist destinations in Hạ Long
4.1. Hạ Long Bay
Hạ Long Bay possesses majestic and poetic natural beauty with thousands of large and small islands and many unique caves. The bay is also recognized by UNESCO as a world natural wonder, attracting a large number of tourists every year to beautiful destinations such as: Dragon Eye Island, Ti Top Island, Hon Con Coc, Ngoc Vung Island, Surprise Cave.
4.2. Tuần Châu Island
Located on Tuần Châu Island, Tuần Châu tourist area attracts tourists with beautiful and romantic scenery. When you come to Tuần Châu, you should participate in the water music performance, enjoy outdoor entertainment parks or the newly opened dinosaur park that attracts many young people.

4.3. Quảng Ninh Museum
Considered a miniature model of Quảng Ninh, Quảng Ninh Museum contains the culture of Hạ Long people, depicting the most characteristic features of the mining land. This is also a famous and beautiful check-in point.

4.4. Cửa Vạn fishing village
According to the travel experience of many tourists, without coming to Cửa Vạn fishing village, you will not fully appreciate the beauty here. Cửa Vạn is an ancient fishing village on the bay with a very unique lifestyle of coastal fishermen. Here, you will discover exciting activities such as fishing, squid fishing, rowing... and enjoy delicious seafood right on the boat.

4.5. Bài Thơ Mountain
Bài Thơ Mountain carries a mystical and solemn beauty. From here, you can overlook the entire romantic scenery of Hạ Long.

However, the activity of climbing Bài Thơ Mountain has been temporarily suspended due to safety concerns for tourists, instead, you can visit and admire the scenery below. Please update information carefully from the local authorities before scheduling your specific itinerary for your trip to Hạ Long!

4.6. Bãi Cháy Beach - Hạ Long tourist attraction
Bãi Cháy Beach is an artificial beach located near Hạ Long Bay. According to the travel experience of many tourists, this is considered the most beautiful beach in the city with clear blue water, smooth white sand stretching nearly 1,000m. Here you can enjoy swimming, check-in, and have fun to your heart's content.

4.7. Lan Hạ Bay
Lan Hạ Bay is located on the East of Cát Bà Island and adjacent to the South of Hạ Long Bay. Possessing majestic natural landscapes, unique primitive scenery, Lan Hạ Bay is an ideal stop for those who love wilderness and peace. Visiting Lan Hạ, tourists will experience exciting activities on the sea and explore the simple life of fishermen here.

4.8. Bái Tử Long Bay
Bái Tử Long Bay consists of hundreds of large and small islands that enchant tourists with the simple, mysterious beauty of the rocky islands, limestone islands rising and falling on the waves. The pristine, pure landscape of the long stretches of white sandy beaches will also captivate you.

4.9. Hạ Long Old Quarter
Hạ Long Old Quarter, also known as Bãi Cháy Old Quarter, blends the unique architectural beauty between traditional and modern, meticulously recreating the characteristics of Hội An and Hanoi's Old Quarter. Especially, every corner is meticulously designed so every nook and cranny is an ideal spot for young people to live virtually.

4.10. Hạ Long Night Market
Hạ Long Night Market is a place where you can find many unique and typical items of the bay area such as seashell wind chimes, handicrafts... Besides, this place is also known as a "culinary paradise" with many seafood stalls, snack bars that make you forget your way home.

4.11. Some other attractive experiences of Hạ Long tourism
Not only sightseeing, admiring landscapes, having fun, when coming to Hạ Long, tourists also experience many unique and impressive experiences such as:

. Kayaking: enjoying the scenery on the bay by kayak is an exciting activity for tourists.
. Visiting the floating village: feeling the life of coastal fishermen.
. Exploring the natural beauty of Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Trong Cave.
. Enjoying specialties: Hạ Long has a rich and diverse culinary culture, you should enjoy famous dishes such as seafood, sticky rice with seafood, sour pork skin, Tú Lệ wine...
. Exploring Yoko Onsen Quảng Ninh hot spring, Vinpearl Hạ Long Resort, Tuan Chau entertainment area.

With the above sharing, hopefully, you will have more information and useful experiences to make your Hạ Long trip more perfect. Wish you and your family have a fun and safe trip

Getting to Ha Long
5.1. How to travel to Ha Long?
With the synchronized development of transportation infrastructure, traveling to Ha Long is very fast and convenient. From Hanoi, tourists can use various means of transportation to get to Ha Long such as:
Motorbike

For traveling to Ha Long by motorbike from Hanoi and some northern provinces, you can choose one of the following two routes:

Route 1: Hanoi - Bac Ninh following National Highway 18 then continue to Pha Lai - Chi Linh - Dong Trieu - Uong Bi - Ha Long
Route 2: Noi Bai Airport - Bac Ninh, continue on QL18A to Pha Lai - Sao Do - Dong Trieu - Uong Bi - Ha Long
The travel time by motorbike from Hanoi to Ha Long is about 4 - 5 hours. However, the long distance may cause fatigue and danger. Nevertheless, for those who enjoy adventure tourism, this will be a great experience. However, if traveling by motorbike, remember to maintain a suitable speed, equip yourself with a helmet with a visor, long-sleeved shirt for safety during the journey.

Car

If traveling by car, you just need to follow the directions on the Hanoi - Ha Long expressway, and you can quickly and safely travel to Ha Long. The travel time by car from Hanoi to Ha Long is only about 2 - 2.5 hours, so it is very convenient.

Public transportation

In addition to personal vehicles, you can also use public transportation such as taxis, buses, and trains. If departing from southern provinces, tourists can also take a flight to Cat Bi Airport - Hai Phong or Van Don Airport - Quang Ninh and quickly travel to Ha Long.

5.2. Means of transportation in Ha Long City
In the Ha Long city area, there are quite a few suitable means of transportation:

Motorbike taxi (Xe ôm)

You can easily hire a motorbike taxi at a reasonable price. However, based on the travel experience of many tourists in Ha Long, remember to negotiate the price before getting on the bike to avoid being overcharged.

Bus

Ha Long has a continuous bus system, linking to famous tourist destinations. Depending on the departure and destination, tourists will choose the most suitable bus route. The average bus fare in Ha Long is about 7,000 - 10,000 VND per trip.

Electric car

Electric cars are a popular means of transportation, especially in the center and tourist destinations of Ha Long city.

Currently, the city has 5 Ha Long electric car routes serving tourists, starting from Bai Chay tourist area or the center of Ha Long city. Electric cars pass through famous Ha Long tourist destinations such as Bai Chay Bridge, Quang Ninh Museum - Library, Bà Thơ Mountain relic area, Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long.

The fare for Ha Long electric cars ranges from 500,000 to 900,000 VND per trip. Operating hours are from 7:00 to 22:00 daily.

Taxi

This is a convenient means of transportation suitable for most tourists. The tourist destinations in Ha Long are not far apart, so transportation costs are not a significant concern. Taxi fares in Ha Long range from 5,000 to 11,000 VND per kilometer depending on the taxi company and distance traveled.

What to eat in Ha Long? Ha Long's delicious dishes to try
6.1. Grilled squid - Famous Ha Long specialty
The first delicious dish that answers the question of what to eat in Ha Long is grilled squid. Grilled squid is a famous specialty of Ha Long's coastal area. The golden, fragrant pieces of squid are elaborately and skillfully processed. When you bite into a piece of grilled squid, you will feel the crispy texture, the sweet and savory taste when dipped in chili sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce.
If you want to buy this dish as a gift when visiting Ha Long, according to the travel experience of many people, consider buying hand-grilled squid from locals in Ha Long such as Ba Kien, Fishing Village, Hien Nhung... They know how to choose the right squid, mix the ingredients in reasonable proportions, and use traditional processing methods. In this way, the grilled squid will be more fragrant and crispy.

6.2. Stir-fried snails with fermented tofu - Ha Long's delicious dish
Without betel leaves, cooking oil, Ha Long people stir-fry snails with fermented tofu, dried coconut, and lime leaves. The snail dipping sauce also does not require complicated preparation but is taken from the chili sauce that was used to stir-fry the snails earlier.

The snails are cleaned, put into a pot, seasoned, and brought to a boil. When the aroma is strong and fragrant, they are removed from the heat. Stir-fried snails with fermented tofu are crispy, flavorful, and spicy, making tourists enjoy every bite.

6.3. Steamed spider crab
Spider crab is a type of crab with 2 very large and meaty pincers. Although not as rich as crab meat, spider crab meat is tastier than crab meat, and the price is also very affordable. Steamed spider crab is an attractive dish chosen by many tourists to enjoy when visiting Ha Long. Besides steaming, you can also cook spider crab in many different ways such as tamarind stir-fry, charcoal grilled, stir-fried with glass noodles.

6.4. Ha Long razor clams
Razor clams are extremely valuable marine worms, with 1 kg of dried razor clams costing up to 4 - 5 million VND. When you come to Quang Ninh, don't forget to enjoy the specialties made from razor clams such as crispy island razor clams, grilled razor clams, stir-fried razor clams with jicama, breaded and fried razor clams.

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