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Summer tourism in Halong Bay is in full swing for 2013. The common queries among tourists preparing to visit this famous bay often revolve around where to stay, what to eat, and what activities to engage in most reasonably. The following insights curated by Mytour might provide some assistance.
Hotels in Halong Bay
The tourist center of Halong Bay is Bai Chay, home to numerous 3-4 star hotels such as Saigon Halong, Halong Plaza, Royal Lotus, and Mường Thanh.
Additionally, there are many privately-owned hotels and mini guesthouses situated in Vườn Đào Street and Hậu Cần Street, which are reasonable options for those with moderate incomes. If you have personal transportation, you can cross Bai Chay Bridge to downtown Halong City, where you'll also find many privately-owned guesthouses with 'just right' pricing and standard room quality.
A relatively recent service gaining popularity is overnight cruises on the bay, favored by individuals with relatively higher incomes.
Where to Eat?
Visitors to Halong Bay all desire to indulge in its seafood offerings. Various delicacies such as crab, mantis shrimp, scallops, abalone, fish, squid... are indispensable in every diner's meal.
The dining venues where visitors can enjoy seafood are restaurants located in the central tourist area of Bai Chay or some restaurants in the Cai Dam area such as Thien Anh, Ngoc Suong...
In downtown Halong City, there are plenty of restaurants for visitors to choose from, such as Phuong Loan, Thang Thuy, Anh Duong - Huong Lan, or restaurants located in the seaside road area of Coc 5 such as Laptop2, Vinh Xanh, JumBo, Lan Huong, Dang Hien...; floating restaurants like Hong Dam, Halong...
For night owls, indulging in nighttime culinary delights in the Cai Dam area (Bai Chay) or at the culinary street of Gieng Don (Halong) with various snail and seafood dishes is also an exciting experience.
Another very reasonable option is the eateries along the seaside road offering fresh and affordable seafood.
What to Do in Halong Bay?
During a summer visit to Halong Bay, tourists can immerse themselves in the sea waves with the smooth sands of Royal Beach or embark on tours around Halong Bay with its poetic caves and majestic limestone islands. Joining these tours, tourists also get to experience activities such as kayaking, visiting fishing villages...
Upcoming are numerous cultural and sports activities that tourists should not miss out on, such as the Halong Carnaval 2013, the international beach soccer tournament at Tuan Chau Beach, the Halong Challenger off-road race...
Shopping in Halong Bay
After a day of sightseeing, in the evening, tourists can stroll along the beach for relaxation or shop for souvenirs at the night market area.
Tourists can visit Halong Market to purchase dried sea worms, dried squid, squid sausage, carefully packaged dried seafood.
Additionally, tourists can purchase stone sculptures, typical souvenirs of Quang Ninh, at souvenir shops, or at the newly-operated Halong Center commercial center.
Quang Ninh, known for its coastal tourism strength, offers destinations beyond Halong Bay. Tourists can visit Van Don, Quan Lan, Ngoc Vung, Co To... to immerse themselves in the clear waters of pristine beaches, accompanied by friendly locals.
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Source: Mytour Travel Handbook - According to Giadinh
MytourOctober 2, 2015
