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Exploring Hạ Long: Insider Tips for Seamless Travel
Hạ Long, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay, and many captivating tourist attractions, attracts visitors from all over. For first-time travelers to Hạ Long, figuring out transportation can be a bit daunting. In this article, Mytour will share tips to make your travel experience smoother and more convenient.
Getting to Hạ Long
Hạ Long City, located in Quảng Ninh Province, is a tourism hub in the northern region. Finding transportation to this province is easy, whether by plane, bus, or even motorbike. The transportation infrastructure in Hạ Long and Quảng Ninh is well-developed, so you can rest assured about finding transportation to get here.
By Air – To serve the large influx of tourists to Hạ Long and Quảng Ninh in general, and to ease the burden on Nội Bài Airport, Quảng Ninh Province has built the Van Don International Airport. Since its operation, Van Don Airport has welcomed thousands of passengers each year. Alternatively, you can also fly to Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong. These two airports are conveniently located near Hạ Long, making them very convenient for travelers.
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Personal Vehicles – With inter-provincial and intra-provincial expressways, it's very easy and convenient to travel to Hạ Long by personal vehicle. The roads are standardized and significantly reduce travel time compared to before.
Coach Bus – This is a very popular mode of transportation from neighboring provinces. Hạ Long has a major bus station, Bai Chay Bus Station, located in Hạ Long City. For detailed information about bus routes at Bai Chay Bus Station and other stations in Quảng Ninh, you can visit the Quảng Ninh bus station website. Simply enter your departure and destination points to find bus routes, and the website will provide you with easy-to-reference detailed information.
Local Transportation in Hạ Long
Electric Cars – This is a fairly common mode of transportation, especially in the city center and tourist areas of Hạ Long. The fare for electric car rides is 30,000 VND per person plus additional charges based on the distance traveled. Electric cars are being actively promoted and developed in Hạ Long and at many tourist sites due to their advantages and low cost.
Taxi – While it's not difficult to catch a taxi in Hạ Long, taxi fares tend to be higher than other modes of transportation, so you may want to consider this beforehand. You can easily hail a taxi on the street or call taxi companies directly such as: Mai Linh Taxi – 0203 3628 628, Bai Chay Taxi – 0203 364 64 64, Sao Mai Taxi – 0203 3822 822.
Motorbike – Renting a self-driving motorbike in Hạ Long is very affordable, ranging from 100,000 – 200,000 VND/day, allowing you the freedom to explore anywhere in Hạ Long. To rent a motorbike, you need to have your ID card, and before renting, you should check the condition of the bike beforehand, which is a precaution to ensure you're fully prepared for your trip. Some places to rent motorbikes in Hạ Long include:
Quang Ninh Motorbike Rental
Address: 560 Le Thanh Tong, Ward Bach Dang, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0901 272 666
Bai Chay Motorbike Rental
Address: Sun World Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0978 741 713
Bus – A cost-effective mode of transportation, but it may take more time as buses make frequent stops to pick up passengers. Bus routes in Hạ Long are also relatively limited, so you need to carefully research the routes if you choose this mode of transportation.
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