Ha Long Travel Guide: From A to Z (Updated 2024)

Mytour presents the ultimate Ha Long travel guide, offering comprehensive insights into top destinations and delicious cuisine in this stunning bay area.

Ha Long Travel Guide: From A to Z (Updated 2024)

Overview of Ha Long Travel

Ha Long Bay is a renowned tourist destination in Vietnam, located on the western shore of the Gulf of Tonkin in the Northeastern region of Vietnam. With thousands of majestic islands, the miraculous creation of nature, Ha Long Bay has been recognized multiple times by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. Ha Long tourism boasts stunning landscapes, attracting domestic and international tourists alike.

Best Time to Visit Ha Long: When to Go?

Ha Long is one of the oldest areas in Vietnam, characterized by diverse and complex geological landscapes including hills, valleys, coastal areas, islands, and bays. Consequently, the weather in this area is quite unique and influenced by various factors.

Hạ Long City lies in a coastal climate region with two distinct seasons: winter from November to March and summer from April to October. Summer is the best time for tourism, also the peak season for visiting Ha Long. The summer weather is suitable for beach tourism. During this time, the sky is clear, perfect for taking memorable photos. Overall, the weather in Ha Long is not too harsh, allowing tourists to visit year-round, except during severe storms.

Transportation: Getting Around Ha Long

Motorbike/Car

Hanoi - Bac Ninh - Ha Long Route: 155 km. This is the shortest road route from Hanoi to Ha Long for tourists traveling by car, taking about 3 hours. The itinerary is as follows:

- From Hanoi via Route 5 - Sai Dong intersection: 10 km.

- Sai Dong via Route 1 - Bac Ninh: 23 km.

- From Bac Ninh via Route 18 - Pha Lai - Chi Linh - Dong Trieu - Uong Bi - Ha Long: 122 km.

Route from Hanoi to Bac Ninh - Ha Long: 160 km.

- From Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) via Noi Bai - Bac Ninh route (32 km) to Bac Ninh.

- Join National Highway 18A via Pha Lai, Sao Do, Dong Trieu, Uong Bi to Ha Long.

Bus

From Hanoi to Ha Long

Travelers can reach Ha Long by Limousine buses that provide door-to-door service upon request (Phuc Xuyen, Van Don Xanh, Ha Long Travel…).

Phuc Xuyen Bus Company

Address:

Main office: Block 7, Area 1, Yen Thanh Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province

Bai Chay Office: Bai Chay Bus Station

Lao Cai Office: 080 Phan Dinh Phung, Pho Moi, Lao Cai

Ha Long Branch: Phuc Xuyen Bus Station, Ha Phong, Ha Long

Column 3 Office - Ha Long (express delivery reception): 239 Nguyen Van Cu - Ha Long City

Sa Pa Office: 573 Dien Bien Phu

Hanoi Office: 55 Duong Dinh Nghe, Yen Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Phone:  1900 6799

Van Don Green Bus Company

Address:

Zone 5 – Cai Rong Town – Van Don District – Quang Ninh Province

Phone: 1900 2640

Ha Long Travel Bus Company

Address:

Address VP 1 Hanoi: 107 Voong Street, Dong Tam Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi

Address VP 2 Hanoi: 21 Tu Mo Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

Address VP 3 Hanoi: Lot 13, Auction Area X3, Cu Khoi Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi.

Address VP Halong: No. 256 Nguyen Van Cu, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Address VP Cam Pha: Lot 13, Group 5 Hoa Lac, Cam Binh Ward, Cam Pha City, Quang Ninh

Phone: 1900 0381

From Saigon to Halong

From Saigon to Halong, tourists can fly from Saigon to Hanoi and then take a bus or motorcycle to Halong.

Seaplane

Apart from conventional means of transportation, tourists to Halong Bay from Hanoi now have a new option with the modern and luxurious seaplane of Hai Au Aviation.

The aircraft, with 2 seats for pilots, 12 seats for passengers, and spacious windows, not only saves travel time but also allows you to comfortably admire the beautiful scenery from above, capturing memorable moments of Halong Bay from altitudes ranging from 150 to 3,000 meters above sea level.

Transportation Options in Halong

Taxi services within the city include:

• Taxi 886 – Mong Cai: 033 3886 886.
• Halong: 033 362 62 62.
• Hong Gai: 033 384 84 84
• Mai Linh: 033 3628 628
• Thanh Hung: 033. 3659659
• Thinh Hung: 033. 3616161
• Sao Mai: 033. 3822822
• Dong Bac: 033. 3828282
• Quang Ninh: 033. 3656656
• Bai Chay: 033. 3646464

Boat Tours in Halong Bay:

You can rent boats for touring Halong Bay at two ports:

– Tuan Chau International Port (Phone: 0203 6275 658)

– Passenger Port Vinashin Hon Gai (Phone: 0203 3556 628)

Experience Halong Cruise

5-star Cruises:

Ambassador Cruise:

As the largest and most modern 5-star cruise in Halong Bay to date, the Ambassador Cruise offers luxurious and sophisticated design, 5-star standard service with a world-famous Michellin-starred menu, ensuring that your journey on Halong Bay becomes truly distinctive and upscale.

Paradise Cruise

With luxurious 5-star cruise ships, featuring both traditional wooden boats (Paradise Luxury) and modern steel vessels (Paradise Elegance), the cruise collection from Paradise Group always leads with the motto of providing the best experience for customers. With perfect and upscale service, Paradise Cruise is the ultimate choice for you when visiting Halong Bay.

Margaret Cruise

With a design inspired by European architecture, Margaret Cruise is favored for its incredibly favorable prices for a 5-star cruise. With full amenities, diverse and abundant cuisine, Margaret Cruise is suitable for families, couples wanting to experience a luxurious vacation in Halong Bay.

4-star Cruises:

Pelican Cruise :

Operated by the same company and a higher-grade cruise than Glory Legend, Pelican Cruise owns modern and luxurious facilities, 4-star standard amenities and services, promising a wonderful experience exploring Halong Bay for you.

Stellar Cruise

Blending tradition and modernity, with modern standard amenities and services, along with incredibly favorable room rates for the 4-star cruise segment, Stellar Cruise is suitable for budget-conscious travelers who want to experience top-notch and classy service on Halong Bay.

3-star Cruises:

Glory Legend Cruise

Rated as one of the best quality cruises in the 3-star category, with traditional design, professional and friendly service staff, along with exquisite cuisine and catering to diverse needs of travelers, Glory Legend Cruise is truly an excellent choice for a cruise trip on Halong Bay.

One-day Halong Bay sightseeing cruises:

Paradise Explorer Cruise: operated by Paradise Group, Paradise Explorer promises to offer you a 5-star experience on Halong Bay combined with World Heritage sightseeing activities in an extremely exciting one-day journey.

Luxury Cruise: is one of the few cruises in Halong Bay offering one-day sightseeing programs with private room service like overnight cruises. Absolute comfort for travelers is the motto of Paradise Luxury Cruise.

Places to visit when traveling to Halong Bay

Thien Cung Cave

Thien Cung Cave is located on the north of Dau Go Island, 4km away from the tourist wharf to the south. It is one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave, nearly 10,000m² wide, has a very complex structure, with many levels, many compartments with very high and wide ceilings and walls. Especially inside the cave, everywhere we look, we see countless stalactites, stalagmites with strange shapes.

Dau Go Cave

Located on Dau Go Island, about 300m from Thien Cung Cave. Dau Go Cave is spacious and beautiful with mossy ancient features, known to the French as the 'Cave of Marvels'. The cave has a diverse and abundant ecosystem. Due to its enlarged entrance, the humidity inside the cave is high, combined with the sunlight, showcasing the diverse development of the vegetation system, especially moss, ferns, and woody plants. This is a distinctive feature compared to many other caves in Halong Bay.

Maze Cave

Maze Cave is located 25m above sea level on Lom Bo Island, about 2km southwest of Titop Island. From a distance, the cave entrance resembles a deeply embedded roof on the island's slope. Maze Cave has a complex structure with multiple levels, compartments, and wide passages within the rock roof, with corridors stretching over 100m, gradually rising to the west and overlooking a small lake named Maze Lake.

Drum Cave and Virgin Cave

Located on the two wings of a small mountain arch east of Bo Hon Island, over 3km from Surprise Cave to the southeast by sea route. The two caves are 700-800m apart across a small sea area. The entrances face different directions. Standing in one cave and shouting loudly, the sound can be heard in the other cave.

These caves not only feature numerous stalactites and beautiful landscapes but also attract tourists with a touching legend. In one cave, there is a flat rock that resembles a reclining girl reaching out to the sea, hence called Virgin Cave. The other cave has a very tall stalactite column resembling a giant boy standing and gazing far out to sea. Fishermen say that on rainy and windy days, passing through here, the sound of the wind hitting the mountain walls echoes like a drum, hence this cave is called Drum Cave.

Soi Sim Island

Soi Sim Island covers an area of about 8.7 hectares, located on the west side of Halong Bay, about 12km from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf (Halong City), and about 700m from Ti Top Island. The island is covered with pristine forests with a variety of rich flora, including many unique and characteristic species of the Halong Bay ecosystem. Local residents say that the island is named Soi Sim because it is covered with many Sim trees.

Ti Top Island

Ti Top Island features steep cliffs on one side and a gently sloping beach with a white, flat sandbank on the other. Tourist boats often stop here. Visitors can either swim at the beach or climb to the mountain peak to enjoy panoramic views of the island. From above, Ti Top Beach resembles a crescent moon embracing the foot of the island. Unlike many other tourist spots in Halong Bay, besides its beautiful natural scenery, Ti Top Island also boasts a beautiful beach called Ti Top Beach. Although not large, the beach is tranquil, spacious, and very clean, with the sand continuously washed by the tides, remaining pristine and white, and the sea water clear throughout the four seasons.

Luon Cave

Halong Bay tourism prides itself on a vast cave system, each cave with its own beauty and associated stories. One of the typical caves is Luon Cave, located on Bo Hon Island, 14km from Bai Chay. Here, you can admire stalactites formed over millions of years, with various shapes and sizes. In front of the cave is Tortoise Islet, and to the right is Heaven's Gate.

Astonishment Cave

Astonishment Cave is located in the central area of the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, on Bo Hon Island. Inside Astonishment Cave are numerous richly shaped stalactites. Astonishment Cave is situated in an area with many famous tourist attractions of Halong Bay (Ti Top Beach - Bo Nau Cave - Me Cung Cave - Luon Cave - Astonishment Cave) and was given the name 'Grotte des surprises' (Cave of Astonishment) by the French.

Bai Chay Beach

Bai Chay Beach Resort area stretches along the coast of Halong Bay, suitable for resting and swimming. This resort area enjoys sea breezes year-round, with an average temperature of around 20°C throughout the year.

Tuan Chau Island

Tuan Chau Island is the most beautiful island among the 1,969 islands in Halong Bay, and it is also the only inhabited island. Here, you can find the largest artificial beach in Vietnam. Tra Co Beach, with its vast stretch of white sand, is an ideal place for recreation and engaging in exciting water activities.

Fishing Village of Cua Van

One of the quintessential Vietnamese experiences in Halong Bay tourism. At the Fishing Village of Cua Van, visitors not only immerse themselves in serene and tranquil surroundings but also learn about the cultural life of fishermen, experiencing rowing boats, casting nets, and fishing.

Quan Lan Island

Quan Lan Island belongs to Van Don district, approximately 55 km away from Halong City. Known for its beautiful coastal tourism, Quan Lan Island attracts tourists with its pristine, mineral-rich environment and lush landscapes. The island also boasts numerous historical and cultural relics, bearing the marks of the heroic struggles of our forefathers against foreign invaders. Especially during the summer, must-visit destinations on Quan Lan include beaches such as Son Hao and Chan Tien. Staying here, visitors can choose accommodations near the beach, participate in bonfire exchanges with locals, go fishing, and catch squid.

Ngoc Vung Island

With an area of approximately 30 km2, Ngoc Vung Island is located in Bai Tu Long Bay, about 40km from the center of Cam Pha town and 35km from Tuan Chau tourist port. In the past, islanders specialized in pearl diving. The pearls here are famous for their beauty and brilliance. At night, boats from afar often see the glow of the pearls forming a halo around the island, hence the name Ngoc Vung (Pearl Halo) Island. The island has Mount Van Xuan, 182m high, with archaeological sites belonging to Halong culture, the ancient port of Cong Yen, part of the ancient trading port system of Van Don from the 12th century, and the ruins of Nguyen Dynasty's ancient house.

Dragon Eye Island

Dragon Eye Island, also known as Bai Dong Island, covers an area of approximately 30 hectares and is located in the southern part of Halong Bay, adjacent to Lan Ha Bay. The most attractive feature of Dragon Eye Island lies in its pristine and untouched beauty. If you have the financial capability to embark on a seaplane tour, you will be able to admire the entirety of Halong Bay from above, and then you will understand why this island is called Dragon Eye. Nestled amidst majestic mountain ranges, the island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Surely, once you witness the cool and clear water here, you will want to immerse yourself endlessly in a place that seems to reveal the depths beneath.

Poem Mountain

Poem Mountain is situated in the heart of Halong City, exuding a mysterious and captivating charm that immediately draws the attention of visitors. From different angles, the mountain sometimes resembles a pouncing tiger, sometimes a lion preying, and sometimes a dragon about to take flight. From the summit of Poem Mountain, standing at 168 meters – one of the tallest peaks in Halong, visitors can gaze into the distance and overlook most of the main roads of Halong City – the capital of Quang Ninh province, as well as the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay.

Quang Ninh Museum

Quang Ninh Museum and Library is a unique architectural masterpiece. Just looking at it from the outside, many young people are already exclaiming 'wow!' From the very tall staircase to the black glass section, like a giant mirror reflecting the Halong sky and sea, coupled with the impressive font writing the name of the museum, it's enough to take a bunch of virtual photos. Stepping inside, everyone will be amazed by the spacious interior. With 3 floors, Quang Ninh Museum provides visitors with the most comprehensive view of the nature and people of this region. The museum is open on all days of the week except Monday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The ticket price for museum entry is 30,000 VND per person for adults; 15,000 VND per person for students; and 10,000 VND per person for children.

Queen Cable Car

The Queen Cable Car spans across the entrance to Cua Luc Bay, connecting from Bai Chay Beach to Ba Deo (Hon Gai, Ha Long City). So, if you find yourself on this cable car system, you will be stunned by the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay from above. Whether it's day or night, the scenery you'll directly experience is absolutely stunning! Perched atop Ba Deo Hill, the Sun Wheel is the second-largest Ferris wheel in Vietnam and also one of the top Ferris wheels in the world. Here, you'll get to admire Halong Bay from a height of 215 meters above sea level! Taking in these vast, majestic, and breathtaking images of Halong Bay will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Ba Vang Pagoda

Nestled on the slopes of Thanh Dang Mountain, the pagoda, also known as Bao Quang Tu, and commonly referred to as Ba Vang, shines brightly at night, creating an incredibly serene scene reminiscent of a fairyland. The pagoda is located at an altitude of 340 meters in a beautiful position west of Uong Bi City. In the foreground lies the winding Bach Dang River, in the distance, the port city of Hai Phong, while the captivating Do Son Beach with its endless waves catches the eye. To the left are the majestic Thanh Long Mountains, and to the right, the imposing Bach Ho Mountains descend.

Yen Tu Heritage Site

Halong tourism is not just about the sea. If you're into temple visits and religious worship, then tourists should visit the Yen Tu Heritage Site. It is a system of pagodas, shrines, towers, and ancient trees blending harmoniously with the natural landscape, scattered from Doi Do to Yen Tu Mountain in ascending order of height.

Must-Try Experiences

Kayaking Adventure

If you visit Halong Bay without experiencing the kayak exploration journeys, then it's truly a missed opportunity. Sitting on a small kayak, paddling gently on the emerald water, while admiring the captivating natural scenery, is a simple yet incredibly enjoyable experience. Halong Bay has been selected by National Geographic Adventures as one of the top 25 kayak tourism destinations in the world.

Overnight Stay on Cruise

Cruise ships in the bay resemble mini hotels, with private rooms equipped with clean bedding, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. It's fascinating to relax in your own room and open the window to see majestic mountains, vast waters, playful fish, and jellyfish swimming right beneath your room window. And at night, you can also go up to the ship's deck to stargaze and enjoy the nighttime sea view.

Admiring Halong Bay from Seaplane

If you've ever experienced admiring the scenery of Halong Bay on cruises but still feel unsatisfied because you haven't seen the beautiful views of Halong Bay like in the advertised movies, then there's nothing more ideal than admiring Halong Bay from a seaplane.

Currently in Vietnam, Hai Au Aviation is the first private airline to provide seaplane sightseeing services with premium flying experiences. The aircraft has 2 seats for pilots, 12 seats for passengers, and spacious windows, allowing passengers to comfortably enjoy the beautiful scenery from the plane and capture memorable moments of Halong Bay from altitudes ranging from 150 to 3,000 meters above sea level.

Especially, The New York Times (USA) once voted admiring Halong Bay from a seaplane as one of the most attractive tourism services in 2015.

Challenge Yourself with Mountain Climbing

Not only attractive because of the charming natural beauty, romantic seascape, but also with diverse and challenging terrain, Halong Bay is a challenge for mountain climbing enthusiasts. If you are a fan of this adventurous sport, the rugged cliffs, majestic mountain peaks, and caves in Halong Bay will give you a sense of longing to conquer.

Explore Stunning Caves

Halong Bay is often likened by many travelers to a masterpiece of nature, bestowed with perfect beauty. And within this aquatic masterpiece, besides the 'water and rocks' as many people often say, it is also famous for its beautiful and unique caves. Each cave in Halong has an interesting name, arousing curiosity among travelers who want to explore them, such as Heavenly Palace Cave, Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, Wooden Head Cave, Ginger Cave, etc.

Visit Fishing Villages on the Bay

Away from the glittering lights and extravagance of city centers, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of urban life. The coastal fishing villages in Halong are truly peaceful, fresh, and interesting destinations for travelers. Destinations for this experiential activity may include the Vung Vieng Fishing Cooperative in Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Cua Van Fishing Village, Ba Hang Fishing Village, etc. You can rent a boat right at the Halong Bay tourist pier.

Eat: Dishes, snacks, specialties of Halong tourism

Tourism in Halong specifically and Quang Ninh tourism in general not only offers vast seascape but also a variety of exquisite culinary specialties, carrying the salty taste of the sea. Below are some specialties that travelers cannot miss when traveling here.

White Sticky Rice with Grilled Squid

White sticky rice made from freshly fragrant glutinous rice, eaten with golden crispy grilled squid, dipped in delicious fish sauce with sprinkled pepper. Price: each serving of white sticky rice with grilled squid or grilled squid rolled rice cakes at local eateries ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 VND. Grilled squid can also be purchased by weight at around 250,000 VND/kg.

Address:

Minh Hoa Grilled Squid Sticky Rice Eatery - 38 Commerce, Ward Bach Dang, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Quang Phong Grilled Squid - Lot C112A, Old Quarter, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Grilled Squid Rolled Rice Cakes

What makes this dish special is the grilled squid. The grilled squid is made from the freshest and best squid, hand-ground to retain a certain crispiness and the natural aroma of the squid. The grilled squid is eaten with hot rolled rice cakes dipped in a bowl of sweet and salty fish sauce. The taste will surely linger in your memory. The dipping fish sauce in Halong is lighter and more liquid than the fish sauce in the South.

Eatery Address:

Mrs. Yen's Squid Rolled Rice Cakes - 36 Doan Thi Diem, Ward Bach Dang, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Squid Rolled Rice Cakes - 702 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Special Dish

Geoduck is a mollusk with two shell valves like clams, which can be processed in many ways: grilled, steamed, boiled into porridge, stir-fried with noodles or vegetables. Geoduck can also be used to make liquor. Geoduck liquor has a unique aroma of the sea. Places to enjoy: Restaurants and eateries in Halong all have geoduck dishes. To buy geoduck or geoduck liquor, tourists can visit the Cai Ram street market, Dao Garden where there are many options.

Purchase Address:

Halong Seafood - 33 Le Quy Don, Halong, Quang Ninh

Razor Clam Porridge

Razor clam, also known as sea ginseng or sea worm. This is a very nutritious and valuable dish, so the price will be slightly high. However, this is a dish you should definitely try when visiting Halong. Razor clams have a very sweet taste when cooked with porridge, making it an extremely nutritious and valuable dish. In addition to porridge, razor clams are often stir-fried with water spinach and garlic, extremely fragrant and delicious, although you may feel a little hesitant when seeing razor clams due to their appearance.

Basket Cake with Filled Glutinous Rice Balls

A specialty cake of the San Diu people, an ethnic group living in Quang Ninh. Basket Cake with Filled Glutinous Rice Balls is both a festive dish and a cake used for the New Year offering of the San Diu people. The cake is made from glutinous rice flour cooked with molasses or brown sugar. After cooking, the cake has a golden brown color, sprinkled with sesame seeds, peanuts on top, it is very soft, fragrant, and sweet.

Halong Yogurt with Tapioca Pearls

A delicious and nutritious dessert, with the perfect combination of smooth yogurt paired with fragrant tapioca pearls and the creamy taste of coconut milk, can also be combined with some fruits. All create a refreshing dessert. It can be said that Halong Yogurt with Tapioca Pearls has become a sensation across the country.

Restaurant Address:

Halong Yogurt with Tapioca Pearls - Branch 00 - C107 Area C, Sunworld Pedestrian Street, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Sea Cucumber

Sea cucumber is a precious and unique seafood, but it is very difficult to process, requiring experience. Sea cucumbers are quite common in the waters of Quang Ninh. Because of their appearance similar to a toxic species called sea slug, caution is needed when buying or processing them. It is best to eat sea cucumbers prepared by reputable restaurants. Delicious dishes made from sea cucumbers include grilled sea cucumber cartilage, stir-fried sea cucumber with glass noodles, etc.

Restaurant Address:

Dung Hoa Sea Cucumber Restaurant - 96 Thanh Thien, Hong Hai, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Sam Auntie Beo - Vo Nguyen Giap, Hong Hai, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Kelp Noodle Soup

Kelp is a type of large crab with very large claws, hairy legs, firm and fragrant meat. Kelp noodle soup is often used as a delicious and nutritious breakfast dish. In addition to kelp, the soup also contains other seafood such as razor clams, sea shrimp, sea cucumbers, and squid. The broth with the sweet and clear taste of seafood, accompanied by pickled radishes, will stimulate your taste buds.

Restaurant Address:

Mrs. Lan's Kelp Noodle Soup - Garden Area, Villa 12, Thuong Mai, Cai Dam, Bai Chay, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Huong Beo Kelp Noodle - 20 Tan Mai, Bai Chay, Halong City, Quang Ninh

Nodding Cake

The making of nodding cake is similar in appearance to making rolled cake. When eating, dip the cake into a special dipping sauce along with a piece of fermented pork (pickled meat) carefully marinated. Place to enjoy: The most famous nodding cake is in Tien Yen. However, nodding cakes can be found throughout Quang Ninh, each with its own unique and delicious flavor.

Restaurant Address:

Mrs. Cuc's Restaurant 73 Hoa Binh - No. 73, Hoa Binh Street, Tien Yen, Quang Ninh

Fermented Pork Rolls, Fermented Meat Rolls in Quang Yen Town

The ingredients for making fermented pork rolls are all common items. Pork skin is finely shredded, vermicelli is made from roasted beans or rice, and peanuts are crushed and mixed together to create a delicious mixture. Despite its simplicity, through the secret recipe, thorough mixing, and dipping sauce, this rustic gift becomes unique and irresistible.

Restaurant Address:

Tien Yen Eggplant

Tien Yen eggplant is a crossbreed between duck and goose, with a flavor profile from both, but when processed by the hands of Tien Yen locals, it becomes exceptionally delicious. Tien Yen locals prepare the eggplant meat and its dedicated dipping sauce impeccably. The dipping sauce boasts the fragrant taste of Ca Rong, Van Yen, Cat Hai fish sauce, along with the sweet and spicy flavors of Quang Tay ginger grown in the hometown soil.

Hoanh Bo Soaked Glutinous Rice Wine in Halong

The wine is crafted from local specialty glutinous rice. Unground glutinous rice is cooked and then fermented. Once fermented to the desired level, it is infused with yeast from the leaves found in the Hoanh Bo forest. After a period of time, it transforms into wine, which is then bottled for gradual consumption, served by the jar during meals. Hoanh Bo Soaked Glutinous Rice Wine has a sour, sweet taste, stimulating digestion and thirst-quenching, especially refreshing during the summer months.

Halong Tourism Hotel

1. Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Retreat

Mount Yen Tu - annually attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists. As Yen Tu tourism develops, more accommodation options are available to serve tourists. However, if you're seeking a luxurious and tranquil retreat, immersed in nature, with a strong traditional touch, then Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Retreat is the perfect choice.

Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Retreat makes you feel like you're in a mythical paradise. The resort is nestled at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, featuring unique architecture blending seamlessly with the landscape. This perfect combination provides you with a place of rest, where you can find inner peace.

Address: Yen Tu Heritage Site, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh

2. FLC Hạ Long Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort

FLC Hạ Long Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort boasts 649 luxurious hotel rooms with elegant interior and views overlooking Ha Long Bay or the 18-hole golf course. Combining impressive design with traditional values, this 5-star hotel offers top-notch amenities waiting for you to explore and enjoy the true lifestyle.

With its rustic design, Hương Biển Restaurant offers you moments to enjoy local cuisine and relaxation experiences amidst nature. It is an unmissable stop for seafood enthusiasts, featuring a diverse menu of fresh seafood and Ha Long specialties.

Address: Nguyen Van Cu Street, Hong Hai Ward, Ha Long

3. Vinpearl Resort & Spa Hạ Long

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Hạ Long is secluded on Reu Island within the Ha Long Bay complex. Inspired by the Rennes City Hall (France), the resort features a gently curved design embracing the sea, exuding charm. Moreover, it boasts a large outdoor swimming pool system, providing excellent relaxation during your vacation.

Relaxing in the luxurious rooms of the magnificent hotel resembling a European castle with spacious balconies, opening to the majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, is a unique experience at Vinpearl Resort & Spa Hạ Long.

Address: Reu Island, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

4. Sun Onsen Village Quang Hanh Resort

Sun Onsen Village Quang Hanh is a project invested by Sun Group, which is also the investor of the most modern service and entertainment chain in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. Situated at the Quang Hanh hot mineral spring resort, Sun Onsen Village Quang Hanh enjoys a prime location at the heart of the coastal road between Ha Long and Cam Pha, and National Highway 18A, connecting the main centers of Quang Ninh province.

It is a complex of villas developed by Sun Group with a breakthrough idea: bringing the natural hot mineral streams of Quang Hanh into each villa, making it impressive for tourists. It is also a high-class hot spring villa complex with unique and prestigious values, shaping it into an integral part of the 'Japanese-style resort town'.

Address: Group 5, Zone 9B, Quang Hanh Ward, Cam Pha City, Quang Ninh

5. The Yacht By DC Hotel Ha Long

With a unique design resembling a yacht on land and services inspired by the generous and hospitable people of Ha Long, The Yacht by DC promises to be a destination you don't want to miss on your upcoming trip. Every detail of the hotel is designed not only to be loved at first sight but also to truly live and enjoy.

There's more to your trip than just stylish accommodation. Enjoy wine, dine, and relax in the collection of restaurants and bars inspired by the seasons at The Yacht by DC. Immerse yourself in the beautiful ocean view and lively atmosphere while dining at Fern, a family-friendly restaurant. The restaurant offers buffet breakfast and all-day à la carte options with a variety of Vietnamese, international, fresh seafood, and dessert dishes.

Address: 258 Bai Chay, Ha Long City

6. Premier Village Ha Long Bay Resort

Premier Village Ha Long Bay Resort is a secluded 5-star resort located along Bai Chay Beach, offering panoramic views of Ha Long Bay. Inspired by tropical gardens where palm trees provide shade, Premier Village Ha Long Bay is likened to a 'green oasis' nestled by the bay.

Premier Village Ha Long Bay features 67 private villas, each designed to harmonize perfectly with the tropical beauty of the bay, equipped with all the modern amenities to make you feel as comfortable as if you were in your own home.

Address: 9 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long

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