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Popular tourist spots in Halong Bay such as Bai Chay, Titop Island, Dragon Eye Island, and Thien Cung Cave are known for their charm and allure. Halong, with its majestic seascape, stunning limestone mountains, and especially the beautiful islands in Halong Bay, has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site.
Moreover, Halong boasts a rich cultural heritage with its traditional fishing villages, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the lives of fishermen and explore cultural and historical relics.
With a variety of exciting tourist activities such as cruising on the bay, exploring natural caves, swimming, and enjoying fresh seafood, these Halong Bay tourist destinations below are definitely not to be missed during your visit.
Beautiful Beaches for Swimming in Halong Bay
1. Bai Chay Beach
Bai Chay Beach is renowned for its nearly 1km-long artificial beach with fine white sand and crystal-clear water. It is an ideal Halong Bay tourist destination for swimming, participating in team-building activities, sunbathing, or engaging in various water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling, cave exploration, and visiting floating villages.
2. Sun World Beach
Sun World Beach is located just behind the Sun World Halong Complex amusement park, about 1km from the Halong Road axis, and is a favorite Halong Bay tourist destination. This artificial beach, although the sea water is not as clear, boasts white sandy beaches and lush coconut trees, making it a stunning photo spot for check-ins.
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3. Tuan Chau Beach
Tuan Chau Beach is located within the Tuan Chau Resort Complex, featuring smooth white sand and gentle waves. It's a perfect destination for both adults and children with full amenities such as freshwater swimming, camping, and modern automatic showers. Besides swimming, visitors can also engage in various recreational activities such as team building, canoeing, windsurfing, and beach volleyball.
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4. Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay consists of hundreds of large and small islands, including large islands inhabited by residents. It is considered one of the most attractive Halong Bay tourist destinations due to its diverse marine ecosystem with many caves, beaches, and a rich flora and fauna system.
5. Soi Sim Island
The reason this place is called Soi Sim Island is because there are many sim trees growing on the island. The area of the island is about 8.7 hectares and it is located in the western part of Halong Bay. The island has a primeval forest with diverse flora and fauna, including many unique plant species of value.
6. Ti Top Island
Ti Top Island is located right in the middle of the bay with steep cliffs and a flat white sandy beach. There are about 400 steps leading from the beach to the observation deck on the mountain, and tourist boats often stop here to take visitors to admire the beauty of the entire bay.
Additionally, Ti Top Island also boasts a beautiful beach called Ti Top Beach. The beach here features fine white sand, clear water, and although not large in size, it is known for its tranquility and spaciousness.
7. Dragon Eye Island
Dragon Eye Island is an area adjacent to Bai Tu Long, where there are natural white sandy beaches and landscapes with a pristine and untouched beauty. If you have the financial means, you can take a seaplane tour to admire the panoramic view of the island from above to understand why it is called Dragon Eye.
8. Surprise Cave
Located in the central area of the bay, Surprise Cave is regarded as one of the legendary tourist attractions in Halong Bay. Inside the cave, there are fossilized stalactites with unique shapes. The deepest part of the cave is called the heavenly garden, where we can find a pristine water lake with a rich ecosystem of flora and fauna.
9. Wooden Stakes Cave
Wooden Stakes Cave is recorded to have a history dating back 2 million years with a width of 12 meters and an entrance height of about 17 meters, considered the largest limestone mountain cave in Halong. The cave is vast, exuding ancient charm with moss-covered stalactites, impressing visitors with layers of colorful stalactites, and a rich ecosystem of moss, algae, and ferns.
10. Lantern Cave
Luon Cave is situated on Bo Hon Island, with steep cliffs and clear, calm waters year-round. Near the water's edge is an arch-shaped gate opening beneath the island, known as Luon Cave. Passing through this charming gate, visitors encounter a serene round lake surrounded by lush vegetation. Currently, tourists often choose Luon Cave as a top tourist destination for kayaking or bamboo boat rides.
11. Drum and Virgin Caves
Drum and Virgin Caves are closely associated with local legends, about a rock lying horizontally resembling a girl with her hair spread out into the sea, called Virgin Cave, while the other cave has a towering stalactite column resembling a giant man gazing out to the open sea, known as Drum Cave.
12. Thien Canh Son Cave
Thien Canh Son Cave is a relatively pristine cave located on Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay, within the Cong Do Natural Conservation Area. Here, visitors will be amazed by the scenery of impressive stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Additionally, from the outside, we can also admire the picturesque natural landscape of the bay and enjoy the rare fresh, cool air.
13. Thien Cung Cave
Thien Cung Cave is located on the northern part of Dau Go Island, with its entrance situated at a height of 25m above sea level. It has an area of nearly 10,000m2 with a complex structure, including multiple levels, chambers, and high ceilings. Upon entering, visitors are immediately overwhelmed by the myriad of strange-shaped stalactites and stalagmites, earning it the reputation of one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
14. Kim Quy Cave
Kim Quy Cave is located on Dam Nam Island, stretching 100m with a width ranging from 5 to 10m running in the North-South direction. The cave is associated with the legend of the golden turtle that helped King Le Loi defeat foreign invaders. After defeating the monsters in Halong, the king found a cave to rest and turned into stone within it.
15. Maze Cave
Maze Cave is as enchanting and captivating as its name suggests, possessing a beauty that is both poetic and romantic, yet pure. Venturing deeper into the cave, you will encounter sparkling stalactites resembling colorful curtains cascading down. The cave has a complex structure with multiple levels, chambers, and extensive passages, gradually rising to the west.
Fun Activities in Halong
16. Sun World Ha Long Complex
Sun World Ha Long Complex is a seaside amusement park spanning 169 hectares, earning its reputation as the premier entertainment destination in the North. It's also a sought-after spot for young people with a range of thrilling games in the Southeast Asia region, including:
- Water Park (Typhoon Water Park): Offers refreshing underwater games, an ideal destination to cool off on hot summer days.
- Dragon Park: A unique world of games for all ages, where you can experience a range of emotions with thrilling rides like the 'Speedy Dragon' – the longest roller coaster in Asia.
17. Hillside Amusement Area at Ba Deo Hill
Riding the 2km long Queen's Cable Car will take you to Ba Deo Hill Amusement Area, where you'll find impressive attractions offering unique experiences. Here, visitors on affordable Halong tours can check-in at the Japanese garden, unravel the mysteries of the Enchanted Castle, or conquer the sparkling Sun Wheel at night.
18. Tuan Chau Amusement Park
Tuan Chau Entertainment Complex spans over 5 hectares along the beach, making it one of the most popular Halong tourism destinations. The highlight here is the water music performance area covering 2.5 hectares, where visitors can enjoy various spectacular artistic performances with lively sound effects.
19. Halong Flower Park
Halong Flower Park is strategically located in the heart of the city and serves as a leisure and entertainment hub for many tourists. Visitors here can explore flower exhibition areas, outdoor recreational activities... On weekends, the park hosts music nights, attracting many music-loving young people.
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Exciting Check-in Spots in Halong
20. Bai Chay Bridge
Bai Chay Bridge is a favorite check-in spot for many travel enthusiasts in Halong. The bridge stands out with its unique architecture resembling a harp, illuminating brilliantly at night with sparkling lights, offering us the opportunity to capture many stunning photos.
21. Sun World Old Town
Sun World Old Town , also known as Bai Chay Old Town, is a bustling tourist destination in Halong. The space here is reminiscent of European streets while still capturing the unique charm of Hoi An and Hanoi's old quarters. At every corner, we discover a fantastic virtual living backdrop, with shops, restaurants, and cafes... for us to leisurely explore all day.
22. Bai Tho Mountain Peak
Bai Tho Mountain Peak is a prominent but lesser-known tourist spot in Halong, mainly frequented by local young people for hiking and check-ins. The view from up here is stunning, offering a panoramic vista of the city from above. The mountain is named Bai Tho (Poem) because there are still inscriptions of poems in Chinese characters by King Le Thanh Tong and Trinh Cuong at the summit.
23. Quang Ninh Museum and Library
Quang Ninh Museum and Library is known as a popular check-in spot among young people. Simply stand outside and take a photo with the impressive black stone-clad building, adorned with white font. Inside, you'll find a wide array of exhibits related to industries such as coal mining, seafood catching, antiques...
24. Halong Dolphin Show Palace
Also known by its full name as the 'Quang Ninh Planning, Exhibition, and Fair Palace', this venue is often used to host fairs and cultural exchanges with its distinctive architecture. It's named the Dolphin Palace because it's designed to resemble the image of a dolphin.
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Spiritual tourism destinations in Halong
25. Ba Vang Pagoda
Ba Vang Pagoda sits atop the slope of Thanh Dang Mountain, an excellent spot for visitors seeking tranquility and enjoying the fresh air while overlooking the panoramic view of the city from above. The pagoda occupies a vast piece of land, known as a sacred and mystical area, with a long river to the front and towering mountains to the rear.
26. Yen Tu Heritage Site
Mount Yen Tu stands 1068 meters above sea level, situated in the Dong Trieu mountain range, on the border between Bac Giang and Quang Ninh provinces. It is one of the most famous pagodas visited during northern Vietnam tours, featuring a complex of temples, hermitages, and towers nestled amidst ancient forests. Additionally, the heritage site was once chosen by Emperor Tran Nhan Tong as a place for meditation, where he founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.
27. Cai Bau Pagoda
Cai Bau Pagoda, also known as Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery, boasts a tranquil natural setting. Visitors here can listen to the temple bell harmonizing with the sound of the waves, creating a sacred and serene atmosphere.
With the array of Halong Bay tourist destinations introduced above, we hope you will soon find a suitable place for your journey. If you are still unsure whether to choose a Halong Bay tour, budget Halong hotels, or which Halong travel combo to select, remember to contact the hotline Mytour of Mytour for further advice.
