If you are a Vietnamese citizen or a foreigner who wants to learn about Vietnam, surely you have heard about Ha Long – a vibrant coastal city of Northern Vietnam. And if you want to travel here in the near future, stop for a moment at this article because our Hanoi Tour Planner travel agency will share with you all the experiences we have about traveling to Ha Long – Quang Ninh so you can get what you need to know before starting your journey and what you will experience when you come to Ha Long – Quang Ninh.

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Some basic information about Ha Long – Quang Ninh

Ha Long is the capital city of Quang Ninh province in Vietnam, named after Ha Long Bay – a bay located at the south of the city and is a famous natural heritage of Vietnam. Established on December 27, 1993 on the basis of the entire area and population of Hong Gai town. On October 10, 2013, the city was recognized as a class I urban area. To this day, Ha Long city is still known as one of the most famous tourist cities in Vietnam, with many domestic and foreign tourist visited here every year

How to move to Ha Long Quang Ninh?

Because it is a famous tourist city, the transportation infrastructure here is always fully invested, so you absolutely don’t need to worry about transportation issues when moving here. You don’t need to hesitate when choosing based on your needs. You can choose trains or coaches if you want convenience, or motorbike and car if you like to travel independently, even plane if you want the fastest and safest travel experience. Whatever you choose, comfort and affordability are still the top priorities when traveling, so Hanoi Tour Planner travel agency always provide car booking services or tour combos if you need them. You can always contact us for more information and choose the service you want.

When should you go to Ha Long Quang Ninh?

With its geographical location in the North of Vietnam, Ha Long has all four seasons in a year, so visitors can travel to Ha Long at any time of the year, but the best time will be in the summer – from May to August, which falls on the summer vacation of many families, with the weather is almost always sunny, blue sea and white sand are very suitable for both swimming and outdoor activities.

Some places you must visit in Ha Long, Quang Ninh

1. Limestone islands in Ha Long Bay

If we talk about the natural landscape in Vietnam, it is indispensable to mention the presence of large and small limestone islands scattered in Ha Long Bay, creating a magnificent and different scene from the rest of the world. Ha Long Bay is also a place recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. Visitors can book a cruise ticket to slowly admire the scenery of the islands or hire a helicopter to experience beautiful views of the bay from above. The most popular route that tourists choose is to go through places such as Ga Choi island, Dinh Huong island, Sung Sot cave, Thien Cung cave, Titop island…

2.Bai Chay Beach

Although it is a man-made beach, Bai Chay is still a great place for tourists who visit Ha Long – Quang Ninh. With clear blue water and large white sand coast, this place is always filled with tourists who come here to swim and experience the comfort of the Northern coastal climate.

3.Bai Tho Mountain

Bai Tho Mountain is an interesting viewpoint to admire the entire Ha Long Bay and the city. The mountain was originally called Truyen Dang, or Roi Den, to refer to the important role of guard post in the Northeast gate from thousands of years ago, whose task was to light the way for boats on the bay. But since the road to Bai Tho mountain is hidden in a small alley on Hang Noi street, Bach Dang ward, very few travelers know about this place, but if you are a person who likes to climb mountains and explore the beautiful scenery of Ha Long, this is a place you must definitely visit. You should ask people on Hang Noi street for directions if you want to find a way to enter this mountain, and be sure to check with the manager of this location because sometimes climbing in there is not allowed due to safety issues.

4.Sun World Ha Long Park

Built by Sun Group – one of the leading enterprises in investing and building amusement parks and resorts, Sun World Ha Long Park is a unique entertainment tourism complex that attracts many young people. Not to mention they have many attractive checkin locations and a convenient sea-crossing cable car system, but they are also famous for their Sun Hill entertainment complex system, which is divided into many extremely attractive entertainment areas such as Dragon Park – a world of adventure games with the biggest roller coaster in Vietnam, Tornado Bay with a refreshing water park, the Japanese Garden, the Mysterious Castle indoor game area, but the most famous area is the Sun Ferris Wheel – one of the highest ferris wheels in the world.

5.Hon Gai, Quang Ninh

Besides Bai Chay, Hon Gai is also one of the prominent cultural and political centers of Ha Long with many places imbued with the history of Quang Ninh such as Quang Ninh Museum, Hon Gai Church,…

Experience cuisine in Ha Long, Quang Ninh

After having a great day wandering in Ha Long, we suggest you enjoy the cuisine here, they will definitely satisfy you. Ha Long is famous for its delicious seafood such as rock crab, sea worms, shrimp, fish, squid,… with a variety of different dishes that can be made by them. Here are some dishes you must try when coming here: 

Squid spring rolls is a famous specialty of Ha Long. In Ha Long, you can find diners or restaurants that sell squid spring rolls at any time of the day. Some famous addresses include Ba Ngan, Ba Yen, Goc Bang, or in the local market during the day. One serving costs 30,000 – 55,000 VND depending on whether you want to order extra squid patties.

Horseshoe crab is a special creature that can be made into many dishes such as sweet and sour stir-fry, spring rolls,… which makes it a very unique and delicious food. However, if you have seafood allergies or have a weak stomach, you should consider not eating it or only eat a little. Famous addresses in Ha Long are Sam Ba Ty in alley 6 Cao Thang, or Sam Quang Yen restaurant, located on the road from Ha Long to Hanoi.

Stir-fried snails is a snack that is very popular with local people and the price is affordable, only fluctuating around 35,000 VND/plate depending on the type. To eat stir-fried snails, you should go to sidewalk restaurants, it will be very delicious with rustic preparation. Snails are stir-fried with soy sauce, lemongrass, tamarind sauce, coconut… give it a delicious and addictive taste. There are also many types of snails for you to choose from

In addition, if you have time, you should enjoy Quang Yen raw spring rolls, Hoanh Bo rice wine, balut, mussel porridge… These snacks are often sold at markets. In addition, Ms. Huyen’s grapefruit “che” is also a recommended snack, but please note that it is only sold from 10:00 a.m. to about 5:00 p.m. Finally, you can go to the night market or traditional stores to buy fresh seafood or dried seafood as gifts for family, friends, colleagues,…

A few small notes when traveling to Ha Long, Quang Ninh

-Prepare your luggage and bring enough money before leaving. If you want to swim in beaches, you should prepare 2-3 sets of swimsuit

-When eating at restaurants or diners, ask the price before eating, and when buying souvenirs or seafood, you should bargain. Stay away from stores that selling poor quality products or restaurants that have overprices

Finally, Hanoi Tour Planner wish you a great trip to Ha Long Quang Ninh  and hope you can choose a suitable route and plan for yourself after reading all of this article