Ha Long – one of the “hot” tourist spots in the North. Not only famous for its rich and rich seafood resources, but Ha Long also offers visitors natural tourist destinations with caves, blue sea, golden sunshine … Besides the most modern entertainment areas. . So let’s visit Vinlove “20 must-see tourist destinations in Ha Long 2021”
Halong Bay area
Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay includes a marine area of Ha Long city, Cam Pha city and Van Don island district. The southwest borders on Ha Long Bay, the East borders the sea, the West borders the mainland with Cam Pha city and the northeast borders Co To island district. Bai Tu Long Bay consists of hundreds of islands, large and small, many of which are large and inhabited.
This is one of the attractive destinations because of the diverse marine ecosystem including many caves, beaches combined with rich flora and fauna. Therefore, Gecko Travel (UK) has voted Bai Tu Long Bay of Vietnam to be in the top 5 most wonderful tourist destinations in Southeast Asia (2006).
Soi Sim Island
Local people said that because there are many sim trees on the island, the island is called Soi Sim. The island has an area of about 8.7 ha, located in the west of Ha Long Bay. On the island is a primeval forest with a variety of plants, including many endemic and valuable species, characteristic of the ecosystem of Ha Long Bay.
Ti Top Island
Ti Top Island is located in a prime location in the middle of the bay, with a steep, sloping shore with a white, flat sand. Ti Top Mountain has about 400 steps leading from the beach to the top viewing platform. Cruise ships often stop to bring tourists here to admire the beauty of Ha Long Bay from different heights. In addition, Ti Top Island also owns a beautiful beach, called Ti Top beach. The sand in the beach is continuously washed by the tide up and down, pure white, the sea water is clear and blue for four seasons. Although the area of the beach is not large, it is quiet and airy, clean.
Dragon Eye Island (Bai Dong Island)
Located in the south of Halong Bay, Bai Dong is an island area bordering Bai Tu Long. This island possesses natural white sand beaches, and especially has a unique landscape of the beautiful circle in the middle of the mountain. The island has a private, quiet space that is suitable for families who want a personal getaway after a hard time of work.
Sung Sot Cave
Located in the central area of Ha Long Bay, this is considered one of the “legendary” tourist destinations. Inside Sung Sot cave are fossil stalactites with extremely rich shapes. The deepest part of the cave is called the “royal garden”, where you can find a clear lake with extremely rich flora and fauna. The cave is named “Grotte des surprises” (cave of surprise).
Dau Go cave
Recorded nearly 2 million years old with a width of 12m and the entrance is about 17m high, this cave is considered the largest limestone cave in Ha Long. Dau Go is a large, beautiful cave with ancient mossy features, called “Cave of wonders” by the French. As soon as you enter the cave, visitors can immediately see the amazing beauty of the colorful stalactites reflected in the sunlight. Along with the diverse flora of moss, ferns, trees … This is a difference compared to many other caves on Ha Long Bay.
Luon Cave
Luon Cave is located on Bo Hon island, 14km from Bai Chay. Here, visitors will admire the stalactites created over millions of years with different shapes and sizes, creating a very unique beauty for Luon cave.
Hang Trong and Trinh Nu Cave
The reason for having two names is Trong cave and Trinh Nu cave because of the legend told by local people. A cave with a horizontal rock looks like a girl stretching out her hair, reaching out to the sea, so it is called the Virgin’s Cave. And the other cave has a very high stalactite column that looks like a giant boy looking out at sea, fishermen here say that on rainy days with strong winds, passing here hear the wind hitting the cliff. like drum sound and they call this cave Trong cave.
These two caves are located on two wings of a small mountain arc east of Bo Hon island range, more than 3km from Sung Sot cave by sea to the southeast. 700-800m apart through a small pool of sea, the mouth of the cave is facing different directions. Standing from one cave while shouting, in the other cave you can hear.
Thien Canh Son Cave
It is a rather unspoiled cave located on Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay in Cong Do conservation area. This is an interesting place to visit for visitors thanks to its natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites and surrounding scenery.
Thien Cung Cave
Thien Cung Cave is located in the north of Dau Go island, 4km south of the cruise ship port. The cave entrance is at an altitude of 25m. The nearly 10,000m² cave has a very complex structure, consisting of many levels, many compartments with very high and wide ceilings and walls. Visitors to the cave will be overwhelmed by the countless blocks of stalactites and stalagmites with strange shapes. So this is one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long.
Kim Quy Cave
Kim Quy cave is located on Dam Nam island, with a peak of 187m high. The front is Dam Bac island, the back is Soi Sim island. The cave is 100m long, 5 – 10m wide, running in the North-South direction. Stalactites are plugged down from the ceiling. In four seasons, water flows down the stalactites, creating a magnificent and magical scene.
Labyrinth Cave
The cave is located at an altitude of 25m on Lom Bo Island, about 2km southwest of Ti-Top Island. From a distance, the entrance of the cave is like a roof embedded in the side of the island. The Me Cung cave has a complex structure of many levels, many compartments and niches spread out within the rock roof with corridors more than 100m long, rising to the west and looking down a small lake called Lake Me Lab.
Bai Chay area
Located in the central area of Ha Long, Bai Chay is the place where many entertainment centers attract the most tourists. In which, in the area of Bai Chay Beach and Sun World Halong Complex, you can refer to the information at the entire Halong self-sufficient travel experience 2021
Ha Long Old Quarter
Ha Long Old Town, right next to Sun World Park, is a place that simulates the old town of Hoi An and Hanoi old town in a very subtle way. With the main color tone of gold, the unique architecture forms a small ancient walkway, contrasting with the modern neighborhood out there. With each small corner meticulously designed, Ha Long Old Quarter is the ideal checkin spot for young people.
3D Painting Museum Funny Art Ha Long
- Address: Marine Plaza, Hung Thang urban area, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
- Opening hours: 9am – 10pm
- Ticket price: 80,000 VND / person
This is a relatively new entertainment spot in Ha Long, so not many people know it. In the museum, there are more than 40 3D paintings using multidimensional effects and optical illusions about the topics: Parody, Aquarium, adventure, animals, … At this point, you will have checkin pictures to ensure the target. Beautiful and unique lice. In addition, visitors to the museum can visit hundreds of stalls, restaurant chains along the bay, cinemas, … at Marine Plaza – the most modern commercial and entertainment center in Quang Ninh province.
Ha Long Night Market
- Address: Ha Long Marine Avenue, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
- Opening hours: 18h – 24h
- Admission is free.
This is one of the bustling nightlife spots in Ha Long. The market has more than 100 large and small stalls divided into 2 floors. The first floor sells clothes, shoes, souvenirs … The second floor will sell Ha Long specialties such as dried seafood, candies … Ha Long night market will have more foreign visitors, so the price will be expensive than outside.
Hon Gai area
Quang Ninh Sun Wheel amusement park
- Address: Yet Kieu, Hong Gai, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
- Opening hours: 14h – 22h / from Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 22:00 / Saturday and Sunday
- Ticket price: 350,000 VND / adult, 250,000 VND / child
Sun Wheel or Quang Ninh Sun Wheel amusement park belongs to the Sun World Halong Complex, located separately on Ba Deo Hill (Hon Gai) and is connected by the Queen’s cable car. Sun Wheel is located at an altitude of 215m above sea level. Sitting at the highest point of the wheel, visitors will admire the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
Experience the most beautiful Sun Wheel in the evening. When thousands of led lights shimmering in the middle of the curtain, far away are the lights of the city and the small lights of boats in the bay, creating an extremely magnificent and poetic scene. The itinerary will be to take the Queen cable car and sit Sun Wheel watching Ha Long Bay from above, then explore the Sun Wheel amusement park including: wax display area, Kindoland children’s play area, Japanese garden, World Games .. You can also buy combo tickets to save and play multiple game zones at the same time:
- Combo dragon park and water park: 400,000 VND / adult and 300,000 VND / child
- Combo 3 parks: 500,000 VND / adult
Tuan Chau Peninsula
Tuan Chau beach
- Address: Ngoc Chau, Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
- Opening hours: 24 / 24h
- Admission is free
Located in Tuan Chau tourist area, Tuan Chau beach has smooth white sand, gentle waves, suitable for swimming activities of both adults and children. The beach is full of fresh water bath services, tents, staff and modern automatic shower system. In addition to swimming, Tuan Chau beach is also suitable for team building activities, beach entertainment such as windsurfing, canoeing, beach volleyball …
The area near Ha Long
Ba Vang Temple
Ba Vang Pagoda is a pagoda located on the middle of Thanh Dang mountain, in Quang Trung ward, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province. This place is a great place to calm down, enjoy the fresh air and enjoy the panoramic view of Uong Bi city from above.
Yen Tu relic area
Yen Tu Mountain is a mountain 1068m above sea level in the Dong Trieu mountain range in Northeast Vietnam. The mountain is located at the boundary between the two provinces of Bac Giang and Quang Ninh. Yen Tu pagoda relic area located on the mountain is one of the most famous temples in the North with a system of pagodas, temples and towers located in the middle of ancient trees. This is the place where Buddha Hoang Tran Nhan Tong chose to practice and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.
Cai Bau Pagoda
Cai Bau Pagoda or Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery is located near Bai Dai Tourist Area – Van Don .. Visitors to the pagoda will enjoy the serene natural scenery, the sound of the temple bells in harmony with the distant waves. quiet, sacred gas.
Hopefully, with the sharing about these must-see Ha Long tourist destinations, you will have a fun and rewarding trip!