Different from Tuan Chau or Bai Chay are tourist centers in Quang Ninh, on the other side of Cua Luc, across Bai Chay Bridge, Hon Gai (also known as Hong Gai), is one of the areas. associated with the history of formation and development of Ha Long city. Not too many tourists, Hon Gai has a peaceful but attractive charm in the daily life of a peaceful city on the banks of Ha Long Bay.
If you want to find an area that is not noisy, not crowded with tourists but still has unique experiences about life, culture, cuisine, and attractive attractions, Hon Gai is the place you must go to. Quang Ninh, I personally like to go to Hon Gai, but why, let’s explore together
Where is Hon Gai located
Halong City is basically divided into 2 main zones, including:
- Bai Chay entertainment and tourist area
- The cultural and political center of Hon Gai
These two areas are separated by Cua Luc Bay, just go over Bai Chay Bridge to reach Hon Gai. Hon Gai town was the former name of Ha Long city. Hon Gai is divided into different small areas: Hon Gai – an economic and cultural center; Column 8 – political center; Column 5, Cao Xanh – residential area; Ha Lam, Ha Tu, Ha Khanh – the coal mine.
Move to Hon Gai
Hon Gai is still in Ha Long city, so moving from Hanoi to Hon Gai is similar to going from Hanoi to Bai Chay, you can refer to the information in this article to know about the types. bus, limousine, or train from Hanoi.
However, to get to Hon Gai, you must cross Bai Chay Bridge. For those of you who have a lot of time to explore and learn about Ha Long, you can refer to learn both of these areas because the travel is very convenient.
- Distance from Hanoi to Hon Gai: 165km
- The distance from Bai Chay to Hon Gai is about 5km
Hotels and homestays in Hon Gai
For those travelers who love the tranquility, relaxation and relaxation, Hon Gai is a perfect choice. Besides, room and hotel rental rates in this area are also “softer and more pleasant” than in crowded tourist areas, especially during peak times, holidays and weekends. I suggest some options as follows:
- Hotel 4 *: Halong DC
- Hotel 2 * – 3 *: Paradise Hotel, Thuy Nga Hotel, Full House Hotel, Seoul Hotel, room price 400k – 700k depending on type and tourist season
- Homestay: Dragon Bay Apartment (with sea view, located in the resort campus of Vingroup), Deja vu house (also located in the campus of Vingroup)
→ Refer to and book a hotel in Ha Long
Enjoy cheap and fresh seafood in Hon Gai
Hon Gai is the residential concentration of Ha Long city, so most of the restaurants in Hon Gai serve the needs of the people of the city, you will be able to eat special dishes of Quang Ninh people. The fresh seafood and the prices are also very reasonable. You should try to eat seafood on the raft, the feeling of sitting on the floating raft, a little sluggish but the seafood is not talking, fresh, the feeling is very high. (Price range> 300k / person)
I recommend some places to eat in Hon Gai
- Hong Hanh 1 Restaurant, column 8- Hon Gai
- Hong Dam raft house – columnar line 5
- Anh Duong restaurant, Huong Lan restaurant, Bay Xanh restaurant are all located in the area of column 5 boundary
- In Huong Duyen Restaurant (No. 66 Tran Hung Dao Street), you should come early or book a table in advance because you run out of space quickly.
- Jumbo Ocean floating restaurant (near Hong Dam raft house), like a ship floating on the water
- If you like to eat all kinds of snails, you can go to the snail shop opposite the Vietnamese – Japanese cultural palace (Le Thanh Tong street); or snail shop on Nguyen Van Cu street, the alley next to Quang Ninh museum
- Sam is also a must-try dish, the most famous in Hon Gai is Sam Ba Ty at Lane 6 Cao Thang
Address of entertainment, entertainment in Hon Gai
Quang Ninh Museum
Located on Tran Quoc Nghien Street, is an architectural work, a unique art space with many valuable exhibits. Unlike other museums, Quang Ninh Museum impresses visitors at first sight with its jet-black glass cover.
The museum has two main display areas, the outdoor area and the indoor area with a diverse, rich and unique display space, associated with the history, life and culture of the local people. from large mass artifacts, to natural resources, agricultural-fishing gear associated with fishermen’s life …
In addition, the museum also has a thematic space display.
For more details, you can visit the Quang Ninh Museum website at: http://www.baotangquangninh.vn/
Opening time of Quang Ninh museum
+ Open on weekdays (except Mondays)
+ Time: Morning: 8:00 – 11:30
Afternoon: 13:30 – 17:00
Admission fee to Quang Ninh museum
+ Adults: 30,000 VND / person;
+ Pupils, students, students: 15,000 VND / person
+ Children: 10,000 VND / person
* Note: Pupils, students, and trainees are holders of student cards, students, students issued by schools of the national education system in Vietnam.
* Free for visitors under 1.20m in height
Bai Tho mountain – Dong Hai Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Nghien temple – Long Tien pagoda
Bai Tho mountain stands tall as a symbol and pride of Ha Long people. Bai Tho Mountain has many caves and diversity of plants such as orchids, rocks .. Standing from the top of Bai Tho mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Halong Bay, which is a quality check-in place. However, recently, if you want to go to Bai Tho mountain, you may need to get permission and consent from the local authority depending on time.
At the foot of the mountain is the temple of Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Nghien and Long Tien Pagoda. Although located in the center of Ha Long city, this place is almost separate from the noise of life.
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Ha Long Seafood Market
The market is built 3 floors, has a spacious scale, the stalls are arranged scientifically, easy to find with many different types of goods: clothes, shoes, consumer goods and seafood stalls. A special feature of Ha Long market is the fish wharf area, where seafood is gathered from the local fishing boats, sold in the early morning from 4 am – 7 am, many kinds of fresh seafood and prices. both are also reasonable. Quang Ninh seafood is too famous. Minh loves to go to the fishing station at Ha Long market early in the morning, crowded and bustling, very special, but not everywhere.
Vincom Plaza Ha Long Trade Center (Pillar Dong Area)
Officially opened in October 2014, the commercial area is a modern shopping and entertainment complex. At Vincom Plaza, you can freely shop with many products from high-class brands, enjoy a rich culinary world (traditional flavors of Vietnam, China, Thailand …), buy Shop at the Vinmart supermarket, experience the first ice skating rink here, or experience outstanding high-end technology with modern screens, sharp sound, enjoy blockbuster movies at CGV theaters.
Sea way near Vincom
If you want to immerse yourself in nature and love the sea, please take the time to take a walk at the beachfront near Vincom. This road group has just been completed, so it is very clean, cool, and extremely romantic. This is also the most beautiful stretch of sea in Ha Long city.
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Bay tour during the day & Overnight on cruise
Hon Gai has Hon Gai harbor, is a starting point for yachts visiting the pristine, deserted Bai Tu Long Bay with destinations such as Thien Canh Son cave, Vung Vieng fishing village (or Vong Vieng), Beach. Some yachts in this route such as:
- Dragon Legend, Dragon’s Pearl, Prince, L’Amour belong to Indochina Junk Company
- Oriental Sails and Starlight
- Bai Tho Junk
- Swan Cruises
When you join the night cruise on the cruise, experience the kayaking activity, which is very enjoyable!
Café “slash the wind” at Hon Gai
Hon Gai also has a lot of coffee shops, all of them have beautiful views
- Dupin Coffee & Bar (at Halong DC building)
- Rooftop Coffee & Bar (No. 1, April 25)
- Old Town Café on Tran Quoc Nghien Street (castle cafe)
- Highlands Coffee (Hoang Long Street)
- Play Pub (young, modern space
Tips: Hon Gai is also where the ships depart for Co To, Quan Lan, you have more time to explore these places together.
Where is Hon Gai in Quang Ninh?
Hon Gai is also known as Hong Gai , famous for its peaceful beauty of marine life. From the nineteenth century up to now, Hon Gai has been invested in developing strongly in infrastructure, transportation and economy, becoming an important center of Ha Long city. From Bai Chay beach to Hon Gai, there is a distance of 5km in the southeast direction and about 170km from Hanoi. From the center of Ha Long city, visitors just need to move in the direction of Highway 18, passing Bai Chay bridge to Hon Gai.
Peaceful scenery of Hon Gai Ha Long
For those of you in the Hanoi area who want to travel to Hon Gai, you can refer to the following ways:
– Passenger car: From Hanoi, there are many bus routes to Hon Gai departing from Giap Bat bus station, My Dinh, Gia Lam. Most of these bus routes have a route through Hon Gai, the ticket price ranges from 170,000 VND to 200,000 VND / person. Some car companies you can refer to such as Hung Duc Car, Hoang Phu limousine, Phuc Xuyen garage, Duc Phuc car company …
– Motorbike: To be active about traveling, you can travel Hon Gai by motorbike from Hanoi in about 5 hours. There are two paths you can refer to as follows:
First: Hanoi -> direction of road 5 to Sai Dong junction -> Bac Ninh -> Highway 18 through Pha Lai -> Chi Linh -> Dong Trieu -> Uong Bi -> Ha Long.
Monday: Hanoi -> Nhat Tan Bridge -> Noi Bai airport -> Bac Ninh -> NH18A via Pha Lai -> Sao Do -> Dong Trieu -> Uong Bi -> Ha Long. 
How to move to Hon Gai from Ha Long
Hotels and motels in Hon Gai
Where should Hon Gai tourism be? You have many different choices of hotels, motels or homestay depending on the purpose as well as the own cost. Check out some suggestions below:
Halong DC Hotel
- Address: No. 8, Road 25/4, Hong Gai Ward, Ha Long
- Room rates range from 1,000,000 VND / night
Halong DC Hotel consists of 22 impressive floors with modern design, 4-star standard. The hotel includes swimming pool, gym, bar, rooms with beautiful views.
Thuy Nga Hotel
- Address: No. 11 Cay Thap Street, Hon Gai, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
- Price fluctuates: 500,000 VND / night
The hotel is very close to Ha Long night market and about 40km from Cat Bi airport. In the room is fully equipped with minibar, television, kettle, spacious bathroom.
Viet Thanh Hotel
- Address: No. 7, Lane 2, Group 31, Zone 2, Bach Dang ward, Hon Gai, Ha Long
- Price fluctuates: 600,000 VND / night
Viet Thanh Hotel 3-star standard, the hotel is located in the center of Hon Gai, convenient to travel. The hotel rooms are provided with all necessary amenities including air conditioning, television, … The hotel has breakfast buffet, 24-hour room cleaning service and airport shuttle. 
Hotel in Hon Gai
Experience in Hon Gai Ha Long , if you go in a large group and want to save on accommodation costs, you can choose a homestay. Suitable for groups of 10 or more people, the price fluctuates around 300,000 VND. The advantage of staying at a homestay is that you can freely buy food for cooking.
Places to visit when traveling to Hon Gai
What to play in Hon Gai tourism? The Hon Gai area is located close to the famous attractions and entertainment in Ha Long, so you will have more choices. You can refer to the following attractive destinations:
The cultural relic of Bai Tho Mountain
Considered as a symbol of Ha Long people, Bai Tho mountain attracts tourists with a variety of living plants. Especially, when standing on Bai Tho mountain, you will admire the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay and live supernatural virtual life. The area at the foot of Bai Tho mountain is Long Tien pagoda and Tran Quoc Nghien temple attracting visitors. Bai Tho Mountain is the ideal destination to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the noisy and bustling city of Ha Long. 
The cultural relic of Bai Tho Mountain. Photo: quangphongfood
Sun Wheel amusement park
- Opening time: 14h – 22h from Monday to Friday and from 9am – 10pm on weekends
- Ticket price: Adults: 350,000 VND and children: 250,000 VND
The Sun Wheel is located in the Sun World amusement park, located separately from Ba Deo Hill, connected to the Queen’s cable car. Sun Wheel is located at an altitude of 215m above sea level, from here visitors can admire the panoramic beautiful Halong Bay . You can move to the rotation of the sun at any time of the day, but it’s best at night. At that time, the led lights on the wheel were beautiful and sparkling and the light from the distant city was extremely poetic. 
Sun Wheel amusement park. Photo: halotravel
Quang Ninh Museum
- Opening time: 8am – 5pm all days, except Monday
- Ticket price: Adults: 30,000 VND, children: 10,000 VND, discounts if there are student and student cards
Quang Ninh Museum attracts visitors with its unique architecture, especially the stairs and glossy black glass like a giant mirror. Visiting the 3-storey museum, visitors will learn about coal mining models, artifacts or images of fishermen’s life at sea. In particular, the museum is a famous beautiful check-in place in Hon Gai that is loved by many young people. 
Quang Ninh Museum. Photo: vietnamese.orientalsails
In addition, there are many attractive destinations that you should not miss when coming to Hon Gai such as: Ha Long Flower Park, Vincom Plaza, Ha Long Seafood Market, Bai Chay Bridge …
Enjoy food when coming to Hon Gai Ha Long
Hon Gai tourism not only attracts tourists with beautiful scenery, but also by many famous specialties. Among them are: Sausage, squid patties, hand-painted squid, seaweed, goose, grilled oyster with onion oil, fried snail, nodding cake, …
About eating, you can enjoy on floating rafts with the freshest seafood, priced at about 300,000 VND / person. Or you can go to famous dining places near Hon Gai area such as:
– Nguyen Van Cu street shop near Quang Ninh museum
– Sam, Ba Ty, alley 6, Cao Thang
– Hong Hanh 1 Restaurant, column 8 Hon Gai
– Ocean floating restaurant near Hong Dam raft
– Huong Duyen Restaurant, No. 66 Tran Hung Dao Street
Famous seafood specialties Hon Gai
In addition, you can refer to the famous snack restaurant Ms. Beo with yogurt, tea, drinks, fried spring rolls or Dupin Coffee & Bar, Rooftop Coffee & Bar, Play Pub …
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