Culture. Nature. Food. History. And everything you need.

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👄 Food - Must-eat local food at each place, in-depth food guides upcoming (Hanoi & Hoi An food guide available)
🌏 Stay - Options (min. 3) for each location: dorms, homestays, hotels

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Ha long means “descending dragon”. UNESCO Heritage. Marvel at thousands of limestone cliffs and islands. 

🔸Opinion: I saw a lot of trash floating even when my tour was passing by Halong for a short 15mins. Very sad. It is exactly like those YT vids shown. I see none at Lan Ha and the guide said the villagers are being educated about irresponsible trash habits that harms the environment. 

🔸Note: Halong and Lan Ha bay are govern by separate districts. The tour I took had both licenses to go into both bays. 

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped with rainforests, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a natural wonder. Embark on a cruise to explore the bay's breathtaking scenery, visit floating fishing villages, and kayak through hidden caves and lagoons. Experience the stunning sunset over the karst formations and indulge in fresh seafood onboard for a memorable culinary delight amidst this picturesque seascape.

Ha Long Bay is a stunning natural wonder in northern Vietnam, known for its emerald-green waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped with lush rainforests. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this breathtaking bay offers visitors the chance to cruise through surreal seascapes, explore hidden caves, and unwind on secluded beaches—making it one of Vietnam’s most iconic and picturesque destinations.

So many options on how you can explore Ha Long Bay. You can do it yourself and stay on Cat Ba island and then take day trips to explore the islands or you can book a tour with your hostel and they will provide everything for you from roundtrip transport to private island accomodation/activities. You could also do a boat tour where you sleep on the boat. So many choices!

Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands topped with rainforests. A cruise through the bay reveals stunning vistas and opportunities for kayaking, swimming, and exploring hidden caves, making it a must-visit destination. 

1. Joining a one-day trip with another group is more convenient. You can book the trip on klook.com.

2. Remember to bring a change of clothes in case you decide to swim.

3. Please note that beverages are not provided, so it's best to bring your own.

Ha Long Bay is an archipelago, 2 hours from Hanoi, known for its limestone mountains and emerald-green water. This area provides picturesque views and offers opportunities to kayak, venture into caves, and explore floating villages. 

Hanoi is a great spot to do a day trip to Ha Long Bay. If you didn't get enough of the sea cliffs in Thailand, this is a spot to get some more time in.  

Best to join a tour if you want to do a day trip as getting there might be tricky since it's a little far out from the city

Hạ Long Bay is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests.

An UNESCO Gem and one of the prettiest places I've ever been. Don't skip the kayaking ride!

Take a day excursion or a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay

下龍灣。可從河內乘火車2小時抵達海防市。水中卡斯特地貌，由兩千多座小島組成。

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