Halong Bay, Vietnam

                                 Halong Bay, Vietnam

OFFICIAL ENGLISH NAME: HALONG BAY

Administrative Division: Halong City, Quang Ninh Province

Area: 1553km2 and 120km coastline; covering over 3000 islets with water body

Population: about 1600 people living in floating fishing villages: Cua Van, Ba Hang, Cong Tau & Vong Vieng

Recognition:

- 1962: 'Renowned National Landscape Monument' by Vietnam Tourism Authority. 

- 1994: UNESCO World Heritage Site by UNESCO

- 2012: New 7 Wonders by New 7 Wonders Foundation

- Member of Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World

Halong bay wheather is 20c to 26c in summer. The place is well known for flora and fauna. Its also has many water based activities. Its rich culture facinates the tourism. vietnam is also known for its wars between american and germany. 

Halong cultural heritage

Halong is closely attached to important historical milestones of Vietnam from the establishment stage to the present time.

During the 12th Century, Van Don Port in Halong used to be the busiest port in Northern Vietnam, which soon welcomed foreign traders in the neighbour areas come to trade specialties of the local countries. Van Don Port is especially convenient for business activities that attract a lot of international traders thanks to a system of ground, islands, and rocky islands that separate Halong Bay into smaller lagoons and deep canals, which are all airtight for ships and boats docking safely.

The best time to visit Halong bay, Vietnam

Travel to Halong always promises a great experience to travelers, in any occasions during the year. Tet Holiday is not an exception, although there are things you should learn to expect in advance.

Tet, or Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday of Vietnamese where family gathers and business closes to celebrate the new year. The Tet “air” is everywhere with colorful flowers and people greet each other with smile and happy handshakes. You will likely see a-lot-happier and more passionate, more friendly and intimate Vietnamese than they would normally do in other time of the year: it is believed that what one does in the first day will be replicated for the rest of the year.

Top attractions in halong bay

1: Dau be island

2: Cong tay island

3:Cong do island

4: Ba mun island

5: Bo hon island

6: Lan ha bay

7: Yen tu mountain

Wheather

Halong weather is typical for tropical coastal climate, which has two main seasons all year around. From April to September, it is often hot and humid; from October to March the weather is dry with some cold months.

The average temperature of Halong Bay is 23.7 degree Celsius. In the summer, the average temperature is 34.9oC while the maximum temperature recorded is 38oC. The heat may be reduced thanks to its location amid the mountainss  and grottos. On the other hand, during winter, it might get as low as 13.7oC on the average, and the lowest could be as low as 5oC. Some may find it hard to travel in January when the weather can be biting cold.

Top 5 restaurants of halong

Panorama Restaurant

Kim Hang Restaurant

Cua Vang Restaurant

Co Ngu Restaurant

Bien Mo floating restaurant

Top 5 luxury hotels

 Muong Thanh Halong Hotel
Royal International Hotel Halong

Halong Spring Hotel

Saigon Halong Hotel

Royal Lotus Hotel Halong

How to get there?

From Danang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly either to Hanoi or Hai Phong Airport and get a car transfer to Halong Bay. From other Southeast Asia countries, you also need to fly into one of these two airports to get access to Halong Bay.

Things you can do there!

Cruise Trips in Halong Bay

Visit Halong Bay by helicopter

Dining in a cave

Kayaking in Halong Bay

Shopping in Halong

Swimming in Halong Bay

Packages starting from Rs. 1,68,000.