0 km
from city center 1 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

To explore Halong Bay in just a few hours, hopping aboard a day cruise is ideal for island tours, lunch, and kayaking. Soak in the beauty of vast unspoiled beaches, limestone islets, caves, and rocky promontories while sailing past attractions like Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Titop Island, and Cap La Floating Village. You can opt for a modern yacht or traditional junk boat.

17 km
from city center 2 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

One of the largest and the most beautiful caves of Halong Bay, Dong Thien Cung, popularly known as 'Heaven Cave' is a natural wonder. It has a magnificent system of stalactites and stalagmites of strange shapes like birds, fishes and human activities illuminated with fluorescent lights. Along with this heavenly beauty, the cave also has three small ponds.

23 km
from city center 3 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cat Ba Island is the largest and most famous island of Halong Bay. It is home to Cat Ba National Parks, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, and bars. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, trekking, caving, and rock climbing are just a few of the many activities you can do here. Organized tours are available to the island.

0 km
from city center 4 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Halong Bay with tranquil kayaking expeditions in the sea, flanked by gigantic caves, limestone islets, and tourist spots. Halong Bay has eight designated kayaking areas where you can rent kayaks and jackets; outside of that, the sport is banned. These are Tung Sau Pearl Farm, Ba Hang, Luon Cave, Vung Vieng Village, Cong Do Island, Hon Co, Cua Van Floating Village, and Hang Trinh Nu.

0 km
from city center 5 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Set sail to Halong Bay’s magnificent natural landscapes with luxurious overnight cruises, including the spectacular Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Ba Hang, Tung Sau Pearl Farm, Luon Cave, and Dog Island. Experience plush stays with panoramic views at fully furnished cabins, wine and dine till dawn, and go for refreshing dives. Bhaya Cruises and Oasis Bay Classic offer thrilling overnight cruises starting at VND 40,36,300.

0 km
from city center 6 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Halong Bay boasts a stupendously diverse ecosystem comprising evergreen tropical and marine biospheres. Snorkelling in Halong Bay’s warm, shallow ocean allows travellers to explore 120 hectares of colourful coral reefs with 80 species of fishes and turtles and underwater caves. Cong Do Island, Monkey Island, Van Gio Island, Cat Ba Island, and Trai Cave are the best snorkelling spots here. Gear rentals cost around VND 300,000.

15 km
from city center 7 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

With an area of 214 hectares, Sun World is a recreational park in Halong, that offers an unparalleled experience. The major attractions include Dragon park, which has some thrilling rides, and the unique Queen Cable Car system, Ba Deo Mystic Mountain Fun Park taking you to an ancient time, the picturesque Zen Garden and the Sun Wheel standing 215 meters high, giving the most beautiful Halong Bay views.

12 km
from city center 8 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Ti Top beach of the Ti Top island is a small crescent shaped beach popular for its peaceful atmosphere, white sands and clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling. There is a restaurant and bar on the island where you can enjoy a some fresh seafood, beer and also buy water sports gear. The beach is surrounded with some gorgeous landscape.

41 km
from city center 9 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cai Bau Pagoda, locally called Truc Lam Giac Tam Zen Monastery, is a stunning coastal temple in Quang Ninh province. The monastery is nestled amid the peaks of Ha Long commune in the Van Don district. Its architecture flaunts typical Vietnamese influences, with its back against the mountains and the front overlooking Bai Tu Long Bay. The upper balconies of the temple offer a panoramic view.

21 km
from city center 10 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Tuan Chau Island is a perfect tourist destination of Halong Bay with a two kilometre artificial beach. There are multiple villas and luxury resorts, international restaurants, shops and roadside food stalls. The island offers various activities like jet ski, kayaking and mountain climbing. Being a popular tourist attraction, there is a dolphin, seal, circus and a martial art show almost everyday here.

12 km
from city center 11 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Popularly known as the 'Cave of marvels', Hang Sung Sot is one of the largest caves in Halong Bay discovered by the French. Filled with unusual rock formations including a Buddha, a tortoise and a phallus illuminated by the colored lights, the massive interior of the cave is breathtaking. There are also many stalactites and stalgamites of different shapes inside the Sung Sot Cave.

13 km
from city center 12 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Bai Chay bridge, located on Halong Bay, connects two important economic centers - Bai Chay and Hon Gai. This cable-stayed bridge has modern and beautiful architecture with a slight curve and two towers. Visit the bridge at night to see it illuminated with the seven colors of the rainbow.

32 km
from city center 13 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Lan Ha Bay is located east of Cat Ba Island and is one of the very popular and visited places in Vietnam. It comprises around 400 large and small islands surrounded by magnificent limestone mountains, smaller bays, and gulfs. Take a boat to the fishing villages, go kayaking, swimming, rock climbing, or diving.

8 km
from city center 14 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay, located a mere 30 km from Halong Bay, is its sister city in every sense. This UNESCO World Heritage site is dominated mainly by the lush Bai Tu Long National Park popular for trekking and witnessing colorful bird and butterfly species. The best way to explore Bai Tu Long is through cruises. These can be booked at Ha Long Bay Tourist Wharf or at Bai Tu Long Bay itself, costing 300,000 VND Per Hour.

13 km
from city center 15 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Vung Vieng is a floating Vietnamese fishing village located amidst karst boulders, accessible only by boat. Vung Vieng can be reached by taking a motorboat from Tuan Chau Harbour. But upon reaching the village, you will have to transfer to smaller bamboo boats to go around. Enjoy a calming boat ride experience through the village.

12 km
from city center 16 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

To admire Halong Bay's majestic beauty, one must not miss Bai Tho Mountain, also known as Poem Mountain. This 200-meter-high hill is a half-hour trek, but on reaching the top, the bay's panorama will make it worth a stop. You can see small islands and rocks of different shapes and sizes, and witnessing a sunset here is spectacular.

17 km
from city center 17 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Hang Dau Go is a natural wonder and one of the most beautiful caves of Halong Bay. It has intricate carvings and ancient architecture with many stone pillars and stalactites. The cave has a wide variety of flora and fauna, especially mosses, ferns, and wood trees. You can walk around and explore the different chambers. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk through and guides are available.

12 km
from city center 18 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Situated in the heart of Halong Bay, the Ti Top Island lies around 8 Km from the Bai Chay Harbour. It is a popular vacation spot with numerous high-end resorts, restaurants, bars, and hotels. Also known as Titov Island, the island's highlight is the gorgeous views of Halong Bay. The island is also famous for its palm-fringed Ti Top Beach. Enjoy a swim, kayak, or snorkel session while you're here.

23 km
from city center 19 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Monkey Island is one of the lesser-known islands of the Cat Ba archipelago in Lan Ha Bay, very close to the famous Ha Long Bay. There are nearly two dozen monkeys on the island, from which it gets its name. There is a short trek that takes you to the island's peak with stunning views. Monkey Island is best accessed by taking Ha Long Bay cruise trips that stop here.

15 km
from city center 20 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Being the closest beach to Halong Bay, Bai Chay beach is popular and attracts a lot of crowd during the summer. There are several landmarks here like the Hong Gia Park, Vietnam Cultural Theatre, Antique Museum and the popular Halong Night Market. If you're not interested in sightseeing, you can go jet skiing, surfing or canoeing. There are also plenty of resorts and restaurants here.

10 km
from city center 21 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

With a bold and unique architecture, Quang Ninh Museum is a brilliant museum with valuable artefacts reflecting the natural heritage of Halong Bay. A whale skeleton, boat models, images and documents displaying history of Buddhism culture and wars in Vietnam, and other exhibits displaying economic and cultural achievements of Halong, you can find it all at this museum.

0 km
from city center 22 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Reaching a depth of 33 meters, Halong Bay’s ocean waters are relatively shallow, making diving and tandem scuba diving immensely popular. Explore over 120 kilometers of coastline filled with reef systems, both tropical and marine flora, colorful fish, rays, and harmless sharks with diving adventures on the stunning Cat Ba Island, Cong Do Island, and Monkey Island. In addition, Trai Cave and Van Gio Island feature ancient submerged limestone formations.

13 km
from city center 23 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cua Van is the largest floating village of Halong Bay surrounded by limestone mountains. The village is home to generations of fishing families who live in floating wooden houses, and earn their income by agriculture and fishing. All of them own boats with overhanging nets and they pick up garbage from the sea regularly making it one of the cleanest villages.

17 km
from city center 24 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

One of the most unique and photographed pair of islets in Halong Bay is the Hon Ga Choi Island. Also known as the 'Fighting Cocks' island, the rock formations loom 12 metres over the water. Tourists, especially photographers, usually visit here during sunrise and sunsets when the light casts a beautiful hue.

8 km
from city center 25 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Hang Trinh Nu is popularly known as the "Virgin Cave", a popular cave due to the historical story attached to it about a beautiful young girl who refused to marry a rich old Maldarian man, and then committed suicide. In the heart of the cave, there is a woman stone statue with long hair, believed to be the young virgin from the story. This 'Cave of the Girl' is considered a symbol of eternal love by the locals.

139 km
from city center 26 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Castaway Island is a must visit attraction in Halong Bay pristine waters and white sand. Whether you want to grab a bite and just laze around, or head to crazy parties, have a few drinks and interact with other tourists, or indulge in some water sports like tubing and wakeboarding, it's a one-stop shop for everything you could want from the beach.

17 km
from city center 27 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Dau Be Island is famous for its diverse flora like orchids, banyans, palm trees and fauna like golden monkeys, flying squirrels, birds. Other popularity factors are the Ba Ham Lake consisting of three ocean basins, and a narrow cave full of strange stalactites and stalagmites hanging from the ceiling. The island waters have a gorgeous marine life for snorkelers too.

15 km
from city center 28 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Halong Bay's Bai Chay Night Market is a popular market among tourists and locals due to the wide array of products and the lively atmosphere. There are over a hundred open-air stalls selling items like handicrafts, accesories, clothes, souvenirs and many more. Bargaining is common here and you'll find the prices very affordable.

25 km
from city center 29 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cannon Fort is a beautiful attraction on Cat Ba Island overlooking gorgeous jungles and hills. The fort acts as a symbol of Vietnamese history and the country's participation during the world war. There is a steep walk to reach the fort, but the mesmerizing views of the sunrise and sunset is worth the visit.

71 km
from city center 30 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Co To Island is a quaint island with romantic beaches and golden sands. In addition to the shimmering blue water, Co To also has a pretty old lighthouse, from the top of which you have an uninhibited view of the virgin green forests and limestone karts in the vast expanse of the sea. Co To Island also has a fishing pier and a Ho chi Minh statue.

34 km
from city center 31 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Quan Lan Island offers a picturesque retreat resplendent with white sand beaches. Quan Lan houses the beautiful Minh Chau beach. This beach is the most famous tourist location in Quan Lan Island. The beach has white sands and the calm blue waters are ideal for surfing. Other water sports include Kayaking and Beach Volleyball. There are a number of beach cafes along the beach that serve authentic seafood and local beer. It is the perfect place to unwind.

3 km
from city center 32 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Thien Canh Son Cave is a breathtaking cave 60 steps up the island. It has three caverns inside, each full of unique stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by artificial lights. The cave has a small entrance and is tiny in comparison to some other caves of Halong, however, it acts as an advantage because it doesn't get crowded.

0 km
from city center 33 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

With a system of thousands of years old stalactites and stalagmites, Tien Ong Cave is a magnificent cave with landscapes and a primitive charm like no other. Split into two chambers by a rustic looking stone pillar, the cave is only 5 meters above sea level, but 50 meters below. Archelogists have also discovered human bones and artefacts dating back to 10,000 BC - 8,000 BC.

26 km
from city center 34 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Not as popular compared to Cat Co 2, Cat Co 3 is closest to Cat Ba town and is no less serene. You can head here to avoid the crowds and just relax. It's a tiny strip of sand and people often miss it while heading to other beaches, but its unspoiled beauty makes your visit worth it. Swimming, snorkelling or just simply sun bathing, do all of it here without being disturbed.

13 km
from city center 35 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

With a rich ecosystem, a lot of forest trees and shrubs, and two pristine beaches, the Soi Sim Island is a small island on Halong Bay attracting many tourists. Boating, kayaking, swimming and snorkelling are the many water activities you can indulge in here. If you're more of a lazy person, you can just sun bathe and relax in the gorgeous white sands.

17 km
from city center 36 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Floating on emrald green waters, the Dau Go Island has a picturesque scenery of a lagoon. The island is one of the most popular on Halong for the Dau Go cave which has some incredible stalacties and stalagmites inside it. There is a wide variety of animal species like yellow-haired monkeys, birds and reptiles on the island.

0 km
from city center 37 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cat Co Cove is a group of three pristine white sand beaches covered by chalk stone cliffs on the back. Tourists and locals often visit Cat Co for swimming and other water sports like kayaking and windsurfing. Cat Co 2 is prettier and more popular, however, head to Cat Co 1 or 3 if you want to avoid crowds and just laze around sun bathing on the beach.

25 km
from city center 38 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cat Co 2 is the prettiest beach in Cat Co Cove with nature and serenity like no other. The pristine white sand beach with turquoise blue waters. backed by large and stunning limestone cliffs attracts locals and tourists from all around. You'll see people sun bathing in the sand or taking a dip in the water to swim or snorkel.

25 km
from city center 39 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cat Co 1 is a rather popular beach on Cat Ba Island with many restruants, one resort and a good amount of crowd on the beach. You'll see locals and tourists just lazing around on the white sand, swimming, snorkelling or playing volleyball. Indulge in either of these activities or grab a bite from the many restaurants, but don't expect any peace at this beach.

23 km
from city center 40 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

During the Vietnam War, the Hospital Cave was built high up in the limestone karsts which was invisible from the ground and air, making it an ideal safe house. The cave has concrete rooms that were built as doctors offices and surgical rooms for the injured soldiers. Those interested in history and the war should definitely visit this unique atrraction.

25 km
from city center 41 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Quang Anh floating restaurant is a perfect, peaceful and romatic spot for a meal. The restaurant picks out seafood fresh out of the cages in the sea nearby, and cooks your order with special herbs. The dishes are safe, hygienic and extremely tasty. Fish roll, Mu fish and Sea snakes are the popular choices here.

15 km
from city center 42 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Spreading over 23 hectares, Dragon Park is the largest and most modern theme park of Vietnam. While rides like 'Tea Cups' and 'Circus Trains' are good for children, the park offers a great leisure time to teenagers and adults with rides like ' Tour de Paris' and 'Royal Carousel'. There are thrilling roller coasters as well as fairy tale worlds, all under one roof.

139 km
from city center 43 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Hang Trong or Drum Cave is found in the southeast area of Halong Bay. Opposite the virgin cave, it gets its name from the sound made by the numerous stalactites on its ceiling, making the sound of distent drumbeats when a wind blows in.

25 km
from city center 44 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Vien Duong is a seafood restaurant known for its fresh seafood produce. Asian, European and vegetarian dishes are available too. There are tanks full of fresh sea creatures in the restaurant. The meals are extremely affordable and a popular choice among the locals too. One must definitely try prawns, squid, lemon fish, and the fruit desserts.

0 km
from city center 45 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

This monument is a memorial built to remember Ho Chi Minh's visit to Cat Ba island in April 1951. Located on the top of a mountain, there is a steep but short staircase leading up to this viewpoint. Travelers can get a panoramic view of the Cat Ba and Lan Ha bay from here.

12 km
from city center 46 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

The largest pagoda in Halong, the Long Tien Pagoda has a unique architecture style of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a three gate entrance with a Buddha statue sitting on the top, and a bell tower below. The pagoda attracts a lot of crowd on the 1st and 15th of every month and during the Tet holiday, when the temple grounds turn into a colorful festival.

14 km
from city center 47 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

The Ha-Long Queen-Seilbahn of Vietnam, popularly known as the 'Queen Cable Car' is the biggest reversible ariel tramway in the world. There are two concrete towers on either side of the bay, one with the tallest height in the world of 188 metres. The cable car provides some of the most marvellous panoramic view of Halong bay and the limestone karsts.

0 km
from city center 48 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Bia Hoi is a popular local draught beer of Hanoi known for it's low alcohol quantity and affordable prices. Halong Bay has an open strip of Bia Hoi stalls, offering this refreshing beer while you take in some of the most gorgeous views of the Cat Ba town's harbour. You'll find many tourists and locals enjoying an evening just sitting here with a pint in their hands.

139 km
from city center 49 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Hang Bo Nau, also known as "Pelican Cave" is named so due to the herd of pelicans that filled the cave in the past. The cave has a monster mouth opening with the stalactites and stalgmites of strange shapes falling down from the ceiling looking like sharp teeth. You can stand at the entrance and admire the stunning scenery of Halong Bay.

26 km
from city center 50 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Also known as the 'Five Spring', Vuon Canh Treo Tranh is a refreshing spot away from the city. Indulge yourself in some of these nature's fresh and calming springs where you can swim or just have a small picnic with your friends or family. This place is best enjoyed during the summer heat.

24 km
from city center 51 out of 51
Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cat Ba National Park is acknowledged as a biosphere reserve located in the northern part of Vietnam. The National Park is a world heritage site and is administered by the nearest city of Hai Phong. Geographically, the park is located in an archipelago which has 367 other islands adjoining the Ha Long Bay. Trekking at Cat Ba National Park is known to be an indispensable activity for enthusiastic visitors. The forested limestone view after the trek magnetizes the young crowd across the globe.