Vietnam Halong Bay Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Halong Bay in Vietnam is a world natural heritage and is known as "Guilin on the Sea". It is located in the west of Beibu Gulf, 150 kilometers away from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is beautiful and famous, and the scenic spot is divided into three small bays in the east, west and south. The scenery resembles the landscape of Guilin in China.Attractions distribution:
The beauty of Ha Long Bay is composed of three elements: stone, water and sky. Halong Stone Island has a variety of natural beauty. The shape and color of the stone island are combined with the sky and sea to create an ink Chinese painting. The huge stone island contains many beautiful and charming caves. The sea in Ha Long Bay keeps flowing over time, and it is beautiful in all four seasons. In spring, the rocks are green and young buds grow on them; in summer, the weather is cool; in autumn, the moonlight illuminates the shadows of the mountains like gold; in the winter, the waves on the rocks cover the mountains. Fog and smoke float.Scenic spot qualifications:
world Natural HeritageScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, hiking, photography, caves, canyons, and strange rocksTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Vietnam>Hanoi City
How to get there:
High-end buses depart from Jia Lam Station every 20 minutes. The total journey time is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Ordinary trains run once a day: departing from Hanoi Anyuan Station at 5:15. Total time: 7 hours.
Take a helicopter from Vietnam Northern Aviation Services from Hanoi Gia Lam Airport to Bai Chai Naval Guesthouse Station. Address: No. 173, Changzheng Road, Hanoi.
Tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and all over the south can take cars, trains, and planes to Hanoi, and then arrive in Ha Long from Hanoi.
Tourists from all over the north can take a bus along National Highway No. 18 and No. 10 to reach Halong.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Halong Bay ticket prices:
There are no tickets for Halong Bay. Several of the caves require separate tickets, usually with a local tour group. The one-day tour costs about US$20 per person.
Scenic area opening hours:
The business hours of Halong Bay Cruise Terminal are generally 6:00-17:00, and the specific tour time depends on the itinerary.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Traveling Alone: Walking in Vietnam (6 days)
- Travel Guide: Vietnam 12-Day Travel Guide 2018
Best time to visit:
November to April of the following year
Shopping recommendations:
The local coal carving handicrafts in Ha Long Bay are worth buying as souvenirs. In addition, pictures, T-shirts, embroidery, nightgowns, etc. are also products with local characteristics.
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