10 Best Things To Do In Halong Bay

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Halong Bay, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered on top of one of the best places to visit in Vietnam,. Without any doubt, when we reach this place, its magnificent nature with thousands of limestones and emerald green water will overwhelm visitors. Let’s find out what are the best things to do in Halong Bay!

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Take Day Cruises

There is no better way to experience this paradise than to embark on a cruise ship feeling the heart waves of Halong Bay while looking up at the towering limestone mountains. There will be a day trip or 2 days trip for your choice.

If you have more time for this destination, we would recommend an overnight boat to enjoy the fullest of the place with many different activities such as kayaking, watching sunset and sunrise, cooking class when surrounded by beautiful nature or even doing a Tai Chi practice. What a big mistake if you are not taking a boat cruise in Halong Bay. Check out the cruising spectacular Halong Bay Tour from Ftrip.

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10 Best Things To Do In Halong Bay
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Kayak in Halong Bay

When participating in kayaking activities in Ha Long Bay, visitors will have the opportunity to watch the limestone walls drift along with the scenery of heaven and earth. In addition, the experienced guide can introduce outstanding attractions such as Vung Vieng fishing village, Cong Dam, etc. Explore the beautiful scenery on the Bay as well as the life of the people here.

Remember to prioritize safety factors such as wearing a life jacket before engaging in kayaking.

Kayak in Halong Bay
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Explore the coral ecosystem on Cong Do Island

Cong Do Island, which has five hidden lakes with fewer boats and varied marine life and the most prominent are coral reefs with a length of up to 700m makes it becoming one of the best spots to watch the coral ecosystem. This destination is usually included in the 2-day itinerary Ha Long Bay Cruise ship.

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Explore the coral ecosystem on Cong Do Island
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Have fun at Sun World Halong Park

Sun World Halong Park is the largest amusement park in Vietnam, with the best amenities. The park’s interior have two parts: Mystic Mountain Complex (also known as Ba Deo Hill Park) and Coastal Amusement Area, including Typhoon Water Park. 

Visitors can use the cable car system that connects the two areas to move around and get a great aerial view of the area of ​​towering limestone clusters.

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Have fun at Sun World Halong Park
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Diving in Ti Top Beach

Ti Top beach owns a small beach shaped like a crescent moon and is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam and also famous for mountain climbing. You can only get here from Halong Bay so if you are interested in rock climbing, do inform your tour operator about Ti Top Beach.

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Diving in Ti Top Beach
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Explore Caves

The substantial limestone mountains in Halong Bay contain many mysterious caves waiting for exploration. The famous caves with enchanting beauty here are the Sung Sot cave, Trinh Nu cave, Dau Go cave, Thien Cung cave, and Kim Quy cave. You can sign up for Halong Bay Vietnam Holiday Packages to spend one day in the most famous spectacular landscapes.

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Best thing to do in Halong bay - explore caves
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Watch the sunset at Fighting Cocks Island

Fighting Cocks Island, another name is Hon Ga Choi (Hon Trong Mai) because the shape of two stones depicts the confrontation between two chickens. One of the best things to do here is to watch the sunset melt, covering the island with a golden layer.

Watch the sunset at Fighting Cocks Island
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Go Night Squid Fishing

Participating in a night squid fishing with local fisherman is considered to be a wonderful experience. You not only have an opportunity to observe and learn new skills from the fisherman but also can watch Halong Bay gradually sink into the dreamy night and use a fishing rod to catch the squids hiding under the water. In addition, if you prefer, you can enjoy the squid you catch with your companions on the boat. Squid fishing can take up to 6 hours so you might want to plan ahead with your travel companions and your tour operator.

Best things to do in Halong Bay: Go Night Squid Fishing
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Travel to Ngoc Vung Island

About 34 km from the center of Ha Long, Ngoc Vung Island retains the simplicity of the old days and it is a “can’t miss” place to visit on a trip to Halong Bay.

On the island, you can meet local people who are living peacefully and bustling with their daily life and visit the province’s priceless archaeological sites and cultural and historical relics.

Travel to Ngoc Vung Island
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Full your stomach with local food

As a floating land on the water, no wonder Halong Bay is famous for its seafood dishes. For fresh dishes, you should try Ngan Bien, sea sam. In addition, a word that carries the reputation of Halong Bay spreading everywhere is Cha Muc. Grilled Cha Muc is deep-fried, cut into pieces, and eaten with fragrant glutinous rice grains into Xoi Cha Muc, or Banh Cuon Cha Muc. Of course, you should also try the specialty Halong Bay – Banh Gat Gu.

Full your stomach with local food
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Frequently asked questions about the best things to do in Halong bay (FAQs)

  1. What are the best things to do in Halong Bay?

    Best things to do in Halong Bay: Take cruises, get by Cat Ba Island, drop by Monkey Island, Kanyak in Lan Ha Bay, Hike Cat Ba National Park, Visit Sun World Halong, Diving in Ti Top beach, Explore Sung Sot cave, Go night squid fishing, Travel to Ngoc Vung island.

  2. Where can you swim in Halong Bay?

    Beautiful spots to swim in Halong Bay: Sun World Ha Long beach, Ti Top beach, Hon Gai beach, Tuan Chau island, Ba Trai island, Quan Lan beach, and Minh Chau beach.

What are the best things to do in Halong Bay?
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The list above includes the best things to do in Halong Bay.However, this land contains more activities than the contents of the above list. You can find out for yourself when you come here! Contact FTrip if you need travel advice and customized tours!

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Besides my unlimited passion for traveling, a professional tour guide for over a decade, I have been taking photographs since sitting at Hanoi of the University of Culture in the early 2000s. Photography started as a hobby but it was seriously taken due to my work relations and my significant passion for the beauty of our world, especially in Southeast Asian parts such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Within a few years of taking photographs, my works began to be recognized by many reliable international publications such as AFAR Travel, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph newspaper. In addition, I continuously add to my growing profile by winning numerous major awards: 3rd Position of The Independent Photographer 2018, 1st Position of Amateur Photographer of the year 2018, Grand Prize Winner of the AFAR Travel Photography 2019, and a Gold Award of San Francisco Bay International Photography 2020.

I photograph a wide variety of subjects, from travel to landscapes to street scenes. I enjoy documenting the East’s rich cultural heritage and its land soaked in glorious sunrise or sunset light in remote and secluded spots. And, I am very happy to share my knowledge and experience with you. You can visit Luminousvietnamtour to explore tour!


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