Halong Overview

Halong City, formerly the Hon Gai Town, is the cultural, economic and political centre of Quang Ninh Province. It borders Cam Pha to the east, the Yen Hung District to the west, the Hoanh Bo District to the north and Halong Bay to the south with the coastline of 20km.
 
 
 
The city is divided into two parts: East Halong and West Halong. The eastern part is an industrial zone where most of the province's official buildings are also concentrated. The western part, also called Bai Chay, is the animated tourism zone. 
Halong's population are most having emigrated from other places to settle here. Halong Bay is famous internationally, and is recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO for its thousands of natural islands. Also in the city, there are temples, pagodas and historical relics.In addition to the most active branch of tourism, there are other economic activities such as: trade, seaport, coal, marine products and the production of construction materials.
 

SIGHSEEING

  Ha Long Bay
Situated in the north-east region of Viet Nam, Halong Bay is a part of Bac Bo Gulf and comprises the sea area of Halong City, Cam Pha ...
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  Bai Tu Long Bay 
Bai Tu Long is a beautiful Bay lying within the area of the gulf of Tonkin, on the northeast of Vietnam. The bay comprises a part ...
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  Lan Ha Bay
Located to the east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay covers an area of more than 7,000 ha of which 5,400 ha is under the management ...
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  Minh Chau Beach
Minh Chau Beach is situated 15km from Quan Lan Beach, in Van Don District. Minh Chau Beach is proud of its white sand which do not stick to ...
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  Ngoc Vung Island and Beach
Ngoc Vung Island is a pretty site sitting between the Net Islet and Phuong hoang (Phoenix) Island in de Van Dong District, ...
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  Quan Lan Beach
The beautiful island of Quan Lan is situated within the area of Bai Tu Long Bay, Van Don Island district, Quang Ninh province...
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  Ti Top Beach
Got its name from Ghermann Titov, a former Soviet Union hero, Ti Top Island displays a beach shaped like a crescent moon and sand that ...
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  Bo Nau Grotto
Bo Nau Grotto or Pelican Grotto lies far from 2-3km southeast of Trong Mai Islet. This vaulted grotto covers 200m2. The floor of the grotto is ...
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  Dau Go Grotto 
The grotto is on Driftwood Island. Seen from afar, the entrance to the grotto appears to be blue, and has a shape similar to that of ...
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  Kim Quy Grotto
Kim Quy Grotto or Golden Tortoise Grotto is situated on Dam Nam Islet, with a peak 187m above sea level...
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  Me Cung Grotto
Me Cung Grotto or Bewitching Grotto is located far from 2 kilometers south-west of Ti Top...
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  Trinh Nu Grotto
Situated on the island range of Bo Hon in the system comprising the Sung Sot Grotto, Dong Tien Lake and Luon Grotto ....
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  Thien Cung Grotto
It is situated on the south-west side of Halong bay, 4km from the wharf outside of Halong City, Quang Ninh Province....
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  Tam Cung Grot
Situated in the centre of Halong Bay, 5km from Sung Sot Grotto to the northeast...
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  Drum Cave (Hang Trong)
Hang Trong ( Drum ) Cave is so named because when the wind blows through its many stalactites and stalagmites, the effect resembles ...
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  Sung Sot Cave 
Sung Sot Cave is on the same island with Trinh Nu cave. The path to Sung Sot is quite steep and is lined with shady trees...
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  Tuan Chau Island
Tuan Chau island is a new wonderful island with beautiful natural and interesting intertainments ...
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  Cua Van- Van Gia Fishing Village
Van Gia – Cua Van is situated at Hung Thang Commune, Halong City, 20km away from the tourist boat wharf ...
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