Halong Bay
Currency
Vietnam Dong
Language
Vietnamese
Best Time To VISIT
October - December
Getting around
Walk/Boat/Ferry
What Halong Bay Can offer you
Things to do?
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1. Island Cruise
Book a Boat Excursion if you really want to take in all the magnificence of Halong Bay. You have a wide range of where to go and what to see because there are more than 2,000 islands to select from.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
2. Floating Village
One of the biggest Floating Communities in the country, Cai Beo Fishing Village. About 300 homes make up the village’s current population, which relies mainly on fishing on aquaculture.
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
- Activity
3. Kayak Bright & Dark Caves
- Sightseeing
- Activity
4. Rock Climbing
Over than 3000 limestone rocks can be found in the sea, along with innumerable gorgeous Islands. Keep in mind that this is the riskiest method to go to a gorgeous sight.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
5. Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island is the largest and most well known destination in Halong Bay. The island offers a calm environment and is situated around a historic fishing harbor.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
6. Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park occupies over half of the island and is located 15km northwest of Cat Ba Town. There is an tropical rain forests, freshwater lakes, sandy beaches and coral reefs.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
7. Cannon Fort
Canon Fort, also called High Point 177, is built on a hill, 177m above sea level. The best location to take in the sunset of Cat Ba Island. Just about 2km from Cat Ba Town, 15min with the scooter.
- Sightseeing
- Viewpoint
8. Monkey Island
Only 1km separates Monkey Island from Cat Ba Town. Green trees cover the small, 5km island. However, a group of more than 20 different types of monkeys is what draws tourists to Monkey Island.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
9. Hospital Cave
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
10. Dine on fresh seafood
Considering that Halong Bay is near the ocean, it has a wide variety of seafood. You can eat with your feet in the sand while enjoying the freshest catch of the day. These include squid, crab to name a few.
- Sightseeing
- Food
10 Top Attractions in Halong Bay
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- Island Cruise
- Floating Village
- Kayak Bright Dark Caves
- Rock Climbing
- Cat Ba Island
- Cat Ba National Park
- Cannon Fort
- Monkey Island
- Hospital Cave
- Dine on fresh seafood