halong bay in vietnam

1 - When is the best time for traveling to Halong Bay in Vietnam

Halong Bay Vietnam has 2 distinct seasons, which are the summer from April to October and the winter from November to March. The former attracts domestic tourists because of the hot weather suitable for beach tourism, while the latter is more interesting for international visitors due to cooler weather and fewer people, as well as lower prices. If you are already in other parts of Vietnam, you can come here by bus or train which are quite convenient, while for sightseeing around Halong Bay in Vietnam, booking a taxi or renting a motorbike are not bad options.

2 - Halong Bay travel guide

Halong Bay Vietnam has an area of 1,553 km² with 1,969 islands, like a triangle with 3 peaks: Dau Go island (west), Ba Ham lake (south) and Cong Tay island (east). This place is located in the tourist route with many other beautiful attractions such as Bai Chay Beach, Tuan Chau Island, Sun World Halong, Bai Tho Mountain,… To visit Halong Bay in Vietnam, you need to buy a boat ticket at Hon Gai Wharf or Tuàn Chau Wharf - you can share one with people or rent a whole boat to cruise.

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3 - The natural attractions you should visit on Halong Bay in Vietnam

Sung Sot Cave is the largest and most beautiful cave in the bay, with a space filled with stalactites, ancient banyan trees of luxuriant foliage, sophisticated walls like carved,… Thien Cung Cave is located in the middle of Canh Doc Island, 25m high above sea level, with sparkling stalagmites and stalactites creating a beautiful and fanciful scene. Another beautiful attraction of Halong Bay in Vietnam is Dau Go Cave, located at an altitude of 27m above sea level with a cave dome about 25m high, from which hundreds of giant stalactites hang down like a strange waterfall.

Me Cung Cave is located on Lom Bo island, identified by archaeologists as one of the sites of early HaLong culture, from 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. Traveling to Halong Bay, you also shouldn’t miss the chance to explore Luon Cave. Passing the beautiful bow-shaped gate, you will come to a calm water area with rich vegetation that has been preserved for many years. Meanwhile, Titop Island is a place where you can both experience a relaxing time on the calm beach, and explore the way to the top of the mountain to enjoy the panoramic view of the green Halong Bay in Vietnam.