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Your Essential Knowledge about Vietnam weather.

In 2010, that long awaited trip to Vietnam finally came. The traveler in me was excited and the history teacher in me was intrigued and still a little wary. The nerves were unnecessary – the welcome was exceptional. Vietnam held far more than scrumptious pho and exquisite tailor-made clothing. There were stories to be shared, history (through very different lenses) to be witnessed, architecture to be admired, and culture imbued in every alleyway, paddy and city. We rode, journeyed, swam, ate, did Tai Chi, checked out motorbikes, and more; our senses were heightened and palates satiated.

My trip was in April, but the climate of the region rarely includes cold, snow, or ice. Hot and humid are the norm, and be prepared for lots of rain during the monsoon. Set in the southeast region of Asia, bordering the South China Sea, Vietnam is a country of blended worlds: old and new, traditions of yesteryear mixed with tech of today, natural sights, endless diversity and people of all sorts living their lives. There’s the beauty of the colorful scenery from rice paddies to jagged rocks, the rugged rural to city speed, national parks, cultural delights, and endless flavors. Be sure you eat and enjoy the scintillating aroma of noodles galore that wafts past your nose as you wander the streets taking in everything that is life in Vietnam.

Choosing Hanoi One Day Tour for the best journey ever.

Places to Visit.

There are city adventures, both large and small, UNESCO heritage site excursions that find you afloat on a traditional junk, trails that wind their way to the very top of cultural centers, historical sights, and cultural gems hidden amongst the paddies, the countryside and the busy city streets. Whether culture seeker or happy hiker, foodie or history buff, cycler, wanderer, or first time traveler – Vietnam has something for everyone.

A few spots to be sure to stop along your journey in Vietnam:

   Halong Bay

   Mekong Delta

   Nha Trang

   Sapa

   Hoi An

   Cu Chi Tunnels

   Hanoi

   Hue

 Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon

Hot, Humid, Steamy & Sticky.

Vietnam is hot and humid, steamy and sticky, and definitely during monsoon season, deluged with rain. Expect the weather to be changeable in shoulder seasons. Rain gear is a must, along with hat, umbrella and maybe even that trusted a Hanoi Day Tour to dry you off when the skies douse you mid day. As always, layers are always a good idea. The country’s various regions get diverse weather patterns.

Northern Vietnam: November – April winter (January-March hovering in the 20 Celsius/70 Fahrenheit degree mark), summer is May through October with the wettest months smack in the center of July-September

Central Vietnam: January-July hot and dry (temperatures hovering above 30 Celsius/90 Fahrenheit degree mark), wettest months are October/November (watch for typhoons

South Vietnam: largely focused on the wet (early May – November; July/August wettest) and the dry (November – late April) seasons with average year-round temperatures around 30 Celsius/90 Fahrenheit degrees.

When visting Hanoi, even whole Vietnam, I hope my sharing will help you a lot to have a memorable trip!

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What to do in Hanoi?

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the second biggest city in the country. It is an interesting mix of the East and the West with noticeable traces of the communist influence as well as the French invasion. It is a favored destination for tourists.

You can see the influence of each invading country on Hanoi today as well as the impact of the Communist influence. If you’re looking for ideas on what to see and do while in this bustling city, here are a few of my top suggestions on the best things to do in Hanoi.

Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and known as the citadel of Hanoi. The building was the center of ancient Hanoi. The ancient site was the political center for 13 centuries and served as the capital of Vietnam for 8 centuries. The central flag tower of the citadel stands 40 meters tall. It is a symbol of Hanoi. It is located in Ba Dinh and is open seven days a week from 8 am to 7:30 pm.

Attend a Cooking Class.

Vietnamese food is amazing but trust me, learning how to cook it is even better. Joining a cooking class in Hanoi is something I definitely recommend doing and is one of our best. Most classes also incorporate market tours, allowing you a glimpse into the local life and culture.

If you’re interested to do this, you can check a Hanoi Cooking Class, that has cooking classes which you can easily book online. Personally, whenever I miss Vietnam, I find myself trying to recreate those mouthwatering spring rolls and a bowl of Pho!

Go on a Free Walking Tour.

One of my favorite things to do in a city is to go on a walking tour as it allows me to see the area and understand its overall layout. If you’re looking for an introduction to Hanoi, I recommend you go on a free walking tour which is usually led by a local.

Food Trip Around Hanoi.

Hands down, one of the best things to do in Hanoi is to eat! Filled to the brim with street food stalls and night markets, Hanoi is a foodie’s dream destination. While the many types of dishes can be daunting initially, our advice is to just try as much as you can.

If you’re not that adventurous, you can also go on a Hanoi Food Tour or Hanoi Street Food Tour as it is one of the best places to do so!

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Sapa Harvest Season - Top 9 exotic things to try

Sapa harvest season is coming around the corner with the breathtaking views of golden rice fields which stretch along the highway and those spectacular rice terraces. The scenic scenery attracts a lot of both domestic and foreign visitors. Ready to admire one of the most beautiful seasons in the town? Grab your belongings and set off now.

September – Time of Sapa harvest season:

If you are wondering when the best time to visit Sapa is, September, October and November are the answers. It is the harvest season in the town when the layers of terraced fields are covered with a brilliant yellow color. Sapa Town is like wearing a new coat. In such charming scenery, what should we do to enjoy every moment we have in the town? Head to the charming town with a Sapa tour from Hanoi now!

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Beautiful flower gardens in Sapa Town, Vietnam

Thanks to the ideal weather with cool climate all year round, the misty town has a good condition for growing flowers. Besides the breathtaking attractions, these charming places will help fulfill your trip when visiting the alluring town with a Sapa tour 3 days 2 nights.

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Cat Cat Village - colorful and enticing village in Sapa, Vietnam

One of the most attractive features of the poetic Sapa Town is its enticing ethnic minorities where friendly locals live for ages and create their own unique culture. To experience the poetic town to the fullest, you never wanna miss out the chance to discover its charming villages with a Sapa village tour.

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Conquering Fansipan Mount - the rooftop of Indochina

How do you think about conquering the highest point in Indochina with your beloved one and take such stunning wedding picture? This would be one of the most memorable moments in your life. Ready to conquer Fansipan Mountain in Sapa Town, Vietnam with a Sapa trekking tour?

Photo credit: phong_michael from Instagram

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Admiring the alluring lavender in the poetic Sapa Town, Vietnam

Lavender is said to well grown in cool to warm climates with relatively mild winters. Do you think in such a tropical country like Vietnam, we can still admire its charming beauty? Totally yes, when we head to the misty Sapa Town in the mountainous northern part of Vietnam with a Sapa tour from Hanoi. Such a Instagrammable place!

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Halong Bay Floating Villages

Known as home to an enormous limestone ecosystem with 1,969 karst islands emerging from the lush emerald water and a great cave system, Halong also houses several floating villages with friendly locals whose life attaches closely with the stunning bay. Such perfect combination of natural beauties and the enticing local life bring make the bay more fascinating and arouse the curiosity among visitors. Pay a visit to discover these inducing Halong Bay floating villages with us!

1. Cua Van Floating Village – Halong Bay floating villages:

The very first name we’d like to call upon among Halong Bay floating villages is Cua Van Floating Village. This floating village is about 20 km from the shore and nests a group of islets. The village is home to more than 300 families whose life depends mainly on fishing on the bay. Cua Van is originated from two ancient fishing villages in Halong Bay including Giang Vong and Truc Vo.

Visiting Cua Van floating village, you can immerse yourselves in to a peaceful and exotic atmosphere, admire the poetic nature and learn about how the fishermen here conduct their living. Let’s take part in boating, net raising and fish catching with them.

As the biggest and most touristy fishing village in Halong Bay, the accessibility to Cua Van is simple with frequent boat trips going back and forth. You also can choose to stay close to the village by renting a room in a homestay. For those who love water sports like kayaking, you can refer to kayak rental service in the village to explore around or visit nearby stunning caves.

Thanks to its antique and charming scenery and its precious cultural heritages, Cua Van floating village was honored as one of the most beautiful old villages in the world in 2012. And you don’t wanna miss out the chance to visit such an exciting place on your Best one day Halong Bay tour right?

2. Vung Vieng Floating Village:

The next Halong Bay floating village we’d like to introduce is Vung Vieng. 24 km apart from the ferry terminal at Halong Bay, Vung Vieng floating village is an off the beaten track attraction which is suitable for those who prefer less crowded place and wish to spend more time contacting with locals. When coming here, you can join padding over the green water, get closer to the spectacular limestone islands and discover the cultural life of fishermen.

There are about 50 families living in Vung Vieng floating village whose life links tightly with fishing activities on Halong Bay. There is also one community center which was built as a location for meetings and for locals to sell their handmade products like fish, fruits, vegetables to visitors.

You can take a Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City to wander around these exciting floating villages.

3. Cong Dam Floating Village – Halong Bay floating villages:

This fishing village can make everyone fall in love with its majestic and poetic beauty of the mountains and the sea. Cong Dam is home to numerous graves, coral reefs, underground lakes in limestone mountains and underwater caves.

The unique point that visitors meet in Cong Dam is a small and ancient village which retains almost the intact and traditional culture of fishing. You will be satisfied when chatting with local people, listening to their stories about their life on the bay in the middle of water and sky.

The area is quite far from the mainland and completely separate from the usual tourist routes, so the landscape here also retains many wild features and a very clean environment. When coming here, remember to participate in interesting activities such as kayaking and fishing with fishermen.

4. Ba Hang Floating Village:

This small fishing village will complete the list of Halong Bay fishing villages. Ba Hang literally means three caves located near Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Cave) and Dau Go Cave. The village is home to around 50 families who go fishing and provide kayaking services or rowing boat for visitors as ways of making a living.

Located just 6 km away from Halong City, Ba Hang Floating Village is more modern and developed, it is very convenient for you to visit the village when staying in Halong City. You can participate in kayaking activity, fishing trips and catching squid at midnight. Moreover, you can experience rowing with locals to two imposing grottos in Halong Bay namely Thien Duong Cave and Dau Go Cave.

Don’t miss out the chance to enjoy Halong Bay specialties.

Exploring the local life with these Halong Bay floating villages helps fulfill your Halong journeys. Contact us via our hotline number: +84 9 4161 8080 or via our email: support@goasiadaytrip.com for instant support. Wish you have a great journey!

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Halong Bay Day Cruise From Halong City

Nesting a huge number of spectacular karst islands – 1,969 islands and covering an area of 1,550 square km, Halong Bay is the largest limestone island ecosystem in Asia. Do you know how to discover such an enormous bay to the fullest? Taking a Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City can be a great option. Let’s see what awaits us ahead.

1. About Halong City:

Halong City about 20 km from Halong Bay is the capital and 1st-class provincial city of Quang Ninh Province. Halong literally means descending dragon. Halong City was established in 1993 when the old capital – Hon Gai was merged with Bai Chay – the main tourist area in Quang Ninh Province.

2. How to get to Halong Bay from Halong City?

As an advantage of traveling to the beautiful bay from Halong City, the distance from these two places is quite close and yes, you don’t need to get up to early and depart for the bay. If your Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City starts at around 9 AM, then you can start leaving for the gathering point at the bay at 8 AM. Refer to one of the means of transportation below:

By motorbike:

If you wish to totally explore Halong on your own, you can consider renting a motorbike. The rental fee is from VND 120,000 – 150,000 / day. This mean is suitable for those who want to head to various places during the day.

By taxi:

If you travel in groups, then taking a taxi is very convenient especially given the distance from Halong City to Halong Bay is about 20 km. Here are some local taxi brands you can take:

Thanh Cong Quang Ninh Taxi – 0203 3 67 57 57

Mai Linh Taxi – 0203 3 62 86 28

Minh Anh Taxi – 0203 3 85 85 85

Thinh Hung Taxi – 0203 3 61 61 61

Bai Chay Taxi – 0203 3 64 64 64

If you travel to Halong Bay from Hanoi Capital, refer this Hanoi to Halong Bay transfer to get the detailed guides.

3. What can we do on a Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City?

3.1. Cruising around the bay:

As its name suggests, this is the main activity on our Halong Bay day cruise. Sitting on the cruise, you will go through the most stunning places on the bay such as its breathtaking limestone islands, its splendid cave system. Remember to charge your phone or camera fully to take as many stunning photos as you can.

3.2. Admiring impressive cave system:

Surprise Cave or Sung Sot Cave: As one of the largest and most beautiful caves of Halong, this is the place where many rocky islands with unique shapes are located. Coming deeper into the cave, you will be extremely excited with a fresh-water lake, splashing shadow on the wall, creating such a fantastic view.

Trong Cave and Trinh Nu Cave: Only about 3 km away from Sung Sot Cave, it is very convenient for you to explore these caves. Besides the beautiful scenery, you will learn more about the hidden story of these which promises to excite you.

Dau Go Cave: It is considered the largest karst cave in Halong, Dau Go Cave with its wild beauty enchants any tourists. Stone pillars, rich flora and fauna, twinkling light effect from stalactites will make you feel like going into the fairy place in the world.

Luon Cave: If you want to see the stalactites that have been through millions of years, surely Luon Cave is the ideal choice for your journey to discover Halong Bay.

Thien Canh Son Cave: This place still remains almost the intact and spectacular features inherited from the Mother Nature.

Heaven Cave or Thien Cung Cave: A place associated with the legend of the Dragon King to help locals fight against foreign invaders. The fanciful beauty here inspires a lot of famous photographers. Remember to add this place into your Best one day Halong Bay tour.

3.3. Learning about the enticing local life:

Cruising on Halong Bay gives you the ideal chance to contact with locals especially those living on the bay. Some remaining floating villages on the bay include: Cua Van, Vung Vieng, Cong Dam and Ba Hang.

3.4. Taking part in water-sports activities: kayaking, swimming:

Kayaking is a popular sport activity among foreign tourists. The feeling of sitting on a kayak rowing through the emerald blue water, watching the magnificent mountains and rivers bring you such absolutely peaceful moments.

3.5. Mountain climbing – Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City:

In addition to kayaking, Halong Bay with diverse and dangerous terrain includes many islands and mountains is also a challenge for climbing lovers. These thorny rocky outcrops, majestic curves of mountains, cliffs, caves in the bay will really challenge you.

4. What to do in Halong City – Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City:

After experiencing a Halong Bay day cruise, let’s come back to Halong City and further explore the exciting place. Halong City has four main tourist areas including Halong Bay, Bai Chay, Tuan Chau Peninsular and Hon Gai. As Halong Bay is introduced above, then now we’ll discover about the other areas.

Bai Chay area:

This is the most crowded tourist destination with a range of recreational activities such as Bai Chay artificial beach, Bai Chay Bridge (the first cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam), night markets, Halong Sun World Amusement Park, Marine Plaza shopping center – museum of painting 3D, a combination of diverse restaurants and hotels.

Tuan Chau area:

Tuan Chau is a small artificial peninsular located about 2 km from Halong City. This area is famous for large-scale modern villas, Tuan Chau International entertainment area, Tuan Chau beach and harbor bridge with Halong Bay cruises.

Hon Gai area:

The area is home to many local people. Highlight attractions of Hon Gai include Sun Wheel Amusement Park on Ba Deo Hill, Halong Market, Quang Ninh Museum, Hoa Halong Park and Vincom Plaza Shopping Center. The price for food, activities in Hon Gai area is lower than the two previous areas.

Remember to spend your time sampling top Halong Bay specialties.

5. Where to stay in Halong City – Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City:

If you intent to stay in Halong City for a few days, you should book an accommodation in advance. Consider our guides to choose accommodation in the city:

Homestay: With the price from VND 500,000 – 1,000,000 / night, homestay is suitable for those who love fresh and trendy experiences.

Hostel price goes from VND 150,000 – 500,000 / night and is a good choice for budget travelers.

3-star hotels have the price starting from VND 500,000 – 1,200,000 and 4-star hotel price starts from VND 900,000 – 1,700,000. These two kinds best fit for family with kids, elderly people and for couples.

5-star hotels: If you travel for relaxation then staying in these luxury hotels is a perfect choice. The price is from VND 1,500,000 – 2,100,000.

Keep on reading this Where to stay in Halong Bay Vietnam for more details.

One more tip is that you can find an accommodation based on areas. Take a look at the average accommodation price in Bai Chay, Tuan Chau and Hon Gai areas when booking place to stay in your Halong Bay day cruise from Halong City.

Hon Gai area has a lot of low-cost hostels and hotels with the price of VND 180,000 – 800,000 / night.

Bai Chay area offers various accommodations at different prices, from VND 200,000 – 2,500,000 / night.

Tuan Chau area is home to high-class resorts and villas. The price is from VND 4,000,000 – 3,000,000 / night.

We hope that this article has brought you the necessary information when planning for your Halong Bay day cruise. Contact us via our hotline number: +84 9 4161 8080 or via our email: support@goasiadaytrip.com for instant support. Wish you have a great journey!

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Find out the answer to how many islands in Halong Bay?

Known as one of the most famous and beautiful bays in Vietnam, Halong Bay often comes in the list of must-see destinations among many visitors when travelling to Vietnam. Thanks to its spectacular karst landscape with hundreds of islets standing on the bay, with its magnificent caves, Halong has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site twice. Hold on for a second, do you have any idea of how many islands in Halong Bay? Let’s find out the answer with us!

1. Halong Bay – a wonder of the world:

Sitting on a seaplane or helicopter and seeing the bay from above, you may be overwhelmed by plenty of towering limestone pillars and islets topped by forest rising from the lush emerald waters of Halong Bay which is located in Quang Ninh Province, on the northwest coast of the Gulf of Tonkin. Welcoming millions of visitors every year, Halong becomes a popular stop on Vietnam journeys of visitors helping advertise the beauty of Quang Ninh Province in particular and of Vietnam in general to the world. Because of that, Halong Bay was chosen to film the striking Kong: Skull Island in 2017.

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2. Legend of Halong Bay – the descending dragon:

Halong Bay has made it widely well-known as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, however, not many people know about the mystery under that name. In Vietnamese, Halong literally means descending dragon and it has an origin from a legend on this ancient land. Let us tell you more.

Legend has it that, during the old time when Vietnam was newly formed, locals had to fight against invaders entering the country through the sea. To help the good-hearted people, the Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon and her children descending on earth to support them defend the country. The Mother Dragon and her children incinerated the enemies with their divine fire and huge emeralds. These emeralds were scattered around the battlefield on the sea and formed an unbeatable defensive wall that made the enemy battleship sink. Thanks to the great help from the dragons, ancient Vietnamese defeated the northern enemies and brought back the peace to the country.

Thousands of years later, the wall of emeralds turned into island and islets varying in different sizes and shapes. After the battle, the Mother Dragon and her children chose to stay in the area and taught people planting, raising cattle and protecting the country. To honor the Mother Dragon and her children, the locals named the bay where the Mother Dragon landed as Halong and the bay where her children landed as Bai Tu Long meaning thanks to the dragon’s children.

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3. How many islands in Halong Bay?

Now that you knew where the islands in Halong Bay come from right (from the legend)? But how many islands in Halong Bay really? Go and unveil with us.

The most outstanding feature of Halong Bay is its great collection of 1,969 islands and islets making it the largest limestone island ecosystem in Asia which covers an area of more than 1,550 square km. Among these 1,969 islands and islets, there are 980 of them having named by locals over the years. According to the culture researchers Khac Hai Tong, the name of the islands in Halong Bay has three characteristics. The name is derived from Vietnamese names, from natural conditions and daily life and from historical significance and culture. Some of the island names sound familiar to you such as Titop island, Man’s head island, Fighting cocks island, wading ox and wallowing buffalo island, lu huong islet, etc.

The majority of these islands have the heights ranging from 50-100 meters and a height-to-width ratio of about 6:1 bringing about the sheer and vertical cliff and magnificent image to the bay which is best seen from above.

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4. Top impressive islands in Halong Bay:

Titop Island – How many islands in Halong Bay?

The name of Titop aligned with the visit of Ho Chi Minh President and a famous Russian astronaut Titov in 1962. Owning the crescent-shaped long white sandy beach, Titop Island is an ideal place for swimming, kayaking and trekking.

Cock-fighting island:

Another charming island in Halong Bay is cock-fighting island. The island looks like 2 giant cocks fighting on the surface of ocean. As you may notice, the Cock-fighting island appears a lot in tourism materials of Halong and Quang Ninh and it was chosen to be the symbol of Halong Bay.

Tuan Chau Island:

This is one of the most famous and most-visited islands in Halong Bay over years. Thanks to its convenient location, Tuan Chau Island has been developed to become an entertainment complex with theme parks, playgrounds, restaurants, hotels meeting various demand of visitors.

Ngoc Vung Island – How many islands in Halong Bay?

Ngoc Vung Island is a pristine coastal area with plenty of fabulous things to visitors such as the long-white sand beach, nearby-sea jungles and fishing villages where you have the ample chance to see their local life with daily works like raising the pearl or collecting the sea creatures.

Frog islet:

Frog Islet: With the unique image of a frog sitting on the surface of spacious ocean, frog islet deserves to enter the list of marvelous islets in Halong Bay. It is not too far from the mainland, thus don’t miss out to admire its unique shape when in the bay.

Are you ready to head to Halong Bay and immerse yourselves into such wonderful nature there? If you depart from Hanoi City, refer to Hanoi to Halong Bay Transfer to move fast and comfortably between these two destinations. Wish you such a great trip then!

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Tasting the true Ha Long by trying Ha Long Bay specialities

Located in the west coast of Tonkin Gulf, in the Northeastern Vietnam. Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is a famous place with thousands of magnificent islands. Therefore, this miraculous achievement of Creator was recognized many times by UNESCO. Moreover, Ha Long Bay also has advantage of delicious cuisine, which attracts thousands tourists from all around the World. In this article, let's explore TOP Ha Long Bay specialties to see what will make you addict from the first time trying.

1. Grilled Chopped Squid (Chả mực) - First thing must buy of Ha Long Bay specialties.

Topping the list of specialties in Ha Long Quang Ninh. Attracting special attention of visitors is a dish that has been included in the top 50 famous Vietnamese specialties. It also became one of the 10 most established dishes of Asia in 2013. It is Grilled Chopped Squid.

Considered as a cultural beauty proud of the people here, Grilled Chopped Squid can be found at any restaurant in the city. It has aroma, color and characteristic flavor not mixed with anywhere. They serve this dish with stuffed pancake or used directly. However, the best is eating with white sticky rice. The aroma of new sticky rice blends with chewy and crispy squid creates an unique and extremely attractive flavor. This has left a deep impression on the guests. If you have enjoyed Grilled Chopped Squid, it will be hard to forget.

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2. Sa Sung (Peanut worm).

Sa Sung is also known as land ginseng or sea worms. It is one of the rare seafood as the main raw material for processing into many attractive dishes such as deep fried for sweet and sour taste. Sa Sung extremely delicious and nutritious again. People often use them to make food or medicine. In particular, Sa Sung is the best for stir garlic, cook porridge … to create a special dish, bringing the natural sweet flavor from the sea.

3. Horseshoe crab.

Ha Long Bay specialties that GoAsiaDayTrip would like to suggest you should try is from sea. As a species of crab family, Horseshoe crab is into a variety of dishes such as steamed crab, stir-fried crab vermicelli, salad, …  Specifically, you could not find anywhere else like the aromatic, delicious and chewy taste like this in Ha Long coastal city. Therefore, I have to try Ha Long seafood, especially ordering it to feel all the special flavor of this coastal dish. Enjoying salty scent of the sea breeze, enjoying the fresh and delicious seafood. Nothing else is right.

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4. Corrugate lucine - Special thing of Ha Long bay specialties.

At first glance, you can think this dish has no interesting but this is a very popular specialty of Ha Long Bay. Having the same shape as scallop, but the sweet and fatty meat is more nutritious. They use them for processing into many different delicious dishes such as steaming, grilling, stir-frying or porridge, … Especially, the Corrugate lucine wine is a favorite beverage of every man. With a spicy and aromatic flavor, it has its own scent of the sea. But when you enjoy it, everyone must admire your taste.

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Enjoy your weekend with Halong bay trip from Hanoi

How to have a Halong Bay trip from Hanoi? Which hotel should you stay at? Where to go and what to eat? … How to save costs and time but still have the best a Halong Bay trip from Hanoi? GoAsiaDayTrip would like to share with you some of Ha Long’s travel experiences from Hanoi for your trip.

1. Halong Bay – One of new seven Wonders of the World.

Ha Long Bay is a World natural heritage recognized by UNESSCO. It is likened to “A huge vivid water picture”. An invaluable gift that nature bestows on Quang Ninh in particular and Vietnam’s tourism industry in general.

Atmosphere of Ha Long is very fresh. The scenery is beautiful and the seafood is also delicious with many specialties. Generally, going to Ha Long, you will feel great.

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2. Which is the best time for a Halong Bay trip from Hanoi?

Choosing time to travel Ha Long is also very important, affecting your trip. Foreign tourists often prefer to go in winter, starting from November until Lunar New year. Because winter is their holiday. The rest is scattered all year round.

Specifically , the most beautiful time in Ha Long is in the autumn, from August to October. In addition, from April to May, Ha Long Bay is also very stunning.

In truth, autumn in Ha Long Bay is very peaceful. Time from September to November in Ha Long is always sunny and glowing. The weather is still cool.

However, if you travel Ha Long in June or July, there are often typhoons pouring into the Northern Vietnam. In particular, it rains, the landscape on the bay will be more gloomy. Especially, It seems impossible to allow cruise to take tourists to the bay and sleep at night on the bay.

Explore Hanoi well before reaching Ha Long Bay with a Hanoi One Day Tour and Hanoi Day Tour.

3. Moving to Ha Long Bay from Hanoi.

170km from Hanoi, time to move to Ha Long is about 3-4 hours by car. To get to Ha Long from Hanoi, you can go by:

Cars: Cars to Ha Long often gather at My Dinh and Luong Yen bus stations. The first trip departs at 6:00 am and the last one at 17:00 PM. Trips are between 5-15 minutes to Bai Chay bus station in Ha Long. Fares range from 100k / person (seats) and 200k / person (lying bed).

Motorbike: you can search on Google map or Map on Iphone to check the way. Be careful with your driving skill and watch out the police man.

Train: You can choose HALONG EXPRESS tourist train departing from Gia Lam station. Taking about 5 hours to Ha Long, cost 100.000 VND (~ $4) for per way.

Other great choice for you is choosing Private transfer service of GoAsiaDayTrip to easy move with affordable price.

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The Closest Airport To Halong Bay

The World’s Heritage Site Halong Bay (Quang Ninh, Vietnam) welcomes millions of visitors every year. In order to ease the accessibility to the bay, the country has invested greatly to upgrade and develop transportation infrastructure and facilities. One of the remarkable efforts is to launch a new international airport directly serving Quang Ninh Province which is also known as the closest airport to Halong Bay. What is the name of the airport and its facilities? Let’s discover in the following.

1. All airports near Halong Bay – The closest airport to Halong Bay:

1.1. Noi Bai International Airport:

Many people may be familiar with Noi Bai International Airport or Hanoi Airport as it is the gateway to get into Vietnam. Located in Soc Son, Dong Anh, Hanoi about 150 – 190 km from Halong Bay (highway), do you think Noi Bai Airport is the closest airport to Halong Bay?

Here comes with some basic information about Noi Bai International Airport.

IATA: HAN

About 29 km from Hanoi City center

Area: around 140,000 m2

Terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights, Terminal 2 for international flights

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How to move from Noi Bai Airport to Halong Bay:

To get to Halong Bay from Noi Bai Airport, you can consider either leave directly from here for Halong Bay or arrive in Hanoi and then transfer from there to Halong Bay.

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From Noi Bai Airport:

You can transfer to Halong Bay without transiting in Hanoi. From the airport, you can choose one of the following options:

Coach: You can use the coach offered by Anbasco Noibai Services with the price of around VND 290,000. The daily departure time is at 6:30, 8:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 18:30.

Taxi: This is one of the most convenient ways to get to Halong Bay. It may cost you around US$ 70-80 for the trip.

Transfer service from a travel agent: You also can refer to a private transfer service with a local travel agent like GoAsiaDayTrip. Call us at our hotline number: +84-9-4161-8080 for instant support.

From Hanoi City: When in Hanoi City, you have more choices to move to Halong Bay.

Check out the ultimate guide for Hanoi to Halong Bay Transfer.

1.2. Cat Bi International Airport:

The second airport near Halong Bay we want to introduce to you is Cat Bi International Airport. Situated in Hai An, Hai Phong, about 60 km from Halong Bay, Cai Bi has many flights from multiple airline carriers to a lot of popular destinations in the world. With the distance of 60 km from Halong Bay – more than a half closer to the bay compared with Noi Bai Airport, do you think Cat Bi is the closest airport to Halong Bay?

More information about Cai Bi Airport:

IATA: HPH

Most popular routes: Hai Phong – Danang, Hai Phong – Bangkok, Hai Phong – Seoul, Hai Phong – Shenzhen, Hai Phong – Matsumoto.

How to get from Cat Bi to Halong Bay:

From here, you can take either a bus, taxi or shared car to Halong Bay.

Bus: To catch the bus, you first need to take a taxi to Lac Long Station, then catch a bus to Hon Gai, Halong and take a taxi again to Halong Bay. The trip may take 2 hours but it helps you save some money. The estimated cost is about US$ 10-13.

Taxi: This can help you save time and costs about US$ 35-50 for a trip.

Shared car: You can find a lot of shared car services at the airport. The drivers will pick up enough passengers for a car and you’ll share the fares with each other. This may cost you 1 hour and US$ 15-20.

1.3. Van Don International Airport – the closest airport to Halong Bay:

The last airport we would like to show you is Van Don International Airport. Located in Quang Ninh, about 50 km from Halong Bay. Opened in December 2018, constructed with well-invested infrastructure and excellent facilities, Van Don is the newest commercial airport and the most advanced airport in Vietnam until now. It has 3.6 km runway to accommodate the world’s state-of-the-art aircrafts. Now that you have found the answer for the closest airport to Halong Bay right? It is Van Don International Airport. Let’s explore further about the airport to have a best one day Halong Bay tour.

IATA: VDO

Area: 325 ha

Website: http://www.vandon-airport.com/

How to get to Halong Bay from Van Don Airport:

As it is the closest airport to Halong Bay, assess to the World Heritage Site is much faster and easier.

By bus: Public shuttle buses including 14A and 14B which run every 90 minutes between Halong and Van Don Airport provide the fastest, cheapest and easiest means of transportation to get to the bay.

For Van Don – Halong Route: the bus begins 30-60 mins after arrival time of your group’s flight.

For Halong – Van Don Route: the bus begins 3.5 hours before the departure time of your group’s flight.

It is advisable that you book a bus at least 60 mins before your departure time. To book the bus, you should contact your travel agent for help or refer to the bus website.

By taxi: Another option is that you can grab a taxi from Van Don Airport to Halong Bay. The fare is from VND 10,000 / km.

We hope that this article has provided you the necessary information about transportation in Halong Bay. Wish you have a great trip in the beautiful bay!

Source:  The closest airport to Halong Bay — from GoAsiaDayTrip’s blog

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Taking the best choice with Vietnam famous bay

The beautiful bays stretching from North to South make many charming scenery. Whether still unspoiled or known by many domestic and international tourists. Each of Vietnam famous bay is invaluable assets of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

1. Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province – The most Vietnam famous bay.

Ha Long Bay is like a huge beautiful picture of Nature. Thousands of stone islands bobbing on water waves are not only shimmering, majestic but also charming. On 11/11/2011, Ha Long Bay officially entered the list of 7 new natural wonders of the World by UNESCO.

2. Lang Co Bay, Thua Thien Hue province.

Lang Co Bay in Phu Loc District is one of Vietnam famous bay by a beautiful nature scenery. Above the bay is Hai Van Pass, mountain runs to the sea edge. Below is Lang Co beach. Lang Co is gentle and pristine with a white sand, blue sea water. Currently, Lang Co Bay has officially become the 30th member of the World Bays Club.

3. Xuan Dai Bay, Phu Yen province – The hidden jewel of Vietnam famous bay.

About 45km north of Tuy Hoa city, Xuan Dai bay is made up of a long mountain range to the sea that looks like the head of a unicorn. It has many mountains, islands and peninsulas. All of them are pristine beautiful places. Another unique feature of Xuan Dai bay is clean and pure sand. Located in the list of the most beautiful bays in the World, Xuan Dai Bay is one of the typical sights in Phu Yen.

4. Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen province.

Vung Ro Bay is 1,640 hectares, with great charming scenery for visitors to visit and swim. In the seabed of Vung Ro, there are many kinds of marine species. In the bottom of the sea is very attractive with colored coral reefs for all kinds of fishing, swimming and diving. These peninsula embrace Vung Ro, turning this place into a good seaport, allowing boats to anchor and avoiding storms and fishing.

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Explore luxury condition in traveling with TOP Halong Bay luxury hotels

Are you planning to visit one of 7 World Natural Wonders in Vietnam, Halong Bay? You should not miss chance to enjoy the best condition at Halong Bay luxury hotels. Why? Because not only being immersed in the majestic natural landscape, but also enjoy the best facilities. Here are TOP the best Halong Bay luxury hotels for you to have an unforgettable vacation.

1. WYNDHAM LEGEND HALONG – Best of Halong Bay luxury hotels.

Wyndham Legend Hotel is located on Ho Xuan Huong Street. Right next to the coast with views over Ha Long Bay and Bai Chay Bridge. Owning 217 spacious, luxuriously rooms with modern facilities and superior services. Wyndham Legend is definitely to please visitors during their stay here.

Besides, Wyndham Legend Hotel Ha Long also has a diverse utility service for tourists to relax and experience. It makes this hotel be the first choice for tourists to Ha Long Bay:

Play area for children

Entertaining club

Gym

Swimming pool

Souvenirs bar.

2. PARADISE SUITES HOTEL AND SPA – Best 4-star hotel of Halong Bay luxury hotels.

Not only aiming to bring visitors personalized but also sophisticated services. All rooms of Paradise Suites are designed by Paradise Vietnam in a classic style with cozy wood furnishings and bars.

In addition, Paradise Suites hotel also has spa services with separate rooms fully equipped. Some of the most common treatments including aromatherapy massage and basalt. Moreover, there are many other treatments that change with the seasons.

Paradise Suites offers guests a wide range of services and facilities to ensure the satisfaction of each guest.

3. CITY BAY PALACE.

As one of the few 3-star hotels in the area. City Bay Palace includes 60 rooms with amenities, such as: Wifi, flat-screen TV, mini bar, …

The restaurant at the hotel offers European and Asian dishes and buffet for customers to choose. In particular, guests are invited to have breakfast at the hotel.

With a price of about 1/3 of the other 4-star hotels, City Bay Palace is the best choice for travelers who want to spend a lot of time outside to learn about the beauty around the bay.

Address: 156 Le Thanh Ton – P. Bach Dang – TP. Ha Long

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Time to enjoy your trip with Halong Bay facts

Halong Bay – one of the 7 new natural wonders of the World. It has been recognized by UNESCO many times as a natural heritage of the world. Like thousands of islands made by the wonderful and lively creation. In truth, Halong also contains many other interesting things. If you are curious, let’s find out Halong Bay facts through this article!

There are nearly 2,000 high and dangerous rocky islands located on Ha Long Bay. Including two types: Limestone & Slate.

Less than half of these islands have been named. Especially, most of names are based on the shape of the islands.

Ha Long Bay translates to “Bay where the dragon landed”. According to legend, islands formed from jewels and jade fell from the dragon’s mouth. They were sent down to earth by the Gods.

UNESCO recognized Ha Long is one of 7 new Natural Wonders of the World in 1994 and 2000. It is also in this list in 2011.

Ha Long Bay is home of about 1,000 species of plants, fish, corals, mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Most of the islands in Ha Long Bay cannot stay due to the steep terrain and its height.

Some limestone formations in Ha Long Bay are over 20 million years old.

It took more than 500 million years for the islands of Ha Long Bay to form under the seabed and rise above the water.

Ha Long Bay has about 20 limestone caves that have been discovered. But only a few of them are open for tourists to visit.

“Street Fighter IV” video game used image of Ha Long Bay as its background.

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TOP 10 DESTINATION IN CAMBODIA

you intend to travel to Cambodia but do not know where to go, what to do to be able to discover all your culture, enjoy the beautiful nature and have the best experience. Then refer to the top 10 destination in Cambodia. Cambodia with wonderful nature, beautiful beaches, unique temple architecture, a vibrant capital, lovely people is definitely one of the countries worth visiting!

1. The

Angkor Wat temple

– TOP 10 DESTINATION IN CAMBODIA

Angkor Wat is one of the destinations that Cambodian tourists are self-sufficient and follow the most visited tour in the world. In particular, during the holidays this place attracts thousands of visitors to visit. Because, the architectural ruins here are not only beautiful but also hidden something very subtle.

Angkor temple complex includes more than 1,000 temples and sanctuaries within 200 square kilometers. In it, Angkor Wat temple is the most popular Cambodian tourist destination. Besides, there are some other temples that are also worth visiting, such as Ta Prohm with the ruined ruins of trees, the temples built between the 8th and 13th centuries have been restored.

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2. Koh Rong Island

Want to find a Cambodian tourist destination to relax? Here is TOP 5 DESTINATIONS IN CAMBODIA. You dream about endless beaches with white sand, clear water and magnificent tourist resorts but still keep the pure nature? So, Koh Rong is the most suitable island for you!

The island is about 25 km from Sihanoukville. So far, the Cambodian landscape on this island still keeps its peaceful beauty, shallow beaches with blue water in the bottom, the wooden piers reach the sea full of romance. In particular, coming here you will not be disturbed by the noise of engine cars, motorbikes or tuk tuk but only a few hotels and resorts to serve tourists.

3. Phnom Penh

Located at the junction of Tonle Sap River and Mekong River, Phnom Penh is the vibrant capital of Cambodia with about 1.5 million inhabitants. It is interesting to sit on the cyclo and explore Phnom Penh city center, visit the beautiful Wat Phnom temple, Cambodia Royal Palace and the fair.

In Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields you can experience and learn about Cambodia’s dark history. In addition, along the streets of 240 interesting shops located close together easily satisfy the shopping pleasure of all visitors. Therefore, Phnom Penh is one of the 10 most popular Cambodian tourist destinations.

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4. Banteay Chhmar Temple

Banteay Chhmar temples are located in the northwest of Cambodia, 165 km from Angkor, near the Thai border. The Banteay Temple of Chhmar is the same size and splendor as Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, so it is also one of the attractions that tourists traveling to Cambodia cannot miss. However, in this area visitors will not be able to find a hotel. However, you can apply for an overnight stay in a family in Banteay Chhmar, this must be a unique experience that you should try.

5. Beng Mealea / Banteay Srei

You will have a great day trip from Siem Reap by car, or motorbike when visiting Beng Mealea and Banteay Srei. Beng Mealea temples are located in a forest, trees are growing from the middle of the ruins in cool light. Banteay Srei is a complex fairytale temple from the 10th century and is one of the most popular Cambodian tourist destinations. Unlike other temples, Banteay Srei temple is built of pink marble and gently sculpted. It’s one of TOP 10 DESTINATIONS IN CAMBODIA.

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6. Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville is famous for its long and beautiful beaches. According to the Cambodian tourism experience of many people, Sihanoukville is the best at night with sparkling lights from restaurants, hotels, bars.. In this city, you can go to small bars and bars and siton rattan chairs, beach chain to enjoy seafood and fireworks.

7. Sambor Prei Kuk – top 10 destination in Cambodia

Sambor Prei Kuk is a complex with more than 100 temples located in a forest, 30 km north of Kampong Thom to the north. It belongs to one of the first temples in Asia, called Isanapura. Sambor Prei Kuk was built during the Pre-Angkor period in the 7th century, for the god Hindu god Shiva. This archaeological site is still out of the slot, so only a few Cambodian tourists visit this site. At some temples you can observe the work of restored temple archaeologists.

8. Koh In

Koh Trong is a peaceful island on the Mekong River near Kratie suitable for visitors to stop. So far there are no cars in Koh Trong, only some scooters and tuk tuk cars circulate on the island. When cycling around the island, you will see a cool green countryside at your sight. Therefore, Koh In is the ideal place to rest on your round trip to Cambodia and become the top destination in Cambodia.

9. Wat Banan – top 10 destination in Cambodia

Wat Banan is a well preserved temple on a hill near Battambang. According to the Cambodia travel guide, there are at least 360 steps from the parking lot to this area, but it’s worth your effort. At the top of the hill you have great panoramic views. Where there are not many tourists often come and be peaceful.

10. Kep / Kampot – a romantic Cambodian tourist destination

Kampot is also one of the top 10 destination in Cambodia. This is one of the few cities that maintains many French architecture, located in southern Cambodia. The city is famous for its majestic Bokor mountains, ancient French palaces, abandoned churches in mysterious fog. In particular, this city is also famous for the small town of Kep, where the beautiful sunset and wonderful crab markets make every Cambodian tourist love this place!

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