[Ha Long Bay | Vietnam] A mysterious underwater landscape with countless strange rocks floating in the emerald sea

Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site accessible from Hanoi in northern Vietnam, is a fantastical bay dotted with over 1,600 limestone rock formations.
The scenery is also called "Guilin on the sea" and has a tranquility and beauty that makes you feel like you've wandered into another world.
In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now a major tourist spot in Vietnam!

🕰[Recommended time]
The dry season from October to April is the best (cool and calm weather)
📍[Access]
About 3-4 hours by bus or tour from Hanoi city
*There are many 1-, 2-, and 3-day tours departing and arriving locally

🚢[Halong Bay Cruise]
[Day trip]
・Cost: Around 30-50 USD
・Time required: About 6-8 hours
・Visit the limestone caves, try kayaking, and enjoy the spectacular view from the observation deck!
[1 night 2 days / 2 nights 3 days]

- Cost: Around 100-250 USD (depending on rank)

- Stay on the cruise ship and enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and starry sky on the sea!

- Meals included / plenty of night activities



✨ [Recommended points]

- Just going on a leisurely cruise on the sea is an impressive sight

- Visiting the Thien Cung cave and floating village is also fun

- There are plans to experience kayaking and SUP, so it's great for active people ◎

- The calm and beauty of the boat from the evening to night is like a scene from a movie



📸 [Photo spots]

- The view of the entire bay from the observation deck (Ti Top Island) is spectacular!

- We also recommend taking pictures of the strange rocks from a kayak

- The sunrise and sunset seen from the deck on the ship are mesmerizingly beautiful

#Let's go to Asia #Hanoi

Post by Mitany367 | May 10, 2025

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