Top things to do in Ha Long Bay

It would be a pity if you travel to Vietnam without visiting the globally famous Ha Long Bay. In 2011, Ha Long Bay surpassed 200 wonders from more than 200 countries and territories to enter the top 7 new natural wonders of the world, recognized by UNESCO. Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province, to the northeast of Vietnam, and is just 165 km away from the capital of Hanoi. Spreading over an area of 43,400 ha and consisting of more than 1600 islands and islets, most of which are inhabited and unaffected by humans, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and caves. To fully immerse in the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay, let’s cruise on the emerald-green water among thousands of astonishing islets, and stop at marvelous caves through which visitors can see the evolvement of time. 

                                               
In detail, there are 5 things you can do when visiting Ha Long Bay:

Cruise the bay

Nothing beats spending watching the sunset over the calm waters of Ha Long Bay, and waking up to a serene morning surrounded by karsts. Relaxing on a sun deck surrounded by magnificent panoramas will be the highlight of your trip to Vietnam.

Explore a floating village

Ha Long Bay is not just a UNESCO-listed site, it’s also home to a number of fishing communities that have lived on the water for centuries. Take a boat tour around a floating village for a glimpse of this rare and beautiful way of life.

Paddle out in a kayak

Even if you’re not an experienced kayaker, you can’t miss the chance to navigate your way around Ha Long’s gorgeous seascape. Just before sunset or early morning is an ideal time to kayak to see quiet lagoons and fishing boats up close.

Clamber into a cave

Beneath their rocks and jungled exteriors, many of Ha Long’s ancient karsts have been carved out by rain and water currents. Take a look inside these geological wonders on foot — some are a squeeze while others are enormous.

Try your hand at rock climbing

There are countless routes in the bay to keep climbing junkies entertained. Deep water soloing is becoming increasingly popular in beautiful Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, especially on Butterfly Island.

With the most spectacular and marvelous scenic beauty, Ha Long Bay is a must-visit spot if you are planning to travel to Vietnam. Along with Ha Long Bay, there are 7 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites and many other places in Vietnam waiting for you to explore. Contact Bloom Travel today and we will actualize your traveling plan.