Destination guide · North Vietnam
Ha Long Bay
Vịnh Hạ Long
Weather, things to do, getting there, where to stay and where to eat: all our guides to this destination on one page.
Ha Long Bay’s sculpted limestone islands and calm, emerald waters make it one of Vietnam’s most unforgettable seascapes.
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- Region
- North Vietnam
- Main airport
- Nội Bài (HAN)
- Best time to visit
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
- Our guides
- 21
Ha Long Bay: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr · Best time
- May · Best time
- Jun
- Jul · Rainy season
- Aug · Rainy season
- Sep · Best time
- Oct · Best time
- Nov · Best time
- Dec
- Best time (Apr–May, Sep–Nov)
- Rainy season (Jul–Aug)
Ha Long Bay: things to do
Must-see places
- Ha Long Bay things to do: beyond the cruise deck
- Ha Long Bay day trip vs overnight cruise: which is worth it?
- Lan Ha Bay Cruises from Hanoi: The Best 1- and 2-Night Options Compared
- Best day trips from Ha Long Bay: Cat Ba, Lan Ha and beyond
- Fishing Village Cat Ba: The complete guide to Cai Beo and Lan Ha Bay's floating communities
- Lan Ha Bay Cruise from Cat Ba
Ha Long Bay: getting there and around
By plane
By train and bus
Ha Long Bay: where to stay
Ha Long Bay: our hotel guides
Ha Long Bay: where to eat
Ha Long Bay: all our guides
- How much a Halong Bay cruise really costs: budget to luxury, one night versus two
- Mon Cheri Cruise Halong Bay price: the honest 2027 cost guide
- 10 Vietnam Towns That Quietly Outshine Halong and Hanoi
- Why Ninh Binh Crushes Halong Bay for a Truly Quiet Escape
- Cat Ba Island: Your Unpolished Base for Ha Long Bay Without the Crowds
- Rock climbing in Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba and where to book