Ha Long Bay
Ha Long: Swapping concrete jungles for shimmering seas, spend your staycation cruising on this journey of a lifetime – Ha Long Bay. It is home of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and also is the most eminent natural icon of greatness in Vietnam, showcasing its gorgeousness and diversity.
The paradise of Caves
When mentioning Ha Long Bay, people will immediately think of the paradise of caves. Here, the clear blue sea water blends with the limestone hills and millions of years of geological tectonics, creating stalactite caves of majestic and captivating beauty.
Thien Cung Cave
It is one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay thanks to its large cave area, with many levels and compartments with countless limestone stalactites and stalagmites with strange shapes. Going through the narrow entrance, before your eyes is a bright cave, making you overwhelmed by the splendid beauty of the stalactites inside.
The wondrous Thien Cung Cave with enchanting LED lights will surely bring you an immense ecstasy. Source: Visit Ha Long Bay.
Sung Sot Cave
This is considered a masterpiece of nature that surprises anyone who comes here for the first time. On the way to Sung Sot Cave, visitors will have both the fun of mountain climbing and the excitement of going to heaven. Just step through the small and narrow cave entrance, and you will reach the large cave with countless beautiful shimmering stalactites.
Sung Sot – the largest cave in Ha Long Bay.
Luon Cave
Coming to Luon Cave, visitors can enjoy many charming natural landscapes, but the most fun experience is kayaking. Your boat will follow the calm water through a beautiful arched gate, full of hanging stalactites. Then came a strangely peaceful lake. All shall bring you an unforgettable experience.
People are Kayaking in Luon Cave of Ha Long Bay.
Enchant through the cave of Ha Long Bay.
Stunning islands you must see when visiting Ha Long Bay
Titop island
Titop has a wild, beautiful, and extremely quiet natural landscape. This place has a long and very clean sandy beach due to frequent tides. The sea water is clear in all seasons, and pebbles can be seen on the bottom. Here you can relax by swimming or experience exciting activities including buoy pulling, skydiving, or kayaking.
Soure: Le Journey Ha Long Cruise
Bo Hon Island
Surrounding many large and small islands, including many famous caves such as Sung Sot cave, Luon cave, etc. This place has a rich flora; visitors can enjoy admiring the intact natural landscape. Especially watching the monkey traps on the cliffs.
Beautiful landscape Halong Bay view from above the Bo Hon Island.
Squid night fishing
You can not only fish for squid but also leisurely admire the shimmering, magical Ha Long Bay at night and enjoy your achievements right in the middle of the sea. That feeling is guaranteed to be wonderful and ecstatic! When you arrive at the squid fishing location, bright lights will be turned on in the dark to attract the squid fish. You will receive fishing rods and glowing lures for squid fishing, and how to fish for squid. And then show off your talent to catch the biggest squid.
When you arrive at the squid fishing location, bright lights will be turned on in the dark to attract the squid fish. You will receive fishing rods and glowing lures for squid fishing, and learn how to fish for squid.
If you’re lucky, you’ve got the trophy home! Everyone on the boat, whether strange or familiar (If going on a group tour), will gather spoils to process and enjoy fresh squid right on the boat outside Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Specialties
When traveling to Ha Long, tourists not only have the opportunity to explore the endless limestone mountains rising from the calm sea and beautiful limestone caves but also enjoy the delicious specialties here.
White sticky rice with Halong Grilled Chopped Squid (Cha Muc)
The main ingredient is pureed squid meat, which is then formed into a round cake and fried. Squid cake will have a sweet, chewy, and unique flavor compared to other regions.
Straight out of the oven, the savory and chewy “Cha Muc” touch down with some hot sauce and a steamy block of sticky rice is the signature dish you cannot miss out coming to Ha Long City!
Horseshoe crab
Sea horseshoe crab can be processed into many different types of dishes. The meat is both sweet and chewy and very easy to eat, so it will suit all tastes.
Grilled seafood with onions and fat, top with peanuts, dip in a sweet chilli sauce is a familiar way to savor the food when people come to the area but has yet to know what cooking style to choose from.
Ha Long pearl yogurt
Ha Long pearl yogurt is so famous! Yogurt has the wonderful flavor of aloe vera, jelly, or dried coconut. When you eat it, you will feel both sweet and creamy, which is extremely interesting.
With flavorful toppings, from coconut shreds to peanuts, etc, there are various of types of yogurt to suit your tastebuds!
