Vietnam
Ha Long Bay Travel Guide
Emerald waters with thousands of limestone islands
Nature & Outdoors
Top Attractions in Ha Long Bay
Highlights included in EME itineraries
Nature & Outdoors6h
Cat Ba Island
The largest island in the bay and home to a national park sheltering endangered Cat Ba langurs, with jungle treks leading to panoramic viewpoints over hundreds of limestone karsts.
History2h
Cua Van Fishing Village
One of the world's oldest floating communities, where families have lived on houseboats for generations — now accessible by rowboat for an intimate glimpse into a vanishing maritime way of life.
History2h
Cua Van Floating Village
One of the oldest floating fishing villages in the bay — row through the community and learn about life on the water
Nature & Outdoors24h
Overnight Junk Boat Cruise
Sleep on a traditional wooden junk boat among thousands of limestone karsts — kayaking, swimming, and sunrise over the emerald waters
Nature & Outdoors1.5h
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
The largest and most impressive cave in Ha Long Bay — vast chambers with stalactites illuminated in dramatic colours
Nature & Outdoors2h
Ti Top Island
Climb to the island's viewpoint for a 360-degree panorama of Ha Long Bay, then cool off on the crescent-shaped beach below
Planning Your Ha Long Bay Itinerary
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