HALONG BAY VIETNAM: BEST THINGS TO DO
OVERVIEW
Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay is considered one of the most famous places for tourists in Vietnam. This is also the only landscape in Vietnam that has been recognized by UNESCO as one of the 7 world natural wonders three times in 1994, 2000 and 2023 respectively.
With an area of 1553 square kilometers, Halong Bay has more than 1600 limestone islands created over millennia in all shapes and sizes, undulating in the emerald green water. Creating a majestic and poetic natural beauty. Attracting nearly 2.7 million visitors according to statistics from the Halong Bay Management Board. Let’s explore this natural wonder with Sakima Travel
- Area: 1,553 square km
- Province: Quang Ninh Province
- Region: Northeast of Vietnam
- Heritage type: UNESCO World’s Natural Wonder (1994, 2000 & 2023)
- Best time to visit: May – Aug; Sep – Nov
- Things to do: Cruise the bay; Explore hidden caves & Floating Villages; Kayaking; Visit Quang Ninh Museum, etc.