Ha Long City
Quảng Ninh Province
Ha Long City is the capital and major city of Quảng Ninh Province, serving as the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay. The city is known for its vibrant tourism infrastructure, seaside promenade, and the surrounding breathtaking seascape of limestone karst islands.
Practical Travel Guide for Ha Long City
Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.
Visa Information
Visa-free entry for 15 to 30 days is available for many nationalities. It is advisable to check the latest visa policies before traveling.
Adapter Type
Vietnamese
Getting Around
Taxis and Grab motorbike-hailing services are available within the city. Most visitors book transportation services for transfers to and from the Ha Long Bay cruise ports. Luxury buses and private transfers are common from major cities like Hanoi.
Local Flavors
The cuisine in Ha Long is dominated by fresh seafood, leveraging the wide variety of fish, shrimp, crab, and mollusks caught in the bay. Street food and local markets also offer opportunities to try authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes.