Halong Bay News

Quang Ninh works to raise quality of tourist ships on Ha Long Bay
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has taken measures to improve the quality of the fleet of tourist ships operating on Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site.

Quang Ninh strives to become international tourism hub
Endowed with natural advantages for sea and island tourism, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is working to promote its tourism brand abroad and become an international tourism hub by 2030.

Yen Tu Spring Festival opens in Quang Ninh Province
The Yen Tu Spring Festival officially kicked off on February 6, the 10th day of the first lunar month, at the Yen Tu historical site in Uong Bi City, the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Quang Ninh: border tourism thrives
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcome 8.3 million tourists in 2016, an year-on-year increase of seven percent, with a remarkable surge in the border areas of Mong Cai and Binh Lieu.

Quang Ninh pilots self-drive tours to Chinese city
The northern province of Quang Ninh on November 9 launched self-drive tours from its Mong Cai City to China’s bordering Dongxing.

Ha Long Bay ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia’s most ideal destinations
Touropia, which features the most amazing sights around the world divided into “best of” lists, has recently named Ha Long Bay as the third most ideal tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.

Experience community-based tourism and leisure on Vinh Thuc Island of Quang Ninh Province
Vinh Thuc Island has a total area of nearly 5,000ha, belonging to Vinh Thuc and Vinh Trung communes, Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province, from the mainland about 10km. This is the habitat of more than 700 households who live mainly on fishing and farming.

Quang Ninh establishes Tourism Department
The People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province on May 9 announced the establishment of the provincial Department of Tourism due to the rapid growth of the local tourism sector

Carnaval Ha Long 2016 to take place on April 30
The Carnaval Ha Long 2016 is slated to take place on April 30 at the October 30 Square in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh, according to the municipal authorities.

Quang Ninh halts receiving visitors to Dau Go Cave in Ha Long Bay
The People's Committee of Quang Ninh province has announced the temporary cessation of receiving visitors to the Dau Go Cave in Ha Long Bay until April 30 to serve the repair and improvement.

A day at the mine launched in Quang Ninh
A group of foreign tourists experienced the first mining tour piloted in northern Quang Ninh province on August 24.

Ha Long launches electric car service for tourists
The Dong Duong Cuiser Joint-Stock Company launched electric car service to serve visitors to visit Ha Long City on June 18th.

Ha Long to launch electric car service for tourism in June
An electric car service is expected to be launched in Ha Long City, home to the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay, next month to diversify its tourism products.

Ha Long to host 2015 Carnaval
The 2015 Carnaval Ha Long, is set to open on April 27 on Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Hung Thang Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province.

Quang Ninh plans to adjust Ha Long Bay’s buffer zone area
Authorities in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh plan to adjust the Ha Long Bay buffer zone to make it easier to manage and preserve the world natural heritage site.