Halong Bay News

Mong Cai city holds training course on building capacity of tourism management
A training course was jointly held by the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quang Ninh Tourism Association and EU project to improve tourism management capacity for 30 officials who are working in travel and service agencies in Mong Cai city.

Bai Tu Long gears up for peak summer season
Bai Tu Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh is expected to stun holiday-makers as various tours to explore the beautiful bay will be launched this summer.

Quang Ninh develops green and clean tourism
One of Quang Ninh’s solutions to improving provincial tourism in the last month was to promote an environmental clean-up campaign so as to provide tourists with a better impression of the province.

Quang Ninh, Japan association to develop tourism
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the International Culture Association WANOKAI (Japan) have worked together on ways to spur tourism development.

Ha Long Bay no longer a cargo port
The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially ceased the loading, unloading and transportation of goods, including clinker, cement and wood chips at Ha Long Bay.

25 teams to compete at Ha Long Vietnam Challenge 2013
Extreme racers in the Rainforest Challenge – Ha Long Vietnam Challenge 2013 will start their engines at the Quang Ninh Province’s Tuan Chau Tourism Resort from June 1-5.

Ha Long destined for cherry blossom festival
Under the motto “A Japanese culture in Ha Long,” the Cherry Blossom-Ha Long 2013 Festival will take place in Lan Be Park, Ha Long City.

Ha Long Bay boat accommodation, tour prices announced
The Department of Finance of northern Quang Ninh province has posted prices of boat tours and boat accommodation for visitors to Ha Long Bay.

Quang Ninh: Provincial leader works with VN National Commission for UNESCO
On December 18th, in Ha Long city, the Vice-Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Vu Thi Thu Thuy chaired a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Pham Cao Phong.

Ha Long Week aims at European market
The Ha Long Week 2012 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from November 27-30, with a focus on European market.

EU helps build tourism development plans in Ha Long Bay
The European Union (EU) will provide assistance to Vietnam to help design plans for sustainable development of tourism in Ha Long Bay in the future.

Boat service fees in Halong Bay almost double
Quang Ninh Province’s decision of imposing a price hike of nearly 100% on boat transport and overnight accommodation services in Halong Bay in this year’s fourth quarter has met with strong reactions from travel firms.

A new vision in Ha Long heritage preservation
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Quang Ninh People's Committee held an international conference on preserving and promoting the values of the World Natural Heritage Site in Ha Long Bay.

Global community focuses on Ha Long Bay
An international seminar on Ha Long Bay will be held in Ha Long City in Quang Ninh province on July 24.

Biggest off-road race ends in Ha Long
The first Vietnamese national off-road automobile race concluded in Ha Long city on June 3 after two days of fierce competition between 21 racers from across the country.