Quảng Ninh (Quang Ninh) is in the Northeast region of our country, attracted by the amazing beauty of mountains, rivers, and islands. The most prominent is Ha Long Bay – a World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO. Coming to Ha Long, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the extremely spectacular landscape of mountains and water created by 1,900 different limestone rocks and many mysterious caves.
Moreover, Quang Ninh is also the land that owns the two largest amusement parks in Southeast Asia: Typhoon Water Park and Dragon Park. At these two parks, there are many exciting experiences waiting for visitors, such as Asia’s longest 1.1 kilometers roller coaster and more than 12 water games for all ages.
Location
As a province in the northeast of Vietnam, Quang Ninh is likened to a miniature Vietnam. The west side leans back against the mountains, and the east slopes down to the first half of the Gulf of Tonkin, with a coastline of about 250 kilometers and many river mouths.
Quang Ninh has land and sea borders with China. On the mainland, the north of the province borders Guangxi, China; to the east is the Gulf of Tonkin; the west borders the provinces of Lang Son, Bac Giang, and Hai Duong; and the south borders Hai Phong.
Quang Ninh is the province with the most cities in the country, with four cities: Ha Long, Uong Bi, Cam Pha, and Mong Cai. Besides, there are two towns, Dong Trieu and Quang Yen, and two island districts, such as Van Don and Co To.
Transportation
Transportation to Quang Ninh is easy and convenient, whether you go by plane, car, motorbike, or bus.
Quang Ninh has Van Don International Airport, connecting a number of domestic provinces such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, etc and has flights to China, Japan, Korea, etc. That is so convenient for travelers to come here.
Weather
Quang Ninh has four seasons; depending on the region, you can choose the appropriate time to travel. If you travel early in the year, Quang Ninh is an ideal choice with many spiritual tourist destinations.
The cool summer is suitable for vacations on the bay, but this is also the peak tourist season, so service prices may increase.
The autumn weather is suitable for trekking and sightseeing. Winters are dry, but you can definitely consider an off-season vacation on a cruise or ice hunting.
Top destinations to explore
1. Vịnh Hạ Long (Ha Long Bay)
Ha Long Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage and world heritage site for its geological and geomorphological value. Nature bestows Ha Long with beautiful scenery and deep culture, and tourism activities here are very diverse.
The entire bay has nearly 2,000 limestone islands, of which about 900 are named, with all shapes. The rocky islands are concentrated in some places, but in others they are separate, creating a highlight for Ha Long Bay. On some islands, there are interesting stalactite cave systems for tourists to admire.
This place is known as “paradise on the sea” with beautiful landscapes such as single rocks floating on the sea surface, pristine beaches, majestic caves, gemstone beaches, with thousands of islands. The islands create magical and romantic landscapes. The islands in the bay also have rich ecological life with many rare animals and plants.
Coming to Ha Long Bay, you can take a cable car or plane to see this scenic spot from above. If you want to see the limestone islands up close, you can choose boat tours around the island.
2. Đảo Cô Tô (Co To Island)
Co To Island is considered a paradise island with a wide beach, white sand, clear and cool seawater. Visiting Co To, visitors can walk on the road of love and have a BBQ party on the beach. Couples can rent bicycles to ride around town, explore Cau My Rock Beach and Lighthouse, and enjoy fresh seafood.
This archipelago has more than 50 large and small islands and underground islands with wild and poetic beauty.
Cau My beach is the most beautiful place to watch the sunrise in the archipelago and has smooth layers of rocks with many colors and shapes stacked on top of each other, which is extremely beautiful.
3. Biển Trà Cổ (Tra Co Beach)
Tra Co Mong Cai Beach has become a highlight of Quang Ninh tourism, having one of the longest and most beautiful coastlines in Vietnam. Surrounded by primeval mangrove forests, casuarina trees, blue water, and white clouds, Tra Co Beach is truly a “virtual living paradise” for young tourists.
To fully enjoy the beauty of Tra Co Beach and have the most beautiful check-in photos, you should come here from April to July every year. The weather at this time is not too hot or pleasant, and the sea water is calm, clear, and perfectly beautiful. In addition, at the end of May – early June of the lunar calendar, at Tra Co Beach, people often organize traditional festivals with extremely interesting regional identities.
4. Bán đảo Tuần Châu (Tuan Chau Peninsula)
Tuan Chau Island Newspaper was voted as the most “sexy” tourist destination on the journey to discover Ha Long. The clear, clean blue sea water with the smooth white sand carpet stretching for more than 6 kilometers will give you a feeling of relaxation after tiring days.
This is also a popular location in Quang Ninh with a modern entertainment area with interesting activities such as water music performances, a circus, and fun activities such as windsurfing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, etc.
5. Núi Cao Ly (Cao Ly Mountain)
Cao Ly is a high mountain range stretching over an area of over 40 kilometers2 with 8 peaks over 1,000 m high in the border district of Binh Lieu. This is a camping and picnic spot suitable for groups of young people or small families.
Around July and September, Cao Ly attracts tourists because the flowers bloom and dye the hills purple. By the end of the year, October onwards, this place is an ideal place to hunt for a sea of clouds. Just one night of camping, wake up around 5-6 am, have fun, eat and drink, wait until 4 pm – 5 pm, and you can watch the dance of the clouds.
The campsite is about 30-40 minutes walking from the top; motorbikes and private cars can reach the campsite. During the time spent exploring Cao Ly Mountain, tourists spent another 15 minutes together visiting Khe Van waterfall, which has 3 floors and is the highest waterfall in Quang Ninh province.
Accommodation
The 5-star hotel segment is for those who want to experience a fully equipped resort trip:
– Premier Village Ha Long Bay Resort: $171/ night
– Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh: $94/ night
In the mid-range segment, you can also easily choose hotels located in the city center for convenient travel.
– Halios Hotel Halong: Located in Ha Long City, 2.1 kilometers from Bai Chay Beach ($20,4/ night).
– Orestay Halong Hotel: 1 kilometer from Queen Cable Car, 1.4 kilometers from Bai Chay Beach, and 6 kilometers from Vincom Plaza Ha Long shopping center ($26,5/ night).
Bungalow model in the garden or by the sea for young people who like to mingle with nature:
– Halo Bay Homestay: Has a shared kitchen, restaurant, bar, and BBQ garden ($14,3/ night).
– Green Garden Bungalow: 7 kilometers from Tuan Chau port, Ha Long, with rustic architecture, close to nature ($15,5/ night).
Quang Ninh is a city in the Northeast of our country, blessed by nature with mountains, rivers, and islands. Quang Ninh tourist destinations have been attracting the attention of tourists from all over. Each destination in this city has a unique attraction that is difficult to resist.
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