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May 26, 2023
By Jinnie Lee
As a Vietnamese, no one does not know about Halong Bay. Around 1,600 islands and islets make up the stunning seascape of limestone pillars that is Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. Most of the islands are uninhabited and have not been impacted by human habitation because of their precipitous nature. The site's high biological interest complements its excellent natural beauty. Traveling around the ‘Bay of Descending Dragons’ is an unforgettable experience, and while some parts are quite touristy, others are secluded and untouched. If you're considering a Halong Bay tour, let’s discover the top 8 most popular activities in Halong Bay that you must try.
Halong's sea and limestone pillars include three adjacent bays : Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.In general, these three bays all share the same geographical and geomorphological features. Each one has karst caverns and grottoes, limestone pillars, and blue water. To fully explore the beauty of the bay, you can book a day cruise or overnight Halong Bay junks, gliding along the tiny islands and towering limestone cliffs scattered on the ocean, stopping between for the cave exploration, kayaking to the hidden corner of the bay, swimming on the pristine beaches.For more sightseeing and activities to take on the bay, it is highly recommended that you should go on a 2 day Halong bay cruise, spend your ultimate night on a luxury cruise, taste mouth - watering dishes of local sea foods, and feel truly beauty of Halong bay. That is surely the most popular activity in Halong Bay.
Peony Overnight Cruise
Halong bay is home to plentiful stunning caves and grottos hidden among Halong's limestone mountains. Halong Bay is home to many majestic caves. It has Sung Sot Cave - the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, Thien Cung Cave - a cave with stalagmites like a magnificent temple, Dau Go Cave - a cave with magnificent stalactites, along with dozens of other beautiful and charming caves. On a cruise excursion to Halong Bay, you can visit among these grottos and feast your eyes on the magnificent gifts of Mother Nature.
Sung Sot Cave
Numerous floating villages, the homes of regional fishermen in secluded areas of Halong Bay, are dispersed around the bay. During your cruise on the bay, your ship will navigate to one of these villages : Cua Van, Ba Hang, Cong Dam, Hoa Cuong, Van Boi or Vung Vieng. These communities still have a fishing-village feel, allowing visitors to experience the people' distinctive way of life and learn about what it's like for them to live and work on boats and in floating homes while at sea. Visit one of those quaint towns, where you can encounter happy fisherman and frolicking children. Additionally, the Viet Hai Fishing Village is a promising location where you may engage in a variety of sports like biking, hiking, boating, and swimming. You are engaging in the most fascinating activities in Halong Bay in this way.
Floating villages
Swimming is also an activity worth trying when you visit Halong Bay. If you have never swum in Halong Bay, try it once. Because this place was voted as one of the most worthwhile swimming places in Vietnam. The cool blue water, and white sandy beach under the gentle sun, will definitely not let you down. Consequently, the bay is not only an ideal destination for sunbathing with bright sunlight, but also a picturesque beach with unruffled tides and azure water. If you are a confident swimmer, try swimming a little further away, as the water is much clearer and bluer there. You will feel extremely refreshed. But it's best to go in a group to ensure safety. Azure water, sparkling sandy beaches and blue sky all of them are a wonderful paradise for swimming and sunbathing here in Halong Bay as there are a variety of tourists who enjoy the cool feeling under the seawater or comfortably lay down under the sunlight.
A white sandy beach in Halong
Of sports activities in Halong Bay, Kayaking is a newbie. But this activity quickly became popular among foreign tourists thanks to its uniqueness and fun. Moreover, the water here is quite calm, allowing tourists to row until they are bored. Moreover, Another activity you can do while you kayak is to see the fishing villages here. If you want, you can also top at the villages to see how the people live here. So kayaking becomes a lot more fun.
Kayaking in Halong
Tourists coming to Halong Bay always desire to marvel at all of its stunning sceneries and find their true selves getting away from the bustling urban life. Perhaps choosing a Halong scuba diving or snorkeling experience will be the best idea. Snorkeling and scuba diving are among the top things to do in Halong Bay because of the crystal-clear waters, but the sections between Cong Do Island and Van Gio Island are particularly the perfect sites because of their remote location, which means less boat traffic and a wider variety of marine animals. Cong Do Island has its own system of five lakes that are tucked away behind limestone peaks but yet have a connection to the sea, making it a popular snorkeling location, offering a unique and diverse ecosystem. In addition to rare corals such as red and forest corals, the island is also home to seagrass beds, the preferred living space for sea turtles and seahorses. Stone crabs, lizards, and hornbills inhabit the wet areas around the coast and can be easily spotted once you step back on land.
Scuba diving in Halong
A genuine challenge for tourists as trekking tours into the woods of Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay, as well as over the most secluded, beautiful beaches ever. Everyone needs something new to refresh themselves, and there is nothing much better than to explore the wild nature of the area around. So welcome to the most ideal destinations on earth that have auspicious conditions for trekking here. All these places are covered with fresh air, green tropical climate forests with unique animals including green and hawksbill turtles and golden-headed langur that will absolutely make your trekking interesting. Additionally, you can select from a variety of short routes on inviting white beaches that endure for around hours to long and hazardous routes in the forest lasting for days and so on. As a result, it is recommended for you to ask for advice from your travel agents or experienced travelers to get the most suitable journey.
Amazing view from the peak of Titov island
Seeing Halong Bay from above is a wonderful experience. Instead of just renting yachts to explore the bay, visitors can now take a seaplane in Halong to enjoy the scenery more easily. From above, in addition to watching the limestone mountains, visitors can also admire the daily activities on the bay. The fishing boats soon returned to sell seafood at the market, and the harbor was crowded with boats carrying tourists and sightseeing.
Halong seaplane tour
Above is our shared list of the top awesome things to do in Halong bay. Plan your trip well to explore some of them or all if you have enough time. If you are planning a vacation to Vietnam for the first time, you may need travel suggestions or local consultancy for your coming Halong Bay vacation, don't hesitate to drop us related questions then our travel consultants will reply back soon.
