Halong Bay Travel Guide - Halong Bay Tours - Halong Bay Cruise Tours

Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don. Halong Bay borders Cat Ba Island in the southwest, the East Sea in the east, and the mainland, creating a 120 km coastline.

In Halong there are souvenirs of a diverse variety: local arts and crafts from coal, wood, horn items, brocade and embroidered items, glassware, porcelain and sea products (pearls, sea shells etc.) as well as electrical and photographic accessories, and post cards. Traditional souvenirs of Quangninh are porcelain, ceramics, embroidery and arts and crafts from coal, wood and other natural products.

Entertainment in Halong
Hoang Gia International Park or Royal Park runs along Bai Chay Beach, from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf to Hạ Long Night Market. It is a comprehensive resort totaling 8 ha including Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Royal Villas and Hotels. Restaurants in the park serve European, Chinese, and Vietnamese food and seafood.

Eating in Halong
Like other coastal areas of North Vietnam, Halong has a wide variety of seafood specialties. The most popular are: