However, the dry Halong Bay, also known as Trang An, is not a seascape but is in the centre of the country, some 100km south of the capital Hanoi.

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 15 years in Vietnam's tourism industry, BestPrice Travel has become a leading name in Halong Bay cruises, known for delivering unforgettable ...

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 15 years in Vietnam's tourism industry, BestPrice Travel has become a leading name in Halong Bay cruises, known for delivering unforgettable ...

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Set to open in summer 2025, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will be situated at the gateway to Ha Long City, in the exclusive Ha Long Marina Urban Area, just outside the vibrant streets of Bai ...

As a guest on the 2-day‑1‑night cruise, I also enjoyed a thoughtfully crafted itinerary that led us to the bay’s most celebrated attractions. Marveling at the towering stalactites of Sung Sot Cave and ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay, Vietnam, with stunning drone footage capturing its emerald waters, towering limestone karsts, and hidden caves ...

As for the itinerary, there are two- and three-day options; the latter starts in Tuan Chau Marina and takes in Halong Bay, Sung Cot Cave and Ti Top Island in the first day, while the second day sees ...

And Halong is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It is like being in a dreamy movie as you drift through a mirror-smooth sea between the limestone islands jutting out at steep angles — 1,969 of them.

Last year, planning got serious. And this month, I returned from an epic, 2 ½ week trip to Vietnam, with side trips to Tokyo and Cambodia. Among our stops: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Hue.