Ha Long Bay
Country: Vietnam · Region: Southeast Asia · Arrival: tender · Currency: Vietnamese Dong
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Vietnam famous for its scenic karst limestone islands and 1,969-island archipelago. Cruise visitors typically explore the bay via organized tours, island visits, and cave explorations.
Top sights
Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island, Cat Ba Island
Things to do
- Thien Cung Cave
- Cave included on Route 1 cruises from Halong International Cruise Port.
- Dau Go Cave
- Cave included on Route 1 cruises from Halong International Cruise Port.
- Sung Sot Cave
- Cave included on Route 2 cruises from Halong International Cruise Port.
- Luon Cave
- Cave on Route 2 cruises offering kayaking and local boat rowing experiences.
Beaches
- Ti Top Island
- Island destination included on Route 2 cruises from Halong International Cruise Port.
Where to eat
- Tu hài
- Expensive gourmet shellfish specialty from Van Don Island district available in soup, salads, steamed, or baked preparations.
Forecast for Ha Long Bay
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Weather in Ha Long Bay by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F | 59°F | 2.0 in | 10 |
| February | 69°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 8 |
| March | 74°F | 66°F | 1.8 in | 11 |
| April | 80°F | 72°F | 3.1 in | 12 |
| May | 85°F | 78°F | 7.1 in | 20 |
| June | 88°F | 81°F | 10.1 in | 23 |
| July | 87°F | 81°F | 12.5 in | 24 |
| August | 87°F | 80°F | 17.2 in | 26 |
| September | 86°F | 78°F | 11.8 in | 21 |
| October | 82°F | 73°F | 5.2 in | 12 |
| November | 78°F | 68°F | 1.6 in | 8 |
| December | 70°F | 60°F | 0.9 in | 6 |
Getting around
Islands are accessed by ferry from ports at Halong City, Haiphong, or Cai Rong, with organized day cruises and boat tours available from Halong International Cruise Port.
What to eat
Try tu hài, an expensive local shellfish specialty from Van Don Island district, or horseshoe crab, which is becoming a Halong Bay specialty.
Tips
Book cruises directly at the ferry terminal rather than through tour operators to avoid crowds and high markups; official Route 1 costs 440,000 dong and Route 2 costs 490,000 dong.
Best for
Scenic cruising, limestone karsts, cave exploration
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