Ha Long travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ha Long

With a population of 148.066, Ha Long is the largest city in Quang Ninh, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ha Long deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Ha Long

When to visit Ha Long

Ha Long in October
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ha Long in October
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ha Long

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 40 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ha Long from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 40 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ha Long from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ha Long

Airlines serving Ha Long

Lufthansa
Good (7,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,942 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,359 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,902 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (892 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ha Long

From 5-star hotels such as the The Watson Premium Halong Hotel to great affordable options like the Starlight Hotel, Ha Long offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £183 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ha Long, with prices from £5 to £396 per night. Bai Chay is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ha Long are about 420% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ha Long

Most booked hotels in Ha Long

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Ha Long

Expect to pay £0.66 per litre in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.81 and £10.41.

Expect to pay £0.66 per litre in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.81 and £10.41.