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