A bridge divides Halong city into 2 areas in terms of
price and culture. Visitors should note and avoid
booking in the wrong area and have to call a taxi up to
10km away. I will summarize so everyone knows how to
choose the hotel that suits your needs.
Halong city is composed of 2 main areas:
1. Bai Chay: tourist area
Accommodation: Concentrating many high-end 5-star
hotels such as Sun Feira, Muong Thanh, Hotel Soleil
Halong by Wyndham, Oakwood Ha Long, A La Carte Halong
Bay Hotel & Residence, The Watson Premium Halong Hotel,
Citadines Marina Halong, Sea Stars, Yacht… considered
the top of the best hotels in Ha Long.
Places to visit:
- Sunworld (Dragon Park, Water Park, Queen Cable Car - 3
separate areas)
- Halong international cruise port
- Sun Group's 3km long beach right behind Sunworld
amusement park
- The old town front of Sunworld, also known as the old
town night market
- Water music area, Sun square - water music only opens
in the evenings, usually on weekends at 5:30 p.m., 6:30
p.m., 7:30 p.m. for 15 minutes each performance.
- Sun Square dining area with more than 100 stalls full
of regional specialties and games with prizes at very
good and reasonable prices. Entrance free.
- Bim Group's Marina Beach right at A La Carte is about
5-6km from Sunworld
- Many places to take photos: Sun Square, Western
Quarter, Mediterranean Quarter, Ceramic Wall...
2. Hon Gai: residential area, across the bridge
Accommodation: FLC Golf & Resort, hotel with beautiful
sea view is Sapphire Ha Long. Below is a row of
expensive shop-houses. Prime location (6km from Sunworld),
Paddington, Ramada...
Places to visit:
- Quang Ninh Museum, ticket price is only 20-50k,
suitable for all ages
- Check in to the Dolphin Palace, a wall to take photos
- Check in the Gold-plated clock column
- Check in to Bai Tho mountain for panorama view of the
city
- Check in Bai Chay Bridge (Halong's nocturnal
chameleon)
- Check in to the artificial beach at Cot 8, the new
beach is very long and wide.
- Walk along the beachfront where there are many luxury
villas as well as many pubs and seafood restaurants at
reasonable prices.
3. In addition, further to Tuan Chau island:
- Thuc Canh Park with King Kong, Flying Lizards...
- Tuan Chau Harbor: Place to visit the Bay and cruise
overnight.
- Tuan Chau Park: special dolphin performance
Cruise
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