Explore Ha Long
Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfuS09Tk30
Language Spoken
Vietnamese is the official language spoken in Ha Long.
Currency & Time Zone
Vietnamese Dong
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Meals
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Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are cheap in Vietnam. The starting fee is usually around 5.000 VND and after that is around 14.000 VND).General Transport
The easiest and safest way to get around Halong Bay is by tour bus.Things to do in Ha Long
Take a Cruise, Visit Cat Ba Island, Kayak in Bai Tu Long Bay, Snorkel and Dive near Cong Do Island, Experience the Thrills of Sun World Halong Park, Sunbathe in Ti Top Beach, Stop by the Quang Ninh Museum, Explore Caves, Walk the Grounds of the Cai Bau Pagoda, Discover the Vung Vieng Floating Village, Visit Tuan Chau Island.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatis A
- Hepatis B
- Polio
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Shingles
- Chicken pox
- Measles
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- First Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Copy of travelling documents
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Water bottle
Passports & Visa Information
South African Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages.