Planning a trip to Halong but still hasn’t decided where to go yet? You should surely know that there are a bunch of great things to do in Halong apart from cruising. From beautiful sightseeing spots to mighty mountain ranges, modern amusement complex, and traditional pagodas, Halong has it all. Thus, the article below will suggest several interesting itineraries for 2 days exploring the best parts of Halong.
This mini itinerary will give you plenty to see and do in four days around Northern Vietnam. Take in the historic charm of Hanoi before seeing the spectacular limestone karsts of Halong Bay and Ninh Binh.
There’s so much to see and do in Halong Bay. To make your trip a bit easier, we’ve compiled three different 3-day itineraries for a trip to Halong Bay.
If you’ve got 5 days to explore Northern Vietnam and you’re not quite sure what to do, we’ve got your back. This itinerary will take you from the ancient streets of Hanoi to the towering mountains of Halong Bay to come to an end in the hills and mountains of Sapa.
You could easily spend a week in Hanoi and Halong bay without feeling bored. However, for most people with limited time, a few days would be good. For example, a 3 days in Hanoi and 2 days in Halong bay itinerary would cover most of both destinations.
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Celebrate the tenacity of Vietnam in the Quan Lan Festival, on an island just outside of Halong Bay. This is a dynamic celebration of the historic victory against Mongol invaders during the 13th century. The festivities abound but you’ll find the highlight is a boat race, where the village is split into two teams symbolically dressed as soldiers that face off in battle. Enjoy the thrill and revelry of the race along with local festival-goers and families.
The flower festival designs with many sophisticated, elaborate scenes, according to four separate themes. They are traditional spring, beautiful Quang Ninh spring, Spring of Hoai Niem and Spring Halong are brilliant. Infact, each topic vividly simulates old Lunar New Year’s space or the colorful life of fishermen at the fishing village in Ha Long.
Halong Carnaval" is the biggest annual festival in Halong which attracts a huge number of tourists each year. Tourists coming to Halong Bay will be dazzled by the colorful and bustling atmosphere of this Carnaval festival. Halong Carnaval has become an excellent tourism product in Halong
Yen Tu Festival is held at Yen Tu Mountain, Uong Bi Town, Quang Ninh Province. The festival is from the 10th day of the first lunar month to the end of the third lunar month.
Tra Co Festival takes place yearly in Tra Co Communal House in Mong Cai Town, Quang Ninh Province. The festival is held in a week, from the 30th day of the fifth lunar month to the 6th day of the sixth lunar month.
Bach Dang Festival is a traditional festival held yearly on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. The festival takes place in Tran Hung Dao Temple and Vua Ba Temple (Female King Temple) in Yen Hung District, Quang Ninh Province.