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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Halong Bay Area
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RESTAURANTS
In Halong Bay, you have a multitude of choices for restaurants. Most of Halong's Restaurants feature delicious and fresh dishes of Halong with high quality. You will have chances to enjoy delicious seafood and specialty in a restaurant, on a luxury overnight cruise. Let's discover!
Panorama Restaurant
Location: Halong street, Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province
Opening hours: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
Known as the most beautiful restaurant in Halong bay, Panorama restaurant has well-designed windows with a terrace providing a panoramic view of the bay. While enjoying dinner, you can observe the spectacular scenery through the glass door. The seafood quality is much better compared to other Halong bay restaurants. The menu has various options for you to choose from Vietnamese and Eastern cuisine.
Avocado Restaurant
Location: 09 Halong street, Quang Ninh
Opening hours: 09:00 am – 10:30 pm
If you are looking for a relaxed dinner with good food in Halong bay, this is the place to go. Avocado Restaurant has an intimate ambiance with an open kitchen. The staff are friendly and efficient. The menu offers a wide selection of local and European food. The interiors have a nice design which will surely impress you a lot.
May Corner
Location: HO2 – 1 Little Vietnam, Hoang Quoc Viet street, Halong city
Opening hours: 09:30 am – 02:00 pm; 05:30 pm – 09:30 pm
May Corner is an amazing restaurant where you can feel happy and relaxed. You can find a great mixture of Vietnamese and European cuisine here. The food is cooked to a high standard but the Thai food is the most outstanding. There is also a wide range of delicious drinks for you, especially cocktails. The typical dishes that you should try include roasted mantis shrimp, fried kumquat chicken, and Thai clams.
Kim Hang RestauranT
Location: 123 Halong street, Halong city
Opening hours: 07:00 am – 10:00 pm
There are a lot of hotels and restaurants in Halong street, but the most outstanding restaurant is Kim Hang restaurant. It has a unique ancient exterior design and a large and attractive inner space. It serves high quality food which is mainly focused on coastal specialties. Every dish is decorated professionally. The staff are always courteous, friendly, and very attentive.
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Cua Vang RestauranT
Location: Group 9, Area 9, Bai Chay Ward, Halong city, Quang Ninh province
Opening hours: 06:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cua Vang is considered as one of the best Halong bay restaurants. It is a seafood heaven where you can find many different kinds of luxurious seafood to enjoy. The pink, blue, and yellow neon lights with the deluxe ambiance of Western style will bring a unique dining experience. A plus point of this restaurant is good hygiene. To keep the natural flavor of every dish, they use clay pans to cook. And if you are missing home, the restaurant offers a specific family recipe which has been passed down through many generations.
1958 Restaurant
Location: E19-E20, Nam Tuan Chau New Urban Area, Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 02:00 pm; 05:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Named after the year Uncle Ho visited Tuan Chau Island, 1958 restaurant is well-known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. With its authentic northern Vietnamese dishes and mouth-watering seafood dishes, 1958 restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants on the island. The menu will bring you on a gastronomic journey to discover so many dishes in hundreds of traditional local recipes such as stir-fried morning glory with garlic, steamed golden pomfret with green peppercorn, and Halong squid cake,…
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Linh Dan Restaurant
Location: 104 Bai Chay street, Halong city
Opening hours: 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
This is probably one of the best restaurants you can find in Halong city. There are bunches of impressive and fresh seafood dishes. If you are wondering what to enjoy, let’s try the seafood dishes made from crabs, prawns, and lobsters. For those who are fed up with seafood, the restaurant also offers spring rolls, noodles, salad, and rice-based dishes. These dishes are served at a reasonable price.
Royal Restaurant
Location: Royal Park Area, Halong (Hạ Long) Road, Bai Chay (Bãi Cháy), Halong (hạ Long) City, Quang Ninh (Quảng Ninh) province
Opening hours: 6 am – 10 pm daily
There is a wide range of food in the menu, from average to good, but in general, none of them are bad. It is recommended to enjoy the piquant beef salad served with crushed peanut and lime, and shredded lettuce and tomato salad. The staff here are attentive and friendly that will make any customer feel comfortable and enjoyable.
Co Ngu Restaurant
Location: 66A Ha Long street, Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh
Opening hours: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
Opened 10 years ago, Co Ngu restaurant received a huge investment of 2 million dollars to become the most luxurious restaurant in Halong. Situated in the center of downtown, it looks impressive with wooden style and a great front garden and reminds of the old royal palace. As the largest restaurant in Halong, it can serve almost 600 guests at the same time. You can find most of Halong specialties in Co Ngu, especially you should not miss fresh seafood. You even can taste high class seafood such as shark fin and roasted oyster. Enjoying expensive seafood while drinking famous Western wine brands will be your great experience.
Green Mango
Location: The heart of Cat Ba (Cát Bà) Island
Opening hours: 6 am – 10 pm daily
One of the top options of Halong Bay restaurants on Cat Ba Island is Green Mango, which offers you both good food and service. Guests could sit outdoors enjoying the harbor view or simply relax in a hip indoor and trendy setting. This restaurant has a great menu featuring fusion food along with tapas, mouth-watering main courses as well as delectable desserts. However, the prices might be a little bit above average.
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Bai Tho Cruise Ship Dining Room
This restaurant will bring you to a unique dining experience. Equipped with comfortable sofa chairs and large tables which are designed from dark wood and done up in floral fabrics, this restaurant has a harmonized setting that will comfort customers. As a guest, you will feel special and pampered when dining out here.