Attractions

  • Quang Ninh Museum

    Address:
    Trần Quốc Nghiễn, Hồng Gai, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh .

    Designed by Spanish architect Salavador Perez Arroyo, another must-visit in Halong is the Quang Ninh Museum. It is part of a collection of museums located in the Hong Gai ward in Halong City.

    Quang Ninh Museum is divided into three floors. Floor 1 creates a space to introduce some natural conditions of Quang Ninh; floor 2 is a designing space as symbol of a boat and floor 3 symbols some developing periods of coal exploitation.

    A visit to Quang Ninh Museum is well-recommended to anyone interested in the history and culture of the Quang Ninh province. It offers a unique glimpse into the development and history of the region and of the daily lives of its inhabitants over the centuries.

  • Halong Market

    Address:
    Bach Dang, Ha Long. Quang Ninh .

    Ha Long Market is located in the center of Ha Long City. Beside it is a leading wholesale market of the province, which is an interesting place for sightseeing and shopping for tourists whenever coming to Quang Ninh.

    Ha Long Market is a place where tourists can discover not only the bustling lifestyle but also the fresh seafood. Come to Ha Long 1 Market, tourists can easily buy shrimp, crabs, fish, cuttlefish, crabs, dried sipuncula...There are many kinds of fresh seafood are sold here. Also There is the paradise for food addicts, especially snacks, street foods. 

  • Bai Tho mountain

    Address:
    Hang Noi, Hong Gai, Ha Long, Quang Ninh .

    Bai Tho Mountain is located in close proximity to Halong city center, only 9km and it takes around 10 minutes to drive to the destination. The trail to the top of Bai Tho Mountain is not very hard or steep as it is only 200 meters above sea level. It takes you around 30 minutes to reach the highest point and admire wonderful views of thousands of limestone islets on the waters.

    Bai Tho Mountain is one of the most captivating tourist destinations for enthusiasts who have a passion for travel and exploration. With its breathtaking scenery that captures the hearts of visitors, the journey to explore Bai Tho Mountain offers fascinating experiences and a range of different emotions. When conquering the summit of Bai Tho Mountain, travelers can fully admire the picturesque landscape and the charming serenity of Ha Long Bay, often referred to as the “roof of the city.”

     

  • Long Tien Pagoda

    Address:
    Le Quy Don, Bach Dang, Ha Long, Quang Ninh .

    Long Tien Pagoda is located at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, Long Tien Street, the Pier Hotel in Hon Gai and is the largest pagoda in Ha Long City. It was built in 1941 to worship Buddha and generals of Tran Dynasty who had merits of the country. On the Lunar New Year, full moon day, the first of every month, Long Tien Pagoda attracts many locals and tourists who are Buddhist followers from everywhere.

    Although the new temple was built in the mid-twentieth century, but the style is the unique architectural style of Nguyen Dynasty. The Tam Quan (three-entrance gate) includes 3 doors: Huu, Vu and Dai.  Atop of the three-entrance gate stands a statue of A Di Da, bellow it is a bell-tower. Outside of the three-entrance gate stands statue of Bo De Dat Ma, the Patriarch of Chinese and Vietnamese Zen. In bai duong and the main altar of the pagoda stand worshipping statues. 

    Additionally, over the sanctum yard, on the roof with transplant recipient ceramic dragons, flanked provision described property. In the main hall on the third gate, braille Nagarjuna Korea, People’s shortened called Long Tien Pagoda. In Long Tien Pagoda has many sentences, the sculpture itself is very sophisticated, demonstrating a high level of sculpture. In particular, the temple is the famous Mekong depicting nine dragons flanking the Buddha; this is the delicately carved wood. Although, in the heart of downtown Ha Long City, Long Tien Pagoda still damns purity of the ancient temple, visitors can find moments of peace when the temple sightseeing…

    In addition to beauty, Long Tien Pagoda also attracts tourists with Long Tien Pogada Fesstival which is opened on the 24th day of the third lunar month. The festival involves palanquin procession which starts from Long Tien Pagoda, then Duc Ong Temple to An Duong Vuong Temple and return. Traditional folk games in the festival, such as: Chinese chess, wrestling, Chau Van singing, Cheo performance, etc.

    Long Tien Pagoda is really an attractive destination in your Halong traveling. In addition to enjoy its beauty, you also have chance to study about Vietnamese culture when joining Long Tien Pagoda Festival with Chau Van singing and Cheo performance.