Ha Long travel guide

Ha Long Tourism | Ha Long Guide

You're Going to Love Ha Long

With a population of 148 066, Ha Long is the largest city in Quang Ninh, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ha Long deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ha Long

Ha Long in March
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ha Long in March
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ha Long

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 40 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ha Long from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 15h 05m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 40 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ha Long from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 15h 05m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 7 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ha Long

Airlines serving Ha Long

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ha Long

From 5-star hotels such as the The Watson Premium Halong Hotel to great affordable options like the Starlight Hotel, Ha Long offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ha Long, with prices from $11 to $612 per night. Bai Chay is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ha Long are about 434% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ha Long

Most booked hotels in Ha Long

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$141+
Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$83+

Hiring a car in Ha Long

Expect to pay $1.54 per litre in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.37 and $24.49.

Expect to pay $1.54 per litre in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.37 and $24.49.