Location
Reminded Ha
Long, all people may think to Ha Long Bay first because of the incredible
natural landscape as a wonder of the world. In the guide book of Vietnam
Tourism, you may know more about 2 words of Ha Long by its position in Quang
Ninh province which is the large province in the North of Vietnam.
Ha Long firstly
is the center city of Quang Ninh province. It is also the tourist city attached
with well-known Ha Long Bay. Ha Long City has the long beach. It is bordered
with Ha Noi Capital and Hai Phong to the West and East Sea to the South.
Wards: There are 20 wards in Ha Long City in which have
some important wards such as Hong Gai, Bai Chay, Hong Ha, Ha Khau, Hung Thang,
Tuan Chau etc.
Tourist places:
Bai Chay Ward, Hung Thang Ward and Tuan Chau Ward.
Climate: Ha Long City is in the coastal climate region.
You can find here two seasons in the year. They are winter time from November
to April and the summer time from May to October. It is rain in the summer
time. The best time for travelling in Ha Long is in the winter time. It means
in the dry time with limit of the rainfall.
Transportation: Travel conveniently by land to the town
and from it to other places.
The distance is
for reference as below:
From Ha Long to
Ha Noi Capital: 148 km
From Ha Long to Hai Phong City: 61 km
From Ha Long to Hai
Duong City: 101 km
From Ha Long to Bac
Ninh Province: 119 km
From Ha Long to Bac
Giang Province: 113 km
Landscapes
Ha Long Bay: this is the wonder of the world recognized by
UNESCO. There are many small stone islets in the bay that make the excitement
for this place. There are different routes by boat or cruise for exploring the
bay interestingly.
Bai Tho Mountain: located on the seaside of Ha Long city.
The mountain is the fantastic view with the ancient writing of the poem of Le
Thanh Tong – a king in the Le Time in 15th century. The poem was
carved on the mountain and it has been existed still now.
Long Tien Pagoda: the pagoda is located in the Bai Tho
Mountain on the foothills. It is called the center of Buddhist center of the
city.
Hon Gai Church: the
church is the wonderful architecture that located in Bach Dang Street in Ha
Long City. It is not far from the center of the city.
Quang Ninh Museum: If
you love to understand about the history of Ha Long City and Quang Ninh
Province, Quang Ninh Museum is the place you should come. The museum is located
in Nguyen van Cu Street in Ha Long City.
Ha Long Trade Center: the wonderful place for
shopping and enjoy the business life of local people. Ha Long Trade Center is
located in the center of the city, so it is easy for you to come to visit or go
shopping.
Tuan Chau Island: this
is the tourist zone of the city. Tuan Chau Island is located far from Ha Long
Center some kilometers. It is considered the tourist complex with restaurant,
the beach, resort and hotel, and amusement park etc.
Hoang Gia International Park: or
called Royal International Park. It is located along Bai Chay Beach nearly the
center of the city. You can find here the restaurants, the hotels, the flower
garden, service center for water sports, water Puppet show etc.
And there are other destinations for visiting in the city.
Festivals
Long Tien Pagoda
Festival: the festival is
organized in March of the lunar time in the area of Bai Tho Mountain.
Ba Men Temple
Festival: the festival is happened in the spring in Ha Long Bay.
This is considered the unique festival of local fishmen.
Cherry Blossom
Festival: the event to emphasize
the friendly relationship between Quang Ninh Province and Japan. It becomes the
annual big event recent years. The event is organized in the spring time in the
center of Ha Long City.
Carnaval Ha Long: the big event in Ha Long City for tourism. The
event is happened each year to contribute to the tourism of the province.
And there are
many other unique festivals in the city.