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Choose the right time.
You can travel to Quang Ninh at any time of year, but to experience its riverine and coastal destinations, summer is generally the most suitable time. This is also the peak season for tourism in Quang Ninh. However, there are occasional long periods of rain or storms in the summer, so you should check the weather forecast beforehand to plan accordingly.
Plan your itinerary
Basically, Quang Ninh has many interesting destinations, suitable for those who like to explore, couples looking for sweet moments together, or families with young children seeking a relaxing vacation. Therefore, depending on the number of participants, the purpose of the trip, as well as the time and conditions, you can choose suitable destinations and experiences.
Some interesting experiences in Quang Ninh:
- Kayak to explore every corner of Ha Long Bay.
- Visit the Wax Museum in Ha Long.
- Night squid fishing in fishing villages
- Visit the Quang Ninh Museum.
- Experience the games at the Sun World Halong Complex.
- Climbing Yen Tu Mountain
- Trekking and visiting Lung Xanh Waterfall in the ecological forest.
- Snorkeling to see coral reefs in Co To Island
- Check in at Sa Vi Cape, the northernmost point of Vietnam.
- Admire the sea of white reeds in Binh Lieu
What means of transportation will we use?
Transportation infrastructure from Hanoi to Quang Ninh is very convenient, with many options to choose from. Each mode of transport offers a different experience along the journey.
If you prefer traveling by motorbike, you can choose one of two routes: the shortest route follows National Highway 5, turns towards Bac Ninh, and then follows Highway 18; or you can go towards Noi Bai Airport via Bac Ninh and then switch to National Highway 18A. Both routes have very clear signposts. You can also check Google Maps to choose the route that suits you best.
Every day, numerous buses depart for Quang Ninh from bus stations such as Giap Bat, My Dinh, and Gia Lam, with ticket prices varying depending on the type of bus. You can choose a regular bus, sleeper bus, or limousine depending on your budget.
Trains to Ha Long depart from Yen Vien station (Hanoi). However, this is a slow train, the journey time is quite long, and the station is quite far from the city center, so you should consider this before traveling.
Although Hanoi and Quang Ninh are relatively close, you can still choose to travel by seaplane from Noi Bai Airport to Tuan Chau, a journey that takes 45 minutes.
Items to prepare
If you explore all of Quang Ninh, you'll have the opportunity to experience many outdoor activities such as swimming, mountain climbing, cave exploration, boating, trekking, island hopping, and visiting temples… Therefore, you should prepare your belongings carefully and thoughtfully according to your trip plan.
In addition, don't forget to bring the following items to enjoy the perfect trip:
- Waterproof, quick-drying sneakers, plastic sandals, flip-flops, or clogs are all types of footwear.
- Hats, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, light jackets, towels, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent…
- Healthy fast food options: milk, sausages, bread, chocolate.
Must-try seafood dishes
Ha Long squid patties are a famous dish throughout the region, made from large, fresh cuttlefish, hand-ground and fried until fragrant and crispy. Its flavor is always memorable for many. The squid patties here are also served with rice rolls, making the dish even more interesting and unique.
Horseshoe crab is another dish in Ha Long that many tourists seek out to enjoy because of its unique flavor. Dishes made from horseshoe crab are very diverse, such as grilled horseshoe crab, horseshoe crab patties, horseshoe crab stew, horseshoe crab salad, etc. Notably, if you want to eat dishes made from horseshoe crab, you usually have to order a pair of horseshoe crabs (one male and one female).
Quang Ninh is also famous for dishes made from fresh jellyfish such as jellyfish salad, jellyfish noodle soup, and jellyfish spring rolls… with a crispy, sweet taste and translucent color. The jellyfish season starts from January to March of the lunar calendar, which is also the time for tourists to enjoy the most delicious jellyfish dishes.
