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Halong Bay

What to see

Top attractions in Halong Bay

Landmarks and local experiences worth adding to your visit.

Sung Sot Cave

Sung Sot Cave

A vast limestone grotto on Bo Hon Island and one of Halong Bay's most impressive natural sights.

Cruise itinerary dependent· 1 hour
Visitor details

A vast limestone grotto on Bo Hon Island and one of Halong Bay's most impressive natural sights.

Address: Bo Hon Island, Halong Bay

Admission: Usually included in cruise

Ti Top Island

Ti Top Island

Climb to a panoramic viewpoint over the bay or relax on the small crescent beach below.

Cruise itinerary dependent· 1–2 hours
Visitor details

Climb to a panoramic viewpoint over the bay or relax on the small crescent beach below.

Address: Halong Bay

Admission: Usually included in cruise

Halong Bay
A UNESCO World Heritage seascape of nearly 2,000 limestone karsts and islets rising from emerald water, best experienced overnight aboard a cruise.

Highlights

  • Overnight cruise through the limestone karsts
  • Kayaking through Luon Cave lagoon
  • Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
  • Sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck
  • Floating fishing villages

How to get there

Roughly 2.5 hours by road from Hanoi, or fly directly into Van Don Airport from Ho Chi Minh City.
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