Wildlife & Nature of Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription covers not only its geological value but also its biological diversity. The bay supports more than 1,000 species of marine invertebrates, 160 species of coral, 500+ species of fish, numerous bird species, and several rare mammals including the critically endangered Cat … Read more
Top Islands & Karst Formations in Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay contains more than 1,600 limestone karst islands and islets, ranging from towering single rocks rising vertically from the sea to complex island groups with beaches, caves, and lagoons. The most visited and famous include Ti Top Island (beach and panoramic summit viewpoint), Sung … Read more
Ha Long Bay Cruise Menu Ha Long Bay cruise menus centre on fresh Vietnamese seafood — typically grilled fish, steamed prawns, stir-fried clams, squid, spring rolls, stir-fried vegetables, rice, and soup. Day cruises serve a single set lunch on board; overnight cruises serve lunch, dinner, and breakfast across the two days. Menu quality increases significantly … Read more
Ha Long Bay Cruise Junk Boat A junk boat on Ha Long Bay is a traditional Vietnamese wooden sailing vessel, now adapted as a tourist cruise boat. Modern Ha Long Bay junks retain the characteristic red-brown sails and wooden hull of the original vessels but have been extensively rebuilt inside to provide en-suite cabins, dining … Read more
Food & Dining on Ha Long Bay Cruises Ha Long Bay cruise meals centre on fresh Vietnamese seafood sourced from local fishing communities — typically grilled and steamed fish, prawns, clams, squid, crab, spring rolls, stir-fried greens, rice, and soup. Meal quality varies significantly by cruise tier: budget cruises serve basic set menus with limited … Read more
Floating Villages of Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay has several floating fishing villages — communities that have lived on the water for generations, building wooden houses on floating platforms anchored among the karst islands. The most visited are Vung Vieng Village and Cua Van Village, both within the UNESCO World Heritage Zone. These communities … Read more
Caves to Explore in Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay contains more than 200 known caves within the UNESCO World Heritage Zone, of which approximately 20 are open to visitors. The most visited are Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) — the largest accessible cave in the bay — and Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave), … Read more
Activities & Excursions on Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay cruise activities include kayaking through the karst formations, guided cave visits, swimming in sheltered coves, squid fishing after dark (overnight cruises), mountain hiking to bay viewpoints (overnight cruises), cooking classes on board, pearl farm visits, floating village tours, cycling on Cat Ba Island (3-day cruises), … Read more
