Places to Explore In Halong Bay and North-Central Vietnam

Discover the best places to explore in Halong Bay and North-Central Vietnam with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Bai Tu Long Bay

The limestone outcrops that rise out of the waters of Bai Tu Long Bay are perhaps not as lofty as the ones at Halong, but...

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  • 5 Things To Do

Cat Ba Island

One of Halong Bay's most remarkable formations is Cat Ba Island, 420 square km (162 square miles) of wildly steep spines of mountains, narrow valleys...

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  • 8 Things To Do

Cuc Phuong National Park

The first national park in Vietnam and still one of its most important, Cuc Phuong is a refuge for diverse animal and plant life and...

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Haiphong

Vietnam's third-largest city, with a population of more than 1.8 million, has been a hub of industrial activity for the last century and one of...

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  • 13 Things To Do

Halong Bay and Around

A visit to the north is not complete without a trip to Halong Bay, where placid waters give way to more than 3,000 limestone karsts...

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  • 5 Things To Do

Ninh Binh

Pleasant enough in itself, but a largely unremarkable provincial capital on the main road between Hanoi and Hue, Ninh Binh is notable for being within...

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  • 5 Things To Do

Phat Diem

Phat Diem’s hulking cathedral is prominent among Vietnam’s religious buildings. Unique both for its vast dimensions and also an architectural mélange that incorporates both European...

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