Ha Long travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ha Long

With a population of 148,066, Ha Long is the largest city in Quang Ninh, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ha Long deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ha Long

Ha Long in December
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ha Long in December
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ha Long

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 25 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ha Long from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 29h 25m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 4 miles from the city center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 1.6 miles from downtown Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 25 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ha Long from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 29h 25m.

Train

The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 4 miles from the city center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 1.6 miles from downtown Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ha Long

Airlines serving Ha Long

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,974 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,742 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (524 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (729 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ha Long

From 5-star hotels such as the The Watson Premium Halong Hotel to great affordable options like the Starlight Hotel, Ha Long offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ha Long, with prices from $7 to $407 per night. Bai Chay is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ha Long are about 363% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ha Long

Most booked hotels in Ha Long

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 885 reviews)
$97+
Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 757 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Ha Long

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.