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 Los Angeles and takes around 23h.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 23h.

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 (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (399 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 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 $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ha Long, with prices from $7 to $883 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 308% 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, 857 reviews)
$96+
Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 739 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Ha Long

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.42 and $60.57.

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.42 and $60.57.