Halong Bay is a spectacular destination on earth. It’s best to stay on a cruise and witness all the magnificent Halong Bay attractions.

1. Top 10 of the Most Magnificent
Halong Bay Attractions

2. Famous throughout the world for
its staggering scenery and rich
culture, visitors can experience this
by visiting any number of the top
Halong Bay attractions.

3. The natural world aside, there are
so many things that travelers can
do while visiting the bay; from
workshops and masterclasses, to
activities and explorations; the
best way to get involved with
these experiences is to visit some
of the best Halong Bay attractions
– here’s our top 10:

4. BAI TU LONG BAY#1
Sitting to the northeast of Halong
Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is the lesser
known neighbour of the famous
World Heritage site. Boasting
hundreds of its own karst
formations, Bai Tu Long Bay easily
challenges the scenic beauty of
Halong and yet far fewer tourists
make the trip this far north- in
effect, this part of the Halong
region is much less populous.

5. BAI TU LONG BAY#1
Caves, grottoes, beaches and
islands are among the top Halong
Bay attractions, and Bai Tu Long
Bay has plenty of each- without
the crowds. Highlights of the area
include the ancient Thien Canh
Son Cave, the colourful houses
at Vung Vieng floating village,
the untouched paradise of Ban
Chan Beach, and Cong Do area.

6. BAI TU LONG BAY#1
Cruises that go here:
• Azalea Cruise
• Dragon Pearl Cruise
• Garden Bay Luxury Cruise
• Garden Bay Premium Cruise
• Glory Legend Cruise
• Orchid Cruise
• Pelican Cruise
• Royal Wings Cruise
• Signature Cruise
• Signature Royal Cruise

7. LAN HA BAY#2
Not unlike Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha
Bay is a quieter, less touristy
alternative to the main area in
Halong. Lan Ha Bay has its own
collection of nearly 400 limestone
karsts, as well as a staggering 139
beaches scattered throughout.

8. LAN HA BAY#2
Lan Ha Bay is best explored by
kayak or sail boat, both of which
can easily be rented on Cat Ba
Island. Taking to the waters
yourself is the ideal way to explore
some of the more secluded areas
of the coastline and access the
hard-to-reach spots that the
cruises tend to avoid.

9. LAN HA BAY#2
Cruises that go here:
• Azalea Cruise
• Orchid Cruise

10. VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE#3
Floating villages are one of the
most popular Halong Bay
attractions, and of the four
remaining intact, Vung Vieng
Fishing Village is easily the
favourite. The village’s colourful
houses sit nestled in between a
collection of towering limestone
mountains, floating on their own in
the vast, misty scenery.

11. VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE#3
Travelers tend to come to Vung
Vieng seeking an ‘authentic’
experience and a glimpse at
traditional Halong culture, which
the locals here are more than
happy to share through their
assorted workshops and displays.
Visitors can try their own hand at
traditional fishing techniques, net
weaving, and even learn a few
things about pearl harvesting.

12. VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE#3
Cruises that go here:
• Emperor Cruise
• Garden Bay Luxury Cruise
• Garden Bay Premium Cruise
• Royal Wings Cruise
• Signature Cruise
• Signature Royal Cruise

13. CAT BA ISLAND#4
The largest of all the islands in
Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island is a
haven for landscape lovers and
active travelers looking to get in
amongst nature. As the largest
island in the region, Cat Ba Island
is also the main part of the larger
archipelago of the same name.

14. CAT BA ISLAND#4
Most of the island is comprised of
the Cat Ba National Park, and so
a vast portion of the wildlife here
falls under the protection of the
park. The area is filled with winding
hiking trails- some gentle, some
challenging- and a handful of truly
impressive vantage points from
which to view the entire island.

15. CAT BA ISLAND#4
Cat Ba Island has become one of
the top Halong Bay attractions not
only for its staggering natural
beauty, but also for its ecological
work; the island is home to the
world’s most endangered primate-
the golden-headed langur.
Cruises that go here: Azalea Cruise

16. TITOP ISLAND#5
Titop Island has long been
included on many cruises
itineraries as one of the ‘must-
see’ Halong Bay attractions,
thanks to the view from the
vantage point at the center of
the island as well as the tourist-
friendly beach down below.

17. TITOP ISLAND#5
These days due to the increasing
numbers of tourist boats that stop
here it tends to be quite full.
However, arriving in the morning
will give you a head start against
the crowds, and ample chance to
hike up to 400 odd steps to reach
the viewpoint where you can kick
back in the gazebo for a little
while and enjoy the awesome
views of the surrounding bay.

18. TITOP ISLAND#5
Cruises that go here:
• Aclass Legend Cruise
• Aclass Stellar Cruise
• Carina Cruise
• Glory Legend Cruise
• Gray Line Halong
• Pelican Cruise

19. SUNG SOT CAVE#6
Most of the island is comprised of
the Cat Ba National Park, and so
a vast portion of the wildlife here
falls under the protection of the
park. The area is filled with winding
hiking trails- some gentle, some
challenging- and a handful of truly
impressive vantage points from
which to view the entire island.

20. SUNG SOT CAVE#6
The inner caverns are wide, tall,
and surprisingly spacious, which
makes walking around inside
comfortable and easy. Stalactites
and stalagmites adorn the cave’s
interior, some of which meet to
form full pillars and all sorts of
interesting shapes; the locals will
take any chance they can get to
share the ‘legend’ of each one of
these formations

21. SUNG SOT CAVE#6
Cruises that go here:
• Aclass Stellar Cruise
• Carina Cruise
• Glory Legend Cruise
• Pelican Cruise
• Rosa Cruise

22. THIEN CUNG CAVE#7
Just a few short kilometers to
the north of another Halong
Bay attraction- Da Gau Island-
is Thien Cung Cave, yet
another of Halong’s legend-
laden grottoes. This is where
finding a good cruise guide
comes in handy; while in Thien
Cung, quiz them about the
“Dragon King’s Palace” and
find out all about the myth
surrounding this cave.

23. TUAN CHAU
ISLAND
#8
The entire area only covers 2.2
kilometers, but despite its size, Tuan
Chau Islandpacks a punch. A
newly developed tourist zone just
outside Halong City, Tuan Chau is
one of the top Halong Bay
attractions for those looking to
enjoy some recreational activities
and beachside resorts.

24. TUAN CHAU
ISLAND
#8
Cruises that go here:
• Aclass Legend Cruise
• Aclass Stellar Cruise
• Carina Cruise
• Glory Legend Cruise
• Gray Line Cruise
• Pelican Cruise
• Rosa Cruise

25. BAN CHAN BEACH#9
If solitude on a beautiful beach
is what you’re looking for, Ban
Chan Beach will tick all your
boxes. Tucked away in a back
corner of Bai Tu Long Bay, Ban
Chan offers white sands,
crystalline waters, and a break
from the crowds of the main
Halong Bay area.

26. BAN CHAN BEACH#9
Swimming, snorkeling, and
beach volleyball are all on the
cards here, but our top
recommendation is to take out
a kayak and cruise around the
coastline a little bit- it won’t be
difficult to find yourself a piece
of paradise all for yourself.

27. BAN CHAN BEACH#9
Cruises that go here:
• Garden Bay Luxury Cruise
• Garden Bay Premium Cruise

28. CO TO ISLAND#10
Co To Island is a name only
passed around by people who
are “in the know”, as they say,
and that’s exactly why it’s
retained a sense of authenticity,
isolation, and undisturbed natural
scenery to this day.

29. CO TO ISLAND#10
Between the white sandy
beaches, the turquoise water, the
craggy cliff faces, the cheap and
delicious seafood, Co To Island is
so much more than just another
Halong Bay attraction. Beach
activities, trekking, and motorbike
road trips are the list-toppers while
visiting Co To.