Halong Bay News

A ceremony to launch a mobilization named “To build Ha Long into a tourism city without smoke” was held in Ha Long city.

Quang Ninh Province is to host the 10th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) at the end of 2010, according to local officials.

Two foreign tourists died and seven others, including Australians, were injured when their tourist boat overturned during heavy winds on Vietnam's picturesque Halong Bay, police say.

Vietnam’s Northeast Coastal Province of Quang Ninh will host the 10th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) in Halong City in 2010. The forum will be attended by representatives of 10 provinces in 10 East Asian countries.

 On September 14, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam was placed 4th in the poll for the seven new wonders of the world.

The Hanoitourist Yatch Joint-stock Co. under the Hanoi Tourism Corporation, today on August 18th, offically put a high-class tourist boat, the “Hanoi Opera”, into operation at Halong Bay.

The magnificence and mystery as well as twinkling legends of Ha Long Bay which have been twice recognised as the world heritage site (1994 and 2000) by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation have imprinted in mind of Vietnamese people.

 Ha Long Bay has unexpectedly risen from 12th to 4th position in the list of the World’s 28 Natural Wonders.

 French voluntary organisation Solidarites Jeunesses Vietnam will begin a two-week campaign to preserve world heritage sites in Ha Long City next week.

Cha muc, a boiled or steamed patty of pounded squid, is the specialty of the Ha Long Bay region. The patties' unique taste arouses the desire of visitors from near and far.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is building a plan to promote Ha Long Bay in the online vote for the world’s seven new natural wonders of New7Wonders, as the bay has entered the final round.

A new service providing motorised kite flying over Ha Long Bay has been available for visitors from August 3.

Nestled in central Binh Thuan Province’s Thuan Nam Town, Ta Cu Mountain is renowned for its lush forests and wild beauty.

Float plane service launched in Ha Long Bay Visitors to Ha Long Bay can enjoy the landscapes from high above the sea thanks to a new float plane service, which was launched at the Tuan Chau international tourism area on August 3.