Quang Ninh’s new plan aims to modernize the Ha Long Bay tourism fleet by replacing all wooden-hull vessels with steel by 2030, while enhancing passenger comfort and safety.

This change in the operating hours allows visitors to enjoy a longer stay on Ha Long Bay in the afternoon, providing them with the opportunity to witness the stunning sunset over the bay during this autumn season.

As many as 200 billionaires from Europe are expected to visit Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh to attend the Art For Climate Festival, which is scheduled to take place from January 13 to 19, 2025.

Rxperts have recommended fire prevention measures - including placing of fire prohibition signs and fire prevention notices - in high-risk areas such as Đầu Gỗ - Thien Cung Cave, Sửng Sốt Cave, and Ti Tốp Island, which are also popular tourist spots.

After the devastation of Typhoon No. 3, Ha Long Bay faces a severe environmental threat as massive quantities of debris from damaged aquaculture rafts accumulate in the water.

The Ha Long Bay Management Board in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh launched a three-day cleanup campaign for Ha Long Bay on September 15 to restore environmental sanitation to the heritage site to serve tourism right after Typhoon Yagi.

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site, has re-opened some tourist spots as part of efforts to welcome back foreign visitors from September 10 after several days of being impacted by typhoon Yagi.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has approved .a new cruise tour that connects the world natural heritage of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

The skies over Ha Long will be full of hot air balloons during its first-ever festival in early September to mark 79 years of National Day of Vietnam (1945-2024), and 30 years of Ha Long Bay’s World Heritage site recognition by UNESCO (1994-2024).

Following the steps of workers in charge of picking up garbage at Ha Long Bay, one can see the hard work they endure to clean the bay.

On July 11, the People's Committee of Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, directed relevant authorities to investigate and strictly handle cases of fraudulent accommodation rentals after a Vietnamese American tourist reported being scammed.

With the proposal to charge 600,000 VND ($25) for a half-day visit to Ha Long Bay, tourists have expressed various opinions.

The Ha Long City Party Committee (Quang Ninh Province), has issued a directive requesting the Ha Long City People's Committee to address violations against businesses that perform sensitive content on the beach.

Expanding tourism space and connecting Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay is aimed at reducing the load on the core area of Ha Long Bay while tapping into the potential and promoting the value of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Since the beginning of this year, the police have discovered and handled 12 vehicles illegally carrying tourists on Ha Long Bay, including seven vehicles illegally transporting people for squid fishing at night.

Ha Long Carnival 2024 dazzled spectators with its first-ever drone light show taking place to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).