Just off the coast of Ha Long City, Tuan Chau (Tuần Châu) is one of Vietnam’s “Ancient Islands”. Previously used as a guard station and once serving as a vacation home for the country’s former president Ho Chi Minh (Hồ Chí Minh), the island has shifted from a historic haven to a booming resort destination. Boasting a range of accommodations, two beaches, and multiple …
Bo Hon Island, Vietnam
There are nearly 2,000 islands in Ha Long Bay and one of the most famous is called Bo Hon. Positioned near the center of this world-famous bay, Bo Hon Island is the perfect destination for travelers that are keen to explore Mother Nature’s subterranean world. Sitting beneath the green foliage and limestone karsts of this small island is an extensive network of caves. Growing …
FLC Halong Bay Golf Club
First opened in August of 2017, FLC Halong Bay Golf Club is located 162 km (100 mi) to the east of Hanoi. With 18 holes and a par 71 for the course, the vantage point from many of these greens gives players panoramic, sweeping views of the world-famous Ha Long Bay. There are 6,092 yds/18,276 ft of playable turf, which is comprised of durable Paspalum grass that holds up in all …
Mong Cai, Vietnam
On the far north coast of Vietnam, Mong Cai is a Class-2 city in the Quang Ninh Province that straddles the China-Vietnam border. Built upon the south bank of the Beilun River, Mong Cai is situated directly across from China’s Dongxing City. The abundance of trade between Vietnam and China has turned Mong Cai into an influential and extremely wealthy city as trade between …
Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Outside of recognizable places like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh is the most famous province in Vietnam. Home to the country’s number one tourist destination Ha Long Bay, the province is flooded by international tourists every year. Eager to explore the bay’s famous karsts, caves, and beaches, visitors have fallen in love with Quang Ninh’s amazing landscapes. While …
Bai Tu Long Bay National Park – Quang Ninh
Often overshadowed by its nearby neighbor, Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay National Park boasts the same beauty with fewer tourists. Underdeveloped and immaculate, the park is divided into both terrestrial and aquatic zones. One of only seven amphibian national parks in Vietnam, and ideal for travelers willing to take the time to wander off the beaten path, Bai Tu Long will …
Ha Long, Vietnam
A seaport on Northern Vietnam’s coast, Ha Long, also written, Halong, is rapidly becoming one of the country’s most recognized destinations for tourists. As a matter of fact, Ha Long City and the adjoining bay have frequently been listed as Vietnam’s number one tourist attraction by multiple international publications. Ha Long claim to fame is the bay and nearby islands, …
Discover the Vietnamese Landscapes of Kong: Skull Island
The 2017 blockbuster Kong: Skull Island centers on a team of scientists and explorers mapping a mysterious island. Led by a combat unit not entirely ready to return home in the waning days of the Vietnam War, they soon encounter the 100-foot tall Kong and all hell breaks loose. Of course, he's not even the scariest monster they eventually face in their attempts to escape the …
