Natural Wonder · Ha Long, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Ha Long, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Area | Area: 1500 km² |
| Coordinates | 20.9000° N, 107.2000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ha Long Bay is known for
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh.
About Ha Long Bay
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination.
History
Located within Hạ Long and Bái Tử Long are archaeological sites such as Mê Cung and Thiên Long. There are remains from mounds of mountain shellfish (Cyclophorus), spring shellfish (Melania, also called Thiana), some freshwater water mollusc and some rudimentary labour tools. The main way of life of Soi Nhụ's inhabitants included catching fish and shellfish, collecting fruits and digging for bulbs and roots.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Ha Long Bay website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Ha Long |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) |
| Distance from the airport | 31.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) · Haiphong (Hai An), Vietnam · 31.2 miles away
- Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) · Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam · 92.5 miles away
- Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) · Nanning (Jiangnan), China · 133.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ha Long Bay?
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh.
Where is Ha Long Bay located?
Ha Long Bay is in Ha Long, Vietnam. Its coordinates are 20.9000° N, 107.2000° E.
How do I get to Ha Long Bay?
The nearest town is Ha Long, and the nearest airport is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), about 31.0 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Ha Long Bay?
Located within Hạ Long and Bái Tử Long are archaeological sites such as Mê Cung and Thiên Long. There are remains from mounds of mountain shellfish (Cyclophorus), spring shellfish (Melania, also called Thiana), some freshwater water mollusc and some rudimentary labour tools.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hạ_Long_Bay — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190128 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.halong.org.vn/index.asp?lan=en — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.