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Ha Long Travel: Tips for Convenient Transportation and Getting Around
Ha Long tourism is famous for the World Natural Heritage site Ha Long Bay and many attractive tourist destinations. For first-time visitors to Ha Long, you might feel a bit uncertain about how to get there and get around. In this article, iVIVU will share useful tips to make your journey smoother and more convenient.
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Transportation to Ha Long
Ha Long City belongs to Quang Ninh Province, a major tourism hub in northern Vietnam. You will easily find means of transportation to this province, such as airplanes, coaches, or even motorbikes. Transport infrastructure in Ha Long in particular and Quang Ninh in general is well-developed, so you can rest assured when looking for ways to get here.
Van Don Airport
Airplane – To cater to the large volume of tourists traveling to Ha Long in particular and Quang Ninh in general, as well as to ease the load on Noi Bai International Airport, Quang Ninh Province built Van Don International Airport. Since its operation, Van Don Airport has welcomed thousands of passengers each year. Alternatively, you can also fly to Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong. These are two airports close to Ha Long, making it very convenient for travelers.
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Cat Bi Airport
Private Vehicles – With inter-provincial and intra-provincial expressways, traveling to Ha Long by private vehicle is very easy and convenient; the roads meet high standards and significantly shorten travel time compared to before.
Well-developed infrastructure in Ha Long
Coach – This is a very popular means of transportation from neighboring provinces and cities. Ha Long has a major bus terminal, Bai Chay Bus Station, located in Ha Long City. To see detailed information about trips at Bai Chay Bus Station and other stations in Quang Ninh, you can visit the Quang Ninh bus station website. Simply enter your departure point and destination to search for trips, and the website will display complete information for your easy reference.
Bai Chay Bus Station
Getting Around Ha Long
Electric Cart – This is a fairly popular mode of transportation, especially in the city center and Ha Long tourist spots. The boarding ticket is 30,000 VND/person plus a per-kilometer fare. This mode of transport is being actively promoted in Ha Long and across many tourist destinations due to its advantages and affordable cost.
Electric carts in Ha Long
Taxi – It is not difficult to catch a taxi in Ha Long, but taxi fares are higher than other means of transport, so you may want to consider this in advance. You can easily hail a taxi right on the street or call taxi companies directly, such as: Mai Linh Taxi – 0203 3628 628, Bai Chay Taxi – 0203 364 64 64, Sao Mai Taxi – 0203 3822 822.
Taxis are easily found on the streets of Ha Long
Motorbike – The cost of renting a self-drive motorbike in Ha Long is very affordable, at 100,000 – 200,000 VND/day, allowing you to freely travel and explore anywhere in Ha Long. To rent a bike, you need an ID card/citizen identity card, and you should inspect the vehicle condition before renting—a helpful tip to ensure you are well prepared for your trip. Some motorbike rental spots in Ha Long include:
Quang Ninh Motorbike Rental
Address: 560 Le Thanh Tong, Bach Dang Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0901 272 666
Bai Chay Motorbike Rental
Address: Sun World Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh
Phone: 0978 741 713
Motorbikes are a familiar sight on Vietnamese streets
Bus – A rather economical way to travel, but it takes more time because buses stop at many stations to pick up passengers. Bus routes in Ha Long are also relatively limited, so you should check the routes carefully if you choose this option.
