Unmissable activities to experience in Ha Long

1 Explore activities in Ha Long at Sun World

Sun World Ha Long is a renowned amusement park in the mining land, combining a theme park and a water park. Although still in the process of completion, it already offers a wide variety of entertainment activities for visitors to experience and explore.

The attractions at the Sun World entertainment complex are designed to suit diverse visitors and ages, from children to adults. Therefore, everyone can find games that appeal to them. The Japanese Garden – Zen Park on Ba Deo peak is favored by most tourists for its peaceful ambiance and fresh greenery. The admission ticket to Ha Long Park, which includes the Sun Wheel, Queen Cable Car, and Japanese Garden, costs 300,000 VND.

1.1 Sun Wheel

Among the exciting activities in Ha Long, the Sun Wheel is an absolute must-mention. Although located within the Sun World park complex, the Sun Wheel is so famous and special that it deserves its own spot on this list.

The giant Sun Wheel is a stunning highlight of Ha Long Bay that every visitor wants to visit. With a height of 215 meters, the Sun Wheel is one of the two largest Ferris wheels in Vietnam. Thanks to its location atop Ba Deo peak, this magnificent wheel stands out even more, glowing brightly like a planet every night.

1.2 Queen Cable Car

The cable car is a major tourist attraction when visiting Sun World Ha Long Park. The Queen Cable Car offers visitors the experience of fully exploring the beauty of Ha Long from above. During this journey, you will not be able to resist capturing every moment suspended mid-air. Visitors will surely marvel at the wonderful experiences here, especially the little ones.

What could be better than admiring the sky above while taking in the sea below? The spacious and comfortable cabin will also ensure you enjoy maximum comfort during the cable car ride.

2 Activities in Ha Long - Kayaking and canoeing

A trip to Ha Long would not be complete without spending time on water activities. Especially on a boating journey exploring the most beautiful spots of Ha Long Bay, you will behold these scenic landscapes from a very different perspective.

In addition, remember to bring a waterproof camera or phone to fully capture every moment of your journey. You can invite your friends and family to go kayaking with you, which will definitely make for unforgettable memories. Currently, many travel companies offer kayak rentals included in their tours, along with many other exciting recreational activities.

In addition, visitors can also rent and paddle a kayak on their own itinerary without having to join a tour. Rest assured that there are always lifeguards monitoring and ensuring your safety throughout your exploration. So, feel free to let loose and enjoy these exciting activities in Ha Long to the fullest.

3 Water activities in Ha Long

Exploring the sea surface and discovering the ocean will certainly be the challenge you are looking forward to experiencing. Lan Ha Bay boasts picturesque scenery with pristine beaches where visitors can freely splash around, swim, play, and relax all day long.

In addition to sea kayaking, visitors can also rent diving gear to explore deep beneath the deep blue ocean. The seabed scenery of the bay will certainly not disappoint you, featuring thousands of vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine fauna, and schools of colorful fish swimming freely.

Diving is an experience suitable for young people in good health. Therefore, carefully consider whether you are fit enough to dive deep; if your health is not up to it, you should not push yourself to take on this challenge. 

Along with scuba diving, surfing is also very popular. This sport brings you wonderful experiences as you exercise to the fullest under the sunshine, ride on white-crested waves, and feel the seawater caressing your skin.

4 Discovering Ha Long from above

If you do not want to participate in water activities in Ha Long, you can consider viewing the mining land from high above. To cater to this need, a seaplane is the wisest choice. Each flight lasts about 25 minutes, taking off and landing on the water to the delight of passengers.

Ha Long Bay, with more than 2,000 islands and islets, along with unique limestone formations and inlets, provides a stunning landscape for sightseeing by seaplane. Taking in Ha Long from above with waves splashing white foam seen through the window, a seaplane is definitely the perfect choice to admire Vietnam's most beautiful bay.

5 Visiting floating fishing villages

Visiting Ha Long's fishing villages is also one of the activities in the mining land that visitors should not miss. Here lies the life of fishermen—simple and rustic, living afloat on the sea and making a living from fishing. These floating houses are built from special rafters and pillars capable of withstanding storms, well-suited to the local lifestyle and natural environment.

Visiting these floating fishing villages, tourists will see firsthand the life of coastal people; though tough, such rustic everyday life is priceless. In addition, you can directly experience the fishing tasks that locals do every day, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the hardships fishermen face daily.

6 Sightseeing at Ha Long's pagodas

Alongside its breathtaking landscapes, Ha Long is also famous for numerous sacred and grand pagodas. Therefore, when visiting this city, tourists should take time to tour the pagodas to find peace and tranquility, and offer incense to pray for peace and good fortune for themselves and their loved ones. 

Some famous pagodas in Ha Long include: Yen Tu Pagoda, Ba Vang Pagoda, Long Tien Pagoda... Especially if you visit the mining land in spring, the most prominent activities in Ha Long are the hundreds of festivals held, bringing the vibrant spirit of spring everywhere.

Above are the exciting activities that MIA.vn would like to introduce to visitors for your reference and experience on your trip to Ha Long. Hopefully, with this information, tourists will have unforgettable memories.