Life & Style

Quảng Ninh’s ambitious bid to reimagine Hạ Long Bay as a year-round haven

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

Central to the plan is the transformation of Hạ Long Bay into a “sleepless tourism hub”, a night-time economy that could cement Quảng Ninh’s status as “northern Việt Nam’s biggest tourism epicenter” in a new growth phase.

Life & Style

Tourists return to Quảng Ninh following natural disaster

Monday, Aug 11, 2025

According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quảng Ninh welcomed an average of 7,000–8,000 visitors daily in early August.

Travel

World heritage sites offer big opportunities for Quảng Ninh’s development: official

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

Protecting and promoting World Heritage is not only the responsibility of a single sector or locality, but of the entire region, the nation, and the current and future generations.

Entertainment

Hạ Long's new summer sensation: 'Fireworks Bay' festival launches July 4

Friday, Jul 04, 2025

This event is a highlight of the ''Radiating Wonder Bay'' series organised by Sun Group, aimed at creating a vibrant and unique festival atmosphere that enriches the summer night experience for both tourists and locals visiting Hạ Long.

Neighbourhood

International Day Yoga held in Quảng Ninh Province

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025

The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.

Heritage

Quảng Ninh boosts summer tourism with various activities

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025

Local authorities have implemented a range of coordinated measures to boost tourism and service sectors, focusing on efforts to draw more visitors, especially international cruise tourists, and diversifying services and tour routes to Bái Tử Long Bay.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Carnaval opens for the last time

Saturday, May 03, 2025

The final edition of the exciting Hạ Long Carnaval officially started on May 1 in Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh Province.

Travel

Three destinations help Việt Nam surpass Singapore to become Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism star

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025

In 2024, Việt Nam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.

News

BOND Quartet’s music video highlights Hạ Long Bay’s hidden beauty

Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

The video was filmed shortly after BOND’s live concert in Hà Nội in October, with the all-female group dressed in traditional Vietnamese áo dài while performing Victory, one of their most iconic compositions.

Travel

About 1,700 tourists from Japan to visit Hạ Long by cruise ship

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

During their one-day stay, 1,700 tourists from Japan will be divided into groups for excursions to Hạ Long Bay, the city itself, and possibly nearby Hải Phòng or rural villages.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Carnaval to take place on May 1

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Themed "Connecting heritage, leading the way to shine", the festival will feature a grand opening ceremony, DJ performances, and a high-altitude fireworks display.

Travel

Quảng Ninh emerges as premier cruise tourism destination

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

In 2025, Quảng Ninh expects around 70 cruise ship arrivals with nearly 90,000 passengers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024.

Show

'Art for Climate' Festival Change in Hạ Long Bay calls for environmental protections

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

A series of over 20 art and environmental protection activities will be held from now until June, primarily in Hạ Long City

Travel

Quảng Ninh expects surge in cruise tourists in early 2025

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

The northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Hạ Long Bay, is expected to welcome 11 luxury cruise ships with nearly 16,000 international visitors in the first month of 2025.

Travel

Quảng Ninh makes use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh is planning to further make use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism, step by step becoming a regional and international linkage hub, and an attractive destination for tourists in the global tourism map.