landmark
Ha Long Bay
Emerald waters dotted with nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands and islets forming a spectacular seascape.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Quảng Ninh, Vietnam · Asia
Hạ Long is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Trới, 17km from Cat Ba Island.
Hạ Long is a city located in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam. With a population of 270,054, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hạ Long sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hạ Long to your route.
Hạ Long (Vietnamese: [hâːˀ lawŋm] , transl. 'descending dragon') is a former first-class provincial city and capital city of Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. It was found in 1993, when the old capital, Hòn Gai, was merged with Bãi Cháy, the main tourist area. The city mainly lies on Hạ Long Bay, and is located at aboutRead more
178 km (111 mi) east of Hà Nội. The city's population in 2019 was 270,054.
Hạ Long ceased to exist as a provincial city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination of district level units in Vietnam.
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Hạ Long is located in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 20.9505 latitude, 107.0734 longitude.
Hạ Long has a population of approximately 270,054 people, making it a city in Vietnam.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Emerald waters dotted with nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands and islets forming a spectacular seascape.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
The largest island in Ha Long Bay with a national park, dramatic karst scenery, and boat access to the bay's quieter Lan Ha section.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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