With a population of 148 066, Ha Long is the largest city in Quang Ninh, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ha Long deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Ha Long, you’ll arrive at Ha Long Van Don Intl (VDO), which is located 40 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ha Long from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 25h 05m.
The train station in Ha Long is called Ha Long Ha Long Railway Station, and is located 7 km from the city center.
The most popular bus station is Ha Long Cuong Lan Bus - Ha Long - Bai Chay, located 2.5 km from downtown Ha Long. Ha Long Ninh Quynh - Ha Long - Ha Khau is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Watson Premium Halong Hotel to great affordable options like the Starlight Hotel, Ha Long offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ha Long, with prices from $7 to $399 per night. Bai Chay is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ha Long are about 436% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay $3.79 per gallon in Ha Long (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.42 and $60.57.