Ha Long

Notable spots

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  Ha Long Bay cruise

  Nature

  Overnight junk cruises weave among the iconic karst islands.

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  Sung Sot Cave

  Nature

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  Ti Top Island

  Scenery

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Ha Long in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

From the blog

Storm Narra shut down Ha Long Bay and evacuated Cat Ba Island — is northern Vietnam still worth booking?

August 27, 2026