The planning of Quang Ninh province for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, has oriented to build and develop Ha Long city into a civilized service and tourism urban area..., linking conservation and sustainable development of the World Heritage and Natural Wonder of Ha Long Bay.
In recent times, Quang Ninh province has promoted responsibility and had many practical solutions in the management and protection of Ha Long Bay Heritage.
In 2023, the province completed the provincial-level science and technology task on researching and assessment of the current status and influencing factors as a basis for proposing solutions to preserve Trong Mai Islet, Ha Long Bay.
Based on the results of the project, the province has directed the immediate implementation of immediate solutions to preserve and ensure safety for Trong Mai Islet, developed a plan to release warning buoys around Trong Mai Islet to minimise the possibility of collision between ships and boats; at the same time, reported and proposed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to direct and support the province in implementing solutions to preserve Trong Mai Islet in particular, and protect the outstanding global value of Ha Long Bay Heritage in general.
In parallel, research activities on the values of Ha Long Bay have regularly been maintained by the heritage management agency, especially assessing the current status of the coral reef ecosystem, as a basis for implementing solutions to preserve and sustainably promote the values of the Heritage and delimiting some coral reefs with high coverage; survey and establish records of some geological and geomorphological heritage sites to preserve and sustainably promote the geological and geomorphological values of Ha Long Bay Heritage; strengthen inspection and warning of landslides on the islands; collect and establish a database to serve the restoration and reconstruction of raft houses preserved on the Bay.
Heritage management agencies regularly monitor and periodically monitor the conservation status of Ha Long Bay Heritage to count, control, evaluate, issue warnings and risks affecting the value of the Heritage and deploy timely and appropriate protection solutions...
To prepare for the peak summer tourist season, one of the issues that has received special attention since the beginning of the year is the protection of the marine environment.
The province has continuously organised peak campaigns, volunteer campaigns to clean up and collect floating waste and garbage at the foot of islands, sandbanks, and along the shore.
Up to now, 100% of newly built tourist ships operating in Ha Long Bay must install a domestic wastewater treatment system that meets Vietnam’s national standards; and attach the Green Sail ecological label to tourist ships. Ha Long Bay water quality has periodically been monitored and supervised. The results show that no issues regarding the current conservation status that could affect the outstanding global value of the heritage have been identified.
In addition, the province has closely coordinated with functional units of Hai Phong city to review, inspect, and handle the situation of floating waste in the sea area bordering Ha Long Bay and the bays of Cat Ba archipelago. Thanks to such efforts, the landscape of Ha Long Bay has become increasingly green, clean, and beautiful.
Along with environmental protection, to develop Ha Long Bay tourism in a sustainable direction, increase the experience for tourists, improve the quality of existing tourism products and services in Ha Long Bay, such as visiting caves, swimming, kayaking, staying overnight on cruise ships, exploring yachts, visiting Ha Long Bay by seaplane...; the province also prioritizes the development of tourism products associated with cultural resources.
Notably, experiencing the culture of Cua Van fishing village to watch love singing performances, watching documentaries, performing weaving of fishing tools...; visiting the archaeological site at Me Cung cave and the exhibition area at Tien Ong...
Regarding this summer tourist season, Quang Ninh tourism industry has deployed many new products, in which sightseeing and accommodation connecting Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay is expected to create more attraction for sea and island tourism.
In particular, Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise 2 will be put into operation from the end of May with a luxurious, modern 6-storey design, international 5-star service quality. Tourists will experience the nature of the sea and islands, along with activities such as swimming, kayaking, water entertainment in a new, private space...
Another unique product is the experience of cultivating, exploiting and processing Ha Long pearls. According to Nguyen Thuy Huong, Director of Ha Long Pearl Joint Stock Company, tourists will be able to directly implant the nucleus into the oyster to create pearls and leave their mark such as full name, signature. After a culturing period of about 15-18 months, the product is eligible for exploitation, tourists can receive the finished product.
The company has initially tested this product with European customers and received positive feedback. It is expected that this product will be completed and put into operation from the second half of this year.
From the beginning of 2024, Ha Long has welcome about 8,000 tourists every day. Especially on weekends, the number of visitors was up to 11,000 people, most of whom are international visitors from the Republic of Korea, India, Europe, the US, etc.
This continues to affirm the brand of Ha Long Bay as a destination not to be missed by tourists on their journey to explore Quang Ninh in particular and Vietnam in general.
