#Ha Long Bay
The Ha Long Bay cruise ship light show was officially inaugurated at Ha Long International Cruise Port on the evening of August 27, kicking off a series of events celebrating Quang Ninh City’s entry into a new stage of development.
The northern province of Quang Ninh on June 30 announced a series of strategic plans, notably its master urban planning to 2050 with a vision to 2075, while officially receiving recognition as a tier-1 urban area, marking a significant step toward becoming a national urban centre.
A special event entitled 7 Wonders Day with a series of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors will be held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on July 7 to honour the elected New 7 Wonders of the World and Nature.
Vogue France magazine has recently named Viet Nam as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for 2026, thanks to its perfect blend of natural landscapes, distinctive culture, and vibrant life.
The Ha Long Bay–Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board announced on December 8 that it has requested units, enterprises, organisations, and individuals to provide complete information for identifying and verifying the personal details of tourists when purchasing tickets to visit Ha Long Bay.
The Viet Nam Tourism Association, in coordination with the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, organised “Viet Nam Travel Day 2025” in Quang Ninh Province on November 21. This was one of the key trade promotion activities, creating strong momentum for the peak tourism season at the year’s end. The event gathered around 520 domestic and international travel businesses.
The 1,045.2 hectares of primary forest on Cat Ba Island are among the key factors that underpin the ecological value and biodiversity of the Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago World Natural Heritage site.
The “Shape of Quang Ninh” tourism promotion event, jointly organised by the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, APC Corporation and the Global Tourism Development Organisation (GTDO), was held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 25.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on July 22 sent a message of condolence to his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh over the tragic capsize of a tourist boat in Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province on July 19.
Forty-five out of 49 people aboard the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat had been found as of 1:40 am on July 20 following the tragic capsizing incident in Ha Long Bay a day earlier, with 10 survivors, 35 confirmed dead, and four still unaccounted for, the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province announced on July 20 morning.
A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through northern Viet Nam and the Gulf of Tonkin on July 19 afternoon, unleashing torrential rain, lightning, and fierce winds that culminated in a tragic capsizing of a tourist boat in Ha Long Bay, officials said.
With thousands of large and small islands amidst emerald green waters and a rich, mysterious cave system, Ha Long Bay resembles a vast, vivid, and majestic ink wash painting crafted and arranged by nature over many centuries.
A seminar was held by the UNESCO Information Centre (under the Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO Associations) in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, on June 5, bringing together experts, researchers, and tourism businesses.
