Things To Do in Halong Bay
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Halong Bay Attractions
All boat trips will point out the prescribed route on a detailed map of Halong Bay or provide a map. Most day trips include stops at one or two of the major caves (but not all). Entrance to the caves is usually included in a tour itinerary, but be sure to specify when booking.
- Natural Attraction
Ba Hung
Informally called the Indochine Cave ever since the film starring Catherine Deneuve was shot here, this short grotto leads to a hollowed island lagoon with steep walls of jungle surrounding shallow salty waters. On budget trips to Cat Ba Island, boats stop at the entrance and small… - Natural Attraction
Do Go (The Cave of Stakes)
Reputed resting place of the long stakes that Tran Hung Dao used to sink the Chinese fleet that came to attack Halong and Haiphong, Do Go is a massive cave with three chambers, not far from the Thien Cung Grotto. - Natural Attraction
Drum and Virgin Cave
Adjoining the most popular place for overnights in Halong Bay, this stunning and quiet nook in the bay is a place where you might be able to interact with some local fisherman if you can get out on the water in a kayak. The caves are on opposite sides of the calm bay, and each is but… - Historic Site
Surprise Cave
What's the surprise? The French arrived and said, "Mon dieu! Why, it is a cave!" Discovered in 1901, this very large grotto was used by Viet Cong as a hide-out during the war with the United States. A short, steep climb up paved steps leads you to three chambers, the last being the… - Natural Attraction
Thien Cung Grotto (Heavenly Cave)
One of the most popular caves for day trips, a visit to Thien Cung starts from the crowded dock area where wooden walkways lead to steep stairs going up to the mouth of the cave -- just a short walk. The interior is a cavernous space, with hokey circus lighting, lots of big rock…
