Up in the air . . .

AFTER two years of construction, Van Don International Airport opened on December 29, in Quang Ninh province – home to the UNESCO world Heritage site Halong Bay – just 220 kilometres from the capital Hanoi.

This is the first ever international airport in #Vietnam to be developed by a private company, namely, Sun Group, as a new gateway for both domestic and international travellers coming to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, the airport will receive an estimated 2 to 2.5 million passengers annually for the next two years and five million per year by 2030.


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Vietnam stars in Kong blockbuster

IN the blockbuster movie “Kong - Skull Island”, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Quang Binh in Vietnam have been selected for important scenes. This is the first Hollywood blockbuster movie licensed to film in #Vietnam taking two months of filming with the last spot Halong Bay.

With the spectacular scattering of islands, dotted with wind and wave eroded grottos and ethereal beauty, Halong bay is unsurprisingly northern Vietnam's number one tourism hub. Rising from the shallows of the Gulf of Tonkin are thousands of limestone islands widely known as Fighting Cock Island, Finger Island, Virgin Grotto, etc. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves or the abundance of lakes, other support floating villages of fishermen.

The procession of pinnacles, islets and islands continues all the way to the Chinese border with a seascape just as striking as that of famous Halong Bay. This is Bai Tu Long Bay, much less visited with fewer cruise trips so the karst views are not as often obscured by other boats.

Geologically an extension of Halong Bay, the limestone islets and towers of Lan Ha Bay can be easily accessed from Cat Ba Island. Cat Ba island has more to offer than a beautiful seascape. It is adventure capital – whether you want to climb it, bike it, hike it or kayak it. The Cat Ba national park is home to most of the world’s remaining golden-headed langur population. Moreover, this island’s cliffs have become one of Southeast Asia’s top learn-to-climb destinations.

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First golf course being built at Halong Bay

HALONG BAY, north Vietnam's dazzling tourism magnet, is about to offer another reason to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region: a world-class #golf course perched above the old town, overlooking the spectacular limestone karst-riddled bay.

Although a site above the city was set aside for a golf course years ago, actually playing golf in such a stunning environment has been, until now, a dream. Hanoi-based FLC Group, which is developing golf resorts along Vietnam's 3260-kilometre coast, is mid-way through building a spectacular 18-hole par-71 course that will be accompanied by a hotel, convention centre and villas for sale.

FLC Golf Links Halong Bay resort's expected opening date is third quarter 2017. With four holes directly facing #HalongBay and others ridging a steep valley, FLC Golf Links Halong Bay will provide something golfers dream about but rarely find: views to die for, a year-round playing climate - all in a bucket-list destination with an abundance of non-golf activities.

Several million foreign visitors come to Halong Bay each year, as well as many more Vietnamese to experience the 2000 limestone karsts formed over 20 million years and jutting majestically from the 1553 square-kilometre bay.

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Halong Bay - chance to win a luxury cruise

EXPLORING Halong Bay is usually a highlight of a must-do-list among travellers and #Vietnam visitors. Its literal translation means “descending dragon bay”. Designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. 

#Halongbay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, within Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, covers an area of 43,400 ha with over 1600 islands and islets rising from the sea a magnificent seascape of mostly uninhabited limestone karsts.

HalongHub now launches a sweepstakes for a grand #prize is a Deluxe Room of 4 star Halong Pelican Cruise for 2 people. You will have a chance to enjoy the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of Halong Bay in 2 day 1 night trip.

Cruise highlights includeTuan Chau Island, Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island, Titov Beach, Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave.

The sweepstakes will end at 23:59 (GMT +7) October 15th 2016. 

For a chance to win this incredible prize go to www.halonghub.com/blog/sweepstakes-halong-pelican-cruise/

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