We will pick you up at cruise Dock side and start our day with a visit to the vibrant Fish market where you can find all kinds of fresh seafood. Outside of the market, we walked along the wharf and watched the colorful fishing ships unload their morning catch. Continue visiting Quang Ninh Provincial Museum (closed on Mondays) - exhibiting the early cultures of Ha Long, Ly, and Tran Dynasties, Quang Ninh's ethnic groups, times of wars, the history of the region's coal industry, the revolutionary tradition of working class in the mining area and more. Over the last 40 years, the museum has found and preserved over 10,000 artifacts.The next stoppover is the largest pagoda at the base of Bai Tho Mountain in Ha Long City, Long Tien Pagoda was built in 1941 as a Buddhist Temple, but it also has altars dedicated to the warriors of the Tran Dynasty and to the Holy Mother of Three Palaces. After, visit the Temple of Tran Quoc Nghien, which is situated at an elevation at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, in the area of Ben Doan - Hon Gai, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, looking to the sea. The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Nghien, one of Tran Hung Dao's sons, a brave and talented general in the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol invaders. The last visit of the day is to Hon Gai Church. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the church is located on a high hilltop overlooking the city of Ha Long. Hon Gai Church was destroyed by the war in 1972 but rebuilt and expanded in 1998 and is now the largest church in Quang Ninh Province.
Cultural and Scenic Shore Excursion in Ha Long City
Inclusions
Port pick-up and drop-off
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees and Port fees
Bottled drinking water
Lunch
English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel insurance
This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tour Plan
Pick up at cruise Dock side and start a Full Day tour of Culture and Landscape.
First, we visit the Bai Tho Mountain at 186 meters high. The Mountain offers a magnificent view that includes the shimmering water, the endless sky and the amazing islands that are scattered across the Ha Long Bay.
At the base of the mountain lies Long Tien Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Ha Long City. It was built in 1941 as a place to worship Buddha, but it also has altars that are dedicated to the warriors of the Tran Dynasty and to the Holy Mother of Three Palaces
Next, visit the Temple of Tran Quoc Nghien, which is situated in an elevation at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, in the area of Ben Doan - Hon Gai, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, looking to the sea. The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Nghien, one of Tran Hung Dao's sons, a brave and talented general in the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol invaders
Continue further is a visit to Hon Gai Church, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Located on a high hill, it overlooks the whole city of Ha Long. In 1972, it was destroyed by the war, but in 1998, was spaciously re-built and is now the largest church in Quang Ninh Province. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Have lunch
Afternoon, visit Quang Ninh Provincial Museum (closed on Monday) - exhibiting the early cultures of Ha Long, Ly and Tran Dynasties, Quang Ninh's ethnic groups, times of wars, history of the region's coal industry, revolutionary tradition of working class in mining area and more. Over the last 40 years, the museum has found and preserved over 10,000 artifacts.
Itinerary
Pick up at cruise Dock side and start a Full Day tour of Culture and Landscape.
First, we visit the Bai Tho Mountain at 186 meters high. The Mountain offers a magnificent view that includes the shimmering water, the endless sky and the amazing islands that are scattered across the Ha Long Bay.
At the base of the mountain lies Long Tien Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Ha Long City. It was built in 1941 as a place to worship Buddha, but it also has altars that are dedicated to the warriors of the Tran Dynasty and to the Holy Mother of Three Palaces
Next, visit the Temple of Tran Quoc Nghien, which is situated in an elevation at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, in the area of Ben Doan - Hon Gai, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, looking to the sea. The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Nghien, one of Tran Hung Dao's sons, a brave and talented general in the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol invaders
Continue further is a visit to Hon Gai Church, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Located on a high hill, it overlooks the whole city of Ha Long. In 1972, it was destroyed by the war, but in 1998, was spaciously re-built and is now the largest church in Quang Ninh Province. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Have lunch
Afternoon, visit Quang Ninh Provincial Museum (closed on Monday) - exhibiting the early cultures of Ha Long, Ly and Tran Dynasties, Quang Ninh's ethnic groups, times of wars, history of the region's coal industry, revolutionary tradition of working class in mining area and more. Over the last 40 years, the museum has found and preserved over 10,000 artifacts.
Cancellation Policy
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- 75% off for children 0-5 years old ; 25% off for children 6-10 years old
- Booking should be made at least 7 days before departure.
- Ha Long Cruise Port
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