A trip to Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay, an ocean paradise featuring striking karsts and turquoise seas, once required an overnight trip, but now a new highway means visitors to northern Vietnam will be able to take a day trip to the natural attraction and enjoy special day-cruises. The new USD572 million highway, which opened August 2018, connects Hanoi to Halong Bay, cutting the four-hour drive time in half.
Paradise Cruise's use of the new highway provides the opportunity for travellers to explore Halong Bay in style without an overnight stay. Now visitors to Vietnam can see more in less time.
Travellers short on time who are still keen to sail the seas of Halong Bay.
The northern province of Quang Ninh is the place to go in Vietnam. The highway is one of two major transport projects in the Province. A new international airport just east of Halong City is also expected in 2018. Additionally, the province is the official location of Vietnam National Tourism Year 2018, and is set to host more than 50 upcoming cultural, sports and tourism events.
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