Ha Long, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is not only a symbol of magnificent natural beauty but also a shining example of sustainable development in Vietnam

Since becoming a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Ha Long Bay has faced numerous challenges as well as opportunities, including the chance to connect both domestically and internationally for further development.

From singing under the lighthouse to elaborate stages set up along the Bay's shores, today, visitors to Ha Long come not only to admire the magnificent natural wonder but also to enjoy unique artistic performances featuring many of Vietnam's top music stars.

In 1994, Ha Long Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site for its aesthetic value. In 2000, UNESCO further acknowledged Ha Long Bay as a World Natural Heritage site for its exceptional global significance in geology and geomorphology

Known for its stunning natural beauty, Ha Long Bay continues to captivate with each changing season. The mountains, beaches, and cave systems in Ha Long are some of its most outstanding features, making many visitors return time and time again.

Ha Long Bay, with its pristine and majestic beauty, is a renowned natural wonder of Vietnam. Viewed from above, the Bay appears like a living watercolor painting, with islands of all sizes rising from the crystal-clear waters under the vast, mysterious sky. From every angle, Ha Long Bay offers a different beauty, collectively forming a magnificent and unique natural artwork.

Protecting Heritage Populations Against Environmental, Natural, and Human Impacts

he impressive natural beauty, along with its unique cultural, archaeological values, and wonderful travel experiences, make Ha Long Bay a must-visit destination for international tourists when coming to Vietnam.

Known as a unique scenic destination in Vietnam and the world, Ha Long Bay is also a place that bears the marks of cultural and historical currents, preserved and passed down through many generations of residents living in the Bay.

Over the past three decades, since Ha Long Bay was first listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site

With a unique natural heritage like Ha Long Bay, tourism development must also be distinctive to attract visitors from all over the world. In recent years, the tourism industry of Quang Ninh Province, as well as Ha Long Bay Management Department and other stakeholders, have made significant efforts to introduce many innovations to make the beauty of the Ha Long even more dazzling.

On November 22nd, in Ha Long City, Ha Long Bay Management Department and the People's Committee of Cat Hai District held a conference to summarize the coordination efforts in the management, protection, and promotion of the values of Ha Long Bay and the Bays of the Cat Ba Archipelago in 2024.