Ha Long city - Land of Descending Dragon

Spend half a day getting acquainted with ‘the land of the descending dragon’ on this inland Halong City tour. Learn about the history and local legends as you visit key historical sites.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bai Chay Beach, Halong Rd, Halong Bay 125441 Vietnam

We will pick you up at your hotel and travel to Hoang Gia Park (Royal Park), located along Bai Chay Beach stretching from the Bai Chay Wharf to the Ha Long Night Market. Next, visit Quang Ninh Provincial Museum (closed on weekends) exhibiting the early cultures of the Ha Long, Ly and Tran Dynasties. The museum also features exhibits about the Quang Ninh's ethnic groups, history of the region's coal industry, as well as many exhibits about war and revolution. Over the last 40 years, the museum has worked tirelessly to preserve over 10,000 artifacts.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Tran Quoc Nghien Temple, Trần Quốc Nghiễn, Hồng Gai, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

Our last stop of the day is the Temple of Tran Quoc Nghien, which is situated at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain looking out to the sea. The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Nghien, one of Tran Hung Dao's sons, revered general in the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol invaders. Tran Quoc Nghien was also famous for his piety and faithfulness. In memory of his great contributions, the boat owners who often pass by Bai Tho Mountain set up a temple dedicated to him. After the tour, we will return to your hotel.

Duration: 1 hour