Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay visiting time to be extended to 8:00 p.m

Aiming to better serve the needs of tourists, Quang Ninh has decided to extend the time to visit Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay from October 20.

Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay visiting time to be extended to 8:00 p.m. (Photo: laodong.vn)

The Quang Ninh People’s Committee has just issued regulations on measures to manage the operation of inland waterway vehicles serving tourists on Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

Accordingly, from October 20, 2024, in the summer, from April 1 to October 31, sightseeing boats will depart from 5:00 a.m. and return to the dock before 8:00 p.m., while currently they can depart at 6:00 a.m. and must return to the dock before 7:00 p.m.

In the winter, from November 1 to March 31 of the following year, sightseeing boats will depart from 5:30 a.m. and must return to the dock no later than 7:00 p.m., while currently they can depart at 6:30 a.m. and must return to the dock before 6:30 p.m.

Restaurant boats operating along Ha Long Bay must return to the dock before 11:00 p.m., while the current regulation time is 10:00 p.m.

Ships staying overnight in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay must enter the overnight accommodation area in the bays before 6:30 p.m. in winter and 7:00 p.m. in summer.

The operating hours of water-based entertainment facilities in the bay will be from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The above regulations do not apply to cruise ships when they are not transporting passengers./.