Recently, Forbes magazine – America’s leading business magazine – published an article listing the 24 most beautiful tourist destinations in the world in 2024 by OviationNetwork, the world’s leading network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential tourism, with more than 20 000 expert advisors. Since 2020, OviationNetwork has shared an annual list exclusively on Forbes.
The only representative of Vietnam on this list is Ha Long Bay (Ha Long, Quang Ninh), a world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO twice in 1994 and 2000, alongside other “illustrious” names of the global tourism like Sardinia, Italy; Urla, Türkiye; Niseko, Japan; Jeju, South Korea; Nile River, Egypt; Marrakech, Morocco; Milos, Greece, etc.
In the article, Mr. Zane Bohrer – Vice President and General Manager of OvationNetwork, highlighted: “After 2022, we have seen unprecedented tourism demand this year. We predict that by 2024, travelers around the world will seek deeper connections and benefit from in-destination experiences.
Ha Long Bay is the only representative of Vietnam in the list of 24 must-see tourist destinations in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock |
Ha Long Bay is one of the destinations considered by the author of the article as a wonderful place that can meet most of the needs of tourists, from exploring nature to learning about from history and cuisine to adventurous exploration. The author also praised the world’s natural heritage for its exceptional global value in terms of ecosystems as well as geological and geomorphological values, particularly highlighting that very few places in the world offer the perfect combination of natural beauty, outdoor activities, fresh food, tranquility and such easy access. One of the most recommended experiences when visiting Ha Long Bay, according to the author, is to take a boat trip, gently swaying on the water surface to admire the breathtaking natural scenery the breath.
Besides exploring nature, tourists can also immerse themselves in history through legends such as Trong Mai Islet. Image: Shutterstock |
Besides summer, autumn is considered one of the most popular times for tourists coming to Ha Long Bay due to its pleasant climate. During the day, the sun shines without being too hot. The evenings are quite cool, making it particularly suitable for relaxing on the deck and enjoying coastal cuisine. While swinging on the bay, tourists can also hear legendary stories such as those about Trong Mai islet – one of the symbols of Ha Long Bay, Hon Cho, Hon Ga Choi, Hon Con Coc, And much more. Each point has its own historical references so that tourists enjoy the stories while immersing themselves in the silence of the vast sea, breathing in the fresh scent of autumn amidst the radiant sunset.
Visiting Heritage Bay from Ha Long International Passenger Port is a fascinating experience. |
In addition to the usual piers, tourists can visit the heritage bay from the Ha Long International Passenger Port – a 4,500 m2 three-story terminal, designed by the world’s greatest architect – Bill Bensley, similar to a wedge vibrant and eye-catching ancient town of Hoi An on the edge of the resplendent bay.
Sun World Ha Long is a favored destination for many tourists wishing to explore Heritage Bay. |
After visiting Heritage Bay, tourists can extend their trip to Ha Long with endless experiences such as admiring the 1,000m-long picturesque coastline of the famous Bai Chay Beach; explore the unique culture of mining lands at Quang Ninh Museum, which is also a must-check-in point when you come to Ha Long; the most special thing is taking the cable car across the bay to reach the world-class gaming world of Sun World Ha Long resort – where tourists can freely “adventure” with hundreds of games from ground to sky at Dragon Park and Typhoon. Water park, explore the mysterious hill with a Japanese cultural area at the Japanese garden, the Koi bridge, the “Sword Forging Village” recreating the largest sword production center in Japan. Tourists can also experience a traditional Vietnamese spiritual meditation space at Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu and admire the majestic natural scenery of Hon Gai Ha Long, Bai Chay Bridge and Cai Lan Harbor from the Sun Wheel.
This is not the first time that Ha Long Bay has been proposed as an attractive destination in the world. Most recently, in April 2023, CNN travel website rated Ha Long Bay as one of the 25 most beautiful destinations in the world. Before that, also in 2023, the famous travel magazine Travel+Leisure (Asian edition) voted Ha Long Bay as one of the best destinations to admire the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Asia.