General information
Halong city is also known by Halong Bay – the world heritage.
It is a city of broad, tree-lined boulevards, sea, parks, weathered colonial buildings, elegant squares. Despite being the capital of the world's 14th most populous country, the city remains small and compact, historic and charming.
Time zone
GMT +7 hours
Language(s) spoken
The official language is Vietnamese. A variety of foreign languages are spoken under locals: English, Chinese and French.