Halong is one of the most important cities of Vietnam which offers loads to the tourists to enjoy while on a Halong Tour. The city of Halong is a must feature in every itinerary of Vietnam tour for its unmatched beauty and the array facilities it renders to the visitors. Halong is at times known as Hong Gai and is the capital city of Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The city stretches along the Bai Tu Long Bay which is a part of the famed Ha Long Bay and is a UNESCO heritage site as well.
Halong is easily accessible from the various parts of Vietnam and is located at about 160km northeast of Hanoi. The city covers an area of 208.7 sq. km with a total approximate population of 185,228 inhabitants as per 2001 census.
The city of Halong is divided into 20 wards and communes. The wards are:
- Hà Khánh
- Hà Lam
- Hà Trung
- Hà Phong
- Hà Tu
- Hong Hai
- Cao Thang
- Cao Xanh
- Yet Kiêu
- Tran Hung Ðao
- Bach Ðang
- Hòn Gai
- Bãi Cháy
- Hong Hà
- Hà Khau
- Gieng Ðáy
There are many communes as well in the city.
The city has developed fast as a major tourist destination of Vietnam. The chief economic resource of the country has shifted from coal mining to tourism. The city is attracting loads of tourists from all across the world. The city has experienced an upsurge in tourism in present times where business as well as the leisure travelers is visiting the city quite regularly. The city offers modern facilities which have paved the way for the development of tourism in the city.
The city is basically divided into two parts called as East Ha Long and West Ha Long. The eastern part is the home to most of the official buildings and industries while the western part consists mostly of places of tourism.
The tours to Halong are well supported by the hotels in the city which promises a comfortable stay with an array of facilities. The tourists coming down to the colorful city can also have the taste of the local cuisines which reflects the various colors of the place as well.
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