Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city have implemented a plan for
passenger transport across heritage areas, opening up a sea tourism route
between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. -
Indochina Junk Halong Bay
This step aims to concretize the commitment between the two localities in
promoting the value of the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba
Archipelago World Natural Heritage Site.
The implementation of the coordination regulations signed on March 26th
marks an important step in removing administrative boundary barriers in
tourism development, creating inter-regional products for domestic and
international tourists.
According to the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board, after
the regulations come into effect, Ha Long Bay is expected to welcome an
additional 5,000 to 6,000 visitors and over 50 overnight cruise ships from
Lan Ha Bay each day.
To ensure efficient operation, the leaders of the Quang Ninh Provincial
People's Committee requested relevant units to urgently complete and
standardize vessel standards. Both localities also required all tourist
boats and high-speed passenger vessels to install AIS or GPS equipment,
maintain continuous connectivity, and share data between the Quang Ninh Port
Authority and the Hai Phong Port Authority.
Besides facilitating licensing procedures and connectivity between the two
bays, functional forces such as border guards, waterway police, and port
authorities will strengthen management and strictly handle violations to
ensure security, order, and a healthy tourism business environment.
Accordingly, overnight vessels belonging to a particular locality must
anchor at designated anchorage points within that locality.
Tickets are expected to go on sale at Tuan Chau Port and Ha Long
International Cruise Port starting from April 4th.
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province and Lan Ha Bay in Hai Phong city are
connected and considered a single complex with similar characteristics and
topography. However, these two areas are managed and exploited differently,
particularly in terms of tourism organization, which creates difficulties
for businesses and tourists.
By 2023, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago was recognized as a World Natural
Heritage Site, so implementing this tourism route aims not only to ensure
security and safety of waterway traffic but also to achieve sustainable
development and protect the value of the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago
World Natural Heritage Site as recommended by UNESCO.
Source:
Heritage route opens linking Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
