As a district of Halong city, Hoanh Bo offers a completely different tourism experience. Instead of the hustle and bustle of Halong bay, Hoanh Bo opens up a peaceful, green space with overlapping mountain ranges, primeval forests and unique ethnic cultural identity. This place promises to be an ideal destination for those who love eco-tourism, looking for relaxation, immersing themselves in nature and discovering hidden beauty. Visitors to Hoanh Bo can experience trekking to explore Dong Son – Ky Thuong National Park, learn about the life of the Dao ethnic people, Let’s explore this land with us.
Introduction to Hoan Bo
Quang Ninh province is not only famous for Halong Bay, a natural wonder of the world, but also has many other unique and interesting tourist attractions. Among them, Hoanh Bo is a ward of Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, with an area of 12.24 square km and a population of 10,858 people. Tours to Halong bay. Previously, Hoanh Bo was an old district of Quang Ninh province, merged into Ha Long city in 2020. Hoanh Bo has a long history, named in 1469.
Hoanh Bo is a ward of Ha Long city, about 15km northwest of Bai Chay tourist area. This place is planned to develop eco-tourism, because Hoanh Bo still retains its wild beauty . With many streams, caves, primeval forests… and is home to more than 11 ethnic minorities with diverse cultures and many unique identities. It is the combination of beautiful nature and unique culture that has brought a new breeze to Ha Long tourism.
In Hoanh Bo there are also many unique and interesting tourist attractions such as:
– Ky Thuong tourist site
– Adventurous sports area – skydiving in the northeast
– Man’s Farm Eco-tourism Area
Tourist attractions in Hoanh Bo
Hoanh Bo is a district located in the south of Quang Ninh province, with many tourist attractions suitable for those who love nature and want to explore the countryside with strong national identity. Below are tourist attractions in Hoanh Bo that you can visit if you have the opportunity.
Ky Thuong tourist site
Ky Thuong is a small commune about 40km west of Ha Long city (Quang Ninh), with an area of 98.12 square km and a population of less than 1,000 people. There is Dong Son nature reserve, considered the lungs of the city with diverse flora and fauna, and the green cover of the forest as far as the eye can see. Coming to Dong Son – Ky Thuong in the fall, visitors will enjoy the light yellow of the sun, the cool air of the mountainous highlands and the peaceful and relaxing mountain scenery. Here you can watch the sunset gradually hide behind the mountains, when the red-orange color of the sunset blends with the white of the clouds and the green of the mountains and forests, all blending to create a beautiful natural picture.
Getting to Ky Thuong
You can choose many forms of transportation to get there. You can go by car or motorbike. However, we recommend that when you come to Ky Thuong, you should go by motorbike. Because the roads in Ky Thuong are quite small, if you go by car and encounter a truck, it will be very difficult to move.
In addition, many mountain passes are quite winding, mostly concrete roads, so they are quite easy to move. Therefore, you just need to be sure of your driving skills to avoid unfortunate risks that may occur. In general, finding the way to Ky Thuong is not too difficult, but no matter what type of vehicle you use, make sure you learn about the route carefully. You need to be well prepared in terms of health, driving skills, and check the safety of the vehicle before starting.
What are there in Ky Thuong
Landscape: On top of Thien Son peak at an altitude of 1,096m, located in the middle of Dong Son – Ky Thuong conservation area, there is an extremely unique landscape, with an intact ecosystem, a roof-shaped mountain system, many beautiful, pristine waterfalls hidden deep in the old forest, and a cool climate all year round. On the mountain, you can observe Halong bay, Cam Pha City and some communes of Hoanh Bo district. Dzao people also have many medicinal remedies, herbal baths, unique festivals, and markets… In addition to visiting the forest, visitors can also enjoy highland specialties such as upland sticky rice wine, or markets of ethnic minorities with unique cultural colors.
Paragliding: Do you love aerial sports? Do you like to see the city from above? Experience paragliding in the air at Ky Thuong you will admire the majestic landscape of the Northern mountains and forests from above. Here, there is the Dong Bac Quang Ninh Paragliding and Motorized Paragliding Club that will help you experience this adventurous sport.
Man’s Farm Eco-tourism Area
Being a place separate from the noisy space of the city, Man’s Farm eco-tourism area located at Nui Man, Thong Nhat, Ha Long, Quang Ninh has become an ideal stop for tourists who love nature. Man’s farm was put into operation in 2022, covering an area of over 3 hectares and divided into 4 main areas: Restaurant area to serve the dining needs of tourists, Cafe area, experience area for tourists who love outdoor natural activities, livestock area (goats, sheep, horses …)
Quang La flower paradise
Quang La Flower Paradise is an eco-tourism area with hundreds of beautiful and precious flower species from all over the world, such as sunflowers, buckwheat flowers, rape flowers, zinnias, lavender flowers, etc. This place also has beautiful landscapes, fruit gardens and clean agricultural products. When visiting Quang La Flower Paradise, you will be satisfied by a paradise of colorful and fragrant flowers. You can take pictures with large and small flowers of various colors and shapes, or admire the vast flower fields creating a vivid and romantic picture. In addition, you can also explore the fruit gardens full of mangoes, apples, and guavas that are very pleasing to the eye. Or next to it are the clean and green corn and sugarcane gardens of the people. Of course, you can buy them as gifts if you come in the right harvest season.
Quang La flower paradise is located in village 6 of Quang La commune, Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh. It is about 29 km from Ha Long city center on National Highway 279. If you go from Ha Long, it only takes about 35-40 minutes to reach the flower garden. The entrance fee to Quang La flower paradise for adults is 30,000 VND/person, for children is 20,000 VND/person.
Northeast Adventure Sports – Skydiving
Northeast Adventure Sports Area – Parachute Jumping is a tourist area for those who love to experience the thrill of flying in the air, admiring the panoramic view of Hoanh Bo. This is one of the first and only parachute jump tourist destinations in Quang Ninh, built according to international standards. You will be guided by professional and safe instructors, along with modern and quality equipment. You will fly from an altitude of about 3000 – 4000 meters, free fall for about 40 – 60 seconds, and land for about 5 – 10 minutes. During the flight, you will admire the beautiful scenery of Hoanh Bo and nearby Halong bay from above, feel the comfort and excitement of overcoming your limits.
The Northeast Adventure Sports Area – Parachute Jumping is located in Dong Lam Commune, Hoanh Bo District, Quang Ninh Province. It is about 35 km from Ha Long City center along Highway 279. If you go from Ha Long, it only takes about 40 – 45 minutes to reach the tourist area. The ticket price for parachute jumping for one person is 3,500,000 VND/turn, including training costs, equipment and video recording of the flight.
Dong Son Nature Reserve
Dong Son Nature Reserve is a reserve with many rare species of flora and fauna, as well as pristine forests and hundreds of large and small streams. This is an attractive tourist destination for those who love nature and want to explore the richness and diversity of the mountain forest ecosystem. You can walk in the forest, listen to the birds singing, the rustling wind, or admire the beautiful wild flowers. You can also learn about the rare species of flora and fauna preserved here, such as the gray-shanked douc langur, baboon, black bear… or ancient trees that are hundreds of years old. You should not miss the opportunity to bathe in the clear and cool streams, or admire the beauty of the majestic waterfalls.
Dong Son Nature Reserve is located in Dong Son Commune, Hoanh Bo District, Quang Ninh. It is about 50 km from Ha Long City center on National Highway 279. If you drive from Ha Long, it only takes about 60 – 70 minutes to reach the reserve. The entrance fee to Dong Son Nature Reserve for adults is 30,000 VND/person, for children is 20,000 VND/person.
Caves in Hoanh Bo
The caves in Hoanh Bo are a tourist area with many natural caves with interesting shapes and clear streams. This is a suitable tourist destination for those who want to experience the feeling of adventure and explore the mysteries of nature. You can visit caves such as Co Lu cave, Co Lu Nho cave, Co Lu Lon cave, Co Lu Trung cave… or Co Lu Thuong cave, Co Lu Ha cave… Each cave has its own beauty, with strange and beautiful limestone shapes, such as stone pillars, stone tents, stone curtains… or shapes that look like animals, people, trees… You can also bathe in the streams flowing through the caves, or watch the sparkling water drops on the domes of the caves.
The caves in Hoanh Bo is located in Dong Son commune, Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh. It is about 45 km from the center of Ha Long city, following Highway 279. If you go from Ha Long, it only takes about 50 – 55 minutes to reach the tourist area. The entrance fee to visit the caves in Hoanh Bo for adults is 30,000 VND/person, for children is 20,000 VND/person.
Source: https://halong-tour.com/travelnews/visit-hoanh-bo-district-near-halong-bay.php
