Ha Long to launch open-top tour buses

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Ha Long city, home to a world-famous bay, is set to get open-top double-decker buses with a trial run starting on June 18. The government of Quang Ninh Province, home to Ha Long, has approved a plan to trial these buses for a city tour.


The 53-km route will wind its way through Ha Long Market; Ben Ca wharf; Quang Ninh Museum and Library; October 30 Square; Quang Ninh Planning, Fair and Exhibition Palace; Ha Long Flower Park; Tuan Chau Park; and Royal Lotus Hotel before finally stopping at Vinpearl Ha Long Resort.

For the trial, two 636-seat buses will be pressed into service. Tickets will cost VND179,000 ($8) for the two-hour tour and VND219,000 ($9) for use over five hours, VND249,000 ($11) for 10 hours and VND299,000 ($13) for 24 hours.

The tour will take guests along coastal roads to explore the magnificent views of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO natural heritage site.