Why Ha Long Bay deserves to be in the top best tourist destinations in the world in 2024

American magazine Forbes suggests 24 must-try tourist destinations in 2024. Ha Long Bay is the only representative of Vietnam on the list.

Ha Long Bay is on the list of Top 24 must-visit tourist destinations in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock

According to the famous American magazine Forbes , the top 24 best travel destinations in the world in 2024 is a special list from 2020 by OviationNetwork. This is the world's leading network of agents specializing in luxury travel and experiences, with more than 20,000 consultants - only published this top 24 list on Forbes since 2020.

The only representative of Vietnam to make it to this list is Ha Long Bay (Ha Long, Quang Ninh ) - a World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice in 1994 and 2000. Ha Long Bay is also honored to stand next to the "famous" names of global tourism such as: Sardinia, Italy; Urla, Turkey; Niseko, Japan; Jeju, Korea; Nile River, Egypt; Marrakesh, Morocco; Milos, Greece...

In addition to exploring nature, visitors to Ha Long Bay can also learn about history through legends such as the Rooster and Hen Islet. Photo: Shutterstock

In the article, Mr. Zane Bohrer - Vice President and General Director of OvationNetwork emphasized: "By 2024, we predict that the travel trend of tourists around the world will be to seek deeper connections and have unprecedented experiences at destinations."

Ha Long Bay is one of the destinations that the author of the article evaluates as a wonderful place that can meet most of the needs of tourists, from exploring nature, learning about history, experiencing cuisine, or exploring adventure...

The author also praised the World Natural Heritage for its outstanding global value in terms of ecosystems and geological and geomorphological values, and especially emphasized that very few places in the world have such a perfect combination of natural beauty, outdoor activities, fresh food, tranquility and easy tourist access.

Watching the heritage bay from Ha Long International Passenger Port is one of the interesting experiences for tourists. Photo: SG

One of the most worthwhile experiences when visiting Ha Long Bay suggested by the author is to visit the bay by boat, drifting on the water to admire the breathtaking natural scenery.

Besides summer, autumn is considered one of the most favorite times for tourists to visit Ha Long Bay because the weather is very pleasant. During the day, it is sunny but not hot. In the evening, it is extremely cool, especially suitable for relaxing on the deck and enjoying seafood cuisine.

Floating on the bay, visitors can also listen to legendary stories such as Hon Trong Mai - one of the symbols of Ha Long Bay, Hon Cho, Hon Ga Choi, Hon Con Coc... Each point has its own anecdotes and stories for visitors to listen to and then immerse themselves in the silence of the vast sea, enjoying the cool autumn scent in the beautiful sunset.

Besides the usual piers, visitors can visit the heritage bay from Ha Long International Passenger Port - where the 4,500m2, 3-storey terminal, designed by the world's leading architect - Bill Bensley, is like a corner of Hoi An ancient town, bright yellow, eye-catching and prominent on the Bay.

Sun World Ha Long complex - a favorite tourist destination for many domestic and foreign tourists when exploring Ha Long Bay. Photo: SG

After visiting the heritage bay, tourists can extend their journey in Ha Long with endless experiences such as admiring the scenery along the more than 1,000m long coastline of the famous Bai Chay beach; exploring the unique culture of the mining land at the Quang Ninh Museum, which is also a must-visit check-in spot when coming to Ha Long; most notably, taking the cable car across the bay to reach the world-class game world of the Sun World Ha Long complex - where tourists can freely "adventure" with hundreds of games...

This is not the first time Ha Long Bay has been proposed as an attractive destination in the world. Most recently, in April 2023, CNN's travel page rated Ha Long Bay as one of the 25 most beautiful destinations in the world. Earlier in 2023, the prestigious travel magazine Travel + Leisure (Asian edition) voted Ha Long Bay in the Top destinations to watch the most beautiful sunrise and sunset in Asia.

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