After a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ha Long Bay, known as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is making efforts to attract tourists back, thereby contributing to driving Quang Ninh Province’s post-pandemic tourism recovery.

According to the Quang Ninh Province Department of Tourism, in the first four months of this year, the locality welcomed nearly 4 million visitors. Especially, on weekends and holidays, the room occupancy rate at resorts and luxury hotels was 90-100%.

Particularly, boat cruises on Ha Long Bay are always full of passengers. The booking rate on Ha Long Bay overnight cruises is 70-90%.

Let's look at some amazing photos, captured by our freelance photographer Duc Hoang, which reflect the bustling tourism atmosphere in Ha Long Bay. These photos were taken during his visit to the tourist spot in May.

The Ha Long Bay has about 3,000 large and small limestone islands of various shapes and sizes, creating a magnificent scene.

In 2022, Quang Ninh Province is expected to welcome 9.5 - 10 million visitors, including 1.4 - 1.5 million foreigners.

Tourists experience a boat tour in Ha Long Bay.

Visitors go kayaking to explore Luon Cave.

Trong Mai Islet has the shape of a cock couple rising from the blue sea. These two huge cocks have stood by the other for thousands of years. As the story told by the locals, Trong Mai Islet represents for faithfulness of love.

Visitors at the Sung Sot Cave located on Bo Hon Island. This is one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

A delegation of international tourists are seen exploring Ha Long Bay.

Reporting by DNO - Translating by M.DUNG