Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet recommend November visits to Ha Long

Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet identify October and November as suitable months to visit Ha Long Bay, citing milder temperatures and drier weather for cruises and outdoor activities.

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Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet identify October and November as suitable months to visit Ha Long Bay, citing milder temperatures and drier weather for cruises and outdoor activities.

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Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet recommend November visits to Ha Long

November is among the recommended months to visit Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam, according to international travel publications Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.

In an article updated on Oct. 11, Travel + Leisure listed April, October and November as suitable months for cruising the UNESCO World Heritage Site, when weather is generally warm, sunny and dry.

Lonely Planet also recommends October and November for visiting Ha Long Bay and neighboring Bai Tu Long Bay, citing mild temperatures and a greater likelihood of dry weather.

The conditions are suitable for exploring the bay's limestone formations, caves and islands by boat or kayak.

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Book airport transfers and eSIM in advance for a smooth trip in Vietnam.

Source reference: VnExpress International

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