6 places for Halong Bay nightlife

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    Night view of Halong Bay cruise

    Romantic cruise, sparkling club or chilling bar; As the sun dips below the horizon, Halong Bay turn itself into a heaven for night life lovers. Here’re 6 places to explore Halong Bay after sunset.

    Overnight cruise

    Fireworks in Halong Bay overnight cruise

    Spending a night on a cruise is a unique experience in Halong. On the cruise, you can blend into the calming islets and enjoy the stunning view of this natural wonder under the starry sky. A night on a Halong Bay cruise includes activities like squid fishing, water puppet shows, music performances, enjoying local cuisine, playing games, and watching movies.

    Royal International Gaming Club

    Casino machine in Royal Casino

    Royal International Gaming Club is one of six casinos in Vietnam and the only casino in Halong Bay. It spans four floors with a total area of 7,250 square meters, offering Baccarat, Black Jack, Sicbo, and Video Slots, with Poker coming soon.

    The casino is open 24/7, with bet amounts starting from 1–20 USD and up to 20,000 USD. Slot machine bets range from 0.01 USD to 1 USD.

    Located within Halong Royal Hotel at Bai Chay Beach, it’s just a few minutes from the city center.

    Night markets

    Customer buying souvenir in Halong Night Market

    Halong Bay night markets offer a variety of souvenirs, handicrafts, local specialties, clothing, and are famous for seafood restaurants and snack stalls.

    Most sellers are friendly and speak basic English, making it easy to shop and interact with locals.

    Night markets open mainly on weekends, located around the city center. Here are some options:

    Name Location Opening hours
    Ha Long Night Market (Bai Chay Night Market) Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Hung Thang Ward, Halong City 17:00–23:00 Fri–Sun
    Bazaar Halong Night Market Le Thanh Ton Street, Ha Long City 16:00–21:00 daily (may vary)
    Marine Night Market Halong Marine Avenue, Bai Chay, Ha Long City 21:00–23:00 daily

    Local restaurants

    Halong Seafood

    Eating street food is a must-do in Halong Bay. Night markets offer a wide variety of delicious foods.

    Seafood is a highlight of the local cuisine. You should try dishes like Ngan porridge, Ngan stir-fried noodles, Sam salad, stir-fried squid, grilled oysters, and rolled cakes with squid rolls. For dessert, enjoy Halong pearl yogurt, floating cake, nodding cake, and pillow cake.

    Beach bars

    Tourists drinking in Beach bar in Halong Bay

    Along Bai Chay coast, beach bars attract tourists after sunset. They offer music, dancing, and premium cocktails.

    Visitors can watch the sunset, enjoy the sea breeze, sip a cocktail, and dance to vibrant music.

    Famous beach bars in Halong Bay:

    Name Location Opening hours
    Valley Beach Club Ky Quan street, Sun World beach area B, Bai Chay 20:00–02:00
    Bistro Fou Beach Club Opposite Sun Square, Ky Quan Street, Bai Chay 19:00–overnight
    Chill Beach Bar Ky Quan street, Bai Chay 15:00–24:00
    Fleur d’Or Maison Bar SunGroup Walking Street, Bai Chay 20:00–02:00
    H Club Group 7, Zone 4, Bai Chay Street 20:00–02:00
    New Square Bar Group 5, Zone 9, Cai Dam 19:00–02:00

     

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