6 places for Halong Bay nightlife
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
