According to Travel and Tour World, the World Natural Heritage site continues to impress with its thousands of magnificent limestone islands, turquoise waters, and luxurious cruise ship system. Beyond its breathtaking scenery, Ha Long Bay is also appealing for its kayaking experiences, overnight stays on the bay, wellness tourism, and exploration of maritime culture.
Travel and Tour World believes that, with increasingly improved tourism infrastructure, expanding international flight networks, and enhanced service quality, Quang Ninh - Ha Long continues to affirm its position as a leading tourism symbol of Vietnam on the world tourism map.
In the field of film, Ha Long Bay also has the honor of being featured in the extremely popular children's animated film "Doraemon".
Asahi Television (Japan) has just released a trailer for its special animated episode, "Doraemon: A Birthday Gift - A Trip to Vietnam," promoting the image of Ha Long Bay and many other iconic tourist destinations in Vietnam to audiences worldwide.
The story revolves around Doraemon and Nobita's journey to help Shizuka fulfill her dream of exploring Vietnam. A highlight of the episode is the portrayal of the characters in traditional Vietnamese attire, such as conical hats and ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), along with the recreation of famous landmarks like Ha Long Bay, the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office , and Hoi An Ancient Town, all rendered in a distinctive Japanese anime style.
For tourism services and experiences on the heritage bay, Athena Premium Cruise, surpassing hundreds of nominations in the region, was honored as the pioneering and groundbreaking cruise ship at the Asia Hospitality Awards 2026.
The cruise ship, developed as a new generation wellness resort in Ha Long Bay, integrates many high-end amenities such as Japanese-style Onsen (hot springs), yoga, and meditation, aiming to provide a high-quality experience for the luxury segment. The Asia Hospitality Awards is a prestigious award honoring outstanding individuals and organizations in the fields of architecture, tourism, and hospitality in Asia.
To honor Ha Long Bay as a world natural wonder, the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board recently welcomed the Director of the New7Wonders organization to survey the conditions for organizing the international event "Seven Wonders Day," scheduled to take place on July 7th in Ha Long Bay.
The event is expected to be attended by ambassadors, international organizations, representatives of the World Wonders Network, and many international media outlets. The highlight will be a series of promotional activities and thematic workshops on the conservation and enhancement of the value of the World Natural Wonder title, contributing to spreading the image of Ha Long Bay internationally.
The total number of tourists visiting Quang Ninh in the first four months is estimated at 8.2 million, reaching 69% of the six-month plan and increasing by 8% compared to the same period last year. Of these, international tourists accounted for 1.81 million, reaching nearly 73% of the six-month plan and increasing by 16% compared to the same period last year. Total tourism revenue in the first four months reached nearly 22,000 billion VND, achieving 65.4% of the six-month plan and increasing by 18% compared to the same period last year.
To enhance the visitor experience, from now until the end of the year, Quang Ninh plans to organize nearly 80 large-scale, professional, and modern entertainment, cultural, sports, and tourism activities, thereby striving to achieve the goal of welcoming 22 million tourists in 2026.