People of Ha Long
The people of Ha Long are gentle, friendly, and hospitable. They mainly live by fishing, tourism, and commerce. They have a patriotic spirit, proud of their homeland. They are also very grateful and respect those who have sacrificed and contributed to the development of Ha Long. You will feel the warmth and intimacy when communicating with the locals here.
History of Ha Long
The history of Ha Long is closely related to the history of nation-building and national defense of the Vietnamese people. According to legend, Ha Long Bay is where the mother dragon descended to the sea, helping the Vietnamese fight against invaders. Ha Long is also the site of many fierce battles, such as the Bach Dang battle between Ngo Quyen and the Southern Han army, the Van Đon battle between Tran Khanh Du and the Mongol army, the Ha Long battle between the Vietnamese Navy and the French army. Ha Long is also the birthplace of many historical figures, such as Nguyen Trai, Ho Chi Minh, Vo Nguyen Giap.
Culture of Ha Long
Ha Longculture is the crystallization of many different cultures, from Dong Son culture, Chinese-influenced culture, French culture, to modern culture. Ha Long has many monuments, museums, festivals, arts, unique cuisine, reflecting the diversity and richness of the culture here. Some notable cultural destinations of Ha Long are: Thien Cung cave, Tuan Chau island, Quang Ninh museum, Cua Ong festival, Ca tru, Cheo, seafood.
Ha Longis an ideal destination for those who want to explore the natural beauty, people, history, and culture of Vietnam. Coming to Ha Long, you will feel the mystical, poetic, vibrant, and rich beauty of this place. Ha Long will surely make you delighted and impressed.
