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Halong Bay vs Lan Ha Bay: Which Should You Choose (and Why Not Both)?
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Information last verified and updated: September 2026
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“I have slept on a junk in both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. They are 20 kilometres apart and worlds different in character. Here is the honest comparison — including the version that gives you the best of both in a single voyage.”
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Vietnam Travel Specialist · Vietnam Tours, Ho Chi Minh City
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