Exciting winter tourism in Quang Ninh

Winter comes, Quang Ninh puts on a more quiet and gentle beauty. These days, winter tourism in Quang Ninh is entering its most exciting phase with a series of large-scale events.

Ha Long Bay in winter looks like it is covered in a layer of mist. (Photo: Thomas Kim)

Must-see destinations

Ha Long Bay - Sea of ​​mist, rocky islands

Ha Long Bay, the tourism symbol of Quang Ninh, in the winter has a clear and gentle beauty, with a higher sky, softer light blending with the cold air of the Northeast wind. All of this makes the experience here for visitors in the fall - winter become new and interesting but also extremely familiar.

The tour can start with an early train ride to catch the sunrise on the sea. The limestone blocks undulating in the mist seem to be waking up one by one, creating a very unique scene of the cold season. What is more wonderful is when you step onto the deck, in the middle of the vast sea and sky, letting the first cold wind of the season gently touch your skin, you will feel the "change of seasons" very clearly - both clear and heartbreaking.

If you want to fully enjoy the beauty of the sea at night, try staying overnight on a cruise. The sea is calm, the wind is light, the water surface ripples with shimmering lights, it is exactly a peaceful and romantic scene that is difficult to describe in words.

Yen Tu - Sacred peak among the clouds

With an altitude of over 1,000 m, Yen Tu is a sacred mountain, home to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect and many historical and cultural relics. When winter comes, the weather is colder, the fog is thicker, and the pine and bamboo forests are even more serene.

Visitors can explore Yen Tu by cable car, or if they want to challenge themselves, follow the stone steps through the bamboo forest, stopping at the hermitages and pagodas along the way to the top, to listen to the wind whistling through the pine trees and feel the cold air through each step.

An afternoon sitting in the temple yard, looking down at the valley immersed in the winter mist, is the perfect moment for those looking for a “different breath” - quiet mountains and forests, spiritual breath and dreamy mist.

Yen Tu mountain peak appears amidst the majestic clouds and sky. (Source: Vietravel )

Binh Lieu - The reed borderland

Located close to the Vietnam - China border, Binh Lieu is considered a "miniature Northwest" in the Northeast region with terraced fields, reed hills and winding mountain passes.

Autumn - Winter (from late October to December) is the most beautiful season here with white grass hills, golden rice fields remaining, and the cold mountain air starting to creep in.

A place not to be missed is the "dinosaur spine" pass leading to border marker 1305. The moment standing on the top, breathing in the fresh air and looking down at the white grass hills weaving through the misty valley, visitors will fully feel the beauty of the mountains and forests. If you want to "escape" from the noise of the city, love trekking or find a beautiful "virtual living" place, Binh Lieu is the ideal choice.

The winding “dinosaur spine” road, crossing the mountain slopes, creates the feeling of walking among floating clouds. (Source: Rot Blog)

Bai Chay - The sea has a gentle early winter atmosphere

If you love the sea but want to avoid the noisy atmosphere of summer, Bai Chay from October to December is the ideal destination. The sea is calm, the sky is high, the coastal resorts become peaceful and pleasant. In addition, visitors can also visit the nearby Reu Island to experience more cold-season seascapes.

The gentle sunlight, the cool northeast wind, and the sunset spread out a mesmerizing picture with a faint purple color that captivated people's hearts. There was no more bustling sunbathing, only a few people leisurely strolling on the beach. Sitting on the resort's porch, enjoying that moment, your soul will be immersed in a strangely peaceful feeling.

Regarding accommodation, visitors can choose high-end resorts or coastal homestays, because winter is usually low season, prices are cheaper and the space is quieter.

Reu Island attracts tourists thanks to its pristine and romantic beauty (Source: Traveloka)

Bustling tourist season

In particular, the winter tourist season in Quang Ninh is entering its most exciting phase. A series of large-scale events such as the Dragon boat racing festival “Dragon Bay Over Waves”, the ethnic festival “Dragon Bay Convergence”, Ha Long Foodtour and the Ha Long Bay Heritage International Marathon 2025… will take place in the Mining Land.

In particular, the first National Tourism Forum scheduled to be held in mid-November in Quang Ninh will gather hundreds of leading domestic and foreign travel agencies, opening up opportunities for cooperation and large-scale tourism promotion.

Mr. Nguyen The Hue, Chairman of Quang Ninh Tourism Association, commented: "This forum is not only an opportunity to connect hundreds of the largest travel businesses nationwide but also helps to widely promote the image of Quang Ninh tourism to international friends. This is a golden opportunity for Quang Ninh tourism industry to make a strong breakthrough in the coming period."

Along with the provincial events, many localities also organize their own activities with typical cultural colors. For example, in Yen Tu ward, the Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025 with the theme "Autumn meditation colors" lasts from October to December, bringing a series of unique cultural, spiritual, artistic and health care experiences in the sacred mountain and forest space.

Each program is a strong “push”, contributing to promoting the image of Quang Ninh as a dynamic, modern, friendly and attractive place. Not only bringing cultural festivals, music, and high-class cuisine, this year’s winter tourist season continues to affirm Quang Ninh’s position as a destination of convergence, creativity and constant innovation to conquer visitors from near and far.

In the first 10 months of 2025, Quang Ninh welcomed 18.43 million visitors, tourism revenue increased by 21%, import and export both grew strongly, and the economy continued to recover steadily.

To complete the 2025 plan, Quang Ninh expects to attract 2.85 million visitors, with tourism revenue reaching over VND8,600 billion in the last two months of this year. Implementing the tourism stimulus campaign in the fourth quarter of 2025, Quang Ninh province continues to maximize the series of events, such as: Christmas art program, the first National Travel Festival; Vietnamese culinary festival; Grand ceremony to commemorate King Tran Nhan Tong and receive the World Cultural Heritage Certificate for the Complex of Monuments and Landscapes of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac... Thereby, creating a spread and impression to attract tourists to Quang Ninh.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/soi-dong-du-lich-mua-dong-tai-quang-ninh-334219.html