Cruising Ha Long Bay has long been one of the top things to do when visiting Vietnam, but now tourists have a new way to experience the dazzling natural attraction, the US Cable News Network (CNN) Travel said.
Two Bell 505 helicopters are used for the Ha Long Bay scenic flight service. (Source: CNN)
Hanoi (VNA) - Cruising Ha LongBay has long been one of the top things to do when visiting Vietnam, butnow tourists have a new way to experience the dazzling natural attraction, theUS Cable News Network (CNN) Travel said.
CNN reported that Northern Vietnam HelicopterCompany, a subsidiary of state-owned helicopter operator Vietnam HelicopterCorporation, has launched a series of tourism flights over the scenic Ha LongBay area.
Three different routing options areoffered, with prices ranging between 125 USD and 396 USD per person.
The cheapest journey lasts for 12 minutes andwill hover over six tourist sites, while the most expensive experience lastsfor 40 minutes with views of 17 different sites along Ha Long Bay.
Two Bell 505 helicopters are used forthe scenic flight service.
Flights depart from and arriving at Tuan Chauisland, which is about 170-kilometers from Hanoi capital.
CNN Travel cited a company representative assaying that since the launch of the service in early May, the company has hosted300 customers so far.
This sightseeing flight operation is not thefirst in the area.
Hai Au Aviation, the company operatingVietnam's first commercial seaplane service out of Hanoi, also offers scenicflights over Ha Long Bay.
The 25-minute tour takes off and lands from thewater at Tuan Chau Island Marina.
The cost ranges from 102-120 USD depending onthe season.
Recognised twiceby the UNESCO as a global heritage site for its landscape and geological value,Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has become a magnet forvisitors. Last year, Quang Ninh province welcomed 12.3 million visitors,including 5.2 million foreigners, and earned 24 trillion VND (1.03 billion USD)in tourism revenue.-VNA
US-based newspaper Business Insider has made a list of 35 most beautiful natural wonders around the world, in which Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay claimed a place.
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The Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company under the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has launched its Ha Long Bay scenic tour service - Halong Heli Tours in northeastern Quang Ninh province.
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Chatbot and virtual assistants support itinerary consultation and tour bookings, and provide around-the-clock response across multiple platforms while AI advertising applications have been used to optimise budgets and target the right customers. AI has been also employed to analyse customer data, enabling the delivery of personalised tour recommendations.
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Dubbed the “land of ancient towers”, Khanh Hoa boasts a rich Cham legacy through architectural masterpieces like the Po Nagar, Hoa Lai, Po Klong Garai, and Po Rome towers.
Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
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In July alone, the city welcomed 695,930 international arrivals, surging 75.3% year-on-year. For the seven-month period, international visitors totalled 4.5 million, up 48% year-on-year.
Welcoming the crew on the morning of July 30, Dang Dong Ha, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasised that the film offers a valuable opportunity to promote Quang Tri’s tourism potential, particularly to Indian visitors, but also to a broader global audience.
With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.
Fostering linkage among regional localities and restructuring the tourism sector towards professionalism are among measures to boost the “smokeless industry” of the Mekong Delta.
Two Bell 505 helicopters are used for the Ha Long Bay scenic flight service. (Source: CNN) 
