March 30, 2017 | 19:07 (GMT+7)
Quang Ninh sets new sightseeing fees in Ha Long Bay
The Northern province of Quang Ninh has set new sightseeing fees in Ha Long Bay, to be applied from April 1, while abolishing the kayak service in the bay.
Ha Long Bay. Photo: vnexpress.net
According to Decision No. 4278/2016/QD-UBND issued by the provincial People’s Committee, the new fees for five sightseeing routes in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays will range between VND 200,000 - 250,000 (USD 9-11) per route.
Previously, visitors had to pay an entrance fee of VND 120,000 and additional fees for each single site they visited, ranging from VND 30,000 - 50,000 for one site.
The fees for boat transport and overnight accommodation services in Ha Long Bay will range between VND 500,000 - 750,000 (USD 22 - 33) per person, doubling the old levels of VND 200,000 - 350,000 - 400,000 for one, two, and three nights, respectively.
Meanwhile on March 29, the Ha Long City issued a document on ending kayak boat services on Ha Long Bay from April 1.
According to local authorities, this kind of service has quickly developed while the service prices are not listed and service providers tend to overcharge, which may affect the reputation of Ha Long Bay.
Source: VNA