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The previous price was P 422 and current price is P 337 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 18m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Beyond the emerald waters and famous limestone pillars of Ha Long Bay lies a gritty, hidden world. This is Hon Gai, a city forged in the subterranean dark, built entirely on 'black gold'. Join sociologist Lukas and detail-obsessed researcher Amelia as they uncover the striking duality of a UNESCO natural wonder sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with massive industrial coal mines. From French colonial exploitation and wartime bombings to the spiritual resilience of miners' families, you will experience the raw, unfiltered rhythm of a city transitioning from a heavy industrial past to an uncertain green future. This is not your typical postcard tour; this is the beating, soot-stained heart of Vietnam's coal country.

    • A 5.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 138 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Quang Ninh Museum
    • Tran Quoc Nghien
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quang Ninh Museum
    • Trần Quốc Nghiễn
    • Hồng Gai, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Ha Long The Black Gold of Hon Gai in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 18 minutes2h 18m
    2h 18m
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
P 421.71
P 337.37 x 1 AdultP 337.37
Total
The previous price was P 421.71 and current price is P 337.37
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Quang Ninh Museum

  • 10m
A striking museum designed to resemble a massive block of black coal, introducing the region's primary resource.

Quảng Trường 30 Tháng 10

  • 10m
A vast civic space representing the modern wealth and urban development funded by the provincial coal industry.

Long Tien Pagoda

  • 10m
A spiritual anchor where families of miners pray for the safety of loved ones working in the dangerous subterranean seams.

Bai Tho Mountain

  • 10m
A vantage point showcasing the visual juxtaposition of Ha Long's natural beauty and heavy industrial machinery.

Hon Gai Church

  • 10m
A hilltop church reflecting French colonial history and the town's resilience through wartime bombings.

Cột đồng hồ Hạ Long

  • 10m
A landmark symbolizing the industrial rhythm of the city and the lives governed by the mine whistle.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Quang Ninh Museum
    • Tran Quoc Nghien
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Quang Ninh Museum
    • Trần Quốc Nghiễn
    • Hồng Gai, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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