1. Halong Dragon Park - Southeast Asia's Largest Amusement Park
Stepping into Halong Dragon Park, you'll feel like you've entered a giant fairytale kingdom where dragons come to life. The entire park's architecture is dragon-themed, from the main entrance shaped like a dragon's head to the intricate details on each game. The park's 23-hectare area is divided into many different themed areas, each with its own story about the journey of legendary dragons.
This park impresses with its diverse range of games. Thrill-seekers will find their paradise in games like Phi Long Than Toc (Rapid Dragon), Theo Dau Chan Rong (Following the Dragon's Footsteps), Vong Xoay Tu Than (Death Spin), and Thac Hai Tuong (Elephant Waterfall).
Meanwhile, families with young children can enjoy gentler games like Doan Tau Co Tich (Fairy Train) or Du Thuyen Nhiet Doi (Tropical Cruise). This balance makes the park an ideal destination for all types of tourists.
1.1. Phi Long Than Toc - The World's Longest Roller Coaster Track
Phi Long Than Toc is the heart of Halong Dragon Park, a technological masterpiece with a track longer than 1,139m - an Asian record for a roller coaster. The roller coaster is designed in the image of a giant dragon, with a majestic dragon head leading the bright yellow train.
Phi Long Than Toc is designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), a leading global roller coaster manufacturer, with a modern safety system including sturdy seat belts, fixed safety bars, and an automatic emergency stop system if an incident is detected. What makes Phi Long Than Toc special is not only the length of the track but also its unique design.
The roller coaster has a maximum speed of 105 km/h and a height of up to 46 meters, creating a feeling of flying with a dragon in the air. Notably, the track is designed with 3 360-degree loops, providing breathtaking moments for players.
Personal experience suggests that visitors should experience Phi Long Than Toc in the early morning or late afternoon, when the light creates the most beautiful moments on the track. The game requires a minimum height of 140 cm and is not suitable for people with heart problems or pregnant women.
Phi Long supersonic - technological masterpiece at Ha Long Dragon Park (Image: Collected)
1.2. Pirate Ship - A Challenge to Courage
Next to the Phi Long supersonic area, the Pirate Ship is a thrilling game with an ocean adventure theme, simulating the journey of sailors on a pirate ship overcoming fierce storms. The game is designed like a giant swing, moving strongly in an arc with a maximum rotation speed of up to 140 degrees, lifting players up and down quickly, creating a feeling like they are adrift among large waves and strong winds at sea.
The most interesting thing when experiencing the Pirate Ship is the feeling of floating and free fall interspersed. When the ship sways to its highest point, players can see the natural scenery and the fresh breeze of Ha Long. Then, the feeling of free fall for a few seconds makes the heart beat rapidly before the ship starts a new cycle of swaying.
Regarding the height regulations to participate in the game, players accompanying adults must be from 120 to 140 cm tall or more, while if going alone, the minimum height is 140 cm - 195 cm. The Pirate Ship is suitable for teenagers and adults who love thrills and adventure.
1.3. Following the Dragon's Footsteps - Soaring Experience in the Air
Following the Dragon's Footsteps offers a completely different perspective on the park through a unique flying experience. The 655-meter-long rail system stretches from the highest point of the park down to the beach, allowing visitors to "fly" at a speed of 55 km/h in the fresh air. The feeling of the sea breeze caressing your cheeks and admiring the panoramic view from above truly gives you the feeling of following the flying dragons in mythology.
The starting point of Following the Dragon's Footsteps is designed like a giant dragon's nest with exquisite carvings. From here, visitors can see the entire park, Ha Long Bay, and even Ha Long City in the distance. The safety system is fully equipped with double safety belts and specialized helmets.
The game operates from 9:00 to 18:00 daily and may be temporarily suspended when the wind is strong above level 6. The Following the Dragon's Footsteps game is located in the Dragon Park area, the Dragon Park entrance ticket applied from 1.6 to 31.7.2025 is 300,000 VND/adult (over 1.4m tall) and 200,000 VND/child (from 1m to 1.4m tall). This ticket allows you to enjoy all the games in the park, including "Following the Dragon's Footsteps".
Experience following the Dragon's footsteps, taking visitors soaring through the air (Image: Collected)
1.4. Tropical Cruise - A leisurely experience on the river
After the thrilling games, the Tropical Cruise is a fun and peaceful experience in the heart of the park. Visitors sit on the boat and follow the winding water around the park's areas, taking visitors through lush tropical gardens and artificial caves decorated like fairy tales. The boat has a certain number of people with an open design, allowing visitors to comfortably admire the scenery and take pictures.
This game is especially suitable for young children and the elderly because of its gentle and safe nature. The tropical cruise operates continuously from 9:00 to 18:00. On sunny days, visitors can choose seats at the back of the boat for the best view of the surrounding scenery.
1.5. Miraculous Ferris Wheel - Giant 2-story Ferris wheel
The Miraculous Ferris Wheel at Ha Long Dragon Park (Dragon Park) is one of the highlights and unique features of the park. This is the only giant 2-story Ferris wheel in Vietnam, offering a romantic and relaxing experience with wooden horse rides in the melodious space of gentle music, especially sparkling in the evening with warm yellow lights.
The Miraculous Ferris wheel is also a popular virtual check-in point for many visitors when visiting Ha Long Dragon Park, contributing to the diverse entertainment space, suitable for all visitors. The game is not for babies, the minimum height to participate alone is 105cm. The game operates from 9:00 to 18:00.
Miraculous Ferris wheel with a height of 45 meters and a 2-story design at Ha Long water park (Image: Collected)
1.6. Reptile Collision - Fun electric car game for the whole family
The reptile collision zone is always filled with laughter from children and adults alike with its colorful bumper cars. The fairly large playground is surrounded by a protective fence. Each car is designed for a maximum of 2 seats, allowing adults and "little drivers" to experience, freely control, and collide with each other.
The electric cars are equipped with a safety system with a maximum speed and can stop immediately when necessary. The game has height requirements, specifically from 95cm to 120cm requires accompanying adults and from above 120cm to a maximum of 195cm can go alone.
1.7. Fairy Tale Train - A fun journey for young children
The fairy tale train is a gift for young tourists with a track running around the children's area. The train consists of 4 carriages designed after characters in fairy tales such as Cinderella, the kind fairy, the frog prince, the kind old man, and cute animals,...
The first carriage can hold 2 children or 1 adult, 1 child, the next 3 carriages can hold 2 children with 2 accompanying adults or 4 children. The game has height requirements for children accompanying adults, needing to be 85 to 95 cm or taller, and children traveling alone must be at least 95 cm tall.
The fairy tale train can take children on a journey to explore a colorful and vibrant fairy tale world, recreating fairy tales such as Cinderella, the prince, and the kind fairy. This game provides a fun, gentle experience, very suitable for families with young children.
The Fairy Tale Train area also has a combination playground with slides, swings, and a safe ball pit for children aged 2 to 10. Parents can comfortably monitor their children from the seating area arranged around the playground.
Fairy Tale Train with a 600-meter track (Image: Collected)
2. Operating time and notes when visiting Halong Dragon Park
Understanding the operating hours of Halong Dragon Park will help you plan your visit most effectively. The park's opening hours are arranged quite reasonably to serve the entertainment needs of local and tourist visitors.
2.1. Detailed opening hours each day of the week
Halong Dragon Park applies a fixed weekly opening schedule to optimize visitor experience. From Monday to Sunday, the park opens from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the longest time to serve visitors' weekend entertainment needs. This is the ideal time to fully experience the games, especially families with young children who want to spend the whole day at the park.
Halong Dragon Park opens from Monday to Sunday (Image: Collected)
2.2. Important safety notes
Safety is always prioritized at Halong Dragon Park with a strict and comprehensive regulation system. Before participating in any game, visitors must listen to safety instructions from the staff and comply with clothing regulations. Loose clothing, footwear without secure laces, and easily dropped accessories are not allowed in the thrill ride area.
Age and height limits are strictly applied to each game based on international safety standards. Phi Long Than Toc requires a minimum height of 140 cm, Pirate Ship requires a height of 120 cm, while the Fairy Tale Train accepts children from 85 cm and above with an adult accompanying them. Height checks are performed using a standard measuring tool at each game.
Visitors with health problems such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, pregnant women, or those who have consumed alcohol are not allowed to participate in thrill rides. The park has a medical station with a 24/7 doctor and an ambulance ready in case of emergency. A security camera system is installed throughout the park to monitor and assist visitors when needed.
3. How to get to Sun World Ha Long Dragon Park
Getting to Sun World Ha Long Dragon Park is quite convenient thanks to its prime location in the heart of Ha Long City. Located in the Sun Grand City Urban Area, the park is about 2.5-3 km from Bai Chay Bus Station and only 2 km from Ha Long Station. Tourists have many transportation options to suit different groups and budgets.
From Hanoi, tourists can choose high-quality passenger cars from Ha Long Travel Limousine, Ha Lan Transport, and Ha Long Xanh, with ticket prices ranging from 180,000 to 300,000 VND/person depending on the type of vehicle. Travel time is about 3-3.5 hours, with shuttle buses picking up/dropping off at several points in Hanoi and Quang Ninh.
From Van Don Airport, tourists can hire a taxi for about 300,000-700,000 VND for a distance of about 50-60 km, with a travel time of about 55-60 minutes. A more economical option is bus 14B - a free bus route operated by Quang Ninh Province, departing from the airport and dropping off at Sun World Ha Long.
From downtown Ha Long, tourists can walk about 15 minutes from Ha Long Market or use Grab motorbike taxis for 25,000-35,000 VND. The park has a large parking lot for self-driving tourists, with a separate entrance from Ha Long Road.
Sun World Ha Long Dragon Park is quite convenient thanks to its prime location (Image: Collected)
4. Tips for a perfect visit to Ha Long Dragon Park
After many experiences at Ha Long Dragon Park, here are some tips collected from many tourists to have a perfect and most economical visit. Detailed planning not only optimizes time but also ensures you don't miss any exciting experiences. Especially important is preparing mentally and physically for a long day with many different activities.
4.1. Suggested daily itinerary
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Early morning (9:00 - 11:30) is the golden time to experience thrilling rides when your energy is still full and the crowds are not yet large. Start with the Phi Long Super Speed to "kickstart" your excitement, then move on to the Pirate Ship and Follow the Dragon's Footprints. At this time, the morning light creates the best photo angles, especially from the heights of the rides.
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Noon (11:30 - 14:00) should be spent resting and dining at the park's buffet restaurant or small eateries nearby. This is also the time to participate in gentler rides like the Tropical Cruise to relax after the morning's thrills. The air-conditioned area and rest chairs help tourists recover their energy.
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Afternoon (14:00 - 17:00) is the ideal time for the Wonder Wheel to enjoy the scenery and family rides like Reptile Clash and the Fairy Tale Train. The afternoon light creates a romantic atmosphere, especially beautiful when taking photos from the Ferris wheel. In the late afternoon, you should spend time buying souvenirs at the park's souvenir shop.
At lunchtime, you can relax and dine at the buffet restaurant in the park (Image: Collected)
4.2. Must-try dishes
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The Dragon Food Temple restaurant in the park serves a variety of dining options such as a la carte, set meals and especially a lunch buffet on weekends from June to August with over 60 fresh and diverse dishes, including fresh seafood, grilled dishes, salads, and refreshing desserts. When purchasing a combo of Dragon Park and Buffet at the restaurant, there will be a discounted price of only 400,000 VND/child from 1m-1.4m and 500,000 VND/adult. Buffet service time is usually from 11:00 to 14:00.
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Food Court at Ha Long Dragon Park is a diverse and convenient culinary area, serving many light and quick meals, very suitable for tourists to recharge their energy between playtime. Here, you can enjoy dishes such as banh mi, baozi, sausages, ice cream, fruit juice and many other attractive drinks from fast food stalls spread throughout the park.
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Pizza Temple at Ha Long Dragon Park is an ideal culinary choice for those who love pizza and fast food, featuring pizza combos prepared by professional chefs in a convenient space right in the park.
Ha Long Dragon Park is truly an entertainment paradise worth experiencing with a perfect combination of modern technology and traditional culture. From thrilling sensations to relaxing moments with family, it offers diverse experiences for all ages. Plan and prepare for an exciting journey of discovery at this top amusement park in Southeast Asia!
