1. VUI-Fest Ha Long – New check-in paradise by the bay
VUI-Fest Ha Long is becoming a new destination attracting young people in the Bai Chay area (Source: Collected)
This summer's atmosphere in Ha Long has become more vibrant with a series of new tourism experiences continuously emerging. Prominent among them is VUI-Fest Ha Long – a complex of entertainment, cuisine, and night art located at Sun Porto Town, Sun Elite City (at the Lighthouse area – Ky Quan street, Bai Chay).
Invested by Sun Group following the model of an "entertainment trading port", VUI-Fest Ha Long is not simply a night market but a new experiential space inspired by the image of a "prosperous trading port" of the heritage region. Here, the bustling spirit of trade in old Ha Long is recreated in a modern guise, where local culture intersects with music, lights, and the youthful rhythm of life by the bay.
Since its launch, VUI-Fest Ha Long has quickly become a "hot spot" thanks to its chain of experiences lasting from afternoon until late at night. Visitors can immerse themselves in the street festival atmosphere, explore diverse food stalls, enjoy artistic performances, check-in with fireworks, or experience large-scale light shows by the heritage bay.
The special point of VUI-Fest lies in its role not only in creating a new entertainment spot but also in shaping a modern night-time economy space for Quang Ninh. The combination of performance art, visual experiences, and commercial activities helps Bai Chay gradually become the new "nightlife center" of Ha Long.
1.1. What's hot at VUI-Fest Ha Long for selfie lovers?
VUI-Fest Ha Long is a modern entertainment complex with many diverse and youthful spaces (Source: Collected)
The point that makes VUI-Fest Ha Long a ‘golden coordinate’ for photo enthusiasts lies in the design concept of the entire area. The space here is built with inspiration from a modern trading port with many layers of experience intertwined with light, art, and the sea element.
Light is the ‘soul’ of VUI-Fest. From the decorative lighting system, LED stage, moving lights to the art decor areas, everything is meticulously invested to create the most outstanding visual effects when night falls. Just raise your camera and you’ll get sparkling shots without much editing.
The space here carries the vibe of an international festival while retaining the unique essence of the heritage region. The rows of kiosks are designed like ‘trading port stations’, combined with youthful colors, eye-catching signs, and vibrant music, creating a feeling that is both modern and very distinctive.
Especially, during peak evening hours, visitors have the opportunity to capture extremely impressive moments such as the red sailing boat performance, fireworks over the bay, or mobile stages running along the street. These are also the ‘million-like’ backgrounds that young people are hunting for the most today.
1.2. Why has VUI-Fest become an unmissable check-in spot?
One of the reasons VUI-Fest Ha Long quickly ‘went viral’ is its ability to provide a seamless experience from day to night.
During the day, visitors can enjoy activities at Sun World Ha Long with the Whirlwind water park or coastal entertainment complexes. When the city lights up, the journey continues at VUI-Fest Ha Long – where the festival atmosphere begins to explode with music, lights, and a series of street art activities.
The bay area in the evening is particularly ‘photogenic’ as the lights reflect on the water, creating a scene that is both romantic and modern. This is also when the performance activities are most vibrant, from DJs, indie bands to large-scale light shows.
The appearance of VUI-Fest Ha Long also adds a new ‘piece’ to Ha Long’s night tourism. Instead of just visiting the bay or strolling along the beach as before, visitors now have an attractive destination for entertainment, dining, and check-ins.
2. Top beautiful check-in spots at VUI-Fest Ha Long not to be missed
2.1. VUI-Fest coastal street – Brilliant light background
The entrance of VUI-Fest Ha Long stands out with brilliant lights, creating an impressive photo background (Source: Collected)
Right from the entrance, you can clearly feel the festival vibe of VUI-Fest Ha Long . This area is designed to stand out with a brilliant decorative lighting system, creating a perfect background for full-body photos.
The most ideal time to take photos here is at dusk, when the sun has just set and the lights begin to turn on. The light at this time is just soft enough not to overexpose the photos, but still prominent enough to highlight your outfit.
2.2. Artistic decorative light street
The lantern street at VUI-Fest Ha Long is a prominent check-in spot with an artistic space (Source: Collected)
Going deeper inside, you will encounter the lantern street – one of the most "photogenic" spots at VUI-Fest Ha Long . This space is covered with colorful lanterns, combined with artistic decor details.
Just stand under the lights, strike a few natural poses, and you'll have stunning and deep photos. This corner is especially suitable for close-up shots or gentle motion photography.
2.3. Sparkling night sea view with lights
VUI-Fest Ha Long offers many sea views, bringing impressive check-in experiences (Source: Collected)
One of the most "valuable" experiences at VUI-Fest Ha Long is watching the night sea amidst the festival atmosphere.
When the light from the entire commercial port area reflects onto the water surface, the scene becomes extremely sparkling and magical.
If you are lucky enough to visit during a fireworks display, you can also capture brilliant moments right behind the sea background.
2.4. Red Sailboat Performance Area
One of the most prominent new check-in spots at VUI-Fest Ha Long is the area where the red sailboat water show takes place.
The image of bright red sails moving on the water, combined with music and lighting effects, creates a cinematic scene. Particularly, the moment the formation of boats merges into the "light dragon" figure stretching across the bay is becoming one of the new iconic images of VUI-Fest Ha Long.
Beyond its performance value, this area also evokes the image of sailboats that were once symbols of trade in the Northeastern coastal region, making the check-in photo both beautiful and culturally deep.
2.5. Stage area and street art performances
The VUI-Fest Ha Long stage area is always vibrant with street art performances (Source: Collected)
The atmosphere at the stage area is always vibrant with street art performances. The continuous lights, music, and movement make this place an extremely lively background for photos.
If you like energetic photos, try taking pictures in this area. Just capture the right moment, and you'll get extremely “real vibe” pictures.
2.6. Port-style food kiosks
Not only serving food and drinks, the system of nearly 100 kiosks at VUI-Fest Ha Long is also designed like “mini studios” with youthful colors and a modern port spirit.
Visitors can enjoy cuisine while taking extremely chill lifestyle photos amidst the brilliant lighting. From local seafood to international dishes, everything is presented very attractively.
Especially, the wooden barrel-style mini bar area with Sun KraftBeer craft beer is also a new check-in spot that many tourists love in the evening.
Wooden barrel style mini bar area with Sun KraftBeer craft beer
3. Suggestions for beautiful photo concepts at VUI-Fest Ha Long
3.1. Dynamic, individualistic "street style" concept
With a space inspired by pedestrian streets, the street style concept is an extremely reasonable choice. You can choose basic but outstanding outfits like croptops, jeans, and sneakers.
Strolling, holding food, or simply walking naturally – these moments look very "cool" in photos.
3.2. Gentle, romantic "night beach" concept
If you prefer a gentle vibe, try the night beach concept. A long dress, in white or beige tones, combined with yellow lights and a beach background will create an extremely poetic picture.
This concept is suitable for those who like sophistication and emotion.
3.3. Concept “vibrant festival” captures the lively vibe
Conversely, if you want to stand out from the crowd, choose colorful outfits, add unique accessories, and party to your heart's content at the lantern area or the stage.
This is a concept that helps you capture the festival spirit of VUI-Fest Ha Long.
3.4. Tips for beautiful photos: lighting – camera angle – timing
For beautiful photos, don't overlook the timing. Sunset and evening are when the lighting is best. Neon lights are also a powerful “assistant,” but avoid standing directly in front of overly strong light sources to prevent overexposure.
A low camera angle is also a small tip to help you appear taller and create a more impressive photo effect.
4. Experience tips for checking in at VUI-Fest Ha Long beautifully & fully
4.1. Ideal time for the best photos
The period from sunset to evening is the “golden hour” to check in at VUI-Fest Ha Long. During this time, you can take advantage of natural light and also capture the sparkling lights as night falls.
Weekends will have a more festive atmosphere, suitable if you like a lively vibe. Conversely, weekdays will be easier for taking photos as it's not too crowded.
4.2. Prepare suitable outfits and accessories
Outfits should prioritize bright or striking colors to complement the lights. Additionally, don't forget to bring accessories like sunglasses, bags, or hats – small details that can make your photos more vibrant.
4.3. Suggested itinerary for combined experiences
To make the most of your time at VUI-Fest Ha Long, you can create a flexible itinerary lasting from afternoon to evening, enough to fully experience all the “specialties” from scenery, cuisine, to the night festival atmosphere. An ideal afternoon should start around 4 PM–5 PM, when the sun has softened and the light begins to turn a light golden hue. This is the perfect time for you to stroll around the area, get acquainted with the space, and take your first photos with natural light – this type of photo is usually clear, has less noise, and is very photogenic.
As the sun gradually sets over Ha Long Bay, you can move to the sea-view areas to “hunt” for sunset moments. This is one of the most worthwhile experiences, as not everywhere can you enjoy the sea view while immersing yourself in the festival atmosphere like at VUI-Fest Ha Long. Just stand in an open spot, and you'll see the sky change color from orange to purple, reflecting on the water's surface, creating an extremely impressive background.
When it gets completely dark, VUI-Fest Ha Long enters its “peak hours.” You can spend time exploring the food stalls – from snacks, seafood to modern fusion dishes, all are beautifully presented and perfect for eating and taking photos. Afterward, don't miss the stage area, where street performances, lively music, or mini shows with a strong festival atmosphere are often held. This is when you can truly “catch the vibe” of this place – bustling, youthful, and full of energy.
From around 8 PM onwards, you should return to prominent check-in spots like the entrance, the lantern street, or the sea-view area to take night photos. At this time, the lighting system is at its maximum, creating much more sparkling and deeper frames than during the day. If you're with friends, this is also the ideal time to take some cool group photos.
You can combine visiting Sun World during the day and VUI-Fest Ha Long in the evening (Source: Collected)
If you want your trip to be more complete, you can absolutely combine visiting Sun World Ha Long during the day, then move to VUI-Fest Ha Long in the afternoon evening. This combination helps you experience both characteristic "colors" of Ha Long tourism: one side is a vibrant amusement park, the other is an emotional coastal festival space.
If you are planning a trip to Quang Ninh, don't miss the opportunity to visit VUI-Fest Ha Long . Proactively book tickets early to avoid crowds during peak periods, especially holidays like April 30 - May 1 or summer.
An evening at VUI-Fest Ha Long is not just about going out, but also a journey to bring back memorable memories along with a truly "cool" photo album. And who knows, after just one check-in, this place might become your familiar spot every time you return to Ha Long.
