1. Prime Location on the Heritage Bay

Upon arriving at Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long, the first thing that impressed me was its excellent location. The plaza is situated in the heart of Ha Long City, next to Bai Chay Beach, and only a 5-minute walk from the tourist port.

From the plaza, visitors can easily travel to other attractions such as Sun World Ha Long or Tuan Chau Island within 10-15 minutes.

Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long - beachfront plaza in Ha Long (Collected image)

2. Impressive Scale of Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long

2.1 25,000m² Open-Air Theater

The heart of Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long is the impressive open-air theater, covering an area of 25,000m². Thanks to its vast space and classic amphitheater design, it can host cultural, artistic events, or performances with a capacity of thousands of spectators. With its open structure and flexible grounds, the plaza can be equipped with temporary sound and lighting systems depending on the nature of the event, suitable for large-scale events at the provincial, national, and international levels.

The scale of Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long reaches 25,000m² (Collected image)

2.2 World-class Water Music Stage Area

A special highlight of the square is the professionally invested 1,550m² water music stage. The water fountain system can create water columns up to 50 meters high, combined with more than 500 multi-colored LED lights.

World-class water music performance area (Collected image)

2.3 Multi-colored Seating Area - Hottest Check-in Spot

One of the most attractive spots for young people at Sun Carnival Square Ha Long is the seating area painted in 12 different colors, creating a vibrant rainbow. This area not only serves audiences watching performances but also serves as an ideal background for virtual photos.

Especially the multi-colored seating area at Sun Carnival Square Ha Long is one of the hottest check-in spots attracting young people and tourists. This area includes 12 different colors, creating a vibrant rainbow, very ideal for taking pictures, especially during golden hour (around 5 pm-6 pm) when natural light blends with the colors of the chairs to create extremely impressive virtual photos.

2.4 Brilliant LED Lighting System at Night

When night falls, Sun Carnival Square Ha Long truly becomes sparkling with millions of LED lights. The lighting system is programmed with 15 different themes, from gentle melodies to vibrant performances.

What's special is that the LEDs can change color to the rhythm of the music, creating spectacular visual effects. I spent an hour just watching this light show and didn't feel bored at all.

2.5 Ornamental Landscape Garden

Surrounding the main performance area is the 18,000m² Ornamental landscape garden with over 200 different species of flowers and ornamental plants. The pathways are paved with natural stone, creating the feeling of strolling through an art garden.

The garden is designed with geometric flower beds, small fountains, and artistic sculptures. In the spring, when peach and cherry blossoms bloom, it becomes a photographic paradise for couples.

3. Unmissable experiences when visiting Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long

Opportunity to experience exciting performances at Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long (Collected image)

3.1 Watch the spectacular water music show

Starting at 8:30 PM every night, the brightly lit central square becomes the stage for a captivating water music show. In a grand space of 1,550m², over 250 water jets shoot up from 10 to 40 meters, blending with vibrant music and multi-colored LED lighting effects. All this creates an impressive visual feast, giving visitors unforgettable moments of explosive emotion and experience.

3.2 Explore the diverse culinary street and shop at the night market around Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long

After enjoying the water music show, I explored the culinary street next to the square. More than 30 stalls serve a variety of dishes, from fresh seafood to typical street food of Quang Ninh.

Halong Charcoal-Grilled Squid Cakes (VND 35,000/serving), seafood banh cuon (VND 25,000/bowl), and baked flan (VND 15,000/piece) are among the most popular dishes. Not only a culinary paradise, the night market is also a bustling shopping destination with dozens of stalls selling souvenirs, handicrafts, fashion accessories, and tourist clothing with a strong local flavor. Some stalls also offer quick portrait drawing and name engraving on seashells, which are very popular with young tourists. The night market operates from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM on weekends, particularly lively during peak tourist seasons or major holidays.

3.3 Check-in at super hot "virtual living" spots

Super hot “virtual living” check-in spots at Sun Carnival Plaza Halong include:

Multi-colored seating area: This is the most famous check-in spot in the square with 12 colors forming a vibrant rainbow, facing directly towards Bai Chay beach. This area serves both audiences watching performances and as an ideal backdrop for creating vivid photos, especially during golden hour (5 PM-6 PM) when natural light effectively highlights the colors of the seats.
Sparkling LED lighting system: LED lights are arranged throughout the square, creating a vibrant nighttime atmosphere, a beautiful background for check-in photos at night or when participating in festivals and events here.
Open-air theater and water music stage: Large architectural structures such as the 25,000m² open-air theater and the 1,550m² water music stage are both attractive spots, serving both performances and as unique backdrops for taking photos.
Bai Chay Beach: Adjacent to the square, the beach offers a check-in spot with a vast seascape, golden sand, and a refreshing atmosphere, very popular with tourists.
Sun Wheel: Not far from the square, the 215m-high Sun Wheel with multi-colored LED lights creates a striking nighttime check-in spot. Tourists can take photos with the Ferris wheel or admire the panoramic city view from here.
In addition, the sky-high food court, performance stages, and bustling night market are also enjoyable experiences and beautiful photo spots at Sun Carnival Halong.

4. Attractions near Sun Carnival Plaza Halong

Sun Carnival Plaza Halong is conveniently located (Image collected)

The central location of Sun Carnival Plaza Halong in the Bai Chay area offers tourists a great advantage in exploring the most prominent tourist attractions of Halong City.

Only about 600-850 meters from the square, Sun World Ha Long Complex is one of the largest entertainment complexes in Northern Vietnam. Here, tourists can experience the Queen Cable Car – a 2,222-meter-long cross-sea cable car connecting Bai Chay with Ba Deo hilltop, home to the Sun Wheel and a miniature Japanese village. The complex also includes Dragon Park – a theme park with over 20 thrilling rides, and Typhoon Water Park – an international-standard water park.

Tuan Chau Island, about 12 km from the square, equivalent to a 15-20 minute drive, is an ideal place for swimming, relaxation, or participating in dolphin, sea lion, and seal shows at the Tuan Chau theater. It also has an international marina and high-class resorts by Vietnam's first artificial beach.

Right next to the square is Bai Chay tourist wharf, the departure point for tours exploring Ha Long Bay – a world natural heritage site. Tourists can easily join a 4-6 hour cruise through prominent landmarks such as Sung Sot Cave, Hon Trong Mai islet, Luon Cave, and Cua Van fishing village.

For tourists from other localities, Van Don International Airport is a convenient option, about 50 km from the square (about a 45-minute drive via the Ha Long – Van Don expressway). In addition, Ha Long station – the terminus of the Hanoi – Ha Long railway line, is located about 8 km from the city center, suitable for those who prefer train travel and want to admire the scenery of the Red River Delta.

5. A complete experience at Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long

Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long shimmering and magical at night (Collected image)

To fully experience the activities in the Bai Chay area, tourists can visit Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long for free, without needing to buy an entrance ticket. This is a large open public space, where many events, cultural performances, water music shows, and outdoor entertainment activities are held.

If you want to experience more large-scale entertainment areas of Sun World Ha Long Complex (including Dragon Park, Typhoon Water Park, Queen Cable Car, and Sun Wheel), tourists will need to buy separate tickets for each area or optional combo tickets provided by Sun World. Tickets include visiting the square, watching the water music show, and experiencing Sun World.

The square is open 24/7, while the service facilities operate daily from 4 pm to midnight. The water music shows take place at 8:30 pm every night. On major holidays such as Tet, April 30th – May 1st, the square also organizes special programs.

Tourists can contact the hotline 0989 200 699 for more detailed information on ticket prices and program schedules. The exact address is Bai Chay area, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. The official Sun World Ha Long fanpage regularly updates information on the latest events and promotions.

Sun Carnival Plaza Ha Long is truly an unmissable destination on your journey to explore the heritage bay. The spectacular art performances combined with the modern entertainment space will bring you unforgettable memories. Take the time to experience the magic of music, light, and water in the heart of Ha Long!