Halong Bay trip for LGBT traveler
Halong Bay with peaceful scenery and many silent private beaches is a great place for any couples. Vietnamese nowadays has more positive eyes toward LGBT people. Also, until now, homosexuality is not against by laws. Generally saying, Halong Bay, as the same as many other tourist areas in Vietnam, is a friendly destination for LGBT travelers.
Halong Bay and its beaches on the bay are less touristy than many other beaches in Vietnam. So it is a great choice for your romantic vacation together with your loved partner.
Notes for LGBT travelers to visit Halong Bay
- Halong Bay welcomes many tourists from around the world every day. Thus, cruise crews or hotel staffs have met many LGBT guests during their works. So don’t worry too much about the problem of booking a double or twin cabin, just go with what make you feel most comfortable. The staffs will act very polite and do not interfere to your private life.
- In solemn areas, both men and women should avoid too tight, too short clothes and flamboyant makeup. It is not related to the problem of genders but about the matter of impolite dressing.
- In public areas, you should not be too intimidating. Vietnamese society still follows some traditions, according to which, even intimate gestures between male and female are not encouraged in public areas.
- There are many options for private meals, private cruises, private spa services in Halong City and Halong Bay. So if you want to be totally comfortable and relax without caring about others eyes, consider paying some extra budget to book them.
Although that Discover Halong can say that Halong Bay and its businesses is LGBT-friendly, there is no business or place that can be claimed as professionally or solely dedicated for LGBT travelers, so if you are looking for special services for LGBT travelers like LGBT cruises, LGBT bars, LGBT spas, LGBT hotels, LGBT restaurants, then don’t expect too much.
