Should I fly into Van Don or Hanoi?

Both work. Van Don airport sits inside Quang Ninh, closest to Ha Long, while many travellers arrive via Hanoi's Noi Bai and drive over. The national eSIM covers you on either route.

Is Ha Long Bay covered by the same eSIM as the rest of Vietnam?

Yes - it's the one national plan, roaming on Viettel, Vinaphone or Mobifone. It works in Ha Long and everywhere else in Vietnam. We also run a dedicated Ha Long Bay guide.

Quang Ninh eSIM.

Name: Quang Ninh travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Northeast Vietnam's seascape - Ha Long Bay's karsts, Bai Tu Long and Co To island.

from $3.20/day · unlimited dataAll of Vietnam →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$9.04$0.90/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$9.04

Good to know in Quang Ninh

On an overnight Ha Long cruise, signal comes and goes as the boat moves between islands, so send messages and download entertainment while docked at Tuan Chau or Bai Chay before you sail.

Best time to visit Quang Ninh

October to April brings cool, clear, dry weather ideal for bay cruises; summer is hot and busy, with occasional storms that can suspend sailings.

Two simple ways to buy

Quang Ninh eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Quang Ninh eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Quang Ninh — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Quang Ninh?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Quang Ninh eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Quang Ninh are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Quang Ninh eSIM: your local data guide.

Quang Ninh is all about the water and the karsts: an overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay, kayaking the quieter Bai Tu Long, the beaches of Co To and Quan Lan, and the pilgrimage up Yen Tu mountain. A Quang Ninh eSIM keeps cruise check-ins, Grab rides and bay maps working from Ha Long city right out onto the limestone islands.

One eSIM for Quang Ninh and all of Vietnam. It's the national Vietnam eSIM — from $3.20/day with unlimited data, working the same in Quang Ninh as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Van Don International (VDO)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Quang Ninh eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.83

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.83

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.83

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.90

$9.04

−30%

15 days3GB

$0.60

$9.04

−53%

30 days5GB

$0.41

$12.17

−68%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Quang Ninh

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Quang Ninh eSIM from $3.20/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Quang Ninh.

Ha Long city

Ha Long city and Bai Chay's cruise harbours have strong 4G/5G for boarding and bookings.

Ha Long Bay

Out on the bay, signal follows the main cruise routes but fades in remote lagoons and caves.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Quieter Bai Tu Long carries lighter 4G, so screenshot your itinerary before the boat heads out.

Co To island

Co To and Quan Lan islands get usable 4G near the villages, thinning on the outer beaches.

The practical bit

Getting around Quang Ninh on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Quang Ninh

Grab— Books cars and bikes around Ha Long city and to the cruise harbours.
Xanh SM— Green electric taxis, handy for Van Don airport and Bai Chay transfers.
Be— Vietnamese ride-hailing backup for busy summer weekends on the coast.
Google Maps— Navigates Ha Long's waterfront, cruise piers and the drive to Yen Tu.

How long to stay in Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh is often just one to three days - typically an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise, sometimes extended with Bai Tu Long kayaking or a Co To beach escape.

How much data for Quang Ninh

A light 1-3 GB suits a short Ha Long trip built around a cruise; choose more if you'll stream on the boat or work remotely from Ha Long city between sailings.

Coverage in Quang Ninh

Ha Long city, Bai Chay and Van Don have strong 4G/5G, but coverage on the bay follows cruise lanes and thins in remote lagoons, sea caves and the outer islands like Co To.

Where you're headed

Discover Quang Ninh.

Tranquil sunset over Halong Bay, Vietnam with silhouette of limestone islands.

A tranquil fishing village along a vibrant coastline surrounded by lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

Stunning aerial shot of Ha Long Bay's turquoise waters and floating villages.

Scenic view of limestone karsts in Halong Bay under a clear blue sky.

Cities in Quang Ninh

Zoom in on Quang Ninh.

Ha Long Bay eSIM

How to activate your Quang Ninh eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Quang Ninh

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Quang Ninh?

What is a Quang Ninh eSIM?

A Quang Ninh eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Quang Ninh data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Quang Ninh.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Vietnam.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Vietnam's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Viettel
VinaPhone
MobiFone

Popular places covered

HanoiHo Chi Minh CityDa NangHoi AnHa Long BaySapaNha TrangPhu Quoc

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Quang Ninh eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Quang Ninh eSIM questions, answered.

Along the main cruise routes, mostly yes - you'll hold 4G near Ha Long city and the busier islands. It weakens in remote caves and lagoons, so download maps and media before boarding.

Your Quang Ninh eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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