Dragon Park in Ha Long Closes for Transformation into 24/7 Entertainment Complex

Dragon Park, located in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh, officially ceased welcoming visitors from September 13th. This marks a significant step in Sun World Ha Long's strategy to reposition itself as a 24/7 international entertainment complex. The transformation aims to create a vibrant hub offering a diverse range of experiences. During this transition period, the Queen Cable Car and the entire Sun World Sun Hill area, including the Sun World Sun Wheel, Japanese Garden, indoor play area, and outdoor attractions, will continue to operate normally. The Cyclone Water Park will remain open until September 30th and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2027. Upon completion of the model conversion, Dragon Park, which primarily focused on daytime activities, will evolve into an international-standard 24/7 entertainment complex set against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The new complex is envisioned to integrate a comprehensive ecosystem of entertainment, dining, shopping, festivals, art, and nightlife, catering to a wide spectrum of visitors. Inspired by Clarke Quay, a renowned entertainment district in Singapore, the revamped Sun World Ha Long is expected to feature a dynamic festival axis connecting shopping areas, restaurants, bars, pubs, a music stage, and large-scale event spaces along the heritage bay. A notable architectural feature will be a multi-colored canopy system designed to span across festival, shopping, and dining zones. This solution aims not only to create a distinct architectural identity but also to ensure the continuity of entertainment activities across various weather conditions and throughout the four seasons, addressing a key challenge for tourism in Quang Ninh. The landscape will also undergo significant changes, with the introduction of artificial canals, bridges, artistic fountains, and year-round flower gardens within the complex. This will transform the area into a space for leisure, sightseeing, and regular entertainment for both tourists and the local community. Sun World Ha Long, situated on the coast of the heritage bay, spans over 214 hectares, making it one of the largest entertainment complexes in northern Vietnam. Since its opening, Dragon Park, Cyclone Water Park, Queen Cable Car, and Sun World Sun Hill have become familiar tourist attractions in Ha Long. After more than a decade of operation, the conversion of Dragon Park signifies a shift in the entire complex's operational model, moving from a theme park with specific operating hours and seasons to an open destination that operates around the clock, catering to year-round experiences. This transformation is set to bring a new look and scale to Sun World Ha Long, positioning it as a 24/7 international entertainment complex and an open park model by the wonder bay, offering diverse experiences through its vibrant ecosystem of entertainment, dining, and services, day and night. Source: Nhan Dan