According to the City People's Committee. Ha Long, based on Quang Ninh Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, vision to 2050 and City General Planning. Ha Long until 2040, approved by the Prime Minister in February 2023 as well as the current socio-economic development status of Ha Long and City. Ha Long proposes a plan to develop and expand the inner city and establish 2 more wards based on the current status of 2 communes: Le Loi and Thong Nhat. These two communes are located right on the shore of Cua Luc Bay .
Accordingly, the city will focus resources on projects according to the local roadmap to upgrade to ward status.
At that time, the inner city area is expected to include 22 wards: Ha Khanh, Ha Phong, Ha Khau, Cao Xanh, Gieng Day, Ha Tu, Ha Trung, Ha Lam, Bai Chay, Cao Thang, Hung Thang, Tran Hung Dao ( annexed Yet Kieu), Hong Hai, Hong Gai, Bach Dang, Hong Ha, Tuan Chau, Viet Hung, Dai Yen, Hoanh Bo, Thong Nhat, Le Loi.
The suburban area is expected to include 10 communes: Ky Thuong, Dong Son, Dong Lam, Tan Dan, Bang Ca, Quang La, Dan Chu, Son Duong, Hoa Binh and Vu Oai.
According to the plan, phase 1 to 2025, Ha Long will deploy the construction of an urban framework infrastructure system. Complete the main traffic routes of the urban area and intersections connecting with Ha Long - Van Don highway, the road connecting Love Bridge with Binh Minh bridge, and the ring road along Cua Luc Bay. Coordinate with the Ministry of Transport to deploy the Yen Vien - Pha Lai - Cai Lan railway, the section passing through the city. Ha Long.
Construction of tourism infrastructure for tourist areas is underway in Bai Chay, Hung Thang, Tuan Chau. Prioritize the development of essential functional areas and dynamic urban areas, such as: completing the Sun World ocean park complex and Tuan Chau international tourist island; Green Ha Long Complex; building Ha Long International Hospital; Cable car route and service area at Loi Am Pagoda historical and cultural relic complex; Viet Hung Industrial Park; Forest resort and adventure tourism.
Phase 2 (2026-2030 period), improving the quality of coastal space, public space and coastal public services; Expand the urban area to the East (Ha Phong), the West (Dai Yen) and expand the connection to the North of Cua Luc Bay.
Mobilizing non-state resources to deploy new tourist areas, such as: Hoanh Bo high-end tourism service complex, promoting the values of scenic, cultural and historical relics in Hoanh Bo and Hoang Bo wards. Le Loi, Thong Nhat; Regional sports center and thematic and ecological park in Hoanh Bo and Thong Nhat areas, and gradually develop tourism projects for northern communes to make the most of the region's tourism potential. This area is to connect the Ha Long Bay tourist route and the planned exploitation of restored coal mines to become a new attractive tourist destination.
