1. Introduction to Quang Ninh Turtle Palace
Quang Ninh Turtle Palace, or the Quang Ninh Provincial Physical Training and Competition Center, is one of Vietnam's most impressive sports facilities. With its unique design, mimicking a turtle rising from the water, it's not only a leading sports training and competition center but also a creative architectural highlight in Ha Long City.
Beyond professional sports, the Turtle Palace also hosts major cultural and entertainment events, contributing to Quang Ninh's prominence as a leading sports and tourism hub in Northern Vietnam.
2. Prime Location and Impressive Scale
2.1 Convenient Location
Quang Ninh Turtle Palace is located in Dai Yen Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, right on National Highway 18 – the vital artery connecting Hanoi and Ha Long. This location makes the center an ideal destination for athletes, tourists, and locals.
2.2 Distance from the Turtle Palace to other locations
Distance to Bai Chay: 20km
Distance to Tuan Chau Tourist Island: 10km
Distance to Van Don International Airport: 50km
Unique turtle-shaped design of Quang Ninh Provincial Physical Training and Competition Center (Image: Collected)
2.3 Large Scale
With an area of over 150,000m², the Turtle Palace is one of the largest sports centers in Northern Vietnam, meeting the standards for organizing national and international tournaments.
3. Unique Architecture – Quang Ninh's Sports Icon
Quang Ninh Turtle Palace is designed with inspiration from the image of a turtle rising on the water's surface, representing the harmony between sports and the majestic nature of Ha Long Bay.
The highlight is the curved alloy dome structure in 3D space: Recreating the image of the limestone karsts on Ha Long Bay, creating a powerful visual effect. It also boasts a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 5,000 seats: Suitable for large tournaments, the design uses modern materials to ensure durability and high aesthetics.
💡 Notable Award:
The Turtle Palace won the "Excellent Design in Vietnam" award at the 2018 National Architecture Awards, affirming the building's status on the Vietnamese architectural map.
4. Modern Facilities, International Standards
As a professional sports center, Quang Ninh Turtle Palace is equipped with an advanced system of facilities, maximizing the needs for competition and training.
Main Areas:
🔹 Main Competition Area (3,200m²):
Designed to Olympic standards, suitable for sports such as: volleyball, badminton, basketball, table tennis, martial arts...
Specialized competition mats ensure athlete safety.
🔹 Grandstand Area:
5,000 seats, including VIP and standard grandstand areas.
Modern LED screen system for live broadcasting.
Quang Ninh Turtle Palace is equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure system. (Image: Collected)
🔹 Training Room:
Equipped with modern equipment for physical and technical disciplines.
⬧ Ancillary amenities area:
Changing rooms, athlete rest rooms.
Area for organizing conferences, sports and entertainment events.
