Ha Long Bay, a popular tourist destination in Quang Ninh. (Photo: VNA)

Free sightseeing tours and experience activities will be held during the games, alternating between competition days, to allow all athletes and coaching staff to join, according to the provincial Department of Culture and Sports.

SEA Games 31 is the biggest sports event ever hosted by Quang Ninh. It will host competitions in beach volleyball, beach handball, triathlon, women’s football, Chinese chess, indoor volleyball and chess, from May 6-22.