Top 5 Attractive Destinations in Halong Bay

Halong Bay (the bay where the dragon landed) is a small bay on the west coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in the North East Coast of Vietnam, including the sea island of Ha Long City, Cam Pha City and part of the island district, Van Don of Quang Ninh province.

It is the center of a large area with elements that are more or less similar in terms of geology, geomorphology, landscape, climate, and culture, with Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and the Cat Ba Islands to the southwest. Ha Long is limited to an area of about 1,553 km² including 1,969 large and small islands, most of which are limestone islands, of which the core of the Gulf has an area of 335 km² with a density of 775 islands. The geological history of the limestone karst of the Gulf has been around 500 million years with very different geologic circumstances; and the full evolution of karst over 20 million years with a combination of thick limestone, hot and humid climates, and a slow progression of tectonic overgrowth. The combination of environment, climate, geology, and geomorphology has made Ha Long Bay a convergence of biodiversity including tropical evergreen tropical rainforest ecosystems and marine and coastal ecosystems with many ecosystems. Fourteen endemic plant species and about 60 endemic species have been discovered among thousands of flora and fauna populations in the Gulf.

1. Bai Chay – Tourist Attractions in Halong

Coming to Halong, you must go to Bai Chay with cool blue beaches. Bai Chay nature is a diamond island with a length of 6km, a large and beautiful artificial beach located near the coast of Ha Long Bay with sandy beach more than 500 meters long, 100 meters wide. Bai Chayis becoming the most beautiful tourist destination in Ha Long City with beaches intermingled with diverse architectural villas, water puppet shows, traditional music, and games play on the sea exciting.

Located on the edge of Halong Bay, with its well-appointed hotel and many restaurants, bars and entertainment centers, it offers 24-hour service. Bai Chay tourism with fresh climate, the clear blue sea is very suitable for tourism and relaxation.

2. Co To Island

Cô Tô is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Gulf of Tonkin and one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Ha Long Bay with fabulous, wild beauty. With an area of 47.3km2 Co To Island is famous for more than 50 islands, small rocks, and clean beaches, fresh, natural scenery is ideal for swimming and summer resort. Going to Co To Island, you must also visit Ben Chan Floating beach with gentle, shallow water and wild, charming. Co Island with two very clean beaches, suitable for picnics. Hong Van beach with the quietest and clean beaches in Co To. Especially in Co To is admiring the morning sunrise on Co To Island and enjoying the specialties here is an extremely enjoyable experience when traveling to Co To Island.

3. Tuan Chau Island

About 2km from Ha Long City is Tuan Chau Island tourist resort with 220ha area is the only island and shale stone in the island of the region. With fine white sand stretching along the clear blue sea, surrounded by green pine trees and cool climate, Tuan Chau Island is an ideal retreat.

In addition, Tuan Chau Island also has restaurants with unique architecture and specialties, as well as numerous modern club shows. With the beach sports activities, water music, and many other services Tuan Chau island has become the Ngoc Chau island of Ha Long.

4. Yen Tu Mountain – Ha Long Tourism

Situated in the tourist cluster of Ha Long cannot mention Yen Tu Mountain in Uong Bi City, Yen Tu also preserved many historical sites and was dubbed as “the land of Buddhism in Vietnam”. According to the length of the road to the peak Dong Pagoda about 6000m if the walk takes about 6 hours, now has the cable system on the travel is also easier.

5. Ba Hang fishing village in Ha Long Bay

Lying next to Thien Cung cave is Ba Hang fishing village famous for many domestic and foreign tourists when traveling to Ha Long. With more than 50 households living mainly fishing, Ba Hang fishing village is a peaceful and attractive tourist destination. Go to Ba Hang fishing village to enjoy not only beautiful river views but also experience the life of fishermen fishing year here. The attraction here is that the fishermen will directly catch seafood and sell at very cheap prices.