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The Halong bay(Vietnamese: Vịnh Ha Long, "Bay of the Submerging Dragon") is one of the largest and most fascinating natural wonders on earth. Huge rocky pylons protrude from the water here. The bay is among other things over the city Hải Phong to reach. The largest city on the bay is Hạ Long.
background
The bay in the Gulf of Tonkin extends over an area of approx. 1,500 km² and has been part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Quang Ninh Airport (Van Don International Airport, IATA: VDO)
By train
By bus
In the street
The distance after 1 H Phi Phong
is about 45 km, after Hanoi it is around 165 km.
By boat
- The 2 Cai Lan Port is the most important port of North Vietnam, it is protected in Halong Bay and has seven quays. Cruise ships regularly dock here.
mobility
There are countless boats. who in 2 Hạ Long
overnight, can explore the bay in day tours of 4 to 8 hours duration. You start in Bay Chay. There are also multi-day tours on one of the junks including overnight accommodation on the boat and meals.
Tourist Attractions
Many of the rocks and islands are home to caves and also a kind of lagoon, which can be reached by boat via a rock tunnel.
Islands
- 1 Cát Bà.This is by far the largest island in the bay. A biosphere reserve with many endemic and endangered species extends over it, such as the golden-headed tangle (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) This type of monkey is on the world's red list.
- 2 Đảo Ti Tốp. Small island with a beach and a nice viewpoint.
- Soi Sim Island: Soi Sim has an area of approx. 8.7 hectares in the west of Ha Long Bay, approx. 12 km from the Bai Chay boat harbor (town of Ha Long) and approx. 700 m from the island of Ti Top. The island is home to a primeval forest with a wide variety of plants, including many endemic, valuable and characteristic species of the Halong Bay ecosystem.
- Tuan Chau Island: is the most beautiful island among 1969 islands in Halong Bay, also the only inhabited island. Tuan Chau Island has Vietnam's largest artificial coastline.
caves
- 3 Hang Sửng Sốt. Large and imposing caves.
- Hang Sửng Sốt: Hang Sung Sot was discovered by the French in 1901. The French called it "La grotte de la Surprise". It is one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Sung Sot Cave is located in the center of Ti Top Island - Bo Nau Cave - Me Dung Cave - Luon Cave and is located on Bo Hon Island. The cave has an area of approximately 10,000 m², divided into large and small compartments with fascinating stalactites - and stalagmite landscapes.
- Động Thiên Cung (Paradise cave): Thien Cung Cave is located in the north of Dau Go Island, 4 km south of the cruise port. It is also one of the most beautiful caves in Halong. The almost 10,000 m² large cave has a very complex structure, which consists of many levels, many compartments with very high and wide ceilings and walls. Especially in the cave you can see countless blocks of stalactites and stalagmites with strange shapes.
- Hang Đầu Gỗ: is located on Dau Go Island, about 300 m from Thien Cung Cave. Dau Go is a large, beautiful cave with ancient mossy features that was called the "Cave of Miracles" by the French. Due to the wide cave opening, the high humidity in the cave and the action of sunlight, the diverse development of flora, especially moss, fern ... This feature differentiates it from many other caves in Ha Long Bay.
- Động Mê Cung: is located at an altitude of 25 m on the island of Lom Bo, about 2 km southwest of the island of Ti-Top. From a distance the cave entrance is like a roof deep in the island side. The Me Cung Cave has a complex structure on many levels, many compartments that extend within the rock roof with more than 100 m long corridors, rising to the west and looking down on a small lake called Me Cung Lake.
- Hang Trống (Drum Cave) and Hang Trinh Nữ (Virgin Cave): is located on two wings of a small mountain arch east of Bo Hon Island, more than 3 km from Sung Sot Cave by sea to the southeast. The two caves are 700-800 m apart by a small lake. If someone stands in one cave and screams, one can hear in the other cave. These two caves not only have a lot of stalactites and beautiful scenes, but they also attract visitors because of a very moving history. In a cave there is a horizontal rock that looks like a girl lying with her hair outstretched and reaching to the sea. Hence it was called the Virgin's Cave. The other cave has a very tall stalactite column that looks like a giant boy looking out to sea. The fishermen say that on rainy days with strong winds, when they pass here, the wind hits the cliffs, which flicker like a drum, which is why the locals call it the Drum Cave.
- Hang Luồn (Luon Cave): Halong Bay has a very large cave system, each cave has its own beauty and stories related to it. One of the typical caves is Luon Cave on Bo Hon Island, 14 km from Bai Chay. The stalactites have been formed in many different shapes and sizes for millions of years. In front of the cave is the Con Rùa Island, right that Cổng Trời Gate of heaven.
activities
- Kayaking: Discover Halong Bay by kayak
- Seaplane: Enjoy the view of Halong Bay at an altitude of 150 to 3,000 m above sea level from the seaplane.
- Overnight on the junk: You cross the enchanting bay on a traditional junk. The journey goes through emerald green water past rocky islands, some of them bizarrely shaped, and floating villages, so you can experience the everyday life of the people in the bay up close.
- Climbing mountains
- Discovery of the beautiful caves
- Visiting the fishing villages: You can rent bamboo boats directly at the tourist port in Halong and visit fishing villages such as Vung Vieng, Cua Van, Ba Hang ...
accommodation
There are basically three options for staying overnight. On the mainland, in Hạ Long, on the largest island in the bay, Cát Bà or on one of the countless junks that operate tours into Halong Bay.
security
health
Practical advice
Cellular / Internet: Not the whole bay is covered by cellular networks. The main island Cát Bà it offers of course. There is also a reception at the spectacular cave of Hang Sửng Sốt and the beach island Ti Tốp. One of the junks' overnight berths is also located nearby.
