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Feb 9, 2023
By Linda
Along with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay was voted as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. The charm of this bay comes from the majestic beauty of nature and interesting culinary experiences.
Bai Tu Long, 170 km from Hanoi, is a bay and national park in the northeast of Halong Bay. Covering an area of about 158 square kilometers, this place is made up of hundreds of large and small islands, this bay is especially home to many ecosystems for visitors to visit such as: mangroves, schist islands, tropical forests and tropical forests. Coral reef. Like Halong Bay, this place is made up of huge limestone mountains jutting out of the water and is an area protected by the local government on both land and sea.
According to legend, Halong Bay is the home and final resting place of a ferocious mother dragon sent to help the Vietnamese defend their country from foreign invaders. She spits out various gems and flints, which become karsts. Bai Tu Long Bay is said to be the place where her descendants came down and stayed. This place when translated into English also means "Bow and pay respects to the children of dragons."
Bai Tu Long National Park
For tourists who are passionate about travel, Bai Tu Long Bay is home to many interesting destinations such as: Vung Vieng fishing village, Cong Do area, Da Xe park, Thien Canh Son cave,... With a population of about 320,000 people, this place is also famous for the local culture that helps visitors experience the indigenous way of life. This is such a serene and breathtaking area, you'll feel like you're traveling back to the Jurassic period.
Bai Tu Long Bay is a great alternative for travelers who want to experience the unspoiled natural landscape without too many people, unlike Halong Bay Cruises. There is no denying that the best way to explore Bai Tu Long Bay is by taking a boat tour. There are many cruises available to give you a range of breathtaking views.
Itineraries usually focus on the journey through famous landmarks with majestic mountains and clear sea water such as Thien Canh Son cave, Ban Chan island, Cong Dam area. You can also experience a multitude of activities on the cruise tours such as squid fishing, immersing in indigenous life in floating houses or dining in a cave by candlelight.
Many cruise operators will help their guests get the most out of their cruise experience with excellent service. You can refer to some famous cruises such as Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises:
| Cruises | Departure Port | Route |
Halong International Passenger Port | Halong International Passenger Port – Mua Hoa – Cap La (An elegant dinner is served to us in the dining room as the sun sets on another beautiful day in Bai Tu Long Bay) – Halong International Passenger Port | |
Halong International Passenger Port | Hanoi – Halong International Passenger Port – Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Cong Do (After this, you can take the evening as you please, perhaps at the spa, at the bar, on the squid fishing boat or in your cabin) – Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Halong International Passenger Port | |
Halong International Passenger Port | Halong International Passenger Port - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cong Do - Cap La Area - Tra San (After dinner in the restaurant, you are free to do as you wish. This might be a spot of squid fishing with the crew or drinks at the bar) – Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong International Passenger Port |
Unlike the best caves to visit in Halong Bay: Dau Go Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Dark and Light Cave,...In Bai Tu Long, the most famous cave is Thien Canh Son, which can be reached by walking through a path hidden under the dense forest canopy. This place is made up of three main chambers. The structures inside the cave come in many different forms, like blooming lotuses, seals or flowers. In particular, the ceiling of the cave is like a colorful carpet with sparkling stalactites hanging down. Exploring the caves can be an almost spiritual experience as you marvel at the beauty of the stalagmites sparkling in the occasional beams of light.
Thien Canh Son Cave
Vung Vieng Floating Village, located 20 km from the mainland in the center of Bai Tu Long Bay, is a great place to learn about the boating and fishing lifestyle of the locals. At this place, you will be immersed in the local culture with fishing boats casting nets and the laughter of workers, giving Vung Vieng an idyllic and traditional character. You can choose to tour the village by rowing a boat with the locals or rent a kayak and experience this calm, peaceful area for yourself.
Isolated from the mainland, Cong Dam fishing village is a destination not many tourists come to. This area is wild, clean and undeveloped. This place is similar in shape to Vung Vieng with many ferries and caves around such as Tra Gioi, Cay Bang and Cat Oan that are worth exploring. Besides, you can learn the culture of a small floating village of about 120 people here.
As for beaches, Bai Tu Long Bay has an abundance of options and may even overtake Halong Bay. Most are indeed beautiful with blue sea and composition with limestone karsts. Ban Chan beach is possibly the most famous and biggest in the bay.
It is known that the topographical conditions on Ban Chan island are very wild when it is located 2.5 hours from the mainland by boat. Seen from above, Ban Chan Beach appears very poetic with mountains, green plants and surrounded by the blue water of the most beautiful bay in Vietnam. The boats turning along the waves in the distance and the sunset shining directly on the water surface further adorn the majestic and poetic beauty of Ban Chan Island.
Located in northern Vietnam, Bai Tu Long Bay is affected by 4 seasons in 1 year. If you are looking for steady weather with sunny and cool green beaches, the best time to go would be in early summer (March to May) and late autumn (September to November). At this time, visitors will be comfortable with sunshine and wind. Raining decreases so do not influence your activities in Bai Tu Long.
We hope this article has provided information to help you in planning a trip to visit Bai Tu Long Bay, the undiscovered gem near Halong Bay center. Have a great holiday!
