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Jul 29, 2023
By Ms. Minh Thu
Among the many small and large islands of Halong Bay, Dinh Huong Islet Halong, or Incense burner islet, is a well-known destination. Dinh Huong Islet, which lies near to Dog Stone Island, is thought to be nature's masterpiece as a result of extensive testing with other islands. Dinh Huong Island is shaped like the top of an incense burner; although it has a very superficial aspect and is readily mistaken for the idea of a massive incense burner balanced on four thin stones, it is actually very sturdy. Let's explore this unique islet with Vietnam Escape Tours.
To the Western countries, “Dinh huong” or “Lu huong” may be a strange image and people here may have never seen or heard of this before. However, Dinh huong plays a crucial role in Vietnamese culture. Dinh Huong, is a spiritual item, where to put burned incense. This can be made of many materials such as copper, cement, ceramic or stone. Dinh Huong is often placed at pagodas, shrines, or temples across the country. It has a great bulk, and is very heavy, which may take a lot of people, even a dozen people to carry it. Dinh Huong is the very image that reflects the long-lasting tradition of Vietnamese people, which is: when you drink water, remember the source. Vietnamese people believe that the very sacred meaning of burning incense is the place where gods and buddhas gather, grandparents, ancestors, etc. return to their children and grandchildren, receive wishes and bless their families.
Dinh Duong plays an important role in Vietnamese culture
It is simply because the islet in question has the shape taking after dinh huong, local people give that name to the islet. The islet has a huge size, which really resembles any dinh huong located in pagodas or temples. When the tide goes down, the islet itself reveals four pins, as if they are four legs of a real dinh huong above the sea. Many tourists coming to Halong recognize that they can visualize an image of dinh huong.
Dinh Huong Islet
Ha Long Bay possesses surreal beauty, which is well-known all over the world. However, not all visitors know the legend behind this famous wonder. In Sino-Vietnamese, "Ha Long" means a wide place for dragons to take down. Legend has it that, during the founding of the country, the King of Heaven gave the Mother Dragon and her cubs to defend Vietnam. When the enemy fleet entered the bay, a herd of dragons appeared and attacked them. Some of them burned the enemy ships with fire. Others used gems to attack the warships. Thousands of years later, the gems turned into islands, and the place where the mother dragon stopped was named Ha Long, the baby dragons landed in a nearby bay and was named Bai Tu Long.
The giant Dinh Huong Islet situated in the vast sea is a sacred symbol of Halong Bay. This islet expresses gratefulness and appreciability of Vietnamese people to Mother Dragon and her cubs for protecting them and defending the country against the enemy. At the same time, this Dinh Huong on the sea is the place for the whole country to pay tribute to all heroes, historic characters and people who sacrificed for the sake of national peace. This islet once more asserts the valuable tradition of Vietnamese people: when you drink water, remember the source. Because of its priceless mental and spiritual values, Dinh Huong Islet was printed on the 200,000 VND note, being the pride of Halong locals in particular and Vietnamese people in general.
Dinh Huong Islet was printed on the 200,000 VND note
Taking photos with Dinh Huong Islet Halong
Dinh Huong Islet is regarded as a stunning piece of natural sculpture. Because of this islet's distinctive shape and the opportunity to take pictures with it, many tourists decide to board some cruises that pass through it. Many of the islets in Halong Bay, like Man Head Islet (Dau Nguoi Islet) and Monster Face Islet (Mat Quy Islet), require a certain angle in order to be seen. But on Dinh Huong Islet Halong, the Dinh Huong shape is visible from any direction.
Kayaking
Another thing you should do is go on a kayak tour of Dinh Huong Islet. Kayaking is not a risky activity that everyone may attempt. You can easily kayak yourself for the next entire journey if you just pay attention to the staff's directions and practice some basic maneuvers. Thanks to this Dinh Huong Islet, you won't be concerned about getting lost.
Swimming
You may feel regretful when visiting Halong Bay without swimming. If you submerge your body into the water, which is incredibly translucent, cool, and fresh, it will relieve your stress and discomfort. You should frequently rely on Dinh Huong Islet if you wish to unwind after swimming. You can swim under the shady area of this islet.
There are numerous ways to travel to Chopstick Islet Halong, and each one has advantages and disadvantages.
Motorbike: Using a motorbike is a cost-effective option. You may either drive your own or rent one. You can take in the picturesque city or rural scenery while you travel. You can be accommodating in terms of timing when using this car. But terrible weather might ruin your trip. Furthermore, riding a motorcycle while carrying children is highly inconvenient.
Coach: At the Bat Giap bus stop, you can purchase tickets. This is a less expensive method of traveling to Halong Bay. However, you must pay attention to the coach's schedule to avoid missing it. Additionally, anyone who is susceptible to vehicle sickness should avoid this.
Private car: This is the most private and pleasant mode of transportation because you don't have to share space with other passengers like when taking a coach but still have the freedom you need. If you have kids, taking a private automobile is absolutely perfect for you. The best private automobile for you is typically included when you take a cruise on Halong Bay.
The best time to explore Halong Bay is all year round, and Chopstick Islet in particular welcomes visitors. But because storms frequently make landfall during these months, you should avoid going to Halong from July to September. In truth, you are still able to visit Halong during this time, but you must carefully watch the weather to ensure that your trip does not fall during a storm. Avoid going swimming in July and August because these are the two months with the highest temperatures if you are prone to sunstroke.
- Packing a hat, sunglasses, and sun cream to avoid sunburn.
- Around one hour is the advised duration of time to swim or kayak in order to prevent sunstroke.
- Do not throw any trash into the sea to preserve the beautiful, clean and green landscape.
Besides Monster Face Islet, Trong Mai Islet or Chopstick Islet, Dinh Huong Islet Halong is also an islet worth visiting. If you are planning for your Vietnam tour, Halong Bay is a must and don’t forget to come over this beautiful islet. Thanks so much for reading!
