Tourist Attractions in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh

Halong Bay - General Information
Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don. Halong Bay borders Cat Ba Island in the southwest, the East Sea in the east, and the mainland, creating a 120 km coastline.

History of the name “Halong”
“Ha Long” is literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons." Prior to the 19th century, this name was not recorded in any document or archive. When mentioning the present-day Quang Ninh Sea or Ha Long Bay, old historical books often referred to them by the names of An Bang, Luc Thuy or Van Don. Not until the late 19th century did the name of Halong Bay appear on a French Marine Map.

Geographical Location and Climate
Halong Bay is located in the Northeast of Vietnam, belonging to Quang Ninh Province. It is in the coastal area stretching from 1060 56’ to 1070 37’ east longitude and 200 43’ to 210 09’ north latitude.

Tuan Chau Islet
Tuan Chau is in an important position at the entrance of the waterway system of Thang Long, Bach Dang and Van Don and this is why it was formerly a military watch station...

Bai Chay Beach
Bai Chay is a resort located along the coast of Halong Bay. This is a windward ocean resort which has a year round average temperature of 20oC (68oF).

Dau Go (Driftwood) Grotto
Hundreds of stalactites falling down from the roof of the grotto look like a waterfall. The grotto is divided into three main parts. The exterior is a room with a vault full of natural light...

Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto
Going in the Thien Cung Grotto, we have a sensation of just watching a unique, meticulous, interesting fine-art museum which is made by nature, get out of the imagine ability and intellect of man...

Bai Tho Mountain (Poem Mountain)
A top Bai Tho Mountain, you feel surprised at the magnificent landscape of Halong Bay....

Sung Sot (Surprise) Grotto
It is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage and consists of great paved stone blocks...

Bai Tu Long Bay
There's more to northeastern Vietnam than Halong Bay. The sinking limestone plateau, which gave birth to the bay's spectacular islands, continues for some 100km to the Chinese border. The area immediately northeast of Halong Bav is known as Bai Tu Long Bay.

Am Islet
An island jutting out of the seawaters, the tea-pot of the Jade Emperor, who accidentally dropped it into Halong so its handle was broken....

Ba Ham Lake
Location: Situated on the south side of Halong Bay, Ba Ham Lake is found on Dau Be Island (Calf Head Island) in Lan Ha Bay...
 

Ba Mun Island & Bai Tu Long National Park
It is the only island in Halong Bay that is home to a primitive forest. There are countless species of plants and trees, some with giant trunks. This forest is also home to many rare animals ...

Ba Trai Dao Islet
The island connects to a legend of about the romantic love between a youngest fairy, who was very pretty with a young and poor fisherman...

Bo Hon Island
It is a beautiful island of Halong Bay, not only its splendid scenery but also it is one of the largest in the area...