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.

Hang Hanh Grotto
Hang Hanh Grotto is extremely beautiful. The small boat will take you through the stone passageway by lamp-light, casting magical colors on the hanging stalactites...

Kim Quy Grotto
Location: Kim Quy Grotto or Golden Tortoise Grotto is situated on Dam Nam Islet, with a peak 187m above sea level.

Luon Grotto
In front of the grotto is Con Rua Islet and the Sky Gate is on the right. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water...

Mat Quy Islet
We see Mat Quy Islet or Monster Head Islet, which protrudes about 30-35m from the waters of Bai Tu Long Bay...

Me Cung Grotto
Me Cung Grotto has been recognized by archaeologists as one of the vestiges of the pre-Halong new Stone Age culture that existed between 7,000 and 10,000 years ago...

Minh Chau Beach
Location: Minh Chau Beach is situated 15km from Quan Lan Beach, in Van Don District.

Ngon Tay Islet
On the way to Ti Top Island, visitors see a stone rock resembling a thump jutting out of the sea...

Oan Islet
Location: Situated 300m away from Bai Tho Mountain and 5km from the Bai Chay Tourist Wharf, a 22-meter islet stands out in Bai Tu Long Bay.

Quan Lan Beach
Its pristine beauty features unspoiled environment. The deep blue beach has strong waves and white sand, which spans over several kilometers...

Reu Island
Location: Reu Island lies just 500m from the tourist boats wharf, Halong Bay City.

Soi Sim Islet
In the island there are many ancient trees. The Halong Bay Management Board is going to build a system of guesthouses equipped with modern facilities...

Su Tu Bien Islet
Location: On the canoe route to Thien Cung - Dau Go Grottoes, one should visit Hon Su Tu Bien or Sea Lion Islet, which is 10 minutes away from the Bai Chay...