Bai Tu Long Bay is located near Halong Bay and has many similar geological features. Because there is a great combination of island and the sea, this place has become one of the five best destinations in Southeast Asia according to Gecko Travel’s assessment. However, this is still a little known journey and promises to bring many unique experiences. If you are looking for a beautiful destination like Halong Bay and less crowded, this will definitely be a perfect choice. Let’s refer to offline!
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1. Overview of Bai Tu Long Bay
1.1 Location
Bai Tu Long is a bay of Quang Ninh, located in the east of the famous Ha Long Bay. It is only 150 kilometers from China and about 170 kilometers from Hanoi capital to the east. Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam includes hundreds of large and small islands in the Tonkin Gulf, including limestone islands and schist Islands.
1.2 Why is Bai Tu Long Bay worth a visit?
Bai Tu Long Bay in Vietnam impresses with beautiful landscapes, including pristine and deserted beaches, impressive limestone mountains, peaceful fishing villages, beautiful caves and limestone mountains. This place also surprised visitors with biodiversity and two ecosystems including moist tropical rain forest ecosystems and marine and coastal ecosystems.
In addition, this place also has many interesting destinations such as Bai Tu Long National Park, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Cong Do Area, Da Xep Park, Thien Canh Son cave, Cong Dam area and Tra Gioi beach. Along with the emerald green water and floating limestone mountains, Bai Tu Long Bay will be an ideal place for travelers who prefer to see beautiful scenery like Halong Bay in a deserted and peaceful space.
1.3 The most ideal time to go to Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long is an island area with a climate that divides into two distinct seasons: hot and humid summer (from April to October) and cold dry winter (from November to March next year). In general, the Bai Tu Long Bay weather is relatively peaceful and pleasant with an average annual temperature ranging from 15 – 25 degrees C. Therefore, visitors can visit the bay at any time of the year.
In particular, from February to May and October to November are the most ideal times. At this time, the Bai Tu Long Bay weather is extremely comfortable, has warm sunshine and less rain. If you like to enjoy a vacation in a quiet space, you should go to Bai Tu Long Bay in April to June when there are a few tourists due to not the peak tourist season. On the contrary, you should avoid coming here from July to September, when there is heavy rain and storms.
2. How to get to Bai Tu Long Bay?
Typically, trips to Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam will depart at Hon Gai port, Ha Long city. Depending on your starting location, a trip here often takes:
- From the center of Hanoi to Hon Gai Port: About 3 hours 15 minutes travel by bus or car for about 136 kilometers.
- From Noi Bai International Airport to Hon Gai Port: About 3 hours 30 minutes travel by bus or car for about 157 kilometers.
- From Cat Bi International Airport to Hon Gai Port: About 2 hours traveling by car or taxi for 79 kilometers.
Note: All cruise companies have shuttle shuttle services included in the price or extra charge. For more convenience, you can check in advance to choose a reputable service provider.
3. Bai Tu Long Bay attractions
When traveling to Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam, you can visit the following attractions:
- Vung Vieng fishing village:
This is a small fishing village, with beautiful and peaceful natural scenery. Along with the pristine beauty remains, this place also clearly shows the cultural identity and daily life of the Northern fishermen. Here, visitors can learn about the lives of fishermen, take a bamboo boat around the village, explore the fishing farm and try their best to catch fish.
- Tra Gioi beach:
This is a deserted sand with peaceful water, where you can swim, sunbathe and enjoy a barbecue on the beach. At this point, you will be overwhelmed by white sand, clear blue water and the beautiful landscape of small islands. Tra Gioi beach is not very large, surrounded by majestic mountains, bringing an overview of Bai Tu Long Bay.
- Cong Do area:
Cong Do island has an area of 23.3 kilometers square meters with a peak of 172 meters high. It has a pristine landscape with many winding oceanic basins, creating natural lakes. In addition, this is also home to many marine species such as shrimp, crabs, fish, squid, algae,… The southwestern sea area of the island also has large and colorful coral reefs.
- Cong Dam area:
Cong Dam area impresses with the majestic and poetic beauty of an outdoor geological museum. It owns rocky mountains formed from stacked rocks in a straight line, and the peaceful space of natural scenery on the bay. When coming here, visitors can visit the fishing village, go kayaking and experience the afforestation.
- Thien Canh Son cave:
Thien Canh Son cave is one of the most prominent highlights of Bai Tu Long Bay. This is a beautiful cave decorated with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. The entrance to the cave is hidden under the green forest canopy, bringing a spectacular perspective to the bay.
- Da Xep park:
This is a beautiful nature reserve, which has existed for 320 million years. This area is a special geological park with the landscape of hundreds of small islands formed from natural limestone, and the pristine and peaceful beach.
- Bai Tu Long National Park:
Bai Tu Long National Park is located in the population of Bai Tu Long Bay, about 200 kilometers from Hanoi capital. In 2017, it was recognized as ASEAN’s 38th Heritage Garden. Bai Tu Long National Park impresses thanks to the area of the forest, the whole sea, and the islands alternating with limestone mountains create primeval forests with a variety of vegetation, seafood and rare animals.
- Populated islands:
In addition, you can visit the densely populated islands such as Quan Lan, Cong Dong, Ngoc Vung and Cong Tay. These islands will bring a glimpse of local life, and open up opportunities for hiking and cycling to explore attractive villages and beautiful beaches.
4. Things to do in Bai Tu Long Bay
Despite being a little known destination, the activities that visitors can do in Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam are very diverse. When you come here, you definitely cannot ignore the following activities:
- Bai Tu Long cruise trip:
This is a large area where visitors can admire the spectacular and pristine natural landscape. Currently, there are many Bai Tu Long cruises that you can choose from. In particular, the cruise often offers tours of the day, 2 days 1 night tour and 3 days 2 nights tours through places such as Thien Canh Son cave, Cong Dam area and Vung Vieng fishing area. Along with that, you can try a series of activities when traveling by yacht such as night fishing of squid, learning local life, dining in a cave, kayaking near limestone islands,…
- Visit the fishing villages:
Depending on the specific journey of each yacht, when traveling on the bay, you will have the opportunity to visit the floating fishing villages, it may be the fishing village of Vung Vieng or Cong Dam. Here, you will have a glimpse of the life of the Northern fishermen, learn how to catch fish like a real fisherman, and admire and visit the fishing village.
- Swimming and scuba diving:
If kayaking is an activity you certainly have to try in fishing villages, swimming and scuba diving are the activities you can not ignore when stopping at the beaches. You can lie on the white sand beach to sunbathe and immerse yourself in the clear water to explore the colorful ocean.
5. Top local dishes you should try in Bai Tu Long Bay
To make the journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay becomes more complete, do not forget to enjoy fresh seafood and unique specialties, including:
- Grilled snout otter clam
- Blue king crab
- Squid sausage
- Grilled oyster with onion
- Horseshoe crab
- Clam soup with spinach
6. Tips for your trips to Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam
When visiting Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam, you need to note the following to have a comfortable trip:
- Always wear hats and apply sunscreen because the sun in Vietnam is very fierce.
- Bringing necessary personal items, especially medicine for allergies, insect repellent, colds,…
- Prepare gentle and cool outfits and do not forget to bring swimwear.
- Check the weather and traffic before the trip.
- Have accommodations booked in advance as soon as possible, especially in the peak season of Vietnam tourism.
- Prepare a camera or mobile phone to save beautiful moments on the trip.
Bai Tu Long Bay impresses with long islands, diverse ecosystems and friendly locals. This place still retains its pristine look and has not been known by many tourists, so it will be an ideal place to replace Ha Long Bay if you do not like a crowded journey. Do not forget to contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd to build the perfect schedule for your upcoming vacation, regardless of whether you want to go to Bai Tu Long or another place.
Collected and written: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)
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