HALONG BAY

HALONG BAY

Situated in the northeastern part of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a part of the Gulf of Tonkin. It is comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don.

SUNG SOT (SURPRISE) GROTTO

SUNG SOT (SURPRISE) GROTTO

One of the finest and widest grottos of Halong, Surprise Grotto is on Bo Hon Island.

LUON CAVE

LUON CAVE

Also on Bo Hon Island, 14 kilometers south of Bai Chay Beach, is Luon Cave. In front of the cave is Con Rua (Turtle) Islet, and Sky Gate is on the right.

TI TOP ISLAND

TI TOP ISLAND

Ti Top Island is about seven kilometers southeast of Bai Chay. Its beach is in the shape of a crescent moon. The sand is snow-white from the washing tides.

CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE

CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE

In Halong Bay, fishermen and fishing families live in small floating houses anchored in sheltered coves at the bases of tall mountainous islands, thus deriving some natural protection from Mother Nature’s wrath during typhoon season.

TOI & SANG (DARK & BRIGHT) CAVE

TOI & SANG (DARK & BRIGHT) CAVE

The best way to explore Dark and Bright Caves is by kayak and by swimming through tunnels, as the system of islets is imposing.

BA HAM (THREE TUNNELS) LAKE

BA HAM (THREE TUNNELS) LAKE

Ba Ham Lake, 25 kilometers from the shore, is found on Dau Be (Calf Head) Island in Lan Ha Bay, on the southwest and farthest side of Halong Bay, bordering the immense area of Long Chau Sea.