Bai Tu Long Bay: Mesmerizing wild beauty
Overview of Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay is a bay in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, located in the Gulf of Tonkin and in the Northeast region of Vietnam. With hundreds of large and small islands, Bai Tu Long Bay spreads across Ha Long city, Cam Pha city and Van Don island district. The southwest of the bay borders Ha Long Bay, the west borders the mainland of Cam Pha city, the east borders the sea and the northeast borders Co To island district.
Historical relics of Bai Tu Long Bay
One of the famous places is Van Don, a busy seaport since the Ly Dynasty. Nearly 900 years ago, this place used to be a bustling destination for traders from countries such as Siam, China, Japan, India, etc. They came here to exchange goods, turning Van Don into a bustling and developed trading port.
Bai Tu Long Bay is also the place marking the heroic victories of General Tran Khanh Du and the three Pham brothers (from Quan Lan commune) in the war against the Mongol army. In 1288, here, they defeated the food fleet of enemy general Truong Van Ho, contributing to the glorious victory of the Dai Viet army.
In addition, Bai Tu Long Bay is also famous for Cua Ong Temple (also known as Suot Temple), which worships Hung Nhuong Vuong Tran Quoc Tang, the third son of Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. This is an important historical site, attracting many tourists to visit and commemorate the merits of national heroes.
The beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay
In recent years, tourism services in Bai Tu Long Bay have increasingly developed, attracting thousands of tourists because of the magical and pristine beauty of this place. Bai Tu Long Bay captivates many tourists from far and wide thanks to:
The magical beauty of hundreds of islands, large and small
Bai Tu Long Bay stands out with hundreds of large and small islands, created thousands of years ago. Each island has a majestic and ancient beauty, creating a watercolor painting that captivates visitors. Coming to the bay, visitors can enjoy exploring Van Don island district and famous island clusters such as Cap Ky Gia, Cap Ky Nhay, Hon Ba Sao, Hon Chong, Quan Lan island, Minh Chau island. Besides, Me Cung cave, Thien Canh cave, Con Co island and Bai Tho mountain are also places not to be missed.
Owns many beautiful pristine beaches
Bai Tu Long Bay is famous for many beautiful pristine beaches such as Minh Chau beach, Con Co beach, Co To beach, Van Don beach, and Quan Lan. Visitors will be overwhelmed by the immense beauty of the sea and the long, smooth white sand beaches stretching along the coast. Coming here, visitors can enjoy immersing themselves in the clear blue sea water and breathing cool air, creating a feeling of relaxation and refreshment
Beautiful natural scenery captivates people's hearts
The seascape at Bai Tu Long Bay always captivates people, whether at dawn or dusk. Every time of the day, the bay has a different, sparkling and magical beauty. It is in this paradise that visitors will have the opportunity to capture beautiful moments through each photo, preserving unforgettable memories.
Which month should I travel to Bai Tu Long Bay?
If you are wondering which month to travel to Quang Ninh and the ideal time to visit Bai Tu Long Bay, the answer is summer, from March to May every year. During this period, the weather is warm, suitable for outdoor activities such as swimming and participating in water games to cool off on summer days.
If you want to admire the scenery and enjoy the peaceful space of Bai Tu Long Bay, you can visit in the fall, from August to October. In the fall, the sea water is clear and the air is pleasant, very suitable. Suitable for trips to enjoy the bay scenery and take photos.
Each season at Bai Tu Long Bay has its own interesting experiences for visitors. However, tourists should limit visiting the bay from June to July. At this time, Bai Tu Long Bay often experiences sudden rainstorms, affecting tourists' travel experience.
How to get to Bai Tu Long Bay?
To get to Bai Tu Long Bay, visitors need to move to Hon Gai wharf, then board a boat to the bay. Every day there are boats taking visitors to the bay, so traveling is quite convenient. You just need to buy a train ticket at the wharf, then get on the boat and start the journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
Attractive activities when traveling to Bai Tu Long Bay
Experience on the cruise
Yacht rental service at Bai Tu Long Bay allows visitors to admire the mountain and sea scenery and enjoy the cool breeze. The cruise passes through limestone mountains such as Ga Choi island, Dinh Huong island, and Mai Nha island, bringing a new discovery experience.
Visit Cong Dam fishing village
Cong Dam fishing village offers an experience of Northern fishermen's life. Visitors can fish, chat with people and explore beautiful small houses and soaring mountains by bamboo boat.
Kayaking
Kayaking helps visitors feel the majesty of nature, explore cliffs and caves. Visitors should wear short clothes or swimsuits to avoid getting wet and ensure good health to participate.
Visit Bai Tu Long National Park
Bai Tu Long National Park is a biosphere reserve with a rich ecosystem. Tourists can admire pristine islands and limestone mountains, as well as visit villages of the Tay, San Diu, and Red Dao people.
What to eat when traveling to Bai Tu Long Bay?
Coming to Bai Tu Long Bay, visitors will not only enjoy beautiful scenery and experience interesting water games, but also have the opportunity to enjoy attractive island specialties. The dishes here are all made from fresh seafood such as cobia, grouper, crab, shrimp, crab, squid, snails, snails, geoduck,...
Bai Tu Long Bay cuisine is famous for the following specialties:
Monks
Geoduck is a type of seafood with high nutritional value and delicious taste. In Bai Tu Long Bay, geoduck is raised a lot so the price is more affordable than the market. Visitors can safely enjoy dishes made from geoduck without worrying about the price.
Blue crab
Blue crabs are the main ingredient in many attractive dishes such as steamed blue crabs, blue crabs with green pepper sauce,... These dishes have a strong flavor of the sea, making diners irresistible.
Nodding cake
Banh gou is a dish made from rice, similar to banh cuon in other localities but has a characteristic sweet and greasy flavor. This is a unique and attractive dish that you should try when coming to Bai Tu Long.
Boiled spinach soup
Malabar spinach soup is a specialty dish of Quang Ninh. This soup has a special and delicious flavor, making it unforgettable for anyone who has ever tasted it.
Bai Tu Long Bay is a tourist destination with many hidden potentials that are gradually being awakened. Hopefully, the attraction of natural wonders and the hospitality of the people here will increasingly spread to domestic and foreign tourists.