If Ha Long Bay is considered a place where mother dragons stay, the cubs gather in Bai Tu Long Bay. Both bays create a mesmerizing beauty that is hard to separate in the overall bay of Quang Ninh.
Bai Tu Long Bay will attract you from the first moment because of its beautiful sea, islands, and nature.
1. General about Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long is located in the northeastern region of Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin, in Quang Ninh province.
The bay covers many areas, including a sea part of Ha Long City, Cam Pha City, and the Van Don island district. The southwest of Bai Tu Long connects Ha Long Bay, the west borders Cam Pha City, the north side borders the Co To Island district, and the east is the immense sea.
With a favorable location, staying on the tourist route from Ha Long City, Bai Tu Long Bay gradually becomes a well-known destination.
To visit this place, you go to Hon Gai Wharf, and then take a boat to the bay. Every day, there are many boats to explore the bay from here. You can buy tickets at the dock to board a cruise ship.
However, if you are a foreigner, the cruises from the beautiful Tuan Chau island with a higher standard, which you can stay overnight on the bay, will be the perfect choice for your needs to visit and explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
2. The best time to visit Bai Tu Long Bay
The season with clear blue water and white clouds is from August to October every year. The time is autumn with cool air, from the end of September to October, which is also the most beautiful time to visit Ha Long Bay, so tourists often come busily.
From March to May, plenty of Vietnamese tourists also travel to Bai Tu Long Bay when the weather is warm enough to swim in the cool water.
June and July are hot summers, but sudden rains and storms can affect your journey to this area. Therefore, you need to check the weather carefully before getting on a boat to visit the bay.
3. Main reasons to choose Bai Tu Long
Bai Tu Long Bay has over 600 large and small islands scattered over a large area. Prominent for its three main island clusters are Ba Mun, Tra Ngo, and Sau, belonging to Bai Tu Long National Park, which is carefully protected.
And here are the main reasons that you should come to Bai Tu Long once:
- Enchanting natural beauty: The lovely scenery of clouds, sky, sea, and islands will give you a beautiful seawater painting.
- Pristine beaches: The sea and islands in Bai Tu Long Bay form enchanting beaches, many of which are still very unspoiled with long fine white sand, such as the beaches of Con Co, Co To, Van Don, and Quan Lan.
- Sparkling scenery at sunrise and sunset: You will be surprised by the peaceful and poetic beauty every time the sunrise or sunset covers the vast sea.
4. Experience activities on Bai Tu Long Bay
4.1. Catch a cruise to discover Bai Tu Long
Many modern 5-star standard ships departing from Tuan Chau port will take you to explore the bay comfortably. Admire the beauty of nature, mountains, and sea, and breathe the fresh air to dispel the stress of city life.
You can choose smaller boats at Hon Gai pier for a daytime trip. A few hours floating in the sea through the islands and relaxing on the fine sand will be unforgettable moments for the journey to explore the bay.
4.2. Discover the life of fishermen in Cong Dam Fishing Village
Cong Dam Fishing Village will be a fascinating stop for you to learn about the local life on the sea. You will have the opportunity to learn how to farm and catch fish.
Small boats bring you closer to the rustic life of the local people. Don’t miss the chance to interact with locals when possible. Fresh fish is ready to buy and prepare for an enjoyable meal.
>> Please see more: Famous fishing villages in Vietnam.
4.3. Explore Bai Tu Long National Park
The nature on the island is also rich. When visiting this area, do not forget to explore Bai Tu Long National Park.
The national park has 178 species of plants, 119 species of fish, 132 species of invertebrates, and 106 coral species. Besides, many prey birds, including the Burmese mulberry kite, Japanese falcon, fire warbler, and greater coucal, are present in this region.
The nature reserve, whose core area is Ba Mun Island, has contributed to the biodiversity of the northern bay area of Vietnam.
4.4. Go swimming and kayaking
Bai Tu Long Bay has many large islands where lots of people live. You can find shimmering beaches with fine white sand. It is nice to swim in the clear blue water.
A favorite activity of plenty of tourists in Bai Tu Long is kayaking. The activity gives you a chance to get closer to the islands and the seawater. Immerse yourself in nature to remove the stress of a busy life. However, you should use kayaking where it is allowed to ensure safety.
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To explore Bai Tu Long Bay, booking a cruise in advance from Halong to spend overnight is the best choice for most guests. Thus, you need to plan your itinerary for at least two days and one night to explore this lovely destination.
