Vietnam has tropical weather marked by a monsoon season. It is typically humid and warm, although the weather can vary significantly from one area to another due to the long length of the country which covers several weather zones and the variance in altitudes (in late 1999 there was snow in northern Sapa while it [...]
The grotto is on Driftwood Island. Seen from afar, the entrance to the grotto appears to be blue, and has a shape similar to that of a jellyfish. After 90 steps up the island, the entrance is reached. The ceiling of the grotto is about 25 m. Hundreds of stalactites falling down from the roof [...]
Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sửng Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bồ Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Hạ Long Bay. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks. Inside, it [...]
It is situated on the south-west side the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Ha Long City. The way to Thiên Cung is a perilous one, covered on both sides by thick forest. After entering a narrow gate, the grotto’s 130-meter-long girth opens up. Getting in we are more astonished in front of [...]
In the waters of Bái Tử Long Bay, a stone islet is bobbing like an alluring and graceful swan (Thiên Nga) – a swan losing its herd.This stone swan has taken up countless time and rolls of film of tourist near and far.
Soi Sim is an soil island 400 m away from Ti Tốp Island, and 7-8 km from the Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf. In the island there are many ancient trees. The Hạ Long Bay Management Board is going to build a system of guesthouses equipped with modern facilities. At present, a small beach has been [...]
On the way to Ti Tốp Island, visitors see a stone rock resembling a thump jutting out of the sea. Nature has put the Ngón Tay (Finger) Islet here as a reminder of many interesting extras in the discovery of Hạ Long.
Boating past the Ấm Islet some 20 minutes, we see Mặt Quỷ Islet or Monster Head Islet, which protrudes about 30-35 m from the waters of Bái Tử Long Bay. Nature has carved the rock in the shape of a monster head, with a rough big nose standing out from a distorted face. From whatever [...]
In Bái Tử Long Bay, some 7 km east of Bài Thơ (Poem) Mountain stands a stone islet, which resembles a huge magic wand in Andersen’s fairy tales. It clarifies the geological and geomorphologic significance of Hạ Long Bay. Đũa Islet serves as an interesting tourist site and a “lighthouse” for seagoing boats
In the itinerary of Thiên Cung – Ðầu Gỗ – Ti Tốp, one finds Ðỉnh Hương Islet or Lư Hương (Incense Burner Islet) to the southwest of Ðầu Gỗ Island. Passing the Chó Ðá (Stone Dog) Islet and the Con Mèo (Cat) Islet, one sees an imposing stone slab resting on two other small stones [...]
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