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 Traveltovietnam > Vietnam Attractions > Location Guide
About Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh Province) |
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Quang Ninh province lies in the north-east corner of Viet Nam. To the north it borders
China with a 170km stretch. In the south it borders on Haiphong. To the east is
Ha Long Bay; and to the west is Lang Son province. Its coastline is 250 km long.
Halong city features a meandering coastline, numerous estuaries and tidal flats
and more than 2,000 large and small islands. Exactly 1,030 of these have been named.
Quang Ninh is a mountainous and coastal province with more than 80% of its area
being made up of mountains and hills. The 2,000 some islands are also considered
mountains.
How to get here: Quang Ninh is 55km form Haiphong and 160km from
Hanoi.
Air - You can get here by helicopter every Saturday from Hanoi.
Road - It takes about 3 hours by car from Hanoi to Halong. |
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Ha Long Sightseeings |
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HA LONG BAY: Ha Long bay located north of South China Sea is 165km
east of Hanoi, in Quang Ninh province. The bay, one of the most famous Vietnamese
tourist attractions, has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Ha Long bay covers an area of 1,500sq.km. Among the several beaches along its winding
coastline is Bai Chay, located just north of Cat Ba island. The reserve of marine
life in the bay is flourishing and offers great potential for snorkeling.
The area is filled with thousands of islands of all shapes and sizes' most getting
their names from their unusual shapes, such as Voi island (elephant), Ga Choi island
(fighting cocks) and Mai Nha island (Roof).
VIRGIN & MALE GROTTO: The Virgin grotto is situated on Bo Hon
islet, 15km south of Bai Chay beach. It runs winding through the heart of the island
it occupies for more than 2km.
When visiting the Virgin Grotto, you can still see the petrified girl with her long
hair hanging down and eyes looking towards the mainland. Opposite, the Male Grotto
is still home to the lover, whose face is turned towards his mate. At times, his
passionate calls and blows against the walls of the grotto can still be heard.
THIEN CUNG GROTTO: This recently discovered grotto is perhaps the
most beautiful grotto in all of Ha Long bay. Thien Cung is situated on the south-west
site of the bay, 4km from the wharf outside of Ha Long city.
It is found in a small range of island that resemble a throne embracing two superb
grottoes at its core. The way to Thien Cung is a bit strenuous, going up a path
covered on both sides by thick forest. Bu it is very rewarding: after entering a
narrow gate, the magnificent, 130m-long grotto opens up.
BAI THO (POEM) MOUNTAIN: Bai Tho mountain is 106m high. It run
along the coast, half on land and half in the sea. Sailing in the bay, one or two
hundred meters from the mountain, one can see a poem carved on a flat stone cliff.
In 1468 emperor Le Thanh Tong who was also a poet, made an inspection tour of the
North-East region. He stopped at the foot of the mountain and inspired by the magnificent
beauty of the surroundings, he wrote a poem.
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Transportation |
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Northern Service Flight Company (182 Truong Chinh, Hanoi) offers and helicopter
flight every Saturday from Hanoi, departing at 8am and returning at 3pm. |
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Take the train from Hanoi to Haiphong, then by a boat to Halong Bay. |
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Bai Chay Station is by the Bai Chay Post Office. Buses leave Hanoi' Gia Lam Station
for Bai Chay. Air-con minibuses depart daily from Kim Ma station to Bai Chay. It
takes 3 hours and 40 minutes and costs 35,000VND.
Minibus depart from Bai Chay to Hanoi from Mien Tay Bus station. |
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Daily ferries leave from the dock in Hon Gai for Haiphong, Cat Hai island and Mong
Cai. |
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