Ha Long Bay is known as one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world today. This place is an extremely harmonious and delicate combination between the vast space of heaven and earth, the vastness of rivers and thousands of rocky islands. They create a wonderful artistic touch that nature provides. If you are planning to go to Ha Long, don’t forget to visit 10 beautiful landscapes of Ha Long like a fairyland revealed through this article.
1. Overview introducing the beautiful scenery in Ha Long
Ha Long Bay is located in the Northeast region of Vietnam. This place possesses thousands of magnificent islands, which are the miraculous results of creation. It can be said that Ha Long is like a colorful picture.
They are expressed in many different aspects, from rocks, water and the vast sky. Currently, Ha Long Bay has been recognized by UNESCO many times as a world natural heritage. The beautiful landscapes of Ha Long are also highly appreciated, loved and welcomed by domestic and international tourists.
2. List of 10 beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay you should not miss
Below is a list of 10 beautiful sights of Ha Long that you should not miss when setting foot in this beautiful bay.
2.1. Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin, in the Northeast region of Vietnam. This beautiful scene is about 30km east of Ha Long Bay. This place includes hundreds of large and small islands, of which many large islands are inhabited. Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay have become two great highlights for the growing tourism of Quang Ninh.
Bai Tu Long Bay is likened to a pristine, enchanting young lady. Coming here, you will be amazed by the 2km long, white, smooth sand beach, blue water and extremely airy space. The journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay will also help you return to ancient times through temples and pagodas built during the Ly Dynasty. Besides, the amazing and wild beauty of rocky islands such as Ba Mun, Tra Ngo Lon, Tra Ngo Nho, Hon Chinh… will also make you admire.
2.2. Titop Island
Titop Island is located about 8km southeast of Tuan Chau international pier. After only 2 hours on the cruise, you can set foot on this beautiful island.
Titop Island has steep banks, one sloping bank with a smooth, flat sandy beach. Coming here, you can choose to swim in the sea or climb to the top of the mountain to see the panoramic view of the island. Looking down from above, you can feel the beauty of Titop beach like a moon embracing the foot of the island. With 360-degree views, this place will help you take extremely beautiful and cool photos for yourself.
2.3. Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave is located in the center of Ha Long, on Bo Hon island. This place is 8km from Tuan Chau international wharf. Sung Sot Cave is about 25 – 30m above sea level, you only need to conquer 140 stone steps to reach the cave entrance.
True to its name, Sung Sot Cave will make you surprised by the beauty that nature has to offer. The cave is divided into 2 main compartments. The entire first compartment is likened to a large, spacious theater. The cave ceiling is covered with a layer of silky “velvet carpet” and a magical stalactite system. Besides, the layers of multi-shaped stalactites such as stone statues, stone elephants, seals, raspberries, flowers, etc. in the cave will make you waver between reality and dreams.
2.4. Thien Cung Cave
Thien Cung Cave is a beautiful scene in Ha Long that you cannot miss. Located in the north of Dau Go Island, this place is 4km south of the cruise ship port.
Thien Cung Cave is considered one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long today. This cave is nearly 10,000 square meters wide with a complex structure including many levels and compartments with very high and wide stone ceilings and cliffs. In particular, in the cave there are many stalactites and stalagmites with strange shapes. They will stimulate visitors’ imagination every time they see them.
True to its name, Thien Cung Cave will make you feel lost in the Bong Lai Fairyland.
2.5. Hon Trong Mai
Hon Trong Mai is located on two wings of a small mountain arc east of the Bo Hon island range. This place is only about 3km from Sung Sot Cave along the sea to the Southeast.
The island is called Hon Trong Mai because when viewed from a distance, these two mountains standing opposite each other are shaped like a pair of cocks fighting in the middle of immense water waves. With its great artistic and meaningful values. Hon Trong Mai has become a symbol of Ha Long Bay and Ha Long tourism. This is also the source of inspiration for many artists creating art today.
2.6. Luon Cave
Luon Cave is located on Bo Hon island, 14km from Bai Chay. This place will bring you the beauty of stalactites created over millions of years in many different shapes and sizes.
Coming to Luon Cave, in addition to the majestic natural scenery, you also have the opportunity to participate in kayaking. This place is considered one of the most beautiful kayaking spots in Ha Long today. With only a length of about 100m, the journey through one of the largest and most beautiful water-through caves in Ha Long will make you gasp in admiration at the beauty that nature and creation bestowed on the cave. this move.
2.7. Tuan Chau Island
Tuan Chau Island is the most beautiful island among the 1,969 islands in Ha Long Bay today. This is also the only island in Ha Long with residents.
This beautiful landscape of Ha Long owns the largest artificial beach in Vietnam, which is Tra Co beach. Tra Co beach is gentle with smooth white sand. This will be the ideal place for you to have fun and participate in interesting water games.
Besides, on Tuan Chau island there is also an attractive entertainment area. Coming here, you can participate in underwater shows. Or participate in exciting sports activities such as parasailing, water skiing, seaplane… They will all be interesting experiences that will make you love this beautiful bay even more.
2.8. Dau Go Cave
Dau Go Cave is located on Dau Go island range, only about 300m from Thien Cung Cave. This is a large and beautiful cave, with ancient and mossy features.
Dau Go Cave has an extremely diverse and rich flora system. Due to the wide opening of the cave, the humidity inside the cave is quite high. In addition, with the impact of sunlight, you can immediately see the diverse development of the flora. Especially moss, ferns and woody plants… That makes a difference compared to many other caves on Ha Long Bay that you have explored.
2.9. Bai Tho Mountain
Bai Tho Mountain is a pretty familiar place, right? This famous mountain is located right in the middle of Ha Long city, with an appearance that is both strange and attractive to tourists at first sight.
From many different angles, Bai Tho Mountain will take on many appearances, from a tiger in disguise, a lion playing with its prey, or a dragon about to take off… From the top of Bai Tho Mountain with a height of 168m, you can see far away. From here, you can see the entire main roads of Ha Long city and the world natural heritage Ha Long Bay.
2.10. Con Coc Island
Con Coc Island is located in Ha Long Bay, only about 12 km southeast of Bai Chay tourist cruise port. This rocky mountain looks like a toad sitting in the position of waiting for rain to fall amidst immense water waves. Therefore, it is called Hon Con Coc.
This is considered a beautiful work of art that nature has bestowed on Ha Long Bay. It has contributed to beautifying the lyrical beauty and promoting the profound human values that Ha Long has. Over many years, this stone has not been deformed or eroded. It makes any tourist who visits will be captivated by its unmistakable beauty and splendor.