Three Tunnels Lake - Ha Long Bay

Three Tunnels Lake –Ha Long Bay is a round lake which is surrounded by mountains with the distance about 25 km far from Bai Chay wharf in the Southeast. This lake is belonging to Goat Head Mountain, and famous for fantastic sceneries. Through three submerged caves under mountain with magic stalactites in low hang down to the surface. This lake is located completely inside under mountain if tourists want to discover this place, tourists have to take boat. In order to access to this lake, tourists can take Ha Long cruise tour. The cruise with kayak service will give tourist a chance to discover this mystery lake.

Besides the glorious sightseeing, this place is also famous for its diversity of flora and fauna such as: unique monkey, bird, coral reef, ferrets, orchid…
The cave is quite long and dark, many cliffs are near the entrance of the cave, and there are many orchids, ponytail bamboo. At the end of the second row, there is ancient star fruit tree that squirrels, monkeys, parrots often come here to take fruits. Tourists can admire the biodiversity of fauna such bats third butterfly, very beautiful grotto. Tourists can see the bottom of cave and the fish that swim in it. There are boats waiting at the door to take tourists into the lake, each of which carries 6-7 people. Each times lasts for 45 minutes. Visitors have to pay fares about 10-15 thousand VND / trip. Before leaving the ship to small boat, tourists should remember to wear life jacket.

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Halong values

Aesthetic value
The beauty of Ha Long Bay is made up of three elements: stone, water and sky.  Ha Long island ice system is diverse. The lines, textures, colors of the island mountain, ocean mingles with the sun to create a picture wearing.

Joss-stick Island exudes spiritual significance. Fighting cock Island is a philosophical depth and over thousand years it still stood sun conditions. The foundation blocks shaggy gray cold storage and seems to recall life constantly changes were transformed into the roof; she carried you, man, the people...
The largest of these islands are attractive beautiful caves, strange.  Hidden wood cave is sexy and overwhelmed with all the stalactites look. Heavenly Palace Cave is as a monumental temple, beautiful. Beautiful Amazing Cave with stalactites bring unexpected shape of forest birds, frogs, dragons, waterfalls and many other shape, such as opening up a fairytale world. Each has its own unique beauty as passionate in his heart.
Halong Bay Sea still remains a blue color forever and flows quietly, absorbed with time. Halong looks beautiful in four seasons. In the spring, the vegetation shoots mike specifically on Limestone Mountains. In summer, cool and clear sky, the sun shimmering particles fall to the sea.
Geology - geomorphology value
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nong Duc Manh during his visit to Ha Long Bay on 29/10/2001da wrote: “Ha Long Bay, one of the wonders endowed by nature, a world heritage, and longevity symbol Vietnam Fatherland, the pride of our people. Generations of Vietnam today and in the future must do their utmost to preserve, conserve and promote the values amazing Halong Bay. To Halong Bay is a destination not only of our people across the country, but also the meeting place of friends all over the world. "

In recent years, Halong Bay honored to welcome many international delegations, leaders from many countries around the world.
The value of biodiversity
Biodiversity is an important resource should be preserved, protected to maintain ecological balance to Halong, including all life forms are created from earth. Biological diversity including cultural diversity, are an expression of the people, an important factor in the ecosystem.
Biodiversity Halong Bay can be divided into two major ecosystems, such as: Ecosystem moist evergreen tropical and marine ecosystems and coastal

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Bai Chay beach - Quang Ninh

Bai Chay is a popular man-made beach with 500m long and 100m wide . Every early morning or late afternoon, thousands of people  come down here for swimming, the beach becomes more and more incredibly bustle.

According to ancient legend , Bai Chay is a place where group of  Mongol army’s boats of foods led by Truong Van  Ho for invading Vietnam, was burn totally by Tran Khanh Du and Tran’s army and being washed ashore. Because many ships was burned, Northeast wind blew fire  to the west bank of Cua Luc river therefore the dry forest nearby turned into flame. Nowadays, the burned forest is called Bai Chay. Another folk legend delicated that the boats usually moored on the beach in the west of the Continent.

At the bottom and surounding of the boat, there were  many sea- acorns sticking tightly and ate the boat therefore the fishermen burned  casuarinas leaves around it . From Hon Gai and other places, people saw  that fire boat was always burning up so this place is called Bai Chay. Every year, Bai Chay took the wind from the sea blowing into. Topography is a low range of hills running gently toward the sea, stretching over 2km of the ancient embrace, are mixed as the hotel, the small villa architecture separately.
Inside paved road, close to the bay of white sand and lush green casuarinas , the cute little venders nestled under the canopy of casuarina. After swimming, tourists can enjoy specialties dishes from seafood. The sea wind here as magic hand which help tourist releasing affliction and sorrow.

Recently, the Royal international companies have invested many services on this beach . Bai Chay tourist site is planning to be the most beautiful tourist area of Ha Long City including restaurants, water puppet shows, traditional music, Hoang Gia International Park , windsurf and model Cars service on the beach.

By Gray line vietnam

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Explore Titop island

Located in the central heritage area - the wonders of the world Halong Bay, about 7 - 8km to the southeast of Bai Chay harbor, Ti Top Island is considered one of the most attractive destinations, the choice of many tourists visit the Gulf.

In the map of Halong by France in the late 19th century, the island was named Cat Nang Islet. On 22/11/1962, this small island welcomed President Ho and the astronaut German Titop to visit and stay here. To mark the anniversary of that trip, President Ho Chi Minh named the island after Titop.

This beautiful small island backrest in Cua Luc bay, front view is Sung Sot gulf with Bo Hon Island, Dam Nam Islet to the right,  about 1km to the north of Bo Nau cave. The island has steep slopes, with the white sandy beach at the foot.

Unlike many other tourist attractions in Ha Long Bay, in addition to the beautiful & charming natural scenery, Ti Top Island also owns a beautiful beach, called Ti Top beach. Here, visitors can climb up the mountain to a panoramic view of this beautiful island. Looking down from above, Ti top beach is shaped like a foot moon embracing the island.

The beach area is not large but quiet, spacious and very clean. Perhaps due to these outstanding advantages, Ti top always attracts tourists to visit, especially international tourists.

To meet the needs of visitors, now the tourist services on the island of Ti Top have been relatively complete, in order to provide service to tourists at the best: bar, souvenir shop, swim buoys, water motor, kayaking ...
The cruise ships usually visit here. Visitors often get on the shore to swim or climb a stairs in the middle and another at the top of the mountain to watch the scene from above.

Ti top has been an indispensable destination in Halong’s exploration of every traveler. Give it a try to feel what nature favors this beautiful island.

(Source: Places to visit in Vietnam)

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Van Don island - Quang Ninh

Van Don Island in Quang Ninh province is known as an ancient trade with many archaeological sites & special cultural relics. In recent years, Van Don is also included in the list of beautiful beaches in the northern region. Dai Beach is located 60 km from Bai Chay with more than 1 hour drive - about 10km from the center of Cai Rong town.

Located on the banks of the beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay, Bai Dai beach, based on pristine mountain forests, stretches to the white sand coastline and blue water. Coming here in the summer, visitors can stroll along the beach to hear the sound of whispering waves while watching the charming picture of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Nearly 10 years ago, the Dai Beach area was wilderness. At that time, Van Don island was poor with many difficulties in transportation. Yet after 10 years of reform, investors have made this area becoming a tourism attraction. Though these changes have been put into operation so far, Dai Beach does not seem to lose its inherent tranquility. On sunny summer days, sitting under a casuarinas grove looking at the horizon is really a great feeling. Each morning watching sunrise, enjoying cool weather, fresh air, and strolling along the beach to enjoy the natural grandeur is the hobby of many tourists. Far out of sight, Bai Tu Long Bay is like a charming picture. “Unspoiled& peaceful” does not mean that there’s a lack of services in the resort. Currently it is divided into two resorts in two different styles:

- The first one combines ancient and modern architecture. The hotel service area divides into different zones. The hotel is built on a majestic high hill, a magnificent palace with plentiful rooms & standard facilities. Here you can view the whole scene in front of the sea. If you prefer more privacy, under way are separate garden villas with a warm atmosphere for the whole family.

- The second one is the ecotourism based under the foot of green casuarinas groves. Here is a small port for tourists to enjoy fresh seafood. This space is suitable for large groups of tourists to bath, dinner and campfire & enjoys outdoor living... You can also try adventure exploring the natural caves around this area.

You can go down the coast to the Blessed Holy Temple, the branch of Truc Lam Yen Tu. The temple is situated in a beautiful location on a hill overlooking the sea. Visitors go there to immerse in the spiritual world.

There are many inter- provincial and inter- district buses operating continuously to bring tourists to the Bai Dai tourist area. From Bai Chay Bus Station, you can catch the 01 bus routes of Coach Corporation, with the first line is Bai Chay Station ( Halong City), and the ending is Dai Beach , Van Don , with fares for a turn to 25,000 dong. If you need a place to rest , Dai Beach - Van Don probably should have in your choice .

(Source: Vietnam excursions)

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Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto

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 the very animated and splendid beauty which is made from stalactite.

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Overview of Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay is located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Vân Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest. Toward the west is the shore with a 120 km-long coastline.

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