In 1994, this wonderful nature in Northeast Viet Nam became part of the UNESCO world heritage List. More than 3,000 islands rise up out of the crystal clear water in the Gulf of Tonkin. You can make a boat trip through the rock formations and visit the caves.

This is one of the eco-tourism site in Bái Tu Long Bay, in the itinerary of Bài Tho Mount, Am Islet, Dau Moi Islet, Dua Islet, Monkey Islet, The Vàng Islet, Vân Don. In The Vàng Islet, a resort is under construction to attract holidaymakers during weekends. An artificial beach is also underway. In the future, a system of villas and guesthouses will be built.

Cat Ba is the largest island in Halong Bay. There are two white sand beaches (Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2) located 1km from Cat Ba town. The two beaches are connected by a wooden walkway about 700 metres long. Cat Ba National Park occupies a large area of the island and is well worth a visit especially if you enjoy hiking.

In the centre of the World Heritage Area. Nature has creatively shaped two pieces of stone, one high and one lower, which are linked together to form an imposing rock, looking like a saddle. Boats can go through underneath. The whole rock resembles a sewing machine. How wonderful to have such a magnificent but elegant “saddle”, jutting some 10 m above the sea surface.

In the Ngoc Vung - Quan Lan islands itinerary, one will visit Cong Tây Island, which lies at the Bái Tu Long Bay, 40 km away from the Bai Cháy Tourist Wharf. From Cam Pha, express boats will take you 30 minutes or 90 minutes by common boats to reach Cong Tây Island.

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