2 MONTHS IN HA LONG BAY – HAI PHONG
Ha Long Bay has been designated as a World Natural Heritage Site by Unesco several times, with hundreds of islets formed by a spectacular and active creation. Because of its gorgeous environment, Ha Long Bay is a popular tourist attraction for both local and foreign visitors. Ha Long Bay is a unique historic site because it holds significant traces in the creation and development of Earth’s history, is the cradle of the ancient Vietnamese people, and is also a work of art. The existence of hundreds of rocky islands of all forms and sizes, as well as several unique caverns, combine to create a world that is both vibrant and enigmatic. Furthermore, Ha Long Bay is home to a high concentration of biodiversity, including characteristic ecosystems and hundreds of exceptionally rich and diversified flora and fauna species.
Cuisine: When you visit Ha Long Bay on your North Sea cruise, you will experience many delectable specialities such as hand-pounded squid patties, fried snails with soy sauce, steamed stone crab/thunder crab, peanut worm, grilled oysters, sand worm omelette, Vietnamese seafood noodle soup, etc.
Co To is an archipelago in the Gulf of Tonkin in the district of Co To in Quang Ninh province, about 200 kilometres from Hanoi. The peaceful and beautiful beauty of a clear blue sea and long white sand beaches draws a large number of visitors to Co To.
The fascinating experience of visiting Co To island is immersing yourself in the clear blue water and enjoying the cool sea breeze to forget all your concerns and the chaos of life. Next, take advantage of the chance to kayak, scuba dive, and visit Cau My rock beach (Mong Rong rock beach), the lighthouse station, the church, the road of love, etc.
Quan Lan Island is about 220 kilometres from Hanoi in Bai Tu Long Bay, Van Don district, Quang Ninh province. Many people choose this location for their North Sea vacation because of its unspoiled nature, fresh air, clean and clear sea water, and numerous long-standing historical sites. Quan Lan Island has many beautiful and quiet beaches where you can rest and enjoy the cool water, such as Quan Lan beach, Minh Chau beach, and Son Hao beach. You can also tour and explore many impressive destinations on the island, including the Quan Lan communal house, Tran Khanh Du temple, Ba Mun national park, and Quan Lan market, etc.
Tra Co Beach is approximately 9 kilometres from Mong Cai city, 200 kilometres from Ha Long City, and more than 300 kilometres from Hanoi. This is known as Vietnam’s most charming beach, with gorgeous natural scenery that is poetic but also very tranquil and simple. Tra Co beach also has a number of well-known sites, including Sa Vi cape, Tra Co communal house, Tra Co church, and so on. Visiting and buying at the Mong Cai border gate market is also a worthwhile experience to include in your itinerary to the North Sea.
HAI PHONG
Because Hai Phong is a coastal metropolis, tourism is booming. Visitors to Hai Phong in the summer will have fun, swim in Do Son and Cat Ba, sense adventure when visiting the national parks, and see the entire city immersed in the red colour of flowers. This location draws tourists in particular because of renowned traditional festivals held each year, such as Do Son buffalo fighting, dragon boat festival, Phu Thuong Doan festival (Phủ Thượng Đoạn), narcissus festival, etc.
On the Hai Phong beach tourist map, Do Son is a well-known name. The beach, which is about 20 kilometres from the centre of Hai Phong, attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists. When we think of Do Son beach in Hai Phong, we can picture long stretches of white sand nestled between green primaeval forests, with gentle waves crashing on the shore.
Tung Thu beach is perfect for those who enjoy the peace and quiet of the sea. This place is much quieter than other bustling beaches, with golden sand beaches sparkling in the sun, clear blue sea, and particularly gentle rolling waves.
Tung Thu beach, in particular, is the only location on Cat Ba island that has an open stage with exciting events. Spending time floating on a boat in the middle of the sea, viewing the beautiful sunset, breathing fresh air, and sipping delicious food will make you realise how wonderful life is.
If you enjoy the excitement, choose Cat Co 1 beach, and if you prefer a calm and mysterious environment, choose Cat Co 2 beach. Cat Co 3 shoreline caters to those who enjoy it. Because the water level here is quite deep, and the waves are also quite large, it is a challenge to overcome.
The three Cat Co beaches are close to each other, so you won’t take much time to move. Of course, you can also visit all three locations. The most wonderful aspect of visiting Cat Co for visitors is viewing the sunrise and sunset. You will be captivated by the beauty of Hai Phong beach and will not want to depart.
Cat Dua Island, also known as Cat Ba Monkey Island, is one of Lan Ha Bay’s most stunning beaches, located just 2 kilometres from Cat Ba Hai Phong. This is a must-see for anyone who appreciates rustic beauty.
Cat Dua Island is home to mischievous, lovely monkeys who love to play with tourists, in addition to the poetic beauty that captivates people with ideal, clean, and attractive beaches.
Van Boi is a beach with unspoiled beauty and charm situated along the protruding part of a mountain range. This location has a natural landscape that captivates tourists with its long stretches of smooth white sand beaches, clear blue sea water, quiet, peaceful space, and lush green forests filled with sunlight and breeze.
Hon Dau, one of Hai Phong’s beaches, has lengthy sandy shores where you can listen to the waves day and night. The natural scenery is breathtakingly gorgeous, with majestic mountains and forests on one side and clear blue water on the other. Not only does Dau Island have a gorgeous beach, but it also has other well-known tourist attractions such as the lighthouse, the Slope wharf, and the Bao Dai villa.
