Halong Bay

The whole area is made up of more than 1,500 limestone islands that emerge from the waters in all directions, shaping an unforgettable landscape. As you cruise the waters aboard your Chinese sailing boat, or "junk," you'll spot fishing villages, floating huts attached to rocks, and tiny beaches where children fish.

Descent of the Dragon

According to legend, a huge dragon descended into the bay millions of years ago, having escaped many eggs. These eggs hatch into thousands of rocks and islands. The tail of the dragon extended far out to sea, forming the island of Bach Long Vi, or the "tail of the white dragon". Upon returning to heaven, the dragon bid farewell to its offspring in Bai Tu Long Bay (meaning "The dragon separates its offspring").

Bai Tu Long Bay

Instead of following the crowds, we chose to take you on a 2-day cruise to the northeast of Ha Long Bay in Bai Tu Long Bay. This area still protected under the aegis of UNESCO is a limestone plateau in decline, which gave birth to the islands which extend over a hundred kilometers to the Chinese border.

By many accounts, Bai Tu Long Bay is just as impressive as Ha Long Bay. Moreover, it is not a tourist destination as such. Nature and local life are not disturbed by the daily shuttles. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience in a grand setting, this is an ideal alternative to the tourist bustle of Ha Long Bay.

Bai Tu Long offers magical landscapes and many attractions or corners to explore: Cong Do area, Vung Vieng fishing village, Da Xep park, Cong Dam area, Thien Canh Son cave, or again the beach of Tra Gioi.

You will also see some populated islands: Quan Lan, Ngoc Vung, Cong Dong and Cong Tay, as well as some beautiful sandy beaches. In addition, Bai Tu Long Bay National Park is renowned for its biodiversity, home to rich and varied flora and fauna.