Together with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia. The bay is a highly suitable choice if you want to immerse yourself in pristine nature. Let’s explore Bai Tu Long Bay with Handspan Travel!

Through this article, you will find out the following pieces of information.

General information about Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay is located on the Gulf of Tonkin, in the Northeast of Halong Bay. The bay is bordered by Co To Island to the East, the mainland of Cam Pha City and Cai Bau Island to the West, the sea of the Tonkin Gulf to the South, and the sea of the two districts of Quang Ninh Province, Dam Ha and Hai Ha to the North. 

Bai Tu Long Bay

Occupying ¾ of the total area of the Tonkin Gulf, the bay owns around 3000 islets. The islands in Bai Tu Long are mainly in the form of limestone islands with a geological tectonic age of about 300 million years. There are many inhabited islands, such as Van Don, Quan Lan, Ban Sen, Ngoc Vung, and the coastal areas of Ben Do and Cua Ong. People on these islands live mainly from traditional fishing and aquaculture. 

Besides pristine natural landscapes, Bai Tu Long Bay also possesses diverse biodiversity. Most marine animals here have high economic value and great scientific significance. 

The suitable time to visit Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay has two distinct seasons. The hot and humid summer lasts from April to October, and a cold and dry winter lasts from November to March next year. No matter what season you visit the bay, you will have different experiences. In the summer, it is incredibly ideal for immersing yourself in the cool seawater and sunbathing; you can enjoy the fantastic landscape of the bay and pleasant weather in the winter. However, please avoid traveling in June or July, as it often has sudden storms in the bay at this time. So, let’s arrange your work and find a suitable time to visit Bai Tu Long Bay!

How to get to Bai Tu Long Bay?

To get to Bai Tu Long Bay, you must transfer to Hon Gai Harbor first. You can easily reach the harbor in about two to five hours from Hanoi, depending on transportation. While you can stop en route to enjoy the scenery any time when driving on your own by motorbike, it is better to use the coach or limousine. These means of transportation are safer and help to save transfer time. For more detailed information, refer to our article: How to transfer from Hanoi to Halong. 

Once getting to Hon Gai Harbor, you can use the boat, day cruise, or overnight cruise to visit Bai Tu Long Bay. For a complete experience, you may want to book an overnight cruise with many activities and services. If you would like to have more information and book a cruise, please do not hesitate to contact the Handspan Team.

Bai Tu Long Bay’s charming beauty

Bai Tu Long Bay is getting popular with tourists for its majestic landscape. It possesses many small and large islands formed thousands of years ago. Each island of the bay has an ancient beauty, creating magnificent scenery. Visiting the bay, you will have a chance to explore Van Don Island, Cap Ky Gia, Cap Ky Nhay Island, Ba Sao Islet, Hon Chong Islet, Quan Lan, Minh Chau Island, Me Cung Cave, Con Co Islet, Bai Tho Mountain. Besides fanciful islands and islets, Bai Tu Long Bay also possesses untouched beaches like Minh Chau, Con Co, Co To Beach, Van Don Beach, Quan Lan Beach, etc. Coming to these beaches, you can immerse yourself in the immense sea and enjoy the fresh atmosphere. 

Exciting things to do in Bai Tu Long Bay

Like Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay also offers various activities. Let’s find out these exciting things in the bay below.

Exploring Bai Tu Long National Park

Bai Tu Long National Park is an attractive attraction for both domestic and international tourists. The park is a national biosphere reserve with an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna ecosystem. 

Visiting the park, you can admire the unspoiled beauty of many islands, such as Ba Mun, Tra Ngo Lon, Sau Nam, Dong Ma, etc. The limestone mountains surrounding large valleys create a rich habitat for different types of plants and animals. Among the caves, Hang Doi (Doi Cave) is the most outstanding cave. The cave has a high biodiversity with many hundred-year-old ancient trees in the primeval mangrove forest and freshwater puddles. 

Bai Tu Long National Park

Besides exploring the forest, you can also get acquainted with local people and learn about the cultural lifestyle of the islands when you come to Bai Tu Long National Park. The area is the living place of Tay, Red Dao and San Diu, who are extremely nice and friendly with tourists. 

Visiting fishing villages around the bay

Visiting fishing villages is also one of the wonderful experiences in Bai Tu Long Bay. Cong Dam fishing village and Vung Vieng fishing village are two places you may want to refer to. Coming to these fishing villages, you will have an opportunity to stay on the boat and do fishing with the fishermen while listening to their stories and appreciating the scenery. Hence, you can learn about their life and culture through traditional fisheries and aquaculture.  

Vung Vieng Fishing Village

Taking an overnight cruise

Taking an overnight cruise is the best way to explore the splendid nature of Bai Tu Long Bay. Besides adoring the bay’s landscape, you will also have the chance to do kayaking, join a cooking class, do Taichi on the deck, etc. Depending on the cruise and time you choose, you will be taken to visit Ga Choi Islet, Mai Nha Islet, Dinh Huong Islet, Tien Ong Cave, Thien Canh Son Cave, etc. You can choose from many cruises with exceptional services, such as Indochina Junk, Dragon Pearl, Treasure Junk, Signature, etc. 

Treasure Junk Cruise

In conclusion, you have just known some detailed information about Bai Tu Long Bay. Hope that these pieces of information will be helpful for you. Let’s prepare your luggage and have your own experience in the bay! Refer to our Treasure Junk package for a wonderful journey.