Bai Tu Long Bay: the earthly paradise of the north

Located next to Halong Bay World Natural Heritage, Bai Tu Long Bay belongs to Cam Pha and Van Don (Quang Ninh) towns and is part of Halong City.

Bai Tu Long Bay has an enchanting beauty.

The bay has over 600 islands and islets, the most notable of which is Bai Tu Long National Park, with 3 main island groups: Ba Mun, Tra Ngo and Sau.

Bai Tu Long Bay also has rocky mountains similar to Halong Bay, but the vegetation is thicker.

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Many islands and mountainous islets are inhabited by locals. Therefore, visitors can experience the life of the islanders in Bai Tu Long with fishing villages, and aquaculture, as well as interesting experiences as a fisherman. 

In addition to the values granted by nature, Bai Tu Long Bay is also associated with the history of the Vietnamese people, with the famous relic of the Van Don trading port and many historical sites such as Tinh Hai Fort; Mac Dynasty Citadel (on Ngoc Vung Island), Quan Lan Commune House (Quan Lan Island Commune, Van Don District)... Nowadays, the monuments and festivals associated with these relics are attractive destinations, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.

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Limestone Mountains of Bai Tu Long Bay 

Bai Tu Long is also associated with an interesting legend that locals always tell visitors when they first visit. The formation of the bay reflects the process of building and defending the country over thousands of years.

The rich ecosystem is the difference between Bai Tu Long and Ha Long

According to the legend, Ngoc Hoang sent the mother dragon to bring a herd of baby dragons to the world in order to help and support the Vietnamese to fight the enemy. The dragons pulverized countless pearls which instantly turned into thousands of islands and islets in the sea, preventing enemy ships from entering the mainland. These islands were like solid walls blocking the advance of the enemy.

Unlike Halong, Bai Tu Long Bay has many marine economic activities such as aquaculture, with large fishing villages

After the war ended, the dragon mother and child did not return to heaven. They stayed on earth, the place where the mother dragon first landed now becomes Halong, and Bai Tu Long is for baby dragons.

At Bai Tu Long Bay, visitors sometimes also come across the small houses of the locals

The fishing villages mainly raise oysters, clams and groupers

Bai Tu Long Bay oysters are considered the second best in Vietnam due to their sweetness, saltiness and large size

Fishing is also the main occupation of fishermen in Bai Tu Long Bay

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