Planning to see Lan Ha Bay? Don’t Miss These Must-See Destinations!

As the Halong Bay cruise becomes increasingly popular and busy, more and more travelers are choosing Lan Ha Bay as a new destination with premium services and impressive luxury cruise ships. Especially, Lan Ha Bay recently has become a trending destination in Vietnam for its peaceful and pristine scenery. If you are planning to explore this bay, don’t miss the must-see destinations below!

Cat Ba Island

Located in Cat Hai district and only 30 km from the center of Hai Phong city, Cat Ba is recognized as the archipelago with the most islands in Vietnam, with about 367 large and small islands. This place is dubbed the Pearl of Tonkin Gulf, covering an area of around 300 square kilometers. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve due to its rich ecosystem.

With gorgeous beaches and vibrant rocky mountains, there are various activities you can enjoy when coming to Cat Ba Island, such as kayaking, swimming, biking, and rock climbing.  Besides, the island also has many beautiful tourist spots to explore, the most popular of which are Cat Ba National Park, Trung Trang Cave, and Viet Hai Fishing Village.

The summer weather with golden sunshine and refreshing waters is also the most beautiful time on Cat Ba Island. Located on the sea, Cat Ba Island has a cool and pleasant climate, not as scorching as other northern provinces. Therefore, the number of visitors flocking to Cat Ba in the summer to escape the heat is always very high, often leading to overcrowding. If possible, try to avoid going on weekends to fully enjoy your trip.

Trung Trang Cave is not only a historical site but also a greenery paradise.

Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beach

The beach belongs to a group of small islands of the same name, located in Lan Ha Bay, to the east of Ha Long Bay. There are actually three pristine beaches here, each shaped like a crescent embracing the foot of the islands, forming the shape of three peaches. This place also attracts visitors with the legends of romantic love, the most well-known is the story of a fairy who loved a poor fisherman and stole three peaches of immortality to live with him forever. The Jade Emperor was angry and turned the three peaches into rocky islands, separating their love.

The beach here is known as one of the safest and most ideal areas in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming, thanks to its pristine beauty, calm waters, and cleanliness. Kayaking and gliding over the clear water will be an incredibly enjoyable experience that you cannot miss when visiting Lan Ha. The combination of green mountains, white sandy beaches, and clear blue waters provides this place with a poetic landscape that will captivate any visitor.

Ba Trai Dao is among the top 18 Asia’s most underrated places according to CNN.

Dark and Bright Caves

Dark and Bright Caves is known as one of the most beautiful cave systems in Lan Ha Bay and is the most interesting area for kayaking and bamboo boat rides. The cave is located at the border of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, stretching nearly 100 meters through the mountain with a cave floor submerged in seawater, while the ceiling of the cave is above the water’s surface. To explore this place, visitors can sit in a kayak or a bamboo boat and slowly drift along the water to admire this mysterious beauty.

Upon entering the Dark and Bright Caves, visitors will be surprised by the majestic natural scenery of this place. Inside the cave, you will see impressive stalactites and hear the gentle sound of underground water droplets falling, resembling the sound of falling crystals. Sunlight filtering through these water droplets creates reflections on the water and rocks, creating a stunning scene like a dream. Additionally, the cave takes you to a vast valley, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges.

It’s mesmerizing to explore the cave by kayaking or bamboo boat.

Ao Ech (Frog Pond) Area

Located in the middle of Lan Ha Bay, the Ao Ech (Frog Pond) area is one of the most beautiful spots for kayaking and photography in the bay. The entire area is a pristine landscape surrounded by rocky mountains and a cool green bay. Since Ao Ech is surrounded by a huge range of islands and sheltered from the wind, the area is always calm, you can swim directly in addition to kayaking, even without a designated swimming beach.

Kayaking around the islands in the Ao Ech area will be a memorable experience, giving you a sense of comfort and a release for your spirit among the splendid nature. Immersing yourself in the vast and stunning landscape, surrounded only by the sound of paddles splashing in the water, the calls of kingfishers, and the wind blowing in the bay is truly an unforgettable and relaxing experience. If you want to add a more adventurous feeling, you can try stand-up kayaking for a unique experience on the bay.

Ao Ech is a beautiful mooring point on the Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise.

Lan Ha Bay is attracting more and more foreign tourists with its tranquil and mesmerizing attractions. If you have been enchanted by the beauty of the destinations above, quickly book a Lan Ha Bay tour to explore and enjoy the best of this place.

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