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Ti Top Beach

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Some 14 km east of B a i Ch a y is Ti T o p Beach, which takes the shape of a crescent encompassing the island. Small though it might be, it wins kudos for its quiet and airy atmosphere, its clean and clear waters, as well as its alluring landscape. In 1962, President Hô Chí Minh and the Russian astronaut Germane Ti T o p came to this beach. Hence its name Ti T o p. At present, there has a bar in the island, which also provides swimming costumes, floats, and lukewarm shower. Fresh water was carried to the island from inland. The Ti T o p Beach has become a popular tourist destination.

Ba Trai Dao Beach

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To the Ba Trái Ðào Beach, it costs 10 hours by cruise from Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf. It has that name as Ba Trái Ðào Beach (the three peaches), features three small sand beaches embracing small islands. These islands, seen from afar, resemble three peaches. Tourists take bath in this beach only 2-3 hours in a day as in other time the beach is lapped by tides.

Tuan Chau Beach

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Some 8 km away from the Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf, Tuần Châu is a sandy artificial beach which stretches over 3 km. Heading to the holiday resort in Tuần Châu Island Resort, besides swimmi ng, tourists can enjoy such fascinating extras as sightseeing, entertainment, and sports activities, including climbing or camping in the eco-tourism zone.

Minh Chau Beach

Situated 15 km from Quan Lan Beach, the famous Minh Ch a u Beach is proud of its white sand which do not stick to one’s foot. Visitors can go to the camping site there to stay overnight. Tourists can go there via C am Pha , crossing T a i X a Ferry (near C u a O ng Temple), to C a i R o ng Town. After this 9-km road, tourists catch a boat at C a i R o ng Port. The trip to Quan L a n Island takes about 3 hours. On the way, one should visit some other islands for sightseeing. On reaching Minh Ch a u Beach in Quan L a n Island, tourists can enjoy swimming and taste delicious seafood.

Quan Lan Beach

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This beach lies at Quan Lan Island in Bái Tử Long Bay, between Minh Châu and Quan L a n communes of V a n Do n District, 55 km away from H a Long City. Its pristine beauty features unspoiled environment. The deep blue beach has strong waves and white sand, which spans over several kilometers. Tens of meters away from the beach stand the very green wild pines, which further add to its original charm. The Vi e t M y Company is investing in a system of guesthouses taking the shape of stilted houses, which hide themselves under the lush foliage of casuarinas. A brick-paved road leads t ouri sts from the artery to Quan L a n Beach. Its pristine beauty and pure environment have made it a mecca for tourists.

Bai Chay Beach

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Bai Chay is a large, beautiful, artificial beach, closed to the coast of Hạ Long Bay. The 100-meter-wide-sandy beach spans over 500 m. Early in the morning or in late afternoon, thousands of people liven up the atmosphere here. The asphalt road winds its way through the white sandy beach and luxuriant casuarinas. The Hoàng Gia Tourism Company has invested in diverse services for tourists. The Bai Chay tourist site is fast changing into one of the most captivating of this kind in Hạ Long City. It comprises restaurants, water puppet and traditional music theatres, Hoàng Gia Park, water-skiing, and sea motorcycling. The Hoàng Gia Park lines along the Hạ Long road leading from the Bai Chay Tourist Wharf to the gate of the Hạ Long Night Market. There are many legen...

Luon Grotto

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Situated on Bồ Hòn Island, 14 km south of Bãi Cháy Beach is the Luồn Grotto. In front of the grotto is Con Rùa Islet, and the Sky Gate is on the right. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water. At the water-level, an arched entrance leads to the grotto, just at the base of the island. Passing through the pretty entrance, you come across a tranquil round lake, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high dangerous stone walls. Monkeys run to and fro in groups, benjamin fig trees shade the landscape and many orchids hang their sweet-scented flowers. In the lake, many species abound: shrimp, fish, crab and cuttle-fish. This is an enclosed group of islands. It connects with the sea via a 4-meter-wide, 100-meter-long, and 3-meter-high mouth. Inside the grotto, the 1-km2 brackish lake is s...