Bai Tu Long Bay is likened by many tourists to the “twin brother” of Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage and Wonder. Thanks to its unique and distinctive appeal, the long-hidden “gem” of Bai Tu Long has now shone brightly after being honored and voted as a wonder of Southeast Asia.
While Ha Long Bay is majestic, mystical, and magnificent, harboring global aesthetic, geological, geomorphological, biodiversity, ecological, and landscape values, Bai Tu Long Bay is an expansive bay dotted with towering limestone and earthen islands, pristine beaches, azure waters, as well as fishing villages and aquaculture areas with a simple, peaceful, rustic, and tranquil pace of life.
As an honor, the renowned American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the list of the 7 greatest wonders in Southeast Asia, celebrating prominent destinations with unique experiences for global travelers. Among them, Quang Ninh's Bai Tu Long Bay is the sole representative of Vietnam, ranking in 3rd place. According to this magazine, the destination is likened to a “hidden gem” of the Northeast region, standing out for its pristine beauty, fresh air, and rare peaceful atmosphere. Coming to Bai Tu Long Bay, tourists can experience a sea voyage on a luxury cruise with premium services, enjoying privacy and relaxation amidst majestic natural scenery. The bay boasts a magnificent system of limestone islands, numerous unique caves, coves, and distinctive floating fishing villages, creating a pristine and captivating natural landscape. Visitors to Bai Tu Long Bay can also enjoy activities such as kayaking, swimming, exploring Bai Tu Long National Park, or discovering the cultural life of local fishermen through extended tour itineraries.
Bai Tu Long Bay boasts majestic, mystical, and distinctive natural scenery with thousands of rocky islands endowed by nature, creating a special morphology reminiscent of an ink wash painting. This bay possesses renowned caves such as Cap Ky Nhay, Cap Ky Gia, The Vang, island clusters like Hon Chong, Hon Van Don, Hon On, Hon Ba Sao, Chan Nghia mountain... In addition, on Bai Tu Long Bay lies Bai Tu Long National Park, which has been recognized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an ASEAN Heritage Park, harboring rich and rare biodiversity, landscape, and ecological values, along with many inhabited earthen islands such as Quan Lan, Minh Chau, Ngoc Vung...
To "awaken the hidden gem" of Bai Tu Long, Quang Ninh has actively intensified promotional efforts, expanded tourism space, and developed unique, attractive, and distinctive tourism products tapping into the value of Bai Tu Long Bay, especially new offerings tailored to international travelers.
Quang Ninh has proactively established and operated 10 sightseeing itineraries in Bai Tu Long Bay, with routes passing through unique and fascinating landmarks. In particular, the province has also launched 3 itineraries connecting Ha Long Bay with Bai Tu Long Bay, which have been highly appreciated by a large number of tourists. These heritage-connecting journeys not only enhance visitor experiences but also contribute to promoting and showcasing to tourists, especially international travelers, the values and beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay, Bai Tu Long National Park, and the distinctive cultural heritage of fishing village communities in the Bai Tu Long sea area.
The vessels serving tours around Bai Tu Long Bay or the journeys connecting Ha Long Bay with Bai Tu Long Bay are all high-end, top-quality ships and cruises. A prime example is the Grand Pioneers 2 cruise ship—boasting a luxurious, modern, and eco-friendly design with international 5-star service standards operated by Viet Thuan Group—running itineraries from Tuan Chau International Passenger Port to visit several attractions in Ha Long Bay such as Trong Mai Islet, Dinh Huong Islet, and the Stacked Stone Park, before continuing to Bai Tu Long National Park and the islands of Ban Sen, Quan Lan, and Minh Chau in Bai Tu Long Bay...
Operating these unique itineraries and destinations across scenic islands, long stretches of smooth white sand, magnificent caves, and exploring rich, diverse ecosystems alongside distinctive cultural values has significantly helped elevate and make Bai Tu Long Bay shine. This serves as an important premise for Quang Ninh to continue effectively unlocking the "hidden gem" of Bai Tu Long in the coming time.
