Lan Ha Bay

 Lan Ha Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the north of Vietnam, where tourists should visit at least once when they arrive in the coastal city Quang Ninh. 

 Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the north of Vietnam, where tourists should visit at least once when they arrive in the coastal city Quang Ninh. 
 
Located in the east of Cat Ba Island and the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay has about 400 islets covered with green trees and vegetation. It’s a beautiful bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. Going by boat to cruise Lan Ha bay, you will see alot of islets with small beaches. The Bay is home to hundreds of mounts with different names depending on travelers’ imagination like Hòn Guốc (Wooden Shoe islet), Hòn Dơi ( Bat grotto) and Khi Island (Monkey Island). 
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  Lan Ha bay has about 139 beautiful, small sandy beaches, lots of them between two stone mountains. These beaches are ideal for swimming, kayaking, sunbathing or having a picnic. You can find some bungalows to stay overnight such with the Monkey Island Resort, the Sandy Beach Resort, the Castaway bungalow, or the Cove Beach bungalow. There are many stalactite caves in Lan Ha such as Ham Rong, Do Cung, Hang Ca. Gentle waves and calm sea, colorful coral reefs areas and beautiful natural surroundings are a treat. With a small boat, you can visit the caves and relax on Cat Dua and Bai Cat beache.  Eco-tourism and conservation of wild nature help preserving this paradise on earth. Just 30 minutes boat from Cat Ba Island, you will be charmed by the breath taking view of the bay. Wandering on the azure-blue beach, breathing in the ocean breeze and enjoying the tropical sunlight, along with a kayaking trip and maybe even some fishing, your trip to Lan Ha Bay will surely be a long lasting memor!