Halong-city resort near Haiphon, which is located on an artificial dam connecting two peninsula. All in the best traditions are beautiful hotels, luxury residential buildings, shops, cafes, spa, clubs and bar, all this is in Halong. But first of all, tourists go to Halong because of his luxurious nature, comfortable sandy beaches and very warm water! If you were lucky enough to be in Halong, share the day to view local attractions. They are not very much here, but it is worth it.
Halong Bay (Bai Tu Long Bay)
Halong Bay, which is worth the town, is located in the Tonkin Gulf of the South China Sea. The bay is rich in the islands - they are here more than three thousand and everything is surprisingly beautiful! Everyone, of course, is difficult to go around, but if you rent a boat and ride past some, the impressions will be exactly above the roof. By the way, the Bay name itself is translated as "the place where the dragon came down into the sea." Floating on a boat along this bay, you can see the houses of the locals who live in the "floating houses" on the pontoons (in the sense, they do not move throughout the bay, fixed by the shore) - it seems all this is just incredible! Local tell that sometimes, leaving for the land, residents of such houses are light dizziness, as during the marine disease. Find out how to sail to the island of Tuanga - this is the most civilized part of the Earth in the area.
Grotto Stone Pillars (Hang Dow Guo) (Hang Dau Go Cave)
On the islands of the bay, many caves and grotts, which attract their beauty and mystery. This grotto on the island of Driftwood Island is most popular among tourists, probably because it is considered the most beautiful. From afar, the entrance to the cave with a height of 25 meters is similar to some kind of jellyfish bluish color. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the walls are dressed in natural bas-reliefs. In the second compartment you can get, only if you go through a narrow "corridor", which was formed as a result of the erosion of stone. Here you can also see stalactites, however, a little smaller and more elegant than in the first compartment. But the third compartment is-enough spacious. Stone growths and stalactites created completely bizarre pictures that many compared with the scenes of hostilities. However, everyone sees in these grottoes only what his fantasy dictates him. The place, of course, is very beautiful and impressive!
Grotto Sung Sot (SUNG SOT CAVE)
Here is another luxurious grotto in Halong Bay. A stone staircase leads to the throat (the cave is located 25 meters above sea level). The cave is equipped with arrows and lanterns so that the tourists do not get lost and not confused. This grotto consists of two compartments. The first to some extent is like a hall in the theater, but the ceiling is littered with strange form stalactites. To get into the second "Hall", you will need to slip through a narrow passage. The second compartment is very spacious and can accommodate up to a thousand people at the same time.An interesting part -cake, which many compare with a horse. Such an unusual natural phenomenon simply could not remain unnoticed: Local told the legend, according to which after the victory over the enemies, Than Dong (Dong Saint) was driven by evil spirits and demons before asking heaven. On earth, he left his own sword and the horse - especially to scare demons and after his death. Here is such a beautiful legend! An even more interesting part of the grottoes "Royal Garden" with a pond with transparent water and a miniature mountain scenery inside the cave. A completely unexpected oasis in the midst of stones!
Cave "Paradise"
This cave was found and investigated relatively recently, only in 2005. This is the longest cave of Vietnam, because it stretches for more than 30 kilometers! This cave is located in the center of mountain limestone in the forests of Phond Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The grotto is impressed by the stalactites of four meters long, which, according to the estimates of scientists, several thousand years. There are underground streams, and stone arch. In general, the age of the cave is approximately 400 million years. Can you imagine? The cave is wide enough - from 30 to 150 meters, and the height of the cave is 80 meters, and the temperature inside is always in the area of 20 degrees. Tourists have the right to visit the cave since 2010. Of course, this cave is not in Halong, and not even near, if honestly, but the place is definitely worth visiting!
Observation platform of Titova Island
Interestingly, one of Halong Bay Islands is named after Soviet cosmonaut, German Titov. This island is approximately 10 km from Halong, the island is very small, just tiny, but from the "Big Coast" there are special excursions, so you can come to the island of Titov for a couple of hours. And everything to climb on the viewing area on the top of the mountain on the island, and there are stunning views from there. The rise is equipped with steps, however, only the most endless, because it is 430 steps. But views, species!
Ceramics Factory (Ceramics Factory)
One of the favorite tourist excursions. The production of ceramics on the islands of the Bay is engaged in a very long time, here for more than 200 years there are the main part of porcelain products in all Vietnam - from decorative souvenir statuettes to cutlery. In the factory, you can observe how ceramic pieces are made, as well as buy something. From Halong to the factory about an hour ride to the north.
Address: Yen Tho Comm, Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh
Mount Bai Tho Mountain
And one more attraction for bold. Mountain has a height of 106 meters above sea level. Mountain inspired many local poets and writers. From afar, it looks like a medieval castle with towers, and many compare the tower with flames. Even the ancient name of the mountain sounds like Truyen Dang, which means "emitting light". And the modern name Mountain received in 1468. Vietnamese Emperor Le Than tone climbed around his possessions and was so impressed with this mountain, which could not resist, as they say, and composed verse. And this verse, so penetrating the beauty of these places, which even composed poems. Their text was carved in a stone on the southern slope of the mountain. A couple of centuries later, another emperor composed a poem, and this work was also on the slope of the mountain. Well, a few other poets left their mark on the mountain. Therefore, the new name of the mountain as everyone immediately came to the smartness of the poem or Bai Tu. At the foot of the mountain, you can witness an interesting ritual: Local poets come here in search of inspiration and launch red balls with tied scrolls with the eternal rows of the best poets of the world. That is, in the near future after that, the mountain should give poet ingenious thoughts. You can also lie on the mountain, everything is equipped for this, although it is not easy, and it will be withstanding it only the most trained. But from the mountains open beautiful views of the surroundings - Togo and Look, you will merge on the slope and create an immortal poem!
Address: 78 Hàng Nồi