Ha Long Bay Tourist Attractions

Dau Go Grotto Is one of the most famous caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave’s name is derived from 13th century, when General Tran Hung Dao used the cave to hide his lethally sharpened wooden stakes. These weapons were used later to destroy enemy Mongol fleets.


Thien Cung Cave was discovered recently in the mid-1990s on Dau Go Island. The cave can be reached by a steep flight of steps. It is illuminated by floodlights in pink, green and blue that draw attention to the sparkling stalactites that hang from the high ceiling.

Hang Sung Sot is located on Bo Hon Island, it is known as “The Cave of Awe” and it features three chambers. The first cavern features a large rock that is lit in pink. This rock is worshiped as a fertility symbol by the locals.

Dong Tam Cung is a large karst fissure; it consists of three chambers that are full of stalactites and stalagmites. All three grottoes are illuminated by strategically placed spotlights, which emphasize the variety of stalactites.

Trong Cave is southeast of Hang Bo Nau. It is known as the “Drum Cave” because it echoes faintly with a percussive sound when a swift wind blows past its stalactites and stalagmites.

Tuan Chau Island is a large island to the south of Bai Chay. It has been developed as a recreation complex. The island provides tourist entertainment in the form of whale, dolphin, and sea lion shows. Visitors can also relax on the sandy beach and enjoy local cuisine at a number of seafood restaurants there.

Titop Island boasts an isolated beach that is great for swimming. You can hike to the top of the islet to see the breath-taking view of Ha Long Bay. Visitors can enjoy a number of water-sports facilities available at the small beach, including parasailing.