Bai tu long bay
According to legend, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay (meaning ‘’Descending Dragon’’) millions years ago, dropping numerous eggs. These eggs hatched forming thousands of rocks and islands. The tail of the dragon extended far to the sea, forming Bach Long Vi (meaning ‘’The Tail of the White Dragon’’). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means ‘’The dragon parts the offsprings’’). Now the Park is part of Van Don district, 20 km distant from Cai Rong town.
Geography
The exactly geographical position is in a rectangle between 20°55'05" and 21°15'10" North latitude, 107°30'10" and 107°46'20" East longitude. It administratively consists of 3 communes : Minh Châu, Vạn Yên and Hạ Long of Van Don district.
It is composed from a terrestrial area of 61.25 km2 and an aquatic area of 96.58 km2. The zone includes over 40 islands and rocks. They form three groups: Ba Mùn group, Trà Ngọ group and Sậu group. The aquatic area includes the sea zone between the islands and the narrows between the park area and the land area which has boundary of 1 km offshore. The National Park also includes a buffer zone of approximately 165.34 km2, which is located in a larger area including 5 communes : Minh Châu, Vạn Yên, Bản Sen, Quan Lạn and Hạ Long. The total population of the core zone and the buffer zone is around 24.000.
Ecosystem:
The National Park includes five kinds of ecosystems : Rain Broad Leaves Forest, Limestone Forest, Littoral Forest, Coral Area and Shallow Water Area.
The Rain Broad Leaves Forest area is mostly secondary forest. The average canopy covers 50 – 90%. 494 species belonging to 337 genera of 117 families have been found in this type of ecosystem. Some endangered species include Cycas balansae, Radix marindae officinalis, Ardisia sylvestris Pitard, Smilax glabra, Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha).
The Limestone Forest area is forest growing in poor soil with particles of limestone on rocky islands. Some rare animals found there include Serow, Rhesus macaque.
The Littoral Ecosystem in the park is small areas surrounding the islands. It has a rather large tidal variation and is biologically highly diverse with 251 species including 19 species of mangrove, 17 species of seaweed, 29 species of marine worms, 149 species of molluscs, 22 species of crustaceans and 15 species of echinoderms.
The Coral area is located from the water depths of low tide to 10m deep. 409 species have been found including groupers, sea bass, crabs, snails, abalone and seaweeds.
The shallow water area covers a large area around the islands, beyond the tidal area and extending from 1 km to around 4 km. These areas have not been profoundly researched but 539 species have been found.
Other articles:
Catba National park
Cat Ba National Park in located 15km north - west of Cat Ba Town. It was established in 1986. It spans an area of 15,200ha, of which 9,800ha are forest, and contains lots of particularly interesting caves. The original tropical forest spans an area of 570ha, with extremely varied wildlife and vegetation.
Cat Ba National Park in located 15km north - west of Cat Ba Town. It was established in 1986. It spans an area of 15,200ha, of which 9,800ha are forest, and contains lots of particularly interesting caves. The original tropical forest spans an area of 570ha, with extremely varied wildlife and vegetation.
Catba Monkey island
Monkey island is a private island located 2 miles from Cat Ba town. The beach here is one of the most beautiful beach in Cat Ba Island. The sea water is so clean and emerald, the climate here is wonderful and nature are so beautiful.
Monkey island is a private island located 2 miles from Cat Ba town. The beach here is one of the most beautiful beach in Cat Ba Island. The sea water is so clean and emerald, the climate here is wonderful and nature are so beautiful.
Catba island
The Cat Ba Archipelago shares the distinctive rugged appearance and scenic beauty of the Ha Long Bay Area that was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, in 1994. The area is one of the best examples in the world of a Karst landscape invaded by the sea.
The Cat Ba Archipelago shares the distinctive rugged appearance and scenic beauty of the Ha Long Bay Area that was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, in 1994. The area is one of the best examples in the world of a Karst landscape invaded by the sea.
Lan Ha bay
Lanha Bay is located in the Southeast of Cat Ba Island, looking out of Van sea mouth, connecting with Ha Long Bay. Its area is 7000ha, of which 5400ha are managed by Cat Ba National Park.
Lanha Bay is located in the Southeast of Cat Ba Island, looking out of Van sea mouth, connecting with Ha Long Bay. Its area is 7000ha, of which 5400ha are managed by Cat Ba National Park.
Soi Sim Island - Beach
Soi Sim island is one of the most beautiful island and beach in Halong bay. You can swim in the tranquil water and can relax on the nice beach with white sandy. You also clim up to the top os this island to take Halong panorama picture
Soi Sim island is one of the most beautiful island and beach in Halong bay. You can swim in the tranquil water and can relax on the nice beach with white sandy. You also clim up to the top os this island to take Halong panorama picture
Van Gia Fishing Village
Van Gia – Cua Van is situated at Hung Thang Commune, Halong City, 20km away from the tourist boat wharf, the fishing village lies in a calm bay surrounded by mountain. Cua Van Village has a population of 733 in 176 households. They mainly earn their livelihood by fishing
Van Gia – Cua Van is situated at Hung Thang Commune, Halong City, 20km away from the tourist boat wharf, the fishing village lies in a calm bay surrounded by mountain. Cua Van Village has a population of 733 in 176 households. They mainly earn their livelihood by fishing
Halong Male - Virgin Cave
Halong Trinh Nữ (Virgin) cave and Trống (Male) cave is symbol of truly love and is the romantic place for taking oath of love. Inside cave, have many beautiful stalagmite and stalactite
Halong Trinh Nữ (Virgin) cave and Trống (Male) cave is symbol of truly love and is the romantic place for taking oath of love. Inside cave, have many beautiful stalagmite and stalactite
Halong Bo Nau Cave
Bo Nau cave is one of the most beautiful grotto in Halong bay. The best way to get there is book tour with Halong Legacy Cruise...
Bo Nau cave is one of the most beautiful grotto in Halong bay. The best way to get there is book tour with Halong Legacy Cruise...
Halong Luon Cave
Luon Grotto is one of the most famous tunnel in Halong bay. You will explore it with kayaking or just sit on small bamboo boat, one fisherman will take you to go inside...
Luon Grotto is one of the most famous tunnel in Halong bay. You will explore it with kayaking or just sit on small bamboo boat, one fisherman will take you to go inside...
Halong Bahang fishing village
Halong Bahang fishing village is one of the most interesting floating village on the Halong bay. People live in the small floating house, they are fisher man... Come to visit and experience their life.
Halong Bahang fishing village is one of the most interesting floating village on the Halong bay. People live in the small floating house, they are fisher man... Come to visit and experience their life.
Halong Dark-Bright Cave
Halong Dark and Bright grotto is one of the most beautiful tunnel in Halong bay, you will have nice time to explore this tunnel by kayaking and swimming. The best way to visit Dark and bright cave is book tour with Halong Legacy Cruise.
Halong Dark and Bright grotto is one of the most beautiful tunnel in Halong bay, you will have nice time to explore this tunnel by kayaking and swimming. The best way to visit Dark and bright cave is book tour with Halong Legacy Cruise.
Halong Three peach Beach
Inside the imposing limestone and beaches area, there are three small mountains raise from under the ocean, with the height of 23 m, seen from afar, resemble three peaches (Ba Trái Đào). That's why we called that area is three peach beach.
Inside the imposing limestone and beaches area, there are three small mountains raise from under the ocean, with the height of 23 m, seen from afar, resemble three peaches (Ba Trái Đào). That's why we called that area is three peach beach.
Halong Titop Island
Situated about 7-8 km south-east of Bãi Cháy lies the small Ti Tốp Island. It displays a beach shaped like a crescent moon, and sand that has been washed to a snowy white by the tide. On 22 November 1962, this tiny island had the honour of receiving a visit from astronaut Ghermann Ti Tốp, a hero of the former Soviet Union, accompanied by Hồ Chí Minh. To perpetuate the ...
Situated about 7-8 km south-east of Bãi Cháy lies the small Ti Tốp Island. It displays a beach shaped like a crescent moon, and sand that has been washed to a snowy white by the tide. On 22 November 1962, this tiny island had the honour of receiving a visit from astronaut Ghermann Ti Tốp, a hero of the former Soviet Union, accompanied by Hồ Chí Minh. To perpetuate the ...
Halong Surprise Cave
Halong Surprise cave or Sung Sot cave is the most famous cave in Halong Bay which is in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage area. And the best way to get there is join Halong bay tours with Legacy sleeping boat.
Halong Surprise cave or Sung Sot cave is the most famous cave in Halong Bay which is in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage area. And the best way to get there is join Halong bay tours with Legacy sleeping boat.
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Vung Vieng is also known as Vong Vieng Village. Bai Tu Long and the Vung Vieng Fishing Village is off the beaten tourist track as it is not so near to the popular Cat Ba Island which has lodging, beaches and nearby caves where most of the large tour companies and boats operate.
Vung Vieng is also known as Vong Vieng Village. Bai Tu Long and the Vung Vieng Fishing Village is off the beaten tourist track as it is not so near to the popular Cat Ba Island which has lodging, beaches and nearby caves where most of the large tour companies and boats operate.
Halong bay
Ha Long Bay is a World Heritage site in Vietnam twice recognized by UNESCO – in 1994 and 1999. With almost 2000 islands rising from the emerald water of the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long is an excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain of millions of years of geological movement.
Ha Long Bay is a World Heritage site in Vietnam twice recognized by UNESCO – in 1994 and 1999. With almost 2000 islands rising from the emerald water of the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long is an excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain of millions of years of geological movement.
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