The sea area of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh is famous for Cat Ba Island and the world wonder of Ha Long Bay. There is a place adjacent to these scenic spots, Lan Ha Bay, which is not yet known to many people, but any tourist who sets foot there will be amazed by the majestic natural scenery of the limestone mountains on the sea and the peaceful atmosphere of the pristine sea.
Looking down from above, a poetic bay appears with large and small green islands jutting out on the deep blue sea. About 400 strange islands with many different appearances are named simply such as Hon Chuong, Hon Rua, Hon Guoc, Hon But, Thap Nghieng, Monkey Island...
Located in the East of Cat Ba archipelago and adjacent to Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay has a total of 400 large and small islands. The natural scenery has a wild and poetic beauty with rich and diverse vegetation here that will certainly not disappoint you. 
Coming to Lan Ha Bay, you can not only relax your soul, relax with mountains, clouds and sky but also have the opportunity to experience many interesting underwater activities such as kayaking, swimming, diving to see coral or fishing. Refer to the experience of traveling to Lan Ha Bay on your own to have a quality trip at a reasonable cost. 
Lan Ha Bay has up to 139 small, beautiful and deserted golden sand beaches inviting visitors to explore. Many sand beaches stretch between two rocky mountains, without big waves, making them truly ideal swimming beaches. Under the clear blue water are colorful coral reefs such as Van Boi and Van Ha beaches... Calm seas such as Sen Island, Cu Island, Monkey Island... are where visitors can dive to see coral. 
Experience of traveling to Lan Ha Bay on your own includes choosing the time, means of transportation, choosing accommodation, choosing activities to experience and determining the places you will go. 
You can rent a boat to see the bay or simply buy a kayaking tour. Usually, the boats will take you to calm areas, close to the shore for easier paddling (paddling in the ocean with big waves is very tiring). Some places to kayak are Dark Cave, Bright Cave, Mekong Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beach, etc. 
The best time to travel to Cat Ba in general and Lan Ha Bay in particular is in the summer. From April to June, the weather has started to get hot enough to go to the beach, the sea is also relatively calm so traveling on the bay is safer and more enjoyable. 
The weather in Hai Phong at this time is less rainy and more sunny, so it is extremely suitable for water activities and entertainment. This is also the peak season, many people visit Lan Ha Bay, so you need to pay attention to book tickets and book rooms before going. 
If you are looking for a cheap trip or want to experience Lan Ha Bay more quietly, the period from July to after September is ideal. This time the number of visitors is not much so the cost of travel is also cheaper. However, you need to pay attention to the weather to avoid dangerous days with rough seas. 
To visit Lan Ha Bay, you must first travel to Cat Ba Island. From the center of Cat Ba Island, you take a taxi to Beo Wharf, buy a ticket to visit the bay for 80,000 VND for adults and 40,000 VND for children, then rent a boat service to get to where you want. Remember to refer to the type of boat that suits your travel needs, far or near. If you want to visit around the bay, you can rent a motorboat from the locals for more convenient travel. If you go with your family or a group of friends, you should rent a boat at the wharf to save the most money...Heritage Magazine
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