Quang Ninh opens Bai Tu Long Bay tourism tours

On July 19, 2024, the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province issued Decision No. 2119/QD-UBND announcing tours and tourism in Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay.

The announcement of these itineraries not only opens up opportunities to explore the majestic landscape of Bai Tu Long Bay but also combines spiritual, ecological, beach resort, sports, cultural experience tourism, etc. to create unique tourism products, different from Ha Long Bay.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh affirmed that the opening of tours to Bai Tu Long Bay is an important step in the province's sustainable tourism development strategy. At the same time, building tourism itineraries connecting heritage, creating new and attractive experiences for tourists, contributing to promoting the development of the tourism industry in localities in the province such as: Cam Pha city, Van Don district, Co To district and other areas.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh spoke at the opening ceremony.

Van Don owns more than 600 large and small islands with beautiful natural landscapes, pristine beaches and rich marine ecosystems. In particular, Bai Tu Long National Park, recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park, preserves many rare animal and plant gene samples, creating a special attraction for ecotourism.

In recent years, Quang Ninh province has focused on infrastructure investment, creating conditions for Van Don to develop into a modern island tourism center. Many important projects have been completed such as Van Don International Airport, Ao Tien International Port, Ha Long-Van Don-Mong Cai Expressway... helping to connect and attract tourists to this land of great potential.

Sightseeing tours on Bai Tu Long Bay are expected to open up new development space, attracting many tourists.

In 2024, Van Don tourism recorded strong growth with more than 1.8 million visitors, total revenue reaching over 2,850 billion VND. The opening of tours to Bai Tu Long Bay will contribute to raising Van Don tourism to a new level, aiming to welcome 2 million visitors in 2025 and 8 million visitors in 2030.

In the coming time, the province will continue to invest, upgrade infrastructure, diversify tourism products, and expand connections with major domestic and international tourist centers.

5 private itineraries on Bai Tu Long Bay and 2 connecting itineraries with Ha Long Bay including:

Bai Tu Long Journey 1: Ao Tien Port - Tay Hoi Island - Lucky Cat Island - Ban Sen Island - Nha Tro Cave.

Bai Tu Long 2 itinerary: Ao Tien port - Phat Co cave - pearl farm (Dan Da island) - Lao Vong sluice - Dua island - Minh Chau island.

Bai Tu Long 3 Journey: Ao Tien Port - Lao Vong fishing village - Tra Ngo big island - Thien Nga island.

Bai Tu Long Journey 4: Ao Tien Port - Cai De area - Mang Ha overnight anchorage.

Bai Tu Long 5 itinerary: Ao Tien port - Tra Than lagoon - Cai Lim beach - Mang Ha overnight anchorage - Cai De area.

Ha Long Bay-Bai Tu Long 1 connecting itinerary: Ha Long Bay-Thang Loi Island-Ngoc Vung Island-Quan Lan Island-Minh Chau Island.

Ha Long Bay-Bai Tu Long 2 connecting itinerary: Ha Long Bay-Ban Sen Island-Nha Tro Cave.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/quang-ninh-khai-truong-cac-hanh-trinh-du-lich-vinh-bai-tu-long-post868575.html