The administrative boundary defines that Lan Ha Bay is territory of Hai Phong province while Halong Bay is belong to Quang Ninh province but with similar landscape formed from islands and islets scattered all over the water surface, locals and tourists mutually acknowledge it as a part of the vast Halong Bay zone.
Hiding in the peaceful gulf, separated from the rest of the world, many small fishing villages show a relaxed pace of life raising their regional specialties such as mussels and oysters. They will be, eventually, turned into fresh, savory, nutritious meals or pearl souvenirs for the guests. The calm and clear waters in some islands such as Sen Island, Cu Island, Khi Island (Monkey Island) offer favorable conditions for diving and coral-sightseeing; you won’t be able to do this in the core Halong Bay because the quality of water here is better.
