Posts - Discover Halong

Soi Sim Island

Jul 30, 2015 | Islands

Soi Sim is a small island located 12km west of Halong City, only 700m away from Titov Island. With the area of 8.7 hectare, the island with two mountain tops of about 200m high above the sea level. Soi Sim Island has very special geological formation 2/3 of which covered by Feralit and soil weathered by wind, which is favourite condition for the growth of a plant species named Sim (also known as downy rose myrtle, downy myrtle, hill gooseberry, hill guava). That is the reason why the local people named this island Soi Sim.

Long Tien Pagoda

Jul 30, 2015 | Activity

Long Tien Pagoda was built at the end of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1941 and is considered one of the biggest of its kind in Halong City and Province.

Cat Ba National Park

Jul 30, 2015 | Activity

Recognised as part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve List since December 2004, the Cat Ba National Park is the traveler’s paradise in Northern Vietnam by the sea.

Bai Tho Mountain

Jul 29, 2015 | Activity

Located in Hon Gai ward, Halong City, where most of the central local life is happening, Bai Tho Mountain is a great attraction for people who want to a little bit of trekking without leaving the city.

Co To Island

Jul 29, 2015 | Islands

Co To Island in Quang Ninh Province is probably the most beautiful and pristine beach in northern Vietnam with transparent blue sea, white smooth sand, golden sunshine, and green mountains and forest.