Bai Tu Long Bay, Ha Long

Bai Tu Long Bay, Ha Long (Vietnam)

Bai Tu Long Bay is a bay in Vietnam. It encompasses Bai Tu Long National Park. Bai Tu Long Bay is northeast of Ha Long Bay. Bai Tu Long bay National Park is a protected area zone in northeastern Vietnam. It was established in 2001 succeeding the former Ba Mun National Conservation Zone. It is one of seven Vietnamese amphibian national parks which has both a terrestrial zone and an aquatic zone. According to legend an immense dragon descended Ha Long Bay millions of 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 island. As she returned to heaven she said goodbye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay. Now the park is part of Van Don District 20 km distant from Cai Rong town.