Traveling to Halong Bay, in addition to staying in a boat house on the sea to enjoy the surrounding karst terrain, it is a must-do activity to explore the island, especially Surprise Cave and Hero Island are the two must-line attractions. The former is to explore colorful stalactite caves. The latter is to climb up to overlook the beauty of the boats cruising the archipelago. Many people’s first impression of Halong Bay from newspapers and magazines is the beautiful pictures taken from the top of Hero Island.
Transportation: How to get to Hero Island in Halong Bay?
Ti Top is located at the central point of Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The boat distance from Tuan Chau Island (Tuan Chau Island) pier is 12 kilometers. It can also be reached by boat from the pier in Bai Chay area of Halong City. The boat distance is approximately Is 8 kilometers.Generally, the package itinerary of the objective light or the sea houseboat will include the two places of Surprise Cave and Hero Island. Therefore, following the group or booking the package itinerary of the sea houseboat is the best way to visit Hero Island.
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▲ Waking up in the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay outside the window in the early morning is definitely an unforgettable experience.
▲ Take the small boat mounted next to the houseboat on the sea and prepare to board Titov Island.
Halong Hero Island Archives
On January 1962, 1, when Ho Chi Minh, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, accompanied the Soviet astronaut Gherman Titov (Gherman Titov) to the island, he changed the original name of Cat Nang Island to Ti Top to commemorate the friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union. Island, using the homophony of the name Titov, also means that a hero has climbed to the top. This island is transliterated as Titov Island, and there are also aliases such as Hero Island and Paradise Island.
There is a memorial statue of Titov weighing 26 tons and 6 meters high beside the beach on Titov Island. Titov himself returned here again on June 1997, 6. Tourists must pay for admission when they land on the island. Entrance and Sightseeing Fee (Entrance and Sightseeing Fee), usually included in the houseboat accommodation fee or tour fee, are handed over to the hotel staff or tour guides, and tourists do not need to pay separately.
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▲ Titov Island is on the left. You can clearly see the pavilion on the top of the island, which is also the target of this trip.
Tour Experience of Heroes Island in Halong Bay
There are 1,969 limestone islands in the sea of Halong Bay. Titov Island is not only located in the center of the sea, but also has a unique white sand beach, which is also widely loved by European and American tourists.However, for most tourists, climbing the 427 stone steps to the pavilion on the top of the mountain is the classic must-visit spot in Halong Bay. As for the beautiful crescent-shaped beach, it depends on whether the itinerary allows it or not. Save it after going down the mountain. Up.
After boarding the boat ashore, it is the entrance where the ticket booth is located, next to the memorial statue of Titov, and after continuing to walk through the crescent-shaped beach, there are more than 400 stone steps.Originally Wendy secretly felt the rainy weather in her heart, but the temperature was already high at the end of April. Even if she climbed to the top of the island on a cloudy day, she was still sweating. If it is sunny or summer, people should really be mentally prepared, drink water and All cool clothes must be prepared.
There is a pavilion on the top of Titov Island. No matter the weather, it is always crowded with tourists rushing to take photos. The pavilion has a 360-degree view of Halong Bay without blind spots. It faces the southeast and overlooks the island where Surprise Cave is located. It often appears in the media. The boats on the boat cruise the classic scenery of Halong Bay, which is also where tourists gather to take pictures. Although the view in other directions is vast, there are fewer islands and boats, and it is indeed difficult to show the characteristics of Halong Bay.
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▲ Ticket booth at the entrance of Titov Island.
▲ Tickets for visiting Halong Bay include sightseeing fees and entrance fees.
▲ A memorial statue of the Soviet astronaut Titov stands on the beach.
▲ Titov Island not only has a good location, but also has a unique white sandy beach in Halong Bay.
▲ Prepare to climb more than 400 stone steps.
▲ The southeast of the pavilion is where the classic scenery of Halong Bay was photographed.
▲ In the distance is the island where Surprise Cave is located, and in the middle are all kinds of boats patrolling Halong Bay.
Conclusion
Titov Island and Surprise Cave are the two must-visit attractions in Halong Bay. Surprise Cave visits the sweltering caves. The experience of landing on Titov Island is extremely hot. It is recommended to take sun protection and replenish moisture. People with limited mobility may have to consider whether Can afford it, but after enjoying the 360-degree panoramic view after landing on the island, you should immediately forget the hard trek just now. Everything feels worthwhile, but you have to be patient when taking pictures. After all, there are a lot of pilgrimage tourists!
◎ Titov Island (Heroes Island). Ti Top Island
– Location: Việt Hải, Cát Hải, Hai Phong
– Phone: +84 98 375 66 19
