Discovering Bach Long Vi island in northern region
Situated roughly 133 kilometres off the northern coastal city of Hai Phong in the Gulf of Tonkin, the island district of Bach Long Vi has developed into a popular tourist attraction over recent years.
 |
| It takes up to seven hours to travel by boat from Hai Phong to Bach Long Vi island. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| The island's size is small, spanning roughly two square kilometres during high tide and three square kilometres during low tide. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| Local residents living on the island mainly make a living through fishing. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| The local popularity has now grown and is home to nearly 700 people, from the 62 people who resided on the island in 1993. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| The island also houses schools, a healthcare centre, a cultural house, and parks. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| Another attraction on the island is the 1,000-square-metre Bach Long Pagoda. (Photo: VOV) |
 |
| Bach Long Vi island plays a crucial part in the development of the maritime economy in Hai Phong. (Photo: VOV) |
(Source: VOV)