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)
