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| Bai Tu Long National Park |
Bai Tu Long National Park is a protected area zone in northeastern Vietnam. It was established in 2001, succeeding from the former Ba Mun National Conservation Zone. It is one of seven Vietnamese amphibian national parks which has both terrestrial zone and aquatic zone.
It is located within Bai Tu Long bay, which with Halong Bay forms an impressive scenery of sea and islands. Including thousands of islands and rocks, they create one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Visit Bai Tu Long Bay with Halong bay tours
According to legend, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay (meaning ‘’Descending Dragon’’) millions 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 (meaning ‘’The Tail of the White Dragon’’). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means ‘’The dragon parts the offsprings’’).
Now the Park is part of Van Don district, 20km distant from Cai Rong town.
Geography
The exactly geographical position is in a rectangle between 20o55’05″ and 21o15’10″ North latitude, 107o30’10″ and 107o46’20″ East longitude. It administratively consists of 3 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen and Halong city of Van Don district. Travel Halong with Dragon Pearl Junk
It is composed from a terrestrial area of 61.25 km2 and an aquatic area of 96.58 km2. The zone includes over 40 islands and rocks which form three groups : Ba Mun group, Tra Ngo group and Sau group. The aquatic area includes the sea zone between the islands and the narrows between the park area and the land area which has boundary of 1 km offshore. The National Park also includes a buffer zone of approximately 165.34 km2 , which is located in a larger area including 5 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen, Ban Sen, Quan Lan and Halong. The total population of the core zone and the buffer zone is around 24.000. Read more: Vietnam travel
Ecosystem
The National Park includes five kinds of ecosystems : Rain Broad Leaves Forest, Limestone Forest, Littoral Forest, Coral Area and Shallow Water Area.
The Rain Broad Leaves Forest area is mostly secondary forest. The average canopy covers 50 – 90%. 494 species belonging to 337 genera of 117 families have been found in this type of ecosystem. Some endangered species include Cycas balansae, Radix marindae officinalis, Ardisia sylvestris Pitard, Smilax glabra, Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha).
The Limestone Forest area is forest growing in poor soil with particles of limestone on rocky islands. Some rare animals found there include Serow, Rhesus macaque.
The Littoral Ecosystem in the park is small areas surrounding the islands. It has a rather large tidal variation and is biologically highly diverse with 251 species including 19 species of mangrove, 17 species of seaweed , 29 species of marine worms , 149 species of molluscs, 22 species of crustaceans and 15 species of echinoderms.
The Coral area is located from the water depths of low tide to 10m deep. 409 species have been found including groupers, sea bass, crabs, snails, abalone and seaweeds.
The Shallow Water area covers a large area around the islands, beyond the tidal area and extending from 1km to around 4km. These areas have not been profoundly researched but 539 species have been found.
It is located within Bai Tu Long bay, which with Halong Bay forms an impressive scenery of sea and islands. Including thousands of islands and rocks, they create one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Visit Bai Tu Long Bay with Halong bay tours
According to legend, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay (meaning ‘’Descending Dragon’’) millions 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 (meaning ‘’The Tail of the White Dragon’’). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means ‘’The dragon parts the offsprings’’).
Now the Park is part of Van Don district, 20km distant from Cai Rong town.
Geography
The exactly geographical position is in a rectangle between 20o55’05″ and 21o15’10″ North latitude, 107o30’10″ and 107o46’20″ East longitude. It administratively consists of 3 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen and Halong city of Van Don district. Travel Halong with Dragon Pearl Junk
It is composed from a terrestrial area of 61.25 km2 and an aquatic area of 96.58 km2. The zone includes over 40 islands and rocks which form three groups : Ba Mun group, Tra Ngo group and Sau group. The aquatic area includes the sea zone between the islands and the narrows between the park area and the land area which has boundary of 1 km offshore. The National Park also includes a buffer zone of approximately 165.34 km2 , which is located in a larger area including 5 communes : Minh Chau, Van Yen, Ban Sen, Quan Lan and Halong. The total population of the core zone and the buffer zone is around 24.000. Read more: Vietnam travel
Ecosystem
The National Park includes five kinds of ecosystems : Rain Broad Leaves Forest, Limestone Forest, Littoral Forest, Coral Area and Shallow Water Area.
The Rain Broad Leaves Forest area is mostly secondary forest. The average canopy covers 50 – 90%. 494 species belonging to 337 genera of 117 families have been found in this type of ecosystem. Some endangered species include Cycas balansae, Radix marindae officinalis, Ardisia sylvestris Pitard, Smilax glabra, Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha).
The Limestone Forest area is forest growing in poor soil with particles of limestone on rocky islands. Some rare animals found there include Serow, Rhesus macaque.
The Littoral Ecosystem in the park is small areas surrounding the islands. It has a rather large tidal variation and is biologically highly diverse with 251 species including 19 species of mangrove, 17 species of seaweed , 29 species of marine worms , 149 species of molluscs, 22 species of crustaceans and 15 species of echinoderms.
The Coral area is located from the water depths of low tide to 10m deep. 409 species have been found including groupers, sea bass, crabs, snails, abalone and seaweeds.
The Shallow Water area covers a large area around the islands, beyond the tidal area and extending from 1km to around 4km. These areas have not been profoundly researched but 539 species have been found.
Bai Tu Long Bay overview
Bai Tu Long is a beautiful Bay lying within the area of the gulf of Tonkin, on the northeast of Vietnam. The bay comprises a part of Halong’s sea, Cam Pha town and Van Don Island District. It shares the border with Halong Bay on the southwest, with the sea on the east, with Cam Pha town on the west and with Co To island district on the northeast. Bai Tu Long Bay includes hundred of islands and islets, several among which are residence for local people.
Along with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is one among the wonderful natural wonders, with beautiful islands and long-white-sandy beaches. Bai Tu Long is well-known for foreign tourists not only for its natural beauty, but also for a special tourist attraction – Bai Tu Long eco-tourist site. Bai Tu Long eco-tourist site lies within the area of Van Don Island district. It covers a total area of 100 ha with over 10km coastline. The construction style is the combination of the Asian and Western architecture style with coastal self-contained stilt houses harmoniously lying among the natural scenery.
Bai Tu Long National Park is another must-see destination, which represents Vietnam’s sea preservation site, which has attracted a larger number of both domestic and foreign tourists.
Bai Tu Long Bay’s eco-system is a highly diverse one with typical ecosystems such as mangrove forest, coral reef, tropical forest ecosystems. It is estimated that there are 391 species of marine creatures, most of which bring about high economic and scientific value.
Bai Tu Long Bay has great potential for developing tourism. Recently, the Bay has received much concern from visitors. With fascinating beauty and originated landscape, Bai Tu Long Bay promises to be a popular tourist attraction in coming time.
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