Bo Hon Island: of Nature, Grottos, and Legends

Bo Hon Island: of Nature, Grottos, and Legends

Located in Quang Ninh province, Hạ Long Bay is a popular travel destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With an area of 1,553 km2, cradling close to 2,000 islets, most of which are limestone, tourists will be spoilt for attractions and picture-worthy scenery.

However, one island, and the largest among the many, is not only worth-mentioning, but is a definite must-stop because of its extraordinary landscapes. Bo Hon Island is also where the bay’s famous caves are found including the Sung Sot, Luon cave, swimming Tien Cave, Trinh Nu cave, and Trong cave. Each cave holds its individual splendor, and is associated with magical legends.

Beside the magnificent cave system, tourists will be awed by the series of high peaks, steep cliffs and consecutive mountains around it. Numerous types of flora and fauna grow in the island such as ignorance, Long live, orchid and Banyan Tree. Bo Hon also serves as a sanctuary for many wild animals including monkeys, deer and antelopes. The diverse species that thrive in the island makes Bo Hon seem like a natural park. If you are planning on a cruise along Halong Bay, make sure to stop by Bo Hon and be fascinated with all the beauty the island has to offer.