Bai Tu Long Bay occupies three quarters of Halong Bay World Heritage site, as well as many islands in Van Don, Cam Pha District. 

Travelling to Bai Tu Long Bay is off the beaten track and promises to deliver many unique experiences, far from the heavily touristic sites.

Bai Tu Long Bay

According to legend, millions of years ago when Vietnam was conquered by invaders, the Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon and her child to help the people. 
After winning, the dragons did not return to fairyland but decided to stay on earth. 
The place where the Mother Dragon descended is now called Halong Bay, while Bai Tu Long Bay is where the Young Dragon descended. 
These names are in Chinese and convey exactly the meanings mentioned above.

Bai Tu Long Bay

In this big area, visitors can find pristine natural landscapes. Even now, Bai Tu Long remains an extensive unexplored area. 
In some ways it is actually more stunning than Halong Bay, since it is only in its initial stages as a destination for travelers. 
Bai Tu Long has many attractions to visit: Cong Do area, Vung Vieng fishing Village, Da Xep Park, Cong Dam area, Thien Canh Son cave and Tra Gioi beach. There are also some populated islands; Quan Lan, Ngoc Vung, Cong Dong, and Cong Tay with many beautiful beaches. 
In addition, Bai Tu Long Bay National Park is rich in biological diversity, home to many different flora and fauna.