Although located near tourist attractions such as Thien Cung Cave, Ga Choi Islet, Dinh Huong Islet, Trong Mai Islet, …, Hon Cho Da still brings a new and different beauty to all visitors. Let’s learn more about this impressive island with Origin Vietnam.
1. Where is Stone Dog Islet?
Stone Dog Islet has a special location on the edge of Hang So. At the first entrance to Ha Long Bay of Hang So islet and Vung So islet. It is located in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. It is on tour routes 1 and 5, about 2.5km from Tuan Chau international port and about 6.4km from Ha Long port.
2. How is Stone Dog Islet unique?
The stone dog island is located at the foot of the mountain ranges close to the water’s edge, the island is about 8m high. From afar, you can see the shape of a giant dog, standing tall in the middle of the vast sea and sky.
The reason for its name is because the island resembles a dog sitting with its back to the sea. Moreover, it is lying there as a symbol to keep watch over the safety of tourists’ trips to sea.
With ancient East Asian culture, you can easily see houses built with 2 dogs guarding the gate made of stone or cement. So that the dogs can ward off evil spirits and bring luck to the owner. The symbol of Stone Dog Island in Ha Long Bay is located in the middle of a large space surrounded by high, green mountains, a poetic scene.
In particular, Stone Dog Islet is located at the first entrance gate of Ha Long Bay and is considered by fishermen here as a mascot to protect and keep Ba Hang village and Ha Long Bay peaceful, so that fishermen can confidently go out to sea.
3. When is the best time to visit Stone Dog Islet?
According to Halong bay travel experiences, during late September to April next year. This is the ideal time for you to visit Stone Dog Islet. At this time, the weather is not too hot or too cold. It is sunny and there is especially little rain because it is not the rainy and stormy season.
It creates favorable conditions for you to travel, explore and participate in outdoor activities.
The weather these days becomes pleasant, the beauty of the bay becomes more charming and mysterious than ever. Moreover, Ha Long Bay is also more peaceful at this time and has more private space for you to enjoy.
4. How to get to Stone Dog Islet?
To get to Stone Dog islet, you must travel to Ha Long city first from Hanoi or other provinces.
4.1 From Hanoi to Ha Long city
Departing from Hanoi city, you can travel by means such as: motorbike, private car, bus or taxi. With a distance of about 160 km, the travel time takes about 2-3 hours.
4.2 From Ha Long city to Stone Dog islet
- Means of transport: by boat or luxury cruise tour.
- Ticket purchase points: Tuan Chau international port and Ha Long international passenger port.
Stone Dog islet is on tour routes No. 1 and No. 5. After visiting Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave on the way to admire the beauty of Ha Long Bay. The boat will travel about 10 minutes to reach here.
From Dau Go cave, the boat moves to the stone island roundabout. When looking up the cliff about 8m, you will see the Stone Dog Islet with your own eyes. You can also find it location via google map here.
5. Tickets to visit Stone Dog Islet
- Route 01: Port – Van Canh Park conservation center.
- Ticket price to visit the Bay: 290,000 VND/person/way.
- Price to rent an hourly boat: 200,000 VND/person/way.
- Lunch (optional): From 180,000 VND to 300,000 VND/person/meal.
- Tour time: 4 hours.
6. Discovering the beauty of Stone Dog Islet
In this tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of attractive caves and rocky mountains. Such as: Dau Go cave, Ga Choi islet and Thien Cung cave, …These are caves and small islands with attractive beauty, all visitors feel excited when coming here.
Possessing a poetic beauty, Stone Dog islet is always an ideal tourist destination when coming to Ha Long. Especially when you come here, you will be able to check in amidst the majestic and poetic scenery of the charming mountains and rivers. Choosing Stone Dog islet as an ideal destination for your trip.
7. Enjoying Ha Long specialties when traveling to Stone Dog Islet
When traveling to Stone Dog islet, you will not only admire the wild, amazing, and enchanting natural landscape. But you also have the opportunity to enjoy the specialties of this beautiful land. Such as: Ha Long squid rolls, scallops, sea cucumbers, milk oyster porridge, Tien Yen hill chicken, Gat Gu cake, Sa Sung, Ha Long yogurt, …
8. Accommodation when traveling to Stone Dog Islet
When traveling here, you can choose 2 forms of accommodation. That is: staying overnight at a hotel and staying overnight on a luxury cruise tour.
8.1 Staying overnight at a hotel:
- New Star Halong Hotel. Address: Pham Van Dong, Tourist Residential Area, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Ha Long Dream Hotel.. Address: 10 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Golden Ha Long Hotel. Address: Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- City Bay Palace Hotel. Address: 156 Le Thanh Tong, Bach Dang Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- SunQueen Ha Long Hotel. Address: 16 Vuon Dao, Zone 2, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Bong Sen Ha Long Hotel. Address: Quarter 4, Area, 1 Hung Thang, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
8.2 Overnight stay on a luxury cruise
- Elizabeth Cruise.
- Glogy Cruise.
- Starlight Cruise.
- Paradise Luxury Cruise.
- V’spirit Cruise.
- Au Co Cruise.
With updated and useful information about Halong travel experiences. Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator, has shared in the above article. Hope it will be helpful for your upcoming vacation. We also accompany you on the Halong bay tour to explore beautiful destinations with exciting activities and unforgettable experiences.
