It is a small, extremely beautiful island located in the middle of Ha Long Bay. In particular, Dinh Huong is a sacred symbol printed on the Vietnamese banknote with a face value of 200,000 VND. Let’s explore the wild beauty and learn about the sacred meaning of this beautiful island with Origin Vietnam.
1. Where is Dinh Huong Islet?
Dinh Huong Islet is located in the southwest of Dau Go Cave. In the World Natural Heritage Complex of Ha Long Bay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. About 6 km southwest of Bai Chay tourist wharf and about 4 km southeast of Tuan Chau port.
2. How is Dinh Huong Islet unique?
Dinh Huong Island, also known as Lu Huong Island, appears as a deliberate arrangement of nature with the shape of a giant incense burner, 10m high. This is one of the famous islands that is considered a masterpiece of art bestowed by nature. You should definitely visit it on your journey to explore HaLong Bay.
In particular, Dinh Lu Huong Island is printed on the 200,000 VND banknote of Vietnam. This is to affirm the importance and noble symbolic meaning of the island lying across the water.
When you come to Dinh Huong Islet, you will admire the beauty of a majestic stone slab symbolizing the sacred shape of a giant incense burner. In the middle of the vast, immense ocean, Dinh Lu Huong Islet leaves a strong impression with its majestic, towering appearance.
When the tide goes down, Dinh Huong Islet reveals the foot of the island that has been eroded by sea water for millions of years. This is a typical image demonstrating the process of sea erosion into the foot of the limestone islands in the bay. When the tide rises, the foot of the island is hidden, Dinh Huong Islet takes the shape of a screen, and on the island are clusters of green trees growing from the cracks, making the island even more impressive.
3. The meaning of Dinh Huong Islet
Besides the beautiful natural beauty that nature has bestowed, the image of an incense burner in the middle of the vast nature also has many profound meanings. Dinh Huong Islet is not only a sacred symbol honored in the ceremony of worshiping the land and sky. It is also an expression of gratitude to the Dragon King who helped people defeat the enemy.
Besides, Dinh Huong Islet is also a reminder to everyone of the importance of the morality of drinking water, remembering its source. Grateful for the merits of ancestors and heroes who sacrificed to protect the beloved homeland of Vietnam.
In addition, choosing Dinh Huong Islet printed on the banknote shows the desire to promote tourism and promote the image of Ha Long Bay to the world. Looking at the image of Dinh Huong Islet on the banknote, visitors will long to set foot in Ha Long Bay once to admire the majestic beauty of this island.
4. When is the best time to visit Dinh Huong Islet?
According to the experience of previous visitors to HaLong Bay, the ideal time to visit this island is from September to October and from March to May every year. During this time, the weather in Ha Long Bay is very beautiful. It is sunny but not harsh, the weather is cool and pleasant and there are no storms. It creates favorable conditions for you to travel, explore and participate in outdoor activities.
5. How to get to Dinh Huong Islet?
5.1 Traveling to Ha Long City
To travel to Dinh Huong Island, you must first go to Ha Long City. Departing from Hanoi or other provinces, you can choose means of transport. Such as: airplane, bus, private car, tour car or taxi to travel to Ha Long. The distance from Hanoi to Ha Long is about 160 km to the East. With the current good traffic infrastructure, the travel time here only takes about 1.5 – 2 hours.
5.2 Traveling from Ha Long to Dinh Huong Island
To visit Dinh Huong Island, you should choose to buy tickets for tourist routes 1, 2 or 5. The common ticket price is 290,000 VND/person for a day trip. After that, you will be able to choose the means of transport on Ha Long Bay, which is a boat or a seaplane. You may have a quick check it via google map here.
5.2.1 By boat:
4-hour sightseeing boat
- Weekdays: 1,400,000 – 1,600,000 VND/boat.
- Weekends: 1,800,000 – 2,000,000 VND/boat.
6-hour sightseeing boat:
- Weekdays: 2,100,000 – 2,400,000 VND/boat.
- Weekends: 2,700,000 – 3,000,000 VND/boat.
8-hour sightseeing boat:
- Weekdays: 2,800,000 – 3,200,000 VND/boat.
- Weekends: 3,600,000 – 4,000,000 VND/boat.
5.2.2 By seaplane:
Seaplanes are a means of transportation that many young people love. Seaplanes have 2 seats for pilots and 12 seats for passengers. The flight time of a seaplane is about 25 minutes.
Seaplanes usually fly at an altitude of 150 – 200m above sea level. The price of renting a seaplane is about 1,500,000 VND/person. You can easily sightsee and have extremely unique experiences.
5.2.3 By a luxury cruise tour
When joining a luxury cruise tour, you will experience high-class services such as overnight stays, dining and other underwater activities, … when visiting HaLong Bay.
6. Ticket prices and tour routes to Dinh Huong islet
For the most complete and perfect tour to Dinh Huong islet, visitors can refer to tour routes 1 and 5.
- Route 1: Route 1 is a daytime tour route from 06:30 – 18:30, with ticket price: 290,000 VND/trip/person. Visitors will visit Thien Cung cave, Dau Go, Cho Da islet, Dinh Huong islet, Trong Mai – Ga Choi islet, Ba Hang cave.
- Route 5: Visitors will also visit the above locations with a ticket price of 290,000 VND/trip/person.
7. Discovering the beauty of Dinh Huong Islet
Traveling in HaLong Bay, among the countless limestone islands, you will surely be attracted by the unique shape of Dinh Huong Islet. Standing tall in the middle of the ocean, this small island resembles a giant incense burner carved by the hand of nature.
The sturdy, majestic body of the incense burner points straight up to the sky like a sacred prayer. The rounded top is eroded by time, creating a harmonious, balanced look for the whole.
You can admire Dinh Huong Islet from many different angles, each angle brings a new feeling. From afar, the island is like a watercolor painting with delicate, majestic strokes. When you get closer, you will admire the majesty and grandeur of this giant limestone block.
8. Enjoying Halong specialties when traveling to Dinh Huong Islet
When traveling to Dinh Huong 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: Nem chua Quang Yen, Ha Long squid rolls, Yen Tu apricot wine, sea cucumbers, Ha Long shrimp floss, milk oyster porridge, Ha Long seafood noodles, earthworm cakes,…
9. Accommodation when traveling to Dinh Huong Islet
When traveling to Dinh Huong Islet, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:
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- 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.
- Harmony Ha Long Hotel. Address: No. A45-MKL- Zone 4, Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- The Secret Ha Long Hotel. Address: Sun Premier Halong Village, Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long. Address: Do Si Hoa, Reu Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- A La Carte HaLong Bay Hotel. Address: Lot h30-h33 Peninsula/2, Hung Thang, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Paradise cruise.
- Au Co cruie.
- Glogy Cruise.
- Starlight Cruise.
10. Some other famous tourist attractions near Dinh Huong Islet
During your tour Vietnam to explore Dinh Huong Islet, you can visit many other famous tourist attractions located on HaLong Bay. Hundreds of islands with hundreds of vivid shapes. The system of limestone islands and beautiful schist islands in this sea area will make you fall in love and forget the way back.
10.1 Dau Go Cave
Dau Go Cave is a limestone cave with an area of 500m2, located in Ha Long sea. The cave entrance is large and is a shelter for swallows. The cave is divided into 3 compartments. In the cave there is a well of clear, cool fresh water. The flora and fauna here are extremely rich and diverse.
10.2 Thien Cung Cave
Thien Cung Cave has an area of nearly 10,000m2. The cave has a multi-level structure with many compartments. There are countless sparkling stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes. In the cave there is a layer of phosphorescence that creates a magical light like a heavenly palace.
10.3 Hon Trong Mai
Hon Trong Mai is a symbol of Ha Long Bay tourism. This is a cluster of islands with a height of 12m. Hon Trong Mai is shaped like a pair of chickens, including a male and a female standing opposite each other.
11. Some necessary notes when traveling to Dinh Huong Islet
When visiting Hon Dinh Huong, visitors can keep in mind the following notes to make their trip perfect and have more memorable memories:
- Dress: Choose comfortable, convenient clothes and you should bring a life jacket to ensure safety during the tour.
- Necessary personal items: You can bring anti-motion sickness medicine if you get seasick or insect repellent.
- You should comply with safety regulations when visiting HaLong Bay.
- Do not litter, protect the general landscape and environment in the Bay.
- Bring sunscreen, hats, caps and sunglasses to protect your skin from the sun.
- Don’t forget to prepare insect repellent and other necessary medicines.
- You can bring bottled water and snacks, in case you need to replenish your energy when necessary.
Dinh Huong Islet is increasingly attracting many tourists to visit and explore. With its beauty and extremely special spiritual meaning, Dinh Huong Island is definitely an ideal destination to satisfy all tourists.
With the harmony between nature and tradition, this place helps visitors immerse themselves in emotions and leave unforgettable impressions on their trip to explore Ha Long. Contact Origin Vietnam now for an attractive Halong bay tour schedule to explore Dinh Huong Islet with many unforgettable memories.
