Admire Dragon Eye Island - the mysterious eye on Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of majestic islands, the result of thousands of years of geological formation. Each island here is likened to a dragon pearl that heaven and earth bestowed upon mankind. However, there is one island that still retains its wild beauty, hiding many interesting things that few people know about. That is Dragon Eye Island.

Dragon Eye is "hunted" for its wild, natural beauty. Photo: Quang Ninh Radio and Television Station - QTV

Located in the south of Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh province), adjacent to Lan Ha Bay (Cat Ba, Hai Phong ), Dragon Eye Island is also known as Bai Dong Island. The island is an extremely attractive destination for young people today. The wildness and primitive beauty are the attraction and special thing of the island. Seen from above, the island looks like the side of a dragon's head with a circular lake like the dragon's eye. That's why people named this island Dragon Eye Island.

Dragon Eye Island from above. Photo Dragon Eye Island

Dragon Eye Island has an area of ​​about 30 hectares. The island has a bow shape, sheltered by two large rocky mountains and surrounded by smooth white sand. There is a natural white sand beach, stretching 300 - 400 meters and a unique, majestic natural landscape. Along with that, the island has a cool primeval forest; rich flora and flowers run along the beach and on steep cliffs. The highlight of this island is Dragon Eye Lake, a blue body of water located between rocky mountains and primeval forests. From the pier, go through the forest road about 100 meters to reach Dragon Eye Lake. From a distance, the lake is as beautiful as a clear blue jade. Visitors coming here will be fascinated by the clear, blue water that can see the bottom.

Dragon Eye Lake is likened to a jade gem in the middle of the vast ocean. Photo: Vietsatr.

Setting foot on the island, visitors will immediately be impressed by the fresh and cool air of the sea and sky on the deserted island. The gentle sand, the clear blue water with waves lapping the shore further highlight the inherent poetic beauty. Dragon Eye Island has many birds, they chirp in the bushes. Visitors can lie on the sand, feel the pure wind blowing through each mountain, listen to the birds singing, the feeling is really pleasant. In a peaceful space, immersing yourself in nature and exploring the pristine , diverse ecosystem is definitely a memorable experience for anyone.

Lush green grass runs along the white sand beach. Photo: baoquangninh

Camping on the island will be an unforgettable experience. Photo: Pham Trung Tuyen

If you want to organize a lively BBQ party on the beach, visitors should prepare food in advance, bring drinks and necessary items because there are none available on the island. Singing, gathering with family, friends or colleagues in the vast sky and sea will definitely be unforgettable moments. And remember to clean up before returning to the mainland so that Mat Rong will retain its inherent beauty. It can be said that Mat Rong Island is a fairly new destination for tourists . That is also one of the reasons why the island still retains its wild beauty. No phone signal, no restaurants, no hotels and no services; Mat Rong Island makes many people want to conquer it, especially those who love adventure. At Bai Chay pier, visitors can buy tickets to Mat Rong Island. It takes about 2 and a half hours from the mainland to the island. In addition, you can also go to Jumbo Dai Duong pier on Cot 5 Street (Ha Long City) to buy speedboat tickets to the island, which only takes 45 minutes. Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/chiem-nguong-dao-mat-rong-con-mat-huyen-bi-tren-vinh-ha-long-20180514065944268.htm