Bai Tu Long Bay - a new choice for tourism combined with running

Only about 4.1 nautical miles (nearly 8km) from Ha Long, Bai Tu Long is like a separate world: pristine, quiet and full of potential for exploration. From March 2025, Quang Ninh province will put this bay into tourism exploitation, positioning it as a destination for tourists who love nature, experience culture, sports , and target customers with a taste for sustainable exploration.

Bai Tu Long Bay's landscape is not inferior to Ha Long. Photo: Le Tan

With over 15,000 hectares of rocky islands and sea surface, Bai Tu Long is famous for its cave system, mangrove forests, coral reefs, ancient fishing villages and pristine beaches. Bai Tu Long National Park, recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park, is developing mildly adventurous itineraries such as kayaking, rock climbing, jungle island trekking, and cave visits, especially suitable for the running community that tends to combine exercise and relaxation.

Mr. Pham Ngoc Vinh, Director of Bai Tu Long National Park Management Board, said: "We target dynamic, nature-loving visitors who want to escape the pace of city life through deep experiences with nature. Bai Tu Long owns a system of inhabited islands, where visitors can experience the lives of the people. Some islands here have beautiful beaches with long white sand, creating privacy for visitors, as well as limiting crowds."

Suggested 2 days 1 night itinerary for runners after race day

For runners and their relatives coming to Ha Long to attend the VnExpress Marathon (VM) Ha Long 2025 on May 25, Bai Tu Long is an ideal destination to recover physically and experience nature in a race-cation style. An easy-to-apply option is a 5-star cruise tour - overnight on the bay - visit the fishing village.

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long - Thien Canh Son Cave - Hon Co Beach

12:00: Board the cruise at Ha Long international port, check-in and have lunch with Quang Ninh specialties.

15:00: Visit Thien Canh Son cave - climb nearly 100 stone steps, explore lotus-shaped stalactites, seals, stone elephants...

15:45: From the back of the cave, walk down to Hon Co beach, kayak through the rocky islands, take photos, swim, and watch the sunset.

18:00 – 21:00: Dinner, overnight on the bay, experience the tranquility of the night sea.

Day 2: Vung Vieng Fishing Village - Return to Hanoi

6am: Wake up to watch the sunrise, do some light exercise on the deck.

8am: Take a bamboo boat to explore Vung Vieng fishing village, which was once ranked by CNN as one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the world.

10:30 – 13:00: Check out, have a light lunch, dock and get on the bus back.

Cost: from 2.4 million VND/person, including train, food, accommodation, tour guide. Suitable for runner groups - families - couples.

More information about tours and tickets

Currently, the state management agency has not collected any fees for visitors to Bai Tu Long Bay. Tourists participating in the tour only pay for boat tickets and port service fees. The cost of the combined boat is from 150,000 - 250,000 VND/person. There are many itineraries for tourists to choose from, depending on the places they want to visit.

If you want to stay overnight on the bay, a one-night stay ticket in Cong Do area or Tien Ong cave costs 500,000 - 550,000 VND/person, not including boat and services. Additional costs: Kayaking/boat: 50,000 VND/person; lunch on the boat: 150,000 - 250,000 VND; private tour guide: 300,000 - 500,000 VND/day.

VM Ha Long 2025 maintains its position as one of the races with the most beautiful coastal routes in the system. Runners will start before dawn, cross Bai Chay bridge, run along the bay at dawn and finish with the cheers of the community.

Then, just one more night away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can sleep in the middle of the sea, row under limestone cliffs and listen to the gentle waves as a peaceful ending to a memorable running season.

According to vnexpress.net

Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/du-lich/vinh-bai-tu-long-lua-chon-moi-cho-du-lich-ket-hop-chay-bo-160780.html