Titop Island
1. The introduce of Ti Top Island
Ti Top Island is preferable for tourists when taking Ha Long Bay tours, thanks to its ideal location. Specifically, Bo Hon Island and Sung Sot Cave are ahead of the island, while Dam Nam Island is to the right, and Cua Luc Bay is on the backside. Moreover, Ti Top Beach is located only about 7-8 kilometers away from Bai Chay Tourist Area to the Southeast.
From the bird’s eye view, Ti Top has a steep slope on one side and an inclined slope on the other side. The beach coast here has a moon-like shape with the smooth white sand and is favored with stunning nature. You can find its water clear and blue all year round, thus making pebbles visible on the sandy bottom. All of these geographical factors turn Ti Top Island into a must-visit stopover in Ha Long Bay.
2. The history of Ti Top Island in Vietnam
In the past, Ti Top Island was popular with its folk name Nghia Dia or Hong Thap Tu instead. The locals called it Ti Top to commemorate the sailors who lost their lives on a French freighter that crashed in Ha Long Bay.
The island’s current name was named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov on his visit to Ha Long Bay in 1962 by Uncle Ho. Coming here, you can know the entire history of Ti Top Island in detail through the memorial stone in front of the island.
3. How to get to Ti Top Beach?
It is very convenient for you to pay a visit to this island by the 3 following means of transport:
By boat: Ti Top Island is one of the sites on route No. 2 of Ha Long Bay tour. To get there, all you need is a ticket included in sightseeing tours to the bay. The ticket fee ranges from 500,000 to 700,000 VND/hour for the whole boat rental and 150,000 – 250,000 VND/person for solo tourists.
By yacht: As for those who prefer a luxurious form of tourism, taking a yacht would be a perfect choice. The cost varies from a few million VND or more depending on the accommodation and the number of days you stay.
By seaplane: More and more tourists have recently been drawn to visiting Ti Top Island by seaplane. Each trip costs about 1.5 – 2.5 million VND/person. The seaplane takes off from Tuan Chau Island and hovers at an altitude of about 300 meters, which offers you a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
4. Top 5 interesting tourism activities in Ti Top Island
Coming to Ti Top Island in Vietnam, you can not only enjoy the nature but also participate in multiple types of tourism activities as below:
4.1. Swimming at Ti Top Beach
Beside the beautiful natural scenery and charming mountains, Ti Top Beach, or Vang Trang Beach, contributes to the unique features of the island. The beach is not too big compared to the others, yet the island mesmerizes tourists with its pure white sand and clear blue seawater in the four seasons. Therefore, this place is definitely an ideal destination for your holiday getaway.
4.2. Viewing Ha Long Bay from above at the peak of Ti Top Island
Climbing on Ti Top Island is an activity that you cannot miss. By taking 400 steep steps, you can conquer the peak of the mountain, which gives you a chance to grasp the immensity and majesty of Ha Long Bay at a 100-meter altitude. In this way, you can see the various changes in Ti Top Island according to the time of day.
4.3. Kayaking – An indispensable activity in Ti Top Island
Kayaking is an indispensable activity when coming to Ti Top. In this activity, you will control a tiny kayak on your own and wriggle through the caves to discover the beauty of nature. To avoid tipping over, you must know how to keep your balance and paddle evenly. The kayak rental price to explore Ti Top is about 150,000 VND/hour.
4.4. Taking towed buoys – A water-based activity to join with friends
Despite not being a new activity, taking towed buoys is among the most enjoyable activities in this wonderful island. Specifically, the buoy is tied to a canoe or a motor and is dragged across the water at a speed of 50 – 80 km/h. This kind of sport is very suitable for groups of young people, especially for company team-building purposes.
4.5. Beach parachuting
For those who prefer swinging in the wind and enjoying the beauty of Ha Long Bay from above at the same time, beach parachuting is a perfect option. However, this activity requires participants to be in good health. If you can, try it out so that you will not miss a super cool experience!
5. Some notes for your perfect trip to Ti Top Beach
To make your perfect trip, the information below will be useful to you:
You should not forget to take along a portable charger to save your moments with your devices.
There are very few catering services on the island so you should remember to bring snacks with you.
To ensure safety on the way to the peak of Ti Top, you should mind your steps during climbing or descending.
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Also, during the peak season, Ha Long Bay welcomes a lot of domestic and international tourists. To avoid running out of accommodation, you should book a hotel room in advance.
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