If you are a little adventurous, want to explore the city of Ha Long on the bay from a different perspective, come right to Bai Tho mountain.
Introduction to Bai Tho mountain
Bai Tho Mountain is a beautiful limestone mountain located in the center of Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. This is a relic of important historical and cultural value. This mountain has touched poets soul. On the mountain, there are still Chinese poems of Le Thanh Tong carved in stone in 1468, and of Trinh Cuong in 1729, which are inspired by the fairy beauty of Ha Long Bay.
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The mountain was formed in the De Von period, during the Indonesian mountain creation campaign. The highest peak of the mountain is shaped like a lance pointing up to the sky, 168 m high, there are many tops below, many unsteady cliffs, steep cliffs, sharp cat-eared rocks that make the mountain look ancient and magical. squash.
In the past, Bai Tho mountain was named Ray Den mountain and its word was Truyen Dang Son. Legend has it that, in the past, when the beastmen and soldiers guarded on the mountain, whenever an enemy came, they lit a fire to report on the city. Since then appeared the name Truyen Dang mountain . But since 1468, when King Le Thanh Tong ordered the poem to be carved on the cliff, Truyen Dang was renamed Bai Tho.
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Although not the highest mountain in the coastal city, with a mountain facing the bay, this is considered the most ideal viewing spot in Ha Long . Because the road to Bai Tho mountain is nestled in a small alley of families in Hang Pot street, Bach Dang ward, not everyone knows. Often visitors to Ha Long travel to climb this mountain because of their friends who are here. Otherwise, you will ask the people on Hang Pot Street if you want to conquer by yourself.
Uniqueness of Bai Tho mountain
Located next to Ha Long Bay, from a distance Bai Tho mountain looks like a giant castle with three undulating towers on the solid walls. If viewed from many angles, people can see that the mountain sometimes looks like an ambush, sometimes looks like a lion playing with prey, sometimes like a dragon about to take off.
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You will feel the interesting point of Bai Tho mountain right from the way up the mountain. With the available stairs and cliffs with thousands of different types of trees, climbing the mountain while feeling the scent and the sea breeze will help you to reduce fatigue somewhat.
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Up to the top of Bai Tho mountain, you will see with your own eyes the red flag with yellow stars fluttering here from the years of the war against the French, when a miner bravely marked the way up the mountain to flag the The workers’ indomitable struggle at that time and the historic stone stele of the mountain stood steadily there.
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Looking down from the top of Bai Tho mountain , you will be overwhelmed by the poetic and majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay , the vast blue water in the distance, the undulating rocky outcrops of the boats. , a tiny ship. Looking up is the sky and clouds are splendid, surrounded by trees and flowers with the sound of birds chirping so peacefully.
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Looking from the other side, you will see on one side the Queen’s Wheel and the Ha Long Park theme park . And one side is another “face” of Ha Long city. From the bustling Bai Chay tourist area , over the longest single-plane cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam across the Cua Luc River, to busy neighborhoods with high-rise buildings, the far side is the mine, where the Black gold falls of the country, all exude the vitality of a young city.
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If you are on the right track at dawn or dusk, you will surely be amazed, amazed and unforgettable by the misty, fanciful landscape of the mountains and clouds, creating a majestic beauty but no less peaceful.
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Bai Tho Mountain is not a crowded tourist destination like Ha Long, so you can freely live virtual in extreme corners without fear of crowding.
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How to go to Bai Tho mountain
Bai Tho Mountain is about 160km from Hanoi Capital. There are many vehicles for you to choose from to get here. You can travel by yourself by motorbike or bus to Ha Long then take a motorbike taxi, taxi to Bai Tho mountain with the following:
+ From the center of Quang Ninh city, follow Le Thanh Tong street to Hang Pot street, when you see the beach of Nam Phong coffee, you immediately turn to the opposite street.
+ Next, you go into a small alley around the house, remember to ask the people here they will enthusiastically show you the way to the top of Bai Tho mountain.
+ The foot of the mountain is looked after and protected by the family of a middle-aged doctor living in this area. If the gate is locked, call him to open it. You can park your car on the spot at the alley or take your car to the Ha Long market area .
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Notes when coming to Bai Tho mountain
Before going to Bai Tho mountain , you must learn carefully about the weather. If you see signs of fog it is best not to climb. Because you can get rain without shelter. Moreover, when it is cloudy, the view is very limited, so when climbing up to where you can hardly see the scenery below.
Make sure you are very healthy and in good health then come here because climbing is very tiring and losing your health.
Bringing the necessary items to go to Bai Tho mountain is also very important for you to pay attention. Snacks, drinks, shoes, clothes, phone, camera. climbing sticks, mosquito repellent, squeezed, snakes … are things you must definitely not forget. 
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Especially not to arbitrarily eat fruit in the forest without knowing its origin because it is likely that the fruit will be poisonous. If going, please organize to go in groups instead of going alone to ensure safety.
Hopefully the above sharing can partly help you pocket useful experiences for your upcoming trip to Bai Tho Mountain .
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