Titop Island

Located at the heart of Halong Bay and to the Southeast of Bai Chay Cruise Port, about 7 kilometers, Titop Island, with its beautiful sloping shore, white sand beach, and clear sea water, is a place not to be missed in the journey to discover Halong Bay. This wild pearl is also known as one of the most beautiful islands in the World Wonders Halong Bay.

In a nutshell

Titop Island An Unspoiled Pearl In Halong Bay

Significant Titop Island

How many things do you know about Titop Island?

  • The most magnificent island in Halong Bay
  • Owning the most beautiful beach in this Sacred Dragon Land - the Vang Trang Beach.
  • The beach on this island has WHITE sand
  • Titop has wild, beautiful, and highly peaceful natural scenery.
  • Due to the regular high and low tides, the area boasts a long sandy beach and is significantly clean.
  • The sea water is so evident all year round in 4 seasons that you can see the pebbles on the sandy bottom.
  • Although located in Vietnam, this beautiful Island is named after a Soviet cosmonaut.

Above is just “a glimpse” of Titov Island. Let’s check out more detail about this fascinating pearl below!

 

Where is Titop Island?

Titop Island is located in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, about 7-8 km Southeast of Bai Chay tourist ship port. Unlike 2,000 other tourist spots in Halong, Titop Island has a famous crescent-shaped sand beach called Titop Beach or Vang Trang Beach (which means the Moon beach because the sandy beach looks like the moon hanging onto the island mountain).

 

The History

In the early years, Titop Island was less known and called Graveyard Island or Red Cross. The name memorialized the death of a French cargo ship crew, who faced disaster nearby and was buried on the island.

It was kept until 1962 when Ho Chi Minh visited the island with a Soviet astronaut named Gherman Titov. Then Ho Chi Minh asked everyone to get the name Titov for this island. Nowadays, to be more familiar with Vietnamese, the island is called Titop. The word Titov is written in the Vietnamese language. So the name “Titop” appeared and symbolized the friendship between Vietnam - the Soviet Union.

 

Attractive Activities

Things to do at Titop Island

Enjoy Beach Activities

Titop Beach is not so big, but it is definitely peaceful and clean. Thanks to the daily tidal wave rise, the sand is “washed” to white, lying next to nice emerald green seawater. Swimming here is one of the most significant activities in Halong Bay.

Nowadays, there is a bar at the beach, with swimsuit rental services, a swimming float, and a fresh-water bath. Besides, here also have some activities for your trip to become interesting:

  • Kayak riding
  • Parachute jumping
  • Water motorbike rental services
  • Freshwater is transported from the mainland by Bay Management

Immerse Yourself In The Emerald Water On Vang Trang Beach

Enjoy Swimming on Titop Island

Thrilling sports

If you are active enough, you are supposed to climb to the top of Titop Mountain, but the only barrier is the 400-step stair. However, no matter how tired you are from the stair, the high view will take your breath away. Widening your eyesight from the top, you would feel small, lost between the immersive lake and mountainous view. Being a part of nature isn’t the coolest part of trekking.

Enjoying the peaceful nighttime

The scene of the night falling here is also very special. The wind flowing through the majestic forest and the sound of waves crashing gradually becoming more potent than the day, all of them will create a lavish harmony in the quiet oasis. 

You can choose a tent on the beach or a boat floating on blue water to enjoy the full taste of the sea for an unforgettable night on Titop Island.

Admire The Majestic Halong Bay From A Unique View

Admire the majestic Halong Bay from a unique view 

 

How to get to Titop Island

Titop Island belongs to Route No. 2 in Ha Long tourism. It is recommended that tourists travel to the island by day boat or book Ha Long Bay Cruise to stay on the island for a night. 

Titop Island Cruise MapTitop Island Cruise Map

Travel by boat in a day

If travel on your own to Titop, you have to pay for this destination. However, you can't buy tickets to visit the island separately. You must purchase tickets according to sightseeing route No. 2.

  • Time of Route:  6 hours
  • Time of visit Titop Island in the route: 1 hour
  • Transportation: Boat
  • Attractions: Sung Sot Cave - Bo Nau Cave - Luon Cave - Ho Dong Tien Cave - Trong Cave - Trinh Nu Cave - Me Cung Cave - Soi Sim Island - Titop island

Here is the price list to hire the ship for the sightseeing route No.2 in Halong Bay:

Type Price
Sharing tour ~US $35/pax
Charter US $140 - US $175/Ship

Enjoy A Day Tour In Halong Bay By Boat

Enjoy a day tour of Halong Bay by boat 

Experience an overnight cruise in Halong Bay

You can also look for the cruise tour as a preferred option to travel to this Pearl. Halong Bay Cruise itinerary usually offers two different journeys: 1 night and 2 nights onboard, which provide tourists with different stops and activities. Depending on the cruise line you choose, the attraction will include Titop Island.

Wonderful Overnight Cruise

Wonderful Halong Bay overnight cruise 

There will have a luxury cruise, private cruise, or mid-range cruise. It depends on your budget and the kind of experience you want while overnighting in Halong Bay. Here are some recommendations which visit Titop Island for you:

Cruise Price from (Per pax)
Hermes Cruise US $178
Athena Luxury Cruise US $173
Paradise Sails US $130
Pelican Cruise US $149
Emperor Cruise US $276

With this choice, you discover Halong Bay by visiting and experiencing many fascinating activities onboard, such as squid fishing, learning how to cook Vietnamese Cuisine, and taking a morning Tai Chi Class.

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Extra Advice

  • The weather here is often sunny, so to protect your skin, remember to bring sunscreen
  • Bring a camera/ phone so you can save memorable moments
  • No food is sold on Titop Island, so you should bring food before you come here to avoid hunger
  • When participating in the Titop hike activities to the top of Titop, you should go along the system, do not play around to ensure safety

With the information about Titop Island above, We hope you will have an exciting trip to explore here. Remember to share with BestPrice Travel your experiences about this island and beautiful Halong Bay!

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08/02/2021
Will be arriving by cruise ship at 1000 at Bai Chay terminal. Ship departs same day at 2100. Is there a ship that would pick up at the terminal and take in Bon Hon and Titov Peak and return to port terminal that day?
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08/02/2021
@David Adam: what time is your boat arrive and leave? most sharing cruise start around noon and back late afternoon. You can take taxi to pier to get the cruise then after ending back there by your own.
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