Halong Bay with the special values in terms of geological and biological as well as the diversity of ecosystems has been recognized 2 times by UNESCO as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. This confirms the international value of Halong Bay in the world. Along with Incense Burner Islet and Paradise Cave, Trong Mai Islet is also one of the symbol of Halong Bay. Anyone visiting Halong Bayare does not miss this wonderful attraction.
Trong Mai Islet is located in the southwest of Halong Bay, about 5 km from Bai Chay Beach. Cruising on a boat from Bai Chay Warf to the southwest, passing through Rocky Dog Islet and Incense Burner Islet, visitors will have the opportunity to see Trong Mai Islet with the shape of two giant chickens (one cock – a hen) with a height of about 10 m that makes us imagine they are stretching their “wings” fighting each other right on the sea.
Mentioning to Trong Mai Islet, everyone will immediately think of the magnificent pair of stones, standing in the middle of the sea, one of nature’s preference for Halong Bay. If travelling Halong Bay without embarking in this place, it is said that you don’t know Halong.
From a distance, the islet with the protruding posture and the tiny “leg” propping the giant “body” looks like it can slam down anytime there is a wave hitting. But, magically, these two stones still stand proudly amidst the immense sky and the sea for millions of years and it seems that thanks to these tiny legs, two giant chickens become more attractive.
Between a vast sea, Trong Mai Islet appears so beautifully and impressively from the emerald water. Especially, at the dawn, from a distance, the new sun sheds the very first radiance into them, lighting up and dying red the pair of giant chickens. This is also the best time to admire the islet.
With the values in terms of art and its meanings, Trong Mai Islet has become a symbol of Halong Bay and Halong Tourism. There have been a lot of photographic works, paintings of these two chickens that were captured from a lot of different angles and time in order to exploit and describe the beauty of the islet. If you voyage Halong Bay- one of the seven natural wonders of the world, do not miss the chance to admire this great works of art of nature!
