Ti Top Island is popular due to its array of breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making the beach a must-visit destination.

Covering a total area comprising 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands making up Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The mesmerizing view and its prime location attract a large number of tourists each year.

The island was named after Gherman Titov who was known as the pilot of the Vostok (East) II spacecraft. It was launched just four months after the first journey into outer space by the Soviet Union’s Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961.

Ti Top Island is popular due to its array of breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making the beach a must-visit destination. Photo: KKDay

Gherman Titov was the first person to photograph the Earth, conduct biomedical experiments, and communicate via radio from space.

In January 1962, Titov visited the nation at the invitation of President Ho Chi Minh, who accompanied the cosmonaut to Ha Long Bay where they named island No. 48 Ti Top, which is a Vietnamese pronunciation of the cosmonaut’s name.

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Ti Top Island is preferable for tourists when taking Halong 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 at the backside. Moreover, Ti Top Beach is located only about 7-8 kilometers away from Bai Chay Tourist Area to the Southeast.

Ti Top Island is preferable for tourists when taking Halong Bay tours, thanks to its ideal location. Photo: fernandamaluhy

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 smooth white sand and is favored by 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 Halong Bay.

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 Halong Bay.

The island’s current name was named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov on his visit to Halong 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.

Climbing on Ti Top Island is an activity that you cannot miss. Photo: Le Journey Cruise

Besides 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 an ideal destination for your holiday getaway.

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 Halong 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.

For those who prefer swinging in the wind and enjoying the beauty of Halong 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!

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