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 Ba Mun
Island is a schist island belonging to the Minh
Chau Commune, Van
Ðon District. It
stretches out parallel to Quan Lan Island,
separated by the Ðoi
Gate that runs in a north-east direction. It has
the other name, Cao Lo
Island. It is 15 km from the shore, 1,800 ha in
area with more than 20 km long and narrow wide.
It consists of a narrow stretch of earth and
stone that runs east to west. The highest peak
is Quít Mountain with a height of 397 m. The
fauna and flora here are very plentiful. There
are many rare species.
It
is the only island in Hạ Long Bay that is home
to a primitive forest. There are countless
species of plants and trees, some with giant
trunks. This forest is also home to many rare
animals such as chamois, deer and monkeys. It is
said that many years ago tigers, panthers and
elephants once resided on the island. In order
to help preserve the forest, on 24 January 1997,
the government recognised it as a national park.
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