About Trong Mai Islet
Trong Mai Islet is a famous limestone islet in Ha Long Bay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. It consists of two small karst rocks resembling a pair of fighting cocks facing each other. Located southwest of Ha Long Bay near Hon Ga Choi, it is an iconic symbol of Ha Long Bay and Quang Ninh tourism and a highlight of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay sightseeing cruises.
Visitors guide
Visitors view Trong Mai Islet from sightseeing boats and cruises in Ha Long Bay. The islet consists of two limestone formations about 12 meters high resembling chickens or fighting cocks facing each other on the emerald water. There is no landing or walking on the islet itself; the experience is a scenic photo stop during a bay cruise, surrounded by other karst islands and islets in the bay landscape.
Key highlights
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Iconic pair of limestone rocks resembling fighting cocks - symbol of Ha Long Bay
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Located in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay
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Popular photography stop on Ha Long Bay sightseeing cruises
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Classic example of Ha Long Bay karst limestone seascape
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Viewed alongside other bay islets and islands on Route 1 and Route 2 cruises
Culture & Context
Trong Mai Islet is the iconic symbol of Ha Long Bay and Quang Ninh Province tourism, widely used in logos and promotional materials for Ha Long Bay. The image of the two chicken-like rocks is recognized nationally as representing Ha Long Bay's natural heritage.
Route
| By air | Fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in Hai Phong or Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, then transfer by road to Ha Long wharf and continue by cruise boat. |
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| By train |