(VTC News) - Long Chau Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses in Vietnam.
(VTC News) - Long Chau Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses in Vietnam.
With this type of island tourism, visitors not only get to admire the beautiful natural beauty of the beaches and islands but also have the opportunity to explore the sturdy lighthouses standing tall in the middle of the sea. Long Chau Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses in Vietnam, located on Long Chau island, Cat Hai island district, Hai Phong city.
Panorama of Long Chau archipelago, also known as Dragon Eye island. (Photo: letuananh)
Long Chau Lighthouse was built in 1894 by the French, and is one of the oldest lighthouses in Vietnam. The lighthouse has a height of 109.5m above sea level, designed in a unique dome shape, inside is a combination of flat reflectors consisting of many small bulbs, forming a wick.
Photo: hienthucvu
Located amidst the wild, majestic natural scenery of Long Chau Island, Long Chau lighthouse is like a prominent highlight, towering in the sky and sea. The light from the lighthouse can shine up to 27 nautical miles, serving as a guide for millions of ships and boats entering and leaving Hai Phong port.
Photo: Poem's Photo
People in coastal areas often call Long Chau lighthouse "Long Chau pearl eye". This name not only evokes the shimmering, magical beauty of the lighthouse but also represents its important role in ensuring maritime safety. Long Chau Lighthouse is an attractive attraction for tourists coming to Cat Hai island district. Standing on the lighthouse, visitors can have a panoramic view of Long Chau island, Lan Ha bay and Hai Phong city.
Photo: Traveloka
To get to Long Chau, visitors need to contact and register in advance with the Border Guard Observation Station Management Board. After being licensed, tourists will be able to travel by boat from Cat Ba island to Long Chau island. A special experience that visitors cannot miss when coming to Long Chau is watching the sunset on the island. When sunset falls, the limestone mountains seem to be plated with gold, creating an extremely romantic scene.
Photo: Traveloka
Long Chau is an attractive tourist destination, bringing visitors unforgettable experiences. If you love the wild and majestic beauty of the sea and islands, don't forget to visit this beautiful island.
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: 03/01/2024
NGUYÊN NGUYÊN(Tổng hợp)