Ba
Mùn Island is a schist island belonging to the Minh Châu
Commune, Vân Ðồn District. It stretches out parallel to Quan
Lan Island, separated by the Ðối Gate that runs
in a north-east direction. It has the other name, Cao Lô
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.
