In French colonial period, Ti Top Island was called Cat Nang Island. In 1962, the island was named after Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov, a hero of the former Soviet Union, to mark the historic visit of President Ho Chi Minh and G. Titov to Ti Top Island on November 22nd 1962.
Ti Top Island is located about 14 kilometers from Bai Chay to the East of Halong Bay. It’s a beautiful stop of cruising on Halong Bay as well as a heaven of relaxation in Halong. Ti Top beach is in the shape of a crescent enclosing the island. It’s famous for scenic landscape with quiet atmosphere, white sand and cool water. From the top of the mountain on Ti Top Island, tourists can take a panoramic view to magnificent setting on Halong bay.
