November 22, 1962, this tiny island had the honour of
receiving a visit from astronaut Ghermann Titov, a hero
of the former Soviet Union, accompanied by President Ho
Chi Minh. To perpetuate the remembrance of their visit,
Uncle Ho named the place Ti Top Island. It has now
become an attractive beach for tourists and has various
of tourist services.
Thirty-five years afterwards, on June 27, 1997, Ti Top
returned to the island having his name. Deeply moved, he
wrote in the souvenir book of the Management Board of
Halong Bay: "My deepest thanks to destiny, which has
allowed me to come back to this tiny island.๏ฟฝ It has
become a beach attracting many visitors.
From about 14km east of Bai Chay is Ti Top Beach. It
takes the shape of a crescent encompassing the island.
Small though it might be, it wins kudos for its quiet
and airy atmosphere, its clean and clear waters, as well
as its alluring landscape. At present, there has a bar
in the island which also provides swimming costumes,
floats and lukewarm shower. Fresh water was carried to
the island from inland. Ti Top Beach has become a
popular tourist destination. |
