Quảng Yên

What if I told you that Quỳnh Yên isn’t just a name on a map, but a piece of a legendary tapestry woven with dragons, emeralds, and ancient battles? Here in Hạ Long, Quỳnh Yên is part of a greater story, a whisper of the mythical past that shaped this breathtaking bay. Quỳnh Yên, like other areas around Ha Long Bay, resonates with the legend of the descending dragon. This legend speaks to the very heart of Vietnam’s origins, a belief that the Vietnamese people descended from dragons. Imagine the Jade Emperor, watching invaders encroaching upon the fledgling nation. He summoned the Mother Dragon and her children. They descended, scattering emeralds that transformed into the very islands and islets you see today, including those within Quỳnh Yên. These weren’t just emeralds; they were the teeth of the dragon, a formidable barrier against future threats. Quỳnh Yên sits amidst this magical landscape. The Mother Dragon and her children, victorious, chose to remain, transforming into humans to help the Vietnamese people thrive. This area, imbued with their protective energy, prospered. The name “Hạ Long” itself translates to “descending dragon,” a constant reminder of this divine intervention. Now, look around Quỳnh Yên. Can you feel the echoes of this ancient tale? Can you see the dragon’s breath in the mist, its scales in the undulating hills? Quỳnh Yên, a quiet witness to this magnificent history, invites you to become a part of its continuing story.