Bạch Long Vĩ Island, Island district in Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam
Bạch Long Vĩ is an island district in the Gulf of Tonkin with a triangular shape rising from the water. It functions as a populated administrative area with fewer than 1,000 permanent residents.
France gained control of the island in 1887 through a treaty with China's Qing dynasty. This agreement established colonial administration over the territory.
The island's small population carries on fishing traditions that shape daily life on the shore. These practices connect residents to the surrounding waters in ways that define the community's identity.
Access to the island requires special authorization as it operates as a restricted military zone. Visitors should arrange necessary permits and clearances before attempting to travel there.
The waters surrounding the island shelter remarkable marine biodiversity that draws scientific interest. This ecological richness makes the location valuable for ongoing research into coastal marine life.
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