In the populations of islands and caves in Ha Long Bay, tourists can not miss the Stone Dog Islet, near Dau Go cave on the west. Tourists are quite interested in this island when passing through the area because of its unique shape. Today, Stone Dog Islet as well as other islands in Ha Long are in danger of being affected by disaster and bad weather conditions. For that reason, the local government has coordinated with competent authorities to provide effective measures in order to maintain and preserve the natural beauty of these islands.

Stone-dog-islet

As one of the domesticated animals, since ancient times, dogs have become animals associated with the life and belief of the Vietnamese. In Vietnamese conception, dogs are loyal and bring good luck, manifested through the dog worship tradition in many villages in different forms. The Vietnamese often put the stone dog in front of the gate as a mascot with the meaning of blessing, exorcising and considered as a god. Stone dogs in the temples and pagodas are often larger. Stone Dog Islet is keeping a very important role in the religious and spiritual life of the fishermen here. Because the stone dog island not only brings the natural beauty of the creator, but also delivers beliefs in people’s life. The local people in Ha Long supposed that this Stone Dog Islet has protected and defended fishermen so that they will have the safe trips to the sea with full-of-fish boats.
The Stone Dog Islet is about 8 meters high, like a like a giant gatekeeper. The lower part of the Stone Dog Islet is similar to a platform for the stone dog god. The position of the stone dog is understood to be a reign of a dog sitting back to the sea. It has been sitting there for millions of years watching for the tourists to go to sea.

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