Hạ Long Bay - Wikipedia
WebHạ Long Bay or Halong Bay (Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long, IPA: [vînˀ hâːˀ lawŋm] ⓘ) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon".
Ha Long | Vietnam Tourism
WebFor many, the seascape of Ha Long Bay is synonymous with Vietnam. Cruises sail emerald green waters among thousands of rugged islands and islets, stopping at spectacular caves through which visitors can wander, viewing impressive, centuries-old formations.
A Guide to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam - National Geographic
WebSep 5, 2018 · This UNESCO World Heritage site is in northeastern Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin, in Quang Ninh Province. The lush emerald and turquoise waters harbor over 1,600 mostly uninhabited—and thereby ...
Hạ Long - Wikipedia
WebThe Bãi Cháy ferry line (decommissioned in 2007 and replaced by the Bãi Cháy Bridge) was the most important transportation hub, was the target of many U.S. bombardments, and was awarded Hero of the People's Armed Forces three times.
Ha Long Travel Guide | All You Need to Know for Your First Visit
WebAug 21, 2023 · Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site located off the northeastern coast of Vietnam, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. It is home to approximately 1,600 islands and islets covered in lush greenery, creating a breathtaking seascape of deep blue channels and limestone pillars.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebAs the most extensive and best known example of marine - invaded tower karst, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is one of the world’s mots important areas of fengcong (clusters of conical peaks) and fenglin (isolated tower features) karst.
What to Do in Ha Long Bay | Vietnam Tourism
WebHa Long Bay is a surreal landscape of limestone karsts erupting from the ocean like tidal waves made solid by magic and time. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, this natural wonder of the world has since become the …
Ha Long Bay Travel Guide: Planning Your Visit & Things To Do
WebMay 22, 2023 · Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful destinations, famous for its unique scenery, vibrant marine life, and rich history. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin on the northeast coast of Vietnam, it consists of a dramatic limestone karst landscape with 1,600 forest-topped islands.
Halong Bay travel - Lonely Planet | Vietnam, Asia
WebDesignated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay's scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes, is a vision of ethereal beauty and, unsurprisingly, northern Vietnam's number one-tourism hub.
Ha Long Bay – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebHa Long Bay (also "Halong Bay"; Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long) is in northern Vietnam, 170 km (105 mi) east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included on lists of natural wonders of the world, including the …
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