ocated in the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay may be the most beautiful destination in Southeast Asia.
Acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994, Ha Long Bay is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by global poll. The name Ha Long, which means descending dragon, comes from an ancient tale. In the story, there was once a dragon descending from the sky and dropping thousands of pearls which later became islands and islets with different sizes and shapes that emerged from the water surface. Some of them possess distinctive shapes like Trong Mai islet, Oan islet, or Ga Choi islet. These became the main attractions when sailing around the bay. Some famous islands like Co To, Tuan Chau, Ti Top, and Quan Lan have breathtaking views of emerald water and unspoiled sand which have become the best destinations for most foreign and domestic visitors.
In addition to more than 1,600 islands and islets, there are many splendid caves and grottos scattered around the bay such as Thien Cung, Dau Go, Luon, Sung Sot caves and more.Those have become well-known all over the world for their spectacular beauty and outstanding geological value.
Visitors coming to Ha Long Bay can also have a variety of cruise itineraries to choose from.They vary from visiting grottos and caves to going to some fishing villages like Cua Van to experience the life of local fishermen on floating houses and enjoy fresh seafood prepared right on the ship.
