Ha Long Quang Ninh for Android

11 things about Ha Long Quang Ninh

1. Abundant scenic beauty, archeological and geological significance, cultural and historical connections, fresh seafood and proximity to international gateways make Halong Bay one of Vietnam’s most popular places to visit.

2. Another exceptional geological feature of Halong Bay is the number of limestone islands which have caves and grottoes within them.

3. The most outstanding feature of Halong Bay and undoubtedly its greatest attraction are the 1,696 islands, islets and rocky karst outcrops.

4. The bay is dominated by more than 1,600 limestone karsts and islets which rise out of the waters of the bay to heights of up to 100 meters (330 feet) and the numerous caves and grottos spread throughout the bay.

5. In order to preserve the natural state and integrity of the large number of caves and grottos in the World Heritage Area, only some are open to visitors.

6. The majority smaller islets and karsts are capped with a low shrubby ’crown’ The larger islands are home to dense tropical forests featuring abundant bird life.

7. Swimming, kayaking, hiking and of course photography are favorite pastimes for visitors to Halong Bay - one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Vietnam.

8. There is perhaps a greater number of myths, legends and folklore surrounding Halong Bay than any other area in Vietnam.

9. The geomorphology of Halong Bay indicates that it is almost certain that there are undiscovered and fully entombed lakes within many of the islands.

10. A comfortable 3 hours drive from Hanoi, Halong Bay is in Northeastern Vietnam on the shores of the Gulf of Tonkin.

11. Halong Bay is one of Mother Earth’s most amazing natural wonders and one of Vietnam’s most prized treasures.