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Ha Long Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long) is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site located a few hours drive from Hanoi. The translation of the name means, "Bay of the Descending Dragon." Set in the Gulf of Tonkin, the clear emerald waters are dotted with approximately 3,000 limestone islands. The Vietnamese believed the islands were formed to protect the country from the invading Chinese navy. A family of dragons were sent by the gods to help defend the land by spitting out jewels and jade. The jewels and jade were then turned into these islands, when linked, formed a barrier.
Several of the islands have enormous caves filled with large, numerous stalactities and stalagmites. A couple of the islands are large enough to support permanent human habitation; while some of the other islands support floating fishing villages. Some of the smaller islands have wonderful beaches. Many of the islands have been named by the locals, usually by an interpretation of the unusual shapes. If one plans to visit Ha Long Bay, overnight and day cruises can be booked through any of the junks that operate out of the bay. However, booking ahead is strongly advised.
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Sep 21, 2007 - Sep 24, 2007
Singapore -› Ha Long Bay, Vietnam -› ...
Had a good night rest, ate another sumptous breakfast, and spent the
morning enjoying the sun.. It was a really good trip, very relaxing
too. We arrived in Hanoi around 4:30 in the afternoon, went to
check-in in the hostel and stroll in the city center. We were supposed
to watch the water puppets but the show that night was fully booked, we
purchased a ticket for the show the following morning. Hanoi
is basically a safe place, with very visible policemen.. But you have
to b...
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Jul 06, 2007 - Jul 21, 2007
Hanoi, Vietnam -› Ha Long Bay, Vietnam -› ...
First of all - thanks so much guys for the messages and the emails - Love it!!!! Nic, hold on - remember those twins will be gorgeous but for the moment they are better in than out! So glad you are well - text me if you have news about that belly of yours:)
Dim and Deb - thanks guys. I will stop complaining about the sweltering heat - but before I do - I am sitting in a puddle of my own sweat here. You see condensation running down the walls. I am resemb...
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Jan 25, 2008 - Apr 30, 2008
Cu Chi, Vietnam -› Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -› ...
The second day was just filled with lounging and the opportunity to swim. I was the only one on the entire boat who decided to jump in, and made it an exercise. I swam to the nearest island and paced the beach for a while. I noticed a jellyfish the size of beachball, so that made the swim back a bit more exciting, and I guess upped the pace as well.
Overall, the visit to Ha Long Bay is definitly worth it. It is amazing to see in person and I highly recommend it...
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Apr 13, 2008 - Apr 20, 2008
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam -› Hanoi, Vietnam -› ...
Headed to Vietnam in April 2008 to visit my boyfriend who is teaching English in Saigon. With a limited 8 day travel time we managed to take in Saigon, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Nha Trang, and the Mekong Delta.
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