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Halong Bay
Located just 160 kilometers northeast of Hanoi, this is o ne of the world’s natural wonders. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach. Legend has it that Halong Bay was created when a dragon descended into the sea, its body forming the archipelago of 3,000 islands and rock formations that dot the bay. Its unique natural beauty has earned Halong Bay a listing as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Follow your sense of adventure and explore the mysterious caves around the bay. Shopping for souvenirs or savouring Vietnamese cuisine will complete your tour of this scenic destination.

 
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