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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Halong Bay


Halong Bay, located west of North Bay and Vietnam in Hanoi, the capital of 150 kilometers. In 1994, Halong Bay as a natural heritage of UNESCO inscribed on the World Heritage List. Halong Bay Vietnam is a bay in northern Quang Ninh province, beautiful landscapes and charming, completed the list. Scenic area is divided into East, West, South 3 small bay. Because of its landscape resembles Guilin China, called "sea Guilin." November 12, 2011 "new seven natural wonders of the world," announced the Halong list.

Basic information
Language of Viet Nam Vinh Ha Long ( which means " Sea Dragon "). Northwest coast of Tokyo Bay in Vietnam in the northern province of Quang Ninh near the bay of the city of Kai . Is located in the southeast of Haiphong 164 km ( 102 miles ) , an area of 1,500 square kilometers ( 580 square miles) , contains about 3000 Rock Island and the island , a typical form of limestone columns staircase overlooking the sea, there are caves and caverns , which together form a picture of an exotic and picturesque landscape. Visible in a variety of sea waters and tropical forests and terrestrial mammals , crocodiles, fish and birds.

http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/vietnam/attraction-401-halong-bay.htm