Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay was first recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 for its exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. In 2000, Ha Long Bay had the honour of being recognised for the second time for its geomorphic and physiographic features.

Many travelers are unaware that Ha Long Bay also has immense value to the world because of its rare concentration of biodiversity, culture and history. And it’s this unique value that makes Ha Long Bay a magical destination where travellers can get up close and personal with the beating heart of Vietnam.

According to the Sino-Vietnamese, “Ha” means descending and “Long” means dragon. “Ha Long” Bay literally means "the bay of the descending dragon", and is a fusion of ancient mythology and Vietnamese history. Same as Vietnam and Viet Nam, Halong is more popular through word of mouth due to existed long term perception while Ha Long is still official name of the bay.

Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province, just 180 km east of Hanoi, northeast Vietnam; surrounded by Bai T