Literally means “bay of descending dragons”, Halong Bay is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in the northeast of Vietnam. The bay features 1,969 islands and islets in various shapes and sizes, most of which are limestone formations rising out of the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, such as the “Fighting Cocks”, the “Stone Dog” and the “Incense Burner” Islets.
An overnight cruise on a Vietnamese traditional junk-style boat is the best way to experience Halong Bay, which includes a visit to caves and floating villages, swimming, and kayaking to hidden lagoons, as well as spare time to relax. It is also possible to see Halong in one day, or spend two nights on the boat to explore the most of the bay.
