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Aerial view of Ha Long Bay limestone islands
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Ha Long Bay

Nearly two thousand limestone islands rising from jade-green water.

Legend says a family of dragons descended here to defend the land, spitting out jewels that became the islands of Ha Long – the name means 'where the dragon descends'. Today nearly two thousand limestone islands and islets rise from the Gulf of Tonkin, and the bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The way to know it is from the water: cruising between the karsts, paddling into hidden lagoons, walking through vast caves and climbing to a viewpoint as the sun goes down.

Best time to go

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) usually bring the most pleasant weather; summer is hot with a chance of storms, and winter is cool and often misty.

What it feels like

  • Gliding past limestone towers on a quiet deck
  • Paddling into a lagoon ringed by cliffs
  • Watching the sunset turn the islands to silhouettes

A local's tip

A day cruise from Hanoi is a long but easy day – most of the time is spent sitting on the bus or the boat, so bring a light jacket for the air-conditioning and the evening breeze on deck.

Tours in Ha Long Bay

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