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Ha Long Bay A Popular Tourist Destination

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is a popular tourist place and much of the country’s tourism revenue is generated here.. The bay is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it environmentally important as well because the bay and its islets are made up predominantly of limestone.

Author: Jessica Thomson

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There are many interesting topographical features made naturally by the limestone and this worth seeing by all who love nature and its wonders.

The term ha long Vietnam in the Vietnamese literally means the “Descending Dragon”. And it does not resemble a dragon very much, it is believed that it has something to do with the ancient civilizations which were present in that part of the world and which can traced as far back as 18,000 B.C. The natural relics and the terrain, combined with the breathtaking landscape from the surroundings have prompted the Vietnam Government to take every measure of its maintenance and conservation.

Researchers, and tourists alike, are amazed at the immense work of art that nature has created here. There are about 3000 monolithic islands which rise out from the ocean. And almost all of them are hollow, which means that there are innumerable caves insides, mostly filled with natural patterns of stalagmites and stalactites. The outer portion of the islands has very thick vegetation and forested growth which again are homes to many varieties of birds and insects. A popular feature here are two naturally closely placed stones known as the Kissing Cocks.

The Ha Long Bay itself has fishing villages and it is a well knit community. There are floating fishing villages and their lifestyle is engaging to watch. A visit to Ha long bay Vietnam Bay will thus be very memorable.

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