 Halong Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, covers an area of 1,500 sq. kilometers in the sea off Quang Ninh Province. The bay consists of about 3,000 islands and islets, limestone cliffs and caves set in an emerald sea. UNESCO has recognized Halong Bay as a World's Natural Heritage site.
Inside many of the islands is a world of impressive caves, grottos and tunnels built by wind and tide. Local junks gently sailing among the many islets at sunset offer a romantic setting.
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Cat Ba Island - Cat Ba National Park
The largest island in Halong Bay has numerous lakes, waterfalls and grottoes and a huge national park that is home to more than 20 species of mammals, 69 species of birds and 20 species of reptiles and amphibians. The whitehead Vooc, an endangered bird species, is found on the cliffs separating the island from the sea. The yellow monkey, the chamois, many beautiful bird such as the Cao cat, the kingfisher, the Hut Mat and the dau riu also live on the island. Cat Ba National Park has the largest area of tropical virgin forests in Vietnam. According to research, there are 745 species of plants, 495 lines of descent, 149 families, among which are 350 medicinal plants such as Cho Doi, Trai Ly, Lat Hoa, Kim Giao and Va Nuoc.
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Hotels in Halong
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Day Excursions
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