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Thursday, August 14, 2008

HOLONG BAY, Vietnam-1























HOLONG BAY : "Ha Long" is literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons." Ha Long Bay is in northern Vietnam (Quảng Ninh province), 170 km east of Hanoi (Capital City of Vietnam) . Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest. Ha long bay is a truly remarkable destination, Go and see what the Vietnamese call -the descending dragon'

From Hanoi: 3 hrs 30 minutes drive. The best way to get to Ha Long Bay is to rent a car from Hanoi. There is also a tourist open bus service offered by travel agencies around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Some hotels & cruise operators also offer the transfer service for passengers even not staying in their hotels. Call Emeraude Shuttle bus at (04) 9340 888 Public buses leave from Long Bien or Gia Lam Station (other side of Red River, 2km from Hoan Kiem Lake) to Bay Chai (Halong City) every 30 minutes from 6AM to 6PM and cost 50,000 dong/person each way.

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