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  • Halong Bay Boat Crew - Crew taking a break on the deck of a junk on Halong Bay enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay even though they see these sights every working day, it is hard not to appreciate the scene, even if it is your own back yard.
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  • Boy playing in the sand on Monkey Island Beach at Lan Ha Bay.  The beach and bay are popular day trip spots on Halong Bay for some water sports, or just relaxing on the beach.
    monkey-Island-beach.jpg
  • Orange Sail Junk, Halong Bay - Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of  Vietnam's favs, as you can choose  luxury boats with antique accommodations and five star food, or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you'll not only savor a unique feeling in a world but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-junk-8.jpg
  • Yellow Sails on a Halong Bay junk.  Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the must-see spots of any visit to Vietnam.  Note that almost all boats are motor powered, and the sails are mostly decorative - so much so that they are not often unfurled.  Typically, a cruise on the bay involves a retrofitted junk, lots of food, kayaking and cave exploration.
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  • Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of  Vietnam's musts, as you can choose  luxury boats with antique accommodations and five star food, or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-boat-deck-2.jpg
  • Orange Sail Junks on Halong Bay -Spending time on a Halong Bay junk you'll not only savor a unique feeling in a different world but you can also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-junk-7.jpg
  • Halong Bay Junk at Sunset - Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of Vietnam's musts. You can choose luxury boats with fancy accommodations and five star food, or a bare-bones budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savour a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-junk-4.jpg
  • Halong Bay Junk Crew - Cruising Halong Bay on a luxury boat with fancy accommodations and five star food or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on board you'll not only enjoy a different world as well as activities such as photography, fishing, kayaking or even on-board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-boat-deck-3.jpg
  • Halong Bay literally Descending Dragon bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.  Local legend has it that long ago, when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live here
    halong-karst-4.jpg
  • Halong Bay literally Descending Dragon bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.  Local legend has it that long ago, when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live here
    halong-karst-3.jpg
  • Karst Reflection at Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site - the bay features thousands of limestone karst isles in various sizes and shapes. Legend has it that long ago when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. These dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islets dotting the bay linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live here.
    halong-karst-2.jpg
  • Halong Bay Junk at Monkey Island - Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of Vietnam's musts - you'll not only savor unique views of the bay but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on board cooking classes not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-junk-2.jpg
  • Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of  Vietnam's musts, as you can choose  luxury boats with antique accommodations and five star food, or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-boat-deck-1.jpg
  • Cruising Halong Bay in a junk is one of  Vietnam's musts, as you can choose  luxury boats with antique accommodations and five star food, or a budget backpacker boat. Spending time on the junk, you’ll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of wonder but also enjoy such activities as photography, fishing, kayaking, and even on-board cooking classes.  Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage views of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-junk-5.jpg
  • Sepia Halong Bay Boat - Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-sepia-01.jpg
  • Cruising Halong Bay gives visitors the chance to cruise the bay in style and comfort but also to enjoy kayaking.  Kayaks are usually an "add on" to the boat cruise itself.  It's a great way to view the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay itself.
    halong-kayak-3.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-karsk-sepia-1.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-fisherman-01.jpg
  • Halong Bay Floating Village - Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-floating-village-1.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-fisherman-02.jpg
  • Halong Bay literally Descending Dragon bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.  Local legend has it that long ago, when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam. After that, dragons were interested in peaceful sightseeing of the Earth and decided to live here
    halong-floating-village-2
  • Halong Bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-karst-1.jpg
  • Kayak on Halong Bay - Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-kayak-4.jpg
  • Halong Bay boat decorated with a dragon for good luck - as the original name for the place is "Bay of the Descending Dragon".  The vast array of boats on Halong Bay, from backpacker budget to mint-on-the-pillow deluxe are available with a huge variety of activities set up for visitors to enjoy:  caving, swimming, kayaking, cooking classes, on deck cocktail parties and more.
    halong-bay-dragon.jpg
  • Taking a junk or boat on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the highlights of any visit to Vietnam.
    halong-bay-night-2.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-vendor-3.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-boat-7.jpg
  • Snack Vendors on Halong Bay  - Wherever you find Vietnamese or tourists, you will find vendors on the street or even on the ocean selling fresh fruit, snacks, and even fresh brewed coffee!!!
    halong-bay-vendors-1.jpg
  • Snack Vendors on Halong Bay  - Wherever you find Vietnamese or tourists, you will find vendors on the street or even on the ocean selling fresh fruit, snacks, and even fresh brewed coffee!!!
    halong-bay-vendors-2.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-8.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-2.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-1.jpg
  • Sung Sot Caves on Halong Bay is a favorite stopover for overnight excursion junks.  The caves and their unique rock formations provide an interesting contrast to Halong Bay itself.
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  • Sung Sot cave is one of the largest caves at Halong Bay. It covers an area of 10000 square meters. The outer chamber is square, the ceiling of which is filled with stalactites.  The inner chamber is vast featuring formations shaped like fairy tales with fanciful Vietnamese explanations to go with each figure, rock or formation.
    sung-sot-2.jpg
  • Cat Ba Quay in Cat Ba Town - Cat Ba is the largest island in the Bay and approximately half of its area is covered by a National Park.  Cat Ba itself is attractively situated around a bay full of small boats, many which belong to pearl or shrimp farmers. The promenade has illuminations after dark.
    cat-ba-quay.jpg
  • Sung Sot cave is one of the largest caves at Halong Bay. It covers an area of 10000 square meters. The outer chamber is square, the ceiling of which is filled with stalactites.  The inner chamber is vast featuring formations shaped like fairy tales with fanciful Vietnamese explanations to go with each figure, rock or formation.
    sung-sot-3.jpg
  • Sung Sot cave is one of the largest caves at Halong Bay. It covers an area of 10000 square meters. The outer chamber is square, the ceiling of which is filled with stalactites.  The inner chamber is vast featuring formations shaped like fairy tales with fanciful Vietnamese explanations to go with each figure, rock or formation.
    sung-sot-1.jpg
  • Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-kayak-5.jpg
  • Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-kayak-2.jpg
  • Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-kayak-1.jpg
  • Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-kayak-6.jpg
  • Kayaking has become a popular water sport where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double bladed paddle.  Most kayaks have closed decks though each design has its advantages with regards to performance, stability, manoeuvrability and paddling style.
    halong-karst-5.jpg
  • Rock climbing is a sport where participants ascend rock formations - it requires sustained use of hands and feet to support the climber's weight and balance as well as extensive knowledge of the use of specialized safety equipment.
    halong-bay-rock-climbing-2.jpg
  • Rock climbing is a sport where participants ascend rock formations - it requires sustained use of hands and feet to support the climber's weight and balance as well as extensive knowledge of the use of specialized safety equipment.
    halong-bay-rock-climbing-3.jpg
  • Starfish in a Basket at Cat Ba Market, Halong Bay.  Starfish or sea stars are echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. Common usage refers to them as "brittle stars" or "basket stars". About 1500 species of starfish occur on the seabeds of the world's oceans from the tropics to frigid polar waters.
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  • Tai Chi on Deck of Halong Bay Junk - Tai chi chuan literally "Supreme Ultimate Fist" often shortened to tai chi, is a type of Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, and longevity.  Some of t'ai chi ch'uan's training forms are especially known for being practiced at what most people categorize as slow movement.
    halong-bay-tai-chi-1.jpg
  • Tai chi chuan literally "Supreme Ultimate Fist" often shortened to tai chi, is a type of internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, and longevity.  Some of t'ai chi ch'uan's training forms are especially known for being practiced at what most people categorize as slow movement.
    halong-bay-tai-chi-4.jpg