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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING THUONG MAI UNIVERSITY  ESSAY ENGLISH 3 TOPIC:
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I. Why choose Halong Bay? 2 II. Origins and History 2
2.1 Origins of Halong Bay 2
2.2 The Evolution of history Halong Bay 3 III. Unique Features 5
3.1 World Natural Heritage Sites and Natural Wonders of the World 5 3.2. Landscape 5
3.3. The largest number of international tourists in the country 5 3.4. Biodiversity 6
3.5. Geological and morphologic 6
IV. Attractions for Visitors 6
4.1. Explore amazing caves 6
4.2. Visit Cua Van Fishing Village 7 4.3. Overnight cruise 7 4.4. Try some seafood 7
4.5. Bai Tho mountain climbing 8 4.6. Take scuba diving 8
V - Cultural and Economic Impacts 8
5.1. Cultural and Economic Impacts 8 5.1.1. Cultural Impacts 8 5.1.2. Economic Impacts 9
5.2. Economic Development and Cultural Preservation: 10
5.2.1. Economic Development: 10
5.2.2. Cultural Preservation 10 VI. Fascinating Figures 10 VII. Conclusion 12
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I. Why choose Halong Bay?
● Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Halong Bay is a destination that
combines breathtaking natural beauty with deep-rooted cultural significance,
making it a must-visit location for travelers seeking a blend of wonder and
heritage. Halong Bay is a mesmerizing destination renowned for its emerald
waters adorned with thousands of limestone karsts, steeped in cultural
significance with a name meaning "Descending Dragon," and honored as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ecological importance. It offers endless
exploration opportunities, from hidden caves to kayaking and traditional junk
boat experiences, all while promoting sustainable tourism to preserve its
natural beauty and cultural heritage for generations to come. It's the perfect
blend of natural wonder and cultural significance, making it a true gem of Southeast Asia. II. Origins and History 2.1 Origins of Halong Bay
● Halong Bay was created by a geological process that lasted millions of years.
This process began about 500 million years ago when seismic activity caused
rocks in the Tonkin Sea to rise from the seabed.
● Halong Bay has a special limestone system with thousands of islands and
rugged alluvial grounds, formed over millions of years by the erosion of
seawater and other natural factors. Factors such as salinity, wind, and waves
have acted on limestone rocks, resulting in their unique and complex shapes.
● According to documents on the history of Halong Bay, in 1883, the French
colonialists occupied Quang Ninh province of Vietnam. At that time, French
geologists and archaeologists began to realize the breathtaking grandeur of
Halong Bay. There are many small islands with French names, such as Surprise
Cave - "la Grotte des Surprise". This site was discovered by the French in 1901 and given this name in 1938.
● Local people have used the name Ha Long for a long time, but it was not until
the end of the 19th century that the official name of the sea area "Ha Long ''
first appeared on the map of the French. The French version of "Hai Phong
News'' published an article about a mysterious dragon-like creature discovered
three times in Halong Bay in 1898, 1900, and 1902 by the captain and crew of the Avance, Legderin.
● The Origin of the Name
➢ Legend has it that from the beginning of the world, the ancient
Vietnamese country always had to fight against foreign invaders
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Mother Dragon and her cubs down to earth to help the Vietnamese keep their land in peace.
➢ Thanks to the help of the Divine Dragon, the Vietnamese people
escaped the threat of foreign invasion. After helping, the Dragon was
about to fly to the sky, suddenly seeing the peaceful scenery here, green
trees, rich products, and industrious people. The mother dragon felt
attached and did not want to leave, so she and her cubs decided to take
the place where the battle took place as a shelter. Since then, the herd of
Dragons has forever protected the people of Vietnam.
➢ The place where the Mother Dragon landed today is Halong Bay. Where
the baby dragons set foot is Bai Tu Long Bay. The place where the
dragon's tail flutters in the white water is Bach Long Vi, today's Tra Co
peninsula with its fine sand stretching for tens of kilometers. The name
Ha Long originates from that legend: Ha Long - where the Dragon landed.
2.2 The Evolution of history Halong Bay
● The process of forming Halong Bay is a process that took place millions of
years and continues to this day. The rocky islands and unique landscape of the
bay have attracted the attention of tourists from all over the world and become
one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam.
● The Soi Nhu civilization (18,000 – 7000 BC)
➢ The Soi Nhu culture, dating from 18,000 to 7,000 years ago, is the
earliest recorded culture in Halong Bay. Archaeological records show
that the Soi Nhu culture is responsible for the earliest human remains
discovered in the Halong Bay area.
➢ Soi Nhu civilization originates from the name of Soi Nhu archaeological
site in Bai Tu Long Bay, a prehistoric human culture discovered in 1964
and excavated in 1967 by archaeologists. Soi Nhu culture can be
compared with Hoa Binh and Bac Son cultures and is possibly
contemporaneous with Nguom culture in Thai Nguyen, 25,000 years
ago. Their way of life includes foraging, harvesting, and exploiting
freshwater mollusks using unstable stone tools, simple production
techniques involving single-sided chisels, cutting methods and minimal modification.
● The Cai Beo civilization (7000 – 5000 BC)
➢ The Cai Beo site in the Cat Hai district is associated with the Cai Beo
culture, which flourished during the period from 7500 to 5000 BC.
French archaeologist M. Colani discovered this site in 1938 and named
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➢ Archaeologists have discovered hundreds of chisels, complete and
partial stone grinding tools, such as axes, scrapers, grinders, and more,
as they continue their journey to learn more about the site and this
ancient coastal settlement. Pointed, millet, shoulder ax, tetrahedral ax,
ax with a discontinuity. In addition, about 15,000 pieces of untreated
pottery, hand-shaped and turntable, have been discovered, along with
many bones and molars of animals.
➢ Cai Beo was the residence of a fisherman population in an ancient
fishing village with the largest scale in our country thousands of years
ago. Cai Beo is nestled in the middle of a limestone valley running along
the coast, showing that the Ancient Vietnamese were very subtle in
choosing a location to live, which was both convenient for marine
exploitation and limited natural disasters thanks to the limestone
mountains. windbreak, wavebreak.
● The Halong Civilization (3000 – 1500 BC)
➢ Ha Long existed 4,500 - 3,000 years ago and is widely distributed in
coastal areas and island systems in two provinces of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh.
➢ The most prominent aspect of the Ha Long civilization is the technique
of making axes and delivering bladed tools. Making pottery from a
combination of mollusk shells reflects the marine nature of this culture.
Patterns on ancient Vietnamese ceramics show that in this period they
knew how to plant thread, weave yarn, weave nets, and cast fishing nets.
Prehistoric people were also able to create decorations from rocks, fish
bones, and mollusk shells to interact with the non-Halong inhabitants. ● The Feudal Era
➢ According to the history of Halong Bay, this land is also called by many
different names. The Northern colonial period of Vietnam, this region is
called Luc Chau and Luc Hai. During the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties,
the sea estuaries were named Hoa Phong, Hai Dong, An Bang, Van
Don, Ngoc Son, and Luc Thuy. The name Ha Long (meaning where the
dragon lands) has recently appeared in several 19th-century French
bibliographies and maritime maps.
➢ The "Hai Phong News'' at that time reported on the appearance of
dragon-like creatures in today's Halong Bay area with the headline
"Dragon Appears in Halong Bay'' when the French lieutenant named
Legderin and the captain of the Avalanche and his crew encountered two
giant sea dragons. snake three times. With the appearance of a strange
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named Quang Ninh Island waters Halong Bay from then on and
continued to name it like that to this day.
● Halong Bay in the present day: One of the seven Natural Wonders
➢ To gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history of
Halong Bay and why it has become one of the seven natural wonders of
the world recognized by Unesco, you can choose to take an overnight
cruise. Then you have the opportunity to see the breathtaking majesty of
Halong Bay in the evening and early morning. You can observe
beautiful sunsets and clear skies at night, along with mesmerizing
sunrises over the ocean. All these experiences will help you visit and
enjoy the beauty of this natural wonder of the world to the fullest. III. Unique Features
3.1 World Natural Heritage Sites and Natural Wonders of the World
● Halong Bay is the only site that has been twice recognized as a Natural World
Heritage Site and won the vote to become one of the new 7 natural wonders of
the world in 2012. With an area of 1.553 km2, including 1,969 islands
stretching along the coast, Halong Bay has outstanding values, of which two
outstanding universal values of landscape and geology have been recognized by UNESCO.
● The immortal and magnificent beauty of Halong Bay is created by three
elements, namely: Stone, Water and Sky. This is a “privilege” endowed by
Nature that cannot be possessed by any other countries. With such unique
values, Halong Bay has surpassed more than 400 wonders from over 200
countries and territories to be inscribed on the list of the new seven natural world wonders. 3.2. Landscape
● Halong Bay is one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world. There are
hundreds of rocky islands with different shapes, including Dau Ngu Island,
Dragon Islet, La Vong Islet, Canh Buom Islet, Trong Mai Islet, and Lu Huong
Islet. Hiding in the heart of these rocky islands are beautiful caves. Dau Go
Cave evokes an overwhelming feeling, with stalactites of various shapes and
sizes. Thien Cung Cave is like a majestic and beautiful temple. Sung Sot Cave,
as its name suggests, brings surprising beauty to visitors when visiting with
stalactites shaped like roosters, toads and waterfall dragons, opening up a world of ancient stories.
● Halong Bay is not only beautiful because of its rocky islands, rock and caves,
but also because of its sea water. Halong Bay possesses super beautiful beaches
with white sand, a blue sea and gentle breezes of the sea. That's why tourists
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3.3. The largest number of international tourists in the country
● With its favorable natural conditions and its titles, Halong Bay is the
destination attracting the largest number of international tourist arrivals
among the eight world heritages of Vietnam in recent years (receiving over 7
million arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists in 2022). Halong is always one
of the first priorities of almost all international tourists when they plan their voyage to Vietnam. 3.4. Biodiversity
● Biodiversity is an advantage and attractive feature of Halong Bay. The
biodiversity of Halong Bay is shown by the variety of species, rare genes, and ecosystems.
➢ Diversity of Ecosystems: In the Halong Bay area, there are ten specific
types of ecosystems in the tropical limestone archipelago. They are the
vegetation ecosystem on the island, the cave ecosystem, the sand
intertidal ecosystem, the mangrove forest ecosystem and the coral reef ecosystem…
➢ Diversity in species composition: Halong Bay's biological world is
diverse and rich, concentrating terrestrial, aquatic, lower and higher
species living in 10 marine and forest ecosystems. Currently, there are
nearly 3000 species of flora and fauna.
➢ Diversity of genetic resources: The diversity of genetic resources has
made Halong Bay different from other regions in the area. There are 102
species rare and specious at global or regional level; 17 species of plants are endemic to Halong Bay.
3.5. Geological and morphologic
● With the largest number of islands, accounting for 2/3 of total islands in
Vietnam, Halong Bay has a long geological history of around 500 million
years, including various formations of terrestrial deposits and carbonate
sediment. This is historical evidence recording great events in the regional geological process.
● Halong Bay is the best example of marine-invaded karst landscape and one of
the most important areas of fengcong and fenglin karst in the world. This is an
outstanding universal value, affirming its position of a Natural World Heritage - and a Natural World Wonder.
IV. Attractions for Visitors 4.1. Explore amazing caves
● Exploring caves is an interesting experience not to be missed when coming to
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archaeological spirit, the wonderful system of caves in Halong Bay has existed
for thousands of years and is waiting for curious visitors to discover it.
● These caves are formed from intricate layers of stalactites and stalagmites,
creating quirky and mysterious rooms. Some particularly prominent caves
include Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave and Luon Cave in Halong Bay; Dark
and Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay; along with Thien Canh Son Cave at Bai Tu
Long Bay. These caves are located on prominent islands, easily accessible by
light boat, creating favorable conditions for both adults and children to enjoy exploring. ● Explore Cat Ba
➢ Cat Ba is the largest island in Halong Bay and one of the few islands
where you can also stay. The island has a beautiful wild national park
where you can take walks, spot animals and enjoy beautiful viewpoints in the middle of the jungle.
➢ Other fun activities include cycling or scootering around the island,
kayaking or just relaxing on the beach. The island’s beaches are perfect
for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. If you want to
see a little more of the bay, you can also take a day tour by boat from Cat Ba.
4.2. Visit Cua Van Fishing Village
● Cua Van Fishing Village is the largest and most popular fishing village in
Halong Bay. The fishing village is surrounded by the rustic and charming
natural beauty of Halong Bay, where one can experience tranquility without
any traffic jams, only the sounds of small boats and local fishermen. When you
come here, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the
village via countless archeological collections. Besides, you can discover a
variety of activities with local residents, such as boat sailing, watching sunsets
from a boat, listening to people sing, and squid fishing at night. The local
people here are so warm and hospitable that you will always feel welcome when interacting with them. 4.3. Overnight cruise
● Sleeping overnight on a cruise ship is also one of the experiences you should
not miss. With this experience, you will visit caves and see famous islands,
watch the sunset and welcome the sunrise right on the boat. Savouring gourmet
dining, indulging in spa massages and nightlife entertainment programs. After
that, it's time to rest and sleep on the yacht amidst the immense water. 4.4. Try some seafood
● Halong Bay is really a great destination for those who love fresh seafood along
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squid, which is deliciously chopped and grilled seafood, which you can find at
any local market. In addition, there are many other delicious dishes such as:
oysters, swan, finger snails, prawn and many more.
● Not only that, but you also have the opportunity to try unique dishes that you
may not have tasted before. It can be delicious nodding cake, peanut worms
(sipunculus nudus) or even special Halong yogurt.
4.5. Bai Tho mountain climbing
● Bai Tho Mountain is really a special point, attracting those who love climbing
or hiking. Here, you have the opportunity to see the whole city from a whole
new perspective. With a height of 200 meters, climbing to the top of the
mountain only takes about an hour, which is really not too difficult. Climbing
to the top of Bai Tho mountain is an exciting experience. This mountain has a
poetic and mysterious beauty, making it impossible not to be captivated. If you
dare to step foot to the top, you will enjoy a breathtaking sight. 4.6. Take scuba diving
● Scuba diving is one of the most fabulous underwater activities on Halong Bay
that you should not miss. The bay's emerald water is bestowed with stupendous
marine life. You can find hundreds of coral reefs and sea creatures contributing to the rich sea biodiversity.
● Snorkelling and scuba diving tours are best to be enjoyed in Cat Ba Island, Lan
Ha Bay, Cong Do area, Vung Ha Island, and Co To Island. You can combine a
snorkelling/scuba diving tour with a stay in a rustic-style resort on Cat Ba Island.
V - Cultural and Economic Impacts
5.1. Cultural and Economic Impacts: Halong Bay, located in northern Vietnam, has
significant cultural and economic impacts. 5.1.1. Cultural Impacts
● Halong Bay has always played an important role in Vietnamese history and is
highly valued as a culturally significant area for the Vietnamese people. Halong
Bay’'s 1600 inhabitants live primarily in four floating fishing villages named:
Ba Hung, Vung Vieng, Cua Van and Cong Tau. Built originally in the early
19th century to serve as a place for fishermen to sell their daily catch, these
floating villages soon became a place to live for many of the fishermen and
their families. Today, the villagers mainly make a living from the booming
tourism that thrives in Halong Bay, but the villages are still a serene and unique place to visit.
● Throughout the 12th century, the Van Don port in Halong was the busiest port
in the North of Vietnam. Foreign traders from faraway lands were welcomed to
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international merchants because the rocky islands separated the bay into
lagoons and canals, which made for the easy and safe mooring of their ships.
Halong’s status as a hub for sea trade made it the gateway for foreign spices
and silks to enter Vietnam. No longer a major seaport, in modern Halong Bay
the main business is to be found in the tourism industry.
● Bai Tho Mountain is one of the highest mountains in Halong City, Quang
Ninh. In the 15th century a poem, written by the great Emperor, Le Thanh
Tong, was etched into a cliff on the magnificent Bai Tho Mountain. In English
“Bai Tho” roughly translates to “The Mountain of the Poem”. Bai Tho
Mountain offers spectacular views and it takes approximately 1.5 hours to get to the top.
● On the western side of Halong Bay, you can find Bai Chay. Currently, a
popular beach resort in the Quang Ninh province, historically Bai Chay has
quite a different story. It was here that the Tran Dynasty enjoyed a resounding
victory against Mongol aggression by setting fire to their prized fleet. Another
thundering triumph was achieved in the ancient Dau Go Cave when Grand
Prince Tran Hung Dao enjoyed a tremendous victory on the Bach Dang River.
● Vietnam’s history is rich with military confrontation and yet Halong Bay has
stood strong throughout the ages. It is perhaps this military past that has helped
the Vietnamese people value resilient natural treasures such as Halong Bay.
5.1.2. Economic Impacts: ● Positive Impacts:
➢ An international research project found increasing local economic
benefits from direct and indirect employment in the tourism industry as
well as from the tourist spend in the local economy on food, drink,
accommodation, local transport and souvenirs.
➢ The construction of one of the world’s largest cable car installations,
new luxury hotels and beach developments in the Bai Chay tourist zone
will transform tourism and offer more business opportunities.
➢ The huge growth in tourism to Halong Bay has created significant
employment and opportunities for local people and shown that
economic linkages to the local economy could be strengthened further to
capture more benefits locally from tourism, especially for small and medium sized businesses. ● Negative Impacts:
➢ To cater to the large number of tourists, the water environment in
Halong Bay is under strain from the rising influx of industrial,
agricultural, and domestic waste. At present, water sample
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and organic matter, are also above the limits set by the state for water management.
➢ The water in Halong Bay has been affected predominantly by industrial
and domestic waste. This arises as the tourism activity in Halong Bay
incites the demand for goods and services to feed the industry. Hence,
discharge of heavy metals and large amounts of suspended solids into
the bay is common, negatively impacting water quality. Furthermore,
large amounts of trash have been discarded into the waters. The plastics
are not biodegradable, thus posing an environmental issue for the organisms residing there.
5.2. Economic Development and Cultural Preservation:
5.2.1. Economic Development:
● The tourism sector drives economic growth around the world. It is the largest
employer and generator of foreign exchange, especially vital for the economic
growth of developing countries that strive to attract visitors from all around the
world to explore their cultural and natural treasures.
● Tourism is considered a crucial factor for local development due to its
consumption of a varied array of goods and services, with linkages to virtually every industry in the economy.
● In specific regions like Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal
Least Developed Countries (LDCs), maritime or ocean-related tourism, as well
as coastal tourism, are vital sectors of the economy.
5.2.2. Cultural Preservation
● Tourism brings together people from different backgrounds, cultures, and
traditions. Tourists share their experiences and memories about places they
visited and people they met, which helps promote peace and tolerance.
● The importance of tourism lies not only in the substantial economic benefit it
brings but also in the opportunity for cultural exchange that it offers.
● National Heritage Areas are a grassroots, community-driven approach to heritage conservation.
● The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Inc. (AIANTA)
serves as the voice and resource for tribes and tribal organizations engaged in cultural tourism. VI. Fascinating Figures
● For the tourism service industry in Vietnam, Halong is always one of the prides
of the whole country when it is noticed by international friends and is one of
the seven wonders of the world recognized by UNESCO. Therefore, the
number of tourists coming to Halong is always an admirable number compared
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● In 2022, Halong City's tourism industry had a strong recovery after 3 years of
being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of tourists is estimated
to reach 7.1 million, equal to 4.4 times compared to the same period in 2021,
1.5 times higher than the city's growth scenario. Of which, international visitors
reached 356,400. Total revenue from tourism reached 14,491 billion VND, an
increase of five times compared to 2021, doubling the growth scenario
● To achieve the above results, since the beginning of 2022, Halong City has
implemented many solutions to stimulate tourism demand, improve service
quality and strengthen management of the tourism business environment. In
particular, the city has selected truly meaningful events to promote, spread
media, and attract tourists, such as organizing a series of tourism stimulation
events with the highlight being the Summer Carnaval Program. Long 2022,
International Circus Festival, HaLong - Quang Ninh Food Festival 2022,
Sunrise Festival, SEA Games 31 competitions, Music Night on the Pine, EDM
Electronic Music Festival,... attract with the participation of tens of thousands
of tourists and residents. Along with that, develop tourism linkage chains on
the basis of maximizing the advantages of new projects, creating attractive
tourism products associated with Halong Bay and promoting the value of
cultural - historical - spiritual, ecological and community tourism.
● In 2023, the Halong City tourism industry aims to welcome 8.5 million visitors,
with revenue reaching 18,700 billion VND.
● At the meeting with service and tourism businesses on January 4, the Chairman
of the Halong City People's Committee assessed that the growth of the tourism
industry in the past year had great contributions and cooperation from units and
businesses. tourism service business.
● Recently, the city has formed a number of new tourist products and
destinations such as: Tuan Chau Golf Course, yacht night town, music night on
Pine, travel through cultural and sports events, MICE tourism, ecotourism,
community experience in Khe Phuong village, Ky Thuong commune,... At the
same time, preside and coordinate to organize events and activities to stimulate
four-season tourism and break the seasonality of tourism.
● The chairman of the Halong City People's Committee also predicted that by
2023, the number of tourists coming to Halong City will increase. To be ready
to welcome international visitors, especially Chinese visitors, it is necessary to
continue to strengthen the prevention of Covid-19 epidemic and require units
and businesses providing tourism services not to be subjective, negligent, and
build Develop appropriate plans for welcoming guests. At the same time,
proactively exploit new tourism markets, build a safe and healthy business
environment; develop new, attractive tourism products and maximize the
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● In 2023, the Halong City tourism industry will strive for a total of 8.5 million
tourists and a revenue of 18,700 billion VND. In order to realize this goal,
HaLong will focus on planning management and infrastructure development
for tourism such as: implementing planning for the Bai Tho mountain scenic
relic cluster; investing in a number of symbolic projects; researching plans for
effective management and exploitation of Thanh Y Dao Cultural Conservation
Area; Along with that, promote communication and promotion, organize over
60 stimulus events, and form a number of models. Attractive new models,
products, and tourist attractions, focusing on implementing digital
transformation in tourism; improving the quality of human resources... VII. Conclusion
● Considered a unique landscape on earth, Halong Bay is not only an artistic
masterpiece of nature but also possesses great cultural, historical and biodiversity value.
● The beautiful scenery of Halong Bay is a harmonious combination of the
shapes of mountains, sea, sky, water colors, cloud colors, etc. This place is an
interesting work of visual art from nature, with a delicate combination of
sculpture and art. engraving and painting, between composition and color,
between majestic grandeur and grace and poetry.
● The uniqueness of Halong Bay comes from the beauty of its diverse shapes:
Sailing through the mysterious island forests of Halong Bay, we encounter
rocky islands with extremely familiar shapes. The richness of shapes and sizes
of islands and rocky Mountains gives us the feeling that they are not simply
inanimate rocky islands but are extremely living beings.
● Each cave in Halong Bay has its own unique features: Thien Cung Cave is as
splendid as a palace carved from crystal; Dau Go Cave is majestic and ancient
like an ancient castle; Sung Sot Cave, with its majestic beauty, always creates a
feeling of surprise for visitors; or caves and rocky islands such as: Tien Ong
Cave, Co Cave, Bai Dong Island, etc. are extremely attractive tourist attractions.
● The beautiful scenery of Halong Bay also comes from the diversity of
ecosystems. Likened to a giant watercolor painting, Halong Bay is a lively
wonder with thousands of rocky islands rising from the clear blue water and a
rich and mysterious cave system. This place has the deep blue of the sea, the
light blue of the sky, and the fresh green of countless species of plants existing
on limestone mountains. That picture is even more beautiful and splendid when
it is dotted with the brilliant colors of countless flowers.
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Standing in front of the scenery of diverse rocky islands and magical clouds
and water, surely anyone will be amazed by the magical hands of nature.
● Up to now, the unique scenery of Halong Bay has been recognized through a
series of international rankings and titles. Halong Bay has been recognized by
UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage twice.
● Not only that, Halong Bay is a heritage of great value to humanity, thanks to its
rare biological, cultural and historical diversity. Thanks to that, this place has
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