The World List of Natural Sites of Tourist Attraction
Ha Long Bay, in northern Vietnam, is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sq km. For many visitors, this surrealistic place is like something right out of a movie. Approximately a four-hour drive from downtown Hanoi, the area is also home to different kinds of limestone caves such as phreatic caves, karstic foot caves and marine notch caves. Activities include exploring the many cave formations, kayaking around rocky outcrops and watching the wildlife.


Location: Gulf of Tonkin, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
The year of entering to the World List of Tourist Attractions: 2018