Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a ‘must do’ in northern Vietnam. Lonely Planet says “Majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious, words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay, were 3000 or more incredible islands rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.” That’s a lot [...]
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Exploring Halong Bay With White Dolphin Cruise
Posted by admin on December 13th, 2009
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No Comments »Fascinating Cruise Trip in Halong Bay
Posted by admin on December 7th, 2009
Even if we hadn’t already spent a week in the bustle and hustle of Hanoi, the mist-shrouded limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay, echoing birdcalls and water lapping our ship would have been enchanting.But by the time we arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin, we badly needed a [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Birdcalls, Cruise Trip, Deserted Beach, Dragon Pearl, Gulf Of Tonkin, Heritage Designation, King Sized Bed, Memorable Outing, Motor Scooter, Motor Scooters, Northern Vietnam, S Harbor, Shipping Port, Terry Bathrobes, Tiny Island, Unesco World Heritage, Unesco World Heritage Site, Van Trip, Water Buffalo, World Heritage Site No Comments »New to ‘nam? Explore Ha Long Bay
Posted by admin on December 6th, 2009
Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is a must see for those travelling to Hanoi. Popularised in the films “Indochine” and the James Bond movie “Tomorrow Never Dies”, the scenes of the bay and its limestone masses pointing towards the sky have found a way into many travellers’ minds and inspired many to make the long [...]
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