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Ha Long Bay

Rank:

Top 300

Wonder Type: Natural

Country: Vietnam

Best of: Landform, Bay, Cruise

Description:

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. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest. [More Details]

This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Ha Long Bay", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.