Halong Bay - Vietnam
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denben
N 20° 56.795 E 107° 01.803
48Q E 711088 N 2317572
Halong Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders, and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes.
Waymark Code: WMDN4H
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 02/03/2012
Views: 19
The literal meaning of Ha Long is “Bay of the Descending Dragons”. According to local legend, when Vietnamese had just started to develop into a country, they had to fight against invaders from the north. To assist Vietnamese in defending their country, the gods sent a family of dragons as protectors. This family of dragons began spitting out pearls and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, and formed a great wall against the invaders. Under magics, numerous rock mountains abruptly appeared on the sea, ahead of invaders' ships; the forward ships struck the rocks and each other. The people kept their land safe and formed what later became the country of Vietnam.
The cost listed below is for 1 person (within a group) and includes transportation from Hanoi, a 5 hour boat tour, entrance fee for the visit of a cave and lunch. It is 25 US dollars.
The coordinates were taken from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay where we embarked for our two days Halong Bay Cruise.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places To See Before You Die (2003)
Page Location in Source Book: 507
Type of Waymark: Site, Experience
Location of Coordinates: Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 523625.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
all year round - the annual temperature is 22.8°C
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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