Halong Bay Pictures
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Halong Bay is probably the highlight of a visit to Vietnam in terms of wonderful scenery and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
There are estimated to be 1969 limestone towers or islands reaching vertically out of the greenish water. When we visited the sky was clear and sunny giving us a magnificent view of the bay.
Vistors can travel out on a day boat. It is probably best however to spend at least one night on the bay in the many replica junks. Some overnight boats offer nice accommodation whilst those at the cheaper end of the scale are dire.
Cruises are organised by almost every hotel and travel agency in Hanoi. However the cheaper back packer hotels may cheat travellers by booking them onto cheaper cruises than they intended. Be careful, it is better to book directly with the cruise line.
Sunset on Halong Bay is an unforgetable experience.
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