Halong Bay, Vietnam's Mainstay Attracts Tourists
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam and has become an icon is Halong Bay. Halong Bay is a natural wonder in northern Vietnam located near the Chinese border.
The bay is dotted with 1,600 islands and limestone islands over an area of over 1,500 square kilometers. This tourist spot is located in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Even so, Halong Bay is uninhabited, because some of the islands are steep and barren by limestone. You could say Halong Bay is completely untouched by humans, because the hard rocks make the islands in Halong Bay unfit for habitation and only enough to be enjoyed by its beauty.
To get to Halong Bay, it takes up to 3 hours from Hanoi City. This destination is located in Tonkin Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. It is located approximately 165 km from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The area is approximately 43,400 ha and includes 1,600 large islands in it with stunning views of the cliffs. (planetware)
The beauty of Halong Bay is nestled in a karsta limestone landscape that forms the beauty of the pillars along the sides. Moreover, coupled with the existence of caves formed due to erosion and the beauty of the surrounding tourist destinations, it will certainly add to the beauty of Halong Bay.
It's a good idea to spend the night in Halong Bay, because the best time to photograph natural scenery is in the morning. Arriving at Halong Bay, you have to go to the port of the boat that will take tourists to cross Halong Bay. Halong Bay's boat port is quite clean and large.
If you are planning a vacation to Vietnam and are visiting Ha Long Bay, choose a departure date between March to May, or September to November.
These months are generally the best time to visit Vietnam to escape the extreme summer.
The journey from the port to Halong Bay using this wooden boat takes less than an hour, you will pass through rocks. Seeing the process of regression and transgression of the oceans from time to time is able to produce extraordinary views starting from the cone-shaped limestone peaks, and erupted towers in such a way, further adding to the beauty of the results of the geological lateral processes that occur here.
One of the most popular tourist areas in Halong Bay is the Criterion VIII area. You will find the Halong Bay tower above sea level. This tower area is one that is located in Fengcong which is famous for its cone rock views.
In addition, there is also a lake with calm water, which is surrounded by various dolines. These dolines are important assets of Fencong Karst which will appear at low tide, and will sink during high tide. So that if you are not plugged in, you can have fun boating here.
Transportation to Halong Bay
Ha Long Bay is approximately 170 kilometers from Hanoi.
Access to reach Ha Long City is by car, minibus, or bus, ferry and motorbike from Hanoi, which takes approximately 4 hours. If you have a big budget, you can transfer by seaplane with a one-hour trip.
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