Reasons to Visit Halong Bay, The World Heritage

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What are the reasons to visit Halong Bay? Among many amazing scenic places in Vietnam, Halong Bay is no doubt to take the top spot. If you are not certain whether to take a trip to Halong, here are the top reasons to visit Halong Bay you should put this astonishing place on your schedule.

1. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The first and attractive reason to visit Halong Bay is In 1994, UNESCO inscribed Halong Bay as a World Natural Heritage Site because it contains superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. Six years later, this outstanding place is recognized by UNESCO for the second time for its geomorphic or physiographic value. Moreover, in 2012, Ha Long Bay is officially recognized as one of the new Wonders of Nature.

2. Stunning scenic beauty
Recognized twice by UNESCO and Halong Bay is deserved for that. Halong Bay covers an area of 43,400 ha with over 1600 islands and islets, and most of them are unaffected by humans, therefore, the serene natural beauty of the bay remains intact. Presenting a breathtaking landscape sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature with the emerald green water, the abundant cave system, and the drowned limestone karst landforms, Halong Bay can please everybody visit here.

3. It is not far from Hanoi
Halong Bay is in the Gulf of Tokin and only 2.5 hours drive from the capital of Hanoi. There are many choices for transporting: popular provincial bus, straightforward shuttle bus, motorcycle, private car or taxi, train, or high-flying helicopter; and they are all convenient. This is another suitable reason to visit Halong Bay.

4. Fresh seafood and great dishes
Gourmets who come to Halong are hard to resist the taste of fresh and delicious seafood without the worry of gaining weight because seafood here is really excellent. There are varieties of tasty seafood include oysters, snails, crabs, squid, shrimp, fishes, and etc, easily making your mouth watery. If you take a cruise on the bay, you will have a chance to enjoy grilled seafood, which caught straight from the ocean by you and served by professional chefs. It cannot require for seafood more delicious and fresher than this.

5. A chance to explore exciting activities
One more reason to visit Halong Bay, Halong Bay is not only a wonderful place to relaxing but also a paradise for active visitors. Halong Bay has beautiful beaches with white sand and pure and clear water which is very ideal for swimming and sunbathing. When visiting Cat Ba Island, trekking is a good option for tourists to see rare animals like hawk, hornbills, green turtles and golden-headed languor monkeys. Otherwise, tourists can visit around local villages and experience quiet atmosphere on the beaches of Halong Bay by cycling. If tourists take a cruise through the bay, you will have a chance to stop at limestone islands and caves for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. At night, it is time for night squid fishing. There is nothing more fun than catching squid by you and making tasty dishes after that.

6. Halong Bay suits everybody
In the list of reasons to visit Halong Bay – Halong Bay is an idea destination for every type of travel: honeymoon or couple, friends, company, and family with kids. For honeymoon and couple, you can experience the bay with a 2 days 1 night tour on a luxury cruise. You can expect stunning views of sea through the window in your room, and a romantic night with candle and wine on Bai Tu Long Bay. If you consider a cheaper trip, you can have breakfast at a cafe, lunch and dinner at a restaurant beside the beach one day and visit caves in another day. For large groups such as company, friends, and especially family with kids, you can take a private boat. It is more convenient for your group. If you and your friends would like activities, you can take part in popular activities such as kayaking, swimming, visiting caves, and fishing. If you carry on your kids and would like relax, you can sunbath on the board or enjoy sunsets on the sea. While, your children would love squid fishing and it is totally safety for your children.

We hope this article of “Reasons to Visit Halong Bay” is the answer for your next trip in Vietnam.

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