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Ha Long Bay
Emerald waters with 1,600+ limestone karsts rising from the sea
🇻🇳 Vietnam Quảng Ninh Province 1994
🏝️ Why It Matters
1
1,600+ limestone karst islands and islets over 1,553 km² of emerald sea
2
UNESCO World Heritage Site (1994); 500+ species of fish and 200+ species of birds
3
Voted New 7 Wonders of Nature (2011); best explored by traditional junk boat overnight cruise
"Ha Long" means "Descending Dragon" — legend says dragons spat gems to form the islands
Quick Facts
Category
🏝️ Islands & Beaches
Country
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Location
Quảng Ninh Province
Key Year
1994
About
Emerald waters with 1,600+ limestone karsts rising from the sea