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Halong Bay, Vietnam — cruise port guide
Use this Halong Bay, Vietnam cruise port guide to put the destination in context before choosing a luxury voyage. The original destination notes below can help you compare time ashore with the pace of a longer itinerary.
Plan your time ashore
For a visit to Halong Bay, Vietnam, check the current arrival and departure times, the actual berth or tender arrangements, and the distance between the port and the places you hope to see. Leave a comfortable margin for returning to the ship.
Solo travelers may prefer an organized excursion, independent exploring or a quieter day on board. Ask about excursion availability, walking distances, accessibility needs and local transport before making plans. Entry requirements and local conditions need current confirmation.
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Halong Bay Magnificent Halong Bay, with its 3000-plus islands rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam. In 1994, the 1500-sq-km (580-sq-mi) expanse dotted with tiny islands punctuated by perfect beaches and deserted grottos, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site."Ha long" means, "Where the dragon descEnd into the sea." Quest has it that the islands of Halong Bay were created by a great dragon who lived in the mountains. As it ran toward the coast, its flailing tail gouged out valleys that filled with water and formed mountains that peek above the sea as rocky islands.There have been sightings of a mysterious and very large marine creature, known as the Tarasque, in the area. It rarely strikes when tourists have their cameras ready; you should be much more afraid of the damage done by souvenir hunters (and souvenir buyers), who use bits of endangered coral and broken stalagmites and stalactites for their wares. |
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