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	Halong Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Halong Bay is a body of water of approximately 1,500 square kilometres in north Vietnam with a 120 kilometre coastline, in the Gulf of Tonkin near the border with China, and 170 kilometres east of Hanoi.
		The bay consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rise spectacularly from the ocean.
		The bay was World Heritage listed by UNESCO at the 18th meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO (in Thailand on December 17th, 1994).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halong_Bay (393 words)

	Halong Bay Tours & Travel Information ( Dragon Travel Vietnam )
		Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong
		Halong Bay borders Cat Ba Island in the southwest, the East Sea in the east, and the mainland, creating a 120 km coastline.
		Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names.
	www.optiontours.com /v_facts2.html (1410 words)

	Hitchhiking Vietnam: Destinations
		I am told that the Halong Bay region is home to some 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks.
		The reasons I went to Halong Bay six times are 1) the lovely scenery and 2) the friendly, cheap provincial extension office who cheerfully gave me a 10-minute, 2-dollar, thirty-day extension while explaining all the different Vietnamese military lapel insignias (with drawings) in French, Chinese, and Vietnamese (for free).
		The trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay is fraught with bridge and ferry crossings.
	www.pbs.org /hitchhikingvietnam/places/halong.html (763 words)

	Halong Bay & Cat Ba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Halong city is the starting point to undertake a boattrip through the Halong Bay.
		There are now also some companies offering canoetrips around Halong Bay; The first to start was seacanoe, but Green Bamboo and Handspan now also offer this.
		A large part of the island is preserved as a national park with forests, swamps, lakes, caves and coral reefs.
	www.1000traveltips.org /halong.htm (1206 words)

	Halong Bay by Michael Buckley
		Halong is one of the last places where junk sails are still handmade by families of sailmakers.
		Bai Chay and Hong Gai serve as the twin jumping-off points for boat trips to Halong Bay, located 165 km by road from Hanoi and 60 km from Haiphong.
		Bai Chay is undergoing development as a major seaside resort, with a flurry of hotel and guesthouse construction.
	www.veloasia.com /library/buckley/halong_bay.html (3006 words)

	Halong Bay a must-see in Vietnam \| TRAVEL \| NEWS \| tvnz.co.nz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Halong Bay stretches along 250km of Vietnam's northwest coast and must surely rate as one of the most stunning corners of Asia.
		Halong Bay area was deemed a World Heritage site in 1994 and since then, more and more tourists have been coming to the region.
		While Bai Chay is well served by hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities, many tourists use the town as a port to board the fleet of boats and junks that tour the bay.
	tvnz.co.nz /view/news_travel_story_skin/483167?format=html (560 words)

	Travel Halong Catba Tours Information Ha long Cat ba by local tour operator in Vietnam and Saigon.
		It's a Bay that 1,500 square km wide belonging to the Tonkin Gulf of the South China Sea.
		Halong may not be a good example for comforts and modern facilities, but from the other (better) side, the area is preserved well from the development of industry and massive tourism.
		This is the largest island in the Cat Ba Archipelago that consists of 350 limestone outcrops adjacent to Halong.
	www.threeland.com /halong_catba.htm (1079 words)

	Ha Long Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		One of the main attractions of Ha long is the bay's calm water and the thousands of limestone mountains dotting the seascape.
		The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer.
		The Ha Long myth illustrate the Vietnamese belief of their origin and the fact that throughout their history, they are aided by their ancestors, the dragon and the gods, in the defense of their land.
	www.vietscape.com /travel/halong (388 words)

	Vietnam Adventures Vietnam Travel Guide - Halong Bay
		Ha Long Bay is northern Vietnam's biggest attraction, one of the most magnificent natural splendors of the Far East.
		Local lore has it that an enormous dragon created the bay, grottos and outcroppings as it thrashed its way toward the open sea to prevent the intrusion of enemy navies.
		Chinese junks glide over the teal-hued bay between the grottos, which are densely carpeted in neon-green ficas, mangrove and spiky cacti.
	www.vietnamadventures.com /destinations/hal_about.html (482 words)

	Welcome to Halongtours.com - Halong Bay Information
		As summer approaches and the sun is setting on the far horizon, they appear to awake in unison and rise from the blue depths.
		The whole bay is bright red, and then turns to blue as the crests of the waves run together towards the shore.
		And Ha Long Bay is honorly recognized as a world natural heritage once again for its geological value.
	www.dulich.biz (225 words)

	Snow Lion Expeditions: Halong Bay: Lose Yourself in its Magical Maze
		Geology charts a continuous range of karst formations, the Tenasserim Mountains, formed in the bed of a limestone sea 300 million years ago and extending from the Guilin area of China along the northern Vietnamese coastline to the beaches of southern Thailand.
		Whatever their origin, the starkly contoured islands emerging through the silvery undulations of Halong Bay create a romantic labyrinth to explore.
		Haunting scenery and a vibrant local culture make Halong Bay one of the most memorable maritime experiences Asia has to offer.
	www.imakenews.com /snowlion/e_article000240892.cfm (352 words)

	Halong Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Halong Bay Catba cruise 3 days - 2nights on Junk and Catba Island.
		Arrive Surprise Cave and explore the by bay kayak, paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain's foot and leads to an exotic lagoon surrounded by mountains covered by by dense junle.
		Arrive Halong bay and return to Hanoi.Arrive Hanoi at 17h00.
	www.halongtours.com /haiau/abouthaiau.htm (1285 words)

	Halong Bay Cruises, Halong bay Junk Cruise Vietnam, Boat cruise Halong bay Vietnam
		“Ha Long” is literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons." Prior to the 19th century, this name was not recorded in any document or archive.
		When mentioning the present-day Quang Ninh Sea or Ha Long Bay, old historical books often referred to them by the names of An Bang, Luc Thuy or Van Don.
		Not until the late 19th century did the name of Halong Bay appear on a French Marine Map.
	www.halongbaycruises.com (189 words)

	Lina Dutky CA 272-40878 Halong Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Bay is has a mystic, premordial beauty about it, with mountains (really limestone islands) rising straight out of the sea.
		In Vietnamese mythology, the creation of Halong Bay is tied ideologically to the creation of the Vietnamese people.
		According to mythology, the bay was created by a dragon who descended into the sea and thrashed out the islands with his tail.
	home1.gte.net /~dutky/vietnam/halong_bay.html (131 words)

	Halong Bay Hotel Vietnam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		General Information : Halong bay is one of the world's natural heritages.
		Halong Bay hotel located about 100m from the sea shore and surrounded by magnificent natural landscape is a three stars international hotel with 42 well equipped and spacious rooms offering full amenities such as air conditioning, IDD telephone, satellite TV, large bathtub, etc.
		Hotel's services such as currency exchange, flight booking, car or boat rent for tours of the Bay's beauty sports are at a reasonable cost with a convenient mode of payment.
	www.asiatravel.com /vietnam/prepaid/halong_bay/index.htmk (236 words)

	Halong Bay Travel Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		One of the great natural wonders of Asia, Halong Bay is the single most popular side trip from Hanoi.
		The beauty of the bay and its 3000 islands is so awesome that an excursion there should be considered an essential part of any visit to Northern Vietnam.
		Hire a boat in Halong City or Hong Gai to take you as far from shore as possible, and simply meander among the islands, fjords and inlets.
	www.vietnamonline.com /travel/halong.html (402 words)

	Bai Chay Beach Halong Bay Other Area Halong Hotel Accommodation Guide
		Halong Bay Hotel is close to the beach and is a good choice for both the business and leisure traveller looking for accommodation that isn't going to break the purse strings.....
		Hong Gai is gateway to Halong Bay and the Red River Delta.
		This region, the "Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape.
	www.yourrooms.com /vietnam_hotels/halong/destination/baichay.htm (271 words)

	Halong Bay Hotel - Discount Halong Hotel Reservations
		The Halong Bay Hotel is located approximately 2 minutes walk from Bai Chay beach and 8 minutes drive from the ferry station.
		The Halong Bay Hotel has an ocean view restaurant complemented by an adjacent swimming pool offering open-air barbecues and cocktails.
		Drive time from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi City is is approximately 3.5 hours.
	directrooms-vietnam.com /halong-bay-hotel-1442.htm (172 words)

	Worldisround - One night in Halong Bay - Sightseeing in Northern Vietnam photos
		Sightseeing in Northern Vietnam - travel photos - Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the most scenic places on earth, but when I went there on...
		Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the most scenic places on earth, but when I went there on holiday in 2001, it rained all of the time, so I came away with almost no photographs.
		Bai Chay residents buying fresh fish and crabs from the family fishing boats...
	www.worldisround.com /articles/24516 (215 words)

	..::HaiLong tourist company - HaLong Bay::..
		ituated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don.
		he bay itself has an area of 43,400 ha, consists of 775 islands, and forms a triangle with the island of Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto) to the west, the lake of Ba Ham (Three Shelter Lake) to the south, and the island of Cong Tay to the east.
		It is also a region of highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring thousands of species of animal and plant life.
	hailongtourist.com (488 words)

	Halong Bay
		No trip to Vietnam would be complete without a visit to Halong Bay.
		The mystical bay with its 3,000 rocky outcroppings is truly a natural wonder of the world and well deserving of being one of Vietnam's four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
		Sailing along the peaceful waters of the bay, one is captivated by the wonder and magic of the limestone islands carved by wind and water into every imaginable shape and of all sizes.
	www.exoticbreezes.com /VIETNAM/Halong.htm (203 words)

	Vietnam Tour: Halong Bay
		Halong Bay is a honeymooner's paradise, a poets inspiration, a sailor's delight.
		Anyone who travels to Hanoi should take an extra day or two to visit Halong Bay.
		If you are short on time, have the funds, and choose Saturday to visit Halong Bay, there is helicopter service from Hanoi in the morning, returning in the evening.
	www.vietnam-tour.com /pages/destinations/HalongBay.html (131 words)

	Halong Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Our visit to Halong Bay was a side trip for the NZ contingent prior to joining the Intrepid Gourmet Traveller.
		Armed with the Lonely Planet which warned of dog being served at one of the restaurants and not being able to positively identify which restaurant was the one to avoid we returned to the hotel to eat what could be described as a less than average hotel meal (at least it was Vietnamese).
		For our boat trip on the Bay we had a huge boat to ourselves, the crew, our guide My and a cook who produced a magnificent array of seafood treats on a single burner.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~lcs527/vietnam/photo5.htm (194 words)

	Halong Bay - Vietnam
		One of the world’s natural wonders, (and a common backdrop for films set in Vietnam), Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach.
		Its waters are host to a great diversity of ecosystems including offshore coral reefs, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, small freshwater lakes, and sandy beaches.
		The bay is about 160 kilometers northeast of Hanoi and accessed by road.
	www.circleofasia.com /guide/halong-bay.asp (161 words)

	EMERAUDE CRUISE on Halong bay - Halongtours.com
		With 37 luxurious air-conditioned cabins, a restaurant, two bars and a sundeck this is the ultimate Halong Bay experience.
		Whilst cruising on the emerald green waters of the bay try a traditional Vietnamese or foot massage as an optional extra.
		In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina.
	www.halongtours.com /emeraude/cruise.htm (366 words)

	Kakaying Halong bay, Kayak Vietnam
		With our modern kayaking equipment, we are able to maximize on speed and maneuverability as we paddle through the open sea and explore the many hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves that are difficult to access by any other means.
		After a day of paddling, we unwind on a deserted beach on one of Halong’s many islands and enjoy dinner before retiring to sleep under a blanket of stars.
		Paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain's foot and leads to an exotic lagoon surrounded by mountains covered by by dense jungle.
	www.hotelvietnamonline.com /Tours/Kayaking_2daytrip.htm (472 words)

	Hanoi : Side Trips : Halong Bay \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Halong Bay, a natural wonder, is 3,000 islands of varying sizes in the Gulf of Tonkin, many housing spectacular limestone grottos.
		The bay itself is a 4-hour drive from Hanoi among often almost unbearably bad roads, and usually includes at least one overnight stay.
		Ecotourism is taking off here, and the steep karst outcrops of the bay are not only beautiful, but ideal for rock climbing.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/hanoi/0197020580.html (341 words)

	Halong Bay Hotel Halong - Halong Bay Hotel - Halong Hotels
		We give you special rates on Halong Hotels and Resorts that were once available exclusively to the travel agents and corporations.
		Halong Bay Hotel is located about 100m from the sea shore and surrounded by a magnificent natural landscape.
		Previously these special rates of the Halong Bay Hotel Halong, were available exclusively to travel agents and corporations.
	www.asiarooms.com /rates/halong_bay_16684.html (473 words)

	Halong Bay
		Halong Bay offers some of the most serene sights in Vietnam.
		This is where limestone rock formations seem to rise from the sea and caves provide endless explorations.
		But it’s also the place that you are most likely to run into someone from home – it’s tourist central.
	web.uvic.ca /%7Elpence/major%20project/Vietnam/Halong.html (48 words)

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