Halong Bay means “Where the dragon descends into the sea”. The legend says that a mighty dragon came down from the mountains. By flipping its tail it dug out valleys. When the dragon finally plunged into the sea, the area filled up with water, only the pinnacles still visible…
Yes, Halong Bay is a place of sheer beauty. Unique! The tree covered limestone outcrops rising from the emerald ocean create such a spectacular seascape you want to inhale it, so it won’t leave you. Imagine there are almost 2.000 islands and islets waiting to be discovered…
Needless to say, to explore this splendor you need a boat. The options are numerous. Since most tourists travel in groups, their cruises are pre-arranged. Individual travelers have a wide choice of anything from a private junk to the typical packed cruise boats.
