About Halong Bay

Often referred to as the ‘Bay of the Descending Dragons’, Halong Bay is your gateway to Hanoi. Local legend has it that the gods sent down a family of dragons to protect Hai Phong from invaders, especially the Chinese, and defend their land. While the dragons’ watched over the land, their mighty tails carved the rocky seabed and Halong Bay was created.

Magnificent Halong Bay is undoubtedly the natural wonder of Vietnam, with 3000 or more incredible islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. These tiny islands are dotted with beautiful beaches and dramatic grottoes, created by the natural forces of the wind and waves. In 1994 Halong Bay was designated a World Heritage site.Hanoi is a city that carefully combines Vietnam’s rich history with today’s rapid and changing cultures. Here you will find a lovely combination of lakes, temples, monuments, shaded boulevards and cosmopolitan cafés. Visit the Fine Arts Museum, take a tour to see Ho Chi Minhs embalmed body and stroll the Old Quarter, for anything from beautifully coloured silk to traditional medicines.