Photographs from Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,969 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Its name means Bay of Descending Dragon and one of its main attractions is the bay's calm, clear water and sandy beaches.

A junk almost identical to ours cruises by
Out in Ha Long Bay

A local fisherman in Ha Long Bay
A local fisherman in Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay
A floating village in Ha Long Bay

Sunset in Ha Long Bay
Ms Playchute continues her journal

Base Camp on the second day
Our accommodation at the Base Camp

Sugar and Adam show off their kayaking skills
and Sugar shows off her sunbathing skills

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