Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago

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Exploring the Enchanting Landscape of Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago

Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago, a mesmerizing natural wonder nestled in the northeastern region of Vietnam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers an extraordinary blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and fascinating history. This expansive seascape, spanning over 65,650 hectares, comprises more than 1,133 islands and islets, each unique in size, shape, and beauty.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Covering an area of 65,650 ha and including 1,133 islands and islets, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is located in the Northeast of Viet Nam, within Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City. Comprised of a multitude of limestone islands of islets rising from the sea, in a variety of sizes and shapes and presenting picturesque, unspoiled nature, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is a spectacular seascape sculpted by nature. As the most extensive and best known example of marine - invaded tower karst, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is one of the world’s mots important areas of fengcong (clusters of conical peaks) and fenglin (isolated tower features) karst. Additionally, the exceptionally beautiful landscape is also dominated by the typical ecosystems.

Encyclopedia Record: Hạ Long Bay

Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". The bay is administered by the cities of Hạ Long and Cẩm Phả in Quảng Ninh province. It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest, with these zones sharing similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characteristics.

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