Halong is located in the Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea, otherwise known as Beibu Bay. In Halong Bay is not only a large number of islands and rocks, cliffs and caves, a variety of types and forms. To fully enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay, does not necessarily acquire special tours. In the journey and you can go yourself, just enough to organize it. Today, many sites provide a service hotels around the world, it can be ordered using the room in any hotel of the city.And the city's history and its culture can be found on the excursions, which can be purchased in one of the many travel agencies.
about food so do not worry. As a rule, already in the price included breakfast. A lunch and dinner can be arranged in any restaurant in the city or here at the hotel. The hotel is immediately on both sides of the bay, but Hongan - is the main port city. The most popular area - Baychau, located in the western part, this is where most hotels and restaurants, which are surrounded by spectacular scenery. Beautiful beaches can be found in the Hongan, must take into account the names of districts, when using a long-distance trucks.
Legend has it that his island of Halong created a large dragon, from which it did the name, translated as "where the dragon descended into the sea." It is believed that he lived in the mountains, but then came down with them and broke his tail, various forms hollows and valleys. When the dragon sank into the sea, they filled the water, leaving only small islands of the surface of the earth. Residents of these areas believe that to this day, somewhere in the Gulf of lives is the most legendary creature. Maybe it's only fiction, but the sailors often seen near Halong Bay mysterious sea monsters epic proportions, which are called by the people "Tarascan».
Despite the legendary dragon and the huge underwater inhabitants, a much greater threat to the bay are the tourists. They sweep the shelves of local shops a variety of souvenirs. It is sad that in the pursuit of money and attracting tourists in these parts disappear rare varieties of coral and shells, and broken stalactites in caves with stalagmites. All this natural wealth is spent on making key chains, ashtrays and paperweights for sale at local souvenir shops.
One of the most visited sites are the caves of Halong Bay, which hosts many tours. The most popular Hang Dou Guo, also called Grotto of stone pillars, the French it is known as the Cave of Wonders. This is a fabulous place is a rather large cave, which consists of three halls, brake equal to ninety steps. The first of these stalactites grow, affecting their unusual appearance, the second - the sparkling imagination hit the wall, it seems that you are in a magical land, and to meet just about gnomes come out.
No less interesting would cave drum, so called because of the unusual sound, which is obtained by passing the flow of wind through the stalactites and stalagmites, and reminiscent of the distant clatter of drums. Known as the grotto Bonawe and two kilometers from his cave Hanghan.
organized sightseeing tours with a stop on the island Zeeuw, he is known for inhabiting this unusual monkey with red coloring problem. Nearby is another interesting island, called Ngokvung with built lighthouse on it, which is made of red brick. Amazing Island Tuanchau, just five miles west of Baychaya, was located the famous former summer residence of Ho Chi Minh City, with its unusual architecture.
Each of the islands of Halong Bay with something remarkable, and conceals many mysteries, perhaps even be able to see the enigmatic legend of the dragon, in any case thrilling experience of your vacation are provided. Convenient system airline reservation allows wishing to relax in the resort, book tickets on any convenient date. In addition, it is worth noting that the purchase will cost them much cheaper than through a travel agency.