Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, located approximately 180 km from Hanoi, is renowned as a tourism paradise in Northern Vietnam. With its advantageous location, modern infrastructure, and developed transportation system, Ha Long City attracts tens of millions of domestic and international tourists annually. Ha Long Bay, covering an area of 1,553 square kilometers, comprises 1,900 limestone islands of varying sizes and unique shapes. The bay has been repeatedly recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site and is a must-see tourist destination.
Join the travelers of Vietnam.vn in experiencing Ha Long Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, through the photo series "Tourists Visiting Ha Long Bay" by author Duong Van Toan. The series showcases the extraordinary beauty of Ha Long Bay, created by the contrasting yet harmonious and vibrant combination of islands and caves. The author submitted this photo series to the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications .
Ha Long Bay is a unique heritage site because it contains important traces of the Earth's historical formation and development, is the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilization, and is a magnificent work of art created by nature with thousands of islands and rocks of myriad shapes, and many fascinating caves clustered together to form a world that is both vibrant and mysterious. In addition, Ha Long Bay is a place with high biodiversity, featuring typical ecosystems and thousands of incredibly rich and diverse plant and animal species. It is also closely associated with the glorious cultural and historical values of the nation.
Often described as a work of art created by nature, with thousands of islands of varying sizes boasting majestic and vibrant beauty, Ha Long Bay is not only a familiar destination for domestic and international tourists.
When visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists not only get to admire the incredibly pristine and beautiful natural scenery but also discover the dazzling and mysterious caves nestled deep within the undulating limestone mountains rising above the sea. These caves all share the characteristic of limestone stalactite formations created by the erosion of seawater over thousands of years, resulting in unique shapes. Combined with a system of colorful lights, the beauty inside the caves becomes even more enchanting and magnificent.
The weather in Ha Long Bay is divided into two distinct seasons: summer – from May to October and winter – from November to the end of April. The average annual temperature is 25ºC, which is quite ideal for outdoor activities. With its diverse vegetation and favorable climate, you can visit Ha Long Bay at any time of the year.
While Sapa evokes nostalgia with its pristine, majestic emerald green mountain ranges, Ha Long Bay boasts a mystical and enchanting beauty. This is definitely a must-visit destination for taking photos that will garner millions of likes this summer. In addition, you can enjoy sightseeing by boat during the day, spend the night on the bay, or take a seaplane ride for panoramic views from above – experiences every traveler should try at least once.
Blessed with natural beauty, Ha Long Bay has always been a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors, a highlight of the tourism industry, and one of the driving forces behind Quang Ninh's economic growth.
In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest continued to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website. https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The competition aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, its achievements in ensuring human rights, and working towards a happy Vietnam.
Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values:
– 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND
– 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND
– 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND
– 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND
– The most voted-for entry: 5,000,000 VND
The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, which will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television.
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