Natural Wonders of the World: Ha Long Bay

Donning a new splendid coat, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago has just been awarded the title of World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.

60km from Hai Phong city center by sea, Cat Ba archipelago appears as a wild and majestic natural picture with an area of 31,150ha and 388 large and small islands. This place was honored by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 2004, a special national scenic spot - monument in 2013 and now a world natural heritage of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago in 2024.

Cat Ba Islands.

With majestic limestone mountains, primeval forests, peaceful bays and magical caves, Cat Ba is a vivid natural picture, a convergence of biodiversity both on land and under the sea.

Prominent among them is the Cat Ba Langur, an endemic primate that only exists here, along with more than 3,000 other species of animals and plants, many of which are listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world.

Cat Ba Langur.

Here, Cat Ba Island is the largest island, with an area of 153 km2, the third largest island in Vietnam after Phu Quoc and Cai Bau, with the highest mountain peak reaching 331m.

This is a submerged tropical karst terrain area, with unique landscape similar to Ha Long Bay ( Quang Ninh ).

The islands are single or clustered kart peaks or towers, with steep cliffs rising above the clear blue sea. On Cat Ba Island, there are many beautiful caves and karst valleys such as Trung Trang, Hung Son, Gia Luan, Tai Lai (now called Viet Hai)...

Located in the east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay is a hidden gem next to Ha Long Bay, attracting tourists with its wild and majestic beauty and fresh air.

Lan Ha Bay is known as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, a must-see destination for those who love nature and want to experience the wonderful things it brings.

Lan Ha Bay is directly connected to Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay, creating a unique work of nature. Tourists can easily travel between Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay to explore famous attractions such as Sung Sot Cave, Dau Go Cave, Titop Island...

Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long Bay is a bay located on the western coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in the northeastern sea area of Vietnam, including the island waters of Ha Long city in Quang Ninh province. The bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage in 1994 and expanded in 2000.

Ha Long Bay covers an area of approximately 1,553 km², including more than 1,600 large and small islands, including more than 900 limestone islands. The bay is famous for its majestic natural landscape, with undulating limestone islands, mysterious caves and pristine beaches.

Ha Long Bay is home to many rare species of flora and fauna, many of which are listed in the Vietnam and World Red Book. The marine ecosystem in Ha Long Bay is also very diverse, with more than 200 species of fish, 400 species of coral and 100 species of mollusks.

Ha Long Bay has been and is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Nguyen Thoa (According to 24h)

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