Ha Long Bay marks 30 years as UNESCO World Heritage site
30 years ago, on December 17, 1994, Ha Long Bay was officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site for the first time during an event in Thailand.
This milestone marked the beginning of a journey towards numerous prestigious accolades for Ha Long Bay, including recognition for its geological and geomorphological value, designation as a National Special Monument, its place among the New 7 Wonders of Nature, among others.
Located in northeastern Vietnam, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay is home to over 1900 towering limestone islands and islets rising from deep emerald waters. Spread across 1500 sq km (589 sq miles) in the Gulf of Tonkin, from above, the islands resemble the undulating bodies of dragons – “Halong” means “descending dragon” in Vietnamese.
Today, Halong Bay is a must-see destination for its otherworldly beauty – it was the filming location for some scenes in the 2017-movie Kong: Skull Island – with caves, beaches and range of outdoor activities, all just a few hours from Hanoi.
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(Source: VNA)
