Halong Bay, Vietnam: In 1994, UNESCO declared Halong Bay a World Heritage Site. Since then, researchers have discovered 14 plant species and no less than 60 species of animals that are endemic to ...

Exploring the towering limestone features of Vietnam's Halong Bay by boat. Philipp Laage/dpa-tmn Step into a shaky rowboat to explore the dramatic limestone features of Vietnam's "dry" Halong Bay.

Cruising Halong Bay has long been one of the top things to do when visiting Vietnam. And now tourists have a new way to experience the dazzling natural attraction. Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, ...

With some 1,600 islands and islets towering high above crystal-clear turquoise water, Halong Bay is largely considered to be the "eighth wonder of the world ...

An ethereal sliver of light shimmers on rippling water, cast from a buttery full moon between mysterious rock forms that rise from the water and throw ghostly shadows. We are surrounded by several ...

WHY IT RATES: Travelers looking to visit Vietnam will have a new hotel option.-Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of InterContinental ...

Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most stunning attractions. The name translates to "where the dragon descends," and, according to local legend, the bay's islands were formed when a dragon charged from ...

Vietnam is famous for its stunning caves, but not all of them are worth the hype. Some caves are always crowded, overpriced, ...

At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay on Saturday, state media reported. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time ...

A man stands on a tourist boat that capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province on July 19, 2025. At least 18 people have died and dozens remain missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 ...