Following Halong Bay are the wonders: Matterhorn (Switzerland and Italy); Great Barrier Reef (Australia); Arches National Park, Utah (USA); Cliffs of Moher (Ireland); Iguazu Falls (Argentina and Brazil); Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
Halong Bay is on top 10 of most visited natural wonders in the world
Halong Bay boasts emerald green water with nearly 2,000 small limestone islands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a special attraction for those who love sports such as: swimming, diving and climbing.
For a long time, Halong Bay has always been a must-visit destination for international tourists when coming to Vietnam. This heritage has always received high ratings from the world’s leading travel magazines as well as international media.
Amazing Halong Bay
Previously, in October, Forbes magazine of the US ranked Halong Bay among the top 24 best destinations for 2024, with the comment that it is “one of the most unique ecosystems and geological formations in the world. Very few places have the combination of natural beauty, outdoor activities, fresh food, tranquility and easy access”.
Also in late October, the famous international magazine Condé Nast Traveler also put Halong Bay on the list of the 51 most beautiful destinations in the world. The magazine also once put Halong Bay on one of the most colorful destinations in the world.
Luxury cruises in Halong Bay
In March 2023, Halong Bay was recognized by CNN’s travel website as one of the world’s top 25 most picturesque locations. A month earlier, in February 2023, Travel+Leisure magazine recommended Halong Bay as a prime spot for witnessing breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, a spectacle that can be enjoyed all year round.
Furthermore, Halong Bay has served as a remarkable backdrop for several Hollywood films, including the hit movie “Kong: The Skull of Island” and the science fiction film “The Creator,” directed by Gareth Edwards.
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