Hạ Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world.
Ha Long Bay , Vietnam
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