Ha Long Bay, Vietnam The Pearl of Vietnam 1,900 islands rise from the ocean at Ha Long Bay. Inside several of these islands are huge caves. The bay is also home to 1,600 people, who live on floating houses. "Ha Long Bay was the high point of my trip to Vietnam. Words can't describe how beautiful it is. You just have to go there and see it for yourself." – Andy, London More than 200 types of fish swim in the clear waters of the bay. And the islands themselves are home to animals such as monkeys, lizards, and antelope. It's no wonder that Ha Long Bay is regarded as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Visiting Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay is about four hours by car or bus from Hanoi. Many travel companies and hotels, however, offer one- or two-day tours of the bay. These tours usually include transportation, meals, a guide, and a place to stay the night. The best time to visit is from March to June. For more information on Ha Long Bay visit www.halongbay.info
越南下龍灣 越南之珠 下龍灣的海面上散佈1900座島嶼，許多島嶼裡還藏有偌大的洞穴。下龍灣亦為1600名水上人家的家園。 「下龍灣是我至越南旅遊最棒的景點，美不勝收的景象無法言喻，一定要親眼見證才能體會。」
─來自倫敦的安迪 清澈的海水裡悠游超過200種的魚類，島嶼本身更是猴子、蜥蜴與羚羊等動物的棲息地，難怪下龍灣號稱世上最美的海灣之一。 前往下龍灣觀光 下龍灣距離河內大約四小時的車程（開車或坐巴士） ，不過許多旅行社和飯店提供一或兩天的海灣行程，此類觀光行程通常包含交通工具、食宿和導遊服務，而最佳的觀光時節為三月至六月。 如需了解下龍灣的更多資訊，請至www.halongbay.info。 | 
