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Junk Cruises, Halong Bay
 Majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious, the natural wonder that is Halong Bay. Ha Long literally means descending dragon(s) and translates as 'where the
dragon descends into the sea'. Legend has it that long ago when the vietnamese forefathers were fighting foreign invaders from the north, the gods from heaven sent a
family of dragons to help defend their land. The family of dragons descended upon what is now Ha Long bay and began spitting out jewels and jade. Upon hitting the sea, these
jewels turned into the various islands and islets dotting the seascape and formed a formidable fortress against the invaders. The locals were able to keep their land safe and
formed what is now the country of Vietnam. The Dragon family fell so much in love with this area for its calm water and for the reverence of the people of Vietnam that they
decided to remain on earth. Mother dragon lies on what is now Ha Long and where her children lie is Bai Tu Long. The dragon tails formed the area of Bach Long Vi known for the
miles of white sandy beaches of Tra Co peninsula
 Beyond the breathtaking vistas on a boat cruise through the bay, visitors to Halong come to explore the caves - some of which are beautifully illuminated for
the benefit of tourists - and to hike in Cat Ba National Park. There are few real beaches in Halong Bay, but Lan Ha Bay (off the coast of Cat Ba Island) has more
than 100 sandy strips.
 
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Some of the islands support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks. Many of the islands have
acquired their names as a result of interpretation of their unusual shapes: such names include Voi Islet (elephant), Ga Choi Islet (fighting cock), and Mai Nha Islet (roof). 989
of the islands have been given names. Birds and animals including bantams, antelopes, monkeys, and iguanas also live on some of the islands.
 Halong City is the gateway to Halong Bay but not the ideal introduction to this incredible World Heritage site. Developers have not been kind to the city and most
visitors sensibly opt for tours that include sleeping on a boat in the bay
Companies providing Junk Cruises on Halong Bay, Vietnam
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