Ha Long Bay Among World’s Top 10 Most-Visited Natural Wonders

The Vietnamese UNESCO World Heritage Site ranked fourth on the list.

The Travel shared that Vietnam is a distinctive country that is blessed with numerous beautiful natural attractions, including Ha Long Bay. With its emerald waters and nearly 2000 limestone islands and islets, the Bay typically receives 2.6 million visitors annually.

“The site also attracts hikers, swimmers, divers, and rock climbers,” the magazine added.

The Travel shared that Vietnam is a distinctive country that is blessed with numerous beautiful natural attractions, including Ha Long Bay. Photo: Vietnam Tourism

The Travel suggested that the best time to visit Ha Long Bay is in March, April, September, and October.

Located just a two-hour drive from Hanoi, the popular travel destination was recognized for its outstanding geological and geomorphological value by the World Heritage Committee in 2000.

Several other prestigious foreign magazines and websites have also hailed the magnificent bay.

Several other prestigious foreign magazines and websites have also hailed the magnificent bay. Photo: Hai Au Aviation

Fodor’s Travel, a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler’s trip for nearly eight decades, also listed the destination among the top 25 natural wonders throughout Southeast Asia.

Meanwhile, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) named Ha Long Bay among the most popular attractions throughout Asia.

Furthermore, the UNESCO heritage site was viewed as one of the most beautiful places in the world to add to any traveler’s bucket list in 2022, according to Canadian travel publication The Travel.

It also was named among the 50 most beautiful natural wonders on Earth, as selected by US-based magazine Insider, while CNN Travel included the site on its list of the top 25 most beautiful places worldwide.

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is a famous tourist destination which is located on the West coast of the Gulf of Tonkin. Photo: Authentik Travel

Other destinations included on the list of the top 10 most-visited natural wonders were the Grand Canyon of Arizona (USA), Table Mountain (South Africa), Moraine Lake (Canada), the Matterhorn (Switzerland and Italy), the Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Arches National Park (USA), the Cliffs of Moher (Ireland), Iguazu Falls (Argentina and Brazil), and Guanabara Bay (Brazil).

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is a famous tourist destination which is located on the West coast of the Gulf of Tonkin. With thousands of magnificent islands and many nearby attractions, the bay is a favorite destination of many tourists.

About 180 kilometers away from Hanoi, Ha Long is the first-class provincial city of Quang Ninh Province and is known as a tourism paradise in the Northern region. Thanks to its privileged location, Ha Long Vietnam attracts millions of domestic and international tourists each year.

About 180 kilometers away from Hanoi, Ha Long is the first-class provincial city of Quang Ninh Province and is known as a tourism paradise in the Northern region. Photo: Mr Linh's Adventure

One of the most prominent factors that bring renown to Ha Long is the beauty of Ha Long Bay. The bay has an area of 1,553 square kilometers which is made up of 1,900 large and small limestone islands in vivid shapes. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam has been recognized as a natural wonder of the world many times by UNESCO and is known as a must-visit place once in a lifetime.

In addition, the modern transportation system contributes to the development of Ha Long tourism. Over the years, Ha Long has had extremely high economic growth. The system of facilities and infrastructure is invested synchronously with a high standard. Therefore, Ha Long will certainly meet all of your needs in terms of entertainment, relaxation, shopping, dining,... when you come there.

Ha Long weather changes month by month and each season has its distinct features. It is the reason why you should check the weather forecast carefully before starting your trip. To travel to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, you can choose from the following periods:

Ha Long weather changes month by month and each season has its distinct features. Photo: Go Southest Asia

From April to June: This is the ideal time for you to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life through your Ha Long tour. At this time, the weather is warm and mostly sunny. Therefore, it is extremely suitable for sightseeing or soaking in the sunlight with your family and friends at some beautiful beaches.

From June to August: This is the peak season so many families are traveling to this city with their children for their summer vacation. As a result, the number of tourists increases and so does the price of rooms and services. Therefore, you should make a specific plan in advance to have a cost-effective trip.

From late November to Tet Holiday: At this time, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam usually welcomes a large number of foreign tourists. Compared to the peak season, it is relatively less crowded so you can have more private space to experience Ha Long tourism in the best way.

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