# Hạ Long Bay

_Bay in northern Vietnam_

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Last updated: 2026-10-01

> Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by the city of Quảng Ninh. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest. These zones share similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climatic, and cultural characteristics.

## Quick facts

- **Coordinates:** 20.9000, 107.2000

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hạ Long Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%E1%BA%A1_Long_Bay) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

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