🐉 Ha Long Bay
Ha Long, Vietnam
Best time: March–May and September–November, when the weather is most settled
Nearly 2,000 limestone islands rising from emerald water, said to be jewels spat out by a dragon sent to protect Vietnam. An overnight cruise and kayaking through the grottoes are the highlights.
Good to know
- Choose an overnight cruise to reach quieter Lan Ha Bay.
- Cruises can be cancelled in typhoon season (July–September), so keep plans flexible.
