Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most stunning attractions. The name translates to "where the dragon descends," and, according to local legend, the bay's islands were formed when a dragon charged ...
After contributing to three guidebooks and writing over a hundred travel stories about Vietnam, my conclusion ... and lakeside homestays. 2. Skip: Halong Bay Halong Bay, a three-hour bus ride ...
The major city in North Vietnam is Hanoi and it is definitely worth a visit for one day, once. It is three hours inland. Staying at Halong Bay makes for a much more relaxing and exjoyable day.