Friday, June 28, 2013

Ha Long Bay


Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.

Province: Quang Ninh
N20 53 60 E107 5 60
Date of Inscription: 1994
Extension: 2000
Criteria: (vii)(viii)
Property : 150,000 ha
Ref: 672bis
Source: http://whc.unesco.org

 

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