What is the climate in Halong Bay?
Halong Bay has a tropical hot climate, with two very different weather patterns: hot and wet in the summer months, and dry and cool in the winter. Temperatures typically vary from around 10°C – 38°C so it is relatively temperate all year round.
How many islands are in Halong Bay?
The wide shallow bay of Ha Long in the Gulf of Tonkin is studded with 2,000-3,000 islets and islands, which form a spectacular karst seascape of limestone pillars and forested pyramidal islands. Because of their sheer sides, many islands are uninhabited, unexamined and unnamed.
What are the islands in Halong Bay made of?
limestone
The bay consists of a dense cluster of some 1,600 limestone monolithic islands each topped with thick jungle vegetation, rising spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Dau Go (Wooden Stakes cave) is the largest grotto in the Ha Long area.
What is the weather like in Halong Bay in December?
December is winter in Halong Bay, Vietnam when the temperature fluctuates between 15°C and 23°C with an average rainfall just 22 mm. Lower humidity is a big plus for Halong bay weather in December. However, you can expect occasional light rain during this month but it much drier comparing with summer.
Are there sharks in Halong Bay?
So far, there are NO sharks found or any warning for shark appearance in Halong bay. If you are traveling on a cruise ship, just follow all safety instructions by the cruise operator when you go swimming and kayaking, then you do not have anything to worry about.
Is Halong Bay one of the 7 Wonders of the World?
Ha Long Bay has officially become one of the world’s new seven wonders of nature, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. A provisional announcement of the bay’s new status was made three months ago after global voting ended, by New Open World Corporation, an associate of the New 7 Wonders Foundation.
What does Ha Long mean?
Halong Bay is a famous destination in Vietnam and all over the world. Halong together means descending dragon in which Ha means descend or land; Long mean dragon. Halong can be pronounced as “Ha Long”.
Do you get sharks in Vietnam?
Sharks, Jellyfish, Snakes and Other Dangers in Vietnam. Vietnam has traditionally been popular among tourists. Their number is increasing each year. Sharks, snakes and jelly-fishes in Vietnam are the most widespread.