Ha Long Bay is a beautiful natural wonder near the Chinese border in northern Vietnam. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 km2. This particular area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Ha Long Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed been featured in endless movies.
The Bay is the accommodation of many fishing communities, including the 04 communes of Cua Van, Cong Tau, Vong Vieng, and Ba Hang, with more than 1,600 people. The residents live on floating houses and boats, making their own lives by fishing and aquaculture.
