The bay in Quang Ninh Province, two hours from Hanoi, is one of the only two Southeast Asian representatives to break into the list along with Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex.

Foreign tourists sail kayaks in Ha Long Bay.

"The best way to experience this mist-shrouded landscape is to board a junk and sail through the outstanding scenic beauty," the magazine said of Ha Long.

The rising popularity of Ha Long Bay has prompted travel agencies to develop a wide range of cruises – from budget to high-end, including half-day or overnight trips.

Prices for overnight cruises range from $116-228 per person.

The magazine also advised tourists to drop by Thien Cung (Heaven Grotto), one of the biggest caves in Ha Long, and Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave that "give way to impressive sweeping views of the water below."

Other destinations on the list were Zhangjiajie National Forest in China, Yellowstone National Park in the U.S., Banff National Park in Canada, Santorini Islands in Greece and Venice in Italy.

Ha Long Bay: A world wonder with global value

Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.

Ha Long to launch nightlife cruise service

Quang Ninh, home to world famous Ha Long Bay, would debut its nightlife cruise service at Ha Long International Passenger Port from Thursday night to revive its tourism industry.

Ha Long Bay, World Natural Heritage

(BGO) – Ha Long Bay is a famous landscapes with thousands of big and small islands which are scattered alongside the Northeast coastal area and create magnificent and vibrant natural picture. Many caves gather together as a mysterious alive and unique world that can be seen nowhere on earth.  Ha Long Bay has been voted by US’s travel magazine Insider as one of the 50 best natural wonders.  

Quang Ninh to construct road linking Ha Long city to Son Dong district (Bac Giang)

(BGO) – According to the information from Quang Ninh province, the province will open a route to link Ha Long city with Son Dong district (Bac Giang province).

Ha Long Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels among ten adventurous tourism places in Southeast Asia

The Travel magazine has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.

Source: VnExpress