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Ha Long Bay: Limestone Karsts, Dragons, and Fishing Villages
Ha Long Bay sprawls across 1,553 square kilometers in northeastern Vietnam, studded with nearly 2,000 limestone islands shaped over 20 million years. The name means "descending dragon"—a local legend rooted in Vietnam's defense against ancient invaders. Today, UNESCO recognizes it for its geological and scenic value; floating fishing villages sustain themselves on 200 fish species and 450 types of mollusks.