See photos of the spectacular islands that grace Vietnam’s Halong Bay. The limestone karsts, topped with jungle vegetation, rest in emerald waters and make an amazing sight.

Cruising Halong Bay has long been one of the top things to do when visiting Vietnam. And now tourists have a new way to experience the dazzling natural attraction. Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, ...

The sun was yet to rise above the limestone karst cliffs that jutted up like thousands of islands on these waters. In the dim light of dawn, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine these pinnacles as the ...

Flanked by jagged, looming limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops that rise up from the emerald green waters, there’s no denying the staggering beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage–stamped Halong Bay. The ...

Located a few blocks west of the lake is the notorious Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed the “Hanoi Hilton” by American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War (called the American War here and everywhere ...

We all like a bargain, but sometimes saving money on a cheap excursion can backfire, and end in tragedy as this Halong Bay cruise did in July. Instead, make sure the tour operator you book is worthy ...

The boat, carrying 46 passengers and three crew members, was on a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay when a sudden storm caused it to overturn, state media said. Ten people were rescued. By Tung Ngo and ...

Squinting in the bright light of a hot summer morning, Vu Thi Thinh perches on the edge of her small wooden boat and plucks a polystyrene block from the calm waters of Vietnam's Ha Long Bay. It's not ...

Despite its long-time placement on the climbing world map, Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay remains shrouded in mystery, often hyped but seldom profiled. Beyond the heavily-skewed website of the local guiding ...