Vietnam - Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago

Extension Update: "Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The extension of the property comprises a multitude of limestone islands and towering limestone pillars rising from the sea, with eroded notches, arches and caves creating a picturesque and beautiful landscape. Seven key ecosystem types are found here and the area is home to threatened endemic species such as the Cat Ba Langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), the Cat Ba Tiger Gecko (Goniurosaurus Catbaensis), and the Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea)."

"Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Bai Tu Long Bay of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Thanks to Mu of Vietnam.

Postcard 2

Great view of Ha Long Bay. Thanks to YL who was visiting Vietnam.

Postcard 3

Beautiful postcard of Halong Bay, North Vietnam. Bring back fond memories of my boat day and overnight cruise there. Thanks so much to Michael of South Africa for this cool postcard.

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This is my first postcard from Vietnam. I had visited Vietnam before I started postcard collecting. A big thank you (cam on) to WP from Malaysia who was working in Hanoi for sending me this great postcard.

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Shaped postcard of Halong Bay. Bought postcard, stamp and cancelled in Hoi-An, Vietnam.

Postcard 6
Halong Bay view. I bought this postcard in Hanoi and requested YL who was visiting Hanoi/Ha Long Bay to mailed it back to me from Hanoi Main Post Office. Arrived on May 3, 2024.