Celebrating Ha Long Bay

Dec 17, 2023

Celebrating Ha Long Bay

This animated Doodle celebrates Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, known for its 1000+ limestone islands that rise out of the sea.

About the Doodle:

Celebrating Ha Long Bay

On this day in 1994, Ha Long Bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

About the Doodle:

Ha Long Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin within the Quang Ninh province and was formed some 3 million years ago. Legend has it that a mythical dragon stomped down hard into the earth to create giant valleys that were filled with water, and only a few jagged mountain peaks stayed undisturbed above the surface. The breathtaking seascape now consists of almost 2,000 islands and islets, and is home to hundreds of different species from fish to monkeys to hawks to frogs.

Its limestone pillars and emerald green waters attract millions of bucket-list visitors each year, making it one of Vietnam’s national treasures. Many delve down into the depths of Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in the bay, while others enjoy more nautical adventures like fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving.

Ha Long Bay was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a new age wonder of the world. It’s an invaluable cultural phenomenon that has helped scientists understand the movement of geologic plates and the history of climate change on earth.

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About Ha Long Bay

About the Ha Long Bay Doodle

This Doodle celebrates Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, one of the seven new natural wonders of the world. Ha Long Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin and was formed some 3 million years ago. Its name in Vietnamese, Vinh Ha Long, means “where the dragon descends to the sea.”

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The Doodle Celebrating Ha Long Bay launched Dec 17, 2023

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