Da Lat, Lan Ha Bay among Asia’s ‘Underrated’ Tourist Destinations: CNN
Lan Ha Bay is a stretch of shimmering water broken up by limestone (karst) islands. Photo: Getty Images According to CNN , visitors who want to ply the waters with a lot fewer neighbors should head to Lan Ha, south of UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay . “Like its more famous sibling, Lan Ha Bay is a stretch of shimmering water broken up by limestone (karst) islands that can be enjoyed by day trip (kayak, canoe) or overnight (cruise ship, junk boat).” Most travelers get here by bus or car from Hanoi or Haiphong, and it’s easy to set up door-to-door service with tour companies in advance. “Leave from Cat Ba Island to explore Lan Ha Bay’s grottoes, caves and white-sand beaches,” CNN suggested. To fully enjoy the beauties of limestone islets as well as the landscapes of Lan Ha Bay, tourists should travel by kayak. Photo: VNA Linking Ha Long Bay of Quang Ninh province with Cat Ba archipelago, Lan Ha Bay is like a silk ribbon made from green mountains, blue sea and div