Southeast Asia

Our Southeast Asia trip in December, 2016 and January, 2017 included a day in Hong Kong, hiking with Backroads in Vietnam and Cambodia, a stay at a elephant camp in northern Thailand and a day trip into Myanmar (formerly Burma).

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Halong means "dragon descending to the sea." According to legend a giant dragon and its children created the islands as they escaped from a mountain lair underneath the ocean to rescue the Vietnamese from Chinese invaders. The waters of Halong Bay are inhabited by nomad-like fishermen, who live in "floating villages". Sometimes they go for weeks without ever setting foot on land. Their needs are met by traveling salesmen and women who paddle from boat to boat selling charcoal, fruit, vegetables, pots and pans, and other items.
In 1994, Halong Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site for its natural beauty. In 2000, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for the second time based on its geological value.

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