Are there sharks in Halong Bay Vietnam?
So far, there are NO sharks found or any warning for shark appearance in Halong bay. If you are traveling on a cruise ship, just follow all safety instructions by the cruise operator when you go swimming and kayaking, then you do not have anything to worry about.
What was filmed in Halong Bay?
But this spectacular beauty of Halong Bay has been featured in other famous films before that many moviegoers might not know.
- Pan (2015)
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- James Bond: Tomorrow never dies (1997)
- Indochine (1992)
Who lives in Halong Bay?
1. People. The people of Halong Bay are part of the majority ethnic group in Vietnam, the Kinh people. Vietnamese is the spoken language although basic English may be spoken by those working in the tourism industry.
What is special about Halong Bay?
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers some 150,000 hectares. All of the islands and surrounding cliffs are made of limestone, which has been steadily eroded over the centuries to create what’s left today – the towering pillars topped with greenery and the sheer cliffs that enclose the bay.
How polluted is Halong Bay?
At present, water in Halong Bay shows pollution by oil and coliform. Other pollutants such as heavy metals, chlorinated pesticides, cyanide, organic mater… are still lower than Vietnamese standard for coastal water. Thus, Halong Bay will be forever a World Natural Heritage on landscape as well as water quality.
Is it safe to swim in Vietnam?
It is relatively safe to swim in the ocean in Vietnam. Factory spills pose the greatest risk to swimmers. Authorities are required to alert swimmers if there could be an issue but be alert to any strange red, brown, or dark blue water. Swimmers should also be wary of undertows.
Where in Vietnam is Halong Bay?
Quang Ninh Province
Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, within Quang Ninh Province, in the northeast of Vietnam, is165 km from the capital of Ha Noi.
Where in Vietnam was Tomorrow Never Dies filmed?
VIETNAM – Ho-Chi-Minh-City // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Where was Tomorrow Never Dies filmed?
Filming locations included France, Thailand, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Tomorrow Never Dies performed well at the box office, grossing over $333 million worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1997 and earned a Golden Globe nomination despite mixed reviews.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2hukwp4ll4