Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. The name Hạ Long means ‘descending dragon’. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Hạ Long Bay on June 1st, 2015. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.