Gulf Of Tonkin Collection

Iconic view on Ha Long Bay from Hang Sung Sot (
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1, 553 km2, including 1, 960 - 2, 000 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets

Colourful fishing boat with flags, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Fishing nets on a raft in front of karst rocks, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Boats anhored in a sheltered bay at Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Oyster beds in the shape of a snake at sunset, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

A farmer ploughs a paddy field using a water buffalo, Halong Bay, Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea, 1969
December 20, 1969 - An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) in the Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Halong Bay. The pink sunset afterglow at dusk over Cat Ba harbour on Cat Ba Island

Aerial view of Karst islands, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Oyster beds at sunset, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Boats anchored at Ti Top surrounded by karst mountains, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Morning in Ha Long Bay
Vietnam, Quang Ninh, boats on the water, early morning in Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994

A lone oarsman dwarfed by nature
A single Vietnamese fisherman, rows his traditional boat, towing a bright yellow kayak against a backdrop of the face of a huge karsk (large limestone rock or island rising out of the sea)

Vietnam Pearl Farm
Two workers row out among the buoys of a pearl farm. The clams are hung from the buoys. In the background are the workers floating houses and behind that the rock face of the limestone karsks

An A-4F Skyhawk on the steam catapult aboard USS Intrepid, Vietnam War, 1968
September 1968 - An A-4F Skyhawk attack plane is brought to the launching position on a steam catapult aboard USS Intrepid (CVS-11), during flight operations in the Gulf of Tonkin

Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Ha Long Bay, boats on the water
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, boats on the water. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Ha Long Bay, tourist boat
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, tourist boat. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Fishing village in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Quang Ninh, Vietnam, South-East Asia, Asia

Fishing village in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Quang Ninh, Vietnam, South-East Asia, Asia

Floating village in Halong bay. Quang Ninh, Vietnam, South-East Asia, Asia

Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vietnamese flag waving. In the background we see the rocky Karst formations of Halong Bay. Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinese lanterns in Hoian
Sunset on the Thu Bon river with a square fishing net in Hoian, Vietnam. In the foreground three Chinese red lanterns

Under a Karsk
These masive Limestone rocks (Karsks) or small limestone islands, sometimes are worn away at the base by weather and tidal erosion (over milennia)

Oyster farm near halong bay
Many wooden structures that support the oysters tied on by string. Halong Bay, North Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Cargo ship near Halong Bay
An empty cargo ship sails through Halong Bay. The limestone Karsks (small islands) can be seen in the background. Halong Bay, Northern Vietnam

Kayaks pulled by a boat in Bai Tu Long - Ha Long bay - Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The area immediately northeast of Ha Long Bay is part of Bai Tu Long Bay and is less traveled

Moored tourist boats
Brightly coloured tourist boats moored at the edge of a large quarks (tall limestone island) near Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

The cruiser U. S. S. Canberra fires a salvo against North Vietnam from the Gulf of Tonkin Photograph, n. d
VIETNAM WAR: U.S. NAVY. The cruiser U.S.S. Canberra fires a salvo against North Vietnam from the Gulf of Tonkin Photograph, n.d. but before March 1967

Marvels Island, Gulf of Tonkin, Hanoi Bay, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. From the iconic view on Ha Long Bay from Hang Sung Sot to a farmer ploughing a paddy field using a water buffalo, this region is filled with picturesque scenes that will leave you in awe. The colourful fishing boats with flags add vibrancy to the landscape, while fishing nets on rafts against karst rocks create an enchanting sight. As you explore further, you'll find boats anchored in sheltered bays and oyster beds shaped like snakes at sunset, adding a touch of mystique to the surroundings. Take in the aerial view of Karst islands and witness nature's artistry at its finest. Boats anchored at Ti Top surrounded by karst mountains offer a serene escape from reality. Whether it's admiring oyster beds reflecting hues of orange during sunset or simply immersing yourself in the tranquility of this place, Halong Bay truly captivates all who visit.