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New 7 Wonders 2008: Voting for Ha Long Bay, Mt. Fansipan and Phong Nha Cave Vietnam
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has called for the public to get behind a campaign that would see the World Heritage site of Halong Bay selected as one of the world's seven natural wonders. Share your love and support Vietnam nature beauty by Joining New7Wonders.com and voting.
Halong BayThe bay covers more than 430 square km and is dotted with nearly 800 limestone and islands that rise spectacularly from the ocean and is renowned for diverse geographical features such as a unique system of caves that were formed by the encroaching sea ( ... ) Mt. Fansipan (3,143m)At 3143m, Mt Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. The summit towers is 19km from Sapa, often obscured by clouds and can be reached only on foot. The peak is accessible all year to those in good shape and properly equipped, but don't underestimate the challenge ( ... ) Phong Nha CavePhong Nha - Ke Bang is a national park in the center of Quang Binh province in north-central Vietnam. It protects one of the world's two New7wonders2008.com project is made & contributed by ActiveTravelVietnam.com and TACi Group |