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“Ha Long, the Descending Dragon”. What a name, isn’t it? What is this place, you ask? Imagine being right here, in front of this magnificent city of Ha Long. Nestled in Quang Ninh province, it’s a place where the beauty of nature unfolds before your eyes. This city is famous for the legendary story of a Mother Dragon who protected Vietnam from invaders by spitting out emeralds. These emeralds are the very limestone karsts and islets that make up Ha Long Bay, creating a breathtaking view. It’s said that there are over 1,960 of them, each one a silent witness of the dragon’s bravery. The dragon’s legacy remains etched in the heart of this city. Imagine the locals calling it “Ha Long”. You can feel the mythical spirit lingering in the air. Come to think of it, the name also hints at this bay “descending” upon the land, as if the majestic dragon is embracing it with its emerald wings.

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