09/09/2025
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In northern Vietnam lies Ha Long Bay, a dream of water and stone. Nearly two thousand limestone islands rise like emerald towers from the calm sea, each shaped by centuries of wind and waves. Local legends say dragons descended here, scattering jewels that became these islands. At sunrise, fishing boats glide through the mist, and at sunset, the bay glows with colors that seem borrowed from another world. The caves inside the cliffs whisper of ancient times, while the quiet villages along the shore remind us of simple living, close to nature. Ha Long Bay is not just a place for the eye — it is a place for the soul, where still waters mirror the stillness we search for in life.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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