56. Halong Bay
Category – History & Travel
Halong Bay is considered the eighth wonder of the world. It was named a World Heritage Site in 1994 by UNESCO (UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization).
Click here to see images of Halong Bay on a Vietnamese Travel Agency Website.
Questions –
· What were the other “Seven Wonders of the World?”
· Which of these is still standing?
· Why is Halong Bay called the “Bay of the Descending Dragon?”
Assignment – Find how a dragon fits into the story of Halong Bay by watching a 2 ½ minute video about the bay on the UNESCO website. Discover the other seven wonders in a Wikipedia entry.
Research Halong Bay.
Once you reach the UNESCO website, click on the "Play" button to see the video.
Click here to research the “Seven Wonders of the World.”
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