A bay in northern Việt Nam (and popular tourist destination) that is famous for its thousands of limestone karst mountains. When they leave Hải Phòng for Sài Gòn, Bố and his grandfather pass by Hạ Long Bay.
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Chapter 5: Either, Or
...Bố and his grandfather board a large American ship in Hải Phòng, and arrive in Hạ Long Bay many hours later.
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