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features depending on their shapes like
fighting cocks, Monkey Island, stone dog
or teapot etc. Their names also depend
on things that grow there like coconuts or
oranges. Some of the activities that you
can do there are like visiting the caves or
boating through them under the cave like
arches within the Islands. This region is
very popular for Kayaking, Scuba Diving,
Rock Climbing and Hiking. This area is also
known for some of the best pearls in the
world. Varieties you can get are white, pink,
purple and black.
Two of the biggest islands are named
CATBA and TUANCHAU. Some islands
now have a path and steps to climb up to
a viewing point for visitors to absorb the
natural beauty of the silent blue waters
and the lush greenery of the rain forests on
top. In September to November there are
almost 400 Cruise Liners in the Bay. You
can find one to suit your pocket. February
is the busiest season as it coincides with the
Chinese New Year.

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