Cat Ba archipelago in Cat Hai district consists of 367 large and small islands located on an area of about 300 km², in the middle of Bac Bo Gulf, about 30 km from Hai Phong city center, about 140 km from Hanoi city.
The beautiful winding cross-island road along the coast takes visitors to Cat Ba archipelago, which has just been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay - the first inter-provincial Cat Ba archipelago and city.
Cat Ba Island has an area of 153 km², is the 3rd largest island in Vietnam after Phu Quoc and Cai Bau, with the highest mountain peak reaching 331m. This is a submerged tropical karst terrain area, with a unique landscape similar to Ha Long Bay ( Quang Ninh ). The islands are single or clustered karst peaks or towers, with steep cliffs emerging above the clear blue sea. On Cat Ba Island, there are many beautiful caves, karst valleys such as: Trung Trang, Hung Son, Gia Luan, Tai Lai (now called Viet Hai) ...
Recently, this archipelago was recognized by UNESCO as the first inter-provincial and inter-city Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago World Natural Heritage.
To promote the image of Cat Ba archipelago, which has just become a World Natural Heritage, the People's Committee of Cat Hai district has erected a welcome gate with the symbol of the Cat Ba langur - an endemic species facing the risk of extinction, currently strictly preserved and protected on the island.
Below are some pictures of the route across Cat Ba island in the beauty of early winter:
After passing the Got - Cai Vieng ferry, visitors follow provincial road 356 (also known as the cross-island route) to begin the journey to experience and explore Cat Ba.
On the road along the limestone mountainside, bordering the sea, bougainvillea flowers bloom in the dry, golden sunshine of early winter.
After 3 years of careful care, the bougainvillea has grown well and is in bloom.
After leaving Phu Long and Hien Hao communes, visitors can choose one of two routes to continue their journey to the center of Cat Ba Town, which is to follow the old road 356 through Cat Ba National Park or follow the new road branch continuing along the coast. However, visitors who like to explore and experience will choose route 356 through the national park.
Along the road through the national park, the lush green trees and cool shade will give visitors a feeling of relaxation.
Seen from above, the road looks like a gray thread, threading through the endless green vegetation.
On both sides of the road are tropical forests and limestone mountains.
Foreign tourists walk on the road through Cat Ba National Park
Walking between the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago is a hobby of many young people.
In addition to exploring the rich flora and fauna on the journey through Cat Ba National Park, visitors can visit caves along the road such as: Quan Y cave, Trung Trang cave, Hoa Cuong cave...
According to the representative of Got - Cai Vieng Ferry Management Board, in the summer, domestic tourists to Cat Ba are very crowded, but in the winter, the ferry receives and serves many tours bringing foreign tourists to visit the island.
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