The green pearl in the heart of the Gulf of Tonkin

Located in the south of Ha Long Bay, Hai Phong city, Cat Ba island is the largest island in the Cat Ba archipelago with an area of over 200 km². This place is known as the "green pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin", an ideal destination for tourists who love the harmonious beauty of the sea, mountains and primeval forests.

Majestic nature and biodiversity

Cat Ba possesses a unique natural landscape, where majestic limestone mountains stretch out to the sea, embracing small bays and fine white sand beaches. In particular, Cat Ba National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, home to more than 3,000 species of creatures, including the Cat Ba langur, the most endemic and rare primate on the planet.

Visitors here can participate in nature exploration activities such as mountain climbing, trekking through the forest, visiting caves, or kayaking amidst the wild and fresh scenery.

Lan Ha Bay, hidden beauty

From Cat Ba Island, tourists can easily visit Lan Ha Bay, one of the most beautiful and peaceful bays in Vietnam. With more than 400 large and small islands covered with green trees and clear blue water, Lan Ha Bay is considered a "resort paradise in the heart of the East Sea".

Tourists can visit floating fishing villages, explore Sang Cave, Toi Cave, or enjoy the beautiful sunset on a cruise. Overnight cruises on the bay are also an experience chosen by many tourists, when they can watch the brilliant sunset on the sea, while enjoying the peaceful space amidst the immense waves.

The green pearl in the heart of the Gulf of Tonkin - photo 2 — National Geographic Traveler describes Cat Ba as “a paradise for mountaineering enthusiasts”. Photo collected

Modern beach and resort

Cat Ba's famous beaches such as Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2 and Cat Co 3 are all located near the town center, surrounded by limestone mountains creating a poetic scene. Clear blue sea water, smooth white sand, gentle waves, all bring a feeling of absolute relaxation.

In recent years, Cat Ba has invested heavily in tourism infrastructure with many high-end hotels and resorts along the coast, meeting a variety of vacation needs, from luxury to budget. In addition, eco-homestays hidden in the forest or along the bay are also a popular choice for many young tourists.

Special cuisine

Cat Ba is also a paradise for seafood lovers. The seafood here is famous for its freshness and deliciousness with many typical dishes such as grilled geoducks with scallion oil, salt-fried mantis shrimp, sea cucumber, lobster, steamed grouper with soy sauce... In addition, rustic dishes such as shrimp noodles and seafood noodles also have a strong taste of the sea.

Convenient travel

From Hanoi, visitors can easily travel to Cat Ba in just 3-4 hours by many means such as train, private car, bus. The Hanoi - Hai Phong expressway makes the journey more convenient than ever. In addition, visitors can choose to travel by speedboat or cable car from Hai Phong to the island to fully enjoy the spectacular sea and island scenery.

With its majestic landscape, diverse ecosystem and increasingly professional tourism services, Cat Ba deserves to be an unmissable destination on the tourist map of Vietnam and the world, where visitors can fully experience the beauty of the sea, sky and people of Vietnam.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/du-lich/vien-ngoc-xanh-giua-long-vinh-bac-bo-180627.html