Cat Ba archipelago consists of 367 small islands, of which Cat Ba Island is the most famous tourist island when it comes to Hai Phong tourism. Although it has been known for a long time, Cat Ba still retains many beautiful natural landscapes of forests, seas, rivers, mountains, valleys, sandbanks... thanks to its isolation. With a fresh climate, many beautiful beaches and primeval forests, Cat Ba Island is both a great resort and a suitable place for tourists to experience and explore. With the charming beauty bestowed by nature, Cat Ba is considered one of the national eco-tourism centers that attracts domestic and foreign tourists.
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Swimming
To get to Cat Ba Island, visitors can take a speedboat for 1 hour or travel by road about 60km from Hai Phong city and then take 2 more ferries to reach Cat Ba.
When arriving at Cat Ba Island, the first experience that visitors should try is swimming in Cat Ba beach. In Cat Ba, there are many pristine, beautiful beaches, not too large but private with simple, easy-to-remember names such as Cat Co I, Cat Co II and Cat Co III. Visitors can experience all 3 beaches at the same time because they are connected by a small road along the mountainside.
If you do a math problem to compare these 3 beaches, visitors will be able to recognize their differences such as Cat Co I beach will have a larger area so it is often crowded with tourists, while the other 2 beaches are quite narrow and deserted. Visitors should note that they should not swim after 6pm because the tide rises quite quickly at this time and can be dangerous for visitors.
Diving to see corals
When talking about sea tourism, it is impossible not to mention diving to see corals. In Cat Ba, right below the foot of the island are reefs, home to countless colorful corals with diverse species. This is a wonderful habitat for many precious seafood species such as abalone, pearls, lobsters and many schools of colorful fish, giving Cat Ba a diverse and rich marine ecosystem. When coming to Cat Ba Hai Phong tourism, visitors should not forget to try diving to discover the surprising secrets of the sea here.
Currently, in Cat Ba, there is only one diving center that offers tourists the experience of diving with a coach, which is Monkey Island Resort (on Monkey Island). Tourists will have a diving time of 30 minutes for 1 million VND.
Admiring Cat Ba from Than Cong Fortress
To get to the fortress, tourists can take a motorbike taxi on the island, the fortress area is located near Cat Co I, II, III beaches. Coming to Than Cong Fortress, a historical witness of Hai Phong, tourists will have the opportunity to admire and see the whole Cat Ba archipelago from above with the beautiful Lan Ha Bay.
Cannon Fort is located on the top of a hill 177m above sea level. Standing at this height, visitors can look far out to sea to admire Cat Ba with its beautiful landscapes, enjoy the wild beauty that captivates people's hearts of the islands, poetic beaches, places associated with history and legends from many generations.
Visit Lan Ha Bay
If you only look at the pictures but have never set foot in Lan Ha Bay, surely many visitors will more or less confuse this place with Ha Long Bay. Lan Ha Bay is a famous place associated with Cat Ba tourism in Hai Phong, this place is also a bay with a space similar to Ha Long Bay with countless small islands rising above the sea and many majestic cave systems.
However, many tourists when coming to Lan Ha Bay think that visiting Lan Ha Bay is more interesting because the scenery here retains more wild beauty than Ha Long Bay. So when coming to Cat Ba tourism in a domestic tour, tourists should not miss the journey to Lan Ha Bay to be able to freely admire the nature here with the beautiful lines that nature and nature bestowed, combined with visiting the fishing village or trying kayaking on the beautiful bay of Hai Phong.
Experiential tourism by cruise
While Ha Long Bay is a well-known destination, in recent times, tourists have gradually been shifting their focus to Cat Ba, a popular spot with many beautiful landscapes, the most prominent of which is Lan Ha Bay. Cat Ba cruise tourism offers a fantastic experience that allows you to fully explore the beauty of this archipelago. You can enjoy a luxurious vacation on 4-star and 5-star cruise ships, passing through stunning limestone formations, immersing yourself in crystal-clear waters, and exploring primitive caves. With countless interesting stops, this experience will surely inspire you to pack your bags and go.
You can travel to Cat Ba by boat at various times of the year, but the ideal period is from April to October, as the weather during this time is cool and perfect for sightseeing, exploration, or enjoying a beach vacation. The peak tourist season lasts from May to July, when the island tends to get more crowded.
For those planning to travel to Cat Ba between July and August, it’s important to check the weather forecast in advance to avoid rainy and stormy days. From November to March, Cat Ba sees fewer tourists, making it the perfect time for relaxation and nature exploration, where you can enjoy the island's peaceful moments.
If you're looking for a faster, more comfortable way to get to Cat Ba, consider taking the Cat Ba Catamaran. It offers a convenient and smooth ride across the water, enhancing your travel experience to this beautiful island.
So, the article has shared: The best journey to discover Vietnam with Cat Ba Island. Do you have a plan for your own experience? Whether you come here for a peaceful vacation or an exciting trip, Cat Ba will not disappoint you.
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