Cat Ba Island
The third biosphere reserve in Vietnam

Cat Ba island is a magnificent natural area located in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Recently, this rugged, primitive island has experienced a tourism surge. Visiting this beautiful site must be on the bucket list of almost every traveler to Vietnam. Cat Ba island has a reputation for its gorgeous and untouched charm as well as its diverse culture. Visiting Cat Ba island, you will be fascinated by the beauty of the sea, the limestone mountains with many interesting caves alternating with smooth white sand beaches.
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The Best Things to do in Cat Ba Island

3 Best things to do in Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong
Explore the beautiful caves, Contemplate the sea in the evening and Visit Cai Beo Floating Village are the popular activities in Cat Ba, Vie...

Places to visit in Cat Ba Island
On Catba Island, travelers may visit to Canon Fort, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, Hospital Cave, Cat Co beach and Viet Hai Village

Weather & Best time to visit Cat Ba island
The island is visited and busy most - or its peak time is on June and July when the weather is hottest and people tend to spend time enjoyin...
The Best Things to buy in Cat Ba Island

3 Best things to buy as gifts in Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong
Dried squid, fish sauce and honey are the popular things to buy on this island. Do not forget this stuffs when you visit Vietnam
The Best Transportation in Cat Ba Island

Get around Cat Ba Island
Almost every tourist destination in Cat Ba is easily accessible on foot, even the beach. Or you may hire a motorbike or a scooter to travel by yourself to save time and easy to control your itinerary

How to get to Cat Ba Island
There has been not any direct road to Cat Ba island up to now, so tourists have to follow two main routes to get to the island: From Hanoi to Quang Ninh/Hai Phong and from Quang Ninh/Hai Phong to Cat Ba
FAQs
Bring some items to avoid sunlight such as a hat, sunscreen… etc to protect the skin from the harsh sunshine.
Also, bring warm clothes, tents, mosquito repellents if you plan to go camping on the beach.
You should visit Cat Ba with a large group of friends to save money.
The service prices on holidays in Cat Ba are very costly and the island is crowded with people as well. Therefore, you should think thoroughly and choose the perfect time to visit Cat Ba Island
About Catba, Vietnam
Cat Ba island is a magnificent natural area located in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Recently, this rugged, primitive island has experienced a tourism surge
3 Best things to do in Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong
Explore the beautiful caves, Contemplate the sea in the evening and Visit Cai Beo Floating Village are the popular activities in Cat Ba, Vietnam
3 Best things to buy as gifts in Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong
Dried squid, fish sauce and honey are the popular things to buy on this island. Do not forget this stuffs when you visit Vietnam
Places to visit in Cat Ba Island
On Catba Island, travelers may visit to Canon Fort, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, Hospital Cave, Cat Co beach and Viet Hai Village
What to eat in Cat Ba Island
Salt Roasted Sea Crab, Cat Ba Rice Vermicelli with Shrimp, Seahorse crab, Pacific Geoduck, Squid and Mantis shrimp are the popular foods to eat in Catba, Vietnam
Where to stay in Cat Ba island
Cat Ba Island is a huge green carpet containing a lot of mystery and attractiveness. Also, Cat Ba is considered to be the third biosphere reserve in Vietnam and now recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere Reserve
Get around Cat Ba Island
Almost every tourist destination in Cat Ba is easily accessible on foot, even the beach. Or you may hire a motorbike or a scooter to travel by yourself to save time and easy to control your itinerary
How to get to Cat Ba Island
There has been not any direct road to Cat Ba island up to now, so tourists have to follow two main routes to get to the island: From Hanoi to Quang Ninh/Hai Phong and from Quang Ninh/Hai Phong to Cat Ba
Weather & Best time to visit Cat Ba island
The island is visited and busy most - or its peak time is on June and July when the weather is hottest and people tend to spend time enjoying cooler weather on the beach.