Ha Long Bay, only 170 kilometers to the east of Hanoi, is famous for its wondrous ocean karst topography and thanks to its unique landscape, it is one of the top Natural Wonders of the World. The name “Ha Long” means “Landing Dragon” which gives you just a little insight into the extreme landscape of… Continue reading Getting From Hanoi To Ha Long Bay
Cat Ba Island is the biggest and one of the most visited islands in Ha Long Bay. Ha Long Bay and nearby islands (eg. Cat Ba Island) are one of the most visited places by foreign tourists in northern Vietnam. It is a fascinating place but sometimes overcrowded by visitors. There are 4 ways how… Continue reading How to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island
Lan Ha Bay features the magnificence of the small and large islands with many interesting shapes in Cat Ba Island. Not being well-known to tourists like Halong Bay, but Lan Ha Bay is also one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam. This promised to be an attraction for tourists who want to discover beautiful Vietnam. Lan Ha… Continue reading The Best things to do in Lan Ha Bay
How To Get To Cat Ba Island Vietnam There are many ways to get to Cat Ba Island. All the routes suffer seasonal (and sometimes random) changes in departure times so we keep this page updated. The easiest, cheapest and most reliable route to Cat Ba Island is the public bus from Hanoi City but it is… Continue reading How To Get To Cat Ba Island
A small island just off the North West coast, Cat Ba is one of our favourite places in Vietnam. Most people just visit to explore Lan Ha Bay, a budget friendly alternative to Halong Bay. But with so many awesome things to do in Cat Ba Island we recommend you stay a while. Dominating the… Continue reading 15 Awesome Things To Do In Cat Ba Island Vietnam
Located in populations world-famous scenic Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba island is considered the jewel of Vietnam. It is famous as one of the legends of the island jewel of thousands was cast into the sea forming Ha Long Bay. Cat Ba is the place between the forest and the sea blend to create a one of a… Continue reading Cannon Fort Cat Ba island
Cat ba is the biggest island out of the 366 islands on Lan Ha Bay. It is a tourist spot, attractive for its natural beauty and wonders endowed by nature. By Cat Ba, visitors are immersed in the sea air fresh island adjacent to Lan Ha Bay, the limestone mountains of majestic green trees interspersed beaches of… Continue reading Cat Ba Beachs
Cat Ba Travel Guide in 2019 will provide you with most updated information of ticket price in sightseeing spots in Cat Ba Island which were under many changes. Since January 11, 2019, People Committee of Hai Phong City officially has raised the price of tickets in tourism destinations in Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay. Book a bus to… Continue reading Sightseeing tickets in Cat Ba
The main beach boulevard is scattered with restaurants and most tourists spend their time in these places. As usual, we were comparing the restaurants and checking the prices carefully as we wanted to avoid the worst tourist traps (it doesn’t make sense to pay 4 times more for basic food, even though Vietnam is a… Continue reading Cheap restaurants on Cat Ba
Cat Ba Hotels hosts millions of world travelers every summer. The price can be jacked up and ruined your trip. Also, picking random hotel on the last minutes might tire you even more after various activities in daytime instead of giving you comfortable and relaxing rest for the next days. The number of hotels is increasing… Continue reading The top hotels in Cat Ba Island
Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Viet Hai village belong to Cat ba island - a big ecological tourist attraction. Distance from Cat Ba town than 10 km crow flies, Viet Hai village is surrounded by high mountains and thick forests of the national park. The first impression when the Viet Hai village Cat Ba… Continue reading Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba
Cannon fort is located at the top of a hill, High Point 177 on Cat Ba island. As its name indicate, it is 177 meters high. The island had a strategic location, and so does Cannon Fort Cat Ba, as it was an excellent look out point for marine and air attacks. The Fort was… Continue reading Historical Cannon Fort in Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba island Vietnam has a lot to offer as far as trekking is concerned. The treks range from easy to difficult. I find this particularly good for trekkers because the paths are then open for people with all kinds of experience. You can pick a trail that suits you quite easily. The Cat Ba… Continue reading Cat Ba National park
Located to the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, home of Cat Ba Vietnam, spreads over an area of more than 7,000 ha, of which 5,400 ha are under the management of Cat Ba National Park. You can visit Lan Ha Bay during a Halong Bay overnight cruise, or rent a boat and start… Continue reading Lan Ha Bay- Everything you should know
Cat Ba Island is the largest island in Halong Bay and is home to plenty of hotels, restaurants, and bars. Just about every tour company in Hanoi offers daily trips to the island, attracting travelers looking to enjoy a day of sightseeing during their holiday. Located off the coast of Hai Phong City, its beaches… Continue reading Cat Ba Island Vietnam
Visiting Ti Top Island in Ha Long Bay - the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Ti Top island has become a popular tourist destination. On summer holidays, the famous beach of Ti Top Island cools off visitors heading to Halong Bay and you will surely have a chance to join in an interesting journey to… Continue reading Titop Island
Lan Ha Bay Tour 1 day, Cheap Lan Ha Bay day Tour is organized daily from Cat Ba Island to Lan Ha Bay by boat visiting the bay with a capacity of 50 guests but the tour group is limited to 30 guests to ensure the best quality. Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay… Continue reading Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay day cruises
Hanh Cave is located at the foot of Quang Hanh Lime-stone Mountain, about 20 kilometers far from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf. Hanh Cave is not only the most beautiful but also the longest cave in Halong. Hanh Cave has the length of 1.300 meters, runs along lime-stone mountain range of Quang Hanh. This is a… Continue reading Hanh Cave
Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sửng Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bồ Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Hạ Long Bay. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks. Inside, it… Continue reading Sung Sot Grotto
Bo Nau Cave (Pelican Cave) is located on the southwestern Halong Bay. It's about 13 kilometers far from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf and 2-3 kilometers to the southeast of Trong Mai Islet Story has it that in the past, that cave had been the residence of a herd of pelicans (in Vietnamese: “bo nong”). The… Continue reading Bo Nau cave – Halong Bay
Dau Go Cave is on Driftwood Island. Seen from afar, the entrance to the grotto appears to be blue, and has a shape similar to that of a jellyfish. After 90 steps up the island, the entrance is reached. The ceiling of the grotto is about 25 m high. Hundreds of stalactites falling down from… Continue reading Dau Go Cave – Halong Bay
Kim Quy Cave or Golden Tortoise cave is situated on Dam Nam Islet, with a peak 187 m above sea level. Come to Kim Quy cave, visiter can amagine a tortoise with a peak 187 m above sea level. Dâm Bac Islet is in the front of the grotto and Soi Sim Islet in the… Continue reading Kim Quy cave
Luon Cave is situated on Bo Hon Island, 14 km south of Bai Chay Beach. In front of the grotto is Con Rua Islet, and the Sky Gate is on the right. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water. At the water-level, an arched entrance leads to the grotto,… Continue reading Luon cave
Me Cung cave is in two kilometers south-west of Ti Top Beach. It formed on Lom Bò Island, and seen from afar, the entrance is like the roof of a house denting the island’s side. After a narrow crack only allowing one person through at a time, many partitions appear. These chambers are somewhat small… Continue reading Me Cung cave
Tam Cung cave or Three-palace Grotto is situated in the centre of Ha Long Bay, 5 km from Sung Sôt Grotto to the northeast. The grotto itself is divided into three parts; after threading the stone cracks, you find the first chamber. Many beautiful forms can be garnered from the rocky shapes. Continuing on to… Continue reading Tam Cung cave
Trinh Nu Cave or Virgin Cave is situated on the island range of Bô Hon in the system comprising the Sung Sôt Grotto, Dong Tiên Lake and Luon Grotto. It is 15 km south of Bai Cháy Beach. For fishermen, the Virgin Grotto is their house, but for young lovers, it is considered as the… Continue reading Trinh Nu Cave
It is situated on the south-west side the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Ha Long City. The way to Thiên Cung is a perilous one, covered on both sides by thick forest. After entering a narrow gate, the grotto’s 130-meter-long girth opens up. Getting in we are more astonished in front of… Continue reading Thien cung Grotto
Situated on the south-west side of Hạ Long Bay, Ba Hầm Lake is found on Ðầu Bê Island (Calf Head Island) in Lan Hạ Bay. This island is part of the range of islands at the farthest end of Hạ Long Bay, bordering the immense zone Long Châu Sea. Ba Hầm Lake is situated in… Continue reading Ba Ham Lake Halong Bay
Halong Bay is one of Mother Earth’s most amazing natural wonders and one of Vietnam’s most prized treasures. A comfortable 3 hours drive from Hanoi, Halong Bay is in Northeastern Vietnam on the shores of the Gulf of Tonkin. Explore Halong Bay Vietnam The bay is dominated by more than 1,600 limestone karsts and islets… Continue reading Halong Bay, Vietnam
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