Sometimes being overshadowed by
Halong Bay in the north, Cat Ba Island is often omitted by the majority of
travelers coming to Vietnam. That only makes Cat Ba one of the most underrated destinations in Vietnam.
In fact, compared to Halong Bay,
the massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination for ecotourism and
adventure activities in Northern Vietnam. The island houses one of the most
diverse national parks in Vietnam. Cat Ba National Park possesses 7 different
ecosystems, both underwater and inland. The tropical forest here is also home
to 32 types of mammals along with 70 bird species, some of which are listed in
Vietnam’s Red Book of endangered animals, including the golden-headed langur. Flora
wise, there are more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can
be used as medicines.
Also within the national park,
there are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and
forested mountains. These routes are also divided by different levels of
difficulty so you don’t have to be worry if your fitness is not very good. Apart
from that, you can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang Cave
or discover ethnic village of Viet Hai.
Beside inland adventures, beach
sports and activities are also many. You can go sailing and kayaking around 300
or so karst islands in Lan Ha Bay. The beach is perfect for swimming and scuba
diving in many stretches of beaches here. At night, the fun does not stop when
you can go camping by the sea with your family or friends.
Despite being a beach
destination, the best time to visit Cat Ba, especially for foreign travelers is
September to November with clear skies and moderate temperatures, not summer
when the island is full of Vietnamese tourists and hotel rates are much higher
than usual.
If you feel that one or two
nights around Halong Bay is a little bit too short for an exciting journey in
the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba Island can be a perfect choice for you with lots of
kinds of activities for everyone.
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