Peaceful ancient fishing village Viet Hai

Viet Hai is a commune in Cat Ba archipelago, Cat Hai district, located far from Cat Ba town center. Viet Hai commune has a total natural area of 6,485.08 hectares, bordering Quang Ninh province to the East, Gia Luan commune to the Northwest, Cat Ba town to the South, and Tran Chau commune to the Southwest (also in Cat Hai district). Viet Hai commune currently has 87 households with 292 people.

Compared to many other fishing villages, Viet Hai fishing village has a smaller area. However, it has a very rich ecosystem including mountains, forests and seas. Because it is located deep in Cat Ba National Park, Viet Hai fishing village is also known by the nickname "island within an island".

According to local people, Viet Hai fishing village is called an ancient village because it has a history of more than 100 years. In the past, when fishermen were fishing in Lan Ha Bay and encountered a big storm, they took refuge in the fishing village and unexpectedly discovered a source of fresh water. They settled here and from then on, the ancient fishing village of Viet Hai was gradually built and formed.

In Viet Hai fishing village, the natural landscape appears like a charming landscape painting. There are still houses with thatched roofs, walls built of earth or wood, and firewood-fired kitchens, and vast grasslands.

Mr. Vu Phi Hung - Secretary, Chairman of the People's Committee of Viet Hai Commune said: Located about 10km from the center of Cat Ba town, however, there is currently no road to drive directly into Viet Hai fishing village. Therefore, tourists who want to enjoy the peaceful scenery of Viet Hai fishing village can travel by boat or ferry. On days when the sea is rough, boats cannot move, tourists can travel by road through Cat Ba National Park. This road is about 12km long.

As a favorite destination for foreign tourists, local people hope that the ancient fishing village of Viet Hai will receive more investment to exploit and serve tourists more professionally.

Here are some peaceful pictures of Viet Hai fishing village: