Cat Ba is an archipelago of 367 large and small islands belonging to Cat Hai district, Hai Phong province . Cat Ba Island is located off the coast of the Gulf of Tonkin and is only 30km from the center of Hai Phong city and about 150km from the capital Hanoi.
This place has been recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve because of its diverse and rich ecosystem. Cat Ba archipelago also has many primeval forests on limestone mountains floating on the sea, creating a beautiful and poetic landscape.
Besides the wonder of Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island is a northern coastal tourist destination that has been loved and visited by many tourists in recent years. To keep up with the trend, Cat Ba Island has been investing a lot in infrastructure and diverse tourism services to bring many interesting experiences to tourists.
The sunny summer weather is also the time when Cat Ba Island is at its most beautiful with its cool, clear blue sea. Cat Ba Island is located on the sea, so the climate is cool, pleasant and not as hot as other provinces in the North. Therefore, the number of visitors coming to Cat Ba in the summer to cool off is always very large and often overloaded.
Currently, there are many means of transport to Cat Ba Island, you can choose to go from Hai Phong or Ha Long. From Hai Phong to Cat Ba is the most time-saving route, however, if you want to see the scenery of the Gulf of Tonkin, moving from Ha Long will be a more ideal choice.
If you travel from Ha Long to Cat Ba, from Tuan Chau Port, you take a speedboat to Gia Luan wharf island in Cat Ba with a ticket price of about 80,000 VND/person. This bay-viewing tourist route is often quite crowded, so you should book tickets in advance.
If you depart from Hanoi, you can take a bus or drive your own vehicle to Hai Phong and Ha Long to get to Cat Ba Island. The bus fare from Hanoi to Hai Phong is about 80,000 VND - 150,000 VND/person (depending on the bus company). For the Hanoi - Ha Long route, the fare will be higher, from 100,000 VND - 200,000 VND.
If you are someone who likes to explore and experience, you can rent a motorbike at a reasonable price of 100,000 VND/bike. In addition, a bicycle is also a good choice to go sightseeing around the island, both of these vehicles will give you great experiences.../.
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