With many unique global values in terms of biodiversity, geomorphology, geology, landscape and aesthetics, pristine and attractive beauty, Cat Ba archipelago has been recognized by international organizations and the Government with many noble titles, typically: World Biosphere Reserve in 2004, National Special Scenic Monument in 2013, Lan Ha Bay became a member of the Association of the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club in 2020.
In particular, on September 16, 2023, Cat Ba archipelago along with Ha Long Bay was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage.
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Art program to open Cat Ba tourism in 2025. |
Chairman of Cat Hai District People's Committee Phan Viet Dien said that in recent years, the district has always promoted its potentials and advantages, mobilized resources to develop Cat Ba tourism to a new level, striving to build Cat Ba into a national tourist area and international tourist center, and preserve the diversity of marine and island ecosystems.
This will be an opportunity for the Party Committee, government, people of Cat Hai district and tourists to review the tradition and pride of the people of Cat Hai district; continue to implement Uncle Ho's teachings to the island district "Our golden forests and silver seas are owned by our people".
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Cat Hai district leaders beat the drum to open Cat Ba tourism year 2025. |
At the same time, this is also an opportunity to promote propaganda, advertising, honoring and developing the value of the World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago and other noble titles of Cat Ba tourist area.
The highlight of the opening of Cat Ba tourism 2025 is the Cat Ba Amatina Marathon 2025 - Heritage Road (Strides on the heritage land) giving athletes the opportunity to immerse themselves in majestic nature, exploring the beauty of Cat Ba Archipelago - World Natural Heritage.
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Tourists check in before running across Cat Ba Island. |
With a unique cross-island running route, this tournament attracted the participation of over 1,500 professional and amateur athletes from all over the world, gathering here to walk on the heritage land.
With 3 competing distances of 21km, 10km and 5km, athletes experienced poetic coastal roads, through lush green primeval forests and reached the most beautiful views of Cat Ba Island. In particular, the sunset on Lan Ha Bay brought athletes unforgettable moments on the race track.
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More than 1,500 athletes participated in the run to respond to the opening of Cat Ba tourism 2025. |
Ms. Tran Thi Duy Hao, Hai An district, Hai Phong city shared: "I have participated in many different races, but this is the first time participating in a race in Cat Ba. This place is really beautiful, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other. Today's weather is also extremely refreshing and clean, very ideal for a run."
Through the Cat Ba Amatina-Heritage Road Marathon 2025 (Strides on the Heritage Land), Cat Hai District and the Organizing Committee hope to spread the message of protecting and promoting the value of the Cat Ba Archipelago World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2023; at the same time, promote the unique tourism potential of the locality to domestic and international friends.
Each athlete and tourist coming to Cat Ba on this occasion will become an ambassador, contributing to introducing the beauty of Cat Ba to the sports and tourism community around the world.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/khai-mac-du-lich-cat-ba-2025-va-giai-chay-sai-buoc-tren-mien-di-san-post868823.html
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