ANTD.VN - Cat Ba - the "rising star" of the Northern coast this summer beckons tourists with a series of "brand new" culinary entertainment experiences, one that you won't want to leave.
"Golden season" to explore the pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin
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| Cat Ba enters the "golden season" of tourism from April |
Summer, from April to September, is the best time to enjoy the blue sea, white sand and majestic nature of Cat Ba. The clear sea water, clear sky, golden sunshine on the fine sand beaches, create perfect conditions for visitors to experience outdoor activities, from swimming, exploring Lan Ha Bay to enjoying the new vibrant entertainment world at night.
Move "leisurely"
From Hanoi or neighboring provinces, the most convenient way to get to Cat Ba is to take the Hanoi – Hai Phong expressway, which only takes about 1.5 – 2 hours to travel. If departing from Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or further provinces, visitors can fly to Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong), then continue their journey to the island.
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| Cable car is a fast and economical means of transportation to the island. |
From Hai Phong, tourists have many options to get to Cat Ba. It is expected that the number of visitors to Cat Ba in the summer will be very high because it not only has a full set of "mountain and sea" experiences but also promises to open up an unprecedented world of exciting entertainment with international-class shows. Therefore, Cat Hai - Phu Long Cable Car will be the top choice. The travel time is only about 15 minutes, so in addition to saving costs, visitors also reduce waiting time. If you want to experience traditional travel, visitors can choose Dong Bai - Cai Vieng ferry with a system of 5 new ferries. In addition, the high-speed train from Tuan Chau or Hon Gai to Cat Ba is also an ideal travel option for those who love the feeling of surfing on the waves.
When you set foot on the island, the electric bus is a civilized and environmentally friendly means of transportation, helping you explore the center of Cat Ba in the most comfortable way. If you want to freely experience the beautiful coastal roads, you can also rent a motorbike or bicycle to roam around the island.
"Bustling" experience from day to night
Coming to Cat Ba, the first experience not to be missed is to enjoy the beautiful pristine beaches in Lan Ha Bay - one of the most beautiful bays in the world. This place still retains its pristine beauty with more than 130 small beaches hidden among majestic limestone islands, where clear blue water embraces the fine white sand banks. If you are afraid to stop at crowded beaches like Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, rent a wooden boat or kayak to get to the pristine beaches hidden among the rocky islands. The feeling of swimming in the clear water, looking down to the bottom, or lying on the fine sand banks without a single human footprint will be an unforgettable experience.
For tourists who love to explore nature, Cat Ba National Park will be an ideal stop. As one of the rare remaining primeval forests in the North, it preserves more than 1,500 species of flora and fauna, including the Cat Ba langur - one of the rarest primates in the world. Visitors can choose to trek Ngu Lam Palace (from 1-2 hours) or conquer the top of Than Cong fortress, where you can see the panoramic view of the deep blue bay stretching to the horizon.
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| Fishing village scene in Cat Ba |
Not only does Cat Ba have magnificent natural beauty, it is also home to one of the oldest fishing villages in Vietnam – Cai Beo fishing village. Nestled between limestone mountains and calm waters, the fishing village with hundreds of floating houses on the sea creates a rare peaceful scene. Visitors can sit on a bamboo boat with fishermen to visit large fish farms, learn about life at sea, or try their hand at squid fishing and fishing, before enjoying a meal right on the raft with fresh seafood that has just been caught.
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| The show “Symphony of Green Island” will open on May 23 at Cat Ba Central Bay. |
If during the day Cat Ba is quiet with its wild and beautiful nature, when night falls, the central area of the bay will be lit up by the show "Symphony of Green Island" - a water sports performance combining modern lighting technology and fireworks for the first time in the North, organized by Sun Group in collaboration with H2O Events and Laser Vision - the world's leading units in organizing water shows. 20 Jetski racers, 8 Flyboarders and 3 Jazzers (female athletes flying on the water) in glowing LED costumes will stir up the bay for 4 summer months, starting from May 23, with captivating speed performances, aerial acrobatics and a spectacular light party. The highlight of the program is a 5-minute fireworks display, exploding in the night sky of the bay, promising to create a new night entertainment icon in Cat Ba.
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| VUI-Fest Green Market will be the first green market in Hai Phong |
Not stopping at the show on the bay, the fun in Cat Ba is extended with the VUI-Fest Green Market - the first green market in Hai Phong, which gathers nearly 60 booths using all environmentally friendly materials, divided into three convenient areas for visitors to immerse themselves in the bustling festival atmosphere and exciting games, explore the culinary paradise or have interesting personal experiences with booths of tarot card reading, henna drawing, portrait sketching, recycling workshops,...
Coastal culinary paradise
A trip to Cat Ba would not be complete without experiencing the rich culinary flavors of the sea. Seafood in Cat Ba is not only fresh and delicious but also has a distinct, rich flavor of the Gulf of Tonkin, with specialties only available on the pearl island.
When it comes to Cat Ba, grilled geoduck with scallion oil is the first dish you must try. Geoduck meat is sweet, soft but still retains its chewiness, combined with the fatty taste of scallion oil and the attractive aroma of charcoal, creating an unforgettable flavor. Salt-roasted mantis shrimp is also a dish not to be missed—each mantis shrimp is firm, crispy, with a salty taste mixed with a little spiciness, making anyone who has eaten it once remember it forever. If you want to enjoy specialties with a strong coastal flavor, grilled sea cucumber, sour and spicy sea cucumber salad or stir-fried with lemongrass and chili will be very attractive choices.
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| Sun KraftBeer first appeared in the North |
For those who love to sip, Sun KraftBeer craft beer, available for the first time in the North, combined with fresh grilled seafood right on the beach, will create a new culinary experience. Not only seafood, visitors can also try attractive street food at VUI-Fest night market. Here, visitors will enjoy all the local flavors, from Ha Long squid rolls, Hai Phong crab spring rolls to crab noodles, shrimp noodles.
From majestic nature, pristine beaches to speed shows on the bay and sleepless night markets, all promise to create an unmissable summer for visitors.
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