Admire the beauty of Cat Ba archipelago which has just become a world natural heritage

Cat Ba archipelago belongs to Cat Hai district (Hai Phong city) including 367 large and small islands located on an area of about 300 km², in the middle of Bac Bo Gulf, about 30 km from Hai Phong city center, about 140 km from Hanoi city.

Cat Ba Island is the largest island, with an area of 153 km², the third largest island in Vietnam after Phu Quoc and Cai Bau, with the highest mountain peak reaching 331m. This is a submerged tropical karst terrain area, with a unique landscape similar to Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh). The islands are single or clustered karst peaks or towers, with steep cliffs emerging from the clear blue sea. On Cat Ba Island, there are many beautiful caves, karst valleys such as: Trung Trang, Hung Son, Gia Luan, Tai Lai (now called Viet Hai) ...

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 1. — *A corner of Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba archipelago, Cat Hai district (Hai Phong city) seen from above. GIANG LINH*

Cat Ba archipelago has tropical rainforests on limestone islands, mangrove forests, coral reefs, seaweed beds - seagrass, cave systems, lakes, is a place where all the values of biodiversity conservation converge, ensuring the requirements of a world biosphere reserve according to UNESCO regulations.

On December 2, 2004, this place was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 2. — The winding road follows the limestone mountainside, with the blue sea on one side and high mountains on the other, taking visitors from the mainland to the world natural heritage of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago. GIANG LINH

The total area of Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve is more than 26,000 hectares, including Cat Ba National Park and more than half of Lan Ha Bay, with 2 core zones (strictly preserved and without human impact), 2 buffer zones (allowing limited economic development but combined with conservation) and 2 transition zones (economic development).

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 3. — *Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District (Hai Phong City) is the tourist center of the island district, with many hotels, restaurants... GIANG LINH*

One of the famous and attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists to Cat Ba Island is Lan Ha Bay. This is one of the most beautiful bays in the world, located in the east of Cat Ba Island and is the connecting bridge between Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay.

The bay covers an area of over 7,000 hectares with more than 400 large and small islands and 139 small sandbanks surrounding it, however, more than 5,400 hectares of which are under the management of the UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserve, Cat Ba National Park.

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 4. — *Ben Beo is currently one of two wharves organizing activities to pick up and drop off tourists visiting Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba archipelago along with Gia Luan wharf. GIANG LINH*

Below are some pictures of Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park and World Biosphere Reserve, part of the world natural heritage Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba archipelago.

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 5. — *5-star cruise takes tourists to visit Lan Ha Bay. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 6. — *Cruise ship anchors in Lan Ha Bay for tourists to experience kayaking. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 7. — *Tourists visit the sandy beaches and sand dunes on Lan Ha Bay to swim. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 8. — *The clear, clean sea water on Lan Ha Bay makes foreign tourists excited when coming to Cat Ba pearl island. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 9. — *Leaning Tower Island - the highlight of Lan Ha Bay tourism. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 10. — *Turtle Island in Lan Ha Bay is known as "the largest fossil turtle in Vietnam". GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 11. — *View of Lan Ha Bay from a cave entrance. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 12. — *Luon Cave – a must-see destination on a tour of Lan Ha Bay. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 13. — *Ong But Rock rises from the sea. GIANG LINH*

Ngắm vẻ đẹp quần đảo Cát Bà vừa trở thành Di sản thiên nhiên thế giới - Ảnh 14. — *The route through Cat Ba National Park, on both sides are limestone mountains with rich flora.. GIANG LINH*

With its diverse flora and fauna and caves, Cat Ba National Park has become an interesting tourist destination. In addition to plant species such as: Chò Đài, Kim Giao, Lá Khôi, Lát Hoa, Xè Hương, Thổ Phục Linh, Trúc Chóa, Sến Mật, etc., Cat Ba National Park has thousands of ancient lychee trees with trunk circumferences that can be hugged by several people.

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