Cat Ba Island is situated in Cat Ba Archipelago, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong Province. It's approximately 50 kilometers far from Hai Phong City to the east. 
With the total area of over 140 square kilometers, Cat Ba Island is the largest island in Halong Bay. The island has the average height of 70 meters above the sea level. 
In December 2004, Cat Ba Archipelago and Cat Ba Island in particular were recognized as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve.

Best Time to Go

Summer is the best time to go to Cat Ba Island, from April to November. It’s also peak tourist season in Halong Bay, with numerous boat tours stopping on the island. We highly recommend you should make reservation to find a good spot because the beaches can be very crowded with fellow tourists. 

Cat Ba Island Attractions

Despite the growing numbers of resorts, hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities, Cat Ba Island’s expansive beaches are relatively clean. Swimming, snorkelling, and diving are the most popular things to do on the island. Travellers can also enjoy a day of trekking, caving, and rock-climbing on Cat Ba Island, specifically at the Cat Ba National Park. 

Cat Ba National Park Hike

Top of the list for things to do in Cat Ba Island. The thick green jungle of Cat Ba National Park covers almost half of the entire island.It was designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2004. And amongst many other wildlife is home to the endangered Cat Ba Langur.

Cat Ba Beach

If you hire a motorbike you can find a few off the beaten track beaches in Cat Ba.But other than that, the main ones are located at the South of the island near Cat Ba town. Unimaginatively, they are called Cat Ba beach.

Lan Ha Bay Cruise

The striking jagged limestone rock formations protruding dramatically from the still, emerald-green waters are otherworldly. Like a postcard from another planet.

Cat Ba Hospital Cave

If you are interested in Vietnamese history, particularly around the Vietnam War then you will find a trip to the Hospital Cave interesting.
There’s no natural light so it is dark, damp and depressing.
But even with it’s bleakness, the fact that a three story complex, with a cinema and swimming pool, was built inside a cave is impressive. The creepy mannequin soldiers that have been added are not.

Trung Trang Cave

Located in Trung Trang Valley about 15km north of Cat Ba town, Trung Trang cave is one of the more unique and maybe slightly creepy things to do in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. Known locally as ‘gold treasure’, Trung Trang Cave is around 300m in size.

The thousands upon thousands of natural stalactites make for an impressive sight. But with its pitch black ecosystem and cave dwelling critters, Trung Trang Cave is definitely not one for the feint hearted.

Coming to Cat Ba Island, tourists can enjoy beautiful natural scenery of sea and island. There are many fun activities on the island such as beaching, snorkeling to gaze pristine coral reefs, cycling, visiting Cat Ba National Park and Viet Hai fishing village, etc. 

Cat Ba Island was honored with the title “Pearl Island” as its natural beauty and biodiversity.

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