Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam | World heritage site ❤️

Cat Ba National Park has an area of 152 km2 and is located at an average altitude of 150m above sea level, 14km from Cat Ba town center.

This area hosts over 3,860 species of fauna and flora, including 130 classified as rare, 67 as extremely rare by the IUCN, and 21 among the rarest in the world.

What does Cat Ba National Park have?

Cat Ba National Park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve with 741 plants and 282 animal species, notably the endangered Cat Ba Langur.

Voọc Cat Ba (Trachypithecus poliocephalus)

Voọc (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), one of the rarest primates, survives only on Cat Ba Island, where Cat Ba National Park protects 63 individuals.

Babies are born with ginger fur, gradually turning black from the tail end. Yong infants used to cling to their mum for dear life.

With age, they take more risks and travel widely, while experienced adults know where to find seasonal foods.

In addition to the diverse and rich flora and fauna being preserved, Cat Ba National Park has shimmering and famous caves such as Trung Trang Cave, Roi Cave, Hoa Cuong Cave.

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Experiences at Cat Ba National Park

Trekking in Cat Ba National Park offers adventurous souls an unforgettable experience, with stunning landscapes awaiting at the trail's end.

The ideal time to visit Cat Ba National Park is from April to November. Because at this time, the weather in Cat Ba is very beautiful and pleasant.

This place is a Trekking (walking and climbing) destination loved by young people because:

Beautiful natural landscape.
Moderate difficulty but still gives visitors surprise and the feeling of conquering the peak.
Rocky mountains and forests intertwine with each other, giving a strong sense of discovery.
The most wonderful thing is when you "Climb to the Top" you can see all the "Happiness" in the majestic scene.

Trekking Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village

Long tour routes with 4 - 8 hours for walking and climbing activities include Ao Ech - Viet Hai route, May Bau - Quan Y Cave route, Kim Giao - Me Con - Tung route Di.

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If you start from Hanoi at 7:30 AM by bus, you might be able to get to Cat Ba National Park at around 11:00 AM.

The trail is about 8 km through the forest with big tropical trees with curiously weird-shaped roots and branches along the way.

The first 100 meters can be very dangerous and challenging, with some streams suddenly crossing the path.

The trail will get smaller and craggy when you go deeper into the wood.

Sometimes the trail can be so mysterious like what you were dreaming of as a child.

You'll have friend requests from many beautiful creatures along the way.

Around 1 PM, you can arrive at Frog Pond to relax, chat with friends, and enjoy snacks while taking in the serene water and lush green trees.

Keep going for 4 more kilometers; you will see Viet Hai village.

If you go here in late winter or mid-summer, you can see the locals busy preparing the age-old paddy fields for the new planting.

Domesticated water buffaloes still plow the rice terraces.

Besides cultivation, the locals also go fishing, thanks to the rich water circling the village.

From Viet Hai village, you can board feel to go back to the center of town and enjoy the busy nightlife there.

Trekking to Ngu Lam Peak - Trung Trang Cave

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Tour routes of 2 to 3 hours for motorbikes, bicycles, cars, walking, and climbing include Kim Giao Forest - Ngu Lam Peak, Environmental education, and Dong Trung – Committee Cave.