Cat Ba Island is a paradise island located in the heart of Halong Bay. It has a lot to offer its visitors with its national park, caves and tropical paradise beaches, which will delight tourists in search of beach and idleness. Its 17,300 ha of tropical forest will thrill hikers and nature lovers. Cat Ba Island is undoubtedly a natural reserve of extraordinary biodiversity that needs to be explored.
Information on Cat Ba Island
Located 40 km east of Haiphong and 20 km south of Halong, Cat Ba is the largest and most important island in Halong Bay. Indeed, it is the largest island of Vietnam with an area of 354 km. Cat Ba Island is located in northern Vietnam and since 1994 has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Note that Cat Ba is home to the 280-mile Cat Ba National Park. The city of Cat Ba has a population of over 20,000. As an indication, this park is home to many endemic animal and plant species. It includes for example dolphins and seals. The island has a very diverse ecosystem that combines endangered tree species, hundreds of medicinal plants, and the famous Komodo dragon. The island of Cat Ba includes 367 islands, a real paradise for lovers of seaside and nature holidays. Lovers of beautiful landscapes will also be served with its lush forest, its rugged terrain and rice terraces.
The climate in Cat Ba
With a great climate diversity, what is the best time to visit Cat Ba Island? Located in a tropical monsoon zone, note that it is less cold in winter and less hot in summer than in other places in Vietnam. The rainy season is in July and August, and average temperatures are 25-28 ° C. But during summer the climate gets hotter and can reach up to 30 ° C and more. In winter, the average temperatures are 15-20 ° C. However, when there is the northeast monsoon, it can drop to less than 10 ° C!
The beaches of Cat Ba
A lot of people think of a dream beach when they think of Cat Ba. Indeed, the island shelters some of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam, even of Asia. Of the 100 or so beaches on Cat Ba Island, the most famous are Cat Co 1, 2 and 3. Sun worshippers will find their happiness on one of these beautiful beaches. Crystal clear waters and cliffs, Cat Ba offers dream landscapes for sun-seeking holidaymakers. The large beach of Cat Co 1 is the most popular on the island. Many visitors choose Cat Co1 Beach. The turquoise waters in Cat Co 2 and its exuberant vegetation will leave you speechless. Cat Co 3 unofficially belongs to a resort. Visitors can enjoy seafood dishes while admiring the beautiful sunsets on one of these 3 idyllic beaches.
Cat Ba has countless treasures to discover: the Cat Ba National Park, its breathtaking landscapes, its lush nature, its sublime beaches. These sights should not be missed when you stay at the island of Cat Ba.