Famous as the largest island in the Cat Ba archipelago, Cat Ba attracts tourists by the beauty of majestic mountains, primeval forests and long white sand beaches, although it is only about 140 km from Hanoi. The highlight of Cat Ba is Cat Ba National Park - a world biosphere reserve of more than 17,300 hectares, of which nearly 11,000 hectares are forests and mountains. This place possesses an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna.
To explore Cat Ba National Park, visitors can start their journey from the park gate, 11 km from Phu Long ferry. This is also the starting point for exciting cross-island trekking tours. Entrance tickets to the National Park cost 80,000 VND/person.
Cat Ba attracts tourists by the beauty of majestic mountains, primeval forests and long white sand beaches, even though it is only about 140 km from Hanoi.
The highlight of Cat Ba is Cat Ba National Park.
The most beautiful trekking route in Northern Vietnam
Cat Ba is always a dream destination for those who love to explore wild nature. The first time he set foot on this beautiful island, Quoc Khanh was immediately overwhelmed: "I really like climbing mountains, when I heard that in Cat Ba National Park you can climb mountains and go through the forest, my friends and I planned to go right away."
As a mountain climbing enthusiast, he cannot miss the opportunity to conquer the challenging trekking routes in Cat Ba National Park. According to him, the 10 km trekking route in Cat Ba National Park is a popular choice for many tourists because it possesses many beautiful landscapes and offers an extremely rich experience. This journey will take visitors over 6 steep rocky slopes, through dense primeval forests and conquer majestic peaks such as Ang Vat, May Bau, Ang Phay... Not only that, visitors also have the opportunity to explore many other attractive destinations throughout the journey such as Ngu Lam Peak, Ao Ech...
Cat Ba is always a dream destination for those who love to explore wild nature.
Challenging trekking route in Cat Ba National Park.
This journey will take visitors over 6 steep rocky slopes, through dense primeval forests and conquer majestic mountain peaks.
The primeval forest with high coverage creates a surprisingly fresh and cool atmosphere. Despite the hot weather, just stopping for 2-3 minutes under the shady trees, the whole group felt refreshed and full of energy to continue the journey of discovery.
“The journey through the National Park lasted about 5 hours. Our group overcame steep cliffs and cat-ear cliffs. In the forest, there are ancient trees that are hundreds of years old along with countless species of birds and storks. Although I was tired because the journey was 8 km long, the scenery here was completely worth it,” said Quoc Khanh.
The primeval forest with high coverage creates a surprisingly fresh and cool atmosphere.
Cat Ba National Park has an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna.
Cat Ba National Park - a world biosphere reserve covering more than 17,300 hectares, of which nearly 11,000 hectares are mountainous forests.
What impressed Quoc Khanh the most was the diversity of flora and fauna in the National Park. Luckily, the group went during the butterfly season. Along the trail, he was able to admire the colorful butterflies fluttering around, creating a picturesque scene. The chirping of birds echoed throughout the mountains and forests like a melodious song, bringing him to a wild and vibrant world.
With his close friends, he had an exciting journey, weaving through the shady trees, crossing the rugged rocks to reach the top of the mountain. From here, he could admire the panoramic view of Cat Ba, as beautiful as a watercolor painting.
The colorful butterflies fluttered
A picturesque scene.
With his close friends, Quoc Khanh had an exciting journey.
Besides, this trip was even more special when he had the opportunity to swim at the pristine, poetic beaches. The clear, cool sea water seemed to help dispel all fatigue. His group had a fun night at Viet Hai Ancient Village, immersing themselves in the simple, rustic atmosphere of the Vietnamese countryside.
“My most memorable memory is that the group had a very happy evening at Viet Hai Ancient Village. We had a delicious dinner and then had group activities to remember the moments we had overcome on our journey over the mountain”, Quoc Khanh recalled with emotion.
The natural scenery is wild and poetic.
The cool, clear blue sea water seems to help dispel all fatigue.
Complete set of trekking tips to explore wild nature
To ensure your safety and have a successful trekking trip, Quoc Khanh suggests some notes as follows:
Summer is the ideal time to explore the wild nature, however, the old forests in this season also have many potential dangers due to the high density of insects and reptiles. Therefore, you need to bring a highly effective insect spray and use it regularly to protect yourself.
Summer is the ideal time to explore the wild.
You should also prepare a compact medical kit including antiseptic, bandages, pain relievers, fever reducers... to treat minor wounds or handle unexpected medical situations. When encountering reptiles such as snakes and centipedes, stay calm and move slowly away. Absolutely do not touch or catch them because this action can make them feel threatened and attack people.
The hot summer makes the body easily dehydrated, you should bring plenty of drinking water and regularly replenish electrolytes to maintain health throughout the journey. Above all, conquering the forest also requires perseverance and courage. Prepare yourself mentally for the challenges and maintain your determination to complete the journey.
Conquering the forest requires perseverance and courage.
Be prepared for the challenges and stay determined to complete the journey.
“If you want to climb mountains and also swim in the sea like me, this is the right time. Because from June onwards there will be more rain, bad weather and floods will be frequent. Or you can also trek Cat Ba National Park in winter but you will not be able to swim in the sea because it is very cold,” Quoc Khanh advised.
If you want to climb mountains and also swim in the sea like me, then this is the perfect time.
