Little Cat Ba Boat House Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Little Cat Ba Boat House is located at Ben Beo, Cat Ba Town, Hai Phong, Cat Ba, Vietnam
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Thing to to in Cat Ba island
How Many Days To Stay in Cat Ba island? The mistake most visitors make is just using Cat Ba Island as a hop on and off for the Lan Ha Bay cruises and not allowing enough time to explore the actual island. To comfortably fit in these things to do in Cat Ba Island, you want to allow yourself 2-3 days minimum.
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Viet Hai Fishing Village
Cat Ba Island Activities
Cat Ba Rock Climbing
Owing to the abundance of overhung and steep limestone rocks, Butterfly Valley is is where to come for adventurous things to do in Cat Ba. It’s a playground for rock climbers. If you are an experienced climber, you can simply buy a permit, rent some gear if you don’t have yours with you and off you go.
The daily permits are around 60,000 VND ($2.60USD/£2.00GBP) and you can purchase them from The Hive climbing centre in Butterfly Valley or the Asia Outdoors office in Cat Ba town. Or if you’re more of a novice or first timer you can head out onto the crags with a guide.
Cat Ba Kayaking
If you are heading out on a Lan Ha Bay cruise, it’s likely that your tour package with include an option of kayaking. For some of the more secluded parts of Lan Ha Bay, going by kayak is the only way to reach them.
Cat Ba Snorkelling
There is another stunning side to Cat Ba Island, Vietnam, that is not immediately visible when you arrive. And that is the underwater world. Just as majestic as the karst limestones protruding from the sea, they create a visual wonder below the surface.
Monkey Island
Sunset At Cannon Fort Cat Ba
Witnessing the magic of sunset from stop Cannon Fort Cat Ba was one of our all time favourite things to do in Cat Ba Island. Built in 1942, it was first used by the Japanese during World War II, then later by the Vietnamese during the Vietnam War.
It has a strategic position 177m above the sea and you can see right out across Lan Ha Bay. But it’s not just the commanding view that’s interesting at Cannon Fort Cat Ba. The site is quite expansive with lots of tunnels to explore and you can get a real sense of the history.
The entrance fee is 40,000 VND ($1.75USD/£1.35GBP). Keep your ticket because you may be asked for it at various points. Get there in plenty of time to get a good spot before sunset. And carry on past the busy cafe and picnic area for the best views out over the harbour.
Cat Ba Rock Climbing
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According to many researches and evidences, the history of Cat Ba have lasted for nearly 6000 years. Vestiges of an early settlement called Cai Beo.
These were unearthed in 1972, 1973, 1981 and 1983 by two French scientists. Hundreds of tools were found, such as pestles, grinding plates, wedging pieces, net leads and hatchets. Many were made from pebbles, or were rudimentary ceramic works made of clay and sand. Human remains were also found, along with evidence of their habitation. The Cai Beo settlement belonged to the ancient Halong culture that existed 6473-4200 years ago. These were perhaps the first people to occupy the north-eastern territorial waters of Vietnam that knew how to exploit the sea and to cultivate.
Folk tale of the Women’s Island
Cat Ba Island means ‘Women’s Island’. Legend tells that three women of the Tran Dynasty died and each drifted to a sandy beach on the island. Afterwards, the inhabitants built temples on each of the beaches and the island became called Cat Ba Island (Women’s Island) and the temples called Women’s Temples. Opposite Cat Ba Town is small Cat Ong Island (Men’s Island) which was once a secret place for soldiers to hide weapons.
French Colonial Period
The French had a presence on Cat Ba from 1947 till 1955, as it was a strategic coastal island. Cat Ba was important to the French, but the local people fought strongly to keep the island theirs. During this time, the local people often fled to the valleys, the forest, or even the caves, fearing the French. There is now a monument to local people killed by the French on Cat Hai Island.
US War
During the American War in Vietnam, Cat Ba (next door to Hai Phong, one of Vietnam’s largest port cities) figures prominently in the history books. During US bombing raids in the north, Cat Ba was targeted and bomb craters can still be seen in various place across the island. One of the key reminders of the war and its struggles for local communities is the ‘Hospital Cave’, which was turned into a key shelter in 1965 for those wounded in the war.
Today
People live in Cat Ba island: 20,726. Cat Ba Town is 8,600 people, six villages: 12,126 on boats and floating villages: 4,000, and on Cat Hai Island. Two general groups of people of people live on Cat Ba Island. The ethnic Vietnamese, on Kinh people, moved to Cat Ba after 1979. The second group are the Viet-Chinese, who are descended from fishing communities that have existed on Cat Ba for many generations. Fisherman and farmers live in Tran Chau (the oldest and largest village on the island); in Gia Luan farmers, fisherman and some hunters; in Phu Long fisherman and salt farmers; in Xuan Dam farmers. In the smallest village, Viet Hai, 200 people live in simple, houses made of bamboo, wood, leaves and earthen walls. It is a fishing and farming village, where the people are sincere, simple minded and very hospitable.
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What To Do In Cat Ba At Night
Floating Barge Karaoke
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Cat Ba Central Hotel 2 Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Cát Bà Central Hotel 2 is located at 140 Tung Dinh Street, Cat Ba, Vietnam
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Green Mountain Cat Ba Hostel Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Cát Bà Green Mountain Hostel is located at 5, Alley 3, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba, Vietnam. Situated in Cat Ba, just 0.7 km from Tung Thu Beach,
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Cat Ba May Hostel Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Cát Bà May Hostel is located at 69A, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba, Vietnam. With a shared lounge, Cát Bà May Hostel is situated in the town of Cat Ba, part of Hai Phong City, just under 0.6 km from Tung Thu Beach and 1.1 km
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Cat Ba Central Hostel Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Cát Bà Central Hostel is located at 240, 1-4 Street, Cat Ba, Vietnam. The hostel features a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge, and a garden in Cat Ba
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Cát Bà Buffalo Hostel is located on Xuyen Dao Street, Cat Ba, Vietnam. The accommodation is 1 km from Tung Thu Beach
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Cat Ba Backpacker Hostel Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
At Cát Bà Backpacker Hostel, guests can enjoy comfortable and affordable lodging with a range of amenities
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Cat Ba Rustic House Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Rustic House is located at 70 Tung Dinh, Cat Ba, Vietnam. The accommodation offers lodging with a restaurant, complimentary private parking, a bar, and BBQ facilities
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Wyndham Legend Halong hotel Cannon Fort Ha Long Bay
Wyndham Legend Halong hotel offers an easy access to Ha Long downtown and surrounding attractions. Along with 217 spacious luxury
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Cat Ba Love House Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Love House Cat Ba is located at Block 6, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Cat Ba, Vietnam.
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Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGallery Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Hôtel Perle d'Orient Cat Ba - MGalleryBoutique hotels with personality for a remarkable travel experience
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Nikko Hai Phong hotel Cannon Fort Cat Ba Island
Nikko Hotel Hai Phong is a 5-star hotel situated in the heart of City Number 1, on 1st Street, in
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Cat Ba Tour 2 days 1 night (Hotel) 10/06/2020 - 31/12/9999
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Hue City Tour Full Day 10/07/2024 - 31/12/2024
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- City Tour In Full Day
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Lan Ha Bay Day Tour Serenity Cruise From Cat Ba Island 19/04/2024 - 31/12/2024
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Tour Trekking Cat Ba National Park – Viet Hai Village 1 day 20/05/2024 - 31/12/9999
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- Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge
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Bach Ma National Park Full Day 11/07/2024 - 31/12/2024
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