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Cat Ba National Park, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve since 2004, is one of the most popular destinations in Hai Phong for those seeking nature-based experiences and exploration. Let’s explore this destination and uncover its charm with Asia King Travel.
Cat Ba National Park is located at Cat Ba Cross-Island Road, Tran Chau Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong City, approximately 30 kilometers south of the city center.
The road running through the forest on Cat Ba Island is considered the most beautiful coastal road in the North (Source: Internet)
With a total area of 17,362.96 hectares, Cat Ba National Park has 10,912.51 hectares of islands and forests and 6,450.45 hectares of marine ecosystems. The park is divided into three functional zones: a strictly protected zone, an ecological restoration zone, and an administrative and service area.
You need to get to Hai Phong City first in order to get to Cat Ba National Park. Depending on your starting position and preferences, there are several ways to get around, including buses, trains, airplanes, and more.
You'll need to take the ferry to reach Cat Ba Island (Source: Internet)
Once arriving in Hai Phong, there are some options for transportation to Cat Ba Island:
Once you arrive at downtown Cat Ba Island, the National Park is just 14 kilometers away. You can call a cab or rent a motorcycle to get there.
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If you want to experience the rainforest at its most vibrant, plan your trip between April and October. During this time, the trees are lush and the animals in the forest have not yet hibernated, so visitors can fully enjoy the beauty of the National Park.
This is the perfect place to escape from the heat of summer (Source: Internet)
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There are many different tour routes in Cat Ba National Park. In each route, visitors will experience trekking through the forest, climbing steep mountain slopes, and then enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty. Here are 3 most popular trekking routes that you can take a look into
Route Kim Giao Forest – Ngu Lam Peak
This trail will offer you a thrilling experience. Visitors have to follow a narrow path with many rocky sections. Walking through Kim Giao forest is a cool and exciting experience, especially when going through slippery, narrow paths that can only accommodate one person at a time
Visitors have to follow a narrow path with many rocky sections (Source: VnExpress)
Route May Bau Peak – Quan Y Cave
Depart from the center of the National Park and hike for about 2 kilometers to reach May Bau Peak. From there, visitors can admire a thousand-year-old banyan tree with a unique shape.
Continuing hiking for about another 9 kilometers along the trail, visitors will reach Quan Y Cave. This place once served as a field hospital, treating wounded soldiers during the war years of 1963 - 1965. The cave entrances were fortified with iron doors to withstand bombs.
The inside of Quan Y Cave (Source: VnExpress)
Route Frog Pond – Viet Hai Village
This is the largest freshwater lake on Cat Ba Island. It’s home to many species of frogs, toads, and newts. Standing here, you will encounter different kinds of frogs and hear them croaking endlessly.
Afterward, continue walking through the forest for about 9 km to reach Viet Hai Village. This is the end of the journey in Cat Ba National Park trekking route. The village is surrounded by massive limestone mountains and a long beach. You can immerse in the lives of the local fishermen here.
The Frog Pond is covered in green moss, creating a fairy tale scene (Source: VnExpress)
It’s okay if you don’t want to follow a tour; you can always hike at your own pace to any route you want. Just make sure to take a picture of the map displayed in the park to avoid getting lost in the jungle.
If you're someone who loves exploring wildlife, Ba Vi National Park is definitely a great destination for you. With a diverse ecosystem, Cat Ba National Park has up to 53 species of mammals; 160 species of birds; 46 species of reptiles; and 21 species of amphibians. If you are lucky enough, you may encounter one on your trip.
Cat Ba Island is also home to the endemic white-headed langur, which cannot be found anywhere else. These charming primates are easily recognizable by their striking color change: from bright orange as babies to black adults with a distinctive white head.
The Cat Ba langur is a critically endangered animal that is being strictly protected (Source: Internet)
The mysterious caves, especially Trung Trang Cave, are a must-visit check-in spot when visiting Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave is the oldest and largest cave in the Cat Ba Archipelago. With a length of over 300 meters running through the mountain, the cave is covered in many beautiful layers of limestone.
Trung Trang Cave is a famous cave that you should check out (Source: Internet)
Cat Ba National Park Natural History Museum houses a rich and diverse collection of rare flora and fauna specimens. It not only serves as a storage and exhibition center for representative species of the island's ecosystem but also provides a visual education on environmental conservation and supports scientific research on the preservation of rare genetic resources.
Cat Ba National Park is a perfect place to spice up your trip to Cat Ba. It will offer you a great chance to reconnect with nature, escape from the noise of the city, and learn more about the biodiversity on this island. Don’t hesitate to contact Asia King Travel to plan your trip to Vietnam!
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