Haiphong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Cát Bà Island Vietnam #tripmoments

Cat Ba Island in Vietnam is a captivating destination known for its stunning landscapes, featuring limestone karsts and crystal-clear waters. The island offers a mix of nature, adventure, and cultural experiences. Visitors can explore Cat Ba National Park, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, and enjoy vibrant local markets. While the island has gained popularity, some areas may be crowded during peak seasons. Overall, Cat Ba Island is a great choice for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. #mytravelhacks #tripmoments #falltrip #love #foodie

SHORT TRIP TO CATBA ISLAND

Just two hours on the roads and 20 minutes of ferry ride will bring you from Hanoi capital to this small island call Cat Ba. It’s a popular island located nearby to Halong Bay and it’s worth to be visited for a quick gate away. The people are great and they a lot of seafood restaurant to be choose from. Nothings beat the calm of the ocean during the morning. Take a walk along the coastal area and you will feel the warmth of Catba. Renting a motorbike not an issue here and they came with a more cheaper price compared to Hanoi. There was a cable car crossing from the mainland to the island which we are not aware of. Maybe can be tried when we visit Catba again in the future.

Day trip at Cat Ba Island (near Ha Long Bay)

Cat Ba Island is known for its natural beauty - it has mountains, forests, and beaches. - It is also a popular destination for adventure activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, and scuba diving. - there are places to eat on the island Tips: - 4-5 hours to journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba by a bus, including ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. - although the it recommend to spend around three days, we only spent 1 day. - there are ample bikes to rent through out the entrance of the island but buggy is possible too Pro-tip: hire a local guide from those cruise ships along Ha Long bay (We used the guides by Capella cruise and it was awesome!)#Catba #vietnan #island #island #cycling

Interesting Day Tour at Cat Ba Island

Getting There - Day Tour to Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island Attractions - the beautiful scene in North Vietnam Joined a one day tour from Cat Ba Island, travelling around the bay and fishing village. The most interesting part is kayaking. All of us in the tour around 40pax kayaked into the dark caves and had great lunch in the cruise. The tour company is cat ba express. unfortunately the weather is not good, otherwise will be much more fun! #catba #vietnam #travel_2023

LAN HA BAY - a hidden gems for short tour

Getting There - Take a bus from Haiphong City to Cat Ba Island, book 1 day tour of Cat Ba Express to visit Lan Ha Bay. Attractions - Beo Wharf, Tai keo Island, Van Boi beach,… Hotels - Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba Food & Restaurants - Seafoods on Boat, Indochine Kitchen,… Activities - Trekking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and biking all together in just one day #beachlife #mytripvlog

Lan Ha Bay

Getting There - About 2.5 Hours by bus/ car from Hanoi . Attractions - Gorgeous scenery of karst formation and limestone cliffs. Quieter and more tranquil compared to Halong Bay . lots of small white beaches for swimming. Home to Cat ba island . great for cycling and hiking Hotels - on board Dora cruise Food & Restaurants - Wonderful fresh seafood Shopping -

Beautiful Lan Ha Bay

If you are going to the north of vietnam you probably want to check out the world famous Ha Long Bay but i recommend you to go to Cat Ba island and check out this even more beautiful Lan Ha Bay. This bay is more secluded and less touristy. The tours from Cat Ba ventures take you to all the great spots in the Bay and are more affordable then the overpriced tours in Ha Long Bay

Beautiful Vietnam | Cat Ba autumn trip

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: Hanoi, 3h by bus and ferry to Cat Ba and then with a local boat What’s to see: beautiful nature Time needed: extended weekend, 3-4days. Best in autumn to escape cold Shanghai 🍂 Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

The oldest Pagoda in Hanoi

Hanoi is surrounded by many ancient temples and pagodas. Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest one in the city and nowadays is considered as a symbol in Hanoi. It is located next to the West lake. -Admission fee: FREE . . . #passionpassport #vietnam #hanoi #scenicspotguide #historicculture #historicallandmarks #travel #tripaway

Amazing Tran Quoc Pagoda in Vietnam🇻🇳

#vietnamtrip Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest and most revered Buddhist temples in Hanoi, Vietnam. This historic pagoda, located on the western shore of West Lake, has been a place of worship for over 1,500 years and is considered a symbol of Vietnamese culture and spirituality. If you are planning to take a bus, the two bus routes recommended are number 33 (Yen Nghia – Xuan Dinh Bus Station) and number 50 (Long Bien – My Dinh National Stadium).

Beautiful Pagoda in the city

Just off Truc Bach lake is a beautiful Buddhist pagoda. The space is welcoming and has a calming presence as you walk around the pagoda. Make sure you bring something to cover your shoulders and knees as it is required when exploring the area. From the pagoda you can walk around the temple and look out over the lake to take some beautiful photos of the city. A must see! #historicallandmarks

Captivating Cat Ba | Vietnam

📍Location Cat Ba Island lies in the northern part of Vietnam. It is one of the biggest islands in the province of Hai Phong that borders another province where the UNESCO Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay, is located. 🚌Getting There From Hanoi, you need to take a two-hour bus ride to the port. Then, go on a 20-minute boat ride. Finally, you need to take another bus or van for 30-40 minutes going to the town center. ✨Tips For a hassle-free transpo, you should book all tickets at once through a travel agency. 🏙️ Accommodation Cat Ba town center has been commercialized with an array of hotels and restaurants to choose from. 🏝️Highlights & Features Just like Ha Long Bay, this island also boasts of its magnificent limestone mountains, white-sand beaches, water activities and national parks. #catba #vietnam #island #passionpassport #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers #awesomepic #scenicspotguide

Experience QUANG DŨNG - Touring Vietnam's Third Largest City

Date: Friday, 22 December 2023 Venue: Nhà hát tháng Tám Join the multi-talented Vietnamese🌟 music artist QUANG DŨNG for a concert in Hai Phong, and discover the must-visit attractions of what is known as Vietnam's third largest city! 1. Cat Ba Island Cat Ba Island features a diverse terrain with cliffs, deep gorges, beaches, tropical forests, marshes, and secluded villages. To protect this diverse ecosystem and wildlife, about half of Cat Ba Island was designated as Cat Ba National Park by local authorities in 1986. The park is famous for the endangered Cat Ba langur, a golden-haired primate species with a charming punk rock hairstyle. The island's residents are concentrated in the town of Cat Ba in the southern part of the island. 2. Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay is a well-known scenic spot in Vietnam, famous for its magnificent and picturesque scenery, and has been included in the list of World Natural Heritage sites. There are more than 2,000 uniquely shaped limestone pillars standing on the calm sea surface, which resemble the karst landscape of Guilin in Guangxi, China, hence it is also known as 'Guilin on the Sea'. 3. Cat Ba National Park Cat Ba Island has a vast expanse of pristine forest, which the Vietnamese government has designated as a national nature reserve, namely Cat Ba National Park. The reserve is home to many precious trees and a variety of rare birds and animals, making it a huge natural zoo of flora and fauna. During his singing career of over 25 years, Quang Dung has left a profound impression with many lyrical songs. Let's listen to his voice in Hai Phong~

Getting There - Via ferry, sleeper bus, and Taxi Attractions - caves, beaches, hikes, kayaking Hotels - catba island resort, and many more to choose from based on price and availability. Food & Restaurants - Variety of restaurants to choose from. Local Vietnamese food, great beer and amazing night life. Shopping - Basically I would say they sell anything and everything there but don't expect a Louis Vuitton.#beachlife #urbanexplorer #bucketlistreboot

Cat Ba Island 🏝️ pt.2

#celebratewithtrip Cat Ba Island is located in middle of North of areas. I took the bus from Hanoi and took about 3-4 hours and took the boat for a couple minutes! It was not far away! When I went to there, the weather was not great and a bit chilly sadly, so I could not jump into the ocean from the boat, but if the weather is nice, it would be perfect☀️ I do recommend you to go if you love being in an island🌴 Enjoyed eating seafoods on the boat were just an amazing!!! Had a really great time ✨ #vietnam #catba #backpacking #backpacker #travel #traveldairy #myfav #ベトナム横断 #ベトナム #旅 #バックパッカー #バックパッキング #旅が好き #ベトナム旅夏恋の日記 #hostel #hostellife #hostelworld #island #island Travel #beachlife

surprise cave at Ha Long Bay

#newyearadventure A truly amazing cave a must-see on our trip. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage area, the Hang Sung Sot is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay and is only accessible by boat. It involves a bit of climbing but easily doable The cave is lovely and quite interesting to visit. We enjoyed the walk through this cave. The view outside the cave is spectacular! It's totally like a postcard view!

The Beauty Of SungSot Cave

#hiddengems #thingstodo #cave #beauty #nature Halong bay is a popular tourists destination in Vietnam and it is about a 2 hrs drive from Hanoi. It consists of more than 2000 over limestone island seated on the beautiful emerald waters of Vietnam. This is where you will be able to take a chance to visit the amazing and jaw dropping sungsot cave. it takes you about 200 over steps in total up to the cave from the bottom of the bay but when you enter into the cave, it is so worth it and not something to be missed when visiting halong. This is one of the top 10 most beautiful cave and also the halong bays largest cave.

Cave exploring

On our short getaway trip to Vietnam, we visited Halong Bay and the famous Sung Sot Cave there! Also known as the Surprise Cave, it is basically a series of thick limestone formations created by natural phenomena like tectonic movements and intense weather. Even though the temperatures outside were fairly warm, it was unexpectedly cool inside the cave. We walked though the cave following a well-paved path and it was lit up beautifully with all sorts of coloured lights! Really helped to accentuate the intricate details of the limestone. At the end, we could climb a long flight of stairs up to an opening to get a picturesque view of the entire bay. My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #weekendgetaways #tripmoments #tripblazers