Cat Ba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Haiphong, Vietnam
About Cat Ba
The golden-headed Cat Ba langur is rarely seen, as fewer than 100 specimens are thought to survive in the wild, although it is the subject of a well-organized conservation program. The park covers both land and marine areas and has high biodiversity, although it is at risk from too rapid an increase in tourism. Other mammals in the park include civet cats and oriental giant squirrels. Although there is much beauty to explore on the island, Cat Ba town itself is rather crummy: construction, massage parlours, blaring music, touts and drunk tourists. Cat Ba town is essentially a Vietnamese resort town (think Blackpool or Torremolinos) with large numbers of Vietnamese families coming to swim and relax on some of the nearest beaches to Hanoi as well as to take budget tour boats into Lan Ha Bay.
Top Attractions in Cat Ba
Explore the best things to see and do in Cat Ba:
- ★Beaches
- ★Caves
- ★Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay
- ★Monkey Island
- ★National Park
- ★Visiting Lan Ha Bay
Where to Eat in Cat Ba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mr. Zoom Hotel and Restaurant
- 🍴Phuong Phuong Restaurant
- 🍴Tropicana Cat Ba
Where to Stay in Cat Ba
- 🏨CatBa Balo hostel
- 🏨Cat Ba Express Hostel
- 🏨Catba Island Resort & Spa
- 🏨Flamingo Cát Bà
- 🏨Hotel Phu Thanh
- 🏨Le Pont Hotel
Cat Ba Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: