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Fishing boats Vietnam

Therina Groenewald: Fishing boats Vietnam – Professional photographer

Located to the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is home of Cat Ba Island 5,400 ha are under the management of Cat Ba National Park. You can visit Lan Ha Bay during a Halong Bay overnight cruise. The other opsion is to rent a boat and start your journey from Cat Ba Island.

While the administrative boundaries place Lan Ha Bay within Hai Phong Province, the similarity in its formations. There is 400 islets scattered over the area. Locals and tourists alike mutually acknowledge it as a part of the vast Halong Bay zone.

More pristine

Unlike its famous neighbour, Lan Ha Bay reserves a more pristine scenery. It has an intense concentration of limestone mountains, which the sea surface has partitioned into smaller bays and gulfs. With over a hundred beautiful, small beaches lying at the feet of the mountains, there is no problem finding a good spot for swimming. You can also organize a private beach BBQ, or an overnight camp. Just imagine, after a long day of exploration in caves and grottos, you can totally relax while bathing in the azure waters and breathing the salty sea breeze of Lan Ha Bay.

Gained popularity

Lan Ha Bay has gradually gained popularity, thanks to its unspoiled and magnificent natural beauty, and as people look for pristine and less-crowded destinations. Just 30 minutes by boat from Cat Ba Island, you will be charmed by breath-taking views of the bay. A rock-climbing & deep water soloing or snorkelling & diving trip is also a great idea. Lan Ha Bay, among the three bays in Halong Bay zone, is considered to have the best water quality for diving and good conditions for rock-climbing (both on Cat Ba Island and on the bay). For overnight stays, Lan Ha Bay offers many options of hotels, hostels, and bungalows on Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai Village, and Monkey Island (Cat Dua Island), or you can choose to spend your night on a cruise or junk boat, surrounded by rock and water.