Cat Ba, Vietnam

Parks & nature in Cat Ba

3 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Green escapes in Cat Ba, parks, gardens and natural spots to catch your breath.

Cat Ba National Park

13,275 reviews

Cát Bà National Park (Vietnamese: Vườn Quốc Gia Cát Bà) is a World Heritage Site designated as a biosphere reserve in northern Vietnam. The park is part of Cát Bà Island in Hạ Long Bay and is administered by the city of Haiphong. The park is located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Hai Phong, covering about 263 square kilometres (102 sq mi) and comprising 173 square kilometres (67 sq mi) of land and 90 square kilometres (35 sq mi) of inshore water. The Cát Bà langur, also known as the white-headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is resident within the park and is classified by

Park & nature4.8

Lan Hạ Bay

838 reviews

Lan Hạ Bay boasts emerald waters, towering limestone islands, and secluded beaches, often explored by cruise boats away from the crowds.

Park & nature4.8

Cát Bà Island

838 reviews

Cát Bà Island features a vast national park with hiking trails, diverse wildlife, and stunning limestone karsts overlooking Lan Hạ Bay.

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What is the best-known of the parks & nature in Cat Ba?

Cat Ba National Park is the most reviewed, with 13,275 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Cat Ba's parks & nature is worth going out of your way for?

Lan Hạ Bay rates highest at 4.8 out of 5 across 838 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of parks & nature ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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