Located within the World Natural Heritage site of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago, Lan Ha Bay is dubbed the "precious gem" of Vietnam's marine and island tourism. Boasting pristine and peaceful beauty with hundreds of large and small islands, along with a diverse and rich ecosystem, the bay is a really appealing destination for travelers far and wide.
Located east of Cat Ba Island off Hai Phong northern port city, Lan Ha Bay was once off the beaten path, thought of only as a ‘forgotten paradise’. The destination is now a showpiece for travelers and nature lovers to the north Vietnam coast.
Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern Province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City is the first Vietnamese inter-provincial site listed by the UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. UNESCO’s recognition has enhanced the value of this vast, majestic, and beautiful area.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage sites.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage.
Cat Ba archipelago which is offshore of Cat Hai district in the northern port city of Hai Phong comprises 367 islets and boasts white sand beaches and deep clear waters. The site received UNESCO recognition as a world biosphere reserve in 2004. Its Lan Ha Bay was among the most beautiful bays of the world, housing hundreds of magnificent mountains and ancient caves.
After nearly 2 years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism activities on Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city, have become bustling once again, promising a positive revival of the key economic sector.