Vietnamese people use the term "Pearl Island" only to praise the richest, most beautiful islands. Other than Phu Quoc on the southern water, Cat Ba is the other one that shares the ear-catching nickname.

Just 25 kilometers from Halong Bay, only 30 kilometers away from the central city of Hai Phong, Cat Ba is a perfect alternative choice for the famous bay with its similar characters in geography and climate. Located on the southeastern edge of Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island is the largest of more than three hundreds islands of Cat Ba Archipelago.

Cat Ba Island has made its name known for its richness of nature and the uniqueness of local way of life. Cat Ba National Park promises exciting adventures into the primitive tropical forest, the home of hundreds fauna and flora species. From Cat Ba Town, blue and clean Cat Co beaches are just in within walking distance. You can enjoy many activities such as kayaking, swimming, fishing village trekking and even rock climbing on Cat Ba as well as other islets of Lan Ha Bay….