If You're NearbyNatureIslandsNational parks

Cat Ba Island

Hai Phong

The largest island near Ha Long Bay, with a national park and boat trips into the quieter Lan Ha Bay.

Photo: Binh Giang · Public domain
Best Time to Go
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Cat Ba Island is being written. It's on the Northern Vietnam list as If You're Nearby.

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Nature · UNESCO

Ha Long Bay

Quang Ninh
About 15 miles away

Thousands of limestone islands in emerald water, by overnight junk boat.

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Cities · Food

Hanoi

About 75 miles away

A motorcycle-filled Old Quarter, French villas and bowls of pho.

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Nature · UNESCO

Ninh Binh

About 81 miles away

Boats through caves, among rice fields called Ha Long on land.

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Northern Vietnam

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa's terraces.

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