Captivated by the beauty of the World’s Natural Heritage Wonders – Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba Archipelago

At the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on September 16, the Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba archipelago complex was recognized as a World Natural Heritage. This is also the first inter-provincial world heritage site in Vietnam. Surely, anyone who admires the landscape here will be amazed at its magical beauty.

Considered a precious gem in the northern sea of Vietnam, Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong) and Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh) are ideal destinations for those who love to explore. These two famous locations both possess beautiful landscapes, pristine beaches, magnificent islands, and caves. As a result, Ha Long Bay and the Cat Ba archipelago consistently rank as the top tourist destinations in the northern part of the country as a whole, drawing in millions of visitors each year.

The Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba archipelago is regarded as a living “museum” of the Gulf of Tonkin region since it contains up to seven marine and island ecosystems and has the largest maritime forest in Vietnam, covering an area of more than 17,000 hectares. Coming to Ha Long-Cat Ba, visitors can easily immerse themselves in the masterpieces that nature has bestowed on this place, a place where visitors can “up to the forest—down to the sea” in just a few steps. Visitors can engage in a variety of activities, such as swimming, diving, yachting, and kayaking, in addition to exploring caves and cuisine with a variety of fresh seafood meals.

Certainly, with the title “natural heritage”, this new complex promises to bring even more surprises in the near future. To have the best experience of your trip to the Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba archipelago, book your trip with Lua Viet Tours next time!