Friday, 2 October 2015

The Other Fascinations of Vietnam Beyond Halong Bay



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Northeastern Vietnam’s Big shot is Halong Bay, and this UNESCO recognized territory is a vital Vietnamese experience, this wild canvass also portrays the rugged limestone cliffs, verdant rainforests, hidden caves, gushing waterfalls and ancient marvels.  


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Towards the south of Halong Bay floats the Cat Ba Island, whose reputation for adventure sports is fast becoming a legend. Towards its east is Bai Tu Long Bay which is again a colorful and vibrant smorgasbord of natural delights, and the mystical Quan Lan is gaining cult followership among intrepid travelers. 

Here we have tried to fetch you the essence of the Cat Ba:-

Cat Ba

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Have you ever envisioned Halong Bay without the crowds? It’s not just a fantasy; you can live the experience at Cat Ba Island. Most of the tours in Cat Ba are centered on Lan Ha Bay, which is lesser swarmed, relatively pristine and has splendid sandy beaches. Cat Ba National Park is yet another priceless jewel, which is literally covered up with dense forests. 

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Rough, jungle shrouded Cat Ba, the largest in the Bay, is fast becoming the country’s adventure sport and ecotourism capital. Rich choices of adrenaline pumping activities like sailing, bird-watching, cycling and rock climbing exists. 


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About half of the total area of Cat Ba island along with 90 sq Km of the surrounding waters was sanctioned as national park in the 1986, with a motive of  preserving the ecological systems of the island: lush green forest on the hills, marshlands at the foot of the hills, coastal swamps, freshwater ponds and sublime coral reefs. The major part of the coastline is marked with rocky cliffs, but there are various sandy shores as well as small, picturesque fishing villages are small coves. Lakes, cascades and caves blemish the imposing limestone hills. Lan Ha Bay, surrounding the southern waters off cat Ba, is dotted by hundreds of green-clad limestone islands with several forlorn beaches. 


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The best time to visit Cat Ba is from September to November, when the air and water are soothingly mild and the skies are mostly cleared. 

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