The dramatic landscapes are characterised by limestone boulders, coral reefs, mangrove forests, lagoons, beaches, and willow swamp forests. UNESCO has recognised the archipelago as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Local people have long been reportedly involved in illegal wild bird hunting and poaching in Cat Ba Island of the northern city of Hai Phong and local authorities have failed to curb the problem for decades.

Located 45 km east of Hai Phong port city, Cat Ba boasts a typical ecological system in Vietnam, including tropical rain forests, limestone islands, mangrove forests, coral reefs and sea grass.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a five-day ban, under 12-seater cars were allowed to go to Cat Ba Island via Got-Cai Vieng Ferry in the northern city of Hai Phong.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 500 youth of Cat Hai Island District in the northern port city of Hai Phong participated in a coastal cleanup campaign on Cat Ba Island yesterday morning, Sept 22.

Giving up a promising job, Nguyen Truong Sinh travels to every corner of the forest and natural sanctuary to capture stunning images of rare and precious wild animals with the desire to call on the community to protect wildlife.

 VietNamNet Bridge – I was visiting Con Vanh as a promise to a friend who had assured me that a short break on the islet was just what I needed after a particularly stressful time at work.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lure of rock-climbing has been bringing several local and foreign visitors to Cat Ba in recent times. It is an ideal place for those who love adventure sports to indulge in their hobby.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has approved a plan to empower businesses to exploit the railways and waterways on the Lao Cai-Hai Phong route. The plan is aimed at reducing the overloading of the land route.

 VietNamNet Bridge – If tourists come to Viet Nam with hopes of experiencing something truly special they should design their own tours, says Tran Dan, a tour guide and founder of Art Tour Vietnam.

 The Hanoi-based GIICO International Investment Group has announced a plan to build a 2-billion USD tourism complex on Cat Ba Island in the northern city of Hai Phong.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Long Bay the northeastern province of Quang Ninh Province includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project organized fun-filled summer activities for school children on Cat Ba Island as part of their conservation education program.