One of the most spectacular beaches in Asia

Microsoft's travel site recommends Cat Ba (Hai Phong) as number 2 in the list of 10 most spectacular beaches in Asia.

Đảo Cát Bà, Hải phòng: Một trong những bãi biển ngoạn mục nhất châu Á

Lan Ha Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Cat Ba.

Cat Ba archipelago has about 367 large and small islands, of which Cat Ba Island is the most attractive tourist destination. Known as the pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin, this place is favored by nature with beautiful scenery, blue beaches, towering limestone mountains and diverse flora and fauna ecosystems.

Coming to Cat Ba, a series of attractive and interesting places are waiting for tourists to explore and experience. Besides the beautiful poetic beaches, Cat Ba National Park is also a destination not to be missed. Visitors will admire the deep green primeval forests, enjoy the open, fresh air and cool climate. Not only that, Cat Ba National Park has high biodiversity with diverse flora and fauna, including the rare langur.

One of the most beautiful bays in Cat Ba is Lan Ha Bay, possessing the peaceful beauty of a paradise. Lan Ha Bay still has a wild beauty because this place is not yet known to many international tourists. If you are looking for a peaceful place in the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, visitors should come here, immerse themselves in nature, relax in the cool sea breeze, or explore the beautiful check-in locations right in the bay.

In addition, places such as Trung Trang cave, Quan Y cave, Cai Beo ancient fishing village, and Than Cong fortress all offer visitors interesting and different experiences in Cat Ba.

Besides Cat Ba, 9 other destinations also recommended by Microsoft Travel include: Maldives, Osaka (Japan), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), El Nido and Boracay (Philippines), Phuket (Thailand), Bali, Pulau Nusa Penida and Komodo (Indonesia).

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