An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Cat Ba Island. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Cat Ba Island
see and do guide

Cat Ba beaches, Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba is home to some nice patches of beach. The most accessible are near the town and known imaginatively as Cat Co 1, Cat Co... Read more

Cat Ba beaches, Cat Ba Island

Close by Cat Ba town to the north east

Most travellers to Cat Ba will use it as a base for a Halong Bay tour that is focused around Lan Ha Bay. The landscapes are... Read more

4 August 2015

TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

31 March 2018

The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

29 April 2015

As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

14 July 2017

From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more