If Bau Trang is the most beautiful coastal road in Central Vietnam, the most beautiful coastal road in the North calls the name of the road on Cat Ba Island.
About the road on Cat Ba island
If you want to go to Cat Ba Island, everyone must think of ships, canoes or ferries, but if there are heavy storms on rainy days, this means is completely not feasible, not to mention on peak days like the end. Week or tourist season, the ferry will be very easily blocked, and have to wait in line for a long time.
That is why in 2017 the route connecting Cai Vieng ferry with the center of Cat Ba town on Cat Ba island, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city was upgraded and repaired, along with the bridge. Vietnam’s longest cross-sea crossing at Tan Vu – Lach Huyen has been completed to serve the most convenient travel needs for people.
The beautiful road on the island (Photo @ sunsmile.pog)
The road on Cat Ba Island has a total length of up to 35km, the first point is Dinh Vu Island and the end point is the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Cat Hai district, the roadbed is from 5.5m to 7.5m wide, some sections are built. with 4 lanes and 2 lanes section, so you can spend 1 day freely exploring.
Road trip on Cat Ba island
The first starting point of the beautiful road on Cat Ba Island is Cai Vieng ferry, when passing Sun Group cable car station, you will experience the first slope winding zigzag road like the passes. legend in the Northwest .
The winding road (Photo @ tpy00)
Upon arriving at Hien Hao Commune People’s Committee, there will be 2 routes to the center of Cat Ba town about 25km long: one is a newly built coastal road, the other is a long-standing road through Cat Ba national forest .
And according to experience in Cat Ba island , tourists will prefer the coastal road. Because it is covered with flat resin meandering in harmony with the mountain shape, with one side being the steep slopes of the fresh green color of the mountains and forests, the other is the turquoise water, sparkling in the sun of the sea. both. So, when following this road, visitors will feel the magical change of the natural scenery.
One side is the mountain and the other is the sea (Photo @_____set_____)
Moreover, the side of the road is surrounded by a row of low concrete painted with prominent red skull lines, both to protect safety and create more highlights, helping visitors to obtain virtual living pictures. statue.
Beautiful pictures, no criticism (Photo Fb Minh Quang Quang)
Especially, if you conquer the coastal road on Cat Ba island in March, you can also admire the blooming rice flowers like thousands of sparkling flames, lighting up the whole sky, now without stopping. Taking a few “for life” commemorative photos is indeed very sorry for nature.
In March, rice flowers bloom bright red (Photo @phongleegia)
In addition, also during this time, if you go slowly and pay close attention, visitors will also see a lot of colorful flowers blooming on the cliffs such as pure white, pure white flowers. The sweet scent flies all over several kilometers, or the yellow cat’s dizziness like the sun sitting on the hill … makes everyone ecstatic and love to take their eyes off.
Flowers bloom brightly on the mountain (Photo: LE TAN)
Although when traveling on Cat Ba Island, people prefer the coastal road, but it does not mean that this cross-island road is not beautiful, but simply that they are too familiar with its appearance, so they want to challenge. only new things.
Shoot from above is beautiful shimmering (Photo Fb Manh Zô)
Accordingly, of course, the traditional road across Cat Ba island will not be smooth and spacious like the newly built road, but its atmosphere brings a feeling of peace, closer to nature.
The two sides of the road are surrounded by green trees, when the wind blows, there will be funny murmuring sounds like a melodious music of the mountains. Therefore, it has always been the favorite route of foreign tourists for cycling and walking.
The two sides of the road are green and green (Photo @the_wayward_lens)
Especially when March comes, the litchi flowers bloom all the way, making the scent lingering in the hearts of visitors, while in the period from early November to the end of December, a forest of rag flowers bloomed frantic, swaying in the wind, makes us feel like we are straying to dreamlike Korea.
The season of grass is so surreal (Photo: Xuan Thuy Fb)
Some notes when conquering the road on Cat Ba island
– The road is quite spacious and airy, so you can use both cars and motorbikes, but it is advisable to ride a motorbike to easily enjoy the scenery and enjoy the fresh air on the island, in which gear will be given priority. above all, for the higher safety.
– Besides, the road on Cat Ba Island is quite easy to go, but there will be many “sharp” bends no less than the Northwest Pass roads, so only those with hard steering and professional travelers should take the wheel.
– Before going, bring your car to a warranty service and check carefully from the tubes, tires, chains, spark plugs, oil to the brake, and fill with gasoline … to limit unexpected incidents on the road.
– Should use a helmet with glasses, pillow covers, elbows, wear gloves and closed clothing, … to protect the body. 
Carefully protect when traveling (Photo @ vinhnguyenh66)
– Remember to bring necessary documents such as ID card / ID card, driver’s license, vehicle registration, car insurance, road toll payment and cash.
– In addition, you can also bring basic car repair items such as pliers, screwdrivers, wrench, spare tires, spark plugs or self-patching glue …
– In particular, to ensure compliance with traffic laws such as: do not rush, overtake, encroach lanes, go in the opposite direction, drink alcohol …
It can be said that, besides the blue beaches, white sand, golden sunshine or picturesque, peaceful islands, the road on Cat Ba Island is a place that you definitely cannot miss when traveling to Hai Phong. .
Photo: Internet