The Pearl of Cat Ba not only has vibrant and bustling beaches but also has many “shy girls hiding in the mountains” with pure, pure, and peaceful beauty, typically like Van Boi beach.
Bai Van Boi is a pristine beach located opposite Rua Gioi Island on Lan Ha Bay , Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city , about 3km from the center of Cat Ba town, attracting many visitors. everyday.
The picturesque scene of Van Boi beach
Bai Van Boi does not have too much human hand intervention, surrounded by steep cliffs, the wild and natural look is still quite clear.
In addition, the combination of undulating mountains covered with green moss, rows of ancient trees, green coconut trees with turquoise blue sea and sky high, makes The island place is a picturesque setting.
Picturesque (Photo @ jbutler89)
In particular, the sandy beach in Van Boi , although not stretched immensely, is favored by nature with its curvaceous shape like a beautiful crescent moon and pure white color, whenever the sun shines on again. glistening as hidden diamonds, making everyone admire.
The sand is so snow white (Photo @vananhwww)
Not only that, the appearance of a resort with thatched-roofed bungalows located along the cliffs and a wooden bridge stretching across the sea, makes it seem like you are lost in a high-quality Maldives. in Cat Ba’s heart.
Feel like getting lost in the world famous island paradise (Photo @habinbonn)
Activities not to be missed at Van Boi beach
Like many other beaches or islands on Lan Ha Bay, Van Boi Beach also has a quiet and fresh atmosphere, separate from the modern, hustle and bustle world out there, making anyone come to I also feel very relaxed and comfortable, all sorrows are gone, it seems that all are left alone, waves and clouds.
However, the most impressive point here is probably the fairly shallow water, quiet and super clean waves, allowing visitors to freely swim in the sea to dispel the sweltering heat of the summer. At the same time, thanks to the clear water, you can also comfortably watch the colorful coral reefs hidden on the seabed.
Bathing is the most attractive activity (Photo @ nhatanhvu13)
As for those who are passionate about experience and discovery, they can rent a kayak and float on Van Boi beach , then slip through each ravine to admire the magnificent scenery of the rock. Or if you prefer to go further, you can take a boat to Monkey Island to watch the fun monkeys climb quickly from tree to tree to pick fruit and the peaceful Van Gia floating fishing village, will definitely be interesting. .
Kayaking is suitable for those who love to experience (Photo @thanh_linkin)
Besides, watching the “giant mirror” on the water surface continuously changes colors in each time frame of the day such as: the bright pink of dawn, the sparkling yellow of the sun’s rays, the blue white spots. of the sky with drifting clouds at noon and charming golden color in the afternoon of sunset, will also make you more love for life.
During the day there are many interesting games, the night will be no less, because the large sandy beach at Van Boi Cat Ba beach is suitable for you to organize fun events and outdoor festivals, with music. vibrant and bright lights, or make a delicious BBQ with fresh seafood that you have captured under a fanciful starry sky, shimmering like a galaxy in the sea breeze. luscious.
Interesting entertainment events (Photo by Fb Hoe Dinh Quang)
If you have dressed splendidly and do not want to be smoky, do not worry, because the resort on the island always has delicious and varied seafood buffet with raw seafood ingredients and raw materials. processed through the hands of skilled chefs with many years of experience.
Typically: fragrant grilled dishes served with salads, many types of toast and a variety of unique sauces, fresh seafood including lobster, raw oysters, crab, salmon, mackerel, herring, shrimp Grilled clams, abalone, crabs, oysters, clams, prawns and octopus blood cockles… “I want to swallow my tongue” is always there.
Super delicious dishes (Photo @momosfoodworld)
Resting on Van Boi beach
If you intend to stay overnight on Van Boi beach , surely you cannot ignore Van Boi Ecolux Resort, because this is the only resort built on the island with 12 rooms, combining the traditional features of Vietnamese countryside with thatched roofs with modern glass doors and luxurious furniture, gives visitors the most comfortable stay.
In particular, the price of 2 days 1 night from Sunday to Wednesday is from 2,500,000 VND / room and from Thursday to Saturday is from 3,000,000 VND / room, for sea view rooms for 2 adults and 1 Children under 6 years old. Bungalow Special Sea View Room for 2 adults and 2 children will be priced from 3,800,000 VND / room.
The lovely houses at the resort (Photo @hoatanf)
Especially, with booking here you will be provided with free buffet breakfast, free 2-way shuttle from Cai Beo wharf, free Kayak, 2 free cocktails and many other attractive incentives. Particularly, food will have to be ordered separately from 799,000 VND / person.
Some note when visiting Van Boi beach
– Unlike Tu Do Island , which has electricity 24 / 24h, but the phone signal and wifi are a bit weak, so take the initiative to preload music and games offline while in town for entertainment.
– If you bring something to grill yourself, you will be charged a service fee from 100,000 VND to 150,000 VND / person by the resort, which can be said to be quite expensive, so you can refer to eating at the resort on Van Boi Island for convenience.
– Sunscreen, sunscreen towel, wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses to protect eyes and skin are essential accessories when going to the beach.
– Although the beach here is quite shallow, visitors should still use life jackets for safety when participating in water activities.
– How to get there: You buy a high-speed train ticket or a ferry from Beo wharf of Cat Ba town to Cat Hai, Dinh Vu – Ninh Tie wharf and Got – Cai Vieng wharf of Cat Ba island and then walk around Lan Ha bay. are stopped at the beach, with a total travel time from 30 to 40 minutes. 
Visitors have to take a boat to get to the beach (Photo @bomieu)
This summer, if you don’t know where to go to “cool off”, give Van Boi beach in Cat Ba a date!
5 ATTRACTIVE BEACHES WHEN TRAVELING TO CAT BA
Cat Ba is the largest island among nearly 2000 islands of the Ha Long Bay archipelago. Nature here is pristine, forests, sea, rivers, streams, mountains, hills, valleys, sandbanks, caves, interspersed together create a fascinating landscape. recognized as the world biosphere reserve not only fully converging biodiversity values but also a tourist destination of thousands of tourists by attractive eco-tourism area, a magical cave system. , many clean beaches, ideal resort.
Dubbed the Pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba Tourism always carries on its pristine and majestic beauty, with beautiful beaches like paradise, spreading throughout the island. With 5 swimming spots below, hopefully, your travel to Cat Ba becomes attractive in your holiday.
1. The beaches of Cat Co 1,2,3
In the center of Cat Ba street, you can walk or rent a motorbike to reach the beaches of Cat Co 1, Cat Co hai and Cat Co 3 are not beaches too big but discreet, the water is clear. The beaches are connected by a small route along the mountainside.
Cat Co 1 beach is the largest and most attractive, located around the mountain, fresh air and clear blue water, is a place where visitors often come to rest and swim. Cat Co 2 beach is peaceful and a bit mysterious. Cat Co 3 beach has relatively contemporary colors. On the shore, outside the entertainment area is a complex of micro-motels suitable for all families. Although the beach is not as charming as Cat Co 1 or Cat Co 2, this is a place with many waves and quite deep, suitable for many experienced swimmers.
What is better than after bathing, we can enjoy delicious dishes and attractive specialties. At the beautiful and attractive and bustling Cat Co beaches, the system of motels, quality hotels here with increasingly completed services are gradually gaining the hearts of tourists everywhere.
2. Cat Dua Island (Monkey Island) Beach
To get to Monkey Island, tourists usually take a boat from Beo wharf for about 10 minutes to go through Cai Beo fishing village, pass a few small islands and then head straight to Monkey Island. Monkey Island or Cat Dua beach is located on Monkey Island, about 1 km long. Cat Dua Beach is considered as a place to enjoy the feeling of “real swimming”. Cat Dua Beach is loved by the clear water and is located in the middle of the beautiful Lan Ha Bay. for. Visitors will definitely love the feeling of bathing in cool water amidst wild and mysterious nature.
Arranged in an arc around Monkey Island, Cat Dua beach is divided into two small beaches with distinct beauty This place has a military garrison and is an ideal bathing spot in the style of “paradise”. Beach with white sand strip, clear blue sea water, clear bottom.
Cat Dua 2 beach is quieter and hidden behind the mountain’s cliff. This place is special because of the vitality of wild pineapple, maple tree, white apple tree, … At this beautiful beach, visitors can also enjoy the interesting services of the Monkey Island Resort Cat Ba, blended with nature.
Please refer to Cat Ba tourism experience
3. Tung Thu
beach About 2km from the center of Cat Ba town toward the forest, Tung Thu is the most poetic and attractive beach on Cat Ba Island. Bai Tung Thu wears a beauty that does not stop in the wild but modern and seductive. Tung Thu beach has rippling and quieter water waves than Cat Co beaches, attracting many tourists by its rare poetic and unspoiled beauty, clean blue sea water and straight yellow sand. Especially at Tung Thu beach is an outdoor stage on the beach that is uniquely designed.
Tung Thu beach stretches with blue sea, white sand, yellow sunshine, here visitors will be swept by the clean and blue sea water. The waves are quieter and quieter than other beaches. Shaded green trees. All make a strange and irresistible Tung Thu. In addition, you can drop yourself on the boat to enjoy the fresh taste of the sea. Enjoy dishes with bold flavors of the North in luxury restaurants. Or relax at the luxury resort next to the beach.
4. Van Boi beach
Located on a small island facing the island of Like Rua in Lan Ha Bay, Van Boi beach attracts summer tourists with all the beauty of a young girl in spring. Different from the bustle in Cat Co beach, Van Boi beach still retains its wild and natural charm. Small Van Boi Beach, surrounded by a protruding part of a cliff. Short white sand, smooth and shallow sea.
Bathing in the beautiful beach, visitors will feel as if they are immersed in majestic mountains, with rustic nature, and full of sea flavor. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the sand or the coral reefs are bragging and enjoying the few rays of sunlight shining down a large area in waves.
This place is quite deserted but extremely beautiful. Visitors can visit Van Boi beach once a day to reward themselves with a different new feeling. To immerse yourself in nature Cat Ba does not overlap by place.
5. Nam Cat beach
From Beo wharf, visitors take a boat towards Lan Ha Bay about 15 minutes to reach the pristine Nam Cat Island, located on Nam Cat Island, a beautiful beach about 500 meters long. Comfortable gradually down to a calm, clear, ideal blue sea. The beach embraces fine white sand. Small limestone islands create an isolated but poetic scene.
The whole island is covered with green vegetation. Nam Cat beach becomes strangely attractive by quiet and private space. Coming to Nam Cat beach, visitors can also enjoy the peaceful feeling to discover the beautiful natural features and fresh seafood dishes.
Photo: Internet