Cat Ba beach
The
beaches in Cat Ba island are very beautiful,
white-sand Cat Co beaches (simply called Cat Co 1 and
Cat Co 2 and 3 ) make a great place to lounge around for
the day. They are about 1 km southeast from Cat Ba town
over a steep headland; and can be reached on foot or by
motorbike or taxi. The two beaches are separated by a
small hillock that can be climbed over in about 20
minutes. Most; however; take the easier route along a
new; 700m; wooden seaside walkway around the mountain.
Cat Co 2 is the less busy and more attractive of the
two; and also offers simple accommodation and camping.
On weekends the beaches fill up with Vietnamese
tourists. The main beaches; apart from those at
Cat Ba town itself; are Cai Vieng; Hong Xoai Be and
Hong Xoai Lon.
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