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Kayaking to see the phosphorescent sea, squid fishing in
the middle of the ocean, watching the Jetski fireworks
show, playing at the night market inspired by cardboard,
Cat Ba at night is an attractive destination for
tourists.
The following series of night experiences worth trying
will help make your Cat Ba trip more special and
interesting.
Watch the phosphorescent sea at Lan Ha Bay
Bioluminescence is a fascinating biological phenomenon
that occurs when certain species of plankton, such as
the algae Noctiluca scintillans, glow when disturbed by
physical movement - such as waves, paddles or
currents. The light emitted is a soft blue colour and is
most visible at night, when the sea is calm, the sky is
dark and there is no light pollution.
In Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay is one of the few places in
Vietnam where this phenomenon can be clearly observed,
thanks to its sheltered waters, few boats and thriving
plankton ecosystem. The phosphorescent sea season
usually lasts from April to September - summer, when the
sea water warms up and natural conditions become ideal
for the luminescence to occur.
The experience usually begins around 7pm to 8pm.
Visitors will be taken by boat to a sheltered area of
the bay, then kayak themselves through the calm water.
Each stroke creates a burst of light under the water,
leaving a faint blue streak that lasts like a comet's
tail. Many visitors liken the feeling to being lost in
the Pandora night forest in the movie Avatar.
Night squid fishing with fishermen
In the middle of a quiet night, the squid fishing boats
of Cat Ba fishermen are lit up and drift offshore, and
tourists, especially foreigners, are eager to join in
that journey. The best time for tourists to fish for
squid in Cat Ba is from March to June. During this time,
the sea is calm, squid often swim close to shore to
reproduce, making it easier to hunt.
Not much technique is needed, just a simple hand rod, a
few hours of casting the net in the night wind with the
golden light reflecting off the water surface is enough
to create a “very Vietnamese” experience in the eyes of
international tourists. They are curious, excited, then
delighted when feeling the rod gently jerk and pull up a
fresh, shiny squid.
Watch the large-scale Jetski fireworks show
If in the past, Cat Ba at night was often associated
with the tranquility of the sea or some light
exploration activities, then from this summer, the pearl
island is gradually becoming more brilliant with a
series of new entertainment experiences. The highlight
is the show "Symphony of the Green Island", a Jetski
fireworks show with the largest scale ever held on the
sea of ??Vietnam with a total investment of nearly 200
billion VND. 20 Jetski athletes performing fireworks
simultaneously will participate to aim to set a Guinness
World Record.
What makes the show different is the story line with
strong Asian colors - the legend of the Cat Ba crane
fairy through the flow of the five elements. A fairy
tale told through sound, light, fire, water and body
movements of the world's extreme sports "superstars". No
CGI, no post-production effects, everything is real - on
a splendid stage of the ocean.
Strolling through a unique night market inspired by
cardboard
The VUI-Fest night market in the central bay city of
Xanh Island promises to be a new “twist” for the night
experience in Cat Ba. Not a traditional market, VUI-Fest
is designed in an open model, combining culinary - art -
community space with a clear “green living” spirit with
booths inspired by recycled materials such as cardboard.
The most anticipated highlight is the “Miniature Hai
Phong Foodtour” which brings together typical dishes of
the port city such as crab noodles, crab spring rolls,
red jellyfish, spicy fish noodles… in an airy coastal
space. This is not only a place to “eat well”, but also
a way to bring the culinary culture of the port city to
the island closer to tourists while still imbued with
local identity.
The market space will be more vibrant with street
performances, visual arts and acoustic music. Visitors
can have dinner, listen to music, stroll and enjoy the
cool night sea air - a different experience from the
usual walking streets.
Right next to the market is the chain of restaurants The
Sea Beach Club, The Forest Beach Club, Sun Bavaria -
where you can enjoy a sumptuous dinner with a glass of
Sun KraftBeer craft beer and watch the brilliant
fireworks from the show, enjoying the true festival
atmosphere.
Cruise
Halong Bay offers unparalleled views of Halong Bay’s
limestone islands, caves, and emerald waters. Sunset
parties on the sundeck and early morning tai chi
sessions enhance the experience.
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