Other than taking the tour to Ha Long bay in Cat Ba Islands. There are few land attraction that can visit. Today we rent a motorbike from our hotel for USD4 (VND90k) then add 2 liter of petrol for VND40k. We departed to Cat Ba National Park.
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| Banh Mi with Chicken VND45k |
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| Motor that we rented |
After 40 minutes ride, we reached the Cat Ba National Park. The motor parking fee is VND5k. After we bought the ticket for VND40k/person, we just knew that this ticket include the Trung Trang Cave which is near to the Cat Ba National PArk entrance. The man said that the opening time for the cave is until 11:30am and reopen at 1:30pm. Hence we went to visit the Trung Trang Cave first. Inside the cave in quite amazing as the stalactite and stalagmite look very beautiful.
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| Trung Trang Cave |
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| Some description of Trung Trang Cave at the entrance |
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| Need to climb some staircases |
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| We walked until a place that is so dark and there is a door and not dare to go further and we took another way |
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| They are very beautiful |
After backed to the National Park entrance, we started our hiking towards the Ngu Lam Peak. There is very clear sign, path and staircase and i think no guide is needed. There are many people climbing to the top too. The last few path is quite challenging as it is very steep that need to climb carefully. The first peak that we reached is in the hut that have upstair. From here, we can see the Ngu Lam Peak is just not far away. Then we climbed to to the Peak which have very steep path too. The view from the peak is quite amazing but it is too foggy today. The view can be more breathtaking. After took enought photo, we climbed back and rode back to town.
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| There is a resort inside the Cat Ba National Park |
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| The journey is quite easy at the few hundred meters |
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| Before reaching the hut, this is the hardest climb as it is very steep and not a proper staircase. |
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| The view is amazing! |
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| Standing on this stone is a must photo taking spot! |
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| Climbing down need to be careful! |
We had lunch in the local restaurant. The lady still can speak some English and hence we can order correct food.
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Left: Fried Rice VND20k
Right: Fried Chicken VND30k |
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| Steamed sweet potato VND10k for a big one |
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| Fried corn or potato, VND5k each |
Then we went to the Cat Ba Beach called Cat Co 1. The seawater and beach is not as nice as at the Palawan. However, the limestone karst here is very amazing. We walked the path along the coast to see the limestone karst.
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| Cat Co I |
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| Walking along the coast |
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| Layered limestone |
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| The middle island looks like a whale |
After that, we rode to the Cannon Fort. There is an entrance fee of VND40k/person. After bought the ticket, we continued ride up to the top and park for free at a shelter roof. Then we walked to the west observatory, military marker, military showhouse, U-tunnel, East observatory. It is quite worth to visit here as the fort built quite differently. Since, today is very cloudy. We couldn't see the sunset and hence we down early.
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| View from West observatory |
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| View from the artillery marker |
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| The path is pathed with stone |
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| U-tunnel |
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| View from east observatory |
Then we had the seafood dinner at the Yummy Restaurant.
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Left : Crab with Thai Curry and rice VND120k! Very cheap!
Top right : Grilled Squid Satay with rice VND80k
Bottom right : Fried Spring Roll VND40k |
Our Expenses
Breakfast : VND90k
Motor : VND130k
Cat Ba National Park : VND80k
Parking : VND5k
Lunch : VND60k
Cannon Fort : VND40k
Snack : VND10k
Dinner : VND270k
Water : VND9k
Accomodation : VND122k
TOTAL : VND816k
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