For most people, holiday travels involve relaxing by the beach or hotel pool, but there are also many who see it as an opportunity to get fit or keep fit, get their heart racing and adrenaline pumping. Cat Ba Island is one the world’s five best ‘keep fit’ holiday destinations, according to Independent Media, a South African multi-content website. Kayaking in Cat Ba Istand is a favorite activity. Photo by Shutterstock/Sean Kruger. Cat Ba is an archipelago that includes 367 islands spanning 260 square kilometers, of which Cat Ba Island is the largest. The island belongs to northern city of Hai Phong. It has a wide variety of natural ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial, and is highly biodiverse. The different natural habitats found on Cat Ba Archipelago include limestone karsts, tropical limestone forests, coral reefs, mangrove and sea grass beds, lagoons, beaches, caves and willow swamp forests. Aerial view of Cat Ba Island. Photo by Shuttertock/Jimmy Tran. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Cat Ba Island among top five ‘keep fit’ destinations
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Cat Ba among world’s five travel destinations for active travelers
The Hanoitimes - For some people, traveling includes the activities of touring, relaxing by the beach or hotel pool, but for others, traveling includes getting their heart racing and adrenaline pumping through their veins. Kayaking in Cat Ba karst archipelago in Hai Phong, Vietnam has been named among five travel destinations where one can keep fit while on holiday, according to a list released by Independent Media, one of South Africa’s leading multi-platform content companies. Cat Ba, Vietnam. Photo: Trip Advisor “For those that are tempted to be in the water but have no desire to swim or surf – then perhaps grabbing a canoe and kayaking down a river would be a great idea to keep fit,” Independent Media wrote. Independent Media advises travelers that kayaking allows for one to admire the beauty that nature has to offer while exercising your arms and core and a spot where you get some of the best views is around the craggy island of Cat Ba. Travel … [Read more...] about Cat Ba among world’s five travel destinations for active travelers
Illegal resorts occupying Vietnam’s world biosphere reserve
People on a northern Vietnamese island have reported the illegal construction of many resorts, hotels and restaurants on the protected Cat Ba National Park, which is all part of the tourism ambition of the park's managers. Locals on Cat Hai island district of Hai Phong said they have seen a series of constructions sprouting up here and there along the Lan Ha Bay, which is part of the protected park, which is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Illegal constructions can also be spotted on other islands belonging to the national park nearby. “A few years ago, this area still remained untouched,” said a local. Hoang Van Thap, chief manager of the park, said all constructions on the Lan Ha Bay did not go through complete authorization protocols, but a plan to "temporarily upgrade the infrastructure was approved in principal." He said back in 2009, the park's management board set up two projects on “making use of the environment to develop ecotourism” and sought approval … [Read more...] about Illegal resorts occupying Vietnam’s world biosphere reserve
5 fishing villages that encapsulate Vietnam’s untouched beauty
Sitting at the foot of Duong Dong Mountain, little has changed in Ham Ninh since the tourism boom. Local villagers still live in the same thatched houses and catch the same shrimp, fish, pearls and sea cucumbers to earn a living. Just 20 kilometers to the south of Duong Dong Town, the capital of Phu Quoc, it is no exaggeration to call the ancient village a priceless jewel with pristine charm and beauty that has yet to be ruined by the tourist trap on Vietnam’s largest island. No one knows exactly when the ancient village was born, but it has become a must-see spot for tourists when they touch down on the glamorous island off the southwestern coast of Kien Giang. Sunrise is the best time to see the village, as the sandy beach and mossy rocks are slowly exposed to the naked day. The seafood, especially the crab, is a must if you don’t want your trip to be a waste of time. Mui Ne A multifold painting on the south central coast Once a sleepy fishing village, Mui Ne … [Read more...] about 5 fishing villages that encapsulate Vietnam’s untouched beauty
Most beautiful attractions in Vietnam, as voted on CNN
Son Doong, a 3-million-year-old cave in the central part of Vietnam, is now the world’s biggest cave. Its inner ecosystem with underground river, rich vegetation and millions of years old stalactites create an overwhelming stunning beauty.Dong Van stone plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been recognized by UNESCO as a global geological park. Many fossil specimens found in the plateau date from 400 to 600 million years. Cat Ba Island with long white sand-banks and blue sea Hanoi Opera House is located on August Revolution Square with the architecture of theaters in southern France. It is both a cultural space and a place to mark many significant events of Vietnam. Experiencing the rise and fall of history, Hoi An ancient town attracts visitors with thoughtful roofs, ancient wooden houses and colorful lanterns. The cable cars with an average height of 45 meters above the sea level brings a unique travel experience in the paradise island of Nha … [Read more...] about Most beautiful attractions in Vietnam, as voted on CNN