Occupying a large part of Cat Ba Island, the Cat Ba National Park covers a verdant area of about 263 square kilometers and it is the verdant home of the Cat Ba Langur, an immensely endangered species as it accounts for about 100 animals within the park. Make the national park part of your travel itinerary and consider investing in quality accommodation in Hanoi Vietnam which comes to you in the form of the Somerset West Lake Hanoi. With a central location and elegant interiors, you’ll feel well at home at this popular option for luxury serviced accommodation Hanoi has to offer its adventure-seeking visitors. Explore the intriguing confines of the Cat Ba National Park via a bout of hiking if you’ve got a day to spend communing with the natural world. A lush array of hiking trails await, which include a walk to a peak viewing tower, which will take around 2 hours roundtrip. Visitors are cautioned to be mindful of the recent weather, as the trail can be a tad slippery and muddy if it’s rained recently. You will also come across a frog pond, which afford a short nature walk within its perimeters, or if you prefer professional guidance, a range of guided tours are also available for about 15,000 Vietnamese Dong. This unique nature sanctuary is the last bastion of the Cat Ba Langur, a golden-headed primate. Further exploration of the park will reveal both land and marine areas, in addition to an impressive biodiversity, including the oriental giant squirrels and civet cats. A haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the Cat Ba National Park is an excellent addition to your travel itinerary in Vietnam.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
