American website BuzzFeed recently listed Cat Ba in the list of 11 national parks in the world that everyone should add to the list.

Established in 1986, Cat Ba National Park is located about 150 km from Hanoi capital and 45 km from Hai Phong city. Belonging to the world biosphere reserve of Cat Ba archipelago recognized by UNESCO in 2003, this national park covers over 263 square kilometers, of which 173 square kilometers is land and 90 square kilometers is coastal waters. Diverse ecosystems, both terrestrial and marine, and the wonderful beauty of the unique limestone mountains on the jade-colored water make Cat Ba National Park the only representative of Southeast Asia in the list. top 11.

Female tourist watching the coast of Cat Ba Bay at sunset

When choosing Cat Ba National Park, visitors can experience adventures in the wild or relax on the pristine beaches of Cat Ba archipelago. Only about 25 km from Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island is considered a “forgotten paradise” and is among the most beautiful bays on the planet. “If you have extra time besides exploring Cat Ba, take a small cruise around Ha Long Bay on your own,” recommends BuzzFeed. The American website also suggests April to May or September to November as ideal times to visit the park.

Sw Zealand, and Cinque Terre National Park in Italy, Banff National Paome other national parks on the list are Fiordland National Park in Nerk in Canada, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China and Yala National Park in Sri Lanka.