Viet Hai Fishing Village is a unique and lesser-known destination when visiting Cat Ba. If you want to explore an unparalleled place, you should inquire about the ancient houses and discover this location.
This summer, Cat Ba is welcoming a large number of tourists. However, if you are an adventure enthusiast, you should not miss visiting places such as Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, Cannon Fort, Monkey Island, or Viet Hai Fishing Village. If you want to experience a lesser-known destination and explore a new and unfamiliar land, you can visit Viet Hai Fishing Village.
To get here, you can choose one of two ways: trekking through Cat Ba National Park or taking a boat to the island. However, if you want a better experience, you should sign up for a tour that includes visiting Lan Ha Bay, kayaking, and visiting Viet Hai Fishing Village. This tour lasts only half a day, from morning until noon or from noon until evening, and offers you unique and exciting experiences.
You can rent a small boat for 6 to 10 people for 600,000 VND. You will be taken to a secluded small beach with white sand and crystal-clear water by a guided kayak boat. The kayak rental price for two people ranges from 80,000 to 100,000 VND. When you arrive at Viet Hai Fishing Village, if you want to explore the village, you can ask the boat driver to contact in advance to arrange a free electric car ride and explore the village by bike.
Here are some important notes when traveling to Cat Ba:
There are three ways to get to Cat Ba Island, including going from Got Ferry Terminal, taking a ferry from Tuan Chau, and recently, using the cable car. If you choose to take the cable car, please note that after arriving on the island, you will need to find other means of transportation such as a taxi to get around.
Taking the Got Ferry is still the most popular option, with an average ferry trip every 30 minutes. It is convenient to go early before 7 am and take the fast ferry. However, if there is a traffic jam at Got Ferry Terminal, you may have to wait for a long time.
Avoid choosing public holidays to visit Cat Ba as there is a risk of having to wait for a long time at the ferry terminal, and the beaches on the island will be overcrowded.
During peak days and holidays in Cat Ba, services from accommodations to dining can be overloaded, so you need to consider carefully before making reservations to avoid any undesirable issues.
If you want to dine on floating restaurants on the island, consider the prices carefully as they are usually quite high and may vary depending on the owner’s mood.
Viet Hai is a special attraction, and the ancient houses are an interesting destination when visiting Cat Ba Island.
Viet Hai is an ancient fishing village located in Viet Hai Island commune, Cat Hai district, with about 80 households living here. Some households operate homestays, although the number of visitors is still low. The entire village does not lock their doors as everyone knows each other and always welcomes guests with open doors. If you happen to pass by a house while the family is having a meal, you will be invited to join them.
If you want to experience a homestay in Viet Hai Village, there is a unique address, an ancient house built by the French. The house is located deep in the forest and features the architecture and structure characteristics of ancient houses in the North. This house has one bedroom with a price of 600,000 VND and is managed by a local resident. If you want to have meals, you can request the housekeeper to cook for you.
