Let’s prepare good physical fitness to immerse yourself in the majestic, pristine mountain forest along the trail crossing Cat Ba National Park to the Viet Hai community-based tourism site.
Cat Ba National Park is a world biosphere reserve covering more than 17,300 ha (nearly 11,000 ha of forested mountains), with rich biodiversity, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers. In the photo: Cat Ba National Park Center, the starting point of the journey.About 1 km past the gate of Cat Ba National Park is the starting point of the forest trail leading to the Viet Hai community-based tourism site.Along the exploration route, visitors have impressive experiences with an ancient banyan tree whose flattened aerial roots branch out like a gateway welcoming the journey. Cat Ba National Park is home to 1,585 plant species, including many precious timber trees.The unique root system of an ancient tree along the forest trail.On Ang Phay peak, a banyan tree growing symbiotically with another woody tree forms a shape resembling a pair of lovers, delighting visitors after a physically demanding stretch.The exploration route through Cat Ba National Park is far from easy, yet always captivating for adventurous visitors.Ech (Frog) pond is a well-known site located about 6 km from the gate of Cat Ba National Park, halfway up the mountain at an elevation of 80 m above sea level, covering an area of 3.2 ha. In the dry season, the pond shrinks, with many shallow sections, while the bottom is covered by a thick layer of mud formed from decomposed fallen leaves and branches.The trail is challenging with many steep slopes; however, these climbs are not long, and visitors can experience primary forest along the way.During the journey, visitors can pause to relax on rock faces and admire the pristine, majestic natural scenery.Visitors pass through many winding, steep trails before reaching the Viet Hai community-based tourism site.After the long journey, visitors can relax in the peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the fresh, majestic natural scenery of the Viet Hai community-based tourism site, nestled among towering limestone mountains.
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