{"id":10686,"date":"2025-07-06T18:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T18:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sealifegroup.com\/explore-viet-hai-village-cat-ba-fun-things-to-do\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T17:13:28","slug":"explore-viet-hai-village-cat-ba-fun-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sealifegroup.com\/en\/explore-viet-hai-village-cat-ba-fun-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba. 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Over time, the community grew, maintaining a lifestyle deeply connected to nature. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>February to March<\/strong>: Spring brings cool weather and a light mist that creates a magical, dreamy atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June<\/strong>: The landscape comes alive with lush greenery and golden rice fields. The pleasant weather is perfect for exploring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get to Viet Hai Village<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Boat<\/strong>: From Beo Pier (in Cat Ba Town), take a boat to the Viet Hai pier. From there, it&#8217;s a short walk or electric buggy ride into the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Trekking<\/strong>: For the more adventurous, a trek through Cat Ba National Park offers a chance to experience its diverse ecosystem firsthand on your way to the village.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Activities<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biking &amp; Trekking<\/strong>: Explore the village and its beautiful surroundings by bike or on foot, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the peaceful scenery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Experience<\/strong>: Interact with the friendly locals to learn about their traditional fishing methods and daily rural life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Cuisine<\/strong>: Savor local specialties like b\u00e1nh \u0111a cua (red noodle soup with crab), mantis shrimp, and ch\u1ea3 m\u1ef1c (fried squid sausage).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While accommodations in Viet Hai are simple, they offer a comfortable stay with options like homestays and eco-lodges. 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