When visiting Lan Ha Bay in Hai Phong, travelers should not miss the Cai Beo Fishing Village. This is a thousand-year-old fishing town with distinct local life and culture.

Let’s learn about this lovely fishing village with Fola Travel!

Overview of Cai Beo Fishing Village

Cai Beo, a historic fishing town, is one of the few sites that has preserved its wild natural beauty and long-standing traditional culture, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lan Ha Bay.

Currently, the fishing village includes around 300 households that rely primarily on aquaculture and fishing. The blue or red floating houses are close together, joined by fish cages, and from above, look like wooden jigsaw pieces against Lan Ha Bay’s blue background.

The simple, peaceful beauty, along with the unique cultural beauty of Cai Beo Fishing Village, is what attracts countless tourists to visit here.

History

Cai Beo Fishing Village is one of the most important archaeological sites in the bay, considered one of the cradles of ancient Vietnamese culture. The artifacts discovered here date back from 4000 years to 7000 years!

According to local fishermen, “beo” means the cove, and “cai” means big. Cai Beo is one of the few large coves around the Cat Ba Archipelago that was chosen by prehistoric residents as a permanent residence.

In 2009, Cai Beo fishing village was recognized as a National Monument in Vietnam.

Location & How to get to Cai Beo Fishing Village

Cai Beo fishing village is located in the Cat Ba archipelago of Lan Ha Bay, about 1.5 kilometers southeast of Cat Ba town center.

Visitors may visit the Cai Beo fishing village by renting a boat to Cat Ba island and then taking a bus there.

View more: How do I travel to Cat Ba Island?

In addition, visitors who want to have a complete experience of the magnificent nature in not only Cai Beo Fishing Village, but also Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay, can refer to Serenity Explorer and Premium Cruises.

These are modern-designed day cruises that come fully furnished with facilities like a rooftop bar, a luxury restaurant overlooking Lan Ha Bay, a water slide where guests may submerge themselves in the refreshing water, and a sundeck for leisure and sightseeing.

These cruises will show you the most stunning locations on Cat Ba Island, where you may swim, kayak, or cycle along the picturesque streets!

See more: Serenity Explorer Cruise.

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Taking bamboo boat rides or kayaking around the Cai Beo Fishing Village

When visiting Cai Beo Fishing Village, visitors can rent a bamboo boat or kayak, which is rowed by the local fishermen, to explore the area. Lose yourself in the calm, serene ambiance while taking in the stunning nearby limestone mountains.

Sailing bamboo boat in Cai Beo Fishing Village. — Bamboo boat ride through Cai Beo Fishing Village.

Visit the fish farms of locals

Visitors can visit the fish farms in Cai Beo Fishing Village. You will learn how locals raise and harvest seafood and listen to amazing fishing tales!

Fish farm in Cai Beo Fishing Village. — Shopping at a local fish farm.

Try fresh seafood dishes

If you’re a seafood lover, visit the community house at Cai Beo Fishing Village, where fishermen sell freshly caught seafood and other handicrafts from the area. To savor the delicious flavor of fresh seafood, you may have them prepare dishes there. You can also purchase them to give to loved ones as presents.

Cat Ba National Park

With its diverse flora and fauna system and breathtaking natural beauty, Cat Ba National Park is a major biosphere reserve in Vietnam. For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors, this location is perfect.

Cat Ba guests listening to a tour guide. — Cat Ba National Park.

Trung Trang Cave

This is Cat Ba Island’s biggest limestone cave, where remnants of ancient Vietnamese humans from 6,000 years ago were discovered.

Quan Y Cave

Quan Y Cave, which was formerly utilized as a military hospital during the Vietnam War, has managed to preserve its stunning natural beauty.

Ba Trai Dao Beach

From a distance, you can see the three striking limestone islands leading down to the immaculate beach and the azure water of the bay.

Many islands on the left with a rim of sandy shore forming a beach, with a few people kayaking to it. — Ba Trai Dao Beach.

Viet Hai Village

Visiting Viet Hai Village, tourists can ride a bike or hop on an electric cart and explore the dreamy nature. In addition, you can also try the exciting “fish massage” activities in local streams!