Small sandy beach beneath a limestone cliff in Lan Ha Bay

Beaches

The Cat Co beaches are the easiest beach choice near Cat Ba Town; smaller beaches elsewhere depend on boat access, tide and local rules.

Close to town

Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2 sit near the town and work well when you have only a spare morning or afternoon. Check the current walking route and any property or beach access rules rather than assuming every stretch is open to the public.

Beaches on the bay

Lan Ha Bay has small sandy pockets among the islands, but a boat must use permitted stops and the tide can change how much sand is visible. Ask your operator where swimming is allowed that day and follow the crew’s safety instructions.

Plan a safe swim

Do not enter the water simply because a beach looks empty. Look for local guidance on currents, boat traffic and swimming areas; use a life jacket when instructed and avoid swimming alone.

Explore on the map

These map links help you locate a place; check current access before travelling.

Chut Chit BeachGoogle Maps ↗Sunset Rock TrailGoogle Maps ↗Tung Thu BeachGoogle Maps ↗Cat Co 1 BeachGoogle Maps ↗Cat Co 3 BeachGoogle Maps ↗Cac Ba BeachGoogle Maps ↗Xanh Island BeachGoogle Maps ↗

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