Viet Hai Fishing Village

Just like Sleeping Beauty, Viet Hai Fishing Village is surrounded by limestone mountains, thick jungles, and a vast ocean. And if you want to see her, you will need to either take a boat or trek through the jungle for hours. But her natural beauty and the experience she offers are totally worth it!

Visit Viet Hai Village if you want a chance to switch to a new atmospheric space. Here, you will also appreciate the precious retained hundreds of years of traditional cultural values of Cat Ba.

Location of Viet Hai Village

Located approximately 18 km from Cat Ba island, the small fishing village named Viet Hai is amid jungles, covered by high mountains. The village is situated in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, which belongs to the Cat Hai Island District of Hai Phong City.

How to get to Viet Hai Village

Visiting Viet Hai Village, tourists will have to embark on an 8km trek passing the Ao Ech Lake. On this route, tourists will walk through the primary forest in Cat Ba National Park and then follow adventurous trails.

If you are not fit enough for those sheer cliffs, deep gorges, and muddy ponds, choose a 45-minute boat from Beo Pier in Cat Ba Town to visit Viet Hai Village.

This relaxing journey allows families to take in the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay without the physical exertion of hiking or biking, making it an ideal choice for those with young children.
 

Local life and culture in Viet Hai Village

Just a few years ago, Viet Hai Village was nearly isolated from the outside world due to its remote location. There are around 80 houses that are simply made of bamboo, wood, leaves, and soil. Just like their ancestors, who lived here for centuries, the villagers make a living by fishing, farming, and breeding.

Despite being one of the poorest communes in Cat Hai District, Viet Hai Village is a land of joy and happiness. People here seem satisfied with their lives which are poor in materials but rich in gratitude.

The villagers are hospitable, sincere, and friendly. This ancient village has almost no social crimes. It might be surprising to tourists that all of the houses in the village are open through the night and day, even when owners are away for days, as theft is virtually non-existent.

The community here is also robust. Whenever a family needs help, these others will be willing to be available and give out a hand. Also, they can even comfortably use others’ furniture, etc. That must sound nicely insane if you are already too used to your chaotic big-city life.

The villagers are extremely open about tourism. Some local people have their side jobs as motorbike taxi drivers to earn some more living. You can hire them to take you around the village, they will surely know where you should head for the best sightseeing experience.

Many young villagers voluntarily become your tour guides, as they all are eager to turn their fishing village into a unique island for tourism. They have huge potential to make their homeland one of the most bewitching Cat Ba attractions in the near future.