Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the itineraries of the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most attractive destinations in Viet Nam.
The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination for ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam. Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31st March 1986, is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines.
There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountains within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also categorized according to different types of trekking, so travellers don't have to be worried if they don’t have a high level of physical fitness. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave or discover the traditional village of Viet Hal.

Hung King Festival is a national holiday in Viet Nam that is celebrated on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which usually falls in April. This festival commemorates the Hung Kings, (26) were the first kings of Viet Nam and are considered the founding fathers of the nation.
The festival is celebrated by Vietnamese people all over the world, (27) the biggest celebrations take place in the city of Phu Tho, where the Hung King Temple is located. People visit the temple to pay their (28) and make offerings of incense, flowers, and food.
During the festival, there are also parades and cultural performances like lion dances and folk song singing. People wear colourful clothing and (29) traditional games, such as bamboo pole dancing and tug-of-war.
Hung King Festival is (30) important cultural event in Viet Nam, as it honours the country’s history and founding fathers.