![]() ![]() ![]() Prepare to climb steep, slippery paths and scramble over thick knots of tree routes that block the path. It's worth the effort to look out over the jagged, green mountains that blur out into the distance.įor more of a challenge, book a guide and embark on the Cang Viet Hai Trail – an 18km, undulating trail that requires a good fitness level. If you want more, venture up a little further to reach the stunning Ngu Lam Peak. ![]() Walk upwards for around an hour, until you come out at a rusted shelter, from where you can appreciate just how untouched Cat Ba really is. The Lookout Tower Trail is a popular and fairly easy hike. Enjoy trekking through the pristine rainforest that makes up the vast national park. It's USP? The hiking, says Wanderlust's Rosie Fitzgerald. The views are spectacular, and the nearby Lan Ha Bay is a brilliant Halong alternative - another breathtakingly beautiful bay, without the tourist masses. You can't go wrong with a visit to Cat Ba Island. For a small sum, you can buy a lantern and set it afloat too.ĭon’t worry if you can’t make it to Hoi An for New Year: smaller lantern festivals are held every full moon. The most breathtaking sight is thousands of lanterns floating on the river hire a sampan boat to get a closer look. It is as much a celebration for locals as it is for visitors. It’s crowded, chaotic and festive, with spontaneous singing and food stalls at every turn. The heart of the festivities is in the old town, between the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Cau An Hoi Bridge. The colours are bright and the designs are strictly traditional. Over 50 workshops take part in the event, each trying to create the prettiest lantern. Every Tết (Vietnamese New Year), Hoi An is transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour and light for its Lantern Festival. The celebration lasts for seven days, with the road from Hoi An Bridge to the Hoai River Square adorned with thousands of colourful lanterns. ![]()
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