Cai Beo fishing village is the oldest village in Vietnam that has preserved its traditional culture. When coming here, visitors can not only admire the beautiful natural scenery, but also have the opportunity to explore the life and people here.
Overview of Cai Beo fishing village
Cai Beo fishing village (also known as Vung O fishing village) is located in Cat Ba archipelago, Cat Hai island district, Hai Phong city. This is known as one of the largest ancient fishing villages in Vietnam, with an age of up to 7,000 years ago. Currently, this is home to more than 500 households living by fishing and raising fish in cages in the bay.
To get here, tourists have to take a boat, canoe from Ben Beo wharf or book a package tour, from 1 day, to visit Cai Beo fishing village and other tourist sports in Lan Ha Bay.
With the general weather characteristics of Hai Phong city, the fishing village is most beautiful from April to October, in which the peak is from May to July. Therefore, the number of tourists coming to visit will be quite crowded, if possible, you can come to rest and relax.
The early morning view in the village
If you choose to visit from July to August, visitors need to consider the weather before going. And if you want to choose a more peaceful and quiet space, you should come to the village from November to March.
Explore daily life in Cai Beo Fishing Village
Enjoying the fresh air from the sea, participate in fishing activities and experience catching seafood. Visitors can also visit traditional houses and learn about the way of life of the local people. A trip to Cai Beo Fishing Village will bring visitors memorable experiences and the opportunity to better understand coastal life.
Immerse in natural beauty
Cai Beo Fishing Village is not only famous for its traditional culture and daily life, but also attracts tourists by its wonderful natural beauty. With a series of unique fishing houses located on the water, the village creates a unique and attractive landscape.
Visitors can visit by traditional boat and admire the cool blue sea, green mountains and hills and pristine white sand beaches. Cai Beo Fishing Village is a beautiful natural picture, definitely bringing you to a peaceful and serene world.
Experience life with local fishermen
Visitors can take a rowing boat through the small creeks and plank roads to explore the lives of local people and learn about traditional fishing and aquaculture in cages such as catfish, red snapper, grouper, etc. or directly experience fishing activities, feeding fish, etc. In particular, tourists can also buy fresh seafood right at the fishing village.
A family with their aquaculture in cages
Shopping and dining at the village
In addition to its natural beauty, Cai Beo Fishing Village is also famous for its unique traditional handicrafts. Visitors can learn about and shop for handmade items such as conical hats, handbags, key chains and many other products. In addition, Cai Beo Fishing Village is also a place where visitors can enjoy typical coastal dishes such as fresh seafood and unique cuisine.
You can enjoy grilled fish, crab fried with tamarind, steamed scallops and many other delicious dishes. Discovering unique cuisine and shopping for traditional handicrafts are indispensable parts of a trip to Cai Beo Fishing Village.
Recreational activities and exploration near Cai Beo Fishing Village
In addition to exploring Cai Beo Fishing Village, visitors can also participate in many recreational activities and explorations nearby. You can rent a bicycle to explore Cat Ba Island, visit Lan Ha Bay, join tours to nearby attractions such as Sung Sot Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, or participate in water sports activities such as scuba diving, kayaking, and discussion.
Kayaking in Cai Beo village.
Cai Beo Fishing Village is a gateway to explore the land of diverse landscapes and many interesting recreational activities.
An important archaeological site
Archaeologists have conducted many excavations at Cai Beo site, and discovered many stone artifacts belonging to two cultural periods: the pre-Ha Long period and Ha Long culture. This is evidence that Cai Beo was a place of residence for ancient fishermen about 7,000 years ago, and is the largest ancient fishing village in Vietnam.
Although Cai Beo fishing village is a famous tourist destination, it still retains its pristine, rustic and peaceful beauty. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to come here, visitors should also be careful to preserve the landscape and surrounding environment./.
Source: collected by An
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