Wildlifeof Vietnam
Wildlife in Cat Ba Island
Hai Phong
The largest island in the Ha Long Bay area, with a national park covering forested limestone. It is the only home of the Cat Ba (golden-headed) langur, now numbering fewer than a hundred; boat trips around Lan Ha Bay give the best chance of seeing them on the cliffs.
Highlights
- Cat Ba langurs on the sea cliffs
- Limestone karst and Lan Ha Bay
- Forest trails in the national park
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Cat Ba Island?
- Top wildlife targets in Cat Ba Island include Cat Ba Langur and Stump-tailed Macaque. Highlights: Cat Ba langurs on the sea cliffs.
- Where is Cat Ba Island?
- Cat Ba Island is in Hai Phong, Vietnam (about 20.8°, 107°).
- What are the highlights of Cat Ba Island?
- Cat Ba langurs on the sea cliffs, Limestone karst and Lan Ha Bay and Forest trails in the national park.
- Are there trip reports for Cat Ba Island?
- Yes: Vietnam’s rare primates in April 2025: doucs, Delacour’s Langurs and Cat Ba Langur.