About Ngu Lam Peak
Ngu Lam Peak is the highest accessible viewpoint inside Cat Ba National Park on Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. At about 225 meters above sea level, it features a steep forested trail and a metal observation tower offering 360-degree panoramic views of the island's limestone karsts, dense primeval forest, valleys and Cat Ba Town. It is a popular hiking destination for nature and photography within the national park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a moderately strenuous hike from the Cat Ba National Park headquarters through dense primeval forest via a well-marked trail with steep steps. The trail leads to a metal observation tower at the summit where visitors can climb to a platform for 360-degree views over Cat Ba Island, including forested valleys, limestone karst formations, and on clear days Cat Ba Town and Lan Ha Bay area. The site is natural and undeveloped aside from the trail and tower.
Key highlights
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360-degree panoramic views from the summit observation tower
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Hiking trail through primeval forest of Cat Ba National Park
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Views of limestone karst landscape and forested valleys
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Observation tower at approximately 225 meters elevation
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Opportunity for nature photography and birdwatching
History of Ngu Lam Peak
Located within Cat Ba National Park, established on 31 March 1986 as Vietnam's first national park encompassing both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The peak and its observation tower were developed for forest observation and ecotourism within the protected area.
Route
| By air | Fly to Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong, then transfer by road and ferry to Cat Ba Island |
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| By road |