Mr. Zoom hotel and restaurant (Cat Ba island), 25 1/4 nui ngoc street, ☎ 01649444024, [2]. Good meals for a cheap price.  

Noble House offers 2 for 1 cocktails and free pool.

The Flightless Bird is the original bar on the island, run by a New Zealander and going strong for 15 years. The drinks menu includes reasonably priced imported... more

Boat Tour with Jim at the Le Pont hotel. He does boat tours through the islands and some kayaking through neat coves. $25 per person if 4 or more.

Lan Ha bay, Hai Phong city (South of Halong bay). Lan Ha bay is an unnique beautiful area where there are hundreds of islands. You can find alot of small ... more

Take a walk around the market at the northwestern edge of town. The seafood section should give you a reasonable idea of the less exotic, locally consumed ...