1. Overview of Cat Ba Cable Car

1.1. Geographical Location and Highlights of Cat Ba Cable Car

Cat Ba Cable Car is one of the prominent projects contributing to shaping the tourism landscape of Cat Hai Special Economic Zone, Hai Phong City. Located amidst the majestic natural complex of Lan Ha Bay and primeval forests, the Sun World Cat Ba cable car route connects Dong Bai and Phu Long, creating an important highlight in the region's transportation and tourism picture.

1.2. Why Experience Cat Ba Cable Car

Experiencing the Cat Ba Cable Car offers many practical benefits. Tourists no longer have to worry about long queues at Got Ferry during peak season, as the journey becomes smoother, faster, and more stable. Cat Ba Cable Car also helps reduce the load on traditional transportation, thereby limiting emissions and moving towards a green tourism model.

The experience of traveling at height provides a sense of safety, comfort, and allows tourists to admire the entire beauty of the pearl island from a new perspective. The launch of the Sun World Cat Ba cable car route not only enhances the experience for tourists but also contributes to promoting the image of Cat Ba and Vietnam's tourism to international friends.

The journey to Cat Ba Island becomes quick and convenient with the Cat Ba Cable Car. (Source: Collected)

2. Latest information about Cat Ba Cable Car

2.1. Technical specifications of the cable car

The Cat Ba Cable Car system is one of the impressive tourism infrastructure projects in the North, invested by Sun Group and constructed by the world-leading cable car technology group Doppelmayr & Garaventa. The cable line was awarded a Guinness World Record for its third pylon, standing at 214.8 m, making it the world's tallest cable car pylon at the time of its announcement.

This record surpasses the previous height of the Queen Cable Car in Ha Long. The height of the cable car pylon is equivalent to the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower A&B twin towers – an architectural icon of the capital at 212 m, creating a prominent highlight in the journey to explore Cat Ba Island.

Tall and modern cable towers of Cat Ba cable car. (Source: Collected)

When experiencing this cable car route, visitors have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the calm sea bay, the bustling shipping lanes, and Tan Cang – Hai Phong International Container Port, one of the important seaports in the northern region.

From the cabin, the view expands down to peaceful coastal fishing villages, where oyster farming rafts and vast shrimp ponds create a characteristic livelihood picture of local fishermen. Surrounded by the endless green of mangrove forests, it brings a feeling that is both fresh and familiar.

The travel time on the Cat Hai – Phu Long route is only about 15 minutes per trip, offering convenience, safety, and stability for the journey to explore the Cat Ba archipelago.

2.2. Modern station system

The station system of the Cat Ba cable car is designed with a rich cultural architectural style, telling the unique stories of Cat Ba Island in a vivid and impressive way. The Cat Hai departure station evokes the traditional shipbuilding workshop space of the port city. Every line blends aluminum roofs, steel trusses, rustic metal materials, and details from the shipbuilding industry, creating a strong and authentic feeling as if stepping into an ancient shipyard.

Cat Hai Departure Station is large-scale and modernly designed. (Source: Collected)

In contrast to the robust appearance of the departure station, the Phu Long arrival station opens up a space filled with the spirit of the sea. The interior is inspired by the vast ocean, with a refreshing green as the main color, along with delicately depicted images of vibrant marine life. Every decorative detail aims for harmony with the natural landscape, bringing a sense of relaxation from the very first moments of arriving at Phu Long.

2.3. Operating hours, ticket prices for Cat Ba cable car 2025

Ticket price: 60,000 VND/one-way. Applies to both adults and children over 1m tall. Free tickets for children under 1m.

Additionally, visitors can experience the cable car Plus 1-way combo (Cable car + Bus) at a preferential price of only 100,000 VND/combo.

Operating hours for the Cat Ba cable car:

Note: The cable car is closed every Tuesday. The operating hours and ticket prices of the Cat Ba cable car may change and be adjusted depending on the time and technical maintenance requirements. Visitors should refer directly and update the latest information on the Sun World Cat Ba Fanpage or the Sun World website.

3. Unique experiences at Cat Ba cable car

3.1. Admire the panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba National Park

As the cabin gently leaves the station and slowly gains altitude, visitors will feel like they are "flying over the sea", soaring through the air in the vast space of Cat Ba island. From that height, the patches of blue sea blend with the majestic limestone karsts of Lan Ha Bay, forming a vivid natural painting. Further towards the mountains and forests is Cat Ba National Park with its large, ancient trees, reaching out to embrace the sea breeze and clear sunlight.

This is also an ideal time for visitors to capture beautiful photos, as the natural light combined with the wide viewing angle creates harmonious and emotional frames. Just choose a clear window spot and keep your camera or phone steady, and you can preserve memorable moments on your journey to explore the pearl island.

Tourists admire the majestic sea and island scenery from the cable car cabin. (Source: Collected)

3.2. Explore the architecture and services at Cat Hai, Phu Long stations

The cable car experience journey is not just about the moment of suspension in mid-air, but also extends from the moment you set foot in the stations. Inside the station, visitors can stroll, take souvenir photos, or enjoy a comfortable resting space before starting their journey.

The interior space of the Phu Long arrival station is inspired by the vast ocean with a dominant blue color and delicate marine creature motifs. The harmonious combination of light, color, and materials creates a gentle feeling, as if you are stepping into an underwater world.

3.3. Combine sightseeing and exploration of Cat Ba Island

After completing the cable car journey, visitors can easily travel to the famous attractions of Cat Ba Island. Cat Co beaches with soft sand and clear blue water, Hon Dua or Monkey Island with their vibrant natural beauty, and Lan Ha Bay, always mentioned as one of Vietnam's most charming bays.

For nature lovers, Cat Ba National Park is an ideal choice to explore the mangrove ecosystem, precious flora, and many endemic animal species. Combining the Cat Ba cable car with these destinations offers a complete itinerary, suitable even for short breaks where you want to explore many places in the optimal time.

Concluding the journey on the Cat Ba cable car, visitors not only bring back beautiful moments of admiring the sea and sky from above but also a light, relaxed feeling of immersing themselves in the majestic nature of the pearl island. This is definitely an experience worth adding to your Cat Ba exploration itinerary.