Explore the “Grand Canyon” of Vietnam

With a height of 85 meters, it is the second-highest mountain on the island, following Forbidden Mountain. Cao Cat Mountain features uniquely shaped rock walls with horizontal grooves formed by weathering, making it a must-visit check-in spot when exploring Phu Quy. Tourists often compare Cao Cat Mountain to the valley in the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States.

With a height of 85 meters, Cao Cat Mountain is the second-highest mountain on the island, following Forbidden Mountain.

This is one of the highest mountains on the island, 106m above sea level. It is also known as the location of Linh Son Pagoda. This mountain is not as tall as other mountains throughout Vietnam, but tourists are impressed with its special and unique shape. The rocks at the mountain’s peak are black rock formations resembling stacked beehives, forming uneven layers that withstand the winds from all directions. Over time, these black rocks have been weathered and eroded by the forces of the wind, creating bizarre and incredibly unique formations found only in this place. The scenery on the mountaintop is enchanting, with giant rock formations in various peculiar shapes, mountain caves, and cliffs that create beautiful wave-like patterns, with towering mushroom-shaped formations.

Cao Cat Mountain will be a great check-in location for young people who want adventures. At first glance, tourists would think it is difficult to move to the top of the mountain. However, tourists can find a trail leading to the top just behind the mountain, surrounded by tall fences. Traveling on this road, visitors can experience the feeling of conquering the mountain and admire the scenery of trees growing on both sides of the path, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation.

Cao Cat Mountain will be a great check-in location for young people who want adventures. Photo: Tran Thu Quynh

Tourists can enjoy panoramic views of the vast stretches of white dunes along the coastline, bordering the emerald-green sea from the mountaintop. Visitors can observe the island’s wide expanse and witness the fishing activities and various types of boats used by fishermen on the sea.

From Cao Cat mountain, a vast sea area shrinks into sight. The water is as clear as turquoise, the white sand stretches far away, and groups of boats sail out to sea from a distance. All create a wonderful, peaceful, and vast natural picture.

Cao Cat Mountain is considered the Grand Canyon of Vietnam. Photo: Nhi Tam PQ

Not only does it have a super unique landscape, Cao Cat Peak on Phu Quy island is also known as a sacred mountain, with the famous Linh Son pagoda built in the 20th century. Over many years, Linh Son Pagoda has become a sacred destination for local Buddhists and tourists to the island.

With its captivating beauty, Linh Son Pagoda and Cao Cat Mountain have become unmissable destinations for travelers to Phu Quy.

Tourists can enjoy panoramic views of the vast stretches of white dunes along the coastline, bordering the emerald-green sea from the mountaintop. Photo: im_rot

Cao Cat Mountain is one of the most attractive tourist destinations to experience. To reach the peak of Cao Cat Mountain, tourists can rent a motorbike for VND 100,000/day (about US $4) from the Tam Thanh island commune. From there, it takes about 10 minutes to travel a distance of approximately 5 kilometers.

It is worth noting that when visiting Cao Cat Mountain, tourists should wear appropriate clothing, carry light luggage, wear sports shoes to conquer the mountain’s steps and bring a wide-brimmed hat for sun protection.

Cao Cat Mountain is a wonderful destination for adventurous travelers. Photo: im_rot

Phu Quy Island is the largest one among ten islands in Phu Quy District, with a population of 20,698 residents in an area of 16.5 km2. The topography of Phu Quy is mostly flat, but some places are in almost undetectable undulations. The two highest points on the island are the lighthouse in the northwest and Cao Cat Mountain in the northeast. The coastline consists of long and open bays, broken only at the northern and southern tips of the island, where volcanic bluffs rise dramatically, forming striking escarpments.

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