Ben Beo

The crag at Ben Beo overlooks its namesake Harbor and floating village behind Cat Ba Town, both bustling with activity. The tops of the climbs provide stunning views of daily life on the water below. It’s also quite probable that you’ll find yourself entertaining a small crowd of curious Vietnamese. Ben Beo contains the highest concentration of hard climbs in the area. The three climbs furthest left provide varied yet sustained climbing. In routes toward the right, difficulty is concentrated in the last few moves required to overcome the wall’s overhang. Difficult sections at Ben Beo consist mostly of technical slab sequences or powerful moves on the overhang. The wall receives morning sun and afternoon shade. It’s still possible to climb here in light rain, although it needs time to dry after days of heavy rain. Take care around construction material the local community tends to stash under the wall and don’t forget to spot!