Vietnam owns countless large and small islands with diverse natural landscapes. If you want to find a place to immerse yourself in nature during your upcoming vacation, here are 4 islands worth exploring.
Nam Du Archipelago
Located about 85 km by sea from Rach Gia port (An Giang), Nam Du archipelago has long been likened to "Ha Long in the South" thanks to owning dozens of large and small islands. The archipelago consists of 21 islands, of which 11 islands have residents. They mainly engage in fishing and aquaculture.
The best time to explore Nam Du is from December to March of the following year, when the sea is calm, the water is clear and the weather is favorable for sightseeing and swimming activities.
In recent years, Nam Du has gradually become known to many tourists thanks to its pristine beauty and stories and legends associated with each island.
Nam Du impresses with its rustic beauty with clear blue sea, long white sand beaches and peaceful atmosphere. Coming here, visitors can explore many places that still retain their pristine beauty such as Cay Men Beach, Chet Beach, Hon Nom... or conquer Ma Thien Lanh peak to admire the panoramic view of the archipelago from above.
Hon Son
Located between Hon Tre and Nam Du archipelago, Hon Son (or Hon Son Rai) is a suitable destination for those who want to enjoy the pristine natural beauty. The period from May to December is considered the most beautiful season to explore Hon Son (An Giang province).
The island has an area of about 11 km2 with clear blue beaches, white sandy beaches and a rich primary forest ecosystem. Beaches such as Bai Bang, Bai Nha, Bai Xep or Bai Gieng are famous for their jade-colored water, clean sand and have not been commercialized.
Visitors can freely swim, watch the sunrise, roam and enjoy the peaceful space of the island.
Besides the natural scenery, Hon Son also attracts tourists with its rich cuisine. Tourists can visit Bai Nha wharf, Hon Son night market, Bai Gieng market or coastal eateries to enjoy famous specialties such as herring salad, grilled sea urchin with scallion oil, steamed shrimp with ginger or Hon Son mountain chicken.
Ly Son
Ly Son is a famous special zone in Quang Ngai province, including Big Island, Small Island and Mu Cu Island. Not only possessing impressive natural landscapes, this place also preserves many cultural and historical values.
The ideal time to travel to Ly Son is from March to August, when the sea is calm, sunny and rainy.
Coming to Ly Son, tourists can visit Hang Pagoda, Nang Roi Temple, Ly Hai communal house or relics related to Hoang Sa - Truong Sa. One of the most attractive destinations is Be Island (An Binh), only about 10 minutes by canoe from Big Island. With an area of less than 1 km2 and only a few hundred residents living, this small island still retains its rustic and peaceful beauty.
Besides, Ly Son also attracts tourists with many specialties with the flavor of the sea and islands such as garlic salad, seaweed salad, flat crab and many kinds of fresh seafood.
Con Dao
Con Dao is an archipelago of 16 large and small islands, repeatedly voted by international magazines and travel websites as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The period from March to September is considered the most beautiful season to explore Con Dao.
Coming to the Con Dao special zone, visitors should not miss famous beaches and bays such as Dam Trau Beach, An Hai Beach, Lo Voi Beach, Dam Tre Bay or Con Son Bay with clear blue water and pristine scenery. Visitors can participate in activities such as coral diving, SUP paddling, kayaking or exploring the ecosystem at Con Dao National Park.
In addition, this archipelago also owns many destinations rich in historical and cultural values such as Con Dao Prison, Con Dao Museum, Van Son Tu Pagoda on Nui Mot...
