5 dreamlike islands for a summer vacation without worrying about crowds

Lam Hải |

Be Ly Son Island, Mai Nha Islet... are ideal locations for summer vacations when possessing beautiful, pristine natural scenery.

Be Ly Son Island

Located only about 10 minutes by canoe from the Big Island of Ly Son, Island Be (also known as An Binh) is one of the destinations that still retains its rare pristine beauty in the sea and sky of Quang Ngai.

With an area of less than 1km2 and a population of only a few hundred people, this small island is like a separate, peaceful and deserted world - an ideal destination for those who want to "escape" the noisy pace of life and return to nature.

Be Island has no high-end hotels or resorts, only a few small homestays of local people. The sea water here is as clear as a pearl, with long white sand beaches, known as the Maldives of Vietnam.

In addition to swimming, visitors can divve to see coral, kayak, take a basket boat around the island... for about 100,000 - 150,000 VND/hour.

Anh: Trang Vu
Be Ly Son Island has an area of less than 1km2 and a population of only a few hundred people. Photo: Trang Vu

Hon Son

Located between Hon Tre and Nam Du archipelago, Hon Son (also known as Hon Son Rai) in An Giang province (old Kien Giang province) is one of the islands that still retains its rare, pristine beauty.

Not as noisy as Phu Quoc or as crowded as Nam Du, Hon Son brings a peaceful space, very suitable for those who seek relaxation and immerse themselves in nature.

Hon Son attracts visitors with its clear sea water, smooth white sand beaches and coconut shoulders along the coast. Famous beaches such as Bai Nha, Bai Bang, Bai Xep, Bai Gieng... have not been commercialized. The beaches are not crowded, so they are soliciting and using services.

Tourists can choose to stay overnight at coastal homestays to fully enjoy the feeling of closeness to nature, exploring the lives of local people.

Anh: Phong Linh
Hon Son is an ideal tourist destination for those who want to enjoy moments of relaxation and peace. Photo: Phong Linh

Cu Lao Cau

Located about 9km from the mainland, in the new Lam Dong province (old Binh Thuan province), Cu Lao Cau is a small, pristine island, separated from the bustling noises of daily life.

In addition to the clear blue water that shows the bottom, Cu Lao Cau attracts visitors with colorful coral reefs, unique stone fields such as Ban Stone Beach, Yen Cave, Ba Hon Cave...

The island has no permanent residents, only a border guard station and a few fishermen's temporary shelters. Therefore, visitors coming here need to proactively bring tents, food, necessary items to sleep overnight or visit and return during the day.

Anh: Duy Tuan
The wild beauty of Cu lao Cau. Photo: Duy Tuan

Hon Mong Tay

Located in the south of Phu Quoc Island, in the An Thoi archipelago in the new An Giang province (old Kien Giang province), Hon Mong Tay is one of the destinations that still retains its original beauty, separate from the usual noise and bustle of large tourist areas. The name Mong Tay comes from the fact that the nail tree, also known as the sea urchin paint tree, is very developed and popular here.

This place is especially suitable for light resort tourism activities, taking landscape photos, and overnight camping. Visitors can also diving to see coral to admire the unique marine ecosystem with their own eyes, participate in fishing activities, catching squid and let local people prepare them for enjoyment.

In addition to shrimp, crab, squid..., herring salad is a unique dish that diners should not miss when coming to Hon Mong Tay.

Anh: Trang TTDT Bo VHHTTDL
Hon Mong Tay possesses poetic natural scenery. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Information and Communications page

Mai Nha Difficulty

Located in the sea area of the new Dak Lak province (old Phu Yen province), Cu Lao Mai Nha island is located about 27km north of Tuy Hoa city center. With an area of only 1.2 km2, this place is considered a precious "rough gem", an ideal destination for those who love nature and want to find a peaceful place to relax.

From Ganh Do wharf (about 35km from Tuy Hoa city), visitors take about 20 minutes to get to Cu Lao Mai Nha. In recent years, the island has had homestays, motels, and clubs selling snacks and drinks to tourists. Here, visitors can swim, go to fish markets and picnick.

If camping overnight, visitors will witness the poetic scene of the sunset painted red with the sky. In addition, watching the starry sky with the sound of the waves is also an interesting experience.

Anh: Hoang Minh Duc
The peaceful and poetic scenery at Mai Nha Islet. Photo: Hoang Minh Duc
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