So, here we are for the last but really fantastic names to complete our list of most beautiful islands of Vietnam! Well, I promise that these names below will never let you down.
If you’re someone who is looking for some destinations for your best Vietnam Tour, in order to escape from the stressful life of cities or the crowd of tourists in tourist attractions, then these 3 last names will be the best for you, because they’re truly the hidden pearls of Vietnam tourism.
1. Cu Lao Cham Island
In May 2009 UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An was created which includes Hoi An Ancient Town, most of metro Hoi An, the river inlet, the ocean between Hoi An and Cham Islands as well as the islands.
Humans have inhabited Cu Lao Cham for at least 2,500 years (whereas Hoi An only 2,000 years). These where holy islands to the Cham people.
Crystal clear beaches of Cu Lao Cham Island
The Cham are a Malayo-Polynesian people who originally settled in Sa Huynh, Central Vietnam, around 200 B.C. The Champa Kingdom was created in Hue region around 200 A.D. and lasted until 1835.
What appeals to tourists in Cham Island is its wide variety of leisure activities in a picturesque and pristine setting. Traditional forms of recreation range from swimming on crystal-clear beaches, sunbathing on long-stretching white-sandy coast to exploring the forest. For those who are interested in marine life exploration activities, there are available facilities for water sports like: swimming, water skiing, paragliding, kayaking, kite flying, boat racing and scuba diving. This kingdom of aquatic animals is a collection of marine algae, sea grass, sea creatures and especially coral reefs.
2. Nam Du Island
Located 52 miles West Coast of Rach Gia city in Kien Giang province, Nam Du Island has become an attractive destination for tourists. Discovery Vietnam today will take one on a tour of the island, known as Vietnam’s second Ha Long bay or South’s Halong Bay.
The archipelago stretches over two communes of An Son and Nam Du with a population of 10,000 people working in fishing and sea-related services. Formed from a volcano, it has numerous six-meter creeks which are advantageous for transportation. As it is endowed with high mountains, Nam Du also is suggested as a great spot for offshore fishermen to flee rough storms.
The gorgeous Nam Du Island
Nam Du Island is not only famous for its natural beauty, but also local products are extremely rich. One can go fishing in the morning to eat all day. In addition, seafood here is very cheap, and easy to buy at fishermen’s nets. At the end of Nam Du journey, one cannot miss to visit the Nam Du lighthouse. This is the highest point of the island. Here, one can observe the panoramic scene of this place. One will never forget the moment of seeing dawn or a dreamy sunset.
3. Binh Hung Island
The distance between Island and shore is about 10 minutes by boat. When one arrives the island, one will immediately be attracted by the color of the blue sea and white sandy beaches. The beaches here are not long and wide as Mui Ne or Nha Trang but they are always clean and pure to the bottom. Sea is shallow, gentle and one just wade out a few tens of meters, water up to the chest, one will see coral beneath.
The people on the island live by fishing, especially nourishing lobster. The house is located in close proximity to the sea direction. Far away, busy shipping trade in fishing ports. The roads around the village are clean.
The blue sea of Binh Hung Island
When one were satisfied with the activities of swimming in the sea, one can make a tour of some places like the mausoleum Mr. Nam Hai, Ba Temple, home village of Binh Hung, Binh Hung temple …. These are places reserve the traditional cultural identity of coastal communities. Every two years, the people on the island organize festival to dedicate for mausoleum and village…, all people gather together to set up crowded and uproarious activities.
Well, that’s all for a list of most wonderful islands of Vietnam. So have you made any selections or decisions yet?
Don’t worry if it can’t bring you any great experience just because of its primitiveness! I’m sure that it can bring you even more than just a trip, it will make you feel like in a real adventure.
So what are you still waiting for? Let’s come to Vietnam to see how wonderful the nature is!
