Dubbed the "Ha Long Bay of the South," this place also holds many fascinating stories about King Gia Long taking refuge here while fleeing from war.
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| Nam Du means "going south." This beautiful island region has become well-known in recent years, attracting an increasing number of tourists. |
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| Known as the "Ha Long Bay of the South," this place also holds many fascinating stories about King Gia Long taking refuge here while fleeing from war. |
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| To get to the Nam Du Islands, if you're in Ho Chi Minh City, you can take an overnight bus to Rach Gia City, arriving early in the morning in time for the ferry to the islands. |
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| There are two round trips daily. The Super Dong ferry departs from Rach Gia port at 6:30 AM and 7:20 AM, returning at 10:20 AM. On holidays and weekends, an additional midday trip to the island is added at 12:30 PM. The Ngoc Thanh ferry departs from Rach Gia port at 8:00 AM and returns to Rach Gia port at 11:00 AM. |
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| Sitting on the speedboat, we will be amazed by the pristine and majestic beauty of a cluster of lush green islands, like a solid formation in the middle of the ocean. |
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| Nam Du consists of 21 islands of varying sizes, covering an area of approximately 1,054 hectares. Of these, 11 islands are inhabited, with most residents making a living from fishing and aquaculture. It belongs to the two island communes of An Son and Nam Du, with Cu Tron (also known as Hon Lon) being the largest island. It is located in Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, about 83 km from the coast of Rach Gia. |
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| An Son commune is the largest and most prosperous island in this archipelago. It offers a relatively complete range of tourist services. You can rent a motorbike to explore the island for around 150,000 VND per half-day/bike. |
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| The winding road, with mountains on one side and the sea hugging the mountains on the other, is incredibly beautiful, making it impossible not to stop and capture these stunning moments along the way. |
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| The locals are gentle, friendly, and hospitable, having come from other parts of the mainland to settle on the island and engage in tourism. From the lighthouse on Hon Lon island, you can admire all 21 large and small islands of the archipelago. Each island has a peculiar shape, like fish swimming in the sea. |
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| In addition, young people can also experience camping and sleeping in tents on the beach. A beautiful beach that attracts many tourists is Cay Men beach, with its golden sand, clear blue sea, and white waves crashing against the shore. |
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| In addition, there are many other beautiful beaches such as Dat Do beach, Gieng beach, Ngu beach... |
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| From Hon Lon Island, the center of An Son commune, you can rent a tourist boat or speedboat to visit the islands in the Nam Du archipelago. |
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| A popular tourist destination today is Hon Dau Island, with its legendary coconut tree, where you can watch the sunrise or sunset. 13 |
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| Upon arriving at Mau Island, you'll discover a beautiful island with white sand beaches amidst clear blue waters. Many coconut trees lean along the white sand, creating various beaches such as Chuong Beach, Da Mau Beach, and Bac Beach... |
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| The most enjoyable activities are fishing and snorkeling on Bo Dap Island. The calm, slow-flowing water during the season is ideal for these two exciting activities, attracting the most participants. |
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| A must-see island is Ba Hon Nom. Only a few families live here, but they have persevered in their livelihoods at sea for generations. When you interact with the people living on this island, you will feel their simple, honest, and kind nature. |
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Against the deep blue backdrop of the vast ocean, the Nam Du archipelago emerges with a pristine yet romantic beauty, rustic yet captivating. White sandy beaches basking in the early morning sun, gentle waves lapping against the shore – these are the breathtaking sights you can witness every morning. The early morning scenery of Nam Du is absolutely pure and refreshing, leaving anyone who visits amazed and full of admiration. |
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