Vietnam owns more than 4,000 islands, large and small, contributing to the growing development of marine tourism. Many new islands are only visited by very few people.

Traveling to these beautiful islands like paradise in the middle of this world, you will immerse yourself in the charm there and “love to forget the way home”.
1. Cham
Island Cham Island is about 15km from Hoi An, including 8 islands close to each other. Hon Lao has Lang beach, Huong beach, or more wild than Chong beach, Xep beach. Here, freshwater from the streams flows around the clock. Therefore, rice can be grown on the island. Tourists are very interested in this, keep asking for their ‘tattooed’ shoes to wade through the fields. If it is an island, the area of ​​gravel land occupies most of it. However, the efforts to turn “stone into rice” of the Cham people have been effective. On the island, fruit trees and flowers are luxuriant.

Coming to Cham island, tourists are not only eager to scuba dive to see the coral, but also go to the island to see the locals working in the fields. Cham people are never afraid of lack of food. Fish and shrimp are full of the sea, just swing the boat, row the basket out for a while to have a delicious meal. Cham Island is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

2. Ly Son Island (Cu Lao Re)
Recently, Ly Son has emerged as a famous place for backpacking tourism, but actually to the people of Quang Ngai in particular and the Central region in general, Ly Son has existed and has historical significance from a long time ago. There are not many hotels in Ly Son, so some homestays operate in the form of homestays or you can set up a tent on Be Island overnight, eat and rest here at no extra cost.

Ly Son has To Vo gate, Quan Am Dai, Hang pagoda, Cau cave and the national flagpole on the top of Thoi Loi and some other temples. Ly Son’s specialty is different from other islands which is lonely garlic, in addition, there are many kinds of seafood such as snail, king crab, evil fish… Most of the beautiful beaches are concentrated on Be Island, so when you arrive at Ly Son, don’t miss Be Island.

3. Phu Quy Island (Thu islet)
Phu Quy Island, besides the name of Thu islet, has many other names such as Khoai Xu island, Thuan Tinh Island, etc. 120 km from Phan Thiet, Thu islet has only 16 km2, but many strangely attractive things. With just a motorbike, you can go to Master Nai’s grave to know about the island’s history, stand on Doi cape to watch the waves break or go to Trieu Duong beach – the most romantic beach on the island.

In addition, you should also visit Cao Cat mountain with Linh Son pagoda located close to the cliff, Cam mountain lighthouse – the closest place to watch the beautiful sunset in Vietnam. King crab and red grouper are specialties of the island that you cannot ignore. Phu Quy Island also owns enchanting coastal roads that if you admire it once, you will remember it forever.

4. Con Dao
As the place that the Brangelina family once chose to visit when traveling to Vietnam, there is no doubt when it comes to the popularity of Con Dao. For people who are passionate about travel, Con Dao is a place that cannot be missed once in a lifetime. Perhaps because it is far from the mainland and is well managed, Con Dao until now has kept its beauty even though resorts and resorts have sprung up a lot.

Arriving in Con Dao, you should go to Hang Duong cemetery to light incense for the heroes and martyrs who died in wartime at… 12 o’clock at night. But don’t worry, the warm yellow light and the scent of agarwood will make the feeling of fear quickly disappear, but instead, national pride rises in the vast sky. In addition, Dam Trau beach – the most beautiful beach in Con Dao, Bay Canh island is where you can explore. Learning the history of Con Dao is also something that backpackers should not miss when here.

5. Co To Island
To visit and explore Co To island in Quang Ninh, you can spend 1 to 2 days here. Unlike other islands to visit by motorbike or boat, to Co To, you just need to ride a bicycle.

The places to visit on the island are Co To the lighthouse, visit Van Chai, Hong Van, Bac Van port, Cau My rock beach and don’t miss Co To Con, a small uninhabited island near Co To. . You should get up early to go to the market, buy seafood such as squid, scallops, clams… and then come and bake at night near the sea. If you are a little skillful and meticulous, you can manually create unique BBQ tables made of sand on the beach of Co To island.

6. Phu Quoc Island Phu Quoc
is a famous tourist island, once in the top 3 most beautiful tourist destinations in winter voted by National Geographic or in the top 10 Asian ideal beach tourism destinations of Asiaone. Owning the most beautiful beaches in the world such as Sao beach, Dai beach and dozens of other pristine beaches; Rich seafood such as sea urchin, fan scallops, jumping snails, cobia, herring… and wonderful experiences in Phu Quoc such as diving to see corals, squid fishing, watching the sunset at Dinh Cau or driving through the forest. The country is enough to attract both professional and amateur backpackers.

Coming to Phu Quoc, the best thing is to rent a motorbike to explore around the island, the road system is still incomplete, creating challenges for the “drivers” to show their driving skills. But you should also be careful because the traffic police on the island are very fastidious.

7. Ba Lua archipelago
One more place in Kien Giang province, Ba Lua archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand, Kien Luong district. Ba Lua archipelago has 3 large islands, namely Heo island, Ngang island, Nhum Ba island and many other small islands. Here, you will be shown your ability to catch shellfish and enjoy on the spot.

At a time when the water is about midway through the sea, the most interesting thing about Ba Lua archipelago is being able to walk from one island to another without needing a buoy or any other swimming aids. The feeling of standing between the four sides of the sea makes me feel both scared and excited. Not only that, you will discover small uninhabited islands, experiencing the feeling of owning the island in one day is a must.

8. Binh Ba Island
Located in Khanh Hoa province and about 15 km from Cam Ranh port, it is not difficult to come to Binh Ba in any season of the year. Travel and food costs are very low. All you need to do is enjoy the crystal clear beaches of Binh Ba with a belly full of seafood. Binh Ba is famous for Bai Chuong, Bai Nom and Bai Nha Cu, where you can relax to watch the sunrise or enjoy snorkeling and fishing.

Binh Ba specialties have lobsters sold at original prices with many ways of processing the right fisherman quality. Because Binh Ba has been exploited for only a few years, the service price is still cheap, but some people abuse it too much, which has partly changed the pristine and beautiful nature of the island. One more special thing, this is an island that is not for foreigners to visit, only Vietnamese people can come here.

9.Binh Hung
Island Located near Binh Ba Island is Binh Hung Island, which is known by tourists as a new place to explore. From the pier to the island, it only takes 5 minutes, so there are always trains running. Binh Hung has not been exploited for tourism, so it is still quite empty.

Nuoc Ngot Beach is a beach you should try. The reason for its name is because inside there is a freshwater stream flowing through, outside is the sea. Binh Hung is also attracted by Hon Chut lighthouse, Da Egg beach and other tourist services, not unlike Binh Ba. There is also a very beautiful Kinh beach with 3-color seawater, clear blue water sees the bottom, fine white sand will fascinate those who come here.

10. Nam Du Island
Belonging to Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, Nam Du is known as an unspoiled island and has not been fully exploited for tourism like Phu Quoc. However, it is these things that make Nam Du even more mysterious. Coming here, you can swim at Cay Men beach, Ngu beach, visit Nam Du Lighthouse, take a boat to neighbor islands such as Mau island, Ngang island, etc.

A special feature in Nam Du is that the price of travel services, as well as hotels, is very cheap. Before coming here, it is best to find out and contact the locals so that they can prepare to welcome you. People in Nam Du are very funny and hospitable, they also have a very high sense of environmental protection. That is why Nam Du still retains its wild beauty from the past to the present.

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