Lying in the central of the
Vietnamese East Sea, Ly Son Island (also locally known as Cu Lao Re) is a
terrific beach destination in Vietnam which is less-known to most people
planning their Vietnam
trips.
Despite being a less-visited
destination, Ly Son has its own history. There are archeological proofs today
about the presence of people in the ancient Sa Huynh Culture in Central Vietnam
on the island thousands of years ago. After that, the Cham Empire also used Ly
Son as a transshipment base. More recently, in the 17 century, Nguyen Lords started
a colony which is believed to remain until now.
Formerly a volcanic field, Ly Son
has a pristine beauty that not many other islands in Vietnam can match. In
addition, the number of travelers visiting Ly Son is not high at all, both Vietnamese
and foreign travelers. Coming here, you can still see the long and empty
stretches of white sand in between imposing cliffs, along the perfectly emerald
waters of the sea, clear enough that you can see coral reefs underneath. In
many beaches here, the only people you will encounter are the local fishing
families doing their daily works.
Apart from the beaches, Ly Son
Island also offers several tourist attractions such as the 400-year old Hang
Pagoda which shelters inside a cave, An Hai Village Temple which was built 200
years ago under Nguyen Dynasty along with several other memorial sites
dedicated to the Vietnamese soldiers who died for protecting the country’s
on-the-sea sovereignty.
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| Hang Temple in Ly Son Island |
If you look for a beach
destination in Vietnam this summer but don’t want to encounter lots of fellow
travelers, do consider going to Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai, you won’t
be disappointed.
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