Hon Thom Cable Car Station (An Thoi) in Phu Quoc
The pearl island of Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful beaches, charming small islands and luxurious, classy resorts. But not only that, the largest island in Vietnam has many more beautiful destinations, more attractive records that not all tourists know.
One of them is the longest sea-crossing cable car in the world, with a total length of up to nearly 8 km. Yes, the cable car is long, but is there anything else interesting? Of course there is, that is the Hon Thom cable car station (An Thoi) with a unique architectural style. This place is considered a Vietnamese version of the "Roman arena" with "no dead corners".
Hon Thom Cable Car Station is located in the Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province. This project is inspired by ancient Roman architectural style, bringing a strong, mysterious but also solemn beauty.
Checking in to this Vietnamese version of the “Roman arena”, you will immediately be attracted by a massive citadel standing proudly before your eyes. Here, the walls are paved with sturdy laterite bricks, with an extremely interesting old silver color. In front are warrior statues combined with strangely curved arched windows.
Everyone knows that Hon Thom station is an artificial construction. However, thanks to the ancient Roman design, the use of suitable materials and colors, this place looks like a "ruined" destination or the remaining ruins of the ancient Roman arena.
It can be said that Hon Thom station is a prominent destination on Phu Quoc - a beautiful island in Vietnam, where you just need to stand there to have beautiful, unique photos to bring back. If you are planning a summer beach trip, come to Phu Quoc right away. Phu Quoc island is both beautiful and clear, and also has hot check-in coordinates like Hon Thom station, it would be a pity not to visit.
Abandoned fish pond on Phu Quy Island
According to the experience of many young people exploring Vietnam's islands, this season is the best time to travel to Phu Quy. Don't believe it? Try going to the travel community, many Phu Quy reviews have been shared with stunningly beautiful photos.
Thanks to the diligent travel of people to Phu Quy, a brand new destination on the island has emerged. It is an abandoned fish pond located behind the Teacher's Tomb. This lake was quickly dubbed the Vietnamese version of the "Roman arena"... flooded. No one knows who discovered this coordinate, but this is the hottest check-in spot on Phu Quy.
It is known that this abandoned lake is located right behind Thay's Tomb so it is easy to find the way here. In the past, the lake was used by fishermen on the island to raise fish and shrimp. However, now the lake has been abandoned, left to time and seawater erosion. Surprisingly, it is the impact of seawater and sun and wind that makes the lake impressively beautiful.
Nowadays, this abandoned lake is flooded by sea water, creating an extremely clear blue swimming pool in the dry season. With a life jacket, you can enjoy swimming without worrying about the big waves. Every time the tide comes in, the waves crash loudly against the outside wall of the lake, creating a beautiful and charming scene.
The lake is built of stone in a rounded shape, divided into two main compartments. Over time, the rocks are covered with moss, dust and faded gray, exuding a very unique old beauty. The lake is located close to the sea so the sea water flows in, creating an extremely beautiful swimming pool.
In particular, this Vietnamese version of the “Roman arena” is not just one or two lakes but a large complex. The interior is divided into many small compartments, creating smaller lakes. The cliffs that block the water accidentally become paths for visitors to easily walk around and pose for photos.
Because it has been abandoned for a long time, and has been eroded by seawater and time, the landscape here is extremely wild. The lake walls are covered with gray moss, the dark stone embankments combined with the surrounding black rocks create a breathtaking scene. If you are a team that loves virtual life, you cannot miss this coordinate in your journey to explore Vietnam tourism.
