Bao Ngan (23 years old, Quang Nam) is currently a freelancer and just had a 3-day trip to Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai. The place is known as the Maldives of Vietnam because it has clear blue water and currently does not have many tourist services.
Places not to be missed in Ly Son
Ly Son is an island district of Quang Ngai province, located about 30 km from the mainland. With the advantage of pristine scenery and economical travel costs, in recent years, Ly Son has always been on the list of destinations chosen by many tourists.
Ly Son Island is the only island district of Quang Ngai, 15 nautical miles from the mainland.
Bao Ngan's 3-day, 2-night trip cost only 1.5 million VND/person because she and her friends experienced traveling by motorbike from Da Nang - Quang Ngai. After arriving in Quang Ngai city center, you need to buy a boat ticket from Sa Ky port to Ly Son island. The time from the port to the island is about 45 minutes. Tourists should remember to take motion sickness pills because the big waves when traveling can be quite tiring.
Bao Ngan just had a 3-day trip to Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai
“Because I was afraid of water, I didn’t dare to dive to see the coral reefs during my recent trip to Ly Son. But you should try this experience because I found it quite interesting. Or you can also go swimming on the island and remember to wear a life jacket before going into the water to ensure safety,” said Bao Ngan.
The places that Bao Ngan visited on this trip were: Hang Cau, Thoi Loi peak, Ly Son flagpole, Mu Cu island, Be island.
Known as the Maldives of Vietnam, Ly Son Island with its emerald green beaches and pristine beauty always fascinates many tourists.
Small Island possesses wild beauty with colorful basket boats.
According to her, tourists should visit Small Island even though it is quite small with an area of less than 1 km. In addition, they can walk around every corner of the island to take memorable photos on this island. The water on Big Island is very blue but the water on Small Island is much bluer and the sand is whiter.
Thoi Loi Peak:As one of the five dormant volcanoes of the island district, this place has a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. The mountain is about 170 m above sea level and the top of the mountain has a giant basin and a freshwater lake that supplies water to the island district. There is a 20 m high national flagpole here and it is also a favorite destination for many tourists when coming to Ly Son.
The place that many people check in when coming to Ly Son is Thoi Loi peak.
Hang Cau: CThere are vertical cliffs on one side and a beach with fine white sand on the other. Under the influence of wind and waves, the cliffs take on unique shapes, and near the shore are colorful coral reefs. In Hang Cau, suggested activities are snorkeling and kayaking.
Hon Mu Cu:During your stay in Ly Son, visitors should wake up early to go to the most beautiful sunrise viewing spot on the archipelago. Hon Mu Cu is located about 3 km east of the center of Big Island. Because it is uninhabited, the landscape is still very pristine and the air is fresh.
Lighthouse on Mu Cu Island
Small Island:Also known as An Binh island commune, the area is small but the scenery and sea water are as beautiful as Big Island. Big Island is about 3 nautical miles from Small Island, if you go by wooden boat it takes more than 30 minutes, but by speedboat it only takes about 10 minutes. When you go to Small Island, you will feel like you have stepped into a new paradise with only blue sea and golden sunshine. This place is also ideal for watching the sunset. According to Bao Ngan, when you go to Small Island, you should go during the day because there are not many entertainment services to stay. Here there is only Bai Ngang, a colorful basket boat that is quite impressive to check-in.
The characteristic blue sea color of Ly Son
Some notes for visitors when coming here.
In Ly Son, the main specialty is seafood, some other dishes can be mentioned such as garlic salad, seaweed salad, crab noodle soup, snails, gai leaf cake... You can visit the dry food stalls on the island to buy garlic, dried seafood as gifts, but you must definitely ask for the price first to avoid high and unreasonable prices. In addition, you should visit the local market instead of the tourist market to eat and drink, both delicious and cheap, to understand more about the culture and indigenous people. The weather on the island is very hot, so you must apply sunscreen and spray it thoroughly.
Sunset on the island
Peaceful scenery on Ly Son Island
“Fresh water on the island is still salty so it is very scarce. I wash my hair constantly but after drying it, it is still greasy. I learned from experience that I should buy bottled water to wash my hair and use for daily activities,” Bao Ngan said.
If possible, visitors should go to Ly Son on a weekday to enjoy the beauty of the island instead of going on holidays to avoid the crowds. In addition, because Ly Son is located in an area often affected by storms, you should check the weather in advance as well as plan your travel time carefully to avoid missing the boat or being stuck on the island due to storms.
With the advantage of pristine scenery and economical travel costs, in recent years, Ly Son has always been a destination chosen by many tourists.
“The moment you reach the destination of your trip and see all the beautiful things in your sight, you will realize that all your efforts were worth it. Go and see how beautiful your country is,” Bao Ngan shared.
