For those who have ever dreamed of walking on a white sand road in the middle of the ocean, where the deep blue water and the fine white sand blend together, Diep Son is the perfect destination. Located peacefully in the middle of Van Phong Bay, Khanh Hoa province, Diep Son is known as the "Vietnamese version of Maldives" - not only famous for its wild beauty but also possesses something special: a walking path in the middle of the sea that appears with the tide.
Every time the tide recedes, a strip of smooth white sand slowly appears in the middle of the vast ocean, connecting the two islands of Hon Qua and Hon Bip, about 1km long. This white sand road is called "Diep Son Waterway", only appearing for a few hours each day when the tide recedes, giving visitors an extremely interesting and unique experience.
Walking on this smooth white sand road, with the clear blue sea water gently lapping at your feet, visitors will feel like they are entering another world - where people and nature blend harmoniously and peacefully. Not only is it an ideal place to take impressive photos, this road also brings a unique sense of adventure when you can walk from one island to another without any means of transport.
A special road that only appears at low tide, connecting the islands in Diep Son
However, the road in the middle of the sea at Diep Son is only willing to welcome "lucky" people and disappears under the water when the tide rises. According to the experience of local people, from the 1st to the 15th of the lunar month, the road begins to appear at noon after 12:30 and lasts until evening. At the end of the month, the road appears later, around 16:30. Because of this transformation, Diep Son becomes more attractive, attracting many tourists to "hunt" for the moment of walking on the sea.
The sea water is clear and calm
But Diep Son does not stop at that magical sandy road. In Diep Son, not far from Tu Hai beach, visitors will encounter rows of stilt houses along the coast, a resting place for those who want to stay overnight on the island. These stilt houses are in harmony with the natural landscape, not destroying the wild beauty of Diep Son, but also giving visitors a wonderful feeling of relaxation. Every morning, when waking up, people will see the sun rising right in front of the window, along with the sound of gentle waves lapping around, creating an unforgettable peaceful moment.
Diep Son in the sunset
In the afternoon, after enjoying swimming in the clear blue water, visitors can stroll along the road around the island, to watch the sunset gradually fall behind the majestic Truong Son mountain range. The sunset scene in Diep Son is truly an unforgettable experience, bringing a feeling of serenity and peace, making every moment here special and memorable in life.
Diep Son possesses a very private, peaceful and quiet beauty. On sunny days, people can clearly see small fish swimming at their feet, or even encounter coral reefs hidden under the water. Everything creates a vivid picture, where each visitor is a part of nature, as if they are living in a world with only themselves and the sea.
Camping by the sea
To get to Diep Son, visitors can depart from Nha Trang or Phu Yen, then move to Van Gia port. From here, you can travel by canoe or boat to the island. Although this journey is not too long, the feeling when setting foot on the white sand in the middle of this blue sea will definitely make all the difficulties in moving completely worth it.
Currently, Diep Son has not been exploited for tourism too much, tour operators here all focus on protecting the landscape, preserving the wild natural beauty of the island. There are only about 100 households living on the island, they have been attached to the sea for many generations. The people here still retain their traditional cultural characteristics and simple working lifestyle, creating a unique attraction for tourists when they come to explore.
The houses are in harmony with the natural landscape, not destroying the wild beauty typical of Diep Son.
If you have ever visited other famous beach resorts, Diep Son will bring you a new breeze, a truly different experience. This is not only a place for you to take beautiful "virtual life" pictures but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and find peace of mind.
