Not too prominent on the noisy tourist map, Nhon Hai still quietly preserves the slow pace of life, the pristine simplicity of the sea and people - what has kept Pham Van Phong, a young man with a passion for photography from Thanh Hoa, on a short but emotional trip.
The coastal road winds around the fishing village, like a soft silk ribbon tying the heart of those far from home.
“I chose Nhon Hai because I wanted to get away from the city, away from the all-too-familiar sounds. The pictures of everyday life, children playing, people working hard... that I had seen online were deeply imprinted in my mind. And I wanted to come and experience them with my own eyes and heart,” Phong shared.
Not a place with luxury resorts or famous beaches, Nhon Hai makes people remember it in its own way.
Not a place with luxury resorts or famous beaches, Nhon Hai makes people remember it in its own way: the clear blue water, the gentle sand slopes, and the basket boats lying still in the midday sun. Surrounding the fishing village are islands such as Hon Kho and Cu Lao Xanh, forming a gentle embrace for the calm sea. The air here is clean and clear, carrying the salty and pure taste of the Central sea - something that makes people easily leave behind all the troubles.
The air here is clean and clear, carrying the salty and pure taste of the Central Sea - something that makes it easy for people to leave behind all their worries.
Impressive gold-plated sea surface
Phong arrived in Nhon Hai on a clear day and spent more than a day immersing himself in the rhythm of fishing village life. Not in a hurry to capture impressive shots, he quietly walked along the coastal road, immersing himself in a peaceful space as if separated from time.
“The natural landscape here is not as outstanding as other coastal areas, but in return, there are many neighboring islands. The air quality and sea water are very good and clean. You can forget all your worries when you come here in the afternoon, listen to the sound of waves, the sound of people working hard and children playing... you will feel all your worries disappear", Phong confided.
Life here is not abundant, but it seems everyone learns to be happy with what they have.
Mornings in Nhon Hai start very early. As soon as the sun is visible on the horizon, small boats line up to head out to sea. Returning from the sea, no matter how much or how little they have harvested, everyone has an unspoken satisfaction on their face. Life here is not abundant, but it seems everyone has learned to be happy with what they have.
Sharing with Travellive reporter, Phong said: “I talked to some people here, they are very gentle and lovely. The children are polite and full of energy. Perhaps because life is still difficult, they appreciate kindness and gentleness towards each other more."
Land of peaceful early summer dreams
Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, people often seek out places as far away as possible, the more exotic the better. But sometimes, a gentle touch of a simple lifestyle, a smiling gaze and a hand still salty with the taste of the sea, is enough to fill a tired heart. For Pham Van Phong, Nhon Hai is exactly that kind of place.
He recorded with his camera, but more importantly, kept in his heart the everyday moments: a child playing with crabs on the sand, a woman carrying baskets of fish slowly walking through a small alley, a man diligently mending a torn net under the sunset.
No noise, no need to show off, that fishing village still lives quietly, quietly beautiful in its own way.
“There is a great feeling that I carry with me after this trip. It is the feeling of a place with a slow pace of life, honest people, and pristine nature. If I have the chance, I will definitely come back to Nhon Hai,” Phong said.
Without noise, without need for ostentation, that fishing village still lives quietly, quietly beautiful in its own way - like a slow but deep film, making it hard for anyone who has been there once to forget. For Phong, it is not just a destination, but a much-needed moment of silence, in the midst of a world that is always in a hurry.
