After only 1 year, when the 2 highways were connected, tourism services in Tuy Phong developed unexpectedly. Besides the traditional destination of Co Thach Pagoda - Binh Thanh moss beach, the Cu Lao Cau island tourist route (Hon Cau) and the Phan Dung - Ta Nang backpacking route are new destinations, very attractive to young people who love to explore. Many young people in the locality have quickly caught up with the trend, planning to bring tourists from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong... to the island with many experiences that not every place has.
I have had many opportunities to visit Hon Cau in Phuoc The commune - Tuy Phong district, but have never experienced staying overnight because the border guards at that time did not allow tourists to stay, due to security conditions, as well as the lack of proper investment in facilities and accommodation. Over the past year, Hon Cau tours for a day trip or overnight stay have been advertised in many places, attracting young people who love to explore and register to experience. This place is only 1.5 km long, has an area of about 140 hectares, completely separate from the mainland, and is likened by tourists to a "green paradise" because of its beautiful, pristine scenery.
An Vu - a young man in Phan Ri Cua town who specializes in taking tourists to Hon Cau island said: "After Tet, many families and young people in and outside the province have registered for tours to Hon Cau island. Especially in April and May, when the weather is calm, it is predicted that sea and island tourism will be more crowded. If tourists want to stay overnight, tour operators will register with the border guards to manage security and order when staying on the island. We also remind tourists to limit plastic bags, plastic items... if they bring them, do not litter, and clean up all areas on the island when leaving."
It only takes about 30 - 40 minutes if you depart from Phuoc The or Lien Huong port, the beautiful small island with emerald green water will appear before your eyes, making those who love nature fascinated. According to the experience of local people, from January to June of the lunar calendar every year is the ideal time for tourists to visit the island because the weather is calm, favorable, suitable for children to explore and immerse themselves in nature. Besides the interesting check-in spots that anyone who has been to the island must visit once such as: Yen Cave, Ba Hon Cave, Gia Long Well, Nam Hai Temple or beautiful beaches and coral reefs... The Sea Turtle Conservation Area is also an attractive place for tourists when they set foot on this island. When visiting the Sea Turtle Conservation Area, visitors will be presented with a presentation on the living habits of turtles and necessary sea turtle rescue skills. Thereby, it will raise awareness of environmental protection and preserve the habitat for surrounding animals.
Ms. Ngoc Yen, a tourist in Ho Chi Minh City who has experienced this place, shared: “The special thing about Cu Lao Cau is that the island still retains its original pristine beauty, without commercial services for visitors. Apart from small hotels with quite high costs and possible power outages in the middle of the night because people use solar power, most tourists prefer to stay and experience overnight by camping, sleeping in tents, enjoying nature and the cool coastal air.”
Perhaps, camping overnight on the island is one of the interesting experiences for you in Cu Lao Cau. You will be immersed in nature, sitting under the sky to organize a small barbecue party on the beach, especially in the moonlit season, the scene is even more poetic and romantic. The tour organizer will prepare dinner for you with fresh seafood, or you can bring corn, potatoes to roast by the fire. You can also sing, dance, play group games together... it will definitely be extremely interesting. After having fun, at night, you can lie down and watch the vast sky with thousands of sparkling stars, listen to the sound of waves lapping with the wind, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the island. The next morning, you can wake up to watch the sunrise, immerse yourself in the clear blue water, dive to the bottom, paddle SUP around the island together, admire the wonderful nature here...
You must definitely come to Hon Cau and stay overnight to experience it!
Hon Cau is one of 16 Marine Protected Areas of Vietnam, not only beautiful in natural landscape but also highly appreciated for its biodiversity, showing the diversity of aquatic organisms, benthos, seaweed, seagrass, coral, fish, invertebrates, mammals, birds, reptiles, sea turtles, etc. Hon Cau is assessed by researchers to have an extremely important position, being a large fishing ground of Vietnam. In July 2023, the Provincial People's Committee awarded the Certificate of Provincial Monument Ranking to Hon Cau Scenic Relic.
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