The strange beast-shaped island in Quy Nhon

Located less than 1km from Nhon Hai fishing village, Hon Kho Island (Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh) looks like an animal running at high speed from above.

Located less than 1km from Nhon Hai fishing village, Hon Kho Island (Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh) looks like an animal running at high speed from above.

Coming to Hon Kho island (also known as Hon Kho island), visitors have to go through Nhon Hai fishing village, more than 15km from the center of Quy Nhon city. This is a place that is being loved by many people because it still has many wild features, without the impact of the hands of resort investors.

This place has a special geological structure with successive arcs, leaning against the mountains, giving a very solid feeling. Around, the sea always shows two blue colors, the inside is turquoise, and the outside is blue.

Hon Kho islet is located only about 1km from the shore of Nhon Hai fishing village. The beach still retains its wild and rustic features compared to beaches in other places. Swimming here, visitors will see sand, wind and sea blending together to create a large space.

Seen from the air, this island has the shape of a running animal. The name "Hon Kho" is a mystery, no one knows where it came from. There are no rows of green coconut trees on the island, no tall old trees, nor is it a crowded island like many other places.

This area is also one of the ideal coral viewing spots. On June afternoons, the water recedes to reveal the bottom. Seen from above, seaweed and coral appear quite clearly, creating beautiful colors.

To get to Hon Kho islet from Nhon Hai fishing village, it takes only 5-10 minutes by canoe or fishing boat of fishermen. Prices can be negotiated from 100,000 to 200,000 VND/person, depending on the number of guests.

Waking up in the fishing village early in the morning, visitors will feel the rhythm of life of the people here so peaceful. They start a new day with a familiar job such as rowing a basket to pick seaweed, areca spinach, catching fish, squid... In addition to the hours of fishing, the fishermen accept to transport tourists to Hon Kho island to increase income.

Although not a place that is invested in tourism, Nhon Hai fishing village still brings many interesting things. Here, visitors can plunge into the sea to bathe, experience coral diving or follow fishermen to remove nets, experience coastal life.

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Update day : 03/07/2023