Phu Yen: Hon Yen - A landscape that captivates people's hearts

(Construction) - Hon Yen is a set of landscapes that attract tourists to the land of yellow flowers on green grass. Under the clear blue sea water, Hon Yen corals with all shapes and colors look from afar like peacocks dancing to the vibrant music of the sea.

(Construction) - Hon Yen is a set of landscapes that attract tourists to the land of yellow flowers on green grass. Under the clear blue sea water, Hon Yen corals with all shapes and colors look from afar like peacocks dancing to the vibrant music of the sea.

Hon Yen is a collection of landscapes that attract tourists to Phu Yen.

Phu Yen has more than 189km of coastline, many lakes, bays, islands, coastal island clusters with more than 300ha of coral reefs, more than 504ha of seagrass beds, seaweed concentrated mainly in Song Cau town, Dong Hoa town and the district. Tuy An. Phu Yen province's wetlands have an area of ​​about 488,600 hectares, a bay area of ​​about 14,685 hectares, a lagoon area of ​​about 4,225 hectares and about 2,000 hectares of tidal flats associated with three large estuaries that provide food for marine species. in coastal waters, creating diversity and richness of aquatic species.

Hon Yen Island was formed by tectonic activities, the most prominent of which was volcanic eruptions, including cylindrical and hexagonal basalt blocks. Hon Yen Island is about 400m from the shore, with an area of ​​nearly 2 hectares. The Hon Yen population is determined to include: Hon Yen, Hon Dun, Ban Than, Ganh Yen, Vung Choi, forming a complex of extremely unique natural landscapes. Hon Yen coral reef complex has an area of ​​about 30.2 hectares, of which soft corals predominate. Due to their close location, Hon Yen and Hon Dun offer visitors a lyrical and romantic sea scene.

Hon Yen scenic complex is located in Nhon Hoi village, An Hoa Hai commune, Tuy An district, 15km north of Tuy Hoa city. In April 2018, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized this place as a national scenic spot.

Hon Yen cliff has many interesting layers combined together to create a beautiful natural scene between the sea and the sky.

Hon Yen cliff has many interesting layers combined together to create a beautiful natural scene between the sea and the sky. Hon Yen is a geological wonder, a 70m high cylindrical basalt island with hundreds of hexagonal red-brown and black stone columns running along vertical and oblique veins formed from volcanoes millions of years ago. Geologists believe that a phase of geological tectonic activity equivalent to the phase that formed the Da Dia range created Hon Yen.

Coming to Hon Yen in the early days of summer, when the tide recedes, visitors can walk on the wide rocky beach leading to a 20m long road connecting Hon Yen and Hon Dun. Under the clear blue sea water, Hon Yen corals with all shapes and colors look from afar like peacocks dancing to the vibrant music of the sea. Small schools of fish began to appear leisurely swimming under the coral reefs. If you are observant, visitors can also see sea cucumbers, sea urchins and starfish clinging to beautiful coral reefs. This is considered one of the rare coral reefs in Vietnam.

Under the clear blue sea water, Hon Yen corals come in all shapes and colors.

According to local people, in the past, where swiftlets often came to nest, the name Hon Yen originated from there. Furthermore, Hon Yen also has the shape of a giant sea sail, symbolizing the craft of reaching out to sea and preserving the peaceful fishing village of indigenous fishermen. Observed from another angle, Hon Yen looks like a spear with the tip pointing upward as a characteristic of rocks, water, ocean and the harmony of creation.

To experience community tourism, tourists can now travel to Hon Yen and participate in activities such as: rowing boats to visit Hon Yen complex, exploring coral areas, lobster farming areas, Ganh Yen, Hon Dun , Lo Chao; See the Hon Yen complex from above with a walking tour along the hilly roads; Visit bird's nest making and fishing net weaving with fishermen; The most important thing is to enjoy the natural scenery and delicious sea-flavored dishes of the local people.

Young people join forces to clean up the sea to protect Hon Yen ecosystem areas.

Recently, the delegation of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment led by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh had a field survey of the Hon Yen coral reef ecosystem protection area and national scenic spot. Ganh Da Dia special site of Tuy An district, Phu Yen province.

During this survey trip, leaders of Phu Yen province requested the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to pay attention and facilitate funding and technical support to establish Hon Yen Wetland Conservation Area with a type of landscape protection. mandarin. Phu Yen is currently coordinating with the International UNESCO Organization in Vietnam to organize a re-survey according to the guidance of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection, to join the global Geopark network, the province recommends to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment provide specific guidance on this issue.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh acknowledged the opinions and recommendations of the province and requested Phu Yen province to continue protecting coastal ecosystem areas, especially the Hon Hon coral reef complex. Yen and the special national scenic area Ganh Da Dia.

Coming to Phu Yen, in addition to Hon Yen, tourists can also visit other tourist attractions such as:

1. Hon Nua

Hon Nua is shaped like a pillar dividing the door from the sea into Vung Ro Bay, so in the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, the name of the island is recorded as Tu Tru. Nature has gifted Hon Nua with a smooth white sand beach, clear blue water, colorful coral reefs, and many magnificent caves and rocks. You will feel ecstatic with each rhythmic and green wave lapping the shore in the imagination of many people who dream of this image and you will truly admire this beautiful picture. See details

2.Vịnh Xuân Đài

Vinh Xuan Dai Phu Yen has a charming scenery, with many beautiful and pristine islands and beaches, a destination you cannot miss when exploring Phu Yen. Coming here, visitors will clearly feel the extraordinary peace. A beauty that comes from a tourist destination with not too many passersby, beautiful landscape and the simplicity and gentleness of the people here. See details

3. O Loan Lagoon

Among them, O Loan lagoon is a "bright spot" with its poetic and lyrical beauty and is gradually becoming a check-in spot that cannot be missed in this locality. If you look down from above, you will see the entire lagoon like a giant phoenix, embracing the surrounding mountain peaks. In particular, when the sun is just rising or when the sun is about to go down the mountain, the scenery here exudes an unusually charming beauty. See details

4. Bai Mon

The scenery on Mon beach makes many people admire and praise, the long white sand winding along the coastline, the clear water reflecting the sky... all combine to create extremely charming beauty. See details

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Update day : 19/03/2024