Explore the wild and majestic nature at Hon Do, Ninh Thuan

(CLO) Hon Do is a famous destination with its wild and majestic beauty, considered a "fairyland" in the sunny and windy land of Ninh Thuan. This place is characterized by fossilized coral reefs dating back millions of years, carrying many priceless historical values.

(CLO) Hon Do is a famous destination with its wild and majestic beauty, considered a "fairyland" in the sunny and windy land of Ninh Thuan. This place is characterized by fossilized coral reefs dating back millions of years, carrying many priceless historical values.

Hon Do tourist area is located in My Hiep village, Thanh Hai commune, Ninh Hai, Ninh Thuan province. Hon Do is located about 17km from the center of Phan Rang - Thap Cham city of Ninh Thuan province, part of the beautiful coastal strip of the Central region of our country.

The reason this place is called "Red Island" is because when the sunlight shines on the rocks, they will shine red, creating a magical and beautiful natural landscape.

Hon Do is a unique and impressive coral fossil complex. They are formed from long-dead coral organisms, along with the erosion of ocean currents over time.

Hon Do tourist area is located in My Hiep village, Thanh Hai commune, Ninh Hai, Ninh Thuan province. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

To get to Hon Do beach, from the city center, visitors can move along the coastal road, passing the People's Committee of Thanh Hai commune. After that, just go straight a little further and you will reach Hon Do. If you have difficulty finding your way, you can ask local people and you will certainly receive dedicated, detailed instructions on the route.

Because it is an island, outside of the rainy season, visitors can visit this place at any time of the year. The climate at Hon Do always maintains a moderate temperature, especially in the evening there is often a sea breeze so it is extremely cool. Visitors can come to Hon Do in the afternoon and watch the sunset, camp overnight, so that the next morning they can continue to admire the beautiful sunrise scene here.

Coming to Hon Do, visitors can experience diving to see coral. The special feature of the coral here is that the fossilized coral reefs right on land with a variety of shapes and colors look extremely eye-catching, which will definitely make visitors admire and satisfy their eyes. In addition, visitors can set up tents in the middle of a large poplar forest or among coral reefs to enjoy fresh air and cool ocean breezes.

The climate at Hon Do always maintains a moderate temperature, especially in the evening there is often a sea breeze so it is extremely cool. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

Swimming is also one of the experiences not to be missed when coming to Hon Do. In particular, the southwest area is the calmest and calmest place, and will be the most suitable place for swimming. The sea here still retains its wild beauty with cool blue water, making it an ideal destination for tourists to have fun and relax.

Besides, Hon Do Ninh Thuan is also considered one of the "trekking paradises" that attracts a large number of tourists. This place is covered with poplar forest close to the sea. Walking through the forest, listening to the sound of ocean waves hitting the shore from afar, along with the cool whispering wind is an exciting nature discovery activity that visitors should try to experience once when visiting this place. This area also has many easy-to-follow trails, so visitors won't have to worry about getting lost.

Ms. Hoang Thi Tu Anh, a tourist from Nghe An shared: "I had a wonderful experience when coming to Hon Do, Ninh Thuan. Not only can I see unique coral fossils and enjoy fresh seafood at reasonable prices, but I can also enjoy the cool, clean atmosphere of the sea. I don't think there are too many people here, so it's very suitable for families to relax."

Besides, Hon Do Ninh Thuan is also considered one of the "trekking paradises" that attracts a large number of tourists. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

Another interesting entertainment activity that many tourists choose when coming to Hon Do is sea fishing. The special terrain of Hon Do with many coral reefs, depressions, rocky beaches, and deep creeks means that when fishing, visitors can both admire nature and chat with local people. This is also an opportunity for visitors to learn about the daily lives of the people, and at the same time see the hospitality and warm affection of the people here.

Hon Do Ninh Thuan is also a destination that attracts many young people who are passionate about taking check-in photos. Because from every angle, this place can produce beautiful frames, characterized by the wild, majestic beauty of clouds, sky, blue sea and white sand. Many female tourists have chosen for themselves figure-flattering bikinis, long, flowing maxi dresses combined with wide hats,... to get unique and attractive photos. Because of its beautiful natural scenery, many couples have chosen Hon Do as their wedding photography location.

In addition to visiting coral reefs on land, trekking in poplar forests or swimming in the sea,... visitors can also admire the lush green moss carpets here. Moss season at Hon Do usually falls from January to February. On high tide days, water overflows close to the shore, flooding limestone rocks and coral reefs near the coast, creating an environment Ideal for algae and moss to thrive. From there, underneath the large rocks will form a new ecosystem with green moss and countless marine species such as shrimp, crabs, fish, snails, clams, scallops...

Hon Do is currently a tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists in Ninh Thuan province. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

Coming to Hon Do Ninh Thuan, visitors certainly cannot miss the fresh seafood dishes caught and processed on the same day such as: fresh squid, crabs, oysters, snails, sea shrimp, cobia... Many tourists also choose to buy purple onions and orphan garlic with the unique flavor of Hon Do beach for food and medicine. In addition, other specialties such as shrimp paste rice paper, dried fish, dried squid, frozen oysters, fish skin, apples, green grapes... are also chosen by tourists to buy as gifts for family and friends. close.

Mr. Tran Van Huy, a fisherman living in the Hon Do area, shared: "Previously, Hon Do was not known to many people so it was still quite wild and deserted. In recent years, tourists have gradually become more aware of Hon Do, so we also have the opportunity to trade more local seafood, increase our income, and feed our family. To maintain the benefits of tourism development and attract more visitors, we often divide the work of cleaning up trash to make the beach area cleaner and more beautiful.

Hon Do is currently a tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists in Ninh Thuan province. If you are someone who likes to admire wild, unique nature and explore the vast ocean, you should try setting foot here once.

Some impressive images of Hon Do

The poetic landscape at Hon Do attracts thousands of tourists every year. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

The clear blue sea water is an ideal place for tourists to cool off. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

With its natural scenery, Hon Do is a check-in location for many tourists. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

Wild landscape at Hon Do.

The clear and clean coastline captivates visitors.

Hon Do is also the place where young people choose to camp. Photo: Collaborator Thach Thao

Coming to Ninh Thuan, visitors can also visit many other famous historical sites such as:

1. Trung Son Co Tu

Trung Son ancient pagoda is a monumental architectural complex created by monk Thich Buu Hien in 1973 at the historical site of Da Chong mountain (Phung Hoang mountain), in Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province.

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2. Thap Cham Train Depot Relics

Thap Cham train depot is the infrastructure of the Railway Department established by the French, including: Station, maintenance and repair area for rolling stock, and civil servant housing area. Ninh Thuan people are familiar with the name Thap Cham train depot (in Do Vinh ward, Phan Rang - Thap Cham city today). See details

3. Nam Ba Temple

Nam Ba Temple is a religious facility with important significance in the spiritual life of people in Bao An ward, Phan Rang - Thap Cham city. The temple not only has cultural historical value but is also associated with important revolutionary movements and resistance movements in Ninh Thuan province. See details

4. Hoa Lai Tower Relics

Hoa Lai Tower is located right on National Highway 1A, in Ba Thap village, Bac Phong commune, Thuan Bac district, Ninh Thuan province. The tower was built between the 6th and 9th centuries and has the unique artistic architecture of the ancient Champa kingdom of Panduranga region. Hoa Lai Tower was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a National Historical Monument in 1997. As of December 22, 2016, it was ranked as a special national monument. See details

5. Dac Nhon Communal House

Dac Nhon communal house is located in Dac Nhon village, Nhon Son commune, Ninh Son district, Ninh Thuan province. The communal house was built on a large, flat plot of land. In 1999, Dac Nhon Communal House was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Historical Site. See details

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Update day : 12/04/2024