Hon Khoai Relics

Hon Khoai Relics

Hon Khoai is the name of a cluster of islands located southeast of Ca Mau cape in Tan An commune, Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province. Hon Khoai is more than 6 nautical miles (14.6km) from the mainland and has an important position in national defense and security. This place is considered a forward station guarding the air, sea and land in the southwest of the country. Hon Khoai Island includes many small islands: Hon Khoai, Hon Tuong, Hon Sao, Hon Doi Moi, Hon Da Le. Hon Khoai is the largest island with an area of ​​about 4km2 and is also the highest island above sea level at 318m. In the past, this place was also known by many different names such as: Giang Huong Island, Doc Lap Island or Poulop Island during the French period. However, because of its shape like a giant potato, local people still call it Hon Khoai to this day. Hon Khoai is an island of rocks, hills and primitive forests that are almost intact with many precious woods and rich flora and fauna, which has captivated many tourists. According to the latest research, the flora in Hon Khoai has more than 1,400 species including fruit trees, timber trees, medicinal trees... Animals are also quite rich with monkeys, wild chickens, pythons, monitor lizards, squirrels. white... and more than 20 species of rare birds. Hon Khoai is known as the pearl island of cape land, surrounding forests and mountains, gentle blue sea water and relics tinged with time. This place has become an attractive destination that tourists cannot miss when coming to Ca Mau province. In September 2013, the Hon Khoai island cluster was set the record for the island cluster closest to the equator. The history of Hon Khoai relic also tells about the 12.05m high lighthouse built by the French colonialists on the peak of the island. This lighthouse has a scanning capacity of 35km wide; is part of the Can Gio - Con Dao - Hon Khoai - Phu Quoc lighthouse system to help illuminate ships traveling in the East Sea. On December 13, 1940, this place marked an important historical event when Mr. Phan Ngoc Hien led the uprising at Hon Khoai against the French colonialists and won. This is also the day chosen as the Revolutionary Tradition Day of the Party Committee and people of Ca Mau to commemorate this important event. Hon Khoai has a long, sheltered coastline, an anchorage and storm shelter for fishermen and a breeding and sheltering place for many marine species. From tiny plankton species to aquatic species with high economic value such as: squid, lobster, mantis shrimp, grouper, cobia,... Hon Khoai beach has wide sandy beaches. When the tide is low and the sea is calm, visitors can walk on the sand to learn about marine life and breathe the fresh air of the forest and sea. On April 27, 1990, Hon Khoai Relic was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Ca Mau Province Electronic Information Portal

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