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Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands)
Location: Quang Nam, Vietnam
Cu Lao Cham is a large island consists of several small islands distance 25 nautical miles off the coast from Hoi An.
At the summer, if guests reaches for the island by normal boat, it
takes 2 and half hour, but only 30 minutes by speed boat. Cham island
has total 7 islands including Hon Lao, Hon La, Hon Kho me, Hon Kho … at
the area of 16 sq. meter, whereby the largest island is Lao.
According to archaeologists, Cu Lao Cham first settled there 3,000
years ago and established business contacts with external countries
some 1,000 years ago. Up to now, Cu Lao Cham has preserved many
architectural constructions which date back to the 18th – 20th century.
They include the shrine dedicated to Than Yen Sao, built in 1843 at Bai
Huong and Hai Tang Pagoda, built in 1753 on the western hillside of Hon
Lao. Still, Cu Lao Cham has more to offer. After a 3-hour canoe trip,
one may hop over to the famed Well of the Cham people.
Lao island is circle shape at the high of 500m, the forest here is
natural, a lots of woods and rare animals. There are nice beaches at
Bim and Ong beach. The island is a place where shelter for value
swallow birds.
Around the island has a lots of color corals under the water, about
3.000 residents living focusing at Lang and Huong beaches as fishing
and agriculture. A small part of people living at the village works at
service and handicraft.
Situated in a salty-water area, this square-bottom well, amazingly,
provides clear fresh water all year round. Enjoyable extras include
white-sand, pristine beaches and captivating attractions evocatively
named Bai Ong, Bai Bim, Bai Chong, Bai Bac, Suoi Tinh, Cau Mo,
Suoi Ong and so on, where tourists can relax, go hunting, fishing even
fishing octopuses.
Travellers also have chances to view the sea swallows’ nests clinging
to the towering cliff. Cu Lao Cham wins kudos for its seafood and
delicacies (octopuses, lobsters, fish’s fin, abalone, kaki, hind,
cholonia’s eggs, birds’ nests…) and fascinating souvenirs (pearls,
conches, tortoise-shells…)
The tour takes half day to Lang beach for seeing some interest places
as such Au Thuyen – a shelter for boats at bad weather, an over-100
years Tay Tang pagoda remarks the Puddhism came here for long time ago,
Ong temple – a place worships a big fish burried here. The tour is
available at the hotel registered daily for request in advance.
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 Tien Son Grotto |
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Cat Ba Island and beaches |
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Nhi Thanh Grotto |
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Thien Cung Grotto |
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Phu Quoc Island and Beach |
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| Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls |
| Mountains and forests |
| Pagodas, Temples, Towers, Churches, Tombs |
| Grottoes, Islands and beaches |
| Museums, Memorial sites |
| Highlands, Plateaus, Hills, Lagoons and Valleys |
| Ancient Citadels, Palaces |
| Vestiges of history |
| Garden Houses |
| Bird Sanctuaries |
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