Ly Son tourist destination is captivatingly beautiful

Ly Son is an outpost island that contains a treasure trove of unique geological, cultural and historical heritage. Over 11 million years of formation from the first volcanic eruptions, Mother Nature has bestowed on Ly Son a complex of magnificent landscapes, unique topography and geomorphology on land as well as a diverse and rich marine ecosystem.

Ly Son is also a place to preserve precious tangible and intangible cultural values that converge and crystallize from three ancient cultures of Vietnam: Sa Huynh culture, Cham culture, ancient Vietnamese culture, which still exist and permeate today through a dense system of relics including 6 national relics, 19 provincial relics and 02 national intangible cultural heritages: the Hoang Sa soldier's Khao le the linh festival and the Tu linh boat racing festival. This is also a place to preserve rare documents and evidence proving the history of establishing landmarks and Vietnam's sovereignty in the East Sea over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, which have been passed down and preserved by generations of Ly Son people for many centuries.

"Garlic Kingdom" Ly Son is an indispensable destination in the journey of every Vietnamese person towards the sea and islands of the beloved Fatherland.

Destinations in Ly Son Island:

1. Archway Gate

To Vo Gong is one of the names at the top of the list of ideal destinations for tourists who love and want to admire Ly Son Island - Quang Ngai.

From Ly Son Island Wharf, visitors who want to get here just need to turn left along the embankment for about 1.5km and you can reach To Vo Gate.

This To Vo Gate is a stone arch about 2.5m high, with a majestic shape created by nature. From volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, lava erupted and met sea water and solidified, which is the origin of this beautiful stone arch.

It can be said that To Vo Gate is a famous landmark of Ly Son Island. Standing here, visitors can have a panoramic view of the poetic beauty of the prosperous fishing village in the South, the majestic beauty of Gieng Tien Mountain in the North. To Vo Gate is also a place that many visitors love because it is an ideal location to watch the poetic sunset. And that is also the reason why it is also called the Gate of Heaven.

2. Hon Mu Cu

If the most beautiful place to watch the sunset is To Vo Gate, Hon Mu Cu is where visitors can watch the sunrise of a new day.

Hon Mu Cu is located in the center of Ly Son island, 3.2 km from the district center, close to the An Hai boat anchorage. This is one of the three most beautiful and famous islands of Ly Son island. This Ly Son tourist destination is always the choice for those who want to feel the peaceful, quiet space, close to nature, the sea to relax. Because here: No people live, No resorts, hotels, The landscape is intact, Converging wild and quiet features

Moreover, when arriving at Hon Mu Cu, visitors can immerse themselves in the crystal clear, beautiful sea water. And what could be more wonderful than experiencing scuba diving to see the dense coral reefs under the sea. Hon Mu Cu is the ideal resort for any tourist when traveling to Ly Son Island.

3. Ly Son Lighthouse

The lighthouse located in the East of Ly Son Island in Ly Hai Commune, Ly Son District, Quang Ngai Province is also one of the tourist destinations in Ly Son that many tourists visit.

This is the tallest lighthouse in Vietnam to date, with a height of up to 45m. Ly Son Lighthouse is considered a lighthouse that plays an important role in maritime traffic in our country.

Standing on the highest peak of Ly Son Lighthouse, you can see the whole view of Ly Son island with undulating waves, beautiful onion and garlic fields, or small boats floating on the sea. A captivating landscape that viewers cannot bear to look away.

4. Thoi Loi Mountain

Thoi Loi Mountain was formed in prehistoric times on five extinct volcanoes and is also the highest mountain on Ly Son Island with an altitude of nearly 170m above sea level.

From afar, you will see Thoi Loi mountain peak rising proudly against the blue sky. From the top of this mountain, you can also admire the majestic landscape of Ly Son island, garlic fields, waves and the deep blue sky.

5. Hang Cau

Hang Cau is the next place on the list of ideal places to visit when traveling to Ly Son. Hang Cau is located in An Hai commune, Ly Son, right below the foot of Thoi Loi mountain.

Hang Cau was created naturally by waves and sea winds eroding the rock body over thousands of years. The wild, poetic scenery attracts visitors to this place.

With majestic mountains on one side and the poetic sea and sky on the other, it has attracted many tourists who set foot here. Hang Cau is considered a potential development point for tourism services on Ly Son Island with activities such as kayaking, swimming, etc.

6. Hang Pagoda

Located in An Hai Commune, Ly Son Island District, facing the sea, in the middle there is a lotus pond with a Buddha statue and hundreds of years old sea banyan trees around the yard. The pagoda is located deep in a cave, 24m long and 3.2m high. In that limited space, the ancients took advantage of natural stalactites to arrange the place of worship. In the past, in the middle of the cave there was an altar of the Three Buddhas: Amitabha Buddha, Tathagata Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha.

The ancients took advantage of the cave located deep inside the mountain, close to the coast, to create a temple scene. Standing from afar, people cannot know that there is an architecture called Hang Pagoda in the cave, but only see the foliage of ancient sea almond trees, their age is also approximately the same as the date of birth of Hang Pagoda.

7. National Flagpole of Ly Son Island

One of the places that is currently loved by many young people when traveling to Ly Son Island is the Ly Son Island National Flagpole. This flagpole was built on May 4, 2013 on the top of Thoi Loi Mountain, with a height of 20m, facing the Hoang Sa archipelago. This is a milestone affirming the sovereignty of Vietnam's sea and island territory, and is the pride of our nation.

8. Small Island

Be Island possesses a wild landscape with captivating beauty and is becoming a tourist paradise of the Central region in general and Quang Ngai in particular. Coming to Be Island, visitors will not be able to resist its magical beauty with beautiful blue sea water and arc-shaped volcanic sedimentary rocks embracing the sea. Be Island is also known by other names such as: An Binh Island, miniature Maldives of Vietnam.

9. Duc Pagoda - Quan Am Dai

When mentioning Hang Pagoda, we cannot help but mention Duc Pagoda in the list of ideal places to visit when traveling to Ly Son. Duc Pagoda, whose Chinese name is Dinh Liem Tu, is 100m from To Vo Gate. It is a famous pagoda in Ly Son with a rare and beautiful landscape. Visitors will feel the peace and enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air. Coming to Duc Pagoda, you will have the opportunity to admire the largest Quan Am Dai statue in Ly Son.

There are many other ideal destinations in Ly Son Island - Quang Ngai waiting for you. Now, let's check-in the above locations and prepare carefully for your trip to Ly Son! Wish you a wonderful and memorable upcoming summer!

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