Hon Nua: A forgotten paradise in Xu Nau

Where is Hon Nua Phu Yen located?

Hon Nua Island in the southern end of Phu Yen, at the foot of Ca Pass, is the natural boundary between the two provinces of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa. The entire island is covered with the green color of the trees.

Hon Nua is shaped like a pillar separating the door from the sea to Vung Ro Bay, so in the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, the name of the island is said to be Tu Tru.

Instructions on how to move to Hon Nua Phu Yen

To get to Hon Nua, you can go by passenger train or Cano:

·         Starting from Vung Ro to Hon Nua Phu Yen.

You can take a canoe from Vung Ro (Phu Yen), to combine eating and drinking seafood in floating floating.

Renting a whole Canoe for 7 people, costing about 1200k, going to Hon Nua to swim, go snorkeling, swim in fresh water ... eating and drinking on floating rafts is quite cheap, and the seafood is very fresh.

·         From Dai Lanh to Hon Nua Phu Yen.

From Nha Trang city, you drive a motorbike to Dai Lanh about 85 km. Right at the foot of Dai Lanh bridge at the foot of Ca pass, you can park your motorbike here and rent a boat to Hon Nua, it is best to stay overnight and camp on the island. No need to ask permission, you can camp right on the beach next to the bird's nest guard station.

The rental price for each boat here ranges from 400K for 4 to 7 people. In addition, you can also go to Dai Lanh market to buy seafood at affordable prices and very fresh.

The ideal time to go to Hon Nua Phu Yen

Phu Yen weather is divided into 2 distinct seasons: the sunny season from February to August, and the rainy season lasts from September to January. Therefore, to have an ideal trip you should go in the sunny season. At this time, the waves are calm, the sea surface is blue, and the sun is dry, suitable for experiencing activities on the island. In particular, March and April are when the sea is abundant with fish and shrimp after a period of proliferation in the spring, the sun is less intense, the wind is cool to help you enjoy the trip more wonderful.

The beauty of Hon Nua Phu Yen

Looking out from the majestic Ca pass, Hon Nua looks like a small dinosaur wearing a green skin comfortably sleeping with its head facing the north. Nature has endowed this place with a special beauty, following the white sand beach stretching out to the sea, there are high cliffs gradually lined up one after another.

Stepping on the rapids, you are easily overwhelmed by the natural scene in front of you. Hon Nua looks like a boat sailing straight out to sea. Not only that, the interesting point of this place is also the "giant footprints". With the wear and tear of time and the waves, the stone slabs have changed shape and formed the shape of giant footprints, scattered everywhere, making you feel like you are lost in a strange land.

On the rocky capes jutting out into the sea, tens of thousands of swiftlets flew over the mouth of the cave. This bird often nests on craggy cliffs or in deep rock caves, so the terrain here is very suitable for them to breed and develop. Giant cliffs with a surface crisscrossed with horizontal and vertical cuts create a sense of mystery and ghost.

The further north you go, the higher and more majestic the cliffs become, there are cliffs up to more than 80 m high from the sea level, If you are a lover of mountain climbing, climbing high cliffs, this place must be the place to be. a very good choice.

But be careful when coming to Hon Nua - Phu Yen

- There are few people living here, there are no service shops, so it is best to bring your own food, water, and necessary items before going to the island.

- The weather on the island is quite harsh, you need to prepare enough sun protection to not affect your skin.

- You should bring a few more sets of clothes or swimwear to comfortably swim, snorkel and watch the coral.

- When you set foot on the island, you must declare to the guards on the island to ask for permission to sleep again.

- Pay attention to clean up garbage after leaving to keep the island's clean environment.