Hon Son Island is currently becoming one of the destinations chosen by many tourists for travel, exploration, and relaxation, a gem in the middle of the Kien Giang sea and island. With its wild beauty, majestic Ma Thien Lanh mountain landscape, delicious and simple seafood dishes, and friendly and hospitable people. Tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy an interesting vacation, enjoy the peaceful and rustic feeling when immersing themselves in the nature of the sea and islands in the southwest of the country.

A few words about Hon Son Island

Beach in Hon Son Island

Hon Son, also known as Hang Rai Island, is located in Lai Son Commune, Kien Hai District, Kien Giang Province, 65km from the coast of Rach Gia City. This island commune is located on Ha Tien Bay, between the route to Nam Du Island and Hon Tre Island, surrounded by beautiful beaches with an island area of 11km2 such as: Thien Tue Beach, Bai Bac Beach, Bai Bang Beach, Bai Xep Beach, Bai Da Chai Beach, Bai Nha Beach....

Thien Tue Beach is located in the West of Hon Son Island, on the beach there are large rocks with strange shapes created by nature, a rustic and wild masterpiece, next to Thien Tue Beach are Da Chai Beach and Gieng Beach with primeval forests behind running along the coast. Visitors have the opportunity to let their souls breathe the sea breeze, the afternoon sun, on the road with majestic mountains and ocean waves next to them.

Mountain climbing tourism on Hon Son island

Hon Son Island has a complex of 7 mountains, the highest of which is Ma Thien Lanh peak with a height of 450 m above sea level. Many tourists come to Hon Son to challenge climbing to conquer 1200m to the top of Ma Thien Lanh mountain with stairs and stone paths.

On the top of Ma Thien Lanh there is a flat rock, from the top of the mountain you can see the beautiful sunrise or sunset, the panoramic view is very impressive. Looking at the vast space, the deep blue sea around and the small fishing boat like a bean in the eyes of tourists is more dreamy and affectionate.

In addition to Ma Thien Lanh peak, Ong Rong mountain peak is only 1/3 as high as Ma Thien Lanh but a bit more difficult to go. On the top, there are many wild cycads, especially here there is a cycad tree that scientists estimate is over 300 years old, shaped like a curved dragon looking out to sea, so the mountain is called Ong Rong.

Spiritual tourist destination

Nam Hai Whale Temple is a place of worship for the islanders, where the Whale Temple is believed to protect fishermen at sea and bless them with safe fishing trips and a safe return to their families. Nam Hai Whale Temple, also known as Nam Hai Temple, is located right at the entrance to Thien Tue beach.

Hon Son Whale Festival will be held between the 15th and 16th of the 10th lunar month every year, visitors will be able to participate in the festival with many unique activities taking place here. This festival is a famous cultural and religious activity in Hon Son, solemnly organized by fishermen to express gratitude to the sea and pray for a favorable year to catch a lot of seafood.

Cuisine on Hon Son Island

When tourists travel to Hon Son Island, they must definitely try the fresh seafood of Hon Son Island because it is both fresh and affordable for tourists. Hon Son is also not too expensive and costly to travel to like other places. The people are very hospitable and gentle, so tourists will have full moments with nature and people on Hon Son Island.

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