Cu Lao Cham - a pearl in the blue sea

1. Cu Lao Cham Island in Tan Hiep Commune (Da Nang City) has a natural area of 16.43 km2 and a population of more than 2,600 people. This is an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists every summer.

Cu Lao Cham Island in Tan Hiep Commune ( Da Nang City) has a natural area of 16.43 km2 and a population of more than 2,600 people. This is an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists every summer.

Located about 15km from Cua Dai beach, it only takes about 20 minutes by canoe for visitors to visit Cu Lao Cham.

Cu Lao Cham marine ecosystem has many types of corals, seagrass beds, seaweed, sandbanks, rocky tidal zones and soft bottom areas... which are important habitats for many aquatic species to live, grow and reproduce.

In addition, Cu Lao Cham also owns primeval forests covering the entire island. The forest is a place to preserve many rare genetic resources, storing and providing fresh water for the island's residents. In 2009, the island was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Long-tailed macaque, one of the rare animals protected on Cu Lao Cham Island.

Arriving at Cu Lao Cham Island, motorbikes are the means of transport chosen by many tourists. The winding concrete roads around the island take tourists to visit many natural, cultural and historical sites.

The road from Bai Lang to Bai Xep is considered the road of red parasol flowers - a symbol of Cu Lao Cham Island. From mid-July, this flower blooms, interspersed among the canopy of the primeval forest and lasts for about a month.

Cu Lao Cham has many beautiful beaches with blue sea and white sand that attract tourists such as Bai Xep, Bai Chong, Bai Huong... In the photo, tourists visit and bathe at Bai Xep.

On Cu Lao Cham Island, there are many relics that clearly show the cultural, spiritual and religious life of the islanders through the ages. In the photo, the national relic Gieng Xom Cam - an ancient well built by the Cham people long ago and now a typical destination on the island.

The national relic of the Temple of the Ancestor of the Bird's Nest Industry was built in 1848 to worship the Ancestor of the Bird's Nest Industry and the guardian deities of the industry. Every year, on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, a solemn ceremony to worship the Ancestor of the Bird's Nest Industry is held at this temple.

Hai Tang Pagoda is a national relic. This is the first pagoda built on Cu Lao Cham Island in 1758. The pagoda has a unique architecture, located close to the foot of the western mountain of the island, with its back leaning against the mountain and facing the only rice field on the island.

Coming to Cu Lao Cham Island, tourists can also explore Tan Hiep Market located next to Bai Lang every early morning. The market sells forest and sea specialties and souvenirs. Visitors often buy dried seafood as gifts. This market and many other tourist attractions on the island have long said “no to plastic bags”.

Lady's breast snails, stone crabs, clams, sea urchins, wild vegetables, etc. are typical products of Cu Lao Cham.

Lady's breast snails, stone crabs, clams, sea urchins, wild vegetables... are typical products of Cu Lao Cham.

The people of Cu Lao Cham are very friendly and hospitable. Coming here, tourists can also immerse themselves in the peaceful life with the islanders.