Traveling to Cu Lao Cham Island brings visitors interesting experiences such as fishing with fishermen, camping on the beach, scuba diving to see coral, enjoying fresh seafood… Let’s explore the attractions This destination cannot be denied!

1. Where is Cu Lao Cham Island? What is the weather like on Cu Lao Cham?

Cu Lao Cham island cluster is also known as Chiem Bat Lao, consisting of 1 main island and 8 small surrounding islands. This is an island with an area of ​​about 15km2, located in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province.

If you go to Cu Lao Cham from Hoi An, the travel distance is about 20km. If you take the Da Nang Cu Lao Cham tour, how far is Cu Lao Cham from Da Nang? The journey will be about 45km (including road and sea). 

According to the experience of many tourists reviewing Cu Lao Cham, you should travel to this island cluster between March and August every year. In this season, this place has warm sunshine, calm sea and little rain, so you can participate in swimming, diving, playing on the beach,… In the remaining months, this island cluster often has storms, rough seas and quite large waves, so there are often no boats to take tourists to the islands.

2. Ticket price to Cu Lao Cham

Ticket prices to Cu Lao Cham for reference:

  • Sightseeing ticket: 70,000 VND/person;
  • Ecological fee: 20,000 VND/person. 

In addition, visitors also need to pay for transportation tickets from the mainland to the island. Depending on the means of transportation you choose, ticket prices will vary. Specifically:

  • Cano: ticket price is about 200,000 VND/person. Canoeing is suitable for people who like the feeling of strong surfing, travel time is only about 20 minutes;
  • Wooden boat: ticket price is about 150,000 VND/Vietnamese person, 200,000 VND/foreigner. If you bring a motorbike to the island, you must pay an additional fee of 50,000 VND/motorbike. Wooden boats are not suitable for people prone to seasickness and have slower travel times than canoes.

Canoing is the transportation choice of people who love thrills

3. Impressive tourist destinations on Cu Lao Cham island

What is beautiful about Cu Lao Cham? This place is famous for its pristine natural landscape with green mountains and forests, long white sand beaches, clear water and rich flora and fauna. Let’s explore what outstanding attractions this place known as the “Pearl of Quang” has:

3.1. Eo Gio Cu Lao Cham

Eo Gio is located in the east of Cu Lao Cham island cluster, about 3km from Bai Lang residential area. This is a destination that visitors can hardly miss if they want to find a place to catch the sunrise or watch the sunset. Eo Gio is surrounded by blue mountains and vast, endless sea and sky. This place is like a wall, protecting fishermen firmly on the sea.

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Welcoming the sunrise at Eo Gio

3.2. An ancient well of more than 200 years old of the Cham people

The 200-year-old well has the characteristics of an ancient Cham well, located in the residential area of ​​Cam hamlet. With sea on all four sides, this is the only source of fresh water on the island that is not contaminated with salinity or alum. Local people say by word of mouth that drinking well water can cure seasickness or pray for love and have children as desired. Therefore, this place has become an attractive tourist destination when tourists come to this beautiful island.

3.3. Hai Tang Pagoda

Hai Tang Pagoda is located at the foot of the mountain west of Hon Lao, overlooking a vast field. Despite the harsh nature, the pagoda still exists intact for hundreds of years. This sacred ancient temple has become a symbol of the island, entering the subconscious of the people here. Coming here, you will learn more about history, worship Buddha, visit temples, pray for peace and keep your mind pure.

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3.4. The beaches are clear blue

Tourists will definitely not be able to “hold back” the beautiful beaches in Cu Lao Cham:

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Cu Lao Cham is famous for its beautiful beaches

  • Bai Ong: owns a long stretch of fine white sand, clear blue sea water, straight rows of coconut trees and rows of green sea spinach. Coming here, you can swim and participate in games such as parasailing, towing boats, motorbikes on the sea,…;
  • Bai Xep: is a beautiful, pristine beach with clear blue water. This place has some of the most beautiful coral reefs in Cu Lao Cham waters;
  • Bai Chong: Has fine white sand, straight rows of coconut trees, diverse polymorphic rocks stacked on top of each other like symbols of husband and wife, yin and yang,…;
  • Bai Huong: is a pristine fishing village, located at the foot of a deep green natural forest. This is an ideal place for visitors to explore the life of fishermen and enjoy fresh seafood.

3.5. Cornflower road

Cornflowers here bloom best in late summer – early autumn (around July – August). During the flower blooming season, walking along Bai Lang, Bai Xep, and Bai Huong streets, visitors will be able to admire the crimson flowers blooming. Despite the harsh rain and wind, the sycamore trees still grow strongly like the resilient will of the people of the Central region in the face of sun, rain and challenges.

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Cornflower Street is a favorite check-in place for many young people

3.6. Tan Hiep Market

Coming to Cu Lao Cham, visitors should not miss Tan Hiep market located right at the wharf. Coming here, visitors can choose to buy dried seafood, delicious fresh seafood and unique souvenirs from seashells, snails, rocks, etc. Seafood at the market is cheaper than the mainland because they are harvested. Local fishermen catch and sell on the spot.

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Visit Tan Hiep market to choose fresh seafood 

4. Activities and experiences worth trying in Cu Lao Cham

4.1. Diving to see coral reefs

The attraction in Cu Lao Cham comes not only from the beautiful natural scenery and fresh air but also from the biodiversity. Therefore, diving to see coral and marine life here always attracts tourists.

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Diving on Cu Lao Cham to see coral is definitely one of the most popular activities among tourists

The most interesting coral diving activity is around noon, when the sun is high, the sunlight will shine down to the bottom of the sea. The aquatic animal kingdom such as seaweed, coral, sea creatures,… will appear vividly before visitors’ eyes. Tourists will be truly overwhelmed by the beauty of the seabed ecosystem here.

4.2. Walk under the sea to see marine creatures

Joining the underwater walking tour, you will be able to freely see and explore the large aquarium. Tourists do not need to wear fancy equipment such as oxygen masks, air tanks, limbs, etc., they just need to wear an oxygen supply cap and follow the tour guide’s instructions to feel secure. undersea set. The beauty of colorful coral reefs, calmly playing fish,… will bring you the most relaxing and comfortable moments. 

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Don’t forget to save beautiful images when walking on the seabed

4.3. Camping in Cu Lao Cham

If you stay overnight in Cu Lao Cham , you can rent a camping tent to sleep on the beach. Around 9 p.m. – 10 p.m., fun activities, exchanges and campfires often take place here. At night, you can lie down and watch the starry sky – a wonderful sight that we will hardly see in the city. Those who have been here and experienced these interesting things will often never forget it.

4.4. Fishing with fishermen on the island

Fishing is also a very interesting activity, loved by many tourists when visiting this island cluster. Visitors will be able to explore the peaceful beauty of this place by boat, learn about the lives of coastal fishermen and enjoy fresh, clean dishes… caught by themselves. 

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Fishing is an interesting activity you should not miss when coming to Cu Lao Cham

4.5. Explore the primeval forest 

After freely playing with the ocean waves, you can explore the primeval forests and dangerous ravines here. When following the trails climbing up the mountainside, you will be immersed in a cool green space, enjoying the beauty of wild orchids,… Visitors can also visit Da stream and stream. Love is gentle and poetic.

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From here, you can look far away to fully see the primeval forest

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