If you’ve ever visited Danang or Lang Co Beach (Hue), you will not overlook Hon Chao Island. Hon Chao is located between the beach area of Danang and Hue with the administrative boundaries of Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue province. From Lang Co, it takes you just 20 minutes to go to Hon Chao, or if you go from Xuan Thieu beach, it will take you just 10 minutes travelling by boat to come to this beautiful island.
Hon Chao is the only island of Thua Thien – Hue province. This island is from the mainland about 10 knots. The island has an area of more than 1,6km² and are also known by many different names such as Son Tra island, Han isle…which is an attractive destination for many tourists.
Hon Chao looks like an upturned pan emerging between the ocean
Hon Chao is formed from the part of the sea stretched of Hai Van mountain range. This is a horizontal branch through the sea of Truong Son mountain, divides into 2 parts including the Northern Truong Son and Southern Truong Son. Seen from a long distance, the island looks like a clam with the shape of the upturned pan so people call it as Hon Chao. This green island is the only place on the sea to preserve the rare species – antelope. The around island have many radiant stones which is a good environment for fish, shrimp to reside and also the place for the anchored boats.
Hon Chao is formed from the part of the sea stretched of Hai Van mountain
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In the past, Hon Chao Island is the bordering area between Vietnam and Champa. Under Tran dynasty, it was once named as Huyen Tran island to commemorate Tran Huyen Tran princess, who was brought back to Vietnam 2 Thuan, Hoa provinces and the important Hai Van area. Under Tay Son dynasty, in a walk, Quang Trung King called it by Pearl Island because it is too beautiful. In the beginning of the Nguyen Dynasty, the island is known as Han isle. Then, Minh Mang King named it by Ngu Hai Dai. Under the French colonial period, it is called Son Tra. Currently, the island’s official name is Hon Chao to avoid the confusion with the Son Tra peninsula in Danang.
Hon Chao with the wild beauty
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In the past, Hon Chao Island is the bordering area between Vietnam and Champa
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On nice weather days, we could see Hon Chao hidden in fog. The first impression that anyone arrive this island is the wild feature with stone, mountain and the images of engrossed antelope herd feeding around the jagged rocks. Hon Chao is in 235m high above sea level and is surrounded by the black rocks. This is the paradise of lobster, grouper, abalone, cucumbers … but the most popular are the colorful fishes that the tourists can comfortably touch to them. And just need a net thrown in several minutes, people can have thousands of small fishes…
Hon Chao island is seen from above
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But on the days of rough seas, from the rocks on the mountain are the swarms of buzzard flying to the sea. In those days, guests will have the chance to see the eagles with their wingspan in some metres. At night, the giant python is ready to go to chicken or duck cage. Travelling to Hon Chao, whether good or bad weather days, you will also have the unforgettable moments.
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