Vietnam is not only famous for its long beaches and vibrant cities, but also hides countless pristine, little-known islands. These islands possess pure natural beauty, crystal-clear blue waters, smooth white sand, and picturesque landscapes, promising unique and unforgettable travel experiences.
Vinh Thuc – Quang Ninh: An Island of Peace
Vinh Thuc is one of Vietnam’s lesser-known islands, located in the Mong Cai area, Quang Ninh province. It impresses with its unspoiled, simple, and peaceful natural scenery. In recent years, Vinh Thuc has become known and visited by many young people, contributing to spreading the word about the hidden beauty of this island to the community.
Vinh Thuc Island boasts unspoiled and simple beauty
If you are already familiar with Ha Long Bay, a famous natural wonder, try exploring a simpler and more rustic Vinh Thuc. This island possesses a vast, tranquil space, promising memorable travel experiences.
Vinh Thuc covers an area of about 5000 hectares, nổi bật with smooth white sand beaches, lush green primeval forests, and crystal-clear seawater under the sunlight. Stepping onto the island, you will feel the cool, airy atmosphere, completely different from the bustling pace of urban life. Here, only the rustling of sea breezes and the gentle sound of waves lapping the shore remain.
Smooth white sand stretching along Vinh Thuc Island
When you come to Vinh Thuc, you can freely swim at Dau Dong and Ben Hen beaches, immersing yourself in the cool blue water. The scenery here is also ideal for check-in and “virtual living” photos. In the evenings, strolling along the beach and watching the romantic sunset is a wonderful experience.
Dau Dong beach with jade-green water
Currently, Vinh Thuc still has residents living there, so you can follow the concrete road to explore around the island. On your journey, you will encounter the old lighthouse standing tall, the small houses of local people, or the peaceful green meadows in the late afternoon.
A peaceful corner on Vinh Thuc Island
Although tourism services are not yet strongly developed, Vinh Thuc still offers memorable experiences. You will understand more about the lives of local people and appreciate the simple things in life.
Hon Kho – Quy Nhon: Untamed Beauty
When mentioning Quy Nhon tourism, many people often think of Ky Co, Eo Gio, or Cu Lao Xanh, forgetting about Hon Kho. This is also one of the little-known islands in Vietnam, possessing unspoiled and charming beauty. Coming to Hon Kho in the summer, you will be immersed in a beautiful natural painting.
Hon Kho with its unspoiled and charming beauty
Hon Kho is located about 19 km from the center of Quy Nhon city. From the mainland to the island, you can take a boat with fares ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 VND. After a period of bobbing on the sea, Hon Kho appears with its turquoise blue waters and smooth white sand beaches, completely contrary to its “dry” name.
Smooth white sand beach on Hon Kho Island
Although it is a small, lesser-known island in Quy Nhon, Hon Kho still evokes nostalgia with its pristine and fresh beauty. On the island, there are many rocky beaches with strange shapes, combined with the blue sea water, creating a beautiful and captivating picture. Coming to Hon Kho in the summer, you will have a set of extremely cool “virtual living” photos to take home.
Famous wooden bridge for "virtual living" on Hon Kho Island
In particular, there is also a sandbar in the middle of the sea, which is submerged when the tide rises. When the tide recedes, the white sandbar emerges, winding softly in the blue ocean. You can stroll along this road and take many beautiful photos.
White sandbar appears when the tide recedes
Today, Hon Kho is increasingly known to many tourists, leading to the development of tourism activities. Coming here, you can rent a boat from fishermen to explore the surrounding islands, go snorkeling or fishing. The vast beaches are also ideal places for you to immerse yourself in the cool water.
Panoramic view of the beauty of Hon Kho from above
In addition, on this island, there is also a wooden bridge built along the coast. On one side are majestic cliffs, and on the other is the blue ocean, creating a cool “virtual living” background for visitors.
Hon Nua – Phu Yen: The Jade Gem
If you want to find an island that is both beautiful and deserted, visit Hon Nua in Phu Yen. This island is located right at the foot of Ca Pass, bordering Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa provinces. Although tourism has not strongly developed, Hon Nua is truly an ideal destination for sea lovers.
The clear and charming beauty of Hon Nua
To get to this island, you need to go to the foot of Dai Lanh bridge and rent a boat from fishermen. The boat ride from the mainland to Hon Nua takes only about 30 minutes. After that, a breathtakingly beautiful picture will appear before your eyes.
Crystal clear water in Hon Nua
What makes Hon Nua so attractive? It is the tall rocky cliffs reaching straight up to the sky, interspersed with small rocky beaches and white sandy shores under the golden sunshine. The seawater in Hon Nua is extremely blue and clear; even taking photos with a regular camera is already very beautiful.
Hon Nua is located at the foot of Ca Pass
Coming to Hon Nua in the summer, you have the opportunity to walk on the sand and rocky beaches and admire the crystal-clear blue sea water. Don’t hesitate to bring swimwear to freely swim and frolic in the cool water. You can also equip yourself with a fishing rod, find a quiet spot, and cast your line.
Pristine and fresh scenery on Hon Nua Island
Don’t miss the opportunity to snorkel and admire coral reefs and admire a vibrant and colorful world under the ocean. The coral reefs here are very diverse, with unique and interesting shapes.
Memorable experiences on Hon Nua Island
You can bring tents to camp on the beach. At night, organize a BBQ party by the sea, light a campfire, and sing together, enjoying beautiful moments of youth.
Hon Mong Tay – Phu Quoc: Miniature Maldives
Phu Quoc is already too famous, but have you heard of Hon Mong Tay, a beautiful small island located in the North of Phu Quoc Island? This is also one of the little-known islands in Vietnam, dubbed “Miniature Maldives” for its unspoiled, fresh, and spacious beauty.
Hon Mong Tay, Phu Quoc, dubbed the miniature Maldives
To get to Hon Mong Tay, you have to travel to An Thoi port, then rent a speedboat for another 30 minutes. Hon Mong Tay appears with rows of shady green coconut trees, smooth white sand beaches, and large and small rocky beaches welcoming each sea wave.
Mesmerizing beauty of Hon Mong Tay from above
Hon Mong Tay is like a precious gem hidden in the ocean, beautifully pristine and pure thanks to the blue color of the sea and the tropical forest. This island is small but has curved, smooth white sand beaches. What could be better than walking on the pure white sand and taking some beautiful photos as souvenirs.
Turquoise sea water and dreamy scenery on Hon Mong Tay
One of the most popular activities when exploring this island is snorkeling to see coral reefs. You will see firsthand colorful coral reefs and schools of fish swimming playfully beneath the crystal-clear seawater.
Cool check-in spots on Hon Mong Tay Island
When you come to Hon Mong Tay, you can camp, swim, enjoy seafood by the beach, or go fishing. Watching the sunset on the island is also an interesting experience that you should try.
Beautiful sunset scenery on Hon Mong Tay
Little-known islands in Vietnam like Vinh Thuc, Hon Kho, Hon Nua, or Hon Mong Tay are truly interesting tourist destinations that you should explore once to see how beautiful and impressive Vietnam’s nature and islands really are.
Exploring little-known islands is not just a trip, but also a journey back to nature, enjoying peace and discovering the hidden beauty of Vietnam. Plan your adventure today!