Dubbed “Pearl of the East Sea”, Cu Lao Xanh is a deep green island in the middle of immense water waves. The green of the lush trees on the island blends with the blue of the cloudy sky, the sea creates an interesting landscape in the open sea.
* Means to Cu Lao Xanh
About 14km from the mainland, Cu Lao Xanh belongs to the territory of Nhon Chau island commune, Quy Nhon city. From Ham Tu pier you can catch the train to the island. Departure time is 13h – 13h30p. If traveling by wooden boat, it will take more than 2 hours (ticket price is about VND 30,000 / person). If traveling by high speed train, it takes 50 minutes (ticket price is 200,000 VND / person).
* Relax at Cu Lao Xanh
Cu Lao Xanh is a new tourist destination that has been put into operation, so it is still quite wild. You can rent a homestay of the people on the island or camp right next to the beach to enjoy the night sea atmosphere.
* Eating and drinking in Cu Lao Xanh
Coming to this “gem” you will have the opportunity to experience the self-shopping seafood market. Seafood here is extremely fresh because it is caught during the day, the price is very cheap. You can ask the homestay owner to cook or contact the guesthouse to order rice.
The specialty dish here is flying fish roe. Fresh golden fish eggs iridescent gold picked up from the sea, bring boiled up. Cooked caviar rolls with rice paper, served with fish sauce dipping sauce. This is really a precious gift from the sea.
There is also squid pancake here. Different from the mainland, casting pancakes from shrimp or beef. On this island, people make pancakes from squid. The delicious fresh squid is arranged on the cake pan, just look and I want to try.
* What to play in Cu Lao Xanh?
+ Lighthouse
This is known as the “magic eyes” of the sea. Standing on the top of the lighthouse, visitors can zoom into the panoramic view of the entire Cu Lao Xanh. With a history of more than 100 years old, Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse is built entirely of stone, painted three striking chambers, 119m high above sea level. At present, Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse is classified as the most modern in Vietnam.
+ Picnic area
This is a new zone that has been put into operation here. A place where you can organize campfires, set up tents, organize barbecue parties comfortably.
+ Homeland flagpole:
This is a sacred work showing the sovereignty of the sea and islands of our country. Is the proud honor of the people in the island. This work attracts a large number of tourist delegations visiting and taking photos.
+ Coral diving beach:
Visitors can not miss diving activities watching coral. The coral here is a natural coral, stretching all over the sea floor and growing beautifully. You can admire the colorful coral reefs and diverse marine life.
+ Thao Nguyen rocky beach
Come here, don’t forget the prairies . This place is a masterpiece of creation with thousands of stones of all shapes and sizes. In particular, you can hunt for waves hitting the white foam. Rare majestic scenery of nature.
Hopefully, the above information will help you have a perfect trip to Cu Lao Xanh Binh Dinh with many interesting emotions and experiences!
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