Cu Lao Cham is an island in the province Quang Nam, Vietnam. This is an ancient city of the past, this is also the biosphere reserve of the world. Cham Island is 15 km from Cua Dai beach, Hoi An.
overview
Topographic
The topography of Cu Lao Cham is mainly mountainous, with no rivers except Hon Lao with small streams with natural forests. The highest point is Hon Lao peak, 570 m high, the other peaks are 70-200m lower. The geology of Cu Lao Cham is mainly pre-Cambrian igneous rocks, mainly intrusive-acidic and weathered rocks. This area has two different rocks, Hon Lao and Hon Dai. Hon Lao, Hon Ong, and Hon Tai are composed of Paleozoic-Mesozoic old granite and mica granites. Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon La, Hon Kho, and Hon Cu are mainly granite, granodroite, and granosyenite.
flora and fauna
Hon Lao Island and many other islands of the archipelago are covered by forest. According to the Quang Nam Forest Protection Department, the forests on all the islands are natural and protected forests. Forests in Cu Lao Cham play a very important role in protecting water resources for the entire island. Moreover, on the eastern areas of Hon Lao and some other rocky islands such as Hon Co and Hon Ong, people exploit swiftlet nests (to make "swallow's nest soup"). A wonderful natural product of Cu Lao Cham is the six-leaf tea that is grown and harvested. This tea is great for detoxifying the blood.
Marine ecology
According to a marine resource survey report conducted by the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Science, Technology and Environment of Quang Nam Province and the Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, there are 135 species of 35 coral genera found around Cu. Lao Cham, six species in the waters of Vietnam are recognized here for the first time. There are 202 species in 85 genera and 36 families of fish and 4 species of lobster and 84 species of molluscs identified.
The Vietnamese Government together with the Danish Government DANIDA sponsors Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, which is Vietnam's second marine park. The public area includes eight islands and 5,175 hectares of water surface with 165 hectares of coral reefs, 500 hectares of seaweed and seagrass beds, providing habitat for various valuable fish species.
The aquatic environment around Cham Island is an important fishing area. Several seafood of high economic value, such as lobster, grouper, fish, crab, shrimp and clams, occur in the area. The island's coral reef is an important area for aquaculture and food supply from marine resources.
How come?
Take the road or rail down at Tam Ky or Danang then walk here. The nearest airports are Chu Lai International Airport, and the International Airport Danang. Guests often go to the International Airport Danang due to high frequency of flights, more competitive fares, large aircraft, and many good accommodation and food establishments in Danang.
- Option 1: The fastest but a bit expensive, to Cua Dai, Hoi An rent a canoe to the island takes 15 minutes.
- Option 2: Also at Cua Dai, there is a market train to the island at 9:00 every day, the journey is about 1 hour.
- Option 3 At the boat station right in the old town of Hoi An, there is a market train to the island at 8:00 a.m. daily, a journey of about 2 hours.
If going on a tour, the tour price: From 16 USD - 20 USD / 1 person 2 days 1 night, depending on the number of guests. If going back during the day, the tour price is from 8 USD - 12 USD / 1 person.
Go
- Rent a motorbike in Da Nang with security With the price from 80k-150k/day, you will have to fill up your own gas even though you have promised that the car must have gas in case you go far.
- Renting a motorbike in Hoa Khanh Da Nang Gia Bao, both prestige and quality, is a suitable place for tourists.
Visit
- Bai Ong relic. The residence of the inhabitants of Tien Sa Huynh and the oldest relic in Hoi An (3,000 years), is also an important object for research on the Pre-Sa Huynh Culture.
- Bai Lang archaeological site. Important relics of the system of archaeological relics of Champa, in addition to indigenous artifacts, there are many ceramic and glass artifacts of the Middle East, India, China from the 7th to the 10th century.
- Hai Tang Temple. Belonging to the Mahayana Buddhism sect built in the 18th century, it is a beautiful, large-scale construction with a "husband of fake hand" architecture divided into 3 compartments and 2 hearts, with a post-impregnated roof and wooden truss structure. and elaborately carved architectural details.
Religious relics still exist in Cu Lao Cham, which were built mainly around the 17-18th centuries such as Dai Can communal house, Thanh Hoang temple, Tien Hien temple, Than Nong temple, Ancestral nest temple, Ong Ngu mausoleum. , Tomb Co, Well Xom Cam...
Do
- Participate in fun activities on the sea at beaches full of sunshine and clear blue water such as Ong beach, Huong beach, Chong beach... The sunset on Cham Island is quite beautiful.
- Rent a boat to both go fishing and see the coral, you can ask the owner, or go to the pier to ask people here will have a lot of places to contact, for only about 500,000 VND / boat including all necessary Fishing, bait and basic diving equipment. If the boat is small, it is only about 300,000 to 400,000 VND.
- Attending the worshiping ceremony of the Craft Ancestors on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year, the ceremony is officially held at the Ancestral Temple in Bai Huong Village (Cham Island). The festival lasts for 2 days with competitions and cultural games.
- Walking under the sea. Undersea walking service has been put into operation by SeaTrek Vietnam since May 2016, for people who can't swim and dive.
- Cham Island Tour. One-day tour with shuttle bus.
Eat
Some dishes in Cham Island:
- Da Cu Crab. Buy at Bai Lang wharf right on the shore, sold by local residents in iron cages.
- Her breast snail. Appears a lot on the full moon day, not as popular as in Con Dao, Phu Quy.
- A sunny ink. Made the most and the most delicious in Bai Lang village, the way of processing is simple, just baked until cooked, then blow and tear with your hands, dotted with chili sauce.
- Forest vegetables in Cu Lao Cham. Wild vegetables growing wild in the foothills are quite rich in species with a few dozen types such as coriander, yard vegetable, plantain, plantain, etc. The main season of harvesting wild vegetables is in late spring and early summer.
- Fresh abalone
To drink
Sleep
There are no hotels or resorts on Cham Island, but there are homestays.
- Rent a tent for 50,000 VND and an extra overnight stay of 20,000 VND can set up a tent on the beach.
- Sleep in people's houses. Price is about 100,000 VND/person.
- Vietnamese Italian Village. Price 120,000 VND / 2 people, there is also a dormitory room. Contact Uncle Sau: 098.403.4532.
Safe
There is only electricity here from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
The weather in Cu Lao Cham varies during the day. Mornings are usually very quiet. Winds and waves get stronger after about 13 hours. Summer is a time of wind gusts (especially August). Usually late afternoons.
Next point
- Hoi An, the ancient trading city, used to be the busiest trading port in Dang Trong, a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Danang, the largest city in the Central region.
- My Son Sanctuary, the ancient capital of Champa.
- Lang Co, a small bay with beautiful sand at the foot of Hai Van pass.
- Hue, ancient capital, world heritage.
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