If you go to Nha Trang, there is a high chance you heard of Hon Chong Promontory (Husband Island) since this small island is one of the most beautiful showpieces in this beach city. Coming here, you will separate yourself from the hustling and bustling atmosphere of urban daily life, so there is no exaggeration to say that this place is rendezvous for nature lovers all over the world.
I. Hon Chong’s location
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Located 3 kilometers away from the city center, Hon Chong is a huge complication of rocks in various shapes stacked together. And of course, if there is an island called Husband Island, there will also be a Wife Island located nearby.
II. How to get to Hon Chong?
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The promontory remains raw and untouched since its tourism just bloomed recently. Therefore in the past, Hon Chong could only be accessed by overcoming steep hills. But now, the path leading to Hon Chong is incredibly dreamy with golden sands stretching wide and far on one side and meticulous and beautiful architectural works on the others. You have two main choices of transportation to get there:
- By bus: You will spend 2 hours from Rach Gia’s central bus station to reach Hon Chong. However, the bus is quite irregular, so we recommend you choose a private van with tour guide
- By motorbike: The road leading there is still a little bit dreadful, yet the view is worth the trip, but we don’t recommend using it if you travel with old people or kids
III. Countless local legends about Hon Chong
There are countless myths about the island, yet two among those are the most famous. In the first version, Hon Chong is actually a drunken giant male fairy who was turned to stone while peeking a female fairy bathing nude at a nearby beach (Fairy Beach).
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Another famous version tells a totally different story, in which a huge fisherman catching a giant fish, but the fish pulled him away, making him grabbed onto the rocks. Today you can still see the easily-seen imprints reminisce 5-fingerprint of a huge hand on a wide stone of the highest cliff on Chong Island.
IV. Hon Chong is an island full of energetic activities and relaxing treatments
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As tourism blooms, Hon Chong is now the home to various water sports such as swimming, climbing, hiking, or catch the sunrise and sunset. The most famous tourist attractions here are:
1. Hang Cave Pagoda
Also called Chua Hai Son (Hai Son pagoda), this religious tourist attraction is a pagoda inside a marvelous grotto. Coming here, you will have the chance to see many Buddhism statues, but remember to mind your head on the low-hanging rocks!
2. Father & Son Isle
These two rocks used to be father and son, but the “son” unfortunately became orphan since an unexpected collapse in 2006. Locals believe that these rocks used to be a couple of father and son who sacrificed their lives to kill a monster living under the sea.
3. Duong Beach
As one of the unique Nha Trang attractions, Hon Chong is home to many beautiful beaches. Apart from the crystal clear water of Duong beach, you will have the chance to enjoy various seafood specialties.
One last thing about Hon Chong in Nha Trang is, this place is so perfect for sunrise and sunset catching. Nature here is so raw you will feel how surreal it is to see a new day is starting right in front of you.
V. Tour recommendation
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- Nha Trang beach escape: Nha Trang is so famous for its beach and water sport activities, so if you want to have an overview of the most famous tourist spots here, this 4-day tour package is perfect for you.
- Watch the sunset on Emperor Cruise: Because Hon Chong is so ideal for sunset watching, tourists shouldn’t miss out on the chance to enjoy the majestic scenery on a luxurious cruise with the best of best service in Vietnam.
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