What is so interesting about Hon Dau Hai Phong that the tourism community has been so excited about checking in recently? Let’s explore the wild beauty in the heart of the Port city and the most attractive activities when traveling to Hon Dau!
1. About Hon Dau Island Hai Phong
Calling Hon Dau Hai Phong is likened to a “miniature Da Lat” full of dreams, because walking to this island, people seem to be lost in a land of hundreds of flowers blooming, rows of green pine trees, a breeze every now and then. Cool breeze gliding back and forth to relieve the heat from the crowded and narrow city.
“Miniature Da Lat” in the heart of Hai Phong city (Photo: Collectibles)
Hon Dau or Hon Dau is a primitive island belonging to Do Son entertainment resort, about 20km from the city center. This island is considered a great resort and relaxation area because of its inherent peaceful and unspoiled beauty.
Taking the boat for about 20 minutes from the Tilt Wharf (Do Son Tourist Area), you will see the moss green patches of the island outstanding on the clear blue water and white point clouds. It is at this time that you will begin to immerse yourself in a new experience called “slow living on Hon Dau island, Hai Phong”.
2. Hon Dau Hai Phong is the most beautiful in which season?
For a convenient trip to Hon Dau Hai Phong, choosing the right time is the first consideration. The weather of Hon Dau Hai Phong is not too harsh but distributed according to each season.
Hon Dau tourism needs to choose the right time (Photo: nk.canh)
According to the experience of those who went before, it is best to go to Hon Dau in the autumn and summer, around April to October because this time the sun is clear and blue, the sea is beautiful and many more wonderful experiences. From January to March, spring should be cool and Hon Dau has many interesting festivals.
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3. Places to visit and play at Hon Dau Hai Phong
Hon Dau Island, Hai Phong, is still very unspoiled, but still has many quality attractions for visitors. Currently, the fare to Hon Dau Hai Phong is free, but visitors will have to pay to move to the island such as renting a boat, car… If you are preparing to plan a trip to “Da Lat” miniature” of this Hai Phong, don’t miss some of the following places!
On the island, there are many beautiful buildings for tourists to take photos (Photo: Collectibles)
3.1. Primeval forest
The primeval forest on Hon Dau island concentrates rich and diverse vegetation with many rare and precious perennial plants. You may be surprised to see each tree trunk as big as 2 or 3 hugs, you may also be surprised with colorful forest flowers…
Not only that, the primeval forest on Hon Dau island is also the home of many precious climbing and herbaceous species. The hundred-year-old trees are mixed with vines, below are green lawns, above are patches of sunlight crept through the leaves to create the feeling that you are “lost in wonderland”.
The ancient roots of hundreds of years old (Photo: Collectibles)
3.2. Temple of Nam Hai Than Vuong
According to legend, Nam Hai Than Vuong was a Tran Dynasty general who died in the battle against the Nguyen Mong invaders on Bach Dang river. People in Hon Dau island discovered his body washed ashore after the battle, and brought it back to build a temple of incense to this day.
Anecdotes about the temple of Nam Hai Than Vuong are not lacking, some people say that the god is very sacred, always protecting the prosperous life for the people on the island. Someone also said that whenever people break into and steal anything on Hon Dau island, even a pebble must return to the villagers to be left alone. The truth of the stories is not clear, but this is considered the most spiritual cultural place of Hon Dau island to this day.
Temple of the sacred Nam Hai Than Vuong on Hon Dau island, Hai Phong (Photo: Collectibles)
3.3. Hon Dau lighthouse
Hon Dau Do Son Island Hai Phong has a lighthouse many years old, which is considered a close part of the islanders. According to the documents left behind, the lighthouse on Hon Dau island was built by a French engineer in 1892. Experiencing many wars and continuous bombs for hundreds of years, this lighthouse was destroyed nearly. over. After peace was restored, Hon Dau island carried out restoration and new construction based on the original architecture.
This is a very popular check-in choice of tourists when coming to Hon Dau Hai Phong. You should visit and take pictures!
Lighthouse (Photo: Newspaper)
3.4. Hon Dau tourist area
The experience of traveling to Hai Phong Hon Dau when traveling with families with young children is going to the combined sightseeing and amusement parks. Currently, Hon Dau tourist area is the leading entertainment, relaxation and resort area when coming to this pearl island.
You can enjoy immersing yourself in the clear blue sea, visit Vong Canh Hill with many wonderful landscapes, participate in interesting games in the resort and let your children play with many wild animals. such as deer, rabbit, deer,…
Hon Dau tourist area Hai Phong (Photo: Vietnam Travel)
4. Hai Phong delicacies cannot be missed when traveling to Hon Dau
Having fun and not forgetting an empty stomach, the cuisine on Hon Dau island is very special with many delicious dishes that you should try and find out!
4.1. Hai Phong crab rice paper
Not only in Hon Dau island, crab cakes are also considered a representative delicacy of Hai Phong. Different from other provinces, Hai Phong crab rice cake has a sweet broth and is served with a variety of toppings such as crab, shrimp, mantis shrimp, squid cake, lolot meat, etc. can not forget.
A bowl of crab cakes full of toppings (Photo: Collectibles)
4.2. Seafood
Going to Hai Phong Island without enjoying fresh seafood is not considered going to the beach. Because the seafood here is both delicious, fresh and extremely cheap. On the island, there are many restaurants and eateries serving seafood dishes with all flavors, all kinds of extremely attractive processing methods for you to enjoy. Hon Dau Island is famous for fish, shrimp, mantis shrimp… you should order these dishes to experience!
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Going to the beach, of course, cannot ignore attractive seafood dishes (Photo: Zing.vn)
4.3. Shrimp rolls
You have eaten many kinds of banh cuon filled with meat, but surely you will not have tried the special shrimp rolls only available at Hon Dau Hai Phong. Banh cuon here is made from rice flour, so it is soft and fragrant, inside is shrimp meat that has been seasoned richly, when eaten with a little fried onion, dipped with sweet and sour dipping sauce, it is very wonderful.
Hai Phong famous shrimp rolls (Photo: Collectibles)
Source: Collected internet.