January 09, 2019 | 20:19 (GMT+7)
Peaceful and poetic Nam Du Island
PANO – Rising again from damages and losses caused by the devastating storm (Typhoon Linda) more than 20 years ago, Nam Du, an island in Nam Du group of islands, is becoming one of the attractive tourist destinations in Kien Giang province.
Located in An Son commune, Kien Hai district, Nam Du Island retains its natural and pristine beauty with sandy beaches, including Tret, Dat Do, Nhum and Men. Together with natural landscapes, Nam Du Island attracts visitors with the friendliness and hospitality of islanders and fresh and delicious sea food.
From Rach Gia city, tourists can reach Nam Du Island by tourist boats before continuing their trips to Hon Mau, Hon Ngang and Hai Bo Dap islands to experience other interesting tourist products and services.
PANO would like to introduce some photos of the beauty of the island and peaceful life on it.
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Early in the morning, Nam Du port is already crowded with boats coming from the mainland. |
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Dat Do seen from Nam Hai Temple... |
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...and from Nam Du lighthouse |
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Nam Hai Temple is a spiritual place to worship the Whale which, according to a legend, saves troubled people and ships at sea. The Nghinh Ong (whale worshiping) Festival on the island is held annually on the first day of the third lunar month. |
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Tourists can contemplate the beauty of both islands and mountains. |
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Cay Men beach viewed from above |
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With its great tourism potentials, Nam Du attracts many investors. This is a resort on the island. |
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Tret beach viewed from Co beach |
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Path to Nhum beach is covered with trees and bushes. Tourists are fascinated with the fragrance of wild flowers. According to locals, on sunny days, animals like chameleons, pythons and snakes warm themselves in the sun. |
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Nhum beach with big rocks, sand and crystal clear water is a top choice for tourists in the afternoon. |
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Students of An Son commune Secondary School |
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An Son market crowded in the morning |
Translated by Tran Hoai