Beaches and islands are the strength of Vietnam tourism. Beaches such as My Khe, Nha Trang have been popularly known. However, islands seem to receive little attention. This list below will bring you to the most spectacular islands in Vietnam, at which you can spend a long relaxing holiday with lots of things to do and see.
1 – Phu Quoc island – top most famous islands in Vietnam
Amongst a myriad of islands scattered in the vast sea of Vietnam, Phu Quoc island is the largest, and also the most famous. In this piece of land, there are dozens of beautiful beaches. The beauty of these beaches has been recognized by a lot of prestigious news agencies such as CNN, Travel & Leisure. Some of the most outstanding ones are Bai Dai beach, Bai Sao beach, and Bai Khem beach. Moreover, tourism services are very developed here. There are a lot of luxurious resorts, hotels and theme parks having been built along these beaches to make it easier for visitors to accommodate and entertain.
2 – Con Dao island – one of the most pristine islands in Vietnam
When mentioning Con Dao, many people suppose that it is an island. However, it is actually an archipelago, and the largest on is Con Son island (also Con Lon island). In the past, it was referred to as the location of the largest and darkest prison in Indochina. Nowadays, when wars have gone, it becomes a tourist attraction receiving a large number of foresign visitors every year.
3 – Ly Son island
Among the most well-known islands in Vietnam, Ly Son island – the land of garlic of Vietnam is a must-visit site. Quang Ngai province doesn’t feature a developed tourism but Ly Son island has made it known more. As compared to the two names mentioned above, Ly Son has not been exploited for tourism much. Therefore, it still preserves its pristine and wild nature with blue, clear and transparent sea and white creamy sand. When traveling here, you won’t have to worry about tourist traps, which is the dark side of almost every famous destination.
So that is for the top 3 pristine islands in Vietnam. The next time you come back to this country, don’t just get immersed in nice beaches but skip islands, will you?
