Cham Island is
a group of 8 small islands, which has been recognized by UNESCO as the World
Biosphere Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park).This ideal destination is endowed
with marvelous topography of mountain slopes and biological diversity.
Location & Geography
Cham Island is a group
of 8 small islands, which has been recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere
Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park).This ideal destination is endowed with
marvelous topography of mountain slopes and biological diversity. From Cua Dai
Beach, Quang Nam province, it takes about 30 minutes to arrive at Cham Island
by express boat, though tourists may choose 45-minute-boat instead, to enjoy the
feeling of travelling by fishermen’s boats.
An Untouched Paradise
for Adventurers
What appeals to tourists
in Cham Island is its wide variety of leisure activities in a picturesque and
pristine setting. Traditional forms of recreation range from swimming on
crystal-clear beaches, sunbathing on long-stretching white-sandy coast to
exploring the forest. For those who are interested in marine life exploration
activities, there are available facilities for water sports like: swimming,
water skiing, paragliding, kayaking, kite flying, boat racing and scuba diving.
This kingdom of aquatic animals is a collection of marine algae, sea grass, sea
creatures and especially coral reefs. Tourists are expected to encounter a
beautiful marine world with an abundance of colorful fishes, lobsters, mollusks
under the clear water-surface.
Home to cultural
authenticity
In addition to
recreational activities, Cham Island also gains fame for its cultural
attractions such as: an exhibition of nature and Cham island people’s culture,
Lang Ong, Hai Tang – a 300-year-old-pagoda, the old well and Huong fishing
village. Cham Island is a cultural-historic site, which grows along with the
establishment and development of Hoi An City and also has some relics of Cham
people’s civilization, dating back hundreds years ago.
Hospitable people and
environmental friendly practices
Leading a simple and
hospitable life, local residents on Cham Island are also well-known for their
environmental-harmonizing lifestyle. In a country where nylon bags are thought
to be vital, visitors would find it surprising to see a big panel saying:
“Please don’t bring nylon bags to the island” at the entrance of the ship dock
and also with a complete lack of this material in the area.
How to get there
Interested tourists can
book a tour from Hoi An, which departs daily in the morning to the island. The
tour usually includes guide, transportation and a decent meal on the island. If
you want to explore the island on your own, take a taxi to Bach Dang pier.
Boats usually depart at 7:30 AM and fare is $2 per person. Make sure you sit on
the second level for the best view on the way to Cham Island.
a group of 8 small islands, which has been recognized by UNESCO as the World
Biosphere Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park).This ideal destination is endowed
with marvelous topography of mountain slopes and biological diversity.
Location & Geography
Cham Island is a group
of 8 small islands, which has been recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere
Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park).This ideal destination is endowed with
marvelous topography of mountain slopes and biological diversity. From Cua Dai
Beach, Quang Nam province, it takes about 30 minutes to arrive at Cham Island
by express boat, though tourists may choose 45-minute-boat instead, to enjoy the
feeling of travelling by fishermen’s boats.
An Untouched Paradise
for Adventurers
What appeals to tourists
in Cham Island is its wide variety of leisure activities in a picturesque and
pristine setting. Traditional forms of recreation range from swimming on
crystal-clear beaches, sunbathing on long-stretching white-sandy coast to
exploring the forest. For those who are interested in marine life exploration
activities, there are available facilities for water sports like: swimming,
water skiing, paragliding, kayaking, kite flying, boat racing and scuba diving.
This kingdom of aquatic animals is a collection of marine algae, sea grass, sea
creatures and especially coral reefs. Tourists are expected to encounter a
beautiful marine world with an abundance of colorful fishes, lobsters, mollusks
under the clear water-surface.
Home to cultural
authenticity
In addition to
recreational activities, Cham Island also gains fame for its cultural
attractions such as: an exhibition of nature and Cham island people’s culture,
Lang Ong, Hai Tang – a 300-year-old-pagoda, the old well and Huong fishing
village. Cham Island is a cultural-historic site, which grows along with the
establishment and development of Hoi An City and also has some relics of Cham
people’s civilization, dating back hundreds years ago.
Hospitable people and
environmental friendly practices
Leading a simple and
hospitable life, local residents on Cham Island are also well-known for their
environmental-harmonizing lifestyle. In a country where nylon bags are thought
to be vital, visitors would find it surprising to see a big panel saying:
“Please don’t bring nylon bags to the island” at the entrance of the ship dock
and also with a complete lack of this material in the area.
How to get there
Interested tourists can
book a tour from Hoi An, which departs daily in the morning to the island. The
tour usually includes guide, transportation and a decent meal on the island. If
you want to explore the island on your own, take a taxi to Bach Dang pier.
Boats usually depart at 7:30 AM and fare is $2 per person. Make sure you sit on
the second level for the best view on the way to Cham Island.