Indonesia's pink beach through the lens of Vietnamese tourists

The pink beach on Komodo Island contrasts with the turquoise blue of the sea, creating a rare wonder on Earth.

Indonesia's Komodo National Park (NP) is one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World , recognized by UNESCO in 1991. Located on Flores Island in the NP, Komodo is one of three large islands, named after the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard in the world.

Seen from above, Komodo Island is surrounded by two gently curving coastlines on both sides. One side is the usual blue sea and yellow sand, the other side is a pink beach, creating a unique and rare scene.

Travel blogger Tai Pham (28 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) bought a boat tour to visit Komodo National Park from September 15 to 17. Among the places visited, the pink beach (Pantai Merah) on Komodo Island was the place that impressed him the most. This place is one of the 7 pink beaches on the planet, according to the website of the Ministry of Tourism , Republic of Indonesia.

The pink color of the beach is naturally formed from the red color of microscopic foraminifera living in the coral reefs. When small pieces of red coral drift ashore, combined with the white sand, it creates a soft pink color. This place is also called Red Beach in the local language. A few small sections along the eastern bay of Komodo also have a light pink tone.

The horizontal angle from a distance does not show the pink clearly, but the closer you get, the more obvious the pink becomes, Tai said. "The pink of the sand will become darker and clearer when viewed up close. Especially when viewed from above, the contrast with the blue of the sea makes the pink stand out even more," he said.

Pink beach is a rare wonder on earth because the number of pink beaches is less than black beaches.

In addition, the pink color of the beach also changes depending on the weather and light. On dry days, under the bright sunlight, the pink color becomes more prominent.

Tai was surprised to find such a beautiful and unique beach so close to Vietnam. Relaxing on the pink sand of Komodo Island was like “an unreal scene that only appears in fairy tales”. According to him, this would be an ideal destination for tourists who love photography to capture the natural beauty of creation.

The beach has a gently sloping sandbank, clear water, and no dangerous undercurrents. So in addition to walking and taking photos, visitors can also swim, kayak, or scuba dive to see the coral, Tai said.

According to Tai, visitors should not miss the diving activity here. Under the sea are colorful soft and hard corals as well as thousands of free-swimming fish species. Some coral reefs are also pink due to the color of foraminifera creatures, creating “amazing and unique gardens”, Tai shared.

The beach is at a safe depth for snorkeling. The shallow waters are also home to a variety of marine life, making it an ideal spot for beginner divers.

Manta Point in Komodo National Park is a diving spot for manta rays. The water here is deep and clear, so you can see individual manta rays swimming on the seabed. The boat will stop for about 15-20 minutes for visitors to go down to the sea to swim and watch the manta rays.

The best time to visit the pink sea on Komodo Island is around April - June when the rainy season has just ended, not yet the peak of summer. Komodo National Park is open all year round, but around January - February there is often heavy rain, tours may be canceled.

With no human inhabitants on the island, it has become a habitat for Komodo dragons. These are good swimmers and can be dangerous to humans. Therefore, visitors should follow the instructions of tour guides or rangers when coming here to ensure safety.

From Vietnam, Tai flew two legs via Bali and Labuan Bajo, a port town on the northwestern tip of Flores Island. From the town, Tai booked a tour to Komodo National Park for nearly 5 million VND for a 3-day stay on a boat, including room and meals.

Pink Beach on Komodo Island is about 40 km from Labuan Bajo. The only way to get to Komodo Island is by boat or speedboat, which takes about 1.5 hours by speedboat. The port in Labuan Bajo is about a 10-minute drive from the local airport.

Visitors can go straight to the pink beach or stop by canoe on the other side of the island. From here, visitors start a trekking trip of about 4 hours through coral cliffs, mangrove forests to explore the island's ecosystem before resting and relaxing on the pink beach.

In addition to the pink beach, Tai also visited the top attractions of Komodo National Park such as Komodo National Park, Pulau Padar Island, Kawana Island, Manta Point. Parda Island in Komodo National Park also has a pink beach with a darker color for tourists to visit.

Travelers are advised to check tour information and prices before booking. Travelers are advised to buy their air tickets early as there are not many domestic flights to Labuan Bajo and flights tend to sell out quickly. Tours mostly depart on Fridays and return to the town on Sundays.

According to VnExpress

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