Cu Lao Cham Island, located in Tan Hiep commune ( Da Nang city), has a natural area of 16.43 km2 and a population of over 2,600 people. It is a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists every summer.
Located about 15km from Cua Dai beach, Cham Island can be reached in just about 20 minutes by speedboat.
The marine ecosystem of Cu Lao Cham Island includes various types of coral, seagrass beds, seaweed, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, and soft seabed areas… all of which are important habitats for many marine species to live, grow, and reproduce.
Furthermore, Cu Lao Cham boasts pristine forests that cover the entire island. These forests preserve many rare genetic resources and provide fresh water for the island's inhabitants. In 2009, the island was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.
Long-tailed monkeys are one of the rare and protected animals on Cu Lao Cham Island.
Upon arriving at Cu Lao Cham Island, motorbikes are the preferred mode of transportation for many tourists. The winding concrete roads around the island lead visitors to explore numerous natural, cultural, and historical sites.
The road from Bai Lang to Bai Xep is considered the road of red paulownia flowers - a symbol of Cu Lao Cham island. From mid-July, these flowers bloom profusely, interspersed among the primeval forest canopy, and last for about a month.
Cham Island boasts many beautiful beaches with blue sea and white sand that attract tourists, such as Bai Xep, Bai Chong, and Bai Huong… In the photo, tourists are visiting and swimming at Bai Xep.
On Cu Lao Cham Island, there are many relics that clearly reflect the cultural, spiritual, and religious life of the island's inhabitants throughout different periods. The photo shows the national-level relic, Cam Hamlet Well – an ancient well built by the Cham people and now a typical tourist destination on the island.
The National Monument of the Ancestor of the Swiftlet Farming Profession was built in 1848 to worship the founder of the swiftlet farming profession and the guardian deities of the profession. Every year, on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, a solemn ceremony honoring the founder of the swiftlet farming profession is held at this temple.
Hai Tang Pagoda is a national historical site. It was the first pagoda built on Cu Lao Cham Island in 1758. The pagoda has a unique architecture and is situated at the foot of the western mountain of the island, with its back against the mountain and its front overlooking the only rice field on the island.
When visiting Cu Lao Cham Island, tourists can also explore Tan Hiep Market located by Bai Lang beach every early morning. The market sells forest and seafood specialties and souvenirs. Visitors often buy dried seafood as gifts. This market, along with many tourist spots on the island, has long been committed to "saying no to plastic bags".
Sea snails, rock crabs, scallops, sea urchins, wild vegetables… are some of the characteristic products of Cu Lao Cham.
The people of Cu Lao Cham are very friendly and hospitable. Visitors can also immerse themselves in the peaceful life of the islanders.
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