Ly Son Tourism: Impressive green color of An Binh Island

Located about 3 nautical miles northwest of Ly Son Island (Big Island), equivalent to 15 minutes by boat, An Binh Island has an area of ​​only 0.69 km2, is one of the smallest islands in Ly Son island district. The population on the island is about 500 people in more than 100 households. However, every year An Binh Island welcomes tens of thousands of visitors to visit and experience.

The ideal time to visit An Binh Island is the dry season from April to August every year. From September to the end of the year is the rainy season, the sea is rough and can affect the travel schedule. From the end of December to April of the following year, the island enters the green moss season which is also very unique.

The pier welcomes guests to the green island of An Binh (also known by locals as Be Island or Bo Bai Islet).

From Big Island, groups or individual travelers can choose to take a speedboat or a wooden boat depending on their needs. Arriving at Small Island, also known as An Binh Island, visitors will feel like they have stepped into a new paradise with only blue sea and golden sunshine. Because it is in the middle of the sea, visitors can arrange and choose a location to welcome the sunrise and watch the sunset on the island.

The cliffs on An Binh Island were formed from lava deposits due to volcanic activity millions of years ago. The unique dark black color of the rocks, stacked layer upon layer, stands out against the blue sea, creating a unique, eye-catching landscape that not many other places have.

Bai Ngang, the largest beach on the island, has a gentle slope and clear water suitable for swimming, sunbathing, and water activities.

The color of the sea water at An Binh is one of the most special and unforgettable highlights. The water is crystal clear and emerald green, so much so that visitors can clearly see the seabed and colorful coral reefs.

The experience of rowing a basket boat is not only exciting but also helps visitors access shallow sea areas to see corals and marine life.

Coming to An Binh Island, visitors can visit during the day or stay on the island at homestays, bungalows, and rustic and friendly campsites invested by the locals.

In general, Ly Son people mainly live by fishing and growing garlic. In particular, Ly Son garlic is famous for its rich and delicious flavor, known as the "white gold" of the island and creating many attractive specialties here.

An area offering camping, dining and nature experiences on the island.

The sea around An Binh Island is also one of the most beautiful coral diving spots in Vietnam. Visitors with time and good health conditions can join professional diving tours at a depth of about 6 meters to explore the world under the ocean.

Scattered around the island are check-in points and miniature landscapes for tourists to visit and take pictures.

Besides the natural green color, An Binh Island also impresses visitors with its cleanliness and tidiness, with almost no trace of plastic bags or plastic waste on the beaches or residential areas.

Since 2017, the local government has piloted a ban on plastic bags, encouraging islanders and tourists not to bring single-use plastic products, or to replace them with other environmentally friendly materials.

The trash-free beaches make An Binh even more poetic and precious.

Despite its small size, An Binh Island has a diverse landscape, from white sand beaches with green coconut trees, majestic cliffs to lush garlic gardens. Most of the islanders still work as fishermen, and some have converted or combined their work with providing services to tourists. The enthusiasm, sincerity and friendliness of the people are also a big "plus".

The path around the island is very small but flat and clean.

Coming to An Binh Island means coming to a space full of green, separate from the noise and rush of urban life. The experiences blending the beauty of wild nature, special geological features and unique island culture promise to continue to attract domestic and international tourists.

Be Island or An Binh Island, either name is suitable for this beautiful and peaceful little island.

Fishing boats of fishermen on the island go out to sea every day to bring back fresh products from the ocean.

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