Yen Island

Phu Yen boasts numerous small islands with captivating beauty that enchants visitors. These islands possess a wild and majestic charm, yet are also romantic and peaceful. One of them, in particular, is Hon Yen, a small island nestled along the central coast, which has become a well-known landmark whenever Phu Yen is mentioned.

If you love traveling and are planning a new destination, this place would be a great choice for your upcoming trip . Join Vietnam.vn in exploring Hon Yen through the photo series "Hon Yen Scenic Site" by author Catalin Chitu. The author submitted this photo series to the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications .

Yen Island is located in An Hoa commune, Tuy An district, about 15 km north of Tuy Hoa city. Visitors can admire the vibrant coral reefs right from the water. This is certainly a rare sight.

The Hon Yen cluster comprises rocky outcrops connecting the mainland to Hon Yen and Hon Dun, creating a beautiful coastal landscape. Within this scenic cluster, Hon Yen is the most prominent highlight. Located just a few hundred meters from the mainland, its majestic beauty blends seamlessly with the vast ocean. Furthermore, it boasts numerous natural and geological values ​​and a rich biodiversity. Every early morning, people witness the bustling scene of boats arriving at the harbor with their catches from the ocean, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the fishing village, yet it remains remarkably peaceful for travelers from afar. Thanks to these advantages, the Hon Yen archipelago has become a destination with strong potential for developing marine tourism. In 2018, Hon Yen was recognized as a national scenic spot by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Stroll around Hon Yen Island , admire the vast, deep blue ocean, and enjoy the sea breeze carrying a hint of the ocean's invigorating scent. Additionally, the moss-covered rocks create breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Yen Island is surrounded by many famous landmarks such as Dun Island, Ban Than, and Ganh Yen, so when you come here, you will be able to admire a masterpiece of nature, incredibly majestic yet peaceful, with the unhurried pace of life of the local people. The seawater here is a beautiful turquoise color, sweet and pure. Yen Island is home to many unique seafood species such as anchovies, squid, crabs, and golden conch. In cages located along the coastline, locals often raise high-value lobsters. Yen Island is a pristine place, largely undeveloped. Therefore, its ecosystem and vegetation are very diverse and naturally grown. You can enjoy admiring them to your heart's content.

In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest continued to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website.   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The competition aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, its achievements in ensuring human rights, and working towards a happy Vietnam. Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values: – 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND – 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND – 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND – 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND – 1 Most Voted entry: 5,000,000 VND. Winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

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