Discover Ong Ngo Island

(CMO) Getting to Hon Ong Ngo is relatively easy. Just open Google Maps and select Hon Da Bac as your destination, and you'll easily find your way. Alternatively, you can follow this route: starting from Ca Mau City, head southwest along the tourist route, crossing the Khanh An bridge (not far from the bridge is the famous Ca Mau Gas-Electricity-Fertilizer Industrial Park), then to the Vo Doi National Park tourist area, continue straight to the Co Xang bridge and continue through the agricultural area of ​​Coi 6B, then straight to Kenh Hon hamlet, pass through the Hon Da Bac welcome gate, and stroll along the bridge connecting the island and the shore, which is over 500 meters long, to reach Hon Ong Ngo in the Hon Da Bac cluster.

Hon Ong Ngo, located within the Hon Da Bac cluster in Khanh Binh Tay commune, Tran Van Thoi district, about 50 km by road from the center of Ca Mau city, is one of the famous scenic spots of the Mekong Delta in general and Ca Mau in particular. Hon Ong Ngo is a masterpiece bestowed by nature, featuring a carpet of red moss on the summit and green moss beneath the submerged rocks.

The cluster of islands covers an area of ​​6.34 hectares, including Ong Ngo Island, Da Le Island, and Da Bac Island, dating back approximately 180 million years. The highest peak of the island is nearly 50 meters above sea level. This is also the site of a glorious victory for the Vietnamese security forces: Operation CM12, which crushed the reactionary organization "Vietnam Restoration" led by Le Quoc Tuy and Mai Van Hanh. Da Bac Island - the command center of the CM12 counter-intelligence plan (September 9, 1981 - September 9, 1984) is a National Historical and Cultural Monument.

Hon Da Bac in general, and Hon Ong Ngo in particular, are home to countless granite rocks stacked on top of each other, forming incredibly unique shapes. Despite being a small island, Hon Ong Ngo boasts a lush natural vegetation belonging to a tropical island forest ecosystem, providing a cool and refreshing atmosphere. Many green trees shade the boulders, creating a cool and pleasant environment. Particularly noteworthy are the reddish-orange patches of moss on the rocks, a small plant often overlooked. This moss possesses a unique and striking beauty. A keen eye will notice that on hot, sunny days, the moss shrinks and darkens; while in humid weather after rain, it becomes redder, smoother, and more vibrant. This remarkable characteristic is due to the moss's ability to thrive in a dormant state.

A section of the western slope of Hon Ong Ngo Island is covered with a carpet of green moss, which will be exposed when the tide recedes.

Along with the red moss on the summit of Hon Ong Ngo, the limestone rocks and slabs submerged below sea level at the foot of the island are covered in a stunning carpet of green moss above the coral reef. This green moss carpet isn't always visible; you have to wait for low tide to see it. It usually surfaces on days when the tide is low. The large limestone rocks are directly exposed to sunlight, allowing the moss to thrive, creating a new ecosystem that gradually emerges amidst the vast expanse of sky, with many vibrant, deep green moss carpets. At this time, visitors standing on the western side of Hon Ong Ngo can freely observe and admire it, which is very interesting.

If visitors only want to admire the beauty of the red and green moss carpets on Ong Ngo Island, they're missing out. The moss carpets are just a small part of the pristine and captivating beauty of Ong Ngo Island, part of the Hon Da Bac island cluster. The area also boasts picturesque scenery, heroic historical relics, and unique culinary delights. The Hon Da Bac cluster has also recently undergone significant renovations, including a grand entrance gate and access bridge, and is ready to welcome visitors soon.

Huynh Lam

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