Fascinated by the net drawing 'heart of the sea' in Hon Yen island, Phu Yen

(VTC News) – Not only possessing majestic beauty, Hon Yen and Hon Sun ( Phu Yen ) fascinate many people with the skillful net castings of fishermen to create the shape of the “heart of the sea”.

Anchovy fishing season in Phu Yen

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Hon Yen and Hon Sun are located in An Hoa commune, Tuy An district (Phu Yen), about 30km northeast of Tuy Hoa city. This place used to be a mountain range eroded by sea water over time, forming two small islands rising above the sea.

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With its hidden wildness, Hon Yen and Hon Sun have captivated countless tourists and the most demanding photographers when they set foot in Phu Yen.

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The steep cliffs give the two islands a majestic beauty. Especially at any time of the day, from early morning to late afternoon, as long as there is sunlight, the sea water here suddenly becomes strangely clear and cool.

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Hon Yen and Hon Sun are also places that provide abundant livelihoods for thousands of households from catching seafood. The most prominent is the anchovy season that starts from mid-April to August every year.

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This area is the area where fishermen choose to cast nets and catch the most anchovies. Under the skillful hands of the fishermen, the shape of the net changes continuously, creating countless different and extremely unique shapes.

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The anchovy net and the year-round emerald green seawater of Hon Yen – Hon Sun create an impressive harmony. Fishermen in this area often jokingly call the shape of the net swings “The Heart of the Sea”.

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From April to August, anchovies gather in this sea area the most. This is an opportunity to sail and cast nets, bringing in better income for fishermen.

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The wild beauty of Hon Yen and Hon Sun is clearly shown at dawn and dusk. Therefore, many tourists come here from 4am, with the desire to watch the sunrise on the top of Hon Yen.

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When the sun sets and the tide goes down, visitors can walk to the island to immerse themselves in the vast space of the sea without needing a boat to take them there.