Nhon Hoi, a soft silk strip embracing Hon Yen

Long embankment hugging the village, hugging the sea

What makes Nhon Hoi fishing village different is the nearly 1.2 km of embankment along the long coastline that is solidly built, winding like a soft silk strip embracing the Hon Yen complex. In the early mornings, standing on the embankment looking towards Hon Dun, Hon Yen, large rocks rise up in the middle of the turquoise water, below is a carpet of sparkling coral in the sea, the waves roll, the wind whispers softly, creating a peaceful atmosphere that makes anyone want to stay longer.

Not noisy and crowded, Nhon Hoi fishing village has 1,025 households living. Here, people make a living by catching and raising lobsters. Not every sea area has the strict conditions of salinity, clarity and flow like Nhon Hoi for the sustainable development of the shrimp farming industry. Lobster fry are called "sea luck" by the people, as this place is not only a place to catch lobsters but also a breeding area supplying the two largest shrimp farming areas of the province, Dam Cu Mong and Vung Ro.

Nhon Hoi fishing village still preserves a traditional profession imbued with the spirit of the sea: steamed anchovies. This is a rustic, salty dish, but is considered a "original specialty" of many coastal families, especially during the anchovy season from the 3rd to 5th lunar months.

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Nhơn Hội, dải lụa mềm ôm lấy Hòn Yến - Ảnh 1. — Nhon Hoi fishing village, O Loan commune, Dak Lak

Ideal place to explore and experience

It can be said that Nhon Hoi converges all three rare elements: pristine natural beauty, traditional crafts with high economic value and unique culinary culture. This place is not only a place to return to for the children of the sea, but is also gradually becoming an attractive cultural and ecological destination.

Standing from Nhon Hoi village, Hon Yen looks like a giant mushroom rising from the water. Nearby, Hon Dun is smaller, humble like a younger brother standing silently beside his older brother.

If you look at Hon Yen from above at low tide, the entire area looks like a stereoscopic painting. Under the water, towering coral reefs appear, like fossil forests. Some corals are fan-shaped, while others are arranged in layers. Many elders here say that in the past, people called this area "the rock garden of heaven".

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Nhơn Hội, dải lụa mềm ôm lấy Hòn Yến - Ảnh 2. — The tide recedes, revealing patches of coral like a fossil forest at the foot of Hon Yen.

Along with Ganh Da Dia, Cu Lao Mai Nha, Hon Yen is a must-see attraction when traveling to the northeast of Dak Lak province. Currently, the locality and people are actively promoting community tourism with tours of Hon Yen complex by basket boat, canoe, allowing visitors to experience making anchovies and the typical local culinary culture.

According to Mr. Nguyen Hung Dung, Chairman of the People's Committee of O Loan Commune, the locality is hiring a consulting unit to plan the overall planning of Hon Yen area, based on the general planning of O Loan urban area and surrounding areas, continuing to invest in infrastructure connecting the main road to Hon Yen area. At the same time, promoting propaganda work, encouraging people to participate in community tourism activities, taking people as the center to develop tourism. (continued)