Nhon Hoi, a soft silk ribbon embracing Hon Yen.

A long embankment embraces the village and the sea.

What makes Nhon Hoi fishing village unique is the nearly 1.2 km of solidly constructed seawall that winds along the coastline like a soft silk ribbon embracing the Hon Yen cluster. In the early mornings, standing on the seawall and looking towards Hon Dun and Hon Yen, large rocks jut out from the turquoise water, beneath which shimmering coral reefs lie, the gentle waves and soft breeze creating a peaceful atmosphere that makes anyone want to linger.

Quiet and peaceful, the Nhon Hoi fishing village is home to 1,025 households. Here, the people make a living from catching and breeding lobster larvae. Not every coastal area has the stringent conditions of salinity, water clarity, and currents that Nhon Hoi has for the sustainable development of lobster breeding. Lobster larvae are considered a gift from the sea by the locals, as this area is not only a fishing ground for lobster larvae but also a breeding center supplying the two largest lobster farming areas in the province: Dam Cu Mong and Vung Ro.

The fishing village of Nhơn Hội still preserves a traditional craft deeply rooted in the spirit of the sea: steamed anchovies. This is a simple, savory dish, but it is considered a "traditional specialty" for many coastal families, especially during the anchovy season from March to May in the lunar calendar.

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 province

An ideal place to explore and experience.

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

Looking out from Nhon Hoi village, Hon Yen appears like a giant mushroom rising from the water. Nearby, Hon Dun is smaller and more humble, like a younger sibling standing quietly beside its older brother.

Viewing Hon Yen from above at low tide, the entire area resembles a three-dimensional painting. Beneath the water's surface, towering coral reefs stand like fossilized forests. Some coral species are fan-shaped, while others are arranged in layers like discs. Many elders here say that in the past, this area was called "the garden of rocks from heaven."

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Nhơn Hội, dải lụa mềm ôm lấy Hòn Yến - Ảnh 2. — As the tide recedes, patches of coral are revealed, resembling a fossilized forest at the foot of Hon Yen Island.

Along with Ganh Da Dia and Cu Lao Mai Nha, Hon Yen is a must-see attraction when traveling to the northeastern part of Dak Lak province. Currently, the local authorities and residents are actively promoting community tourism with various forms of tours of the Hon Yen complex by basket boat and speedboat, allowing visitors to experience anchovy processing and the unique 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 develop a master plan for the Hon Yen area, based on the general urban plan of O Loan and its surrounding areas. They will continue to invest in infrastructure connecting the main road to the Hon Yen area. At the same time, they will promote public awareness campaigns and encourage people to participate in community tourism activities, placing the people at the center of tourism development. (to be continued)