Beautiful coastal villages: There is a Ly Son in Da Nang

Tam Hai is the "rough gem" of Da Nang tourism , waiting to shine.

Ban Than Rock Reef – unique geological formation

About 100 km from the center of Da Nang city, Tam Hai island commune (formerly part of Nui Thanh district, old Quang Nam province) is considered a "miniature Ly Son" with wild, unique beauty, waiting to be awakened. With 3 sides facing the sea, 1 side facing the river, this place owns long beaches, fine white sand with cool green coconut trees and especially Ban Than rock reef which is more than 400 million years old.

To get to Tam Hai, visitors have only one way: crossing the Truong Giang River by ferry or motorboat. The trip is short, but when you set foot on the island, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, completely different from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Có một Lý Sơn ở Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 1. — Ban Than Rock Reef, over 400 million years old, is becoming an attractive destination in Tam Hai island commune.

The most prominent in Tam Hai is the Ban Than - Hon Mang - Hon Dua rock reef, a national scenic spot recognized at the end of February 2024. This rock reef has a jet black color similar to the rocks in Ly Son, but is not volcanic rock but is original rock over 400 million years old, formed through the geological tectonic process. The rocks of various shapes, stacked on top of each other, create a majestic and impressive natural picture.

Not only valuable in terms of landscape, Ban Than is also an area with a diverse geological system, typical of the evolution of the earth's crust, associated with the formation and spreading of the East Sea.

According to local people, this rocky rapids is also associated with the touching legend of the couple Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che who turned to stone waiting for their child.

The story goes that in the old days, in Tam Hai, there was a couple named Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che who loved each other very much and lived in a peaceful coconut forest. Life was somewhat difficult, but in return, they had great joy when they gave birth to two sons. The two filial sons, when they grew up, went out to sea to fish and took care of the old couple, and the whole family was happy and peaceful.

Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che were just waiting for the day to organize the wedding for their two sons. But then one day, both sons went to sea for a long time and did not return. Mr. Dun went to the sea to wait, while Mrs. Che waited at home.

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Có một Lý Sơn ở Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 2. — A corner of Tam Hai island commune

Days passed, the children still did not return. The husband was also missing even though Mrs. Che had already served dinner. She anxiously looked for the waiting place, but Mr. Dun had turned to stone. Mrs. Che was crying and wailing. Feeling sorry for him, she sat close to him to warm him, and then she also turned to stone next to her husband. The tears of Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che fell down and turned into black stones around them.

Since then, the fairy tale of Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che has become a lullaby for the islanders.

Mr. Tran Minh Tap, Head of Thuan An village, said that the story of Mr. Dun and Mrs. Che was only passed down by word of mouth among the people, like a legend. However, the black rocks rising high in the middle of the sea in Ban Than strait are called Mr. Dun - Mrs. Che by the locals, which also proves that the story is true. The rocks here are like an art installation, blending with the waves, the sea and the golden sunshine, captivating tourists.

"Since Tam Hai became known to many people, many restaurants and homestays have sprung up, helping the village at the foot of Ban Than mountain to 'change its skin'. The island commune has become an attractive destination for tourists every weekend, opening up business and service opportunities for local people," Mr. Tap shared.

Developing tourism in parallel with conservation

The wild beauty of Tam Hai comes not only from the gifts of nature but also from the people's awareness of environmental protection. Local residents regularly organize beach cleaning, collect waste and build sustainable fishing habits, not destroying or destroying coral. Thanks to that, the scenic spots of Ban Than - Hon Mang - Hon Dua still retain their original beauty, attracting more and more tourists.

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Có một Lý Sơn ở Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 3. — National scenic spots Ban Than - Hon Mang - Hon Dua become important highlights for Tam Hai tourism to break through

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy (35 years old, Tam Ky Ward, Da Nang City), a familiar tourist of Tam Hai, said that Tam Hai has many scenic spots or tourist attractions that are still wild, keeping almost intact the beauty bestowed by nature, so every weekend, her family and friends will come here to visit and relax.

"Tam Hai is like a 'rough gem' waiting to shine. I believe that if properly invested, this place will become a famous tourist destination, no less than Hoi An ancient town or My Son sanctuary," Ms. Thuy expressed.

Talking to Thanh Nien reporter , Mr. Huynh Minh Cuong, Secretary of Tam Hai Commune Party Committee, said that "The breakthrough strategy of the Resolution of the 1st Tam Hai Commune Party Congress (term 2025 - 2030) determined that the key economic development is still the marine economy; at the same time, creating a step to develop marine tourism economy associated with services, focusing on community tourism. Tam Hai prioritizes efforts to promote its existing potential and advantages.

Những ngôi làng tuyệt đẹp ven biển: Có một Lý Sơn ở Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 4. — Tam Hai possesses a wild beauty, with a long coastline.

In addition, the relic cluster of Ban Than - Hon Mang - Hon Dua becoming a national scenic spot will be a big boost in the orientation of local tourism development. We expect this to be a unique tourism product, contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the commune."

The Secretary of the Tam Hai Commune Party Committee frankly admitted that the "ferry" story is also an obstacle that hinders the development of local tourism. In addition, the resources for tourism development are also very difficult, because to develop and create tourist highlights, investment is required. Therefore, in the near future, the commune will propose that Da Nang City pay attention to investing in infrastructure to create conditions for good tourism development.

"The city's tourism industry recognizes that Tam Hai island commune has great tourism potential. With its wild beauty, traditional cultural values and the consensus of the people, Tam Hai promises to become an ideal summer destination, bringing unforgettable experiences to tourists," Mr. Huynh Minh Cuong affirmed.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-ngoi-lang-tuyet-dep-ven-bien-co-mot-ly-son-o-da-nang-185250828162651171.htm