Blue pearl in the middle of the ocean
From Ham Tu port (Quy Nhon ward), visitors will spend more than 2 hours by wooden boat or 40 minutes by canoe to reach Cu Lao Xanh (Nhon Chau commune, Gia Lai province). Seen from the mainland, the island rises above the sea like a giant green whale. That is why the island is named Cu Lao Xanh by the locals.
Cu Lao Xanh is a beautiful island 24 km east of Quy Nhon center.
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The sea water here is emerald green, you can see all the way to the bottom, embracing the long stretches of smooth white sand. Different from the hustle and bustle of famous tourist destinations, Cu Lao Xanh offers a peaceful space, ideal for those who want to return to nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of life.
Few people know that Cu Lao Xanh fishing village is about 400 years old. Mr. Ho Nhat Duy, Vice Chairman of Nhon Chau Commune People's Committee, said that according to researchers, from around the 17th century, the island was a temporary shelter for fishermen who fished far from shore for long periods or anchored when encountering big waves and strong winds. By the 18th century, under the Nguyen Lord and Tay Son Dynasty, people began to move to Cu Lao Xanh to settle down.
Peaceful beauty of a fishing village in the middle of the ocean
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Over hundreds of years of vicissitudes and historical changes, the village has changed its name many times. At first, it was just a fishing village, then a du, then a village. In the 19th century, this fishing village was called Thanh Chau du. In 1933, it was changed to Thanh Chau village. After the August Revolution, the village was renamed Phuoc Chau. In 1977, the island was renamed once again to Nhon Chau until now.
Currently, the island still preserves 4 royal decrees of King Bao Dai for Nam Hai mausoleum, Thuy Long temple, Thanh Hoang communal house and Ngoc Nuong Nuong temple, all of which clearly state Thanh Chau village, Tuy Phuoc district. The system of communal houses, temples and pagodas such as Thanh Hoang communal house, Ngu Hanh temple, Thanh Phuoc pagoda, Ngoc Chau pagoda... contribute to preserving the unique cultural and religious life of coastal fishermen.
The system of communal houses, temples and pagodas contributes to preserving the unique cultural and religious life of coastal fishermen.
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Youth flagpole on the outpost island
Mr. Duy said that the commune has 600 households with about 2,600 people. Previously, people on the island mainly lived by farming and fishing. But in the past 5 years, tourism and services have accounted for 45% of the economic structure.
Previously, the islanders lived mainly by fishing.
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In order to attract tourism, the People's Committee of Gia Lai province has approved the detailed construction planning task at a scale of 1/500 in this island commune with 10 tourist locations.
Built during the French colonial period, the lighthouse has become a symbol of the island. The lighthouse is about 119 m above sea level, with a unique architectural style that combines Western Gothic style and traditional Asian features.
The lighthouse built during the French colonial period became the symbol of the island.
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Standing at the foot of the lighthouse, the entire scene of Nhon Chau island and the surrounding sea will appear before your eyes like a beautiful picture. In the distance to the west are the green mainland stretches and to the east is the endless blue ocean.
The majestic landscapes that captivate tourists in Cu Lao Xanh fishing village
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Leaving the ancient lighthouse, visitors can follow the winding concrete road between the rocky steppe to reach the fairy well, the fairy chessboard with colorful spiritual and magical legends.
The youth flagpole stands tall, demonstrating the sovereignty of the sea and islands and the patriotism of the youth.
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Next is the Youth Flagpole, one of the 7 national flagpoles on 7 outpost islands initiated by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Student Association. Completed at the end of August 2015, the flagpole has a total construction area of about 71 m2 , and is over 22 m high. Behind the flagpole are 2 reliefs of the logos of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Vietnam Student Association made of granite, recording the longitude and latitude of Cu Lao Xanh Island.
From afar, the flagpole stands tall and majestic with the national flag fluttering in the wind. This is a meaningful project, attracting thousands of visitors, demonstrating the sovereignty of the sea and islands and the patriotism of the youth.
Many attractive check-in spots with peaceful, rustic beauty captivate visitors
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In addition, Nhon Chau also has many attractive check-in spots such as Bai Nho with rocks of all shapes, Bai Dong is ideal for watching the sunrise. Snorkeling also attracts many visitors, because the coral ecosystem in Cu Lao Xanh is very diverse, colorful, likened to an "aquarium" under the sea.
Coming to Cu Lao Xanh, in addition to the beautiful scenery, visitors can also experience the life of fishermen in the fishing village. The people are gentle, hospitable, and still maintain a lifestyle closely connected to the sea. The seafood here is always fresh and delicious, simply prepared but with a distinctive flavor, from grilled fish, steamed squid to sea snails. In the evening, visitors can join in the campfire, night squid fishing, or just sit on the sand listening to the waves and watching the stars.
In the middle of the vast ocean, the fishing village is like a green gem that still retains its pristine and rare peace.
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In the middle of the vast ocean, Nhon Chau is like a green gem that still retains its pristine and rare peace. The island not only brings visitors majestic sea and sky scenery, unique fishing village cultural experiences, but also evokes a sense of familiarity and closeness, like returning home. Each trip will end, but the memories of Cu Lao Xanh will remain, so that whenever people remember, they want to set foot on this island in the middle of the ocean again.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-ngoi-lang-tuyet-dep-ven-bien-cu-lao-xanh-vien-ngoc-giua-bien-khoi-185250817110355425.htm
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