Beautiful coastal villages: The 'four-no' village at the foot of Hon Heo

Ninh Van fishing village in Khanh Hoa attracts tourists with the rustic beauty of a traditional coastal village. Known as "a peaceful place at the foot of Hon Heo", this place is becoming an ideal destination for "healing" tourism.

Ninh Van fishing village is located in Dong Ninh Hoa Ward, Khanh Hoa Province (Ninh Phuoc Commune - old Ninh Hoa Town), at the foot of Hon Heo mountain range, about 75 km north of Nha Trang city center. It is surrounded by 3 mountains: Tien Du (776 m), Hon Heo (819 m) and Phu Mai Nha (714 m).

The natural beauty of Ninh Van fishing village attracts many tourists.

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Peaceful beauty

Ninh Van is affectionately nicknamed by tourists as a "nothing" coastal village: not very modern, not many amenities, no dust and no noise. Seen from afar, the small village nestles at the foot of Hon Heo, on the clear blue sea, containing a peaceful sky.

Beachfront accommodation offers a truly “healing” experience for visitors

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With a total area of over 4,520 hectares, surrounded by the sea on three sides, Ninh Van gives visitors the feeling of "going back in time" to the memories of ancient coastal villages. Life here is slow and peaceful. Mr. Thieu Sang, a long-time tour guide in Khanh Hoa, said: "In recent years, many tourists love "healing" tourism, seeking peace, so the coastal village of Ninh Van is more widely known."

Tourists experience cycling along the coastal route

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At the end of 2024, the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province recognized Ninh Van as a place with potential for developing community and ecological tourism. This marked an important transition of the coastal village from traditional occupation to a new economic model.

In addition to the poetic natural landscape, Ninh Van also has valuable historical relics such as the national relic of Ship No. C235 on the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea.

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In addition to choosing accommodation facilities such as motels and homestays, visitors can experience camping to watch the sunrise on the beach.

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Developing community tourism in the coastal village of Ninh Van not only brings new livelihoods to local people but also contributes to preserving the pristine beauty of this place.

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Rich experience

Coming to Ninh Van, visitors cannot miss the most bustling time every early morning when fishing boats dock at the port. All kinds of fresh fish, squid, and snails are brought back from the sea by fishing boats, making everyone excited. Ms. Le Giang Chau, a resident of Ninh Van, said: "Many tourists often visit this coastal village on weekends to enjoy the fresh air and rare peace."

The road leading to Ninh Van is forest on one side and sea on the other.

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In addition, visitors can also experience harvesting garlic and peanuts (if in season), visit coconut gardens and fields of xa tam phan - a local specialty, experience mountain climbing or cycling around Dong and Tay villages on coastal roads connecting to green fields on the hillside. At night, at the foot of Hon Heo, activities such as observing marine life and night fishing take place. Visitors can also experience fishing with locals, catching snails, sea urchins, and octopus when the sea level recedes.

Garlic fields in Ninh Van

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Currently, the coastal village has invested in accommodation facilities such as motels and homestays near the sea at affordable prices.

Ninh Van villagers mainly live on fishing, aquaculture and agriculture.

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Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Dong Ninh Hoa Ward, said that the community tourism group in Ninh Van village is still operating effectively after the merger. The management board is still running the activities, maintaining the community tourism model closely linked to the mountain and forest ecology and the production life of local people. This ensures the sustainable development of Ninh Van tourism as originally planned.

In the summer, visitors will witness sea sports activities such as rowing and shaking baskets on the blue beach in Ninh Van.

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The development of community tourism in the coastal village of Ninh Van not only brings new livelihoods to more than 2,000 local people but also contributes to preserving the pristine beauty of the peaceful place at the foot of Hon Heo. With its natural advantages, Ninh Van promises to become an attractive community tourism destination, bringing a truly "healing" experience. (continued)

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-ngoi-lang-tuyet-dep-ven-bien-lang-bon-khong-duoi-chan-hon-heo-185250813230939882.htm