Relax at Son Rai Island

Tourists experience SUP paddling on Hon Son Rai beach

Many interesting experiences

Hon Son Rai belongs to Kien Hai special zone. Here, there is a coastal road around the island winding along the coast, on one side is clear blue water with waves lapping against the shore, on the other side is a row of towering coconut trees. Many tourists enjoy coming to Bai Xep. Here, there is a beautiful coconut garden jutting out into the sea, especially a coconut tree leaning against a rock reaching out to the sea. Not far from Bai Xep is Bai Bang with blue sea, white sand, tourists can freely soak in the cool water to regain energy after tiring working days.

Conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak with an altitude of 500m above sea level is an interesting experience that tourists cannot miss when traveling to Hon Son Rai. To reach the top of the mountain, visitors must go through 2km of forest road and ask local people to guide the way. Halfway there will be a place for visitors to sit and rest prepared by the locals; a few hammocks are hung under the tree canopy, and every section there is a bottle of filtered water for visitors. On the way there are mango and jackfruit trees... decades old, with roots so big that several people can hug them. Reaching the top of the mountain, visitors will see layers of clouds drifting across the mountain peak and then swooping down towards the sea; below the mountain peak is covered with green forest trees, dotted with white spots of some flowers. Looking far away, you will feel the passage of time, listening to the sound of the wind blowing, giving a sense of peace. In addition, tourists can visit relics, religious and belief establishments with strong sea and island culture such as Ba Co Chu Temple, Ong Nam Hai Tomb... If the occasion is right, tourists can also immerse themselves in colorful local folk festivals such as the Nghinh Ong Festival in mid-October (lunar calendar) every year.

At night, visitors can experience the camping area at Golden Camp Hon Son with an area of over 4,000m2 ^, lying peacefully under the ancient longan garden and hundreds of large and small rocks from the gate to the sea. "Coming here, my first impression is that the space is still wild and natural. All the materials are made from wood and bamboo, but they are comfortable, clean and safe," said Ms. Huynh Nghi, a tourist from Ca Mau province.

Delicious food

Traveling to Hon Son Rai, visitors can not only admire the beautiful scenery but also enjoy many specialties. Visitors cannot miss the famous delicious grilled squid with chili. The squid is marinated with chili and spices and then grilled, very fragrant. Many restaurants also let diners experience grilling squid themselves. In the joyful atmosphere, bustling with laughter around the charcoal stove, there is nothing better than enjoying the fragrant grilled squid with chili with family.

On the journey to conquer Ma Thien Lanh peak, visitors should not forget to enjoy the garlic chicken dish. According to locals, the garlic chicken of Hon Son Rai is made from chickens raised on the mountain, with firm, sweet meat, marinated with rich spices. The garlic chicken dish is often served with thinly sliced young banana trees mixed with lemon juice and sugar, so no matter how much you eat, you will not get bored. The chicken is served on a plate, next to it is a plate of young banana tree salad mixed with fragrant coriander. Diners can use scissors to cut or tear the chicken meat with their hands. The pure white meat and golden skin blend with the slightly astringent, sour taste of young banana tree salad, plus the salty and sweet taste of fish sauce, the spicy taste of chili, the rich taste of garlic cloves... creating a rich flavor. "The chicken here is fragrant, sweet and chewier than many other places. Eating it with young banana tree salad is the standard taste, both delicious and not boring", said Ms. Nguyen Anh Nguyet, a resident of Rach Gia ward.

Raw fish salad is a specialty dish with a rich taste of the sea that diners will never forget after just one try. Although many coastal areas have this type of fish, not every place can make it into a delicious raw salad like here. Fresh slices of fish are filleted, seasoned to taste, mixed with onions, grated coconut, roasted peanuts and a little coriander to enhance the aroma. When eating, diners use rice paper to wrap the fish with wild vegetables, dipping in a rich, sour and spicy fish sauce. Each piece of fresh fish meat blends with the spicy flavor of onions, chili, the fatty taste of peanuts and grated coconut, along with the salty and sweet fish sauce... creating an overall harmonious and irresistible flavor. Although the fish is raw, thanks to the lemon juice, the dish has almost no fishy smell, bringing a unique culinary experience to diners.

Article and photos: THUY TIEN

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