Visit Cham Islands by Yourself

Cham Islands are near Hoi An. It's a UNESCO world biosphere reserve with eight islands and 3,000 people.

A central part of Cham Islands.

Tran Ngoc Tiep and his family visited Cham Islands for two days. They didn't take a tour.

Tiep said most people take a day tour, but they miss out on the best things.

Tour groups go to the island, see some sites, snorkel, have lunch, and leave by 2 p.m. They have a busy schedule.

Tiep said you have to leave before you can feel the island's sun and wind.

When the tour boats leave, the island is quiet again.

Tiep said it's easy to travel to the island by yourself.

You can buy a boat ticket for VND350,000 and get to the island in 20 minutes.

Tiep suggested renting a homestay with a bathroom and friendly hosts.

The rental costs VND550,000 per night for a family.

The sea is clear and blue, and you can see coral reefs. The island is clean.

Cham Islands was one of the first places in Vietnam to ban plastic bags.

You can visit other beaches like Chong, Bim, and Bac.

Some beaches don't allow speedboats, so the air is clean.

You can hire a special boat for VND200,000.

Cham Islands have beautiful beaches and a mix of nature and culture. You can rent a motorbike.

The roads on the island are paved, making it easy to ride a motorbike.

But you should watch out for steep slopes.

Children swim and watch coral in Cham Islands.

You should visit the pagoda, conservation center, and ancient well.

You can watch the sunset or stars at night. You can also see the dawn.

You should try the seafood and local food on the island.

You can eat squid, crabs, and snails. They are caught and cooked on the spot.

You can also eat grilled abalone, lobsters, and noodles.

You can pick live seafood and ask locals to cook it.

Tiep said his family's seafood meals cost VND1 million.

Their two-day trip cost around VND 4.5 million.

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