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Top 5 best islands in Vietnam

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By Vietnam TripsPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Vietnam is a natural favored country, with a coastline of more than 3000km and a system of more than 3000 large and small islands stretching from North to South. If you are one of those travelers who are looking forward to an interesting vacation in a beautiful and pleasant ocean space, below is a list of 5 best islands in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc Island - the largest island in Vietnam

Known as the largest island in Vietnam, Phu Quoc belongs to Kien Giang Province, blessed with unspoiled forests, clear water, fine white sand, and beautiful beaches. Some of the most famous ones are Sao beach, Dai beach, … where you can freely swim, sunbathe or dive to see the beautiful clusters of corals. This is the ideal destination for you to immerse yourself in nature, forget all the worries of life, enjoy sunshine and wind. With the pleasant weather of Phu Quoc Island, no matter what season in the year you come here, you can still admire and feel its own beauty.

Nam Du Island - a pristine island in southern Vietnam

About 40km southeast of Phu Quoc island is the Nam Du archipelago, Kien Giang Province, consisting of 21 islands with the most famous one being Nam Du Island. Coming here, you will be satisfied with nice weather, colorful marine life, and pristine beaches such as Cay Men Beach, Soi Beach. This is one of the few tourist Vietnamese islands that has almost no human modification, so you can fully enjoy the quintessence of the sea, earth and sky. Offering a variety of water sports, Nam Du Island is a must-visit destination if you are a backpacker.

Con Dao Island - an island with a heroic history

As an unspoiled gem of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Con Dao is an archipelago located off the coast of South Vietnam. This island in Vietnam is a great resort destination with numerous pristine beaches of white sand and golden sunshine, surrounded by lush green tree mountains. Besides some interesting places that you can explore such as Dam Trau Beach or Con Dao National Park, you should definitely pay a visit to the French colonial prisons. This place preserves a part of Vietnam's history, where you will be provided with knowledge and historical stories by your guide, thereby understanding why it is called “hell on earth”.

Ly Son Island - the land of garlic

Once known under the name “Pearl Island” Cu Lao Re, Ly Son is the only island district of Quang Ngai Province, dubbed as “Garlic Kingdom”. This is one of the best islands in Vietnam, possessing many dormant craters, blue sea water and garlic fields. Similar to most of the beaches in Central Vietnam, the beach in Ly Son also has blue water, white sand and golden sunshine. You can also visit other attractions in Ly Son island such as To Vo Gate, Quan Am Dai or Hang Pagoda. The Fatherland flagpole on the top of Thoi Loi is also a suitable and interesting place for tourists to visit.

Cat Ba Island - a charming island in northern Vietnam

Belonging to Cat Hai District, Hai Phong City, Cat Ba Island is known as the pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin, a special one among many islands of Vietnam. It has long attracted many tourists because of the cool climate during four seasons, various pristine and clear beaches, many restaurants, hotels and bars. Coming here, you can immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of more than 100 different sized beaches such as Cat Co 1 Beach, Cat Co 2 Beach, Co Tien Beach, etc. or Cat Ba National Park.

With countless white sand, turquoise water and sunny beaches, every island in Vietnam is a resort paradise where you can enjoy an interesting vacation. It is safe to say that all 5 islands on the list above from Localtravelidea are worthy of a visit.

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