Binh Hung Island

When setting foot on Binh Hung Island, you will be attracted by the blue sea color and fine white sand beaches. The beaches here are not as long and wide as in Mui Ne or Nha Trang, but clean and clear to the bottom. The sea is not deep, you only need to wade a few tens of meters to see the coral reefs below.

Bai Binh Hung is about 80 km from Nha Trang city with a small area of only about 2 square km. The guides here live mainly by fishing, especially lobster farming.

Binh Hung used to be a rather isolated island, with only local residents traveling between the island and the mainland. Since the road to Bai Kinh was completed, a number of tourists visited the island and commented on the beautiful beaches on the island, so it became more and more known. Gradually, more and more tourists came to the island.

Binh Hung Island is likened to a "raw pearl" when it has not been exploited for tourism much and still retains its beauty intact. It boasts incredible freshwater rock caves, clear blue water beaches and fine white sand. Not only that, Binh Hung Island is also known as the paradise of fresh seafood.

You can visit Binh Hung Island at any time of the year, but the most ideal time is in the summer months, from March to August when it's sunny, the sea is calm, you will be free to swim and relax. Explore the beauty of nature. September, October and November should be avoided as this is the rainy season and occasional storms.

If you want to go to Binh Hung Island, you have to move to Bai Kinh, in Bai Kinh area, there are many local ships transporting passengers to Binh Hung Island. It only takes 10,000 - 20,000 VND and you will reach the island within 10 minutes by boat.

Beautiful scenes not to be missed on Binh Hung Island

1. Binh Tien Beach

Located in Binh Tien village, Bai Tien is planned by the local government as a resort, but the project has not been built for many years. The only way to get to Binh Tien beach is by boat because the management does not allow visitors to go by road. Coming here, you can go for a walk on the beach, visit Nui Chua freshwater spring, catch fish in the stream and lie on the rocks to sunbathe.

2. Banana Beach

Bai Chuoi is the largest sand beach on Binh Hung Island. The sea level is also the deepest so only for experienced swimmers or those who swim with life jackets. The scenery around the beach is very wild and peaceful. The water here is as green as the color of banana leaves, that's why the locals call it Bai Chuoi.

3. Bai Kinh

Bai Kinh is the first place you come to when traveling to Binh Hung island because this is where boats transport tourists to the island. Bai Kinh is shallow, so it is very suitable for the whole family to have fun. On the beach there are some huts for rent, the price is about 100,000 VND / hut.

4. Hon Chut Lighthouse

Follow the road up the mountain to Hon Bo, right after that you will come to Hon Chut lighthouse, built in 1988. This is considered a symbol of pristine Binh Hung island. From the lighthouse, you can observe the cargo ships rushing in and out of Cam Ranh Port and the whole island.

5. Tamarind Beach

Bai Cay Me is an uninhabited unspoiled beach on Binh Hung Island. Young people who love the experience can camp overnight here, but remember to prepare enough food and utensils before leaving. This beach has a fairly small area, the water here is as blue as the pool water, in the middle of the beach there is a rock that is very suitable for those who like to take pictures. Coming to the wild corners of Cay Ta beach can help you regain energy quickly after hard working days.

6. Freshwater Beach

Nuoc Ngot Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Binh Hung Island with clear blue water. The beach is so named because there is fresh water flowing inside the cave and outside is the sea. Nuoc Ngot Beach is relatively shallow and stretches about 15-20m. It is safe for both children and non-swimmers. You can also camp overnight and wake up to a beautiful sunrise at this beach.

7. Egg Stone Beach

On Egg Stone Beach, there are many large and round rocks like dinosaur eggs. This beach is mainly for sightseeing and photography. It is not safe to swim here as the entire beach is rocky. To reach the beach, you will take the road up to Hon Chut Lighthouse then turn right onto a path near the top of the lighthouse and go down to the beach. It will take you about 10 minutes on foot.

Accommodation service on Binh Hung island

1. Hostels

Due to recent tourism development, many guesthouses, homestays, small hotels are built to meet the needs of visitors. The price is about 100,000 - 500,000 VND / room / night. Some homestays and motels are equipped with air conditioning, wifi, private bathrooms… Here is a list of suggested places to stay that you can consider to book if you plan to travel to Binh Hung Island:

+ Tham Trang guesthouse

+ Bich Thao guesthouse

+ Cam Hong Hostel.

2. The raft house

The raft house owners are now opening more accommodation, guests can sleep in hammocks or mattresses for cheap, about 50,000 per person per night. This type of accommodation is suitable for those who want to experience local life and be close to the sea.

If you find this form strange instead of going to a motel, please visit these places: Hung Phat friends house, Truong Sa ...

3. Camping at sea

Camping on Binh Hung island is chosen by many young tourists. There are many nice places to pitch a tent and spend the night on the island.

Cuisine on Binh Hung Island

Binh Hung is most famous for lobster, there are 3 famous types of lobster with high export value, providing the main source of finance for local people. Lobster is usually processed simply such as steaming, baking, cooking porridge ... but it is enough to captivate diners by its delicious and sweet taste.

In addition, Binh Hung also has many other fresh seafood such as urchin, Dzo fish, Kinh fish... and local dishes such as seafood pancakes, fish noodle soup, squid cake...