Lying 18 km offshore from Hoi An Ancient Town, the Cham Islands (named locally as Cu Lao Cham) are bestowed with beautiful sand beaches, forested hills, and breathtaking landscapes.
The cluster of 8 small islands, recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park) in 2009, have 1,500ha of tropical forests and 6,700ha of waters, home to a wide range of marine fauna and flora (Photo: VNA)
A bird's-eye view of Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA)
Tan Hiep island village on Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA)
A fishing village on Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA)
Cu Lao Cham's hidden berth - a safe shelter for fishing boats (Photo: VNA)
A corner of Cu Lao Cham (Tan Hiep island village, Hoi An town) (Photo: VNA)
A ceremony was held on Cu Lao Cham island, Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, on May 25 to mark the 10th anniversary of the recognition by UNESCO of the island as a world biosphere reserve.
While some other islands are only facing severe waste problems. However, Cu Lao Cham has come up with a solution in banning all non-biodegradable waste on the island for 10 years.
Cu Lao Cham (Cham islands), Quang Nam province, welcomes some 700 tourists daily. The number of tourists to the islands even climbs to 1,500 – 2,000 during summer days.
Ten years ago, Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An was recognised by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. According to UNESCO, the reserve shows a clear proof of the connection and harmony between nature and people.
Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has celebrated its 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition as a world biosphere reserve for its rich biodiversity.
A plan is being built by the Directorate of Fisheries with a view to promoting the conservation, development and sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources.
The central coastal province of Quang Nam has attained significant achievements in preserving its Hoi An ancient city and My Son Sanctuary after 20 years they received the UNESCO World Heritage Sites status.
The cluster of 8 small islands, recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Marine Park) in 2009, have 1,500ha of tropical forests and 6,700ha of waters, home to a wide range of marine fauna and flora (Photo: VNA) 
A bird's-eye view of Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA) 
Tan Hiep island village on Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA) 
A fishing village on Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA) 
Cu Lao Cham's hidden berth - a safe shelter for fishing boats (Photo: VNA) 
A corner of Cu Lao Cham (Tan Hiep island village, Hoi An town) (Photo: VNA) 
(Photo: VNA) 
A sand beach of Cu Lao Cham (Photo: VNA) 
