Cu Lao Cham sees increasing number of tourists

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.

Cu Lao Cham Islands, which covers 15sq.km, is a cluster of eight islands - Hon Lao, Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon Kho Me, Hon Kho Con, Hon La, Hon Tai and Hon Ong (Photo: VNA)

With its diverse eco-system and multi 100-year-old historical sites, Cu Lao Cham was officially recognised as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in May 2009 (Photo: VNA)

In 2009 when it was recognised, Cu Lao Cham welcomed only 15,000 tourists but the figure last year rose to 415,000 (Photo: VNA)

In the core of the reserve, over the past 10 years, the sea preservation and environment protection have always been a focus of attention from residents and administration (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

A seabed walking service was launched in late April and began to serve tourists in the beginning of May (Photo: VNA)

Tourists visiting Cu Lao Cham now can see creatures and coral reefs in the seabed (Photo: VNA)

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