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)
Quang Nam is reviewing tourism projects on Cham Island, a tourism magnet in Tan Hiep commune of Hoi An township, following reports on the environmental impacts of some construction activities.
A marine project is underway in the central province of Quang Nam to save sea turtles as part of a local effort to protect the biodiversity in Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) Marine Protected Area (MPA).
The Tourism Association of Quang Nam province is working with local destinations to devise more tourist products with distinctive local flavour to keep visitors amidst the declining arrivals from Europe and North America.
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.
