Ly Son island is a gorgeous geopark in the central province of Quang Ngai. The island is also home to the Hoang Sa Flotilla which protected Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes four centuries ago.
Ly Son island covers an area of less than 10 sq.km, but it has nearly 100 relics, most of which are related to the Hoang Sa Flotilla (Photo: VNA)
Every square meter on Ly Son island is imbued with the culture of its ancestors who protected the sea hundreds of years ago (Photo: VNA)
Releasing boat, a ritual at Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa soldiers) (Photo: VNA)
The geological tectonics created original landscapes on Ly Son which are rare anywhere else in the world (Photo: VNA)
To Vo Arch is a 2.5m high rock gate formed by geological tectonics. It is an ideal venue to see sunset and take photos (Photo: VNA)
Gorgeous sedimental cliffs on the way to Hang (Cave) pagoda (Photo: VNA)
Volcanic tectonics created sedimental caves on Ly Son, one of which was Hang pagoda (Photo: VNA)
The white sandy beach on Dao Be (small island) lies by the side of arch cliffs shaped by volcanic sediments (Photo: VNA)
Diving to explore coral (Photo: VNA)
Swimming in the clear blue water of Dao Be (Photo: VNA)
Authorities of Quang Ngai province have asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to approve an adjustment to the masterplan to develop Ly Son island district into a national tourism area.
The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) was organized in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on April 20.
About 550 participants, including top archaeologists, geologists, volcano researchers and historians from Vietnam and around the world, will take part in the International Conference on the Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park in the central province of Quang Ngai on June 18-19.
The central province of Quang Ngai is completing a dossier seeking the recognition of its Ly Son – Sa Huynh Geopark as a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN).
Around 100 paragliders from clubs nationwide and foreign countries will compete in the Quang Ngai Open Paragliding Championship on Ly Son Island off the coast of Quang Ngai province from June 20-24.
The 2nd Ly Son Culture Tourism Week took place in Ly Son island, the central province Quang Ngai under the theme “Ly Son-quintessence of heritage”. It aims to raise awareness about protecting
Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province, is not only known for the birthplace of Hoang Sa Flotilla, but also a famous geopark with breath-taking landscape and diverse fauna and flora.