Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai consists of three islands: Dao Lon (Big Island), Dao Be (Small Island) and Hon Mu Cu (Mu Cu Islet) (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
The Big Island, also known as Cù Lao Ré, hosts Lý Sơn’s centre, while Mù Cu Islet, the smallest of the three islands, is currently unpopulated (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
Gieng Tien (Fairy Well) dormant volcano on Ly Son island is around one million years old (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
Volcanic eruptions have formed various beautiful features on the islands such as Hang Cau (Cau Cave) (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
Ly Son island district’s flag tower is located on Thoi Loi peak, the highest point on Ly Son island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
Seaweed is a specialty that is highly recommended for visitors to Ly Son island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
To Vo gate was formed by volcanic eruption millions of years ago. It is now a popular check-in venue for tourists to the island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
With crystal clear water and silky white sand, Small Island is dubbed Vietnamese Maldives (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)
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