A view of Ly Son island in Quang Ngai (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – The central province of Quang Ngai should turnits Ly Son island district into a distinctive geomorphological tourism site, saidAssociate Professor Dr. Vu Cao Minh from the Institute of Geological Sciencesunder the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
Located in the north-east of Quang Ngai province, about 27 kilometres from themainland, Ly Son island boasts unique geographic conditions which are highlyvalued by researchers.
Among nearly ten kinds of geological formations, bizarre volcanic cratersfascinate researchers most. A thicklayer of sediment containing argillite, siltstone, sandstone and breccias wasdiscovered at the eastern area of Thoi Loi Mountain.
In addition, a range of 50-metre high rocks, stretching hundreds of metres likea giant carpet, coupled with turquoise sea water, have made the islandlandscape even more gorgeous.
Lava also formed choppy basaltic cliffs along Tien beach on Be (small) island.Experts said that the structure is rather rare and it only appears on Be islandand some other places in the world.
Minh said that construction carried out under the island district’s master planmust not be a blot on the original landscape and it should dignify the height ofthe volcanic craters. Explosive architecture, or volcano-inspired architecture,should be applied to draw the attention of tourists.
The district should invest in entertainment facilities and shopping malls toserve visitors’ demands, he added.
In addition, special tourism products shouldbe created, including discovery tours to link Lon (big) island with Be islandor scuba diving to see submarine volcanoes and coral reefs, the expertsuggested.
The province is seeking UNESCO regognition of Ly Son island as a globalgeopark. Thus, it is necessary for the district to raise public awareness ofenvironmental protection and management.-VNA
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