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Swimmers to make big splash off Ly Son island

Swimmers to make big splash off Ly Son island

Around 600 athletes have registered to compete in the open sea swimming competition – the Ly Son Cross Island – on June 2, with many using the event as a vacation opportunity.
Efforts needed to fully realise the potential of sea tourism

Efforts needed to fully realise the potential of sea tourism

The relatively low number of sea tourists can be attributed to a variety of factors, including a lack of new tourism offerings, inadequate infrastructure and management, and a shortage of skilled human resources. Such challenges have hindered Vietnam from fully capitalising on opportunities in the sector.
Boat race festival on Ly Son Island

Boat race festival on Ly Son Island

As part of the national intangible cultural heritage, the Tu Linh boat racing festival in Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai is organised annually to pay tribute to national ancestors, and soldiers who fought for the country’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
Ly Son Islands look for future ‘green’ growth

Ly Son Islands look for future ‘green’ growth

Ly Son Islands, 30km off the coast of Quang Ngai Province, should be transformed into a ‘green’ pearl in the ocean, a low carbon site, an international Geo-Park with vestiges of ancient volcanoes and a rich fishing culture.
Ly Son island working to preserve renowned rock crabs

Ly Son island working to preserve renowned rock crabs

Rock crabs are known for their high nutritional and economic value but are in danger of extinction on Ly Son Island, off the coast of Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam. Local authorities have joined hands with the Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography to preserve the renowned species.
Stunning vista of Ly Son Island

Stunning vista of Ly Son Island

Located 30 kilometres from the central province of Quang Ngai’s Sa Ky port, Ly Son Island has gained growing reputation amongst both domestic and foreign tourists. Besides, it is probably the one place on earth where people will never find any vampires as this is the Kingdom of Garlic.
Marathon contest held on Ly Son island

Marathon contest held on Ly Son island

Close to 2,000 runners from across Vietnam took part in a marathon contest around Ly Son island in the south-central province of Quang Ngai on July 5.
Geographical indication given to Ly Son garlic

Geographical indication given to Ly Son garlic

The Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Intellectual Property Office handed over a certificate to the People’s Committee of Ly Son island district recognising its specialty garlic with a geographical indication (GI) during a ceremony on July 5.