Nghe An (VNA) – Ngu(fish) Island in the central province of Nghe An which looks like two fish, hasbecome an attractive destination for tourists.
It consists of two islets. The bigone is 133 metres above the sea level, whilst the small one is 88 metres abovesea level. Located about 6km from Cua Lo beach, the island is surrounded bypristine beaches.
With its location, the island makesCua Lo beach more poetic and magnificent and protects the beach from heavystorms and strong winds from the East Sea. Fishermen can find shelter in theisland during stormy days.
There is also a hydro-meteorological station built on the highest place on theisland, and an ancient temple to the west of the island. The Buddhist templebuilt in the 13th century worships Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, a generalof the Tran dynasty (1225-1400). The temple got big renovation in 2004.
The island is also home to variousanimals such as monkeys, wild goats, birds and rabbits.
Besides swimming and enjoying thefresh air, tourists can climb up mountain, sightsee around the island by boatand visit a fish farming area.
Along with Mat Island offshore NgheAn, Ngu Island was considered an “outpost tower” of the Vietnam People’s Armyduring wartime, monitoring operations of enemies’ aircraft and battleships. Itwas a place for ships before transporting goods to the South. So that, NguIsland was a target for destruction of the enemy.
Fifty-three years ago, in March 1963, Company 33 of Division 324 set its basein Dao Mat to safeguard the country’s sea and sky. They shut down 11 aircraftand sunk nine warships.
In 1973, Ngu Island was honoured by the Party and State with the title “Hero ofArmed Forces” title.
A monument has been built on the island to commemorate soldiers who died toprotect the island.
The military force on duty on the island is working to safeguard national seaand island sovereignty while taking charge of research and rescue activities atsea./.
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