Vietnam’s biggest whale skeletons on display on Ly Son Island
Two whale skeletons dating back over 200 years were fully restored and put on display in 2020 at the historical site of Lang Tan in Dong An Vinh hamlet on Ly Son island district, Quang Ngai province.
A whale backbone. (Photo: Vietnam+) The large skull of a whale. (Photo: Vietnam+)
With curved shapes resembling two whales swimming, the skeletons are over 22 metres and 18 metres in length, respectively. (Photo: Vietnam+) The skeletons are a fascinating attraction for tourists visiting Ly Son Island. (Photo: Vietnam+) The right ribcage extends to near the tail of the whale. (Photo: Vietnam+)
In addition to boasting famous attractions such as Mount Thoi Loi, Hang Cau Cave, Bai Sau Beach, Hang Pagoda, and Duc Pagoda, Ly Son has also gained a new highlight: streets shaded by “bang vuong” or square-fruit Malabar Almond trees.
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.
Located off the coast of Quang Ngai central province, Ly Son is where the cultures of Champa, Sa Huynh and Dai Viet meet. The island has four national cultural relics and 14 provincial cultural relics. It also has various intangible cultural heritages, including ‘Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa’, recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.