Things to do when visiting Cham Island Hoi An Da Nang Viet Nam
Cù Lao Chàm is a beautiful island located about 13 km from Cua Dai port of Hoi An Da Nang city. This place is famous for its natural beaches, blue water, and diverse marine ecosystem. If you are planning to go on a Cham Island tour, please refer to the things to do below to have a complete and memorable trip
Things to do when visiting Cham Island Hoi An, Viet Nam
1. Scuba diving and sea walking services
This is an activity not to be missed when traveling to Cham Island Da Nang. Cu Lao Cham is known as the “Coral kingdom” with more than 200 species of coral and more than 1,000 species of marine life. You can join a coral diving tour or sea walking tour with local travel companies.
2. Trekking to explore the forests
Cu Lao Cham has a rich primary forest ecosystem with many rare wood species. You can join a tour to explore the primeval forest to learn about the ecology and culture of the people on the island.
3. Cham Island camping at Ong Beach
If you want to experience the feeling of being immersed in nature, try camping overnight at Ong Beach on the island. You can rent tents and necessary equipment from motels and hotels on the island.
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4. Visit historical sites
Cu Lao Cham has many historical relics associated with the formation and development of the island. You can visit relics such as Hai Tang Pagoda, Xom Cam Ancient Well, Ba Temple, Cham Island lighthouse, and Ngoc Truyen Pagoda…
5. Experience local cuisine
Cham Island has a rich cuisine with many specialty seafoods such as Squid, Fish, Stone crabs,… You can enjoy these dishes at the local restaurants or Dan Tri restaurant on Lang Beach.
6. Some things to note when traveling to Cu Lao Cham
• The best time to travel to Cham Island is from March to September when the weather is sunny and the beautiful beach
• You should book speed boat tickets or Cham Island tour in advance to avoid running out of tickets
• You should bring all necessary items such as sunscreen, hats, swimsuits,…
• Comply with regulations of the Cu Lao Cham marine protected area. Wishing you a fun and memorable trip
