Must Knows about Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham)

– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam

– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)

– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,

– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)

– Area: 16,16 km2

– Population: 2,300 people

– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids

– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping 

– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam

– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide

– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)

– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)

– Food & drink: yes available

– Shopping: yes available