Bai Chong or Chong Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cham Island, Hoi An. It’s in the itinerary of some daily tours, where visitors go swimming in crystal-clear water, chill under coconut trees or have lunch. Compared to Ong Beach (Bai Ong), this beach is less crowded. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Chong Beach on Cham Islands, Hoi An Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Chong Beach (Bai Chong)
– Location: Hon Lao Island of Cham Islands, Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name meaning: ‘Husband Rock’ Beach, ‘Rock-over-rock’ Beach
– Other name(s):
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type of beach: sandy beach, public beach
– Length: 400 meters
– Water temperature:
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most peaceful beaches in Cham Islands (marine park, world biosphere reserve)
– Best time(s) to visit: February to end of August
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/chong-beach-cham-island/
– Recognition(s): world biosphere reserve by Unesco (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Fact: Bai Chong Beach will be seen in Nha Trang city, Phu Quoc island, and other cities
Chong Beach (Bai Chong) on Map
Name Origin of Chong Beach on Cham Islands
Bai Chong means ‘Husband Beach’ in Vietnamese. This name originates from a story of local people living on Cham Islands. Today, on Chong Beach, visitors will see a giant rock which looks like a man (standing and waiting his wife).
In the story, a beautiful girl falls in love with a man who lives in the same village on Cham Island. In their wedding, the God of Sea appears, steals her and then disappears in the sea. He said that if someone can find him, he will give her back. For that reason, the husband leaves the family and then starts his journey to look for his wife. However, year after year, all of his efforts fail. One day, he becomes a rock by the beach.
Best Time to Visit Chong Beach on Cham Islands
The best time to visit the Chong Beach in Cham Islands in the year is the dry season, from February to the end of August. In this period, the weather is beautiful, with lots of sun and no rain. For that reason, it’s a perfect time to sightsee, sunbathe, go swimming, take pictures, and play water sports.
The worst time of the year to visit Chong Beach in Cham Islands is the rainy season, from September to January. The weather in these months is mostly rainy and cloudy, so it’s not really great to head over to the beach. Between October and December/January, typhoons may hit the area, causing very strong winds and waves as well as heavy rains and floods.
In December and January, generally it often rains. The heaviest rain will be in late December and early January (around Christmas, New year holidays). In late January, visitors can expect dry or sunny days to visit Chong Beach in Cham Islands. Check the weather forecast to choose the best days or hours!
What to Expect in Bai Chong Beach on Cham Island?
Bai Chong Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cham Island, Hoi An. It has a 500-meters-long stretch of white, fine sand with blue, unpolluted water on one side (south) and lush coconut trees on the other side (north). It’s also surrounded by mountains and hills covered by green forests. On a sunny day, this beach provides an extremely fresh and cool breeze, and the view to other islands of the archipelago. If want to take photos, go towards the west end of the beach because not so many people are there.
In Bai Chong Beach, visitors will not see any constructions because it’s nearly-isolated. Sure, it’s free from noise, pollution and overtourism. At its ends, the gray granite rocks are very stunning, including the giant Stone Turtle (a rock with turtle shape). This is a must go spot for sightseeing and taking pictures. It’s linked to a legend of local fishermen (see details above).
Compared to Bai Ong Beach, Bai Chong Beach is less touristy because it’s less popular for tours and further from the main village Bai Lang. Those who like relaxing on a peaceful beach, should choose the tour in which Bai Chong is a stop.
In Bai Chong Beach, visitors can go swimming without risk because the water is clean, not deep and free for sharks. Free fresh water to take a shower is available in nearby restaurants. During the dry season (the best time of the year), water sports may be available to participate. Floats are always easy to hire on the beach, for your children.
If do no have your own swimsuit or swimwear, visitors can buy in shops at Cua Dai Port before departure. Unless, have one more chance in the main village near the wharf where speedboats dock. The prices are not too expensive.
In Bai Chong Beach, choices for swimsuit/swimwear are limited. So, we recommend going shopping in Cua Dai Port or in the main village Bai Lang, before reaching it.
In the itinerary of some daily tours, Bai Chong Beach is the main base where visitors can go snorkeling if want, relax, go swimming, and have lunch. If visit on your own or lunch are excluded, it’s still easy to look for a restaurant here. Both a set menu (similar to the meal tour visitors have, with seafood, steamed rice, vegetables) and seafood dishes cooked by request, are served. The price won’t be too expensive. You can tell our guide to have help from him/her.
Tips to Visit Chong Beach on Cham Islands
– During the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, swimsuit, bottles of water or may be towel, books. If forget or don’t have, visitors can buy them in Cua Dai Harbor (where speed boats depart), around the wharf of the main village Bai Lang of Cham Island, or right on Ong Beach.
– It’s free of charge to visit Ong Beach in Cham Islands.
– It’s better to visit Hoi An with a guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
How to Get to Chong Beach on Cham Islands
Chong Beach (Bai Chong) is on the largest island of the Cham Islands, and close to the main fishing village (Bai Lang) on this island. To reach this island from the mainland Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors need to take a speed boat or public ferry from Cua Dai Port. Read our guide How to Get to Cham Island for more information.
Here are ways to get to Chong Beach (Bai Chong) on Cham Island:
- Speed boat: After reaching the island, from the wharf in Bai Lang – the main village of Cham Island, during the morning, it’s possible to find a speed boat to reach Chong Beach. The ride is only 10 minutes and the fee won’t be high. If come in the afternoon, may have no chances. From Hoi An or Da Nang, if go to Cham Island with a tour, Chong Beach is in the itinerary of some companies. Speed boat definitely takes you to this place.
- Walking: If do not stay overnight and Chong Beach is not in the tour itinerary, visitors won’t have time enough to walk. If staying overnight on Cham Island, getting their foot can be an option. The distance from Bai Lang village is 2 kilometers, and it’s 3 kilometers if go from Bai Huong village.
- Riding the motorbike: While staying on Cham Island, visitors can hire a motorbike or a local rider to go to Bai Chong Beach. From the main coastal road, it’s needed to go downstairs to see the beach.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands, Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tours to Cham Islands Hoi An
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Private Tour with Snorkeling & Speed Boat
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Chong Beach on Cham Islands
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