Bai Ong or Ong Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cham Island, Hoi An. It’s often in the itinerary of daily tours, where visitors go swimming in crystal-clear water, chill under coconut trees or have lunch. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Ong Beach in Cham Islands, Hoi An Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Ong Beach (Bai Ong)
– Location: Hon Lao Island of Cham Islands, Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name meaning:
– 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/ong-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: Ong Beach is named after Ca Ong (or Grandfather Fish, or Whale), the holy fish for local fishermen in central and South Vietnam regions
Ong Beach (Bai Ong) on Map
History of Ong Beach in Cham Islands
Bai Ong Beach has ‘Bai Ong archaeological site’ that was inscribed to be national historic heritage site of Vietnam in 2007. It’s discovered in May 2005 and excavated in June 2006. Here, Vietnamese experts found the traces of Sa Huynh culture dating 3,100 years ago as well as remains of later inhabitants (Cham people, Vietnamese people, Chinese merchants,…). Therefore, this place was part of the oldest human settlement in Hoi An Vietnam. If interested in Sa Huynh culture, which existed in central Vietnam from 1,000 BC to 200 AD, we recommend visiting Museum of Sa Huynh Culture in Hoi An Old Town.
Besides that, on Ong Beach of Cham Island, visitors will see two other buildings: Lang Co Hon (Temple for forsanke spirits) and Nghia Trung (cemetery).
Best Time to Visit Ong Beach in Cham Islands
The best time to visit the Ong 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 Ong 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 Ong Beach in Cham Islands. Check the weather forecast to choose the best days or hours!
What to Expect in Bai Ong Beach on Cham Island?
Bai Ong Beach is the most beautiful beach in Cham Island, Hoi An. It has a 400-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 lies between two low 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. Compared to An Bang Beach and Cua Dai Beach on the mainland, Bai Ong Beach is less touristy and crowded.
To have a full view of Bai Ong Beach from above, visitors should go to the helicopter landing ground that is close to the beach. Its location on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T4CY5ymio1Qj5XyQA
In Bai Ong 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 public bathrooms near the sign ‘Bai Ong Beach’. During the dry season (the best time of the year), water sports such as skiing, parachuting, banana boat, standup paddle boarding, are 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. In Bai Ong Beach, local people also sell, but choices may be limited (like size, style, color, etc).
In the itinerary of many daily tours, Bai Ong 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. During your time on the beach, local vendors may invite you to buy local snacks, products or souvenirs.
Tips to Visit Ong Beach in 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 Ong Beach in Cham Islands
Ong Beach (Bai Ong) 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 (from Cua Dai Harbor) or public ferry from the Hoi An Old Town. Read our guide How to Get to Cham Island for more information.
Here are ways to get to Ong Beach (Bai Ong) 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 Ong Beach. The ride is only 5 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, Ong Beach is often in the itinerary. Speed boat definitely takes you to this place.
- Walking: After reaching the island, the distance from the wharf in Bai Lang to Ong Beach is less than 1 kilometer, so getting there by foot is absolutely feasible (if you visit without a tour). Search the location of the helicopter landing ground or ask the locals. The beach is not far away from that place.
- Riding the motorbike: After reaching the island, near the wharf in Bai Lang, visitors will see local motorbike taxi service, and just pay them a small fee to go to Ong Beach and back then. Walk towards Tan Hiep Market, you can see more riders.
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 Ong Beach in Cham Islands
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