Hon Son Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is a new destination for a summer retreat, with beautiful white sandy beaches and imposing mountains.
Trek to the top of Ma Thien Lanh mountain for a panoramic view of Hon Son Island.
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Hon Son Island in the southern province of Kien Giangis a new destination for a summer retreat, with beautiful whitesandy beaches and imposing mountains.
About 65km from the centre of the province, the serene and unspoiled Hon SonIsland is a hidden gem for nature-loving tourists.
Hon Son boasts beautiful sandy beaches like Bai Nha, Bai Gieng, Bai Bac, andthe best, Bai Bang, lined with endless coconut palms.
If you prefer, trek 450m above sea level to the peak of MaThien Lanh Mountain, which may take at least half a day both ways, madeworthwhile by the panoramic view of the island.
With limited infrastructure, islanders are highly sensitive to the environment,employing eco-friendly paper straws at coffee houses.
The best time to visit Hon Son Island is from May to December when weatherconditions allow for calm seas and fresh, and plenty of cheap seafood.
To reach the island, fly to Rach Gia Airport from Hanoi or HCM City, then catcha 140,000 VND (6 USD) hour-and-a-half speedboat ride from Rach Gia Pier.Alternatively, you could also travel by traditional ferry for 90,000 VND (3.9USD), which takes around 3.5 hours./.
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Trek to the top of Ma Thien Lanh mountain for a panoramic view of Hon Son Island. 
