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Nam Du archipelago consists of 20 small islands Photo: Vietnam Coracle

Nam Du archipelago consists of 20 small islands, belonging to An Thoi Commune and Nam Du Commune, Kien Hai District, Kien Giang Province, according to VOV.

Nam Du - off-a-beaten-track island Photo: Bao Thanh Nien

Hon Lon islet at Nam Du island Photo: Vietnam Discovery

From Rach Gia Port, it would take 2 hours to go by motorboat to reach Cu Tron Island, the largest island in Nam Du archipelago, often known as Hon Lon (Big Island). Besides, there are other small islands such as Hon Mau, Hon Dau, Hon Tre, Hon Bo Dap, etc.

Bai Men, the most beautiful beach in Cu Tron enchants visitors Photo: Vietnam Coracle

The locals mainly live on fishing and tourism services. Photo: VNExpress

The archipelago has a population of about 6,000 people. The locals here mainly live on fishing and tourism services.

The crystal-clear beach in Hon Mau Photo: VOV

Tourists are offered a wide range of tourism services in Hon Dau in which including staying at charming homestays. Photo: VOV

Tourists are offered a wide range of tourism services in Hon Dau in which including staying at charming homestays. Photo: VOV

The romantic “check-in” spots that cannot be missed when coming Nam Du archipelago.

The romantic “check-in” spots that cannot be missed when coming Nam Du archipelago.

Nam Du boasts its untouched natural scenery. Photo: VOV

The picturesque landscape of Bai Ngu, Cu Tron Island. Photo: VOV

According to the legend, King Gia Long picked this beach as the stop destination. That’s why it is called Bai Ngu “Ngu Beach”. It is a special place in Nam Du archipelago. In the dry season, while the other regions suffer from a severe shortage of water, Ngu Beach is still full of freshwater.

Dinh Nam Hai Ngu Than plays host to an assemblage of whale bones Photo: VOV

A few years ago, a "whale" giant whale came along ashore. As mainly depend on fishing, the indigenous worship the whale which is believed to bring fishermen good lucks. Dinh Nam Hai Ngu Than plays host to an assemblage of whale bones. The temple looks out over stunning Bai Ngu Ong fishing village, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges.

Sea urchin Photo: Vietnam Discovery

Going to Nam Du Archipelago, you will have opportunities to sample diverse and delicious seafood such as clams, oysters, grilled sea urchin, and steamed squid with ginger.

Nam Du has two main seasons namely the dry one lasting from December to March and the rainy one from April to November. The best time to visit is the dry season as the seas are calm, the temperature is comfortable and the weather is stable. Therefore, you can freely take part in interesting activities like snorkeling, hiking, and trekking as well as camping.

Snorkeling at Nam Du beaches Photo: Travel Vietnam

As an off-a-beaten-track archipelago without much the impact of tourism exploration, there are not many accommodations for you to choose from. Nevertheless, you can stay at bungalows, guesthouses, and motels. For those who travel with a modest budget, you can go for guesthouses and motels. Meanwhile, the beach-front bungalows are at a higher price; though, they have breath-taking views for you to capture the best photos, according to Vietnam Discovery.

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