A bay of scenic islets

15:29' 26/07/2007 (GMT+7)

VietNamNet Bridge – The hidden beauty of the islets in Nha Phu has been discovered and it calls travelers from near and far to come to immerse themselves in the quiet bay of the central coast in Khanh Hoa Province. Crossing the sea on Nha Phu Bay in Khanh Hoa Province. Recent months have seen groups of holidaymakers traveling by boat to the bay and spending the whole day swimming in the sea and leisurely lying on the white-sand beaches. There, they can rest under the shade of Casuarina trees and listen to the pleasant sound of waves gently clapping against the shore. Gentle breezes also welcome vacationers aboard the primeval islets of the bay, which is part of Nha Trang Bay, one of the world’s most beautiful bays. The islets mark Nha Phu on the map of attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam. The trees and long pristine beaches of the islets make Nha Phu worth visiting. Thi Islet features an L-shaped beach, which is an ideal place for groups of visitors to play games and then enjoy fresh seafood from the bay. Many visitors have described the islet as a “paradise on earth” because of its tranquility and natural charms. To enjoy seafood from the ocean, visitors must book an organized package tour from Long Phu, the local tour operator, or travel firms in HCMC such as Vietmark and Ben Thanh Tourist. An organized tour package offers holidaymakers an opportunity to experience a memorable buffet lunch on Thi Islet. Fresh seafood, fish, meat and vegetables are placed on bamboo tables, whose poles are the feet of trees, for vacationers to make their selections that are then grilled or fried to taste over burning charcoal. Nha Phu also comprises Lang, Ro and other islets whose offerings can please different groups of vacationers. These islets are not too far from one another so they form a good area for team games. Nha Phu Bay is only approachable by boat. A boat trip from Da Chong Wharf in Nha Trang to the bay takes about 20 minutes or more so vacationers can visit it in a day. Nearly 20 kilometers north of Nha Trang, Nha Phu is also the home of Thi Farm where ostriches and deer are raised, and it also contains mango and dragon fruit orchards. A little farther from Thi Islet is Orchid Spring Park, where visitors can find many orchid varieties and scenic springs as well as beaches, the forest and the sea. This islet is said to have been the home of the Cham people hundreds of years ago. (Source: SGT, Viet Nam Net)