Cu Lao Cham - a 'pristine fairy' of Hoi An, Quang Nam

Cu Lao Cham is home to lots of stunning beaches, lush forests, traditional villages, etc. Just taking one step into this amazing island will make you not want to leave it ever again. Cham Island is the preference of many travelers, and we couldn’t recommend it enough.

The pristine scenery of Cham Islands

The best time to visit Cham Island

The most suitable time to have a memorable travel experience is from March to August due to the sunny weather and great water conditions.

For those travelers who want a trip combining both Cu Lao Cham and Hoi An ancient town, the lunar full moon is the best time option.

NICE PLACES AT CU LAO CHAM

Ong Beach (Bãi Ông)

This is the most crowed beach at Cham Island. Bai Ong is located near Cu Lao Cham pier, close to Lang beach (Bãi Làng). This is the place with the most developed services, including a chain of restaurants, hotels and other travel services.

Gorgeous blue water at Ong Beach

Bai Ong attracts tourists by the beach with turquoise waters, white sand beach stretching with crowded ships and boats parked together. Here, you can comfortably relax under the lush coconut trees, enjoy the fresh air and dedicated travel services here.

Lang Beach (Bãi Làng)

Bai Lang isn’t a beach with crowds, where you’ll find the picture of the fishermen and the fishing boats undulating under the waves. From the wooden boat to the beautiful small basket boats float upon the blue sea.

 Lang beach

Lang Beach has a bridge which is the gathering place for boats and canoes. Lang Beach, also is surrounded by tall old trees in evergreen primeval forest with high values of nutrients where you can immerse in the miraculous nature, fill your lungs with fresh air. 

Chong Beach (Bãi Chồng)

Chong Beach (Bãi Chồng) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cu Lao Cham. Nature here stands out with fine white sand, fresh beaches, smooth green vegetation with natural water slopes pouring from the mountain.

Chong Beach remains calm and peaceful

Because there are many tourists choose this beach as a relaxing spot, tourism here is also highly appreciated and developed in recent years. Hostels, restaurants, freshwater baths service are available at this beach.

Huong Beach (Bãi Hương)

This is not an ideal beach for bathing because there are many boats here but tourists often come here because of the fresh and attractive seafood dishes.

Coming to Huong Beach, tourists can also visit famous historical sites.

Xep Beach (Bãi Xếp)

Xep Beach has a wild and rustic beauty. Not as famous as Bai Chong, Bai Lang, Bai Ong, ... but Xep Beach brings a good impression of the gentle small waves, pushing the shore and beautiful coral reefs.

Xep Beach is not invested in tourism because this is the main place for diving into crystal blue water and watching corals reefs and a lively marine life. It is certainly a memorable experience in your Vietnam travel tour.

 Xep Beach, Cham Island

In addition to the beaches mentioned above, Cu Lao Cham also has beaches such as Bau Beach with interesting natural rocks, Bac Beach with amazing caves for tourist to explore.

CU LAO CHAM MARINE MUSEUM

This is the first stop when the boat has just docked at Cham Island. After floating on the waves for a few minutes, the sign "Welcome to Cu Lao Cham" to appear in front of your eyes like a warm welcome from local people here.

Cu Lao Cham marine museum

Coming to Cu Lao Cham marine museum, visitors will be able to listen to one of the veteran guides on the island to present and introduce about the traditions on the island of Cu Lao and the life and culture here as well as the history of formation and development of the Cham Islands.

HAI TANG PAGODA

Hai Tang Pagoda

Hai Tang Pagoda was built in 1758 at the foot of the mountain in Hon Lao Island. Inside the pagoda, there is a horizontal lacquered board, a pair of vermilion lacquered and gilded wood panels, massive statues and a large bell. This is where tourist comes to to receive a blessing, to pray or  or the good fortune.

TAN HIEP MARKET

Arriving in Cu Lao Cham, tourists cannot ignore Tan Hiep market, many people call it Cu Lao Cham Market, located right at the pier area.

Fresh seafood at Tan Hiep Market

The market sells specialties from forest mountains and sea, souvenirs, everything you need. Guests often buy half dried cuttlefish here as a gift for friends and family. The market can also bargain to get the best deal.

THNGS TO EAT AT CU LAO CHAM

Visiting Cu Lao Cham, visitors can not miss these typical seafood specialties such as: Stone crab, dried squid, ốc vú nàng – Screws breast, wild vegetable, etc.

THNGS TO DO AT THIS ISLAND

Diving and snorkeling

Cham Island is famous for a variety of colorful corals reefs. An experience not to be missed for visitors here is diving into the blue water and watching the colorful coral. Interestingly, you do not need to know how to swim or dive, but you can still get into the sea with advanced equipment.

Watching the colorful coral at Cham Island

The most beautiful coral reefs is belong to Hon Dai where are formed by large, overlapping rocks creating a solid rock embankment. Diving fee for watching coral is about 150,000 - 400,000 VND / person.

Go camping at Cham Island

If you want to experience backpack travel, you should go camping in the areas of Bai Ong and Bai Huong, which have many support services for outdoor activities. But if you like a completely open space, you can choose Bim Beach and Xep Beach.

Explore the islands by boat

An interesting boat tour at Cham Island

A boat tour at Cu Lao Cham costs 600,000 VND / boat (carries 10 people). Cu Lao Cham boat tour will follow the route to visit Ba Island, Yen Island, including diving, snorkeling and swimming. This is an opportunity for tourists to behold the nature beauty of Cham Island.