Clearly Cu Lao Cham

Anyone who has been to Cu Lao Cham, located in Tan Hiep island commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, must be unable to forget the wild beauty of the green beaches with white sand stretching along the rows of green coconuts as well. simple, peaceful life and fresh environment here.
Dispel the noise with peace

In the last days of March and the beginning of April, when the translation of Covid-19 was well controlled, the normal rhythm of life returned in many localities. Business and service activities were relaxed, people began to look to domestic tourism destinations such as to relax after a long series of hard work and strictly abide by the regulations on distance and travel restrictions. For those who love the sea and are passionate about moving, Cu Lao Cham Island is one of the most interesting and attractive destinations.
Instead of the quiet scene during the epidemic season, Cua Dai port (Hoi An) is now crowded with boats and canoes to welcome guests out and in Cu Lao Cham. Visitors came in crowded but were divided orderly, so there was no jostling and pushing. On the face of the train driver as well as the ticketing team, the tour guide had more bright smiles, when the tour was gradually restored after the epidemic. Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham Island. Photo: Van Thang Only about 20 minutes to turn the sea wave, canoes have docked at Cu Lao Cham port. Different from the noise of the town, Cu Lao Cham attracts visitors from the moment you set foot on the island with a peaceful, simple and fresh beauty. Warmly welcoming us with considerate questions, Nguyen Thi My Loi – a beautiful young tour guide of a small island meticulously guides guests through the procedure of motorbike rental, introduces the island, and then takes it to explore. famous places on the island such as Hai Tang pagoda, ancient Cham well, Cu Lao Cham marine museum …
Coming back here for the second time, after 5 years, Cu Lao Cham gave me a really different feeling. It is more and more spacious houses, including many homestays with beautiful flowers. The small houses of the people on both sides of the road are also meticulously cared for from the typical yellow paint color of Hoi An ancient town to flower pots, ornamental plants in front of all kinds from confetti, life, marigold flowers … always bright and bright. Simple and beautiful, every street in Cu Lao Cham can also be an interesting check-in point for visitors.
In particular, Cu Lao Cham has many beautiful beaches such as Bai Ong, Bai Bac, Bai Du, Bai Chong, Bai Huong … In which, Bai Ong is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Cu Lao Cham when owning. The shore is quite safe, the clear blue water is visible at the bottom, the long white sand is smooth and soft, like a crescent moon shape. Just immerse in that cool water, all worries will disappear …
Say no to plastic bags
Cu Lao Cham is located more than 10 nautical miles from the coast of Cua Dai. The island cluster covers an area of ​​15.5 km2, a population of about 3,000 people, living mainly on fishing. Nguyen Thi My Loi said, growing green vegetables on the island is very difficult, so most of them are transported from the mainland, during the rough sea season, food is delivered to the island by helicopter. The main helipad overlooking the romantic Bai Ong is also a famous check-in point in Cu Lao Cham.
Although there are still many difficulties, but Cu Lao Cham people are always optimistic, work, enjoy a peaceful and happy life and seek economic development direction from tourism. And the most special thing, Cu Lao Cham is one of the rare islands that say no to plastic bags for more than 10 years.
Setting foot on the island, the panels bold with large words: “Please join us not to use plastic bags on the island” has become a familiar image to many tourists. Not only that, from restaurants, food stalls, street vendors to local markets also resolutely removed plastic bags, instead, people packed paper, banana leaves, and pineapple bags … All people unanimously agreed. for a green – clean – beautiful island commune. “I was very surprised when I bought a little gift on the island and was given a lovely small bag recycled from a pineapple sack by the salesgirl” – Ms. Thu Giang, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi, visiting Cu Lao Cham island happily share.
Initial success from removing plastic bags, at present, Cu Lao Cham islet is continuing to implement the second program: No plastic straws, no food, drinks and disposable plastic containers.
Keeping a fresh environment, plus many pristine beauty of forests, seas, mountains … Cu Lao Cham has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a reserve area. biosphere in the world, creating a thrust for the island to develop ecotourism. As the beautiful tour guide Nguyen Thi My Loi said: “Cu Lao Cham has a wild natural beauty bestowed upon it, abundant natural seafood resources; people are very hospitable and friendly; On the island there is no plastic bag so it is unlike any other island ”.