Ly Son Island, located in Quang Ngai Province, is known as one of the most worth-to-come islands in Vietnam as well as the kingdom of garlic. With many historical relics and fascinating tourist sites, Ly Son annually attracts millions of both domestic and international visitors. A boat trip to Ly Son Island from Quang Ngai will be an unforgettable experience in the lifetime.
When to go
Ly Son Island is beautiful every moment and every season allows travellers to visit anytime throughout the year. However, in order to have the most astonishing trip, tourists should come here in the summer or in the garlic season.
In the summer, the sunny weather is the best condition to enjoy a vacation on the sandy beach and enjoy the cool blue water. Come to Ly Son this time, travellers will have the chance to savor an excellent juice, water lemon, which is a specialty of the island.
Known as the kingdom of special kind of garlic called “lonely garlic”, Ly Son in garlic season is very exciting to visit. Garlic here is grown is September and harvested in early December. Travel to Ly Son during this time, tourists can enjoy many yummy dishes with this unique garlic.
How to Get There
Tourists can book a domestic flight or train from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Quang Ngai Province then continue moving to Sa Ky Port by bus, taxi or motorcycle. From Sa Ky, there is a high-speed boat from there to Ly Son departing at 8am every day, which just take about 1-hour sailing. If missing the high-speed boat, tourists can hire local boat carrying goods to reach the island.
What to see and do
Being of the best tourist attractions in QuangNgai, Ly Son features many interesting places to explore and excellent things to do. Tourists will be enchanted with the tranquility and the romance of this beautiful island.
Come to Ly Son, tourists can visits many stunning attractions here including An Linh Temple, Hoang Sa Flotilla cemetery, To Vo Gate, Duc Pagoda and Quan Am Image, and Be Island. For those who love the sea, Ly Son will not make any disappointment. Travellers can relax on the sunny, secluded coast, immerse in clear turquoise water, listen to the harmony of waves and enjoy fresh seafood.
Apart from seafood, culinary fans can savor many delicious local dishes such as It cake mix with Gai leaves, garlic salad, and especially Hac My Nhan water lemon.
Ly Son Island Travel Tips
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Tourists should book the boat ticket in advance and move to Sa Ky Port early to get on the boat.
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Contact for parking private vehicle before boating to Ly Son Island.
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Learn about the weather before departing because there might be storms in the late summer
