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After taking a break at Hang Rai and capturing some Instagram-worthy shots, our group continued our journey to Vinh Hy. Since everyone in the group had already visited Vinh Hy before, we just stopped at the pass to take panoramic photos of Vinh Hy and then proceeded to Binh Hung.
The route from Vinh Hy to Binh Tien Beach to reach Binh Hung Island is incredibly scenic. On one side, there are towering cliffs, and on the other side, there's the sea. The winding road offers breathtaking views. Along the way, there are stone benches for resting and taking photos.
Along the coastal road of Binh Tien, you'll come across many stunning beaches. If you're planning to stay overnight, you can pitch a tent here, it's very safe and sheltered from the wind. After passing through the Binh Tien beach area, you'll see a large sign indicating the dock to Binh Hung Island. Turn here, and you'll be greeted by many people rushing to welcome you and offer tickets for the boat. So, no worries about not getting tickets to the island!
Our group arrived here around 12:30 PM. The boat rental fee is 10,000 VND per person per trip, and the motorcycle fee is also 10,000 VND per trip. Additionally, there's an entrance fee of 20,000 VND per person (because the dock passes through private houses, so the homeowners charge a fee). The total cost for the trip to and from the island is 60,000 VND per person. You'll experience about 15 minutes of rocking on the waves before reaching the island.
After reaching the island, head up to the lighthouse on the island for sightseeing and relaxation. This is the only place on the island where you can explore and have fun. Since the island is quite small, our group decided to head to the lighthouse for some fun and a lunch break. The entrance fee to visit the lighthouse is 10,000 VND per person. There are small huts and rooms here for everyone to rest and relax.
Especially because it's an island, the seawater here is incredibly clear, and you can even admire the coral right at the dock. Those who bring swimwear will have a fantastic time.
After visiting the lighthouse and taking a nap, our group decided to find some food to fill our stomachs. We had two options: eating on the island or on the boat, but we opted to save money and eat directly on the island. Five of us shared a plate of seafood fried rice and a plate of egg fried rice, with a total cost of only 160,000 VND for 5 people. After feeling full, we boarded the boat back to the mainland.
Leaving Binh Hung Island and returning to the mainland, the boat will dock at Kinh Beach. This is a beautiful beach where you can enjoy swimming to your heart's content. After swimming, you can go to a local house to rinse off with fresh water before heading back.
When you get ashore, it's best to continue driving towards Nha Trang instead of taking the old road back. If you continue driving, you'll reach the Cam Ranh intersection and join National Highway 1A. From there, it's faster and safer to drive back than taking the old road. We ended our journey at 8:00 PM on the same day.
By Nguyen Truong Son
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourApril 13, 2016
