At 7:30 a.m., the pick-up bus was in front of the hotel. After about 30 minutes by car and nearly 1 hour by train, we finally saw the swiftlets fluttering in the deep blue sky. The islands around Hon Noi island have a lot of nesting birds. To ensure the bird's nest area to live and serve tourism, Hon Sam island was chosen as an island for visitors. When entering the caves, we were reminded to be very gentle, if taking pictures, turn off the flash, avoid scaring the birds.
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There are witnesses of small bird nests clinging to the craggy cliffs and watching the process of taking bird's nests, how to make bird's nests has lost the feat of bird's nest farmers. Bird's nests are often located on extremely rugged and dangerous rocky outcrops. Swiftlets are also very sensitive to sounds and people, so visiting a swiftlet island like this is extremely valuable. The sky is covered with swiftlets and albatrosses flying around, making everyone feel overwhelmed. A little further away, Hon Ngoi Island is the largest bird's nest cave in Vietnam.
Different from the usual crowded scene, Yen Island is empty and extremely clean. The white sand is flat, soft under the feet. Two beaches with clear blue water reflecting the sky. One side of the beach with smooth waves and a calm hollow create its own unique beauty. The beach on the right is called the short beach, and the left is the long beach. The short beach is deep, with corals, and the long beach is only up to the chest.
Many people choose Yen Island because they want to be free to swim in their own space, many people are fascinated by the unique double beach photo that the press and social networks post a lot. And most of them are curious about the swiftlet, wanting to see with their own eyes the little bird that is only a little more than the sparrow but creates the most nutritious miracle dish in the world.
Together follow the 220 stone steps to the top of Du Ha Mountain to take panoramic photos of the beach and green island before returning, a pleasant and memorable trip. At about 4 pm, we left the island and returned to the mainland. The story is talked about with the main topic being swiftlets. The small but special bird has brought to the waters of Nha Trang a valuable product called the famous Nha Trang Bird's Nest.
If you suffer from seasickness, it is best to take a few pills before boarding the train, as the distance is quite long. From March to September every year is the most beautiful time to come to Yen Island of the year. Buy tickets as early as possible because the number of tickets sold for the Yen Island – Hon Noi tour is limited.
According to Mia
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