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A view of Tri Nguyen Island.

Tri Nguyen Island, also known as Hon Mieu, is the closest island in NhaTrang Bay, about 1km from the mainland.  Most of the residents are Phu Yen people who came here many years ago. There is a boat in 15 minutes, and it only takes 10 minutes to Tri Nguyen.

Landing on the island, you would see the market. It was the peaceful picture of fishing village with the scene of seafood trading at the port and breakfast restaurants with mini pancake, Vietnamese pancake, fish vermicelli, rice noodle soup, Quang noodles… which are the typical dishes of NhaTrang beach village.
Following the small concrete path, I walked inside. Everything was much different from the old days, spacious and beautiful kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, clean water and many new high-rise buildings. However, there were still typical features of the fishing village, besides the beautiful new brick houses; there were also small houses with corrugated iron roofs, plank walls. In the peaceful scene of net making, visitors can really slow down their lives.

Arriving at Tri Nguyen Aquarium, I walked around to the sea and look at the NhaTrang city. The canoes left and landed, the large and small boats moored, which is so peaceful.

While I was taking pictures, there was a girl walking up to me to talk. I asked her whether there were any other places to visit besides the aquarium, the girl quickly replied: “Walking in this direction, you will see ancient wells, communal houses. Finally, you should go to Thien Ha, it is very beautiful.” then, showed me the way.

I followed the coastal path, circled the market, and then come to Thien Ha. It was still the same picture of the fishing village I went through earlier with the smell of mini pancake, stimulating the olfactory and gustatory. And, I was really surprised when I met such a beautiful and peaceful place called san Ho Bay 2 or called by the people here Thien Ha. The name Hon Mieu is originated from two temples on the island that have existed since ancient times, MieuOng and MieuBa. MieuOng is located in the area of ​​San Ho Bay 2.

To me, this is a great place to rest, relax, check-in due to its fine white sand, clear blue water, light waves and very light wind. There were also white umbrellas and rows of chairs overlooking the sea. In the distance were boats and canoes.  Staying at a temporary place away from the hustle and bustle city, you can read books, swim in the sea, walk on the beach and even swim in a freshwater lake. With an entrance fee of VND 70,000/person, lunch menu from VND 90,000 to 150,000/person, I think that it's not expensive for such a peaceful, clean and beautiful place.

Leaving Thien Ha, I followed the main road to reach the communal house of Tri Nguyen. Any path of the communal house overlooked the sea. Eateries were opened to serve with typical coastal fast-food. Sitting at the mini pancake eatery, you could be told stories of the island. People on the island were especially particular about their food, they only ate delicious food. The squids in the mini pancake must be quality squids; Or they only used fish sauce made by the islanders. Especially, I suddenly went to a fried fish-making place, which made my mouth water.

Let's experience a relaxing one-day trip to Tri Nguyen, you will have a “virtual” photo album that can't be better. Most importantly, it is very close to NhaTrang, convenient to travel.

KIM DUY