The Garlic Island
Lý Sơn Island, 30 kilometers off the coast of Quảng Ngãi, is a volcanic jewel in the East Sea. Formed by eruptions millions of years ago, the island’s rich volcanic soil produces Vietnam’s most prized garlic — tỏi Lý Sơn — planted in pure coral sand that gives it a distinctive sweetness and aroma found nowhere else.
Volcanic Landscapes
Hike to the summit of Thới Lới Peak (169 meters) for panoramic views of the island, or descend into the Chùa Hang Cave Pagoda — a Buddhist temple built inside a sea cave with waves crashing beneath the altar. The island’s volcanic geology creates dramatic basalt formations along the coastline, with natural rock pools perfect for swimming.
Bé Island (Cù Lao Bé)
A short boat ride from Lý Sơn, tiny Bé Island offers some of the clearest water in Vietnam. Coral reefs surround the island in waters so transparent you can see the ocean floor from the boat. Snorkeling here reveals pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish — one of Vietnam’s last truly unspoiled marine ecosystems.
Ancient Cham Heritage
Lý Sơn preserves remnants of Cham civilization, including the Cổ Lũy Cham Temple ruins and annual boat racing festivals honoring the Hoàng Sa (Paracel Islands) fleet — brave sailors who historically navigated to the disputed islands to establish Vietnamese sovereignty. The Hoàng Sa Fleet Festival (lunar March) features elaborately decorated boats and solemn ceremonies at sea.
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