Previously, Ly Son was called Cu Lao Re, according to the folk interpretation, or "an island with many Re trees". Ly Son consists of a large island and a small one. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
The main occupations of the islanders are fishing, aquaculture and agricultural production. The most famous products in Ly Son are garlic and onions. In recent years, revenue from tourism has become a major source of income for people on the island. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
Tourists who want to go to Ly Son island will have to take a speedboat from Sa Ky port in about an hour. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
The famous specialties in Ly Son are: Lighthouse on Thoi Loi mountain, To Vo gate - a remnant of a volcano from millions of years ago, Cau cave, Hang pagoda and famous seafood dishes. In addition, you can also visit the vast fields of garlic and onions grown on white sand with unique quality. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has seriously affected Vietnam's tourism industry in general and Ly Son tourism in particular. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
The total number of visitors to Ly Son in 2020 was about 290,000 people in 2020. Revenue from tourism accounted for 21% of the total economic value of the island district. Hopefully, in the coming time, the state's policies to promote economic recovery for the whole country after the pandemic will help Ly Son tourism recover strongly. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
Travel companies and tourist services on Ly Son island have been well prepared and ready to welcome tourists back. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
Ly Son authorities set a target that by 2025, this locality will welcome about 320,000 visitors, with a total tourism revenue of about 750 billion VND. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
Local authorities consider tourism as a key economic sector of the district. They are trying to create unique tourist products, leaving a deep impression on visitors. (Photo: Anh Tuan)
