LySon Island

For visitors, this means striking scenery like no other. Picture other-worldly twisted rock formations. Imposing volcanic cliffs with paths and patterns that show where the red magma once ran down. Clean beaches and clear seas against the backdrop of black, jagged rocks. Some of these rock types, such as its ‘beach rocks’, are unique to Ly Son. In addition, a ring of reefs surrounds the island. There’s plenty of marine life, as well as a unique complex of fossilised coral. Scientists discovered a ‘cemetery’ of massive ‘mill coral’ specimens, which you won’t find anywhere else along Vietnam’s coast. Ly Son has some of the clearest waters in Vietnam, so snorkelling is a must.