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Revealed during low tide, this natural pathway connects the islets, offering visitors the rare experience of walking across the sea.
Diep Son, which consists of six islets and two submerged coral reefs, has become in recent years a popular destination for travelers drawn by its pristine, untouched landscapes and iconic sandbar.
Hon O (Sleeping Buddha Island), Hon Giua (Crow Island), and Hon Bip are its three most famous islands.
Viewed from above, they lie close to one another, linked by 100-meter-long sandbanks forming natural paths.
Pictured is the sandbar connecting Hon O and Hon Giua, captured recently by Ho Chi Minh City photographer Bui Van Hai.
“The sandbar reveals itself with the ebb and flow of the tide, offering a fresh look at different times of the day and creating a unique charm for Diep Son’s landscape,” Hai says.
Within the Diep Son archipelago, Hon O and Hon Giua are two of the most popular spots for tourists.
Connecting the islets is a 400-meter-long sand dune that remains visible above the water year-round, serving as a walkway for visitors to travel between them.
Living and working on Hon O for over a decade, Trinh Minh Dai Anh and his wife spend their days collecting trash, planting trees, and protecting the local forest and coral reefs.
Visitors often bring a Vietnam national flag and chairs to take photos and check in along the exposed sandbar in the middle of the sea and against the backdrop of mountain ranges surrounding Van Phong Bay.
Besides walking across the sea, visitors can also enjoy kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving to admire the coral reefs around the island.
The island once had a sandbar over 700 meters long that emerged only at low tide, creating a path between Hon Giua and Hon Bip.
But it vanished after a storm in 2017.
From Nha Trang, visitors need to travel around 60 km to Van Ninh Commune and take a speedboat or local wooden boat to reach the island.
It costs VND500,000 (US$19) per person for a day trip, and over VND2 million if visitors choose to stay overnight, including meals and accommodation.
Diep Son village has two tourism operators, one at Con cape (Hon Bip) and the other around the Hon O - Hon Giua area.
Visitors should clarify their specific destination before selecting a service, and check the tide schedule for the best sightseeing and photo opportunities.
On sunny days, the clear waters make it easier to observe underwater marine life.
