About 100km from Ho Chi Minh City, Long Son is an island commune belonging to Vung Tau city. It is a beautiful ecotourism destination that has gained attention recently.
The history of settlement on Long Son is more than 100 years old. When the village was first established it was called Nua Village and at the time it was just a desolate land rising out of the vast water without a human footprint. Long Son with its green bamboo forest has been the called “green dragon” of Vung Tau.
When coming to Long Son, you definitely have to visit Nha Lon (Great House), also known as Tran Temple. This is a national architectural monument that was recognized in 1991. The communal house has many amenities from all three regions of the country: South, Central, and North including tables, altars, and lacquered boards.
After that, tourists can go to the houseboat in Ben Da to enjoy the local cuisine. Long Son is the land of famous seafood, especially oysters. Here, seafood is always processed while fresh. Discovering the nature of the island also makes for an interesting experience for tourists.
Long Son Island has a diverse ecosystem. Many tourists like to go climbing when visiting Long Son. The mountain is laced with trails, that visitors must navigate themselves to get through the forest and reach the mountain peak – a fascinating, natural masterpiece. From the peaks, you have a panorama view of the vast ocean and Vung Tau City.
Long Son has become a new tourist destination recently which is an ideal place for those who want to escape from the bustling and bustling city life.
