{"id":2940,"date":"2021-01-08T10:55:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T15:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=2940"},"modified":"2024-08-16T08:03:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:03:53","slug":"exploring-vietnams-cham-islands-what-to-know-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/exploring-vietnams-cham-islands-what-to-know-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Cham Islands: A world away from Vietnam’s mainland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Vietnam’s Cham Islands<\/strong> (known as Cu Lao Cham<\/em> in Vietnamese), you can experience an ancient way of life, a stunning coral reef, and even \u2014 wait for it \u2014 a walk along the ocean floor! Plus, a night on the island offers a serenity that\u2019s hard to find anywhere else. Despite its modern-day vibe of a fishing and tourist destination, the Cham Islands are also a reminder of a kingdom that once ruled over part of Vietnam for centuries. Read on to find out more about these fascinating islands that provide a very different atmosphere from Vietnam’s mainland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where are the Cham Islands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Cham Islands lie just off the coast of Hoi An <\/strong>in Central Vietnam. They are made up of a cluster of eight islands in total<\/strong> and are often simply referred to as a singular “Cham Island”. You will find them about 15 kilometers, or eight nautical miles, away from the coastline. The biggest island of the lot \u2014 Hon Lao<\/strong> \u2014 catches the eye from the mainland. Hon Lao is also the only island inhabited by humans, and as such, it is the only island you can properly visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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