Hon Chong is a unique tourist destination in Nha Trang that travelers cannot miss. When visiting Hon Chong Nha Trang, Cuong Du Lich was extremely surprised by the beauty and surrealism that nature has bestowed upon this place. The flat, massive rocks stacked on top of each other as if arranged by some giant hand. There are many fascinating legends about Hon Chong Nha Trang that you can come across in many articles, as well as information about how to get to Hon Chong Nha Trang, ticket prices, hotels, and dining options at Hon Chong. But Cuong Du Lich is sure that very few people share with you the following 10 things about Hon Chong Nha Trang.
1. Hon Chong Nha Trang has 2 entrances
To get to the Hon Chong Rock area, there are 2 entrances for you to choose from.
- The first entrance is through the Hon Chong Assembly Hall in Nha Trang, where you will need to pay an entrance fee of 22,000 VND per person. In return, at the Hon Chong Assembly Hall, you can explore many paintings, artifacts related to the beauty and people of Nha Trang. Especially, there is a daily program at the Hon Chong Assembly Hall in Nha Trang featuring performances of traditional musical instruments such as the zither, two-chord fiddle, stone fiddle, etc. You can enjoy these performances, further appreciating and understanding Vietnamese culture.
- The second entrance is a direct path to the Hon Chong rock area, where many people take photos and there is no entrance fee.
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2. You can swim at Hon Chong
If you think with so many rocks at Hon Chong Nha Trang, can you swim there? The answer is Yes. Not only can you swim, but the sea at Hon Chong Nha Trang is also very clear and blue. You can take advantage of taking photos and then go for a swim. However, the beach at Hon Chong Nha Trang is not very large, the sand is not wide, and it can be quite windy and cold. If you want to swim at Hon Chong Nha Trang, it’s best to go between 10 am and 3 pm when there is plenty of sunshine to keep you warm.
You should also note that the beach near Hon Chong Nha Trang is deep and has many dead corals, so when swimming in this area, not only will your feet hurt, but it can also be dangerous. So, it’s safer to move a bit further away where there is more sand.
3. Is taking photos at Hon Chong beautiful?
If it’s your first time visiting Hon Chong Nha Trang, Cuong Du Lich believes you will have a similar experience. When you first arrive, looking closely at the large rocks stacked on top of each other may not inspire you much, but when you take photos, it’s truly magical. Every angle provides you with beautiful frames. You can strike many poses next to the large and peculiar rocks or capture the sea view with the backdrop of the beautiful city of Da Nang.
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4. Best time to take photos at Hon Chong
Since Hon Chong Nha Trang is by the sea, it seems that any time you take photos, there is enough light, but few people know that there are two times of the day that are the most enchanting. That is early in the morning at sunrise, and in the evening at sunset. The whole sky turns red covering Hon Chong Nha Trang, making it a perfect time for couples to take wedding photos.
5. Don’t wear high heels when visiting Hon Chong
When mentioning this, many girls will laugh thinking it’s a joke, but Cuong Du Lich is not joking at all. Although wearing high heels will enhance the figure of the ladies, at Hon Chong, there are many rocks and pebbles, with continuous sea waves making the rocks slippery. High heels have very low friction which can easily cause girls to slip. If you didn’t know this and accidentally wore them, then you’ll have to carry them in your hands, don’t be foolish and end up with sore feet.
6. Take advantage of visiting Hon Chong early
If you think Hon Chong doesn’t have many beautiful scenes, then few visitors will come to visit, but the tourist destination Hon Chong Nha Trang is very close to the city center. However, because the scenery at Hon Chong is very unique and rare, not many places have it, many tourists come out of curiosity, especially during the peak season when foreign tourists come to Hon Chong Nha Trang in large numbers to take photos.
So if you visit Nha Trang during the peak season, you have to wake up early to take advantage of visiting. In the evening, you won’t be able to see the sea view at Hon Chong and the Hon Chong tourist area will also be closed, but when passing by, Cuong Du Lich saw that the management turned on many lights, which looked quite beautiful.
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7. Absolutely do not draw handprints on Hon Chong
Hon Chong Nha Trang is most peculiar with the image of a rock formation deeply engraved with 5 giant fingers, lying on a large rock like a guardhouse, on the highest peak. Therefore, there are mysterious legends circulating about this phenomenon that no scientist or explorer can explain. There are many mysterious legends surrounding Hon Chong Nha Trang that the people who have lived here for generations tell and pass on. So no one knows which story is true, which story is fabricated. However, just the sight of the rocks standing firm against the wind and rain, never moving when the daily sea waves crash against the shore, or the appearance of the giant hand on the rock slab, already makes us curious and eager to hear the story immediately.
Coastal residents often pass on the legend of Hon Chong – Hon Vo: In the past, this place was a steep, towering, and treacherous rocky cliff. One stormy day, a boat from a distant sea of a young couple was swept ashore by big waves and strong winds, the boat crashed into the rock and shattered. Because the waves were too strong, the wife was swept far away, the husband panicked and jumped into the sea to save his wife. However, how could human strength resist nature, one hand holding the wife, the other hand trying to cling to the rock. The rock was already unstable, so when he tried to hold on, the rock collapsed into the sea and engulfed the unfortunate young couple. Because of that noble love, this place was named Hon Chong – Hon Vo, especially the handprint deeply engraved on the rock that the husband left behind.
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This mysterious handprint is also believed by locals to have been left by a giant who sat fishing here, suddenly a giant fish bit the hook and dragged him away. To catch the fish, he had to reach into the rock, hence the handprint pressed into the rock forming a shape until now. There is another legend that a young man was a fisherman. One day, while casting his net at sea, he encountered a group of fairies playing on the beach, the young man hid behind the rock to watch. Discovered by the fairies, the young man fell into the sea. On a large rock, there is a hand-shaped figure, believed to be the handprint of the young man clinging when falling.
It is precisely because of the strangeness of this hand shape that many young people are curious to visit Hon Chong Nha Trang to see for themselves, and many young people have used pens or erasers to write their names on the handprint, ruining the view, this action is highly condemned, my friends. Let’s be conscious of protecting the tourist spot Hon Chong Nha Trang because it also shows that we know how to respect and preserve the natural landscapes of our country.
8. Tourist destinations near Hon Chong Nha Trang
Just over 1km from Thap Ba Ponagar
Did you know that it only takes 5 minutes by motorbike from Hon Chong to Thap Ba? It’s so close that you can combine visiting these 2 Nha Trang tourist spots at the same time.
Thap Ba Ponagar Nha Trang is a Cham temple located on a small hill about 10-12 meters above sea level, at the mouth of the Cai River (Nha Trang River). This temple was built during the Hindu period when the Champa kingdom was thriving. Therefore, the statue of the goddess is in the form of Uma, the wife of Shiva. Thap Ba Ponagar Nha Trang is the largest Cham architectural complex in Vietnam today. It is divided into 3 areas: the Gate Tower area, Mandapa (forecourt area), and finally the temple tower area. Due to historical and time changes, only 5 architectural structures remain concentrated in Mandapa and the Temple Tower above. The entrance fee to Thap Ba Ponagar is 22,000 VND per person, opening hours from 08:00 – 18:00. When you check in at Thap Ba Nha Trang, people will think you are in Thailand or Cambodia.
Only a few hundred meters away from Ton Duc Thang University Nha Trang campus
Ton Duc Thang University Nha Trang campus was established in 2008 with a modern and harmonious architectural style with nature. Specifically, the university is located on a high hill, covering an area of 8.34 hectares, in Phuoc Dong commune, northeast bordering Hon Ro residential area, northwest and southwest bordering Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard, and southeast bordering Hon Ro Mountain. The university campus is filled with lush greenery, with various types of plants such as bougainvillea, coconut trees, etc. Ton Duc Thang University is not a tourist destination, but its beauty will captivate anyone passionate about virtual living. Just imagine getting lost in roads without vehicles, only surrounded by natural colors, and how serene it would be?
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9. Admire the beautiful scenery from Hon Chong
Standing on Hon Chong, looking into the distance, you can see Hon Yen, on the right is the stone bridge port, Hon Tre – where the famous Vinpearlland is located, and the picturesque Nha Trang Bay. Behind Lasan hill, overlooking the sea is Cu Lao fishing port. On the other side, you can see clearly Hon Do, a small island near the shore, where there is a temple known as the Red Hon temple. You can walk along the road at Hon Chong, there is a path leading up to Lasan hill, where the Hon Chong cafe is very cool, breezy, and sitting there enjoying the view is wonderful. That’s why Hon Chong cafe attracts many tourists to visit and enjoy.
10. What to do at Hon Chong Nha Trang?
Hon Chong Nha Trang is open from 07:00 – 19:00, although the opening hours are long, due to the rocky terrain and small sandy beaches at Hon Chong, there are no prominent activities for visitors to enjoy here. Besides sightseeing, taking photos, and swimming, you can relax by sitting on the rocks and fishing, which is also a good idea. Therefore, you only need to spend 1-2 hours to explore Hon Chong Nha Trang.
The road to Hon Chong Nha Trang is now very easy to travel, so not only tourists, but also local people in Nha Trang often visit Hon Chong on weekends to enjoy the fresh air by the blue sea and white sand. Hopefully, with the 10 things to know about Hon Chong Nha Trang that Cuong Du Lich has shared here, you have enough information to plan your visit to Hon Chong in the most enjoyable and complete way. Now, please like and subscribe to the channel to receive the latest information from Cuong Du Lich. Goodbye and see you in the next videos.
