Hon Ngang Nam Du is known for its wild beauty, attracting visitors at first sight. If you are looking for a peaceful place, enjoying the summer sunshine with the taste of the sea, then come to Hon Ngang to explore this famous place.
Where is Hon Ngang in Nam Du?
Among the small islands in the Nam Du archipelago, Hon Ngang has the most beauty, abundance and population. On the island, there are more than 900 households living mainly with fishing and aquaculture. You will be immediately impressed with the floating fish rafts, giant cobia, grouper when you come to Hon Ngang in Kien Giang .
Why is there the name Hon Ngang? That's because there is this small island with a rather special structure, even if viewed in many different directions, people still see that the island seems to be horizontal. Hon Ngang Nam Du has unspoiled natural beauty with abundant seafood. Therefore, this island is considered the first choice when visitors come to Nam Du.
To move to Hon Ngang, you first need to take a speedboat to Nam Du Island. Then, depart from the central point is Hon Lon, take the train for about 30 minutes to reach the beautiful Hon Ngang. Note, every day there will be two trains serving tourists from Hon Lon to Hon Ngang temple, departing at 7am and 3pm. You should know the train timetable so that you don't have to wait long or be late for the train time. If you go to Hon Ngang on weekends or holidays, you should call to book a train at least 2-3 days in advance to avoid the situation of running out of tickets.
Admire the beauty of Hon Ngang Nam Du
Hon Ngang has a larger seaport for ships and boats than other islands because it is located in the center of Nam Du island and the waves here are very calm. Hon Ngang Wharf is always as busy as a coastal city. Clear blue beach with whispering waves, fine white sand.
The most impressive for visitors when coming to Hon Ngang is the rapids. The cliffs have unique shapes, which are the work of nature. Bai Bac and Bai Chuong are the two areas with the most rocky rapids of the island. You will be forever impressed and just want to be forever on the peaceful, unspoiled beach. Hon Ngang is like a harmonious and vivid natural picture.
Hon Ngang on Nam Du Island is a favorite destination of many tourists. Photo: halotravel
What to play at Hon Ngang Nam Du?
Swimming in the sea, virtual check-in, admiring the sunset ... are great experiences that you should not miss when coming to Hon Ngang on Nam Du Island .
Go to the beach
Traveling to Hon Ngang Nam Du in the summer, the sweltering sun makes us just want to be immersed in the cool blue water and watch the blue sky and fluffy white clouds. What's better than being immersed in the cool water on Hon Ngang, relaxing and releasing your soul with the landscape here.
Relaxing bathing on Hon Ngang Island. Photo: vntrip
Watch the sunset on Ngang Island
Sunset at Hon Ngang at Nam Du Island is a moment that you should not miss. The bright red sun slowly swooped down to the sea surface, the color of the blue water turned dark green. At this time, the landscape is extremely beautiful and romantic and is also the ideal time for you to live virtual super beautiful pictures.
Watch the romantic sunset on Hon Ngang Island. Photo: tripnow
Enjoy the night view at Hon Ngang
The most beautiful in Hon Ngang is the scene at night. Light spots from Big Island, and islands near red create a fanciful night picture. At this time, you can walk around the beach, breathe in the fresh air and immerse yourself in the quiet beautiful scenery at night.
Take a walk and enjoy the beautiful sea view at night in Hon Ngang
Fun in Hon Ngang
The center of Hon Ngang Nam Du has a lot of shops, department stores, entertainment services such as coffee, billiards... In addition, you can also visit Ba Chua Xu Temple, to learn about construction architecture, religious culture of the people here.
Eating and drinking when coming to Hon Ngang, Nam Du island
Grilled green fish with banana peel
Grilled bone green fish with banana peel is a unique dish of Hon Ngang. This fish is also known as the frogfish because of its pointed beak and long, round body. The length of the bone blue fish can reach the whole length and weight up to 2-3 kg each. They are called bone blue fish because their skin color is green and their bones also glow blue.
Grilled green fish with banana peel
Freshly caught fish will be cleaned of slime on the outside. The queen's sheath is covered with a carefully wrapped wire. Group the wood stove up, grill when the banana peel gradually fades and dry, when the fish is also ripe. Just open the banana peel, you will feel the aroma of fish. Delicious grilled fish meat, rolled with rice paper, adding a little fresh green forest vegetables such as pineapple buds, sky cabbage... then no matter where gourmets are, they must be praised.
Grilled scallops with onion fat
Grilled scallops with onion fat is an irresistible dish. The shellfish meat is thick, white and fragrant, not chewy. You can sauté the scallops or roast them. There are many delicious and nutritious dishes that are not difficult to prepare with scallops as the main ingredient. In addition to grilled scallops with onion fat, you can also cook roasted scallops with salt and pepper, steamed with vermicelli..
Steamed egg squid with ginger
Many people love to eat squid eggs. Usually in the breeding season, there will be a lot of squid eggs caught at Hon Ngang Nam Du . The percentage of eggs with squid reaches 70%. This type of squid is rich in nutrients and can be processed into many delicious dishes. You can cook fried egg squid with chili, fried with butter or grilled with chili sauce, grilled satay. Steamed squid with ginger is the most popular and easiest dish to make and is also a favorite with tourists.
Steamed egg squid with gingerCobia sour soup
Cobia farming in cages is very popular in Hon Ngang area, Nam Du island. Cobia fish has a long diamond shape, a black body that looks like a snakehead but is much larger.
Cobia sour soup is a unique dish with a very unique flavor of the West Kien Giang sea, nowhere else has the same taste. Usually people cook with fresh tamarind, or use salted tamarind along with minced lemongrass, and finely chopped turmeric. People also add some fresh bamboo shoots, sour bamboo shoots to enhance the flavor.
Dried fish
Fishermen use the drying method to store food that won't spoil for a long time. No need to be fussy in drying fish, just take advantage of the sun. People dry fish from fresh fish, so the quality of dried fish is also very delicious and attractive.
Coming to Nam Du, do not forget to visit Hon Ngang to feel the poetic, rustic beauty of the island with a peaceful small fishing village and hospitable fishermen. Surely your trip will have many memorable memories at this beautiful Hon Ngang Nam Du .