Cham Islands

The eight Cham Islands off the Hoi An coastline are perfect for idyllic beach relaxation and exciting water activities

 Cham Islands: A must-visit tourist destination in Hoi An

Cham Islands offers tourists a lot of interesting experiences thanks to its stunning natural and cultural attractions. In this article, you will find a lot of useful information about Cham Islands as well as what you should know before traveling.

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Cham IslandsThe beauty of Cham Islands through a flycam’s perspectiveDespite being considered a raw pearl in Hoi An, Cham Islands has become an extremely attractive destination for many domestic and foreign tourists coming to the ancient town. At this place, there are thousands of interesting things for you to explore. To know more about it, take time to read this article!

1. About Cham Islands in Vietnam

Below is some basic information about Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands):

1.1. The location

Located in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands) is a 15-square-kilometer island cluster consisting of 1 main island and 8 surrounding small islands. The distance from Hoi An to Cham Islands is about 20 kilometers while it is 45 kilometers if you go on a tour from Da Nang to this island cluster.

Cham IslandsCu Lao Cham Island tour is the choice of many tourists

1.2. The weather

In Cham Islands, the weather from March to August is extremely favorable with plenty of sunshine. This time is suitable for some activities such as swimming, scuba diving, sunbathing,… Meanwhile, the rest of the year – from September to February, has a lot of rainfalls and large waves so there are usually no boats to take tourists to the islands.

Cham IslandsCham Islands in a beautiful sunny day

1.3. The ticket fee

In 2009, UNESCO recognized Cham Islands as one of the world’s biosphere reserves. Unlike other popular destinations, aside from the entrance fee, you have to pay the ecological fee when visiting this place to contribute to protecting the environment.

  • The entrance fee: 70,000 VND/person
  • The ecological fee: 20,000 VND/person

However, note that these ticket prices are for reference only and may vary depending on the time.

Cham IslandsCu Lao Cham Island is a good place to relax