Idyllic Ly Son Island, 25 kilometers off the coast of the Quang Ngai province coast, is the home of the Hoang Sa flotilla. Fishermen and sailors from Ly Son have patrolled and protected Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratley) archipelagos since ancient times.
A garlic field on Ly Son Island. Garlic is the island’s famous specialty.
Sunset on the Ly Son sea.
Sunset on the Ly Son sea.
Before a visit to Cau cave, visitors can dive to see coral and bathe in crystal-clear waters.
Taking photos of phong ba flowers in front of Hang pagoda.
Small islands around Ly Son.
Gulls on neighboring Be island.
The lighthouse on Ly Son.
Young girls carry sand from the beach to the garlic field.
