{"product_id":"nhat-tu-son","title":"Nhat Tu Son Island, Phu Yen (old), Dak Lak (new)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eNhat Tu Son: The Sea-Crossing Wonder Road in New Dak Lak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThere are moments when people feel like they are masters of the ocean, as their bare feet touch the fine sand in the midst of the vast sea. \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eNhat Tu Son\u003c\/strong\u003e is just such a miraculous heritage entity – where nature skillfully arranged a \"sand bridge\" connecting the mainland to a green island. From \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"296\"\u003eJuly 1, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a historic turning point from \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"335\"\u003eResolution 202\/2025\/QH15\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautiful island of the former coastal \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"392\"\u003ePhu Yen\u003c\/strong\u003e has officially become the \"sea gateway\" of the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"449\"\u003enew Dak Lak province\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intersection of the salty taste of Xuan Dai Bay and the breath of the Central Highlands forest has transformed Nhat Tu Son into an unmissable destination for souls eager to conquer something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eUnraveling the Phenomenon of the Tombolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFrom Local Trips' expert perspective, the allure of Nhat Tu Son lies in its unique geological phenomenon and rare pristine forest ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Unique Sea-Crossing Walking Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe most important feature here is the approximately 300m long sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide. During \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003elow tide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this path is clearly visible with \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003ecrystal clear emerald water\u003c\/strong\u003e flowing on both sides, allowing visitors to leisurely walk to the island without a boat. This is a typical \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"310\"\u003etombolo\u003c\/strong\u003e phenomenon, demonstrating the perfect interaction between coastal currents and sediment deposition. Preserving this sandbar is a top priority in the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"476\"\u003eintegrated planning strategy for Dak Lak - Phu Yen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eNhat Island - A Pristine Forest in the Sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe name Nhat Tu Son originates from the island's horizontal shape, resembling the majestic Chinese character \"Nhat\" (一), meaning \"one\". On the island is a lush green pristine forest system, sheltering mysterious limestone caves and endemic flora. From the island's summit, you can take in panoramic views of Xuan Dai Bay – once nominated as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eList of Administrative Units and Nearby Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eA day exploring Nhat Tu Son will be truly complete when you connect with the heritage tourism entities within the Xuan Dai Bay system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMy Thanh Fishing Village:\u003c\/strong\u003e A place preserving the distinctive marine culture of the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003elocal people\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its lobster farming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGanh Den \u0026amp; Ghenh Da Dia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnificent basalt geological formations located along the coastal road connecting to the south of Tuy An district.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eO Loan Lagoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"capital\" of blood cockles, an ideal stop to end your journey with a seafood feast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhu Yen Ward:\u003c\/strong\u003e The new tourism operational center in Tuy Hoa, providing the highest standard logistics and accommodation services in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eCulinary Map: Song Cau Lobster and the Essence of Xu Nau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThe flavor of Nhat Tu Son is the fresh taste of the ocean. In Song Cau town, take time to enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSong Cau Lobster:\u003c\/strong\u003e A top culinary entity in Vietnam. The lobster here is firm, sweet, and rich, prepared directly at the floating farms around the island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMai Fish Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh mai fish mixed with toasted rice powder, served with raw vegetables and a rich peanut dipping sauce – a dish embodying the soul of the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003elocal people\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTuna Eyeball Stew:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hot pot of tuna eyeballs stewed with medicinal herbs helps visitors recover energy after a forest trekking trip on the island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun-dried Beef with Yellow Ant Salt:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate fusion of Dak Lak's highland specialty and the distinct sourness of Central Vietnam's forest ants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eEstimated Service Prices (Updated 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Price (VND)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIsland Entrance Fee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,1,1,0\"\u003eIncludes conservation and environmental sanitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,1,2,0\"\u003e50,000 \/ adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeafood Dining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,2,1,0\"\u003eLobster, blue crab, snails (market price)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,2,2,0\"\u003e400,000 - 800,000 \/ person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMotorbike Rental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,3,1,0\"\u003eIn Tuy Hoa City (Local residents)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,3,2,0\"\u003e120,000 - 180,000 \/ day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1-Day Group Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,4,1,0\"\u003eNhat Tu Son - Xuan Dai Bay - O Loan Lagoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,4,2,0\"\u003e800,000 - 1,100,000 \/ person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eTourism Economy and Sustainable Development Orientation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003eSince its merger into the new Dak Lak province, Nhat Tu Son has witnessed a strong transformation in \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003einter-regional tourism digital transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The online tide warning system via an application helps tourists accurately \"hunt\" for the exact time the path appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eThe government of \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ePhu Yen Ward\u003c\/strong\u003e is promoting a zero-waste tourism model on the island to protect the pristine forest ecosystem. The emergence of eco-resorts along Xuan Dai Bay is contributing to boosting the \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003enight economy\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also improving the livelihoods of local people through integrating aquaculture with community tourism experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eLocaltrips.ORG: Accompanying Your Journey to Conquer the Ocean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eWe believe Nhat Tu Son is not just a destination; it's a place where people find absolute harmony with nature. Localtrips.ORG is committed to providing transparent, accurate, and authentically local information about tourism entities in \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"243\"\u003enew Dak Lak province\u003c\/strong\u003e. We don't just guide you on the way; we also share how to appreciate every sand dune, every forest grove of the Xu Nau region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eNhat Tu Son FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. How do I know when the sea-crossing path appears?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eAccording to \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003elocal experience\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the 1st to the 15th of the lunar month, the tide recedes in the afternoon; from the 15th to the end of the month, the tide recedes in the morning. However, you should check the exact tide schedule on the Local Trips website before departing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"34\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Is it dangerous to walk to the island?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003eWhen the tide recedes, the water level on the sand path is usually only ankle or knee-deep, which is very safe. However, if the water is rising quickly, you should use the boat\/basket boat service of the locals for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. What is there to do on Nhat Tu Son island?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003eBesides the sea-crossing path, you can trek to explore the pristine forest, visit mysterious limestone caves like Hang Phat (Buddha Cave), Hang Doi (Bat Cave), or swim at the small sandy beaches around the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4. How long does it take to get to Nhat Tu Son from Tuy Hoa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003eIt takes about 1 hour by car or motorbike along National Highway 1A northward. This route passes through many beautiful landscapes of the Central Vietnamese bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"37\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5. Which check-in spot is the \"most valuable\" here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003eIt's the aerial view of the sand path connecting the two clear blue seawater lanes, or the scene of lobster farming rafts bobbing on Xuan Dai Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"38\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinal advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring a pair of beach sandals or water shoes to comfortably walk on the sandbar. Don't forget to bring a personal trash bag to protect the pristine environment of Nhat Tu Son island!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlease leave a comment sharing your thoughts on this wonder or contact Localtrips.ORG for advice on the perfect Song Cau discovery itinerary!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Local Trips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41209896009861,"sku":"","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"VND","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9925\/0309\/files\/Nh_t_T_S_n_Phu_Yen_Cu_D_k_L_k_m_i_1.webp?v=1773890680","url":"https:\/\/localtrips.org\/en\/products\/nhat-tu-son","provider":"Local Trips","version":"1.0","type":"link"}