Hon Chong

Granted by Mother Nature a mysterious beauty, Hon Chong Promontory strikes every visitor at first sight. The mountain fringes, crystal clear waters and magnificent clusters of rocks altogether create a heaven-like destination for your thrilling vacation. From Hon Chong, tourists can visit a multitude of famous attractions in Nha Trang or enjoy numerous outdoor activities in the vicinity.

Located about 4 kilometers northeast from Nha Trang city center, right at the foot of La San Hill, Hon Chong boasts a large area of rocks with a variety of unique shapes lying on the shore. It is surrounded by the mountains and highlighted by the serene beach with an incredible shade of gentle blue. Hon Chong Beach is sheltered from the impact of the wind and typhoons by several multi-sized islands offshore. Hence, considered a safe place for visiting.

Hon Chong Promontory comprises two clusters of rocks. One is called Hon Chong (meaning “Husband” in Vietnamese) and the other is Hon Vo (meaning “Wife” in Vietnamese). Hon Chong cluster is the larger one which features an intriguing giant five-fingered hand embedded on a boulder.

According to a folktale that has been passed down for generations, when a giant man was fishing there, a giant fish swallowed the bait and pulled him away. The man tried to pull himself back while tightly holding a fishing-rod in one hand by pressing the other hand against a boulder, which left the nowaday easily-seen imprint.

Notably, the layout of rocks at Hon Chong is rather unusual. The stones naturally sit on one another, which creates layers of rocks that can withstand the fierceness of the climate and the sea for years to come. Additionally, at Hon Chong Promontory Nha Trang, you will find two rocks standing upright with another big rock stuck in between that looks like a big stone gate.

Instruction to get there:
Once moving past Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong road, you will see Hon Chong promontory Vietnam on your right. Tourists can get there by any means of transport such as:

By taxi: Just a five-minute drive from Po Nagar Cham Towers.
By bus: A two-hour drive from Rach Gia’s central bus station.
By motorbike: You can go to Hon Chong Promontory by motorbike but it is not recommended if you go with kids or the elderly as it will take more time and the road is a bit rough.

Opening hours: 7AM – 7PM daily, most crowded hours are between 4PM – 5PM.
Tickets: Free entrance; To access & climb the rock: 22,000 VND/adult and 11,000 VND/child.