Hon Da Bac Island Travel Guide: Ca Mau's Ecotourism Gem 2026
Updated Jun 14, 2026 | 8 min read
Unlike pristine islands with limited access offshore, Hon Da Bac is a beautiful cluster of small islands located close to the West Coast of Ca Mau, connected to the mainland by a stunning long concrete sea-crossing bridge. This destination is not only famous for the majestic beauty of Granite rocks stacked on top of each other creating many interesting shapes, but also a land rich in revolutionary historical traditions and waterway spirituality. Let's explore the detailed guide below.
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Sea-crossing Bridge
Walk and see the West Sea, electric shuttle car
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National Monument
CM12 memorial site, victory monument
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Spirituality
Nam Hai Whale Temple, worshipping whale skeleton
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Distance
About 50km from Ca Mau City
Peaceful scenery of Ca Mau's countryside waterways
1. Where is Hon Da Bac and how to get there?
Hon Da Bac is located in Da Bac hamlet, Khanh Binh Tay commune, Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province. This is a small island cluster with an area of about 6.4 hectares, consisting of three adjacent rocky islands: Hon Ong, Hon Da Le and Hon Da Bac. According to geological estimates, this rocky island cluster is up to 180 million years old.
The road from Ca Mau city to Khanh Binh Tay is very beautiful and spacious. You can easily travel by personal car or motorbike. When arriving at the tourist area gate, you buy an entrance ticket and then take a leisurely stroll or ride an electric car across the winding bridge over the green sea surface to set foot on the island.
2. Impressive sightseeing spots on the island
Majestic natural pebble system
All around the edge of Hon Da Bac island are millions of smooth granite stones stacked on top of each other, creating miraculous artworks of nature such as: Fairy Courtyard, Fairy Well, Fairy Footprint, Fairy Hand... These are extremely eye-catching outdoor photography angles that attract a large number of young people for virtual living.
Nam Hai Whale Temple - The cultural beauty of ocean spirituality
Nam Hai Whale Temple is solemnly situated on the top of the island, a place of worship and exhibition of a giant whale skeleton over 20m long. This skeleton was recovered and carefully preserved by local fishermen to pray for national peace, calm seas, and fishing trips full of fish and shrimp.
A beautiful check-in spot during the journey to explore Cape Ca Mau
CM12 Victory National Monument
In 2009, Hon Da Bac was classified as a National Historical Monument because it is associated with the famous CM12 Counter-espionage Plan of the Vietnam People's Security forces. Here, there is a towering CM12 Victory Monument facing the sea and a traditional room displaying vivid historical artifacts, educating the younger generation about patriotism.
3. Planning a convenient visit to Hon Da Bac
Hon Da Bac is very suitable for 1-day sightseeing trips from the homestay. After checking in and taking photos at the island, you can return to rest and have dinner at Ba Ngoai Homestay. Refer to Ca Mau 3 Days 2 Nights Tour to optimize your combined journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hon Da Bac tourist area open every day?
Yes! The tourist area is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day of the week, including major holidays and Tet.
When is the best season to visit Hon Da Bac?
The period from December to April is the dry season in the South, the sky is beautiful, the sea is calm, the waves gently lap against the rocky reefs, making it ideal for walking along the coastal reefs to take photos.
References
To ensure objectivity, historical accuracy, and respect for copyright, the information in this article is referenced from official documents:
Scientific dossier of the Special National Historical Monument "Hon Da Bac - Command center of the CM12 counter-espionage plan" (Archives of the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism).
Ca Mau Provincial Police web portal (congan.camau.gov.vn): Anniversary and significance of the CM12 campaign victory defeating the infiltration plot of reactionary organizations.
Decision No. 2277/QD-BVHTTDL of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the classification of National Scenic Spots.
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau province: Project on preserving culture, history, and sustainable tourism exploitation of the Hon Da Bac scenic complex.
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