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Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai consists of three islands: Dao Lon (Big Island), Dao Be (Small Island) and Hon Mu Cu (Mu Cu Islet) (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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Weather on the islands is generally cool and sunny year round (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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The Big Island, also known as Cù Lao Ré, hosts Lý Sơn’s centre, while Mù Cu Islet, the smallest of the three islands, is currently unpopulated (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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Gieng Tien (Fairy Well) dormant volcano on Ly Son island is around one million years old (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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Volcanic eruptions have formed various beautiful features on the islands such as Hang Cau (Cau Cave) (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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Hang Cau (Cau Cave) was formed by volcanic eruptions long ago (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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Hang Cau (Cau Cave) is an attraction (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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Thoi Loi Mountain, 170 metres above sea level, is a dormant volcano (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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Ly Son island district’s flag tower is located on Thoi Loi peak, the highest point on Ly Son island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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Seaweed is a specialty that is highly recommended for visitors to Ly Son island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 
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Beautiful mountain roads lead to Chua Hang (cave pagoda) (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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To Vo gate was formed by volcanic eruption millions of years ago. It is now a popular check-in venue for tourists to the island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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Scallion and garlic are two major crops in Ly Son island district (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

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With crystal clear water and silky white sand, Small Island is dubbed Vietnamese Maldives (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 

 

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An aerial view of Small Island (Photo: Tung Lam/Vietnam+)

 
Child-like man in Ly Son finds success in tourism

Child-like man in Ly Son finds success in tourism

A 34-year-old man with childlike appearance is a the successful investors in tourism in Ly Son District, Quang Ngai Province.

Flag-raising ceremony on Ly Son island

Flag-raising ceremony on Ly Son island

Flag-raising ceremony is a long-held tradition of locals on Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province, to pay tribute to late soldiers who spent their lives safeguarding Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands.