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Cham Islands introduce tree bark hammock weaving craft

Craft and eco-tourism have merged on the Chàm Islands, located off the coast of the ancient town of Hội An. Visitors to the islands can now have hands-on experience in weaving a hammock using strings taken from tree barks.

Coral population remains well protected off Cham Island

Coral reefs off Cham Island have been well conserved with an average coverage of 59.16 per cent at seven sites following an annual reef check and coral clean-up programme.

Turtle conservation revives Cham Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – A project aimed at saving rare sea turtles on Cham Island has achieved the added bonus of teaching residents the importance of caring for the environment and in turn boosted tourism. 

Scientists successfully hatch turtle eggs on Cham Island

October 8, 2017 was a great landmark for turtle conservation experts, when 420 sea turtle individuals were hatched from 450 eggs and released to the sea. 

Egg hatching efforts help rebuild turtle population

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a victory for turtle conservation efforts, about 421 baby turtles were released to the sea on Cham Island yesterday.

Cham Island to protect biodiversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Centre of Biodiversity Conservation, GreenViet and the Management Board of Cham Island has inked an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the protection of flora and fauna in the forest of the island.

A green island on the central coast

Cu Lao Cham is around 15 kilometers from the ancient town of Hoi An. The green foliage of the archipelago can be seen from Cua Dai Beach in Quang Nam.

Expat finds diving paradise

VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists visiting the old city of Hoi An in central province of Quang Nam rarely miss a chance to explore the Cham Islands with their terrestrial and aquatic marine ecosystem.

A well-preserved island off Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) is a must-see destination for visitors to Hoi An City in the central region.

Da Nang launches five-star cruise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has launched Harem 2, the first five-star cruise ship, as a new tourist service, Vice-Director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department Tran Chi Cuong said.

Ancient town to launch tourism promotions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a variety of tourism promotions between May and August, officials at the city's Culture and Sport Centre said.

A day on Cham Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – Just 15km from Cua Dai beach in Hoi An are the Cham islands which is an ideal choice for travelers who are looking for fun in the sun by the sea.

Homestay on Cham Island

VietNamNet Bridge – Cu Lao Cham off the World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province is an ideal hideaway for travelers thanks to its wonderful sandy beaches, green hills, and clean, blue sea. The place is great for camping, swimming,

Renewable energy transforms remote areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the Truong Sa Archipelago, a solar and wind energy system is replacing the limited power supplied by diesel generators.

Motivational speaker offers inspiration

Twenty-one people with disabilities will be honoured at the Shining Vietnamese Fortitude Gala Night for their winning writing entries during ceremonies to be held today in HCM City and May 24 in Ha Noi.

Cham Island sees coral reef revival

 VietNamNet Bridge – A small colony of young coral reef is growing back on the coastal area of Tam Hiep Islet in Cham Island, 18km off the coast of Hoi An City, the central province of Quang Nam.

Cham Island – a place to discover

 VietNamNet Bridge – Considered as a beautiful pearl of Hoi An in the central coast province of Quang Nam, the Cham Island has many interesting things to explore.

Korean tourist dies while diving in Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – While diving to see corals at the Cham Island in Hoi An ancient city, Quang Nam province, a 62-year-old Korean woman suffered a heart attack and died on the way to the hospital.

Hoi An promotes heritage tourism

VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam had balanced the needs of the community and world recognised heritages to boost tourism in a sustainable manner,

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