Nam Du archipelago is roughly 80km away from Rach Gia city. Of the inhabited islands within Kien Giang province, it is one of the most distant. Pictured is one of the island’s quays.

The quay also serves as shelter for fishing boats during storms

Many residents live throughout the archipelago despite the fact that the national power grid has yet to reach the islands

For many the archipelago is considered the ‘Ha Long Bay’ of the south.

Green bone grilled fish is a particularly popular unique food product of the region

Dried cuttlefish are also sold to tourists as gifts

Nam Du archipelago is made up of 21 small islands in total and is split between the communes of An Son and Nam Du. Of the islands, only 11 are inhabited

The archipelago is accessible by motorbike

The tranquil and peaceful natural scenery in the west of the islands

Visitors can view the skeleton of a giant fish in Dinh Nam Hai Ngu Than temple

During a visit to the area, visitors can experience activities such as scuba diving around the coral reef and catching fresh seafood