O Loan Lagoon - not only is it a place of poetic beauty in the land of "Yellow flowers on green grass", but in the East of Truong Son mountain range, it also contains the majestic beauty of the Phoenix when it spreads its wings and flies.
1. INTRODUCTION TO OXAN LAGOON
O Loan Lagoon is not only known for its romantic and poetic scenery, but it is also a national scenic spot in Phu Yen. O Loan is a brackish water lagoon with an area of over 1500km2. The lagoon receives salt water every time the tide rises because it connects to the sea through Le Thinh estuary, but it also receives fresh water from Cai River and surrounding small streams.
O Loan Lagoon seen from afar
Location of the lagoon in Phu Yen
O Loan Lagoon is located along National Highway 1A, Chi Thanh town, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province and about 20km north of Tuy Hoa city, right at the foot of Quan Cau pass. From Quan Cau pass, O Loan Lagoon appears like a beautiful ink painting. The vast, calm water surface makes many people mistake it for a giant mirror reflecting the blue sky, creating a peaceful, quiet scene. But sometimes, O Loan appears like a giant Phoenix flying in the clear sky with its wings spread from Tan Quy (An Hoa commune) to Ha Yen (An Thach commune) and then stops at Phu Tan - where the Phoenix's tail tips.
2. THE LEGEND OF OU LOAN LAGOON
The story goes that, long ago, there was a fairy who was extremely beautiful but mischievous and playful. One day, she borrowed the old fairy's magpie to wander around the mortal world. She was so engrossed in admiring the beautiful scenery of the mortal world that she did not realize that the magpie was exhausted, both hungry and thirsty. When flying over Tuy An, the magpie was so tired that it landed on Tu Bi mountain range and died soon after. Because of excessive grief and self-reproach, she and the magpie's body turned into a pond here. Magpie Pond Loan is a combination of the magpie and the fairy named Loan.
The heartbreaking beauty of O Loan lagoon
3. THE IDEAL TIME TO ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF Ô LOAN LAGOON
You can come here at any time of the year, because this place always possesses great charm regardless of natural conditions, regardless of rainy or sunny season. However, to enjoy the best of nature or explore other famous places of Phu Yen, the period from January to August is the most ideal time because the weather in Phu Yen is now the dry season, with little rain, very convenient for entertainment. In the spring, especially on the occasion of Lunar New Year, this place also organizes many festivals such as: boat racing, fishing festival, worshiping gods, ...
Annual boat racing festival in spring
4. HOW TO GET TO OO LOAN LAGOON
From Tuy Hoa city, there are many options to travel to O Loan lagoon:
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Motorbike: is the most popular and flexible means of transport, allowing visitors to be proactive about time and explore freely. The cost of renting a motorbike in Tuy Hoa City is around 150,000 VND/day. You can follow Hung Vuong Street from the city center, then turn onto National Highway 1A and continue for about 30 minutes to reach your destination.
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Taxi: is the choice for those who need speed or want to escape the harsh weather. Taxi fare here is around 400,000 VND/way.
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Bus: For those who want to save money, the bus is the perfect choice. Bus route number 2 from Tuy Hoa costs only 15,000 VND/person, but this is not a convenient choice if you need to bring more luggage or want to visit other places along the way.
5. WHAT TO DO WHEN COMING TO Ô LOAN LAGOON?
5.1 Watching sunrise and sunset
The dawn on O Loan Lagoon is like a watercolor painting, the golden sunlight dyes the water surface red, reflecting the silhouettes of fishing boats drifting slowly, creating a peaceful scene that touches the heart. All worries seem to disappear, giving way to a feeling of serenity and hope.
In contrast to the dawn, when the sunset falls, the lagoon puts on a magical, shimmering beauty. The red sun gradually sinks to the horizon, dyeing the water and clouds red, creating a mesmerizing picture. The whole space seems to fall into a peaceful sleep, with only the gentle sound of waves and the wind blowing. Standing before that majestic and poetic beauty, our souls seem to be purified, all worries disappear, leaving only a feeling of relaxation and peace.
Magnificent sunset at O Loan lagoon
5.2 Photo hunting and check-in
Coming to O Loan Lagoon, you will feel like you are lost in a beautiful natural picture, where the wild, peaceful and lyrical beauty is rarely seen, magically blended. This place has fascinated many photographers and filmmakers, they come to capture the sparkling beauty - a beauty that always shines brightly throughout the four seasons. Imagine you are standing on An Hai bridge, taking in the vast view of the lagoon, with the calm water surface like a giant mirror, reflecting the fishing boats bobbing in the distance, and the majestic mountains on the horizon. The nearby beach with smooth white sand stretching like a silk strip, and clear blue water like jade, is the perfect backdrop for emotional photos, for you to keep the wonderful moments at O Loan Lagoon.
5.3 Experience the life of a fisherman
O Loan Lagoon is not only beautiful because of its poetic natural scenery, but also contains a colorful marine life, where simple and resilient people have been attached to the sea for generations. Try drifting on the vast water, next to the local fishermen, filled with experiences and stories about the sea. Stories about life at sea, about challenging trips, and the simple joys of fishermen will bring you unforgettable emotions, helping you understand more about the culture and people here.
5.4 Enjoy specialties at O Loan Lagoon
O Loan Lagoon is not only a beautiful natural picture, but also a "golden forest, silver sea" that nurtures many generations of fishermen. Here, the sea generously bestows precious specialties, feeding and bringing prosperity to the people, while attracting tourists from all over to enjoy. Coming to O Loan Lagoon, you cannot miss the wonderful delicacies that nature has bestowed upon you. Delicious blood cockles, fatty oysters, fresh and sweet squid, and especially king crab, a unique type of crab that only crawls vertically and not horizontally like other crabs, are dishes that make tourists fascinated.
Blood cockles – a must-try dish
5.5 Other tourist attractions near O Loan lagoon
1. Ganh Da Dia: or Ghenh Da Dia, about 15km from O Loan lagoon, is a masterpiece of nature with hexagonal basalt columns stacked on top of each other. If viewed from above, this place looks like a giant honeycomb, but if viewed from offshore, this place looks like a giant crocodile with jet-black scales.
2. Ganh Den Lighthouse: also known as Ganh Da Den, located 15km from the lagoon and about 1km from Ganh Da Dia. With a lighthouse that illuminates up to 17 nautical miles, 10m high and the main color is red and white, visitors can admire the poetic and charming panorama.
3. Nghinh Phong Twin Towers: about 23km from O Loan lagoon, is a symbol of Phu Yen, this French-style structure was built based on the image of "Hundred eggs hatching hundred children" of Father Lac Long and Mother Au Co. The tower is divided into two parts with each side having 50 hexagonal stone blocks representing "50 going to the sea - 50 going up the mountain".
6. NOTES WHEN COMING TO Ô LOAN LAGOON
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Prepare sun protection: Bring sunscreen and hats to protect your health.
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Environmental protection: Do not litter, maintain public hygiene.
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Security: Be careful with your personal belongings, especially in crowded places.
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Respect culture: Respect local customs and dress appropriately when visiting.
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Friendly communication: Communicate openly and politely with local people.
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Price: Ask for price before buying or ordering food.
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Food safety: Choose a reputable restaurant that ensures hygiene.