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Aug 10, 2023
By Ms. Anh Thu
Overview
Like a Zakynthos paradise, Soi Sim Island Halong "causes a fever" with visitors thanks to its wild and poetic beauty, located in the heart of Ha Long Bay. This place promises to satisfy those who are looking forward to being immersed in nature, with the fresh and quiet atmosphere. If you are planning to visit Halong Bay, count Soi Sim Island as one of your destinations for your trip to North Vietnam. Let’s learn more about this island with us!
The island has its name because of the native plant that appeared on it. The name of Soi Sim Island is derived from the tree: Rhodomyrtus tomentosa - a plant that is grown a lot on the island. If you visit this place in the summer (around May-August), you will be able to see purple flowers blooming all over the hillside, creating an extremely poetic scene. In the past, when the season of “sim” was ripe, fishermen on Ha Long Bay often went to the island to find and pick sims and that was the reason for the name: Soi Sim
Coming to Soi Sim Island, tourists can admire the pristine natural beauty that can barely be found on a few other islands. Beneath green trees, the white sandbank, open space, and green, jade oceans extend over several kilometers. The captivating beauty of Soi Sim is enhanced by the harmony between the clouds and the water. Its landscape crafts a unique piece of art that captures the interest of each viewer. In addition to the white sand beach and jade water, visitors can take pleasure in the breathtaking natural ambiance. Because of this, guests will be able to enjoy themselves in a very primitive-pristine setting with a green sea, white and white sand beach.
Possessing a unique geological structure with two-thirds of the land covered in red-weathered and feral soil, Soi Sim boasts a fertile vegetation and ecosystem. On the island, the flora and fauna are diverse and dense, people can find one of 78 species of plants and 32 species of animals on the island. Many species of plants are endemic to Ha Long Bay such as carpentry, golden flowered lotus flower, and mountain charm. Soi Sim has not been exploited much in tourism, so it still retains its original beauty. And definitely, the most noticeable plant on this island is “Sim” which you can take photos with and enjoy the fruits.
Soi Sim Island is located southwest of Halong Bay, nearly at the center of Halong Bay. It is around 700 meters from Ti Top Island and 12 kilometers from the Bai Chay tourist port. Besides, Soi Sim Island is neighboring Sung Sot Cave, Kim Quy Cave, Banh Chung Island,...If you are on the way to Ti Top Island or Sung Sot Cave, you have more chances to admire Soi Sim Island.
One of the first impressions that visitors come to Soi Sim Island is the beach. Here, there is a fine white sand beach, stretching in the shape of a crescent moon under the golden sunlight, and the clear blue water, creating an extremely romantic picture of nature, making many visitors fall in love. Immerse ourselves in the clear blue water and forget our daily worries.
There is also a water motorbike rental service on Soi Sim Island. Tourists can rent water motorbikes on the beach and be taken directly by the guide to explore this unspoiled island. This game is perfect for speed enthusiasts, featuring a water motorbike designed like a composite plastic scooter. After following instructions, players can launch comfortably on the vast sea, feeling like a professional racer. The game involves flipping the motorcycle, but it's important to calmly climb up and continue running. Mastering speed and steadying the steering wheel against waves is crucial, with a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
Another activity that you should try on Soi Sim Island is trekking. Tourists can set foot on the mountain and conquer 400 steps to the peak. From above, you can capture the entire scene of Soi Sim Island with your eyes. This is an ideal activity for those who want to exercise and admire the beauty of the island.
Going to Soi Sim Island without exploring the ecosystem here would be a big omission. As mentioned above, besides the beautiful pristine beach, Soi Sim Island also attracts the curiosity of nature lovers because of its rich ecosystem. The scenery here has not been affected by human hands, so it still retains its original and natural beauty.
If you visit Soi Sim island at the end of April or early May every year, you will have the opportunity to see an endless hill area filled with purple Sim flowers. There are also many beautiful shooting angles here, helping you to save memorable moments during your visit. We make sure that the photos that are taken here will be the most unique that you can not have anywhere else.
When traveling to the beautiful island of Soi Sim, visitors do not miss the opportunity to enjoy specialty here. The fresh ingredients are prepared thoroughly and professionally. The popular dishes that you should try are sá sùng (peanut worms), sea sam, cockles, coffee, nodding cake, Ha Long squid sausage,...
Sá Sùng - a nutritious specialty that can be cooked into many delicious and strange dishes. Fresh Sá Sùng can be stir-fried with garlic, cooked in porridge, or stewed to make pho broth. Dried Sa Sung can be grilled, and used as a very fragrant and crispy drink.
If you want to see most of the breathtaking Halong from the summit of Soi Sim Island, Vietnam Escape Tours highly recommends that you visit the island between May and October. However, typhoons might occur in June and July, which would prevent you from visiting the island. That being said, you ought to visit Soi Sim either a little early (March–May) or a little later (August–October). Another thing to remember is that weekends are the best times to take in the breathtaking scenery in solitude. Even though the island is still relatively unexplored, on weekends it may nevertheless get a little crowded with local tourists.
For those arriving from Hanoi, there are various transportation options available for transportation to Halong. You can get to Soi Sim Island by following the route from Hanoi to Sai Dong T-junction, Bac Ninh (route 18), Pha Lai Chi Linh, Dong Trieu, Uong Bi, and Halong by motorbike. Another option is buses which take 3.5 to 4 hours to reach Bai Chay station. Limousines are available for better service.
From Ho Chi Minh City, coaches can be caught in Halong at various locations. Alternatively, an airplane can be booked to Cat Bi Airport and taken to Halong. Soi Sim island is located on Route 2 and is priced at 150.000VND per person, with a 20-minute travel time.
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Soi Sim Island Halong is one of the most attractive destinations in Halong Bay. Now you have learned more about this beautiful island, do not wait any longer and hit the road right away!
