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Hon Thom Island

Vietnam

9 story sections

Depends on the condition of the sea wave, we will select the good place around Hon Thom island for second snorkeling before coming back to the pier.

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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Hon Thom Island

    Welcome to the southern tip of Phu Quoc, the threshold to the An Thoi archipelago. As a scholar of geography and leisure science, I invite you to consider the transformative power of infrastructure on natural landscapes. …

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  2. 2The Engineering Marvel — The Guinness World Record Cable Car

    We now ascend into the heavens via the Hon Thom cable car, an achievement of civil engineering recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest non-stop three-way cable car system in the world. Stretching nearly eight…

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  3. 3Arrival and Atmosphere — The Sun World Hon Thom Gateway

    As we disembark on Hon Thom, we enter the core of Sun World, a meticulously designed recreational ecosystem. The transition from the aerial journey to the grounded environment of the island is marked by an immediate increase in…

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  4. 4Aquatopia Water Park — A Study in Themed Recreation

    We now enter Aquatopia, one of Southeast Asia's most modern and sophisticated water parks. Spanning a significant portion of Hon Thom, this facility is divided into several themed zones, each inspired by marine myths and island…

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  5. 5The Wooden Roller Coaster — An Auditory and Kinetic Experience

    Among the park's numerous attractions, the wooden roller coaster stands out as a significant landmark, both visually and acoustically. This structure, known for its traditional aesthetic and high-speed performance, offers a…

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  6. 6Ecological Sanctuary — Monkey Beach and the Island Flora

    Transitioning away from the high-energy zones, we arrive at the more ecologically focused areas of Hon Thom, such as Monkey Beach. This sector allows visitors to engage more directly with the island's natural assets. …

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  7. 7Marine Adventure — Kayaking and Coastal Exploration

    The maritime identity of Hon Thom is perhaps best experienced through active exploration of its coastline. Kayaking offers a unique opportunity to navigate the island's fringes at a human pace, allowing for a close-up examination…

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  8. 8Final Reflections — The Sunset and the Return Journey

    As the sun begins its descent toward the horizon, we prepare for our return journey via the cable car. This late-afternoon period, often called the 'Golden Hour' by photographers and scholars of aesthetics, provides a final,…

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  9. 9Hon Thom Island

    As we conclude our audio tour of Hon Thom Island, we find ourselves back at the An Thoi gateway, the physical and conceptual boundary between the island's various realities. The journey we have undertaken today has been a…

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What is Hon Thom Island?

Hon Thom Island is a place in Vietnam with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationVietnam
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates9.9527, 104.0142
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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