Hon Mieu Travel Guide

Hon Mieu is a small island off the coast of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, South Vietnam. Although the beaches are not the best, it has a laid-back feel and a beautiful lake.

Worth It?
Only if you have time on your hands while in Nha Trang.
What to Do
visiting Tri Nguyen Fish Lake, staying in a rustic bungalow.
Best Time to Go
sometime between December and March for the nicest weather.
How Long?
Two days on Hon Mieu is fine for soaking up the atmosphere.
Trivia
Hon Mieu is also known as Tri Nguyen Island and is just across from Nha Trang.

Tri Nguyen Fish Lake is an outdoor aquarium and one of the main attractions on Hon Mieu. It is a dammed lake with dozens of species of fish and crustaceans on a breeding program. Visitors can kayak on the lake and visit a café on stilts.

The other main highlights of Hon Mieu are Tri Nguyen (the main village), which is set up around the bay and Bai Soai Beach on the other side of the island. Embarking on a boat trip around Hon Mieu is the best way to get the most out of the island.

Travel to Hon Mieu - Getting There

Ferries run to Hon Mieu from Cau Da Port in Nha Trang City throughout the day, offering the cheapest form of travel and a 30-minute journey. Tours make use of smarter, faster vessels. Flights to Nha Trang take less than an hour from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, the main airport in the region.

Hon Mieu Things to Do

Hon Mieu Attractions

Tri Nguyen Fish Lake
a saltwater lake featuring 40 species of fish and a café on stilts.
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