Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Tam Hai Island Commune in Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province lies the Ban Than Cliff. The cliff’s legendary black rocks are remnants of a primordial sea shelf estimated to have formed over 400 million years ago.
The cliff, spanning 2 kilometers in length and towering 40 meters high, curves around the mountain along the coast, revealing azure blue waters below. Despite its allure, this destination retains its wild charm, with no entrance fee required for visitors.
Notably, in 2020, Tam Hai Island Commune was recognized as home to one of southern Vietnam’s five most beautiful beaches by the American television channel National Geographic.
During low tide, coral and seaweed become abundant at Ban Than. This region boasts over 90 hectares of coral reefs, housing approximately 100 species of fish, including snapper, grouper, lobster, and various types of snails, which thrive amidst the seaweed-rich environment.
The cliff draws numerous photographers who aim to capture the moments surrounding sunrise and sunset.
During low tide days, residents of Tam Hai Island Commune bring tools to the rocky beach to harvest seaweed.
Thuan An village exudes tranquility, boasting coconut groves and sandy beaches near Ban Than Cliff.
Tourism on Tam Hai Island Commune is growing organically, without formal promotion or planning efforts. However, the district government has initiated a policy to invest VND20 billion ($785,800) to launch two new ferries in an effort to expand tourism to Ban Than Cliff, Hon Mang Island and Hon Dua Island.
Nui Thanh District, in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, has undertaken a survey to include Tam Hai Island Commune in the preliminary project plan for community tourism development in the province.
Just 400 meters southeast of Ban Than lie Hon Mang and Hon Dua islands, named after the flora that grace their shores. These islands remain uninhabited by humans.
In late February 2024, the cluster comprising Ban Than, Hon Mang, and Hon Dua was designated as a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, with Nui Thanh District receiving the recognition.
Situated approximately 40 kilometers from Tam Ky City and 80 kilometers from Hoi An City, accessing this site requires passage through two ferry terminals.
