KIEN GIANG – Every year, people on the island have to move their habitats to avoid monsoons.
Tho Chu Island is one of eight islands in Tho Chau island district, more than 100 km from the center of Phu Quoc city and is a front-end island in the southwest sea of the country. Tourists come to the island via Tho Chau boat 09. There is Bai Ngu here, there are markets, restaurants, cafes, groceries, seafood processing establishments …
The island currently has about 2,000 people, concentrated in Bai Dong and Bai Ngu. Residents mainly work in farming and fishing. Every year, the inhabitants of the island have to move their monsoon habitats and it is known as the “wind island”. Photo: Nguyen Van.
From September to April of lunar calendar, they live in Bai Ngu to avoid the north wind, in the remaining months they stay in Bai Dong to avoid south wind. The photo was taken in the seventh lunar month, so boats and houses of people gather in Bai Dong.
On the way down to Bai Dong, there is a small market, located next to the hydro-meteorological station. In the market, people trade in fishing products, especially squid fishing tools.
In addition to seeing fishing as a livelihood, the Tho Chu also see this as their hobby. They are easy to approach and friendly, ready to guide you on how to fish all kinds of fish on the island. Photo: Nguyen Van
Tho Chu fishermen are engaged in raising fish in cages, mainly goby fish. This fish has white flesh, sweet and soft taste, is often cooked in sour hot pot with noodles and vegetables. On the island, there are many eateries that serve cobia hot pot, so you can try it.
One peaceful afternoon, Tho Chu children went into the sea to play with friends. Photo: Nguyen Van
Tho Chu is not bustling tourism activities because of its special security and defense position, most of the visitors coming to the island are working groups and youth volunteers.
To see the scenery on the island, guests can move from Bai Ngu to Bai Dong by motorbike. The island has many trees and the peaceful blue sea brings a sense of comfort and comfort. Along the coast, visitors can see square almond trees or three maple trees, the typical tree species of the Spratly island region.