Hòn Bà
Hòn Bà island viewed from the Christ the King statue | |
Hòn Bà Location of Hòn Bà | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10°19′26″N 107°05′21″E / 10.32389°N 107.08917°E |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Area | 0.00545 km2 (0.00210 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Vietnam | |
| Province | Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu |
| City | Vũng Tàu |
| Ward | Ward 2 |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Hòn Bà is a small rocky island located near the coast of Ward 2 in Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province, Vietnam.[1][2][3] The island, also known historically as Ile Archinard by the French, features a temple and is a popular site for spiritual tourism and scenic views.
Geography
Hòn Bà lies approximately 220 meters from the foot of Núi Nhỏ (Small Mountain) and has an area of 5,450 square meters (0.00545 km²).[4] During low tide, a natural stone path emerges, connecting the island to Ô Quắn Beach at the base of the mountain, allowing visitors to walk to the island.[5][6][7] This path is visible irregularly depending on tidal conditions and is a notable attraction for tourists.[8]
Temple
The island is home to Miếu Bà (Lady Temple), a small shrine dedicated to spiritual worship.[9][10] The temple was constructed in 1881 by Hồ Quang Minh, a native of central Vietnam.[4]
In 1939, a French officer named Archinard attempted to destroy the temple with gunfire but caused minimal damage. He subsequently died at the site, leading the French to name the island Ile Archinard, though locals continued to refer to it as Hòn Bà.[4]
The temple was renovated in 1971 by a resident from Trà Vinh province, who organized community contributions for its restoration.[4] Today, it serves as a site for spiritual tourism, attracting visitors who come to pray and enjoy the scenic surroundings.[11][12]
References
- ^ Administrative Atlas of Vietnam (in Vietnamese). Hanoi: Resources, Environment and Map Publishing House of Vietnam. 2013.
- ^ (Map). 1:50,000 (in Vietnamese). Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of Vietnam. 2013. Sheet C-48-47-A.
{{cite map}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Coordinates of Hòn Bà (Vũng Tàu)". Google Maps. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Hòn Bà - Vũng Tàu" (in Vietnamese). National Tourism Administration of Vietnam. August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Ba con đường cho khách đi bộ giữa biển ở Việt Nam" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. May 21, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Khám phá 4 con đường xuyên biển tuyệt đẹp của Việt Nam" (in Vietnamese). Lao Động. August 21, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Những con đường giữa biển đẹp mê hồn ở Việt Nam" (in Vietnamese). Dân Trí. June 29, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Độc đáo với những địa điểm du lịch có con đường đi bộ dưới biển" (in Vietnamese). Dan Viet. June 22, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Viếng miếu Hòn bà" (in Vietnamese). People's Committee of Vũng Tàu. Archived from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Miếu Hòn Bà Vũng Tàu- Điểm du lịch tâm linh" (in Vietnamese). Center for Tourism Information and Promotion of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu. 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Bãi biển ở TPHCM được vinh danh "Điểm đến du lịch biển hàng đầu châu Á"" (in Vietnamese). Dân Trí. October 20, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Đi Vũng Tàu chỉ tắm biển thôi thì quá 'phí của giời'" (in Vietnamese). Tuổi Trẻ. August 2, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
External links
- Hòn Bà - Vũng Tàu at Vietnam National Administration of Tourism