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Special administrative region in South Central Coast and Central Highlands, Vietnam
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Lý Sơn is an insular district in Quảng Ngãi province, Central Coast (Vietnam). Lý sơn is known for its many temples, beaches and garlic fields.
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The Archway
An archway on the beach. Good place to see sunset.
Thoi Loi Mount
An extinct volcano with great view of the whole island.
Thoi Loi lake
A freshwater lake on top of the extinct volcano.
Thiên Khổng Thạch Tự
A Buddhist pagoda inside a mountain cave, overlooking the sea.
There are taxis, tuk-tuks and rentable motorcycles on the island, all of which provide easy access to get to the major points of interest.
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